Seiko Pilot’s Flight SNA411P1-VAR-LS15 Quartz Chronograph Men’s Watch

It had been my long-cherished dream to fly a plane. Perhaps it had something to do with living near an air base almost all my life and watching the planes take flight. I joined the local flying club, where the instructors were really good and the club offered training slots as per my convenience. Flight training schools rarely do that. It was also much easier to get the pilot license through the flying club.

During the training, my flight instructor had recommended I get myself an aviator or a pilot watch. Pilot watches have a number of features useful to the flying community to perform calculations during the flight. I agreed I will do so at the first available opportunity.

Several famous brands offered aviator watches with the latest innovations and features. But honestly, I found most of them lacking in a variety of ways. When it comes to affordable and durable watches no one can beat the Seiko. Seiko watches are high on features for the price tag, sturdy and well-made.

Seiko SNA411P1 watch series is not exactly what you would associate with the brand’s traditional designs. Pilot’s Flight timepieces are bold and sporty, quite uniquely designed and technically advanced. In fact, you can do a lot with the Seiko SNA411P1. The watch is packed with several functions that aid in a variety of calculations ranging from calculating speed and distance, altitude, multiplication, division, conversions, etc., a perfect tool for pilots.

My hunt for a good pilot watch led me to the City Watches website https://www.citywatches.co.nz/ which had several models on sale. You have a lot of options in the Seiko Pilot’s Flight SNA411P1 series. You could choose from among NATO or leather strap or a stainless-steel bracelet. I was hooked on to the Pilot Flight SNA411P1-VAR-LS15 Quartz Chronograph 200M Men’s Watch

The Seiko Pilot’s Flight Chronograph Quartz is a distinctly large watch at 46mm diameter. Understandably, it has a large dial to accommodate various functions. Some might find the dial to be a bit too busy, but you could expect that, considering it is a tool watch offering various functions. Although it is a truly professional pilot’s watch, the Seiko Pilot Flight Men’s Chronograph also offers 200m water resistance, just like a professional dive watch.

For someone not looking for a tool-like watch, the Seiko SNA might be a little overwhelming at first glance. But once you understand the way things work, it can prove a helpful tool to those who need it. And, I definitely needed that functionality. The price tag was just right and I liked the overall look of the watch. It was just what I wanted, so I went ahead and bought it from CityWatches NZ. It arrived in a couple of days – it actually looked better than in the pictures and great on my wrist.