The New Micromilspec Pilot Worldtimer

Norwegian watchmaking company Micromilspec has only stepped out of the limelight in the past year or two, as it was previously fully focused on military-issued watchmaking for service members and women around the world. Watches like the TMBN Telemark Bataljon, for instance, were made in close collaboration with said bataljon and made available for active or retired members of that specific unit. Since 2023, watches have slowly become commercially available, and now there’s a new star on the horizon: the Pilot Worldtimer. 

The case is in the familiar octagonal shape that all Micromilspec watches have come in so far. It is made from grade 5 titanium, which is polished and measures 42mm across and 15mm in height. On top, there’s a bidirectional rotating bezel with a black ceramic insert that shows the world’s time zones in positive relief. On the right, the screw-down crown is flanked by rectangular pushers for the chronograph. And with a water-resistance of 200 meters, it’s ready for the job at hand, whether it’s business or pleasure!

The dial is available in black or white and is designed to provide maximum contrast and legibility. They have a grained finish, which befits the utilitarian style of the overall watch perfectly. The central hands for the hours, minutes and chronograph seconds are black, with white tips for the GMT and chrono seconds hand over the black dial. The applied markers, as well as the hour and minute hands, are finished with Super-LumiNova. Further details included recessed chronograph sub-dials, a three-digit date window with an arrow pointer, and a sloped flange with the 24-hour scale.

Inside we find La Joux-Perret’s calibre L122 automatic chronograph, which not only displays time and elapsed time, but also indicates a second time zone with a central GMT hand. Paired with the functionality of the rotating bezel, this makes for a rather practical travel watch altogether. It runs at a rate of 28,800vph and delivers a sturdy 60-hour power reserve. The movement is hidden from view by a solid caseback bearing the Micromilspec logo.

The new Micromilspec Pilot Worldtimer comes on a grade 5 titanium bracelet with a folding clasp or a black leather or rubber strap with a pin buckle that both integrate neatly into the case. As part of the permanent collection, it retails for EUR 3,500, which seems like a fair deal.

For more information, please visit micromilspec.com.