The pilot watch has become a fashionable timepiece since its inception in the early 20th century. The pilot version of the watch though came later after several developments of the wristwatch; many people regard pilot watches as the first wristwatch. Now the most fashionable stylist pilot watch adds a sharp look to your personality and increases values in men’s oldest fashion. To bring that personality into your attire, we present a list of the top 8 best pilot watches under 500. We believe listed products will fulfill your expectation for hunting the desire watches in a reasonable price range.

Let’s see the best pilot watches under 500 among our selected list according to our experts.

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Comparing Best Pilot Watches Under 500

Best Pilot Watches Under 500 Reviews 2021

In this article, we have included the best pilot watches under 500. If you choose anyone from them, believe me, these watches will fulfill your expectation in a reasonable price range.

1. Bulova Dress Watch (Model: 98A186)

Bulova has a rich historical background of its inception. Its engineering was tapped by NASA to help with the US space effort. With the collaboration of both of them, 46 missions were led from the mid-1950s into the 1970s. During the period, Bulova’s innovative Accutron technology was used in all instrument panel clocks and time-keeping mechanisms of the missions.

Bulova introduced its Bulova LUNAR PILOT CHRONOGRAPH technology. The design of the technology is a customization of the watch to perform in astronomical conditions. The timepiece could track time without having oxygen, water, or any battery power. Using the exclusive 262kHz vibrational frequency of the high-performance quartz movement, Bulova presents unparalleled accuracy.

The leather strap Sapphire Flat watch adds value to your personality to a large extent. The analog-quartz movement of the watch is one of the oldest man’s fashion with a 45mm polish stainless steel case diameter.

The black dial along with the white accents and the anti-reflective sapphire crystal can be visible from a far distance. Water-resistant to 50m is one of the noticeable features of the Bulova Dress Watch.

Key Features

1. Six-hand chronograph movement.
2. For Precise accuracy, it uses high-performance quartz technology with 262 kHz vibrational frequency.
3. Black dial with white accents and anti-reflective curved sapphire crystal for quick time focus.
4. Black leather NATO-style strap design with three piece buckle closure.
5. Water-resistant up to 50m

Product Specification

Product dimension	5.98 x 5.98 x 5.98 inches
Batteries	1 Lithium-ion batteries required. (included)
Item Weight	130 gram
Shape	Round
Display Type	Analog
Clasp	Deployment Clasp With Safety
Case Materials	Stainless Steel
Case Diameter	45 mm
Case Thickness	13.5mm
Band Materials	Leather
Band Length	Men’s Standard
Bandwidth	20mm
Band Color	Black
Dial Color	Black
Bezel Metal	Stainless Steel
Water-Resistant	50m

2. Citizen Watches Mens JY8078-01L Promaster Skyhawk A-T

Citizen celebrates its 100 years with a mastermind in watchmaking using innovative technologies. It treats itself as a ‘citizen of the world’ and solders the responsibility to patronize positive changes and evaluation in the timepiece. In this line, the addition of Citizen’s Eco-Drive technology dedicates to make a better world and its environment. With the help of the power of any natural or artificial light, Eco-Drive technology runs the Citizen watches, converting the light to power.

The series of Promaster Shyawk A-T of Citizen Watches Men developed with Eco-Drive technology must enrich your personality with the smart look of it. The watch never uses a battery, and there is no fear of the end of battery power. The precise timepiece keeps atomic, synchronized times of 43 cities of the world that facilitates you to be a local guy across the world. The Chronograph-functionality of the watch performs at 1/100 of a second for perfect time-keeping.

The intricate dial features of the watch include hours markers designed to see from a far distance instantly. Dual time and perpetual calendar always keep the watch in your attention for instant time and date showing. Alarms and countdown timers add more utilities with the dial pad for daily needs. Digital backlight helps to see the time in a dark area is the most different feature in the pilot watch category. UTC display panel shows world time instant and brings a more smart look at the watch.

Key Features

1. The watch driven with Eco-Drive technology to take flight in with stellar style.
2. Available in different styles as distinctive and impressive as desire.
3. The watch is built with stainless steel and anti-reflective crystal dome design.
4. Uses power from the light of any kind, artificial or natural.
5. No fear of end of battery for time keeping.
6. Atomic and synchronized time-keeping in over 43 different cities.
7. Water-resistant facility over the depth of 200 meters.
8. Chronograph-functionality at 1/100 of a second for idle time keeping.
9. Digital backlight and UTC display increase the value and look of the watch.

