The watch (timepiece) thread

[RgrBox]

Huh? The Seamaster is a great watch and Omega is a great company. It may not be a Rolex, but Omega makes some very nice stuff.

Sadly, the Omega watches aren't as good as they lead people to believe.. I like mine, but feel like i wasted my money.

As for not wearing a watch.. I live on the planet earth, and have a job.. So I need a watch to do much of it.. I wish I didn't need a watch to do my job.. btu I do.. Maybe someday I'll be where you are, and not need one.. I can't wait..

 

[Abel Villesca]

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 in Law Enforcement. 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:

Same here. I've got a Rolex Submariner I've been wearing every day (with the exception of cleaning service) for 23 years. That's 23 years of hard Army life on the watch and me. I think the watch is in better condition than I am :costumed-smiley-007

 

[Corey]

As for not wearing a watch.. I live on the planet earth, and have a job.. So I need a watch to do much of it.. I wish I didn't need a watch to do my job.. btu I do.. Maybe someday I'll be where you are, and not need one.. I can't wait..

Ditto.
I need a timepiece as I have to be at four job sites throughout the day at a certain time.

Plus I feel "naked" without one.
I only take mine off when I sleep and shower.
Other than that, it is on all the time.

Even though my cellphones(s) have a clock on them, I prefer to glance down at my wrist.

Funny though, as even without looking at a clock/watch, I can tell pretty much what time it is with very high accuracy most of the time.

 

[RgrBox]

Ditto.
I need a timepiece as I have to be at four job sites throughout the day at a certain time.

Plus I feel "naked" without one.
I only take mine off when I sleep and shower.
Other than that, it is on all the time.

Even though my cellphones(s) have a clock on them, I prefer to glance down at my wrist.

Funny though, as even without looking at a clock/watch, I can tell pretty much what time it is with very high accuracy most of the time.

Same here Corey. I can wake up within 5 mins of when I need too, no matter what time it may be.. very strange if you ask me.. too many years in the Army I guess.

RB

 

[Corey]

Same here Corey. I can wake up within 5 mins of when I need too, no matter what time it may be.. very strange if you ask me.. too many years in the Army I guess.

RB

Now that is strange, same here.
I get up about 1 am on work days.
I do not use an alarm clock.
I wake up 5 plus/minus minutes of that right on time.

 

[RgrBox]

Well, at least I'm not the only Nutter on here.. I guess I can cancel that appointment with the doc this next week..:sombrero:

 

[DaveM]

here's mine, the Marathon Navigator in SS case. great watch, love the luminescent vials.

http://www.broadarrow.net/navigator_ri.htm

 

[Hank]

Sadly, the Omega watches aren't as good as they lead people to believe.. I like mine, but feel like i wasted my money.

I guess NASA never got the memo.

And CanuckMariner, please... You can't be bothered with a watch when on the trail? What, does the watch ruin the "getting away from it all" experience for you? But having a GPS unit is not, right? A GPS is a necessity, but a watch is just something that reminds you of the 9 to 5?

 

[02TahoeMD]

I like my Casio Pathfinder - Has a compass, baro-temp and alti.

My favorite watch as well. Love the features, I have a Suunto as well but think the Pathfinder is much more intuitive to use. I am on my second Pathfinder PRG-40 in about 5 years or so, and will keep buying them as I wear them out.

I wonder if Overland Journal would ever do a watch comparison of these types of watches? Comparing accuracy of the compass, altimeter, barometer, and the timepiece itself as compared to the "real" versions of each measuring device ( i.e., accuracy of the compass feature vs. a handheld compass) , and then comparing the timekeeping to the US Atomic clock over a set period of time.

Just a thought......

 

[CanuckMariner/Nomad]

I guess NASA never got the memo.

And CanuckMariner, please... You can't be bothered with a watch when on the trail? What, does the watch ruin the "getting away from it all" experience for you? But having a GPS unit is not, right? A GPS is a necessity, but a watch is just something that reminds you of the 9 to 5?

Absolutely, my truck has a clock built into it as most vehicles do I am sure, even the GPS has a clock built into it. What do you need a watch for unless time is of the essence and where is that?. Where do you have to be that you can't be within 15 minutes either way?

Along with paper maps, the GPS serves a real purpose, not getting lost or at least getting to the right destination going the right trail. Minimizes one's footprint on the trails (Tread Lightly). I would do with out them, if I new my way everywhere.

The idea, for me anyways, is to not be on a time frame when I am on my own time galmpering/trailing and enjoy the day as it comes. Let your body and mind tell you when it is time for a break, to eat, to sleep, etc. Minimize the technology one depends on. Just a philosophy and it minimizes the stress that life puts on us all.

 

[Corey]

Well, if you really want to get away from the technology, you can always wear one of these.

 

[Hank]

The idea, for me anyways, is to not be on a time frame when I am on my own time galmpering/trailing and enjoy the day as it comes. Let your body and mind tell you when it is time for a break, to eat, to sleep, etc. Minimize the technology one depends on. Just a philosophy and it minimizes the stress that life puts on us all.

If that's your philosophy, then why rely on detailed technology like a GPS? Seriously, you just made my point.

But you claim to use a watch, or a clock, but just not wear on on your wrist. That's fine if you do not want a watch. I'm not telling you you need to buy a watch or that you should wear one at all times. I'm not a watch salesman.

But what's funny is, you claim a watch is not needed because you're on your own time. You have nowhere to be and could really careless about what time it is. For you, having a watch is like being tied down and reminds you of the daily grind. You just can't find the reasoning behind wearing a watch, but you find a serious need for a GPS.

But what ever happened to exploring? Driving into the unknown? Getting out of your truck and hiking? You think these guys can give you GPS coordinates to some of these places? http://www2.expeditionexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1187 Do you not feel that a watch could come in handy while in a deep canyon away from your trucks, or away from other members of your party?

How about if you go diving in some remote places? Is a watch still part of the daily grind?

It's fine if you do not want a watch. It's fine if you want a cheap watch. But a watch is very much a tool that should be packed in everyone's kit. A watch is just as important as a map and compass when traveling an unfamiliar area. Electronics can fail. Engines can fail. Parts can break. At some point you'll have to leave your truck and that fancy GPS is not going to help too much.

 

[MuddyOval]

Oh goodie, Dan is hassling people.

Anyway- I have a watch fetish, leading to hording of watches. My favorite one that I wear every day- the cheapest one, Timex Expedition Field Watch.
Looks just like my Luminox Field Watch, but doesn't scratch as easily and takes a beating.

 

[tdesanto]

Oh goodie, Dan is hassling people.

:xxrotflma

 

[02TahoeMD]

Anyway- I have a watch fetish, leading to hording of watches.

Glad to know that my brother and I are not the only ones. Thought it may have been a genetic defect or something.....