Which watch?

Outdoors or in the rough you need any inexpensive watch, one that can stand knocks and moisture and won't matter if it gets a bashing.

My lowly TIMEX EXPEDITION fits the bill for me.Lightweight you hardly notice you have it on, 12 & 24 hour analogue face, calendar, sweep hand and ILLUMINATED too! Dirt cheap as well but looks OK.

Those watches that have some kind of a snap-on device rather than a strap look good too, at least hanging off a pack.
 
You absolutely can't beat a G-Shock. Meets all your criteria, won't break the bank, and crazy accurate and reliable. I have the dual face (analog and digital) so's I can get a cardinal point in a pinch. They're worth every penny and if you happen to lose one it's not expensive to replace.
 
Also keep in mind how many of your other gadgets have clocks too. GPS, cell phone, Swiss Army Knife, etc. And in the wilderness, what difference does it make what the exact time is? Maybe you don't really need a watch at all?

I hold my fist out at arm's length to get an idea of how long until dark.

Just a thought.
-Bob
 
I'm a HUGE fan of the Casio G-Shock MT-G watch.

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It's solar and atomic. No worries about batteries or it keeping the right time (it syncs every night with the atomic clock signals). The crystal is way lower than the bumpers and rim around it so it doesn't get scratched. They are very tough. I have two of them and I wouldn't trade them for anything.

i like the feature where the backlight comes on (only when it's dark) when you twist your wrist up to see the time. Very handy.

I have a silver one that's my beater because the black one looks much better.
 
Since I have been retired I have "liberated" myself from wearing a watch daily....and it's swell ! When I do wear a watch I have appreciated the solar driven convenience and accuracy of the Citizen Eco-Drive. The one "extra" I appreciate on a watch is an alarm...I find it useful when I travel.

I agree that one can WAY overspend on a watch.....I have seen some guys "bit" by the watch fetish and it isn't pretty. I've know a few who have somehow "allowed" their self-esteem to become attached to the watch they wear.....VERY peculiar ! But hey...who am I to judge ?....whatever winds your stem ! :) There is certainly nothing wrong with admiring a fine watch and taking pride in ownership.

- regards
 
I have a thing for watches - they are sort of like functional jewelry for me. I have two different Citizen Eco-Drive watches (solar powered), an inexpensive but nice looking self-winder, and a pair of Timex beaters. The Citizen Eco-drives are durable, nice enough looking to be dressy, and the solar powered feature has cool and practical gadget appeal.
 
Bob W said:
And in the wilderness, what difference does it make what the exact time is? Maybe you don't really need a watch at all?

Just a thought.
-Bob
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I think it's very helpful to know the time, even in the wilderness.

It's good for keeping track of how long it has taken you to walk a certain distance, and so you will have a good idea of how long it will take you to get back.

And it's rather important if you plan to meet and rally at a certain point at a certain time...such as..."let's meet down by the docks at 5:00am" or "Expect a radio call at 7:00pm every evening if nothing is wrong".

And it's good for timing simple stuff too, like sunbathing, boiling an egg, purifying water, etc...
 
If money was no object, this would be my outdoor watch



http://www.breitling.com/orbiter/breit97/eng/emerg.html

Incorporating an emergency microtransmitter, the Breitling Emergency was developed to assist pilots in distress.

The Emergency version for civil-aviation use broadcasts on the 121.5 MHz distress frequency and serves as a back-up for ELT-type airborne beacons. For military users, Breitling has equipped the Emergency with a miniaturized transmitter with On/Off switch, operating on the 243 MHz military frequency.

Under normal conditions — flat terrain or calm seas — the Emergency's signal will be picked up at a range of up to 90 nautical miles by search aircraft flying at 20, 000 feet.

The Emergency is designed to foil any handling mistakes and to protect the transmitter from even violent jarring.
 
Fine watch that Breitling!
You might get mugged for it before you can get to the wild though:eek:
 
I wear an Omega Seamaster Auto off duty and a have just started to wear a G-Shock DW5600 at work. I like the watch but I'm still getting used to the digital display. I'm going to pimp it with Maratac strap adapters and a 24mm Zulu strap.


I was attracted to the G-Shocks by their reputation for being tough!
 
the g shocks are looking pretty darn good - but so many...

those cockpit series one look very nice - good for formal as well.
 
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