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What actually matters in a pilot watch, from legibility and size to movements and straps, from a 737 captain.

We've teamed up with our friends at Airliners Live once again, and this time one lucky aviation enthusiast will win a brand-new FLYER Zulu Automatic in Sand. The prize The Zulu is named after the time every pilot flies by. Zulu time doesn't change when you cross a border, so it's on every flight plan, every weather report and every slot time. The Zulu Automatic is that same watch with a mechanical heart. Miyota (Citizen) 8205 automatic movement with day-date 39mm stainless st

Presents for pilots, crew, students and plane spotters: watches, AvGeek® clothing and keyrings, from £5 to £299.

The Flyer Watch Company is proud to support Giraffes on Tour with a special charity raffle, giving you the chance to win a Flyer Horizon Chrome Chronograph worth £299 for just £2 per entry. At The Flyer Watch Company, giving something back has always been at the heart of what we do. Since launching in 2023, we’ve supported aspiring aviators through flying and gliding scholarships, helping people take their first steps into aviation. But making a difference doesn’t have to sto

At The Flyer Watch Company, Helping Dreams Take Flight is more than just our motto. It represents one of the main reasons we started the company: to use our passion for aviation to help create opportunities for the next generation. This year, we were incredibly proud to support the Honourable Company of Air Pilots (HCAP) by funding a gliding scholarship at Midland Gliding Club, Long Mynd, giving scholar Max the opportunity to take to the skies. Taking to the skies at Long Myn

For aviation enthusiasts, every aircraft tells a story. Every flight creates a memory. Now, we're excited to introduce the latest addition to our AvGeek® collection – the Panda AvGeek® Chronograph. This first release is limited to just 50 watches of each colour. While we may introduce additional production runs in the future, this exclusive first drop is your opportunity to be among the very first to own one. CLASSIC DESIGN. AVIATION DNA. The Panda AvGeek® takes inspiration f

Last weekend, we were delighted to support the Goodwood Aerodrome Social by donating one of our watches to the event raffle in aid of the Rob Wildeboer Scholarships. The scholarships were established in memory of Rob Wildeboer, the much-loved Goodwood Flying School Manager who sadly passed away in 2021. Since then, the Goodwood aviation community has come together to continue Rob's legacy by helping aspiring pilots begin their aviation journeys. Thanks to the incredible gener

Last month, we were delighted to support Aerobility's Bulldogs & Hotdogs event at Blackbushe Airport by donating one of our limited edition Aerobility Flyer Watches to the event raffle. We are pleased to say that lucky winner Keith walked away with the prize and is now the proud owner of one of these special timepieces. Congratulations, Keith – we hope you enjoy your new "arm candy" and wear it with pride! The raffle formed part of a fantastic day celebrating aviation while r

We’re pleased to share that the Horizon Chronograph has now officially arrived and is available for immediate dispatch. After months of development, refinement, and an incredible response during the pre-order phase, the first batch has now left the factory and is in stock. Orders are being prepared and dispatched, with pre-order customers first in line. The Horizon Chronograph builds on everything we set out to achieve — a robust, aviation-inspired timepiece with everyday pra

This weekend, from 1st–3rd May 2026, marks an exciting milestone for The Flyer Watch Company as we attend our first ever motorsport event at the Donington Historic Festival, held at the iconic Donington Park. Known for celebrating classic racing cars and motorsport heritage, the event is the perfect setting for us to showcase our aviation-inspired timepieces to a new audience. While our roots are firmly in aviation, the shared values of precision, engineering and performance

We’re pleased to share that the Zulu Automatic has now officially arrived and is available for immediate dispatch. After months of development, refinement, and an incredible response during the pre-order phase, the first batch has now left the factory and is in stock. Orders are being prepared and dispatched, with pre-order customers first in line. The Zulu Automatic builds on everything we set out to achieve — a robust, aviation-inspired timepiece with everyday practicality.

We wanted to share a special moment for The Flyer Watch Company. Our co founder, David Burns, has recently been awarded the Freedom of the City of London. It is a historic honour that recognises contribution to a profession and the wider community. The ceremony took place at the Guildhall in London. While the Freedom today is largely symbolic, it still carries real meaning and reflects a level of trust, integrity and commitment. For David, this is not just a personal mileston

At The Flyer Watch Company, we are committed to making your experience as smooth and transparent as possible—no matter where you are in the world. That’s why we’re pleased to introduce Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) shipping to the EU, United States, Canada and Australia. What does this mean for you? Quite simply—no unexpected costs on delivery. When you place an order with us, the price you see at checkout is the price you pay. We take care of all applicable import duties and tax

We’re proud to announce the launch of the Horizon Chronograph, the latest addition to the aviation-inspired collection from The Flyer Watch Company. Designed around the clarity and precision of cockpit instrumentation, the Horizon Chronograph takes its inspiration from one of the most important references in flight — the horizon itself. For pilots, the horizon represents balance, awareness and orientation. Those same principles guided the design of this new model, combining p

The Flyer Watch Company is proud to announce the launch of the Zulu Automatic, the latest evolution of its popular Zulu collection and a significant step forward for the brand. Originally introduced as a quartz field watch in 2023, the Zulu was designed as a practical, aviation-inspired tool watch. The new Zulu Automatic builds on that foundation, introducing a mechanical automatic movement while retaining the clarity, reliability, and purpose-driven design that defined the o

Helping Dreams Take Flight is proud to announce the launch of its 2026 aviation scholarship programme, offering both gliding and powered flying scholarships to aspiring aviators from a wide range of backgrounds. Founded to remove financial and social barriers to aviation, Helping Dreams Take Flight exists to make flying more accessible and inclusive. The 2026 scholarship programme represents a major milestone in that mission, providing meaningful flight training opportunities

We’re proud to announce that The Flyer Watch Company is now a member of the Alliance of British Watch and Clock Makers, the official body representing and promoting British horology worldwide. This means we’re part of a network of leading British brands championing craftsmanship, innovation and heritage. It’s another step in our mission to combine aviation-inspired watchmaking with purpose — funding scholarships that help the next generation of pilots take to the skies. #Brit

We’ve been celebrating a very special milestone — our first scholars, Max and Silke, who were recognised at The Air League Awards Reception at the Royal Aeronautical Society in London on Thursday. ✈️ A huge thank you to The Air League for awarding and supporting their scholarships, and to all of our customers, supporters, and partners who make moments like this possible. Seeing our scholars thrive is exactly what Helping Dreams Take Flight is all about. From everyone at The F

We’re proud to support our charity partner Helping Dreams Take Flight, dedicated to opening the skies to aspiring aviators. Their aviation scholarships are launching soon — helping the next generation of pilots turn dreams into reality. Visit helpingdreamstakeflight.com for updates and how to apply. 💙 #HelpingDreamsTakeFlight #AviationScholarships #AvGeek #FuturePilots #FlyingDreams #AviationCommunity #Charity

For Max, a recent graduate from Surrey, aviation has been a lifelong companion — a passion sparked in childhood and now fuelled by opportunity. This year, through The Air League and proudly supported by The Flyer Watch Company, that dream took another step towards reality when Max was awarded a flying scholarship at Booker Aviation. “Aviation has been part of my life for as long as I can remember,” Max began. “My grandfather had a successful career in both the RAF and as a co