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Yeah but if the original is too big, then it's no good for that person

Kuoe looks better to me.

I don't love the Baltic's offset small seconds subdial. It's kind of interesting but I don't think it would grow on my over time.

I would avoid putting a nice watch in checked luggage. Stuff gets stolen or lost in a regular basis, and the airlines won’t reimburse you.

Timex Marlin

For actual going up in space, Hesalite.

For earthbound me, sapphire.

For someone rich enough for private space flight, both.

I don't think anyone nowadays is buying a mechanical watch primarily for its technical performance specs. I think it is primarily for aesthetics and history, also happens to be very practical jewelry.

Now that said, when someone has decided they want a mechanical watch because of the reasons above, then specs do come in to play. It is pretty cool that a machine powered by gears and springs can tell time pretty accurately, and more accuracy is better although accuracy is not the only (or even primary) criteria. Same with other specs like water resistance, antimagnetism etc. None of those are reasons to buy a mechanical watch, but once someone has decided to buy a mechanical watch, those do come in to play. Still for me the looks and history are the most important factors.

Thanks for sharing your experience. Can I ask some follow up questions?

I'm really surprised that any fighter pilot in the last several decades actually needs a wristwatch on a mission. Does the aircraft itself not have this kind of display built in, and in a way that is more accessible, accurate, and reliable than looking down at your wrist (which I assume if you are right handed would be down by the pilot's side on the throttle, HOTAS style?)

Post-ejection, sure I can see that, but in flight on a mission, are there not on board systems that do the job better?

For money, I never understood this either, isn't a stack of USD $100 bills more recognizable and valuable in most places than a watch, even a Rolex?

Interesting I thought AT is fine with a suit

My fave AT’s are the first generation, and I would be fine wearing one of those with a suit

I think the term “tool watch” is more historical than describing present day use case

The person Christopher Ward was a cofounder of the company Christopher Ward. They went with that name for the company because they wanted an Anglo sounding name. The person Christopher Ward has since left the company Christopher Ward.🤪

With the mention of wave dial and helium valve, I am assuming this post is referring to Diver 300M

When I eventually get my Tank, I will definitely wear it in casual situations. I'm thinking a vintage style beads of rice bracelet, or a cordovan leather strap, would suit well for those situations.