Accutron Eagle Pilot Review

This is a nice review that Docwrm (Robert) did over at WatchMen...



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The Accutron Eagle Flight Chronograph was developed to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of manned flight and the 35th Anniversary of Apollo 11 Flight to the moon. The Accutron Eagle incorporates a dual hand "flyback" chronograph which allows for unlimited incremental readings within each chronograph interval. The dual timing hands of the chronograph, one red and one blue, utilize a third push button; located near the 10 o'clock position; to activate the split timing feature. The Eagle Chronograph pays tribute to the lunar module on Apollo 11’s pilot - Buzz Aldrin. As a tribute to Dr. Aldrin; the case back incorporates Buzz Aldrin's signature. Accutron indicates that the watches are entirely Swiss Made. In addition to the Flyback feature, the chronograph times to 1/10 of a second and has a 30 minute subdial.

• Movement: Swiss Quartz Analog
  Functions: Date calendar; window display. 30 min; 60 sec; 1/10 sec registers chronograph.
  Case: Solid Stainless steel. Combination satin/polished finish.
  Crown: Sport style; screw-down (threaded) with Logo engraved/embossed.
  Crystal: Sapphire - Anti-Glare treated.
  Dial: Ivory color. Arabic applied numerals. Luminous 5 minute markers/dots. Minute and split-second subdials for cumulative timing with red hands. Tachometer.
  Hands: Main: Blue outlined and luminous filled. Precision flyback dual hand – blue base and red (with luminous tip) continuing hands.
  Case Back: Screw-down style (threaded) with Signature case back honors Buzz Aldrin; pilot of the Apollo 11 Eagle lunar module.
  Band: 5-element, pin & collar assembly, solid stainless steel in combination satin/polished finish, logo engraved clasp with hidden, spring-loaded, deployant.
  Water Resistance: 100m / 330ft / 10ATM.
  Case Size: Diameter without Crowns: 42.00mm. Diameter with Crowns: 44.50mm. Height: 11.50mm.
  MSRP: $795
  

Impressions
After a post from Yamahaki on July 14, 2007 showing us the watch and multiple posts about its features, build quality, etc. I did a search online for it. Overall, extremely nice watch that was a steal at $203.19 from Overstock during one of their freakish sales that accepted multiple discounts = “$20 coupon + 15% off on all watches = 278.99 - 20 - 41.85 = $217.14 plus an outrageous $2.95 shipping by UPS ground. If someone was also a member of their club then the price dropped another $13.95 to an amazing $203.19.” or 25.6% of MSRP~ Wears well, VERY solid and easy bracelet, readable, very useful flyback feature. They are still available online and run <$300. It’s a great watch with flyback features that would cost what a descent car costs if it were a mechanical. The only downside for me is the integrated bracelet. It’s VERY solid, has loads of features, and is long enough to fit an 8 inch wrist! However, it limits your options for wearing it. There is/was a strap available from Accutron/Bulova that cost $63.33 shipped and was black leather with white contrast stitching that is wearable to 8 inches as reported and comes with an Accutron branded deployant.

Pictures from the internet:



July 11, 2009 - Two years later:
Still loving it and wearing it as often as I wear any quartz - probably worn more than any other quartz I own. Solid, dependable, still on first battery.

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This is a fantastic watch for the price.

I have the black dial version now and have had the cream dial in the past and sold it much to my regret.

Unbelievably nice review, and watch ! Love how the bracelet, along with case almost
seem to become one. What a job by Accutron. ..Thanks Vito, and of course Robert.

Max, that black dialed version of your's sounds outstanding !

Hi Tom,
Nice to hear from you.

My Accutron Eagle Pilot in black: (may not be my pic)



Dial texture and what is lumed is different from the cream color version.

max wrote:

Hi Tom,
Nice to hear from you.

My Accutron Eagle Pilot in black: (may not be my pic)



Dial texture and what is lumed is different from the cream color version.

Hi Max !

That Eagle Pilot couldn't be nicer I don't think, and the black shows off so many
neat details it's phenomenal. ..Interesting how the dial texture, as well as lume
is different with the two versions by the way Max.