Pilots’ watches have long been an instrument of style and utility, but they haven’t changed much in the last hundred years. But what will these timepieces look like in 2022? It’s hard to predict, but it’s fun to speculate on what might be in store for pilots’ watches if we move ahead 15 years from now. This piece explores some things that might be common in pilots’ watches by 2022. Pilots' Watches Automatic Chronograph The best pilots watches for 2022 will most likely be an automatic chronograph. This features a stopwatch and a date display window at the 3:00 position. Moreover, it comes with a tachymeter scale on the bezel that measures average speed over a known distance. This estimates rates on cloudy days or at night when there is less light. In addition, the best pilots watches come with a rotating bezel or three-dimensional dials. These changes make them more functional than ever before. Fly-Back Chronograph The top pilots watches all have a fly-back chronograph.