Product Specification

Weight	349 gram
Product Dimension	4.72 x 4.72 x 4.72 inches
Shape	Round
Dial window material type	Sapphire Crystal
Display type	Analog
Metal stamp	No-metal-stamp (fashion only)
Case material	Stainless steel
Case diameter	45 mm
Case thickness	15 mm
Band width	23 mm
Band material	Stainless steel
Band colors	Silver, blue
Calendar	Perpetual calendar
Water-resistant depth	200 m
Special features	Alarms, Screw down crown, countdown timer, UTC display

3. Seiko Men’s Stainless Steel Japanese-Automatic Watch (Model: SARB017)

Over 139 years, Seiko has been the leading producer of different timepieces with a renowned brand value. During the century, Seiko developed many series of watches using many new innovative technologies. Many of their clocks are the first addition in their categories.

Seiko Men’s Stainless Steel has been featured with 50 hours power reserve facility. There is no fear of losing power for the clock. Having 23-jewel automatic movement, the watch has both manual and automatic winding capabilities. It beats at 21600 vibrations per hour with the power.

The look of the scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and Inner Rotating Compass Ring adds value to the men’s fashion and so to the personality. The world-famous Japanese-automatic movement is the secrete of its clock functionality.

The crocodile-patterned brown leather strap makes a sharp look in the men’s hand. The green dial pad, gold-toned hands, and numerals, one inner rotating compass ring, date calendar, LumiBrite hands, and markers make the different look from the watch. The watch is very suitable for marine professionals and serious surface water sports.

Key Features

1. Automatic movement and reserves power for 50 hours.
2. Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal glass for long durability.
3. Inner rotating compass ring for directional detection support.
4. Water-resistant capacity up to the depth of 200m.
5. Gold-toned hands and numerals design with a date calendar, LumiBrite hands, and markers.

Product Specification

Weight	68 gram
Product Dimension	12 x 2.25 x 2.2 inches
Item shape	Round
Dial window material type	Synthetic Sapphire Crystal
Display type	Analog
Clasp	Tang Buckle
Case material	Stainless steel
Case diameter	39.5mm
Case thickness	12 mm
Band material	Leather
Band length	Men’s standard
Band width	20 mm
Band color	Brown
Dial color	Green
Bezel materials	Stainless steel
Bezel function	Bidirectional
Calendar	Date
Water-resistance	200m
Special feature	Japanese-automatic movement

4. Pantor Sealion 300m Mens Automatic 42mm Pro Dive Watch

The American brand Pantor committed to the precision and innovation of timepieces with the aim of great performance. The watches of Pantor are specially designed for divers. Each Pantor watch is designed with usability, reliability, and efficiency along with the experience of 25 years. The design can meet all the demands of people while they are in sports or in daily life.

The beauty of the Pantor watch is its 42mm size that fits into most people’s wrists. The 326L stainless steel bracelets allow better inner sports passion. A high-quality stainless steel case and sapphire crystal glass make long durability of the watch to a great extent.

The watch is available with both rubber and bracelet straps to fulfill customer’s demands. Everyone will love the service of the watch once put it on his wrist and will become a fan of Pantor because of its total outlook and enhance beauty.

Key Features

1. 42mm size watch to fit into most people’s wrist.
2. Glorious watch designed to meet all the demands when in sports or in daily life.
3. Automatic Helium Valve at 9H perfect for divers.
4. Automatic mechanical movement at 21600 beat rate and 41 hours reserve power.
5. Built with scratch protective sapphire crystal glass and high-quality stainless steel case.

Product Specification

Weight	130.40 gram
Product Dimension	7.09 x 3.7 x 2.52 inches
Item shape	Round
Dial window material type	Synthetic Sapphire Crystal
Display type	Analog
Clasp	Push Button Deployment Clasp
Case material	High-quality Stainless steel
Case diameter	42 mm
Case thickness	12.60 mm
Band material	Stainless Steel
Band length	Men’s standard
Band width	22 mm
Band color	Metallic
Dial color	Black/Blu/Green
Bezel materials	Stainless steel
Bezel function	Unidirectional
Calendar	Date
Water-resistance	300m
Special feature	Screw down crown, Luminous
Movement	Japanese Automatic
Inside the box	Pantor Sealion Wrist Watch. English Instruction Buckles adjust tool Multifunction watch packaging, can be used for other products. Additional rubber strap

5. Hamilton Men’s H64611535 Khaki King Pilot Black Watch with Brown Leather Band

Hamilton is one of the oldest timepiece producers having experience of over a hundred and thirty years. Using a unique combination of both Swiss precision and American spirit Hamilton creates distinctive versatile watches for style individuals alike. The key factor behind the success of Hamilton is the innovation of different new technologies. In the line, they introduced the world’s first battery-powered watches, first digital light watches, and also extended movement power reserve up to 80 hours.

