The Pilot 39 Automatic ($550-$700) is a budget watch with a great movement. The ETA 2824-2 the Pilot 39 uses is a swiss made automatic winding, 25 jewel movement. It’s used by a number of high-end brands like Tudor, Breitling, and Tag Heuer, and when regulated correctly it can keep time just as well as the 2892. The case of the Pilot is 39mm and made from stainless steel. It has a brushed finish and is capped off with a sapphire crystal. You can also get the case in black PVD and you have your choice of bands; black, dark brown, or light brown leather, and stainless steel or Milanaise mesh.
Bamford watches are historically very expensive. For example, if you wanted a customized Tag Heuer you can expect to pay $1500-$2000 for the watch and another $2000-$3000 for the customizations. That’s why the announcement of The Bamford Mayfair Watch ($500) a big deal. The Mayfair started out as an in-house loaner watch for clients who […]