Thursday, November 20, 2008
by John from Richfield MN USA
Review: This product does everything is says it does. The only draw back is the numbers are so small it would be hard to see during a bumpy ride, or during low light times.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Torgoen
by Francis from Cherry Valley CA USA
Review: Great! smooth and very useful. Gives a great look to pilots.
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Not bad...
by A Customer from Socal
Pros: price
Cons: simplicity
Review: For the price you probably cannot do better. It's like the top of the bottom, and the bottom of the top as far as watches go though. I personally feel as though it looks better online, the casing is a little larger than I had imagined, but it weighs about the same as other watches with leather bands.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
I find a use for it every day
by Bob from Fairbanks AK USA
Pros: Well built, accurate, and easy to use. Style is classical and reserved, looks more expensive and exclusive than it is.
Cons: Numbers on the E-6B are small, but again it is a backup flight calculator
Review: As a watch, it has a solid heft to it, face is pretty easy to read, accuracy wise it runs about 2-5 seconds fast a week. As an E-6B, the readings are a bit small to read but then again, it is for quick literally 'off the cuff' calculations- want to plan a flight, use a calculator or your full size FC. Zulu time is easy to set, accurate and a very nice feature. Outside of flying, I use it for unit conversions and dosage calculations in medicine, a tip/tax calculator, and the zulu time comes in handy with long distance phone calls/time zones. One other feature is that it is always with you, waiting to answer that pounds to kilo converson or similar quick calculation when the full size units are not handy. The workmanship is excellent, the band high quality and comfortable, and the minimal number of stems/knobs work smoothly (and they are large enough to allow fine adjustment). I might just get another with a different face/band just for variety.
Monday, April 07, 2008
A nice watch with a great slide rule
by Blothman from Sunnyvale CA USA
Pros: Precise slide rule is beatifully crafted
Cons: After 30 seconds of dark the watch no longer glows in the dark
Review: I searched long and hard for a nice watch with a good slide rule. This watch is it. You can do multiplication and division to 2.5 significant figures. I chose the black leather strap because the metal one was too much bling-bling for me. I was a bit concerned that one reviewer said the 24hr hand was out of time but this can be remedied because you can adjust the 24hr hand independently from the 12hr hands. Everything works great for me.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
by Amanda from Palm Desert CA USA
Review: Even more beautiful than i expected.
Thursday, February 07, 2008
by Jeb from Madison, AL
Review: So far I am very pleased with this watch. The 24 hour hand is probably the best feature; I can read TAFs and talk to a briefer without having to constantly convert UTC in my head. I had ordered a T5 without the E6B but later exchanged it for the T6. I found that with the T6 the zulu time is easier to read at a glance due to the bright contrast of the zulu hand and its scale. The E6B is very functional and easy to read. I find myself using it outside of the cockpit to calculate tips and estimate time-to-go on road trips just for fun. My only complaint about the E6B is that this model has no inner markings in hours (this space on the face is occupied with the 24 hour scale for the zulu hand). Overall craftsmanship is excellent. The watch appears solidly built and I expect I'll get several years out of it. The case is a bit on the thick side, but that's just a matter of preference. The luminescent hands are a nice feature and glow for several minutes. The band is also top quality. Overall a fantastic watch; well worth the money in my opinion.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Solid, Basic E-6B Watch. Outstanding!
by e2 from USA
Pros: Simple to use; classic look, low
Cons: can't read it in the dark
Review: This watch is perfect for those who want an wrist-top E6B without all the other gadgets. It blends a modern look with a nod to classic pilot chronographs of yesteryear (the stitching in the leather band helps with that). Like all E6B watches, it's not something you're going to read easily in the dark or in a bouncing airplane, but the face is easy to read for a watch its size. It doesn't have alarms or stopwatches or multiple time zones (beyond the Zulu hand) and that's great for me. Setting the watch is intuitive-no need to read the manual. Contrast that to the Seiko and Citizens whose bells and whistles require finger contortions (and keeping the manual forever). The only thing I'd change on this watch is add luminescent hands. The watch also doesn't have a screw-down crown. This doesn't bother me, but I guess some people really like that. I'm glad I bought this one. It's going to get a lot more wear than my Citizen Nighthawk.
Sunday, January 06, 2008
by Sharon from Peoria, AZ
Review: Very solid feeling watch with a sturdy band. Easy to read face. Slightly larger then ideal for my tastes, but understandable considering the E6B functionality. Zulu time function was very easy to set, and just as easy to read. The turning of the E6B dial could use a touch more resistance, it is very easy to inadvertently turn the dial during normal wear, by no means a show stopper. Overall an extremely fine watch, highly recommended.
Friday, December 28, 2007
If my boss likes it, anyone will.
by A Customer from Los Angeles
Pros: Very good and expensive look and feel.
Review: I bought this watch for my boss who is an amateur pilot and very particular about everything! He raved about it! Trust me, if he likes it, it will make a great gift for any "pilot who has everything."
Monday, December 03, 2007
i would buy this product again and again
by Danny Nelson from Rockford TN USA
Pros: most of the watch gets a plus for me
Cons: tow things that needs attention, the crown needs some magnification so that the flight computer can be more easily read for us older folks with not so perfect vision. It would also be nice if the date calendar had some magnificaton over it as well.
Review: This is a good watch. It is more than expected for the amount of purchase.
Monday, December 03, 2007
Handsome watch, but slightly larger face than expected
by Marc from Fair Lawn NJ USA
Pros: Easy to read time. Solid and well made.
Cons: May be too large for some wrists.
Review: The minute I opened the box I was quite impressed. This is a very functional and good-looking watch and can come in quite handy at times with it's calculator functions. It takes good eyes to see, though. Pilot's will find it useful in a pinch when no electronic devices are handy. I was surprised to find out that it can be used in many everyday instances like weight and currency conversion.
Several people have already remarked on how impressive the watch looks.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
by from
Review: Bigger than it look in the picture, easy to read with white letters over black background. I recommend this watch if your a pilot. Having the e6b and Zulu time is a plus especially when your filing a flight plan with FSS.
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Good decision for the money
by Chris from Cordova TN USA
Pros: quality feel and look
Cons: E6b readout very small
Review: It has the feel and look of a well built watch. I like the visibility of the time hands even in the dark, however the E6b functions are difficult for my 52yr old eyes without pulling out the glasses. I consider my wrist average size and am second hole from the end. Big guys may have problem with band.
Friday, August 03, 2007
outstanding value and quality for the money
by robert tomasino from new york
Pros: quality and durabillty
Cons: none
Review: i did not expect the level of craftmanship and solid feel of this watch. I receive comments and compliments about the watch on a daily basis. This is the best value for the money of any watch I have purchased to date.
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