Hamilton Men’s H64611535 Khaki King Pilot Black Watch built with polish and brushed stainless steel case brings elegance to your personality with a brown leather band. A combination of out minute track, Arabic numeral hour markers, black dial with luminous hands, day/date window make Hamilton Men’s Khaki King an aviation-inspired watch. The 42mm stainless steel case and the anti-reflective sapphire glass fit in the men’s hands very well.

The water-resistant feature of the watch up to 200m allows the professionals for marine activities and surface water sports.

Key Features

1. 42 mm stainless steel case and anti-reflective sapphire dial window.
2. Swiss quartz movement ETA caliber 955.422 with analog display.
3. Outer minutes track, inner hour track, black dial with silvertone arrow luminous hands allows us to see the time from a far distance.
4. Water-resistance capacity up to 200m suitable for marine professionals.
5. Day-date calendar, pin buckle, Brown oil leather strap.

Product Specification

Weight	150 gram
Product Dimension	5.7 x 5.7 x 3.9 inches
Item shape	Round
Dial window material type	Sapphire Crystal
Display type	Analog
Clasp	Tang Buckle
Case material	Stainless steel
Case diameter	42 mm
Case thickness	11 mm
Band material	Leather
Band length	Men’s standard
Band width	20 mm
Band color	Brown
Dial color	Black
Bezel materials	Stainless steel
Bezel function	Stationary
Calendar	Day-Date
Water-resistance	200m
Special feature	Screw-in-caseback
Movement	Swiss Quartz

6. Laco Augsburg Type A Dial German Automatic Pilot Watch 861688

Laco is one of the oldest companies producing watches for over 100 years. During these days, it built its brand image for the highest quality watch production with optimal functionality and design. Today Laco means quality and timeless design in the field of watches. It has already become a big seller in both Type A and Type B dials.

Laco Augsburg Type A Dial German Automatic Pilot Watch 861688 is updated with scratch-resistant sapphire crystal in its 42mm size case. Using Citizen Miyota 821A automatic (self-winding) movement technology, the watch ensures a perfect time display.

The special feature of the Laco Augsburg watch is its SuperLuminova treated hands and the dial marker. The features allow readability in the dark. As a consequence of the original WWII Laco watches, Augsburg 861688 has no date or day window.

The case of the watch is solid stainless steel that remains steady for a long time with a rivets brown leather strap. Water-resistant up to 50m allows the watch for diving professionals.

Key Features

1. 42 mm dial case built with anti-scratch sapphire crystal glass.
2. Driven with Citizen Miyota 821A automatic (self-winding) movement.
3. SuperLuminova treated hands and markers allows readability in the dark.
4. The decorated brown leather strap adds more value as well as beauty.
5. Water-resistant capacity up to 50m allows the divers to use it.

Product Specification

Weight	93.3 gram (including strap)
Product Dimension	11.73 x 4.25 x 2.13 inches
Item shape	Round
Dial window material type	Synthetic Sapphire Crystal
Display type	Analog
Clasp	Tang Buckle
Case material	Stainless steel
Case diameter	42 mm
Case thickness	12 mm
Band material	Leather
Band length	Men’s standard
Band width	20 mm
Band color	Brown with rivets
Dial color	Black
Bezel materials	Stainless steel
Calendar	Date
Water-resistance	50m
Movement	Japanese Automatic
Special feature	Chronograph Hands, Numbers and figures filled with Superluminova C3

7. Invicta Men’s Speedway Quartz Watch with Stainless-Steel Strap, Black, 24 (Model: 22785)

Invicta is known as the ‘master of case complication’ with an established brand history of over a century. The core of the brand history of Invicta enriched with innovative excellence. It has taken the precise art of case construction to a new level. Now, Invicta is one of the most technically capable watchmakers in the world.

In the line, Invicta Speedway Men’s watch featured a black stainless steel case, as well as a black band, closes with a fold-over safety clasp.

The reason behind the gorgeous look of the watch is its black dial with silver-tone and Tritnite luminous white hands and hour markers. There are three subdials of 60 seconds, 60 minutes, and 24 hours. The Flame Fusion crystal and push-pull crown add more beauty to the watch is the textured dial is the most focusing sight of the handsomely crafted timepiece.

The Invicta Watch Group is a name of innovation and inclusion of consistent quality and brand personality. Invention reputation and style in the design of case construction and design is its oldest passion. With the forward-thinking energy, Invicta equips its timepieces to suit and satisfy the difference of sensation. To maintain the highest quality in each watch, Invicta rigorously testes to ensure optimum standards.

Key Features

1. Black dial with silver tone with 48 mm black ion-plated stainless steel case.
2. Black band closes with a fold-over safety clasp.
3. Three subdials of 60 seconds, 60 minutes and 24 hours.
4. Tritnite white luminous hands and hour markers visible from far distance.
5. Quartz Movement and water-resistance up to 100 m.

