Torgoen Swiss T05 GMT Aviation Watch T05104 black IP tones define this high-performance timepiece from Torgoen. With an additional hand for 24 hour military Format(GMT), this precision timepiece also offers a convenient date display. Framed by a unique, black IP stainless steel case with screw details, the large, round dial features luminescent hands and hour markers. With a smooth, black IP Stainless Steel Bracelet, this precision instrument is water resistant to 330 feet (100 meters). High Grade black IP Stainless Steel case Mineral Crystal with Anti Glare Coating Swiss Quartz with Movement by Ronda. Water Resistant for 10 ATM (330 feet). Non Radioactive long lasting Luminescence Indexes and hands. Case diameter (w/o crowns and pushers) – 42mm (1 21/32”) Case Thickness – 14.6mm (9/16”) Crystal Diameter – 38mm (1 1/2”) Weight with Strap - 3.2 0z. Strap Width - 22mm Simplicity, Boldness and Functionality Torgoen was founded by an enthusiastic private pilot, Benzi Rosenski. Rosenski, also a veteran of the watch manufacturing industry, combined these two passions to create Torgoen – Professional Pilot Watches. Rosenski envisioned a line of timepieces for pilots that are functional, affordable, well designed and durable. In 1998 the first Torgoen Swiss timepieces rolled off the production line. The name Torgoen is derived from Thor, the god of thunder in Nordic mythology, and Goen which is a derivative of “go”. The name symbolizes the boldness, functionality and simplicity of design (Thor) in time keeping devices (Goen). These principles guide the Torgoen team in the creation and updating of the line. Although the design of all Torgoen watches has functionalities useful for pilots, it is also perfect for ordinary people who appreciate tangible quality and no-nonsense, yet sophisticated design. The dials have numerals, markers and indexes inspired by cockpit instruments like altimeters and speed gauges. Cockpit instruments have been a subject of ergonomic studies that go back to World War II. This is part of the functionality and boldness that guides Torgoen. E6B Flight Computer – Useful also in the supermarket In many of its models, Torgoen uses an E6B Flight Computer based on the original design by the US army during World War II. The name was simply the Catalog part number of the device. It allows the pilot to easily solve problems of speed, distance and time. By knowing two of these variables, one can deduct the third with ease. This is based on a regular slide rule which was used by some of us that attended high school before the introduction of pocket calculators. It enables the user to perform any multiplication and division calculations. It is especially good while performing conversions of units and even exchange rate calculations. The watches come with a booklet in three languages with clear instructions of how to use the E6B and examples of how the E6B will help solve calculation problems. GMT (Zulu Time) – Keeping track of home-time for travelersTorgoen incorporated in many of its models another feature that is commonly used by pilots and favored by watch enthusiasts - a second time zone displayed in a 24 hour format. Communications between the cockpit and air traffic controllers always use GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) as a common standard. It avoids confusion by pilots arriving at an airport from different time zones. Every time zone in the globe has a designated letter. GMT was designated with the letter Z and pilots call it Zulu time since Zulu is the phonetic alphabet for Z. It is also useful for travelers crossing different time zones who wish to keep their home-time handy and easily displayed on their watches. Today the Torgoen brand includes 12 series in its line-up with over 61 different versions. "Considering the components and materials used, we feel that this brand is one of the best values in the market today". Torgoen Academy As part of the contribution and commitment to the aviation industry, Torgoen sponsors the Torgoen Academy for flight safety. The academy’s curriculum delivers specialized flight training to both private and commercial pilots that will increase aviation safety by teaching aviators essential recovery and survival skills not normally offered in either primary or advanced flight training. The Torgoen Academy’s training makes pilots safer by teaching them to deal with departures from normal flight, upsets due to turbulence and mechanical failures. Following a structured syllabus, pilots develop the ability to keep a cool head while applying techniques learned in the school’s aerobatic training aircraft to resolve the situation at hand. "We literally turn pilot’s upside-down in real airplanes in order to give them the confidence to fix the problem without the panic."
M**Y
Good Aviation Watch
Overall, I really like this watch. I am a professional pilot. First flying jets for the Air Force and now as a civilian. I've worn a lot of watches. This watch looks good and Is easy to read (even bouncing around in the cockpit). I love the Zulu time hand. My only criticism is the weight. It's significantly heavier than it needs to be. It took a week for my arm to get used to the weight. It needs to be worn snug on the arm or it bangs into your wrist. If I didn't like everything else about the watch, I would have sent it back because of the weight.
R**H
Very nice watch, and well suited to its purpose.
I have to admit that when I took the watch out of its box I was astounded at how heavy it is. I liked the look, but it has a very thick case that I did not think I would like. I decided not to open it any further, but to think about it for a day before keeping it or returning it. After deliberating the pro's and con's I decided to keep it. The band comes with enough links to wear it on my leg, so I had to remove some from both sides(not really difficult if you have small tools). The picture with the product showing its orientation on a wrist is pretty accurate. It is a large watch, and I do not have especially large wrists. However, the watch wears very comfortably, and the weight is not really all that noticeable. I am very happy with my decision, and expect to get good use from the watch. I have been flying for a long time, and this provides the most basic needs I have determined. It has big numbers for easy viewing, dual time with GMT indicator, and a sweep hand for timing if necessary. The case and band are very well made, and the look is that of an expensive watch. This is not a chronograph (which I could never see well enough to use anyway), but it is an excellent aviation watch.
B**H
I love this watch
Bigger than it looks. Heavy, too. Works well.Perfect for flying (and timing) holding patterns (a big visible second hand).Luminous hands are excellent. Bright for a long time.Love it.
M**D
Great Watch
Torgoen Black T05 was a gift for my son when he graduated USAF pilot training, he loved it and it looked so good on him I will get one of these for myself later this year.
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