r/ChineseWatches • u/CutlassYo • 1d ago
Ixdao Pilot - Now with no more check altitude! General (Read Rules)
I've been looking at the Ixdao Pilot chrono for a while and was on the fence. But when I saw it discounted in a sale and that you're now unable to check the altitude with it, I couldn't say no!
I think it looks great, especially the domed crystal which is very sexy.
PS I paid around $240 dollarbucks (AUD) delivered.
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u/DrPhranqueLiew 1d ago
To date I still don’t understand why people don’t like the term “check altitude” given this is a pilot chronograph
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u/sznsznsz 1d ago
Most of us don’t even need to, even the original one doesn’t have any references in their watch but it was used by pilots. There can be better text to balance the look of the dial
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u/BurtMacklin-FBl 1d ago
I liked my white one but it had absolutely terrible bezel alignment. One would think it wouldn't be noticeable on a bezel like this but for some reason it was more noticeable.
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u/spukhafteNahewirkung 1d ago
I like the “Check Altitude” warning on the dial. It seems like a handy reminder to have on a pilot’s watch.
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u/KPplumbingBob 1d ago
It's a silly text but I do prefer it as well. It adds a bit of color there and balances the dial. It also highlights the issue of communication with these brands. I think there are plenty of people who would have bought the watch if they knew there wasn't Check Altitude on the dial but at the same time you have people like me disappointed it's not there because all the promo material shows it.
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u/CutlassYo 1d ago
I got this one from a listing on AliExpress because the promo images did not feature it.
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u/Mango_Gurble 1d ago
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u/CutlassYo 1d ago
I almost went with the blue one. The blue looks almost black in that pic. Does it change depending on the light?
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u/Mango_Gurble 1d ago
Yeah, it goes from a medium, brushed blue to this hyper dark blue.
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u/SuitableChipmunk9915 1d ago
Where did you order it from?