Decent watch thats not too expensive?
27 August 2010, 11:46 AM
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Decent watch thats not too expensive?
Right I have a decent watch that has lasted me well but the problem is that its a bit too decent, I always wear short sleeve shirts so its always on "display" so to speak. This caused me some problems a few years ago when two groups of people tried to mug me on the same day when I was in Jakarta.
So I need a spare watch that is bulky, strong and preferably metal, no budget but I don't want to end up spending too much as it will defeat the object of buying it . I have seen something like this:
but its probably overkill for what I need as I probably wont use any of the features on it, any ideas where i should be looking?
So I need a spare watch that is bulky, strong and preferably metal, no budget but I don't want to end up spending too much as it will defeat the object of buying it . I have seen something like this:
but its probably overkill for what I need as I probably wont use any of the features on it, any ideas where i should be looking?
27 August 2010, 12:04 PM
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cant go wrong with a g-shock for durability and not over the top im in the army and had my 1 for years that i use for work and its seen some abuse and is still going strong or if you want somthing alittle more classy a citerzen eco drives are good abit more exspensive though
27 August 2010, 12:05 PM
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I have one of these:
...which I wear for biking, working in the garage and other any other occasions where I wouldn't want to wear my decent watch.
Damn thing's the most accurate watch I've ever owned, and despite the abuse it doesn't have a mark on it!
...which I wear for biking, working in the garage and other any other occasions where I wouldn't want to wear my decent watch.
Damn thing's the most accurate watch I've ever owned, and despite the abuse it doesn't have a mark on it!
27 August 2010, 12:14 PM
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Just don't wear one if you're somewhere dodgy 
Personally I stopped wearing a watch years ago, I've always got my mobile phone, that tells the time and much more besides.
Looking the the threads on here though, might like a Ball watch one day....
Personally I stopped wearing a watch years ago, I've always got my mobile phone, that tells the time and much more besides.
Looking the the threads on here though, might like a Ball watch one day....
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Right I have a decent watch that has lasted me well but the problem is that its a bit too decent, I always wear short sleeve shirts so its always on "display" so to speak. This caused me some problems a few years ago when two groups of people tried to mug me on the same day when I was in Jakarta.
So I need a spare watch that is bulky, strong and preferably metal, no budget but I don't want to end up spending too much as it will defeat the object of buying it . I have seen something like this:
but its probably overkill for what I need as I probably wont use any of the features on it, any ideas where i should be looking?
So I need a spare watch that is bulky, strong and preferably metal, no budget but I don't want to end up spending too much as it will defeat the object of buying it . I have seen something like this:
but its probably overkill for what I need as I probably wont use any of the features on it, any ideas where i should be looking?
Seriously though, what is your Budget? £1000? Less? More?
For about £500 you could get a TW Steel watch. They're big on oversized watches.
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27 August 2010, 01:30 PM
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I just recently bought one of these, seems nice enough, does me fine.
http://www.christopherward.co.uk/men.../c3/c3swk.html
http://www.christopherward.co.uk/men.../c3/c3swk.html
27 August 2010, 01:51 PM
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I was behind a soldier in a shop last week and he had that I think was the Casio Pro trek watch on but would much prefer something metal.
27 August 2010, 02:29 PM
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I got one of these.....
Reason I got it is because I hate watches you have to correct, and it updates from the time signal twice a day. It will do that whereever you are in the world too (nearly). It's solar powered too, so no batteries to worry about.
Geezer
Reason I got it is because I hate watches you have to correct, and it updates from the time signal twice a day. It will do that whereever you are in the world too (nearly). It's solar powered too, so no batteries to worry about.
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27 August 2010, 04:12 PM
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That Suunto looks ace! I have had many 'kick about' watches including G-Shocks. G-Shocks are excellent if the watch is going to take a bit of battering I had the metal one and it was near indesctructable.
I now use these as you can break them and not give a **** (£8). Water proof and fairly tough means it's perfect for all my outdoor pursuits too.
I now use these as you can break them and not give a **** (£8). Water proof and fairly tough means it's perfect for all my outdoor pursuits too.
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Seiko Flightmaster
If you shop around you can pick one of these up for around £85 these days, which is a bit of a bargain, and the best bit is the colour looks like wr blue.
If you shop around you can pick one of these up for around £85 these days, which is a bit of a bargain, and the best bit is the colour looks like wr blue.
27 August 2010, 10:44 PM
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similar dilemma - after i lost my sports watch kite-surfing in Egypt earlier in the year
replaced it with one of these
not perfect - the light is a little dim -- but does the job
replaced it with one of these
not perfect - the light is a little dim -- but does the job
28 August 2010, 06:44 AM
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That Suunto looks ace! I have had many 'kick about' watches including G-Shocks. G-Shocks are excellent if the watch is going to take a bit of battering I had the metal one and it was near indesctructable.
I now use these as you can break them and not give a **** (£8). Water proof and fairly tough means it's perfect for all my outdoor pursuits too.
I now use these as you can break them and not give a **** (£8). Water proof and fairly tough means it's perfect for all my outdoor pursuits too.
28 August 2010, 12:56 PM
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My idea of reasonably priced, and yours, may differ: but Id suggest a Longines Hydroconquest automatic. Im about to buy one as an everyday quality watch and at a shade under £600 (best price) you cant go wrong.
28 August 2010, 01:02 PM
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Seiko is frequently the answer to someones 'which watch?' question, but Id suggest an SKX007 or 009 over the inferior Monster, and the 'J' over the cheaper 'K'. I like the extremely cheap quartz Flightmaster chronographs too...