Watch recommendation?

Mr.BadExample · Aug 23, 2004

I'm looking for a new watch. One that can take a beating. I currently have a Seiko square face all stainless, that I really like. But I want something less dressy.
Requirements:
Stainless bezel and band. No leather.
Large bezel and face. I have a big wrist and don't mind lugging a heavy watch.
Luminescent numbers and/or hands. Good ones. I'm spoiled by tritium vials

Price range- under $250.
I saw a Swiss Army at Costco that I can't locate on the net- it looked pretty thick, but I'm not sure how good their luminescent hands are.
Any suggestions?
Thanks.

Currently I'm looking at the Citizen Hideaway Promaster and the Citizen Centinel.

Steven Roos · Aug 23, 2004

How large is large? The Seiko Black Monster sounds like it would suit you.

Mr.BadExample · Aug 23, 2004

I am intrigued. Tell me of this black monster.

Is this it?
http://www.princetonwatches.com/shop/SKX779.asp

I like it a lot...

DB1 · Aug 23, 2004

Mr.BadExample said:
I am intrigued. Tell me of this black monster.

Is this it?
http://www.princetonwatches.com/shop/SKX779.asp

I like it a lot...

That's it! Seiko makes some excellent, affordable diver's watches.

Buzzbait · Aug 23, 2004

Definitely the Black Monster...... or perhaps the Orange Monster.

Mr.BadExample · Aug 23, 2004

How bright are the lumibrite hands and markings? Do they fade quickly in darkness?

ACMarina · Aug 23, 2004

I wear a Pulsar Diver (Seiko's off brand) and have for about a year and a half straight. It's been to 135' diving, it's been flying, it's been in some tough work and it still looks good. .

Mr.BadExample · Aug 23, 2004

Just ordered the Monster

thanks guys.

Steven Roos · Aug 23, 2004

The Black Monster has the best lume I've ever seen! It is super bright initially and stays readable for a long while afterwards.

jimed43 · Aug 23, 2004

Black Monster is code word for what? please post a link. Nevermind I found it.