Sounds pretty easy to do, thanks! I did some googling before I jumped on the one in the link, and it turns out it's a bit too thick for me. On another note though, I'm now interested in the Traser P6508. I'm going to sleep on it for a bit and then decide if I'm going to buy it.
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Sounds pretty easy to do, thanks! I did some googling before I jumped on the one in the link, and it turns out it's a bit too thick for me. On another note though, I'm now interested in the Traser P6508. I'm going to sleep on it for a bit and then decide if I'm going to buy it.
I agree that it's a great price, but 15mm is just a bit too thick for my wrist IMO. I also looked through Traser's site again, and saw the P5904. Nice blue tritium on the h/m/s hands and at the numbers, and not too big either, so I decided to order it. I'll post pictures of it when I get it.
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i agree. the casios are thick in the waist, but cute in the face (how i like my women also...). Anyhow...I have the 6900MS and yeah its chunky...but honestly i don't even notice it anymore and makes me look tacticool.
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How about this lorus Lumibrite Military style watch?
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/2535975.htm
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/2535975.htm
Would any one know which is better with less trouble a solar watch like Eco-drive or something like Seiko mechanical winding??? I find that for me all i use the watch for is tell what time it is. How many of you actualy use all the bells and whistles that come with with some of the watches??? Do all those extras make the watch less reliable?? It would be nice to have something that would last me for 20+years. Oh yea something that i can tell time in the dark.
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I also mainly use a watch for time and date. Extra functions do not necessarily make a watch less reliable, but using those functions means requiring more energy.
If you want a watch that requires very little maintenance, go for a solar powered watch. The con of such a watch is that the rechargeable battery probably isn't easy to buy and replace, but the pro is that it takes a long time before battery replacement is necessary. On the watch forums I've read that the rechargeable batteries in the Citizen Eco-Drive watches should last at least 20 years.
Casio makes solar powered watches too and they also make watches with so-called 10 year battery technology. On the watch forums there's a periodic discussion of which is better. Some say rechargeable batteries are not as strong as 'normal' batteries. But I know too little of this.
Mechanical watches require more maintenance. They need periodical service. The mechanical components of these watches need to be cleaned and oiled to run properly. An advantage of being mechanical is that you don't have to worry about electronics and the availability of suitable batteries. But periodical service can be expensive, especially if the mechanical movement is complex. A simple hand winding watch that only tells time takes less time to service than a complex automatic watch with extra functions like a chronograph or moon phase indicator.
Mechanical watches are also less accurate than quartz watches. But if you don't mind adjusting the time a few times a month, a mechanical watch can last you a life time when serviced well. The Seiko that I inherited from my grandfather is from 1967, but is still running strong.
If all you use the watch for is telling the time and you don't care very much about the type of movement, I recommend getting a quartz watch which is solar powered or has a long life battery. After those 10 or perhaps even 20 years, decide if you want to replace the battery or just buy a new one.
One of my G-Shocks has a tough solar module and a wave receptor module on board. It gets energy from any light source and adjusts time by using a radio signal from an atomic clock. It always sits near a window. So whenever I grab it, it tells the correct time and is fully charged.
If you want a watch that requires very little maintenance, go for a solar powered watch. The con of such a watch is that the rechargeable battery probably isn't easy to buy and replace, but the pro is that it takes a long time before battery replacement is necessary. On the watch forums I've read that the rechargeable batteries in the Citizen Eco-Drive watches should last at least 20 years.
Casio makes solar powered watches too and they also make watches with so-called 10 year battery technology. On the watch forums there's a periodic discussion of which is better. Some say rechargeable batteries are not as strong as 'normal' batteries. But I know too little of this.
Mechanical watches require more maintenance. They need periodical service. The mechanical components of these watches need to be cleaned and oiled to run properly. An advantage of being mechanical is that you don't have to worry about electronics and the availability of suitable batteries. But periodical service can be expensive, especially if the mechanical movement is complex. A simple hand winding watch that only tells time takes less time to service than a complex automatic watch with extra functions like a chronograph or moon phase indicator.
