scre80 Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Hi, Anyone have a Garmin D2 Watch? Would be interested in hearing any comments https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/in-the-air/portable-gps/d2-/prod148289.html Anyone can recommend a different aviation watch? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 I don't have one, can get them if you like, but would you really get the value out of it given how expensive they are. When flying you would in most cases have a gps (unit or tablet etc), hard copy maps, mobile phone etc so would you get $450 use out of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rankamateur Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 But you would be the only person at the fly-in wearing one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scre80 Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 I don't have one, can get them if you like, but would you really get the value out of it given how expensive they are. When flying you would in most cases have a gps (unit or tablet etc), hard copy maps, mobile phone etc so would you get $450 use out of it? Thanks All. I am up for a new watch and I have been thinking of a smart watch. But do not like the battery life / some of the features. The Garmin Seemed to fit what I want, and the fact I am currently training towards my Pilot's certificate, seemd to be a fit. Before I went and spend any $$, wanted to see what others have got as a aviation / pilot's watch. Out of interest, how much can you get the Garmin for? Thanks Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben87r Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I use the Tissot T Touch ll titanium version and love it! Not a smart watch but not stupid either. Has a timer, ALT, thermometer, compass and the rest. Large digital display for UTC and other features, analog for local. Bit more then the Garmin retail but see a few bargains secondhand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben87r Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 If I was to buy something cheaper the citizen nighthawk I think? Would be a good buy. It's in the dumb end of the intelligence tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Here is a watch with an E6B in it: http://www.savemoreonline.com.au/apparel-and-acc/mens-and-boys/watches/pilot-watch-with-e6b/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yenn Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 All right for you young people, but when you get older and the eyes get a bit dim, what you need is a watch with 3 hands, an uncluttered dial and possibly a stop watch hand. I use a digital, el cheapo, from Leading Edge Electronics. It has a large digital display. Stop watch and alarm functions. the alarm is never used, but the stop watch was essential for text flying in phase 1. Cost $12 singly, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWF Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Aviation wisdom used to be that the size of a pilot's watch is inversely proportional to that of his wedding tackle. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_1984 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Hey Scre80, I got one from the wifey for my birthday last year and been using it on navs and local flights. I usually turn the GPS on before take off and record the track I've made then check it against my proposed tracks in Garmin Basecamp to see how good I held track and also height, traffic pattern etc It's also good to have a back up to my mental math when working out ground speed and being able to set timers for fuel check/change over or anything else I sometimes can lose track of in flight really helps. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poteroo Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Never use a watch anymore since one decided to die on me en route. These days I just use the aircraft GPS to provide a very accurate time - and it even calculates my waypoint ETA! Wow! Back when I was very young, bought a Breitling pilot watch duty free - it was the size of an alarm clock, cost 6 months salary, and I never did work out what all the functions were. For the last 10 years I've survived on a very simple Casio digital which I bought in India for A$20. It runs perfectly. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howard Hughes Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Everyone knows real pilots wear Breitlings, maybe I'll be a real pilot one day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Never use a watch anymore since one decided to die on me en route. These days I just use the aircraft GPS to provide a very accurate time - and it even calculates my waypoint ETA! Wow! Back when I was very young, bought a Breitling pilot watch duty free - it was the size of an alarm clock, cost 6 months salary, and I never did work out what all the functions were. For the last 10 years I've survived on a very simple Casio digital which I bought in India for A$20. It runs perfectly. I wear a Seiko kinetic 200 meter divers watch. But to be honest, the best watch I have ever owned is my Casio G shock. It is light, easy to read and indestructible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Then try one of these, you can even throw away when the battery runs out if the glass gets scratched or replace the battery http://www.savemoreonline.com.au/apparel-and-acc/mens-and-boys/watches/mens-every-day-watch/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scre80 Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 I really like the Tissot T-Touch II Titanium, but more costs more than the Garmin D2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scre80 Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 Hey Scre80,I got one from the wifey for my birthday last year and been using it on navs and local flights. I usually turn the GPS on before take off and record the track I've made then check it against my proposed tracks in Garmin Basecamp to see how good I held track and also height, traffic pattern etc It's also good to have a back up to my mental math when working out ground speed and being able to set timers for fuel check/change over or anything else I sometimes can lose track of in flight really helps. Hi Jay_1984, How do you find it as an everyday watch? Too big / thick? