Kobold Professional B Pilot's Watch

Why would one buy a pilot’s watch if one’s not a pilot, you might ask?

Pilot’s watches are renowned for their utility — legible, practical, rugged and handsome, they’re beloved by many who have never (and likely will never) actually sit behind the controls of an aircraft. Available in numerous configurations and designs, they’re a significant entry in the history of the “tool watch” and have only become more important and collectible in recent years. 

Kobold, an American company founded by a German in Pennsylvania in the late 1990s, makes some of the best tool watches in the world. From divers to chronographs to GMTs to pilot’s watches, their often-oversized wares are beloved for their tactical bent and extreme ruggedness. One of their original models, the Professional B Chronograph, is a particular favorite of collectors, and an awesome, under-the-radar pilot’s watch. 

This particular Professional B Chronograph ref. 351-65, dating from circa the late 1990s to the early 2000s, features a 37.5mm stainless steel screw-back case, round chronograph pushers, a black dial with rare italic Arabic typeface, a quickset date window at 3 o’clock, a 30-minute counter at 12 o’clock, a 12-hour counter at 6 o’clock, and tritium luminous material on the indices and matching pencil handset. It’s powered by the handwound Valjoux 7760 chronograph movement, giving it a true vintage feel, and fitted to a black leather strap.

Handsome, well-proportioned, unique, and featuring an untouched case in excellent condition that shows only small signs of wear, this is a true pilot’s watch through and through — though in this case, a wildly affordable one considering it’s pedigree.

Take this one for a spin!

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Condition

Since our pieces are vintage or pre-owned, please expect wear & patina from usage and age. Please read each item description and examine all product images.

Warranty

We back each Analog:Shift vintage timepiece with a one-year mechanical warranty from the date of purchase.

International Buyers

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All of our watches include complementary insured shipping within the 50 states.

Most of our products are on hand and will ship directly from our headquarters in New York City. In some cases, watches will be shipped directly from one of our authorized partners.

We generally ship our products via FedEx, fully insured, within 5 business days of purchase. An adult signature is required for receipt of all packages for insurance purposes. Expedited shipping is available at an additional cost. We are also happy to hand deliver your purchase in Manhattan or you may pick it up at our showroom.

Returns must be sent overnight or by priority international delivery, fully insured and paid for by the customer. A restocking fee may apply. Watches must be returned in the same condition as initially shipped.

We welcome international buyers, please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.