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#167565 - 02/22/09 05:44 PM Watches?
Markok765 Offline
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Registered: 11/04/08
Posts: 24
Loc: Canada
What watches do you wear? Why did you choose that one?

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#167566 - 02/22/09 05:57 PM Re: Watches? [Re: Markok765]
CSG Offline
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Registered: 12/17/07
Posts: 72
Loc: Idaho
I'm a WIS so I have many watches but the two I wear the most are a Rolex SS Sub date and SS GMT II. Both are rugged, accurate, easy to read, and self-winding.

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#167567 - 02/22/09 06:04 PM Re: Watches? [Re: CSG]
Desperado Offline
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Registered: 11/01/08
Posts: 1530
Loc: DFW, Texas
Pardon me while I show my ignorance...

What is a WIS?
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#167568 - 02/22/09 06:12 PM Re: Watches? [Re: Markok765]
DrmstrSpoodle Offline
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Registered: 01/28/07
Posts: 138
I'm not really a watch expert, but the kind I've been wearing for over a year, and what I've been happy with, is a cheap Coleman NightSight model.

It's got a big face, luminous hands, and a light button that isn't too bright and fades out nice and easy after a few seconds. Pretty nice for when I'm in the dark and lonely parts of the factory I work at. Simple, easy to use, and at about 20 bucks at Target certainly within everyone's budget.

I'm open to seeing what everyone else wears and what they can suggest to others, too. Knowing the Coleman can't last forever, I may be in the market to look for a watch that's more reliable... cool

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#167572 - 02/22/09 06:53 PM Re: Watches? [Re: ]
MedB Offline
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Registered: 10/08/05
Posts: 108
Just to head this off at the pass...

Before someone makes the comment about why Rolex etc? Remember that fine watches, like custom knives etc are one of those things where, at a certain point, you stop paying for better performance.

The fact of the matter is, a true masterpiece of a custom knife will not cut any better, nor will a fine watch tell the time any better, than it's cheaper counterparts. But the satisfaction from owning something handcrafted, the pride of owning something that's "best of breed", and the appreciation of true master craftsmanship keep these sorts of products perpetually in demand.

Personally, I am not at a place in my life where I can afford to own the best of everything. But there are one or two places in my life where I do try and indulge myself. Thankfully I have avoided being bitten by the watch bug thus far. Hopefully I shall continue to be that lucky... -smile-

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#167574 - 02/22/09 07:24 PM Re: Watches? [Re: MedB]
powerring Offline
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Registered: 04/25/08
Posts: 32
I wear a Casio Pathfinder PAW-1200. They're solar powered, have atomic clock time-syncing, and are tough as nails like the G-Shocks. Mine has the compass and triple sensor (altimeter, barometer and thermometer). I'm rough on watches but these things are survivors.

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#167575 - 02/22/09 07:33 PM Re: Watches? [Re: ]
Russ Offline
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Registered: 06/02/06
Posts: 5357
Loc: SOCAL
Yeah, I leave mine at home too and wear a G-Shock. Just as tough and it keeps better time.
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#167576 - 02/22/09 07:34 PM Re: Watches? [Re: MedB]
Tom_L Offline
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Registered: 03/19/07
Posts: 690
Well, I'm not a Rolex guy myself, I generally avoid expensive watches because there's too much risk ruining one and feeling really bad about it later on.

For some time now I've owned a CWC British Army watch. It's actually an old one, made in 1991 and repaired to mint condition. I have heard the older, profesionally refurbished CWC watches are in fact a lot better choice than the new ones because the quality is no longer what it used to be. You can see a picture here (right on top):
http://www.armywatch.co.uk/watches.htm

As far as an EDC watch goes, I couldn't be happier. It's inexpensive and keeps time very accurately (I've actually tested it and it's like +/- 4 seconds in about a year now). The watch is also very tough, which is important to me. Being Johnny-on-the-spot more often than not, I get called to fix something at work regularly so my watches have to stand up to some abuse. The glass on that CWC is darn close to unbreakable. One time I had to do some emergency rope climbing (...don't ask! lol) and forgot to take off the watch. It was a pretty difficult situation and I accidentally hit the glass square on, full force as I pulled up and rolled over the top of the wall. Enough to smash pretty much any watch but the CWC survived it only with a scratch on the glass.

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#167578 - 02/22/09 07:54 PM Re: Watches? [Re: Markok765]
bsmith Offline
day hiker
Addict

Registered: 02/15/07
Posts: 589
Loc: ventura county, ca
personally i have never worn a watch - always seem to be able to know the time w/i 15 mins.

and then there's the theory that a watch is only accurate twice a day.

and then too, what's accurate?

current hiking watch is altitech 2 - watch / altimeter / barometer..etc.
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#167579 - 02/22/09 07:54 PM Re: Watches? [Re: MedB]
Rodion Offline
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Registered: 04/29/08
Posts: 285
Loc: Israel
Originally Posted By: MedB
Just to head this off at the pass...

Before someone makes the comment about why Rolex etc? Remember that fine watches, like custom knives etc are one of those things where, at a certain point, you stop paying for better performance.

The fact of the matter is, a true masterpiece of a custom knife will not cut any better, nor will a fine watch tell the time any better, than it's cheaper counterparts. But the satisfaction from owning something handcrafted, the pride of owning something that's "best of breed", and the appreciation of true master craftsmanship keep these sorts of products perpetually in demand.

Personally, I am not at a place in my life where I can afford to own the best of everything. But there are one or two places in my life where I do try and indulge myself. Thankfully I have avoided being bitten by the watch bug thus far. Hopefully I shall continue to be that lucky... -smile-



I don't know, whenever I see four zeroes in a row, I tend to lose my appetite for greatness...
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