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben87r Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I really like the Tissot T-Touch II Titanium, but more costs more than the Garmin D2. I got mine off eBay, without a scratch and with all the paperwork for a touch under $500. Buggered if I was buying a new one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 If you are really into smart watches like the Garmin D2 I can get all kinds of smart watches at different price intervals through my sourcing group. For example here is one that is half price to their normal recommended retail that has a GPS, is a phone as well plus every other bells and whistles you would ever want and only at around $200 (I can get smart watches starting at around $75) As I said, it is only just one kind so if you wanted something like this just tell me the specs and functionality you want and I will get it sourced at the best possible price: [parsehtml] Main Features Phone Style 3G WCDMA Android Watch Phone Highlights High performance Dual CPU MTK6572 1.2GHz processor Screen resolution: 1.54" 240X240pixel, capacitive touch screen Android 4.4.2 operating system to download apps 5.0 MP HD camera Supports Wi-Fi, AGPS, Bluetooth, GPS,Compass Sensor GPRS,EDGE,HSDAP,HSDAP+, Bluetooth4.0, USB2.0 Supports an external TF card up to 32GB RAM 512M+ROM 4GB Support all android APP softwares SIM Card Configuration one SIM Phone Standard GSM, WCDMA Network Support GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, WCDMA 2100 MHz Messaging SMS, MMS and group messages Language German, English, Czech, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Turkish, Russian, Greek, Chinese Additional Features Bluetooth V4.0 Supported Audio Formats MP3, MIDI, AMR, AAC, WAV Supported Video Formats MP4, 3GP, WMV, AVI Operating System Android 4.4.2 CPU MTK6572 Dual CPU 1.2GHz GPU Mali-400MP Camera 5mega pixels Java Supported NO TV NO FM Radio Supported Yes Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n GPS Supported Yes (map is not included) OTG NO OTA NO NFC NO Built-in Games NO Data Interface micro 5pin Earphone Interface micro 5pin Tools Calculator, Email, schedule, memo Talk Time Up To 4 hours Standby Time Up To 180 hours Others Facebook, Office function Sensor Proxy-sensor NO Light-sensor NO G-sensor NO Acceleration Sensor Support Direction Sensor Support Gyroscope Sensor NO Compass Sensor Support Temperature Sensor NO Humidity Sensor NO Barometer Sensor NO Gesture Sensor NO Memory Built-in Memory RAM: 512M, ROM: 4GB Card Slot External T-flash card up to 32GB Screen Touch Screen Capacitive touch G+F+F Size of Display 1.54" Type of Display Resolution 240X240 Pixels Battery & Power Battery 450 mAh Built-in battery Charger 100-240V Product Details (without package and accessories) Size 58x42.5x13mm Weight 76g Package Details Size 125*96*76mm Weight 256g Package Includes in the box * 1 x Watch * 1 x Batterry * 1 x Charger * 1 x USB cable * 1 x User Manual (English) [/parsehtml] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWF Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Better than Dick Tracey and his wrist watch radio! Anyone remember the comic strip? The author would be truely amazed at how far technology has come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scre80 Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 Bit too young for that!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yenn Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 I remember Dick Tracey. used to be in the Daily Mirror in England. I preffered Jane who was in the same era. Long legs and two daschunds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scre80 Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 Again, too young for this!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_1984 Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Hi Jay_1984,How do you find it as an everyday watch? Too big / thick? Thanks I initially was only gonna use it when flying but quickly got used to the weight and size. Its really just the thickness that can be annoying when wearing a shirt, but usually wear t-shirts so it fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushcaddy105 Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Back in 1994 when a newby (if somewhat old already) pilot, I bought a Citizen Promaster Wingman pilot's watch in Chinatown, Singapore for a fraction of list price (about 30% from memory). Yes, it was genuine, it is still my daily timepiece and has only needed a battery about every 3 years. It is much thinner than the current Ecodrive models. Downside - I rarely use any of the multiple functions. Every possible timing task needed is done easier and better by OzRunways and/or a smartphone. Great watch, but overkill in today's world. A disposable cheapie would be just as useful (and buy a good tablet computer with the change!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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