The watch (timepiece) thread

[BKCowGod]

You might consider checking out the Seiko Citizen Trading Forum

they usually have a few bands to choose from.

 

[BajaTaco]

Great responses to this thread!

During that time I bought a Casio Pathfinder.

I also had one of these for quite a few years, but I usually only wore it on trips. A few too many dunks in hot springs is what I guess finally did it in. I took it to a local repair shop, but despite a new gasket it never did work right again. It was a great watch when I did use it - very handy with the barometer and altimeter. I didn't use the compass all that much.

 

[bigreen505]

I have to admit that I have been following the thread with some degree of amusement. My biggest requirements for a travel watch is it needs to be good enough to take abuse, but not so good that I am upset when it receives copious amounts of said abuse, and should double as a sailing watch. So a Timex Ironman with a velcro band (The Band, Gecko, etc.) has been my answer for the past 15 years or so. I have had several of them and I doubt I will buy another. They are difficult to use quickly and they have a problem that when you change the battery, it won't beep anymore, which is a big problem for me. And at $50+ that is just bogus. At some point I will probably by a nice Ronstan timer watch for sailing and maybe a Suunto or Brunton watch with some doodads for travel.

Daily driver is a Bulova that my grandparents bought for my 21st birthday.

 

[Clutch]

I always thought time was relative.

I try not to wear one, when I am not working.

 

[Icewalker]

Woah - those are some fancy watches. Out of interest David hempleman Adams the first guy to do the explorers grand slam wore a casio on all his trips which included the 7 summits and both poles (geo and magnetic)

Myself I had one of those swiss army watches - built like a tank and took tons of abuse - don't have it now because some kind hearted sould relieved me of it while I was in whitehorse

Now I have a timex

Jeff

 

[upcruiser]

I've been using Timex Ironman's for years but just got a cool new watch for Christmas. Its a La Cross Technologies that gives temp, altitude, has a compass, baramoter, and some really cool functions along with those features. Great adventure watch if you like lots of data. Here's a link..

http://www.lacrosse-psmall.com/lp-lacrxg-55.html

Taking it out on its first excursion tomorrow up into the McCormick Tract wilderness area for a day of hiking. So far I'm liking the thing.

 

[tdesanto]

Here are my favorites (for the moment) from my collection:

Everyday: The Tissot Seastar 1000 Automatic:

You have to see this one in person or try one on in order to appreciate it's heft and beauty. It's a very solid timepiece. It also has a saphire crystal case back that allows you to view the workings of the movement.
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Casual: Citizen Titanium Chronograph Ecco-Drive--model BL5250

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Dress: ESQ Quest Chronograph

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Main watch for outdoors: The Luminox Ultimate Navy Seals Diver 8302

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I love the way this one is so easy to read regardless of light conditions.

 

[Benjisan]

Some of you have some good watches. I have yet to find the perfect watch for my needs. I'd love to spend the green on a good Kobold but don't see how I can justify the expense to my wife...or myself for that matter.

 

[24HOURSOFNEVADA]

A Rolex Sub for me. I have worn it just about everyday for the last 17 years. The only time I haven't worn it was when it was shipped to Rolex for cleaning. This is saying a lot, considering the last 13 years of it's life it's been rough duty. Not one single problem with it. I just see at as one more piece of essential equipment.

It's funny how attracted my young son was to it at such an early age. Now that he is seven and he is able to discuss it, he is sure it's going to be his one day...He's right. I'll be screwed if I ever have another kid :yikes:

 

[24HOURSOFNEVADA]

Some of you have some good watches. I have yet to find the perfect watch for my needs. I'd love to spend the green on a good Kobold but don't see how I can justify the expense to my wife...or myself for that matter.

You just need to amortize the cost over a long period. My sub is 17 years old. Break the price down and you have a very reasonably priced family heirloom. haha

 

[teotwaki]

Suunto Vector. Mine has to be 10 years old. Been all over the world and never failed. Altimeter/barometer, compass, and more. Plus an old geek like me can easily read the big numbers,

 

[whipp]

I generally rotate between the two, but for wheeling, wrenching, and other similar activities, the Timex Expedition Metal Field. It has the loudest second hand mechanism I've ever heard.

For other stuff, the Citizen Corso. Titanium and Eco-Drive. The shiny Titanium scratches somewhat easily, so it's usually reserved for more formal situations.

- Craig

 

[toyrunner95]

i have a seiko chronograph its slick, i can even figure out how many pounds of fule im using along with miles traveled.

 

[KMR]

This is the watch for me, had it for 6 years now, very abused and still works like a charm.
Bought it when I was working in Skagway Alaska picked it out from under the counter of the Mountain Shop. It was not until years latter that I came across the name of the watch, "North Wind"
Thought it was a bit poetic since the name "Skagway" directly translates as "Land Of The North Wind"

 

[RoundOut]

Timex Expedition Digital Compass

Here's mine, except that I replaced the web wristband with a wristband that fits the Timex Indiglo Ironman.