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Best Pilot Watch Under $500

Best Pilot Watch Under $500

Best Pilot Watch Under $500
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When it comes to pilot watch, there's only one criterion in determining the best: How practical it is.

Manufacturers produce an endless stream of varieties. Every supplier online showcases pilot watches from luxury brands. These sell for thousands of dollars, with companies forgetting that there are plenty at price points in between.

These timepieces not only speak to fashion but also lifestyle and piloting activities (which is the focus of our article). They look outstanding, but the price is prohibitive. Not everyone can afford a price point of over $1,000.

That’s why we're here to find the world's best pilot watch under $500.

Traditionally, the best pilot watch has some distinct features that address the pilot's needs. These might include seeing the numbers quickly under any weather conditions, an extra bezel marking for calculations, and dual time features that allow the pilot to track different time zones conveniently.

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PI42GMLEBLXX &Gunmetal men's watch with white face and black leather strap
PI42GMLEBLXX &Gunmetal men's watch with white face and black leather strap

Pioneer

White Dial - Black Leather
$289.00
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PI42GMLEBLBL &Pioneer black on black men's watch in gunmetal with black leather strap
PI42GMLEBLBL &Pioneer black on black men's watch in gunmetal with black leather strap

Pioneer

Black Dial - Black Leather
$289.00
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NR36SILEBLBL NR40SILEBLBL &Native black on black men's watch in silver with black leather straps
NR32SILEBLBL NR28SILEBLBL &Native black dial women's watch in silver with black leather straps

Native

Black Dial - Black Leather
$189.00
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PI42GMLEBRXX &Gunmetal men's watch with white face and brown leather strap
PI42GMLEBRXX &Gunmetal men's watch with white face and brown leather strap

Pioneer

White Dial - Brown Leather
$289.00
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PH36SIMESIXX PH40SIMESIXX
PH40SIMESIXX PH36SIMESIXX

Philosopher

Mesh
$229.00
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NR36SILEBRXX NR40SILEBRXX &Native men's watch with white face in silver with brown leather straps
NR32SILEBRXX NR28SILEBRXX

Native

White Dial - Brown Leather
$189.00
bestseller
IN32SIMESIXX
IN32SIMESIXX

Infinity

Mesh
$219.00
bestseller
NR36SIMESIXX NR40SIMESIXX &Native men's watch with white face in silver with mesh straps
NR32SIMESIXX NR28SIMESIXX

Native

White Dial - Mesh
$199.00
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PH36SILEBRXX PH40SILEBRXX &Philosopher men's tan leather watch in silver with white dial
PH36SILEBRXX PH40SILEBRXX &Philosopher men's tan leather watch in silver with white dial

Philosopher

Brown Leather
$219.00
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NR36RGLEBLXX NR40RGLEBLXX &Native rose gold watch with black leather straps
NR32RGLEBLXX NR28RGLEBLXX &Native rose gold watch women with black leather straps

Native

White Dial - Black Leather
$189.00
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PH36SILEBLXX PH40SILEBLXX &Philosopher men's watch with white face in silver with black leather strap
PH36SILEBLXX PH40SILEBLXX &Philosopher men's watch with white face in silver with black leather strap

Philosopher

Black Leather
$219.00
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NR36SILEBRNA NR40SILEBRNA
NR32SILEBRNA NR36SILEBRNA NR40SILEBRNA NR28SILEBRNA

Native

Navy Dial - Brown Leather
$189.00
bestseller
NR36SIMESIBL NR40SIMESIBL
NR32SIMESIBL NR28SIMESIBL &Native black dial women's watch in silver with mesh straps

Native

Black Dial - Mesh
$199.00
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PH36SILEDBXX PH40SILEDBXX
PH36SILEDBXX PH40SILEDBXX

Philosopher

Dark Brown Leather
$219.00
NR36RGLEDBXX NR40RGLEDBXX &Native men's watch with white face in rose gold with dark brown straps
NR32RGLEDBXX NR28RGLEDBXX &Native rose gold watch women's with dark brown straps

Native

White Dial - Dark Brown Leather
$189.00
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NR36SIMESINA NR40SIMESINA
NR32SIMESINA NR36SIMESINA NR40SIMESINA NR28SIMESINA

Native

Navy Dial - Mesh
$199.00
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NR36RGVEBRXX NR40RGVEBRXX &Native men's watch with white face in rose gold with brown vegan straps
NR32RGVEBRXX NR28RGVEBRXX &Native rose gold watch women with brown vegan straps

Native

White Dial - Brown Vegan Leather
$189.00
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NR36SILEBRBL NR40SILEBRBL &Native men's tan leather watch in silver with black dial
NR32SILEBRBL NR28SILEBRBL &Native black dial women's watch in silver with brown leather straps

