Pilot watches, also known as aviator watches, are watches designed specifically for use by pilots, air traffic controllers and other aviation professionals. As well as pilots, people involved in other activities such as navigation, sailing, outdoor enthusiasts, military personnel and people who appreciate a watch with a classic and timeless look may also find these watches useful.

A good aviator watch should have a clear, easy-to-read dial with large, legible numerals and markers. It should also have a robust and durable construction, with a sturdy case and a reliable, high-precision movement.

In terms of design, an aviator watch should have a classic and timeless look, with a simple and uncluttered layout. It should also be comfortable to wear, with a well-designed bracelet or strap that does not slip or become uncomfortable with prolonged use.

In terms of technical features, it should have a self-winding or quartz movement, a date display and stopwatch function, a rotating bezel or slide rule that can be used for navigational calculations, an anti-reflective sapphire crystal and a water resistance of at least 100m. Luminous hands and markers for visibility in low light conditions are also desirable.

Some watches also have additional functions, such as a GMT function for keeping track of multiple time zones, or a chronograph function for measuring elapsed time.

Luminox is a brand that specialises in creating high quality aviator watches for men. The Luminox Air Series is a stunning range of timepieces designed with the professional pilot in mind. The collection includes the famous F-117, the P-38 Lightning and the Air Automatic Constellation. Each of these timepieces has a unique design that pays homage to the aircraft they are named after. They all feature Luminox's signature self-powered illumination system for better readability at night. Most of the watches feature GMT, allowing the user to keep track of time in two different time zones.