The best 24 watch dial ever?

[raketonosets]

I like the purity of the design, and color scheme. But not having the minute hand we be confusing I think. Still, I would love to get one of these. I say go for it!

Cheers!

[raschid]

my favourite dial design:

• 12 on top
• shades of colour indicating the phases of light and darkness during the day
• very easy to read, once you are used to it

raschid

[bordizzle]

my cosmonaute was pretty sweet:



currently, i have a bernhardt globemaster... VERY happy with it:

[gmhutton]

i'm currently on the look out for a nice 24 hour preferably with 12 at the top. it just makes sense that when the sun is high so is the hour hand.
i'd also really like a 24hr singlehander. Botta do a superb one, but its quartz which puts me off, the only one i've seen is the new Jaquet Droz, but thats a ridiculous price i assume. somewhere over £10k!
looks like it'll be an aviator as i've got the IQ version of the Fortis already and dont particularly like the quality of the case. i only keep it for the funky dial.

i've taken a look at the Airnautics and they look good. well made, decent movement etc.

if anyone has any ideas of a decent 24 under $1000 please let me know

cheers

Graham

[Dennis Smith]

I just broke down and bought an Airnautic like the one pictured here...
It arrived yesterday. What a neat watch. I love it, and will be posting pics and a review soon.

[BenL]

Congrats, brotha. Nice one.

[BenL]

I quite like this one.

[Dennis Smith]

I agree that's about the best 12 hour dial ever made.
It's not a 24 hour dial though, it's a 12 hour dial with a 24 hour bezel.
Ther hard thing about designing a very clear 24 hour dial is making it as easy to read as a classic Rolex sport dial

[Corbyhk]

Dennis. Congrats. I'll be interested to hear your comments on readability and your opinion on the length of the hands.

[Giftrin]

i like old Style.

[Noisy Nova]

Hamilton 4992B

[whifferdill]

Hamilton 4992B

Superb

[yallwatch]

I haven't heard that watch more before~~

[dalstott]

[QUOTE=Dennis Smith;1871359]I just broke down and bought an Airnautic like the one pictured here...
It arrived yesterday. What a neat watch. I love it, and will be posting pics and a review soon.

Congrats Dennis,
Being a Yantar owner I am very interested in the Airnautic line and will appreciate your pictures.

[Bruno.M]

Sorry for the bump! :) In 2k10 Im planning on buying my first 24hr watch, and I'm interested in this one;

http://www.vostok-watches.com/start....23_1225831.php

You think this is readible for a beginner (its 8 to 3 right? ;p)? Is 160 euro a fair price? Is the shop known around here? How is the Poljot 2623 movement, what about accuracy?


Greetz!
Bruno

PS; how do Aviator's arrive? Always in a nice package like http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/POLJOT-AVIATOR...#ht_8416wt_939 ?

[Dennis Smith]

It's 0350 in the morning.
I've heard good things about these watches though I have no first hand experience.
I agree that it would be a very easy watch to read in 24.
Hopefully someone else can help with your other questions.

[Bruno.M]

I posted the wrong one, I meant this one;

http://www.vostok-watches.com/d_A_26...23_1224829.php

[Schmiedel]

raschid

What watches are these?

[nz_Fuzzy]

time is 0252.

Had this watch and was very easy to read.
I am quite hard on watches and the domed crystal broke within the first month.
Also a need for care with the stem. The stem pulled out completely on mine (after snagging on a glove that I was taking off - I'm a paramedic) Unfortunately the company I brought it through went bust and I lost the watch when it went in for warranty repairs.

If you're used to domed crystals and don't have any problems with them, then it should be a great first watch.

[2manywatchez]

I posted the wrong one, I meant this one;

http://www.vostok-watches.com/d_A_26...23_1224829.php

That Vostok has a very Fortis look to it.



I had this Fortis for a while and wore it only occasionally. Never had a problem reading it even though I was switching back and forth.

That said, I still prefer 12 on top...