Help me choose a watch!

What is "swiss movement"? Does that mean the dials revolve in a smooth continuous motion as opposed to "ticking"?

Hikerwa, why do those watches need to be shipped for a battery change? Cant they do that at any watch shop, or watch kiosk at the mall or are swiss watches different?
 
Yeah, my $40 Timex is only good to 50 meters (164 feet?). If I go deeper than that, my last care in the world will be my watch!:D Battery replacable at Wal-Mart for under $10. Or drop it in the drawer and buy another watch!:)
 
I recently had the battery changed in my swiss army maverick at the jewlry store that I bought it from. The only thing I would worry about is the gasket.
 
sketch,

The watches have to be pressure tested to the rated depth. many shops or kiosks do not have the experience or equipment to do this. I think that is is money well spent to insure proper operation. The service centers will also replace gaskets and seals if needed.

For me it is very important for the watch to be completely sealed and waterproof. I certainly don't need 500 meters, but who knows someday maybe? :-)
 
sketchbag said:
What is "swiss movement"? Does that mean the dials revolve in a smooth continuous motion as opposed to "ticking"?
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"Swiss movement" means it was made in Switzerland. The "ticking" you describe means that the movement is quartz; the smooth motion means the movement is mechanical, either hand wound or automatic.

I would vote for the simple Seiko diver (SKX007, SKX009, etc). They can be had for under $150 and are pretty much bulletproof. They have an automatic (self winding) mechanical movement. While not as accurate as a quartz watch, does it really matter that much? I don't know about you, but I seldom need to know the time to the exact second. One bad thing about quartz is that the battery often fails at the most inopportune time.....like day 2 of a 5 day hike.
 
I swear by the Dakota Angler II. It's an analog/digital clip watch with alarm and stopwatch functions. It's water resistant to 100 feet, and includes compass, thermometer, red LED microlight, hook sharpener and steel nippers.
 
I didnt read all the posts, but i know you need a strong watch. i recommend a G-shock, solar power. tough as hell and never needs batterys.
 
My G-Shock is great and is analog with a digital window as well for the stopwatch, date and alarm settings.
 
ive got the solar powered G-Shock.... very nice watch. I've only had it for a couple of months and I love it.
 
you could put me naked in a sandpit with a rubber hammer and an anvil and come back in 30 minutes and the anvil would be cracked. point being i tend to be hard on things. I've had really good luck with casio G shocks, any model but the solar/atomic are awesome. and seiko dive watches with the 7S26 mvt, great watches that last a long time for not too much money. either will do you well.
 
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