Torgoen T16 Blue Chronograph Pilot Watch for Men, Swiss Quartz, Sapphire Crystal with Vintage Brown Leather Strap

I was unfamiliar with Torgoen watches until I began reseach. I was impressed with reviews and decided to buy tne watch. It arrived promply and It was everything i wanted: quartz, swiss made, 316 stainless, sapphire crystal, all this structured into a smartly designed case of high quality stainless. The watch was just as advertised and I loved it. But i had just one problem the case was 44mm and to large for my wrist. I felt misemiserable, the watch was not a prime product and i felt i probably would have difficulty since it was a non primer seller. I was wrong. With a single email requesting an exchange for the 44mm to a 41mmn Torgoen my request was granted. I recieved a immediate response from Carol Vega. She understood my need and provided a quick resolution I am not sure of her job description, but was was impressed with her service to a customer. This positive, helpful behavior is in marked contrast to common customer service help. Carol Vega is one competent representive and a great spokesperson for Torgeonand Amazon. Carol thank you for your service and know that i will soon be making another purchase.

Fantastic watch

Really nice watch!

Years ago I bought a Torgoen GMT watch that helps you tell time in three different time zones. When I saw it, I bought it because at the time I was doing coast to coast business travel and wanted to keep track of the time back home. It has a striking look and even though it's several years old, it has kept working perfectly (with the occasional battery change). I still use it for personal cross time zone travel (recently drove across Indiana from NJ.)When Torgoen watches started showing up as Vine evaluation products, I ordered a Pilot's Watch and quickly learned that the brand still has its mojo. It was beautiful, had the same comfortable strap as my GMT from years ago and was accurate to boot. When I saw this beautiful leather strap chronograph, I put in a request for one. Leather is a classic watch band material and I thought this chronograph looked like the contrast between the blue dial and saddle tan strap was tres chic!Like all watches I evaluate, I tested this one against an atomic clock and found the accuracy perfect. The dial is clean and very legible - important when you use the stop watch function to time a race (I write about cars and follow motorsport). The movement sets the stop watch sweep second hand at the 12 position until you press one of the pushers to start timing. This makes tracking elapsed time simple to check since it's sweeping across the main watch face dial. Some makers use a movement that buries the stopwatch second hand in a sub dial and I personally think this lessens the usefulness of the chronograph function - especially if you are timing fast action like a car, horse or foot race.Watches serve several purposes. First, obviously, is providing accurate time and date. This one does that easily. The second, it has to be reliable meaning it is rugged enough for daily wear. Finally, it has to look good. A little bling never hurts and this watch scores a triple win for me.Accurate, rugged and good looking - win, win, win...Recommended

I wasn’t familiar with this brand but a single Google search convinced me it was worth looking into. Made by group of aviation enthusiasts and experienced watch manufacturers, Torgoen as a brand truly delivers. This particular watch is a classic, combination of brown leather strap and blue face never gets old. The strap is thick and obviously premium leather. There are many small details giving immediate premium feel to the watch. Numbers and all pointers are large and thick and easy to read although face looks a little busy and slightly overcrowded BUT because of the color scheme everything is easy to read. Watch movement is made by Rhonda which is premium watch movement maker that can also be found in Tag Heuer, Victorinox and other high end brands. Sapphire crystal is one of the best and toughest choices for a watch which is exactly what T16 features. All things considered, I am quite pleased with this watch in both aspects of visual appearance and a watch quality.

The Torgoen T16 is a gorgeous watch. I was stunned when I opened up the packaging, which is also high quality to see how good the watch looked. This could honestly pass for hundreds above the asking price. The build is nice and strong and I’ve gotten multiple compliments on it. My girlfriend likes this particular watch with the Navy watch face on a silver body and brown leather strap more than all my other watches. I’ll include some pictures of the watch. It looks even better in person! Timing is accurate and it’s a head turner! I can easily recommend this watch if you’re looking for a stylish timepiece that looks and feels luxurious!

I can't help but think of Happy when I wear this watch. He was a man I met on the outskirts of the West Desert in Utah ending out his final years. All he wanted was a Sopwith Camel like he had learned to fly in, a model would have done. He made models of all the planes he could but had a soft spot for those he had flown himself. He'd tell stories of his adventures flying mail, flying transport, flying stunts, and joining the "butterfly club." This is the style of watch he enjoyed wearing when practicing his trade. Big round glow in the dark numbers so he didn't have to concentrate to see what time it was as he navigated his flying machine across the ocean at night, or making delivery calculations in the day. It was a life of adventure on the wing, and this watch encapulates all of that.