Mechanical watches are also less accurate than quartz watches. But if you don't mind adjusting the time a few times a month, a mechanical watch can last you a life time when serviced well. The Seiko that I inherited from my grandfather is from 1967, but is still running strong.
If all you use the watch for is telling the time and you don't care very much about the type of movement, I recommend getting a quartz watch which is solar powered or has a long life battery. After those 10 or perhaps even 20 years, decide if you want to replace the battery or just buy a new one.
One of my G-Shocks has a tough solar module and a wave receptor module on board. It gets energy from any light source and adjusts time by using a radio signal from an atomic clock. It always sits near a window. So whenever I grab it, it tells the correct time and is fully charged.
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On the size issue, I snapped a quick picture of my G-shock after it arrived today. As I mentioned, I've got pretty small wrists. I'm 6', 155 lbs so if that gives you a good mental frame of reference .
Even on my wrist, there's still 3 additional sets of holes to go and the watch is very comfortable. It's a little thick but it doesn't bother me any. A different band would do the trick because the band it came with goes behind the body and adds about 1/8 of an inch of height.
Even on my wrist, there's still 3 additional sets of holes to go and the watch is very comfortable. It's a little thick but it doesn't bother me any. A different band would do the trick because the band it came with goes behind the body and adds about 1/8 of an inch of height.
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I should have bought your son's model. Mine is without the solar power and atomic clock features. Nice present!
I have several solar watches(eco drives) ,despite what they tell you I haven't had the greatest luck with them as far as keeping their charge,I mean if you keep them out where sunlight can hit them occasionally you'll be okay, but I don't like leaving a 300-500 dollar watch out-also If you have the perpetual calendar opt. resetting that can take a few minutes-but they are beautiful watches...get you a victorinox swiss army watch they have so many diff. style/color option schemes. If you look on ebay you can get some excellent deals .The batteries you change every 3-4 yrs. @ $ 8-12 not too bad!!!!
The Mondaine watch line,very simple,classy,unique is also very nice,tritium with big date which is very nice,swiss mov't-comes with black or white face,can also choose alarm feature ( it's actually a european railroad watch)check it out!!battery power,water resist,leather band last time I looked anyway-thanks
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Here is a pic of the Luminox I got last week,the rubber strap I ordered came today.It had a bracelet but I just can't get used to one.Looking for a good silicone deployment strap for it.
MY Swiss Army Dive Master 500 and Marathon TSAR joined in for the pic.
MY Swiss Army Dive Master 500 and Marathon TSAR joined in for the pic.
I find the date window on the Citizen eco-drives too small for me; just a warning if you find that important. Otherwise, they work great, but you might want to think twice if you are in a region that is constantly overcast (seriously).
I have a Seiko kinetic that keeps good time; a little noisy, but a solid watch plus the day/date display is larger than the Citizen's. The model I had did not have a high lume or very visible display, so I switched to a Seiko monster. However, I found that I liked an accurate watch, so I am presently wearing a Casio Tough Solar Atomic...it has a retro 80s styling which I find aesthetically pleasing (nostalgia maybe), and I am digging the idea that it either does not need battery changes or at least not for a long time (I personally doubt the claims that no battery changes are needed at all).
(Model GWM5600R-1 which has an orange face)
One advantage of the G-Schocks over most mechanicals is that it stands up to shocks and sudden movements (g-forces) better, for example, a golf swing. It presumably is a lot tougher in that regard.
I have a Seiko kinetic that keeps good time; a little noisy, but a solid watch plus the day/date display is larger than the Citizen's. The model I had did not have a high lume or very visible display, so I switched to a Seiko monster. However, I found that I liked an accurate watch, so I am presently wearing a Casio Tough Solar Atomic...it has a retro 80s styling which I find aesthetically pleasing (nostalgia maybe), and I am digging the idea that it either does not need battery changes or at least not for a long time (I personally doubt the claims that no battery changes are needed at all).
One advantage of the G-Schocks over most mechanicals is that it stands up to shocks and sudden movements (g-forces) better, for example, a golf swing. It presumably is a lot tougher in that regard.
What model is this one?Love those Citizens!
Solar powered too.
