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[Recommendations] Pilot Style Watch for 8 yr old (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by I_forgot_this@alien.top to c/watches@style.land

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My 8yr old son really wants a "real" watch. He likes my Maratac Large Pilot, but obviously it is huge. He likes the pilot style. I also think having the inner hours and outer minutes would help him. Any recommendations on a kids or smaller pilot style watch, from a reputable brand? Trying to stay under $150 probably.

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[–] Vxheous@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Just get him a chinese made Addiesdive pilot watch for sub $100, comes with a Seiko NH35 movement. Downside is it's mechanical which isn't the greatest when it comes to 8 year olds and consistent wear.

[–] StanS2@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

And here I thought that kids these days don't know how to tell time on an analogue display, lol.

[–] greasyjonny@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Check out blok watches

[–] jjmorris100@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Check out local pawn shops/jewelers. Hopefully you'll find some good deal, got some great Seiko's cheap.

[–] I_forgot_this@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I've occasionally stopped in a few in my area, just never had any luck.

[–] u4ea500@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Most definitely take a look at the citizen bm8180-03e. It’s thin, light and small at 37mm with a 18mm lug width.

https://www.citizenwatch.com/us/en/product/BM8180-03E.html?byPassIntlRedirect=true&cq_src=google_ads&cq_cmp=17126643576&cq_term=&cq_med=pla&cq_plac=&cq_net=x&cq_plt=gp&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=shoppingfeed-ecomm&utm_campaign=GGL-CTZ-PMAX-NB-Mens&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqrbwl9bMggMVjoTICh0nlAb1EAQYAiABEgJQRPD_BwE

[–] I_forgot_this@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Thanks, great looking watch.

[–] lulu_l@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Citizen bm8180 (37mm, US only link)

[L (34mm)

rdunae ra03](https://i.imgur.com/4du79AE.jpg) - GGW113 - 34mm. Pyobably the best fit.

Lorus field watches. there is one with full lume dial that might be cool for a kid. These are 38mm or 36mm I think.

Berny titanium field watch or pilot watch.

[–] I_forgot_this@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Thanks. I think the Berny might be the winner. He liked it the most. I'll have to look up some reviews, do you have any personal experience with it?

[–] lulu_l@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I don't but there are plenty of video reviews on youtube.

Just keep in mind the properties of titanium: it's much lighter than stainless steel and it scratches easier than stainless steel (if it's not treated to be scratch resistant).

I wouldn't get it on the bracelet.

[–] I_forgot_this@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Yeah, I've had a couple of Ti watches. Will definitely be using a nylon / canvas strap for him.