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The Best Swiss Pilot Watches $1000 to $4000: Fortis, IWC, Bell & Ross, Oris, & Breitling

The Urban Gentry

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Today's video is somewhat of an aviation extravaganza! Not only do I review 5 watches, but I discuss the history of pilot watches and how they evolved, as well as taking you behind the scenes at the legendary Reno Air Races in Nevada!

Join me for a closer look at the best Swiss made pilot watches from $1000 to $4000. We also talk to world champion air race pilot Pete Zaccagnino, peek inside the Thunder Mustang P-51 planes, and enjoy some of the coolest aircraft ever made.

Included in this video are the following watches:
IWC Pilot watch (ref. IW324002 36mm)
Breitling Navitimer 806
Breitling Cosmonaute (ref. A123232)
Oris Big Crown Pointer Date (40mm/red dial ref. 0175477414068-0752050)
Bell & Ross BR 126 Original (ref. BRV126BLSTSST)
Fortis Official Cosmonaut AMADEE-18 Chronograph (ref. 638.18.91 LP.10)
my own vintage 38mm Fortis Cosmonaut (ISS Limited Edition)

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20 Comments

@PhantomVideosYT 7 years ago

My heart says yes. My wallet says “you can only afford the Citizen Nighthawk”.

@jamesputtmann 7 years ago

This man is an icon. An intelligent, well spoken, and joyful person to learn from. I’d love to see a series on the watches you would recommend from various brands. Thanks!

@relojesenespanol 7 years ago

The black Fortis , omg!!! Amazing👍🏻💪🏼🇺🇾

@alexfogg381 7 years ago

Nice to see a Lockheed Ventura on display at the air race. In my opinion the North American P-51 mustang, and the Supermarine Spitfire, are the most BEAUTIFUL fighter planes ever built.

@timo_8488 6 years ago

A late comment, for a minor correction in history: Lindbergh used a Longines watch on his ”lindyhop” but it was not yet the famous hour angle watch. That was designed by Lindbergh after the flight, when he had become world famous and Longines saw his value in business of course. Longines was the ultimate watch provider for pilots on that era, among them also Amelie Earhart.

@jimindetroit9461 7 years ago

I own the red dial Oris from the video. I think it is unique, stunning, and absolutely beautiful. A lot of others who see it are not impressed. Thanks TGV for giving this watch a little love!

@CJinSoCal 7 years ago

wow 😲 🛩 welcome to the westside hehe cool on location episode 👍🏼

@giveitaswingoutdoorswithsm2901 7 years ago

You have opened up a Whole New world! Or should I say reminded me that we used to wear watches 😃 its over twenty years without a time piece for me and I have ordered a Seiko 5 😉👍
Just want to say thanks!!!! Great channel by the way
All the Best, Smith

@alexfogg381 7 years ago

This has got to be the BEST video I have ever seen you in.

@TheMrFishnDucks 7 years ago

Very cool watches.Hopefully you cover more Fortis and Bell & Ross in the future. Keep up the good work.

@jeremycorrao 7 years ago

Love this video!! Flying a plane, I think would be the next best thing to riding a sport bike!! Some beautiful watches too! Cheers!

@Ross_Dugan 7 years ago

I swear you are tracking my feed. The last couple days I’ve been eyeballing the Laco Pilot watches then this video pops up. My SNK805 is sort of piloty with its type B dial. It’s the closest watch i have currently. I still enjoy watching, learning, and scheming what i will get next. Onwards and upwards my friend.

@Mike-ul1xn 7 years ago

I've been a WWII buff all my life and a fighter mechanic for 14 years in both the military and civilian sector and I've always said if I ever become crazy rich I'm buying a P-51. Even if I can't fly it myself, it'd be awesome to restore, maintain and tinker with.

@larryleyba6496 7 years ago

Wow, today was a very special day. I have been celebrating my 49th birthday as well as my wife and my 15th birthday. We have been in the Bahamas for a few days now. I went into an Omega boutique. I was able to spend about half an hour with my grail watch, an Omega Railmaster. I can without a doubt say that this time has not dissapointed in my impression of my grail. In fact it has only stoked my desire for this watch. The one in the boutique had a gray dial which was not one that I had on my radar, however seeing it in person has become, my new personal favorite. I would have to say it took every bit of my willpower to walk out without that piece of beautiful horology, not to mention, my wife looking over my shoulder. I am most definitely going to own one of these gorgeous time pieces as soon as possible. I would have to give the salesperson an enormous amount of credit for putting up with me for as long as he did. He was top notch to say the least. Thank you Lynden for your patience. I just had to share my experience and hope to act on this experience as soon as possible. Yes my grail is now even more desirable that I have held it in the flesh.

@pepeaguilarramos6700 2 years ago

Great collection…! I like very much your vision on the richness of the “understated”. I can say that the Bell&Ross it’s amazing with its sharpness and legibility. 😉

@wingi7722 7 years ago

When this vid first came out I was on the road so watched it on my cell phone. I'm now back home and watched again, this time wearing my Fortis B42 Black Mars Chronograph. Excellent stuff, Sir!

@koen8844 7 years ago

This video's level of coolness is off the charts! Great variety of pilot watches. The Bell & Ross and the IWC would get my preference.
Looking forward to the next one.
Regards,
Koen