Watches

[Aloha_Shooter]

I generally wear a Casio GW810-D on a daily basis or when traveling.



I like the solar power, atomic sync (multi-band for world travel) and multiple alarms/multiple time zones.

I also like the Citizen Eco-Drive line. I got a black titanium one at a discount because of a gasket failure in my older (discontinued) titanium Eco-Drive:

[rbeau30]

Since this is the Preparedness section, does anyone have suggestions on a purely mechanical wristwatch that they like or suggest? You know for those of us who are preparing for EMP wrol.

[losttrail]

Citizen Aqualand Duplex Titanium. From back in my SCUBA Divemaster, AI and Instructor days. Seems to be virtually indestructible.

I just wish it did not take a battery every 3 years.

[Aloha_Shooter]

Since this is the Preparedness section, does anyone have suggestions on a purely mechanical wristwatch that they like or suggest? You know for those of us who are preparing for EMP wrol.

Can't go wrong with the Omega Seamaster in this case but there are newer, less expensive and more rugged automatic watches available. However, if you're worried about EMP, just put your Eco-Drive or similar long-lived solar powered watch in your gun safe until you need it.

[hobowh]

Seiko 5 for budget buyer around 65 on ebay. Want a good one spend the money for an omega.

[hobowh]

Same here, I'd need some sort of in pocket type piece or another alternative. Have actually gone without a watch or time piece at all for the past 2 years now and it really hasn't been too much of an issue but there are occasions where conforming to someone else's time frame parameters could potentially lead to more business. Time piece suggestions for this sort of situation anyone?


Badger

They make digital pocket watches in beefy metal case no stem to break.

[Stone83]

Timex/self winding (cuz' there ain't no batteries)

[hatidua]

Since this is the Preparedness section, does anyone have suggestions on a purely mechanical wristwatch that they like or suggest? You know for those of us who are preparing for EMP wrol.

My Rolex 5513 is 32 years old and doing very well on no batteries at all. I paid $395 for it brand new but I hear inflation has affected that brand a bit.

[BigNick73]

Since this is the Preparedness section, does anyone have suggestions on a purely mechanical wristwatch that they like or suggest? You know for those of us who are preparing for EMP wrol.

I'd say Seiko and Orient both make a really nice mechanical. Orient is owned by Seiko if there's any questions about quality there, I have 3-4 of them and all have been great. They are pretty affordable.

I also picked up at Christopher Ward C60 recently they use either theETA 2824-2 or Sellita SW200-1 movements depending on their stock. Been wearing it everyday for a while now. If you buy one though be sure and check the british version of the site and check the conversion rate as mine was cheaper to order that way, and make sure the VAT is removed at checkout had some issues there.

If you want something plain the Hamilton Khaki models are hard to beat.

[ailachami]

I have an orient that I bought a year ago for everyday wear. cheap, no battery needed, and I don't care if I scratch it.