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Do pilots wear Apple watches?

We've been flying with the Apple Watch since it first launched and it's become increasingly useful every year for both preflight weather checks and as an in-cockpit resource.



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Several pilots set records while wearing an Oyster. Others used a Rolex watch as an on-board chronometer. Since 2022, the watch has a resolutely professional appearance, its case sporting straight sides and a winding crown guard.

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The answer is mostly no. Indeed, some professional pilots don't wear watches at all. It comes down to personal preference. Times have changed, said Mark Vanhoenacker, British Airways 787 pilot and author of Skyfaring and How to Land a Plane.

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What the ads are selling is so-called pilot watches, which typically feature a black dial and bold, white and luminescent hands. There's real history behind these watches. But as it turns out, most airline pilots don't wear pilot watches at all.

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Most airlines have a similar policy when it comes to tattoos. They allow pilot tattoos as long as they are not visible while on duty and do not contain any offensive content. This means that any tattoos on the hands, neck, or face must be covered up while on duty.

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Apple Lithium-ion Batteries They're inside every iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch, MacBook, and AirPods, helping you do all kinds of things in all kinds of places. Find out more about your battery to get the most out of it throughout its lifespan — and beyond.

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