Native

Black Dial - Brown Leather
$189.00
bestseller
PI42GMMEGUXX &Gunmetal men's watch with white face and mesh strap
PI42GMMEGUXX &Gunmetal men's watch with white face and mesh strap

Pioneer

White Dial - Mesh
$299.00
IN32SILEBRXX IN40SILEBRXX
IN32SILEBRXX IN40SILEBRXX

Infinity

Brown Leather
$209.00
bestseller
NR36SILENAXX NR40SILENAXX &Native men's watch with white face in silver with blue leather straps
NR32SILENAXX

Native

White Dial - Navy Blue Leather
$189.00
bestseller
NR36SILEDBNA NR40SILEDBNA
NR28SILEDBNA NR32SILEDBNA NR36SILEDBNA NR40SILEDBNA

Native

Navy Dial - Dark Brown Leather
$189.00
IN32SILEBLXX
IN32SILEBLXX IN40SILEBLXX

Infinity

Black Leather
$209.00
bestseller
PH40SILENAXX PH36SILENAXX
PH40SILENAXX PH36SILENAXX

Philosopher

Navy Blue Leather
$219.00
bestseller
NR36SIMEBLBL NR40SIMEBLBL &Native black on black men's watch in silver with black mesh straps
NR32SIMEBLBL &Native black dial women's watch in silver with black mesh straps

Native

Black Dial - Black Mesh
$199.00
bestseller
PI42GMRUBLXX &Gunmetal men's watch with white face and black rubber strap
PI42GMRUBLXX &Gunmetal men's watch with white face and black rubber strap

Pioneer

White Dial - Black Rubber
$269.00
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NR36SILENANA NR40SILENANA
NR32SILENANA NR36SILENANA NR40SILENANA

Native

Navy Dial - Navy Blue Leather
$189.00
bestseller
PI42GMRUBLBL &Pioneer black on black men's watch in gunmetal with black rubber strap
PI42GMRUBLBL &Pioneer black on black men's watch in gunmetal with black rubber strap

Pioneer

Black Dial - Black Rubber
$269.00
vegan
NR36RGVEBLXX NR40RGVEBLXX &Native men's watch with white face in rose gold and black vegan straps
NR32RGVEBLXX NR28RGVEBLXX &Native rose gold watch women with black vegan straps

Native

White Dial - Black Vegan Leather
$189.00
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PI42GOLENANA &Gold and blue men's watch with blue leather strap
PI42GOLENANA &Gold and blue men's watch with blue leather strap

Pioneer

Navy Dial - Navy Leather
$116.00 $289.00
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Other features might include altimeters, compasses, chronographs, and slide rules that will enable pilots to measure calculations with ease. It’s this array of features that make an aviator’s watch quite pricey.

Finding an affordable, yet the best pilot watch under $500 is extremely difficult.

That’s why we’ve taken a close look at our range. These models aren’t traditional aviation watches in terms of features. You wouldn’t get a full-featured option under 200 or even 500 dollars.

Our models are the same in terms of classic styling, precision, and quality. They’re priced under $500 without looking cheap. They’re the creations of Jakob Wagner, the top Scandi designer.

Each model is the epitome of the Scandinavian concept of Hygge.

What is Hygge?

Hygge’s quite a far-reaching concept. It entails bringing more contentment into your life by simplifying. Our watches embrace the simplicity of design that is the trademark of this concept. Danish watch brands have fully embraced this concept. 

Nordgreen's Selection of Pilot Models

At Nordreens, we made a choice early on – quality or features. In true aviator style, we chose quality above an extensive range of features.

Our watches don’t have all the bells and whistles, but they work flawlessly. With our high-quality options, you’ll never be late for your flight again.

We craft each wristwatch in our range to provide you with the best quality at fair prices.

Are you buying for someone special? Then check out our Gift Guide.

The Pioneer

Nordgreens focuses on simple styling and flawless design. Our Pioneer model is part of our premier range and has the classic elegance of an aviator’s watch.  It was designed around the classic chronograph but offered a more pared down look. At Nordgreen, it is hands down the best pilot watch under $500.

There are two dials on the face – the second’s hand and the stopwatch.

Unlike our other models, the dial here comes in one size only. It’s a bold 42mm and perfect for making a style statement. We don't offer smaller sizes in this model because it would look cramped. We do provide other customizations.

The Philosopher

The Philosopher offers a more pared-down style than the Pioneer. It doesn't have inset dials. What it does have is the date and a third hand to count away the seconds. The hours and minutes are marked too. That makes it easy to stay on track during any pre-flight checks. 

The Native

Don’t like the chronograph look? Want a pilot-quality watch without all the fussy features? Then the Native might suit you better. Only the hours are marked on the dial, so it’s the perfect minimalist option.  

The Infinity

Want something that offers the clean lines of the Native and the extra detailing of the Philosopher? The Infinity has the hours and minutes marked. It doesn't have the date on the dial or a second hand. The overall design is cleaner because there are no lugs.

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