The Wristwatch Field Guide

Premium pilot watches

The Wristwatch Field Guide lists 20 premium pilot watches, from $2,100 to $38,450, from 4 brands. Every entry is verified for exotic-material content, sourced against the maker, and dated.

Best entry points
20 references currently offered
Oris Big Crown ProPilot Big Date BronzeOrisBig Crown ProPilot Big Date Bronze$2,10041.0 mm12.4 mm thickPilotOris Big Crown Bronze Pointer DateOrisBig Crown Bronze Pointer Date$2,20040.0 mmPilotOris Big Crown Bronze Pointer Date (Blue)OrisBig Crown Bronze Pointer Date (Blue)$3,40040.0 mmPilot
LonginesSpirit Zulu Time Titanium 39mm$3,50039.0 mm69 gPilot
LonginesSpirit Titanium 40mm$3,50040.0 mmPilot
Sinn103 Ti DIAPAL$3,50041.0 mmPilot
LonginesSpirit Titanium 42mm$3,70042.0 mmPilot
Sinn103 Ti Ar$3,78041.0 mm17 mm thick69 gPilot
LonginesAvigation BigEye Titanium 41mm$4,40041.0 mm14.5 mm thickPilot
Oris ProPilot X Calibre 400 (Titanium)OrisProPilot X Calibre 400 (Titanium)$4,80039.0 mm93 gPilotBremont Altitude (Titanium)BremontAltitude (Titanium)$5,30042.0 mm12.23 mm thick53.29 gPilotBremont Altitude MB MeteorBremontAltitude MB Meteor$5,30042.0 mm12.2 mm thickPilot
LonginesPilot Majetek Pioneer Edition (Titanium)$5,65043.0 mm13.3 mm thick78.7 gPilot
Bremont Altitude MB Meteor Time ZonesBremontAltitude MB Meteor Time Zones$5,85042.0 mm12.23 mm thick53.4 gPilot
LonginesSpirit Flyback Titanium 42mm$5,90042.0 mm17 mm thickPilot
BremontAltitude MB Meteor Stealth Grey$6,60042.0 mm12.23 mm thickPilot
BremontAltitude MB Meteor Felix the Cat$6,85042.0 mm12.23 mm thick53.29 gPilot
Oris ProPilot Altimeter CarbonOrisProPilot Altimeter Carbon$6,90047.0 mmPilotOris Big Crown ProPilot X Calibre 115 (Titanium)OrisBig Crown ProPilot X Calibre 115 (Titanium)$7,60044.0 mmPilotBremont Altitude Perpetual Calendar GMTBremontAltitude Perpetual Calendar GMT$38,45042.0 mm12.65 mm thickPilot

No longer offered

3 discontinued references that also match this collection, kept as an archive for the used market. Not part of the list above.

Frequently asked questions

How many premium pilot watches are in the Wristwatch Field Guide?

The guide catalogs 20 premium pilot watches from 4 brands. Every entry is verified for exotic-material content against the maker and dated.

What is the most affordable of the premium pilot watches?

The most affordable is the Oris Big Crown ProPilot Big Date Bronze at about $2,100.