Which Military style watch? Seiko, Citizen, ...

xbxb said:
My Seiko loses about 3-4 secs. per day hope that helps
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Okay, thanks. I received my new Seiko yesterday. Looks and feels great for a not very expensive watch.

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Japan. The trains here have special timing devices in them that zero out when the train is on time. If the driver is running too slowly, he sees it immediately as the device will be showing a negative reading. If he goes too quickly the device needle is on the other side of the zero mark. All he has to do it keep the needle centered and he is exactly on time when he pulls into the station. And I mean exactly. You really can set your watch to the trains in Japan.

If a train is going to be even a minute late, the conductor or platform announcer offers very sincere and very perfuse apologies. Having lived many years in Malaysia and Indonesia, where a train might arrive 6-10 hours after it was supposed to, and that isn't considered late by the locals, the Japanese system still makes me laugh!
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Wow. I value punctuality, but still...
 
stitchawl said:
Several reasons. They are accurate enough for most people's needs, and they are absolutely bomb-proof. The housing is carved from a single block of steel rather than pressed from sheet metal. The crystal has both and inner and outer bezels so that no matter if it expands or contracts, it is still perfectly sealed. The inner parts are carefully made, with no flaws. Zero defects. Then those parts are assembled carefully, again, permitting zero defects. The works are tested to chronometer standards before and after final assembly.

And maybe just as importantly to many, it gets to have the name 'Rolex' on the face. :)

Stitchawl
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Thanks. It makes sense now. Although I doubt I will have one in this lifetime :D
 
Luminox. Once you have owned one there is nothing to compare in the price range.
 
Luminox. Once you have owned one there is nothing to compare in the price range.
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The luminosity on Luminox watches is certainly very nice, but I've heard quite a few complaints with them. Traser and various other mil-contractors offer tritium watches as well.
 
stitchawl said:
The housing is carved from a single block of steel rather than pressed from sheet metal.
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That's the case for any quality watch including the two that are mentioned in the first post in this thread.

The crystal has both and inner and outer bezels so that no matter if it expands or contracts, it is still perfectly sealed.
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Perhaps I'm misunderstanding what you're trying to say but a Rolex crystal isn't installed differently than the ones on most other watches.

The inner parts are carefully made, with no flaws. Zero defects. Then those parts are assembled carefully, again, permitting zero defects.
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Like anything else that man makes it's not perfect. They have a very robust movement but they aren't flawless or 'zero defective'. It's possible to receive a brand new Rolex that's a "lemon".

The works are tested to chronometer standards before and after final assembly.
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That "Superlative Chronometer" on the dial is mostly marketing. COSC is the organization that certifies movements for time-keeping standards and that's done before the movement is cased. Rolex is not the only company that submits movements to COSC though it does submit the largest number.

And maybe just as importantly to many, it gets to have the name 'Rolex' on the face. :)
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And there is the main answer. ;)

Rolex makes a good quality watch with a very reliable and tough movement. They will last a lifetime if taken care of and maintained properly. Their styling is timeless for the most part and that aspect has been copied by many companies. However, they are not the toughest, best built, most accurate watch. What they are is a good combination of those items. They also hold their resale value better than nearly any other brand and a person can often sell them at a profit after wearing one daily for years.
 
That "Superlative Chronometer" on the dial is mostly marketing. COSC is the organization that certifies movements for time-keeping standards and that's done before the movement is cased. Rolex is not the only company that submits movements to COSC though it does submit the largest number.
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Although Rolex might submit the most watch movements to be COSC certified, Breitling does the most proportionally. All Breitlings are COSC certified.
 
I like these, in fact I bought the second on for my father.

SEIKO 5 SPORTS MILITARY AUTOMATIC WATCH-SNZG07J1

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Seiko 5 Military Nylon Strap Automatic Watch SNZG09K1

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Seiko monster. I have had mine for 10 years and beat the crap out of it. It is built to last. about 175$. I have had a few citizens and had problems. (stopping, hands falling off, leaking...) My monster has scratches and like I said has been abused and it works great.
 
I am thinking of buying an MTM Warrior, anyone have any experience with them? Are they worth the price?
 
I am thinking of buying an MTM Warrior, anyone have any experience with them? Are they worth the price?
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I can't say that I have any experience with them, but $545-- the suggested retail, and I was having trouble finding any aftermarket dealers-- seems a little bit pricey. They seem to be targeted towards the "tacticool" market. Watches with tritium tubes can be had for a lot less, and there are plenty of great non-tritium rugged watches under $545.
You could get a Marathon Navigator and a Bernhardt Sea Shark for under $400.
 
michaelmcgo said:
Well MORIMOTOM has offered me a very nice early Christmas present. I may pick up another, so keep the suggestions (and pics if you have any) coming, but most likely I will be content with just 1.

THANKS MORIMOTOM!
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enjoy!!

glad it could go to someone who will use it!
 
I am personally up in the air between:

Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Canvas Strap Watch #BM8180-03E

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and

Seiko 5 Model#: SNZG15K1 - Black dial / Nylon Strap


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I'm leaning towards the Seiko.
 
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