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Forgive the dumb question. I am not a watch guy.
But I love the look and lay out and colors of this watch. I do not know what all the three letter little words are scattered all around the dial? And does anybody know if this is a decent watch? Or if it isn't is there other watches that have similar look to this that are more quality?
But I love the look and lay out and colors of this watch. I do not know what all the three letter little words are scattered all around the dial? And does anybody know if this is a decent watch? Or if it isn't is there other watches that have similar look to this that are more quality?
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The letters look like abbreviations for cities and/or airports. I think that would let you select the time zone that the digital screen displays, but I could be wrong.
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Yea they’re city codes. In all honesty I would say it’s not a decent watch. At the very least I would steer clear out of precaution. Personally I would go with something from Timex, one of the Casio brands, Citizen or Seiko
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Yup. Some are cities. Some are airports (Americans recognize LAX), BKK = Bangkok etc.
UTG = Universal Time code, Greenwich (also abbreviated as UTC)
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I hope it’s ok to post links. These might be up your alley:
Watch Finder | Seiko Watch Corporation
Seiko is one of the few fully integrated watch manufactures. We design and develop our own movements using leading-edge technology.
www.seikowatches.com
Men’s Watches – Digital, Analog, Automatics & More
Shop online for mens watches at Timex. From automatics to digital, casual to formal- you can find wristwatches for men that fit every style and occasion.
timex.com
I’m not a fan of those sold in magazines like that. There’s no support if you have an issue and the marketing is dishonest. I’d stay away from Invicta for both those reasons as well. Frankly there’s no way that watch is a $399 watch that they discounted to $59. It probably cost them $10 or $15 to have it made in China. Heck, maybe less than that. I seriously doubt they are being honest about the numbers produced as well.. There are a lot of great affordable options that don’t rely on dishonest marketing. No matter where they’re made. Not meaning to bash China right now or make it political.
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I don’t mean to badger youI hope it’s ok to post links. These might be up your alley:
Watch Finder | Seiko Watch Corporation
Seiko is one of the few fully integrated watch manufactures. We design and develop our own movements using leading-edge technology.I think you’d be better served by any of these choices. Might do some digging on those sites and find one you like even more.Men’s Watches – Digital, Analog, Automatics & More
Shop online for mens watches at Timex. From automatics to digital, casual to formal- you can find wristwatches for men that fit every style and occasion.
I’m not a fan of those sold in magazines like that. There’s no support if you have an issue and the marketing is dishonest. I’d stay away from Invicta for both those reasons as well. Frankly there’s no way that watch is a $399 watch that they discounted to $59. It probably cost them $10 or $15 to have it made in China. Heck, maybe less than that. I seriously doubt they are being honest about the numbers produced as well.. There are a lot of great affordable options that don’t rely on dishonest marketing. No matter where they’re made. Not meaning to bash China right now or make it political.
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but I saw the ad you shared a while back in a publication recently and it made me think to ask the following:I had forgotten about Orient/Orient Star
Sport Collection | Orient Watch USA
Everything in life is a sport. Stylish form and flawless function equates to sport watches that are able to score some major points – whether you play f...
www.orientwatchusa.com
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Thank you for the thought. I am still lookingI don’t mean to badger you
I had forgotten about Orient/Orient Star
Sport Collection | Orient Watch USA
Everything in life is a sport. Stylish form and flawless function equates to sport watches that are able to score some major points – whether you play f...
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I have been wearing G-shock watches for a very long time. I wore a GW-6900 for several years before trying a square G. Once I tried the square G, I never went back. I have a well-worn (but still in good shape) GW-6900 that I'll gladly ship to someone for free if you'll wear it. I know I won't wear it and it needs a good home. It's got a few hundred thousand miles on it but it's good for at least a million miles 
. First reply from a paid member I recognize gets it. 
. First reply from a paid member I recognize gets it.
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Generous offer. Very cool!I have been wearing G-shock watches for a very long time. I wore a GW-6900 for several years before trying a square G. Once I tried the square G, I never went back. I have a well-worn (but still in good shape) GW-6900 that I'll gladly ship to someone for free if you'll wear it. I know I won't wear it and it needs a good home. It's got a few hundred thousand miles on it but it's good for at least a million miles