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Aviator watches are specially made for pilots. They look very much like those worn by divers. Though made for pilots, they are sometimes worn by persons who neither fly planes nor go underwater, because of their fanciful nature. These timepieces come in different types. There are the plain types, which were used by pilots that were part of the Vietnam War as well as the Second World War. These types were simple and had no chronographic features. The absence of the chronographic features in them did not really mean much since they were not required to fly planes that already had basic instrumentation. A pilot watch is very useful to him as it meets several needs when flying. With it, the correct time can be known when a plane flies into a location that has a different time zone. It is also liked for its good visibility. It has a black background that is contrast with the hands, as well as a large surface. Pilot timepieces can also function as chronometers. Accurate timing is of immense importance to pilots hence their clocks must be very reliable. Due to the nature of their job, the need to know the correct time always cannot be overemphasized. Timepieces for aviators can work properly in any kind of weather. They function accurately even in extreme weathers like when it is very hot or cold. They also work without problems when there is high humidity level because they are water-resistant. Many persons wear aviator watches and other pilot related items because of their love for them. They are attractive and fanciful. For this reason, it is now common to find look-alike of these timepieces that are specially made by famous designers. There are various shops where they can be purchased and they come in different varieties that people can choose from. Torgoen Swiss was created by aviation enthusiasts and watch manufacturers with a mission to create a line of professional pilot watches. With Aviator watches featuring E6B Flight Computers to GM Dual Time hands that read time in military format, Torgoen's focus is in creating professional pilot instruments. (http://www.torgoen.com)
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