Product Specification

Weight	20.8 gram (including strap)
Product Dimension	3.7 x 4.65 x 4.17 inches
Item shape	Round
Dial window material type	Synthetic Sapphire Crystal
Display type	Analog
Clasp	Deployment Clasp With Safety
Case material	Stainless steel
Case diameter	48 mm
Case thickness	13 mm
Band material	Stainless steel
Band length	185 mm
Band width	24 mm
Band color	Black
Dial color	Black
Bezel materials	Stainless steel
Bezel Function	Stationary
Water resistance	100m
Movement	Quartz Movement

8. Xezo Air Commando Japanese-Automatic Diver’s Pilots Gun-Metal Watch. Ruthenium Sunburst Dial. 2nd Time Zone. 300 M WR

The Xozo, also know as ‘Zee-zo’ is a famous brand name of luxury products that creates timepieces for the individuals who appreciate spectacular design, a grandness on limited-edition production, and traditional “Old World” accomplishment using only high-quality materials. Each of Xezo exquisite timepieces is created to reflect an individual’s good taste and the integrity, skills, and care of artisans.

The Xezo Air Commando line of watch design inspired by the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the 16th Fighter Group, also known as Air Commandos. The edition of the timepiece is limited to 500 pieces or less.

This limited-edition watch is designed for any sports activity. The outlook of it is also dressy enough for professionals. Additionally, the timepiece is handy and suitable in any environment.

The timepiece is featured with shock-resistant materials, durable, Arabic numerals, Citizen-Automatic 24 jewel Miyota 9015 movement with date, and a beautiful grey metallic dial. The beautiful case has two bezels of minutes at the outer and dual time zones at the inner side. Swiss-Luminova luminescence on hands and numeral, X-large band with push pin construction is adjustable for a small wrist.

Xezo Air Commando partnered with many renowned personalities, among them former President Bill Clinton, Eva Longoria, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, and Alicia Keys are a few.

Key Features

1. Miyota 9015 Automatic Movement works smoothly for accurate time display.
2. Case of the timepiece built with Surgical-grade 316L stainless steel and anti-scratch sapphire crystal.
3. Grey metallic dial with Swiss-Luminova luminescence hands and Arabic numerals.
4. Screw down 3’oclock crown and buttons, water-resistant up to 300M, and 42-hours power reserve.
5. The band is constructed with a push pin and is adjustable to fit small size wrists.
6. Each Air Commando series timepiece is carefully examined to meet the quality standard.

Product Specification

Weight	224 gram
Product Dimension	2.1 x 1.8 x 0.5 inches
Item shape	Round
Dial window material	Sapphire Crystal
Display type	Analog
Clasp	Fold over clasp with safety
Case material	Stainless steel
Case diameter	43.7 mm
Case thickness	13.6 mm
Band material	Stainless steel
Band length	230 mm
Bandwidth	22 mm
Band color	Gun Metal
Dial color	Gray
Bezel materials	Stainless steel
Bezel Function	Stationary
Water resistance	300m
Movement	Japanese Automatic

Buying Guideline of Best Pilot Watches Under 500

The pilot watch is one kind of wristwatch specially designed to meet the demand of aircraft pilots. Though the pilot watch was designed for pilots, the style of the watch became very popular with many people who like to add elegant value to their fashion.

We considered a few features of the watches to list them in our chart. Let’s have a look at the common features of them.

Larger Dial

The main advantage of the pilot watch is its quick time display in any weather and light. To make instant time, the dial pad of the display is generally larger than the other wristwatches. Additionally, the dial pad uses dark color contrasting numbers or indices. The ultimate goal of the extended size is to help the time seekers instantly. The general dial size of a pilot is 55mm.

Brightness

The pilot watch has the most attractive feature luminosity. This enhances the readability of the time to see the time at night flight.

Additional Bezel Pattern

Some pilot watches have extra marking around the bezel that makes the watch look like a small flight computer. The advantage of the feature is to assist in the calculation of fuel burn and wind correction angles.

Dual time Function

The most special feature of a pilot, the watch is the function of a dual time setting which helps to track time in different time zones.

Other features

The pilot watch features with anti-magnetic seal with crystal technology which protects the watch from sudden pressure drops. The watch generally has an oversized winding crown.

Conclusion

Pilot watches are always popular as the oldest men’s fashion since their inception. This is because the watches added more value in the fashion and also bring a few extra facilities in the dial of the watch. The more the watch enhances the elegance in personality, the higher it costs. We understand your demand and arrange here the ‘best pilot watches under 500’ list considering the easy availability of the watches. We hope the list will help to fulfill your dream of a pilot watch.

Add a watch from the list in your fashion and bring a sharp look to your personality.