What watch do you wear in the field?

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Colt

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Just wanted to find out what type/brand of watch if at any that everyone takes into the field on hikes. I need to get a new one and need some ideas.

Thanks,
Colt
 
Hi Colt,

On holiday in the US I saw at Wal-Mart a Timex watch that had a digital compass built in.
The best part of it was that it was priced below $40 and was waterproof to 300 feet which is the minimum you should buy when you want to use it as a carry always outdoor watch.
It also sported that nightglow background where the background glows very brightly green/blue when you push a button.

You take a look at it.

Best regards,

Bagheera

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I own just one watch, a timex expedition. Wear it at work for taking vital signs, never at home and seldom in the woods.Like my name says I like to hunt alone, if I'm hunting with others than I wear it. Backpacking, canoeing,camping I don't need a watch,when your sleepy go to bed when your not get up.
 
I got a titanium one, to match the handles on my Sebenza, and to save weight over stainless steel.
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The above is 3/4 true, the reason why is not as given, but it is convenient. It is lighter and tough. The main drawback is price.

I actually got it because I was developing a nickel allergy to my stainless steel watch. When it got to the point I started bleeding, I said I am going to get a new watch, no matter what. If you look at plastic watches, most have a stainless back. I could not get a Seiko Titanium if it had gold trim, because it wraps around in the band and has nickel. I could have tried one that is hypoallergenic, which I think was marketed by Armitron???? called Durasteel as I believe, in other words NOT the whole line.

Now to the no matter what part. Costco did not have Seiko Titanium watches, Kinetic or otherwise, at the moment. JCPenney was having a sale, plus an extra 10 % off sale. I started looking at the Citizen Eco-Drive Models as they are Solar powered....but even on sale they were expensive. No titanium Seiko Kinetics in stock. Have you gotten the idea yet, that I do not want to get batteries changed? They must get paid some commission there. When the sales person finally got the idea that perhaps I was somewhat hesitant to make an instant commitment at those prices, she finally showed me a section that they had marked down 50 % because the box or instruction manual or similar was missing.

To get to the end of the story, there was a Bulova Marine Star, titanium, and solar powered for 50 % off. I need my reading glasses to see the date, but great watch. It is off about 1/4 second per month. It is water resistant to 100 meters, in other words enough for ordinary swimming, fording a stream, etc.

Despite wearing it all the time, it is still in good shape, a couple of years later, of course I have a sedentary job. Working in the yard or hiking is about as rough a life as this watch has.
 
Timex Ironman. It's shock resistant, waterproof down to 200 metres (it says -- haven't checked that yet), has the Indoglo feature, lots of useful functions and a soft velcro band that is the most comfortable I've ever found. But it tends to gain about 2/5 second a day.
 
I currently wear an Armitron that is stainless steel and water resistant to 165 ft. I had a nice Casio diving watch but it's rather heavy and the rubber band broke (actually had two bands to break). I could'nt find a leather band or metal band large enough for the watch so I bought a synthetic one. The problem with the nylon/synthetic band was that after I would work and sweat, the band started to stink. The Casio now sits in my desk as a back-up pocket-watch. Now I will not buy a watch without a metal band. I do plan to upgrade to a Seiko or Bulova or Victorinox.
Good luck.
 
In the field I wear a stainless steel Seiko Scuba Diver's (that's the name on the back of it+#7002-7009) automatic (no batteries). I bought it when I was in Airborne School in 1991, and it's still going strong, though it's beat up pretty badly.
It's waterproof to 150 meters, and has a rotating bezel. Downsides are that it is heavy and pretty expensive (around $300).
 
Mechanical Poljot from Russia. Made on machines the Russians bought from the swiss makers after these started thinking that making quartz clocks is better. Best value for the money.
 
I like to know the time when it is dark, but prefer an analog watch, the better to estimate time past present and future

so i found a watch with tritium illumination from a swiss company traser, which is always with me.
 
Timex Expedition

I used to always wear a Seiko, but when my last Seiko crapped out on me it was a late Sunday evening and I HAVE to have watch at work, so I went out to a department store and bought a Timex. I've had it for about 2 years now and it's held up very well and keeps excellent time. About 1/4 the cost of the Seiko. And I like the Indiglo feature.

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Why dost thou whet thy knife so earnestly?

The Merchant of Venice, Act IV. Scene I.
 
Thank you all for your input. I have been looking at the Timex Expedition or the G-Shock (leaning towards the G-shock)as a replacement. Now it is off to the store to start checking them out this weekend. Would still appreciate any other opinions.

Thanks,
Colt
 
Swiss army renagene.Best watch I ever owned.They make some GREAT knives to.

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Ray
 
Casio Triple Sensor. Gadgets are neat but not worth the cost for most. Mine has sure worked well for a few years.
 
Navy Seals Watch, the one with the plain rubber band, tritium illumination. Prefer analog.

Had a G Shock, truly one of the best bangs for the buck; great watch.
 
Good thread, I dont even own a watch, maybe someday I will buy one but I have never been a clock watcher.......and if I do i will look this thread over for ideas!
 
I've got one of the LUMINOX navy seal watches...comes with another band and a band compass.
 
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