Watches - ExPo Style
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Gooseberry
Explorer
I have had the timex helix eats battiers and buttons are anoying.
Next was the Suunto Core and batteries again but I could change in the field no problem. like this watch.
the one I'm sporting now is the Pathfinder tough solar. No batteries and you never need to set it. I dont hit the buttons by accident now and drain the batteries.
Next was the Suunto Core and batteries again but I could change in the field no problem. like this watch.
the one I'm sporting now is the Pathfinder tough solar. No batteries and you never need to set it. I dont hit the buttons by accident now and drain the batteries.
fatrat
SE Expedition Society
I had a Highgear Summit for a couple years then got a Suunto Core about 6 months ago. Battery life in the Core seems the same as the Summit but the build quality is a lot better. I sent the Summit back within 3 months of purchase due to water infiltration. I also like the Cores face better.
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NothingClever
Explorer
I've worn Seiko analog dive watches for some time now. IME, they're not the best at keeping time. Tough in all climes, yes. Easy to read at night, yes. Classic good looks, yes. Always running fast....definitely.
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I've switched over to a simple, digital Casio watch with second time zone (essential for me), stopwatch, countdown timer (essential for me) and compass. The compass is actually adequately accurate but I'm a traditionalist and find compass watches a novelty / only-in-an-emergency feature still.
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I'm surprised all the high-brow watch owners (who missed your stated budget by a mile) haven't recommended a Sinn. Several of my lads have owned them.....pretty jazzy timepieces but a little over-the-top for my blood.
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I've switched over to a simple, digital Casio watch with second time zone (essential for me), stopwatch, countdown timer (essential for me) and compass. The compass is actually adequately accurate but I'm a traditionalist and find compass watches a novelty / only-in-an-emergency feature still.
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I'm surprised all the high-brow watch owners (who missed your stated budget by a mile) haven't recommended a Sinn. Several of my lads have owned them.....pretty jazzy timepieces but a little over-the-top for my blood.
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REDrum
Aventurero de la Selva
Lum Tec: Combat B14
Link http://www.lum-tec.com/collection/current-models/combat-b/combat-b14-545.html
Rolex Submariner (no link needed....)
Link http://www.lum-tec.com/collection/current-models/combat-b/combat-b14-545.html
Rolex Submariner (no link needed....)
My submariner might as well be an extension of my body at this point. The new 42MM Explorer II is a great looking watch as well.
REDrum
Aventurero de la Selva
Ditto, but its doesn't have a passport....so it just stays in the US (in my safe) when I travel. A few years back I got worried with all the "nice watch" comments while on vacation.
BTW, I have a buddy who used to work for "the Peace Corp" who traveled with a handful of very nice Rolex replicas, they came in handy for negotiating his way out of sweaty scenarios in the middle east...
Lucky j
Explorer
I'am a fan of Casio.
Had the previous one 24/7 to my wrist for 25 years. Change batteries every 3-4years.
I'm back with casio g-shock tough solar.
I think one of the secret for longevities is the 200 m deapth mark, since the cassind as to be sturdy.
Wirst band, that is an other story. Nothing i've tried realy lasted more than a year, so I'm now the velcro nylon band type.
Had the previous one 24/7 to my wrist for 25 years. Change batteries every 3-4years.
I'm back with casio g-shock tough solar.
I think one of the secret for longevities is the 200 m deapth mark, since the cassind as to be sturdy.
Wirst band, that is an other story. Nothing i've tried realy lasted more than a year, so I'm now the velcro nylon band type.
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Pedro
Capitan rally fluffer
I pick up a couple whenever I am in China. I tend to get a few questions when I am armpit deep in a rally car wearing a Milgauss or a Bell & Ross.
Pedro
Capitan rally fluffer
I don't mean to derail, but what is skijoring?
mep1811
Gentleman Adventurer
Watches
I agree with the statement about the Submariner being an extension of his arm.
My Sub was a high school graduation present in 1975.
I have worn it everyday all over the world and in some dodgy places. Now with my parents gone I always have a pleasant reminder of them every time I look at the watch. It still is my primary watch but I do like wearing something different every so often.
I agree with the statement about the Submariner being an extension of his arm.
My Sub was a high school graduation present in 1975.
I have worn it everyday all over the world and in some dodgy places. Now with my parents gone I always have a pleasant reminder of them every time I look at the watch. It still is my primary watch but I do like wearing something different every so often.
