On 17-Dec-2003, "Brinks" wrote:

So, I was wondering, what would
everyone like to see as a minimum set of features in an ideal watch?


Years ago we replaced the standard equipment analog clock on our instrument
panel with a digital multifunction clock/timer, which is much easier to use
(for typical aviation functions) than any wris****ch, and has integral
backlighting.

That said, I have a Casio digital watch with built-in electronic altimeter.
The altimeter function has been shown to agree fairly closely with the
airplane's altimeter. It could provide a usable backup in the unlikely
event of altimeter failure while in IMC. Of course, it won't work in a
pressurized airplane.

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-Elliott Drucker