Post by: client32 on August 08, 2007, 04:30:06 AM
It is a cheap watch so I'm not all that dissapointed. I am now thinking of getting a new watch though.
I like watches. I don't know why, but I would probably have a collection if I had that kind of income. I have never owned an expensive watch. I like looking at them, and wouldn't mind owning one. I just can't pony up the money for one. It really hurts when some of these have a price tag higher than the pickup I bought (granted it is a beater and I think I got a good deal on it).
I am also hard on watches. There are scraps and scratches all over this thing. Reading the dial was starting to get bad even without the fogging.
Now to the question, what are some good quality decent price watches? I have started looking around and have found some, but I know there is a brand or a good watch that I am missing. So let me know.
The only other thing I can think of is that I don't want a digital watch.
Thanks.
Post by: Harold Tuttle on August 08, 2007, 04:37:19 AM
it takes a licking and keeps on ticking
Post by: K Frame on August 08, 2007, 04:40:18 AM
As for watches in general, I normally don't wear them, but I have a couple. My last watch came from Kohls. Got a good price on it on sale and with some coupons. It keeps excellent time (well, I need a new battery right now), and has stood up to the trauma that I can inflict on a watch.
Post by: client32 on August 08, 2007, 04:52:18 AM
I don't know how many people I have told to do that with electronics when they get wet. Never even crossed my mind for a watch.
Post by: DJJ on August 08, 2007, 04:53:23 AM
Post by: Manedwolf on August 08, 2007, 04:54:49 AM
Post by: Tallpine on August 08, 2007, 05:28:14 AM
Been through a few bands and batteries, though
I hate wearing a watch on my wrist, especially in summer. It gets knocked around too much that way too. I just wear it on my belt.
Post by: mtnbkr on August 08, 2007, 05:42:16 AM
My current Seiko runs a bit fast (after several attempts to adjust it). It picks up 5 minutes in about 2 months. I just reset the time to a couple minutes slow every 3 months. When it gets ahead noticeably, I reset it again. Getting an automatic to maintain perfect time is nearly impossible since the "speed" of the watch is dictated by how tight the spring is wound, which is dicated by a person's movements. I'd rather have it run fast than slow.
FWIW, my watch doesn't seem to be affected by shooting. Even with my heavy 44mag loads, it has never shown any affect from the recoil.
Chris
Post by: Brad Johnson on August 08, 2007, 09:37:50 AM
If I needed something extra heavy duty I'd probably go for the Casio G-Shock. It seems to be a proven commodity.
Brad
Post by: Warhorse on August 08, 2007, 10:36:03 AM
I virtually never take it off no matter what I am doing. In over 10 years, I have gone through two of them and then only because the band broke and it went overboard. (I'm a sailor.) Both of the ones I own(ed) maintained time well, only losing about 5 seconds a month. However, the band is the weak point as they are plastic and do tend to become a little brittle after 5 years or so and have to be replaced. The crystal face has taken a lot of abuse and has been remarkably resistant to scratching. I would love to know what it is made from.
For the cost, I have been completely happy with it (them).
Take this for whatever it may be worth.
Post by: MillCreek on August 08, 2007, 10:42:55 AM
Post by: Moondoggie on August 08, 2007, 11:59:29 AM
For everyday wear, especially where they might get rough treatment I like the Casio's, too. If a Casio gets trashed, you just go to KMart and get another one for $20 or so.
Post by: AmbulanceDriver on August 08, 2007, 01:46:32 PM
http://www.casio.com/products/Timepiece/G-Shock/MTG900DA-8V/
If you keep your eyes open, you can find them on sale for ~$70
Post by: Mannlicher on August 08, 2007, 03:04:08 PM
Post by: crt360 on August 08, 2007, 03:31:14 PM
I've been wearing a Seiko Kinetic for about eight years now. The kinetic part seems to crap out about every four years. The last time it did, they fixed it free. It's going bad again. Basically as long as I keep the watch on and stay active, it will run. It'll stop a few hours after I take it off instead of running a week or more like it's suppose to.
Post by: Paddy on August 08, 2007, 03:36:28 PM
Post by: garyk/nm on August 08, 2007, 04:06:23 PM
Someone on another forum got me interested in the Orange Monster, but I've noticed a sudden price jump in the past month.
For that kind of money, I'm looking at the Luminox brand. They're not all Navy SEAL marked; some are quite nice looking.
Post by: client32 on August 08, 2007, 04:56:44 PM
I get stuck looking at Omega's quite a bit. If I only had the cash to splurge on something like that.
I'm looking at some of the Seiko 5 military and g-shock at the moment.
Post by: stevelyn on August 09, 2007, 04:24:32 AM
If your watch fogs, stick it in a baggie of white rice overnight. Does a great job of drying out the internals.
That answers the question on what to put in the gun safe.
Post by: HankB on August 09, 2007, 08:20:15 AM
My "good" watch is a Seiko Quartz Chronograph Titanium Sports 100 - I got it over 20 years ago when Target was liquidating a special purchase of Seiko watches for $99 each . . . list for this model at the time was $595. It's never off by more than 5 seconds or so (according to WWV) when I check it, which is usually just to reset it when we go on or off DST. This time error is not a big deal anywhere, and is barely noticeable on an analog watch.
Right now I'm wearing a Timex digital that cost me 98 cents . . . I had a $25 gift card from an online merchant because I'd bought a riflescope, and with shipping the watch came to $25.98. But I've got a metallic band, since the plastic Timex straps just don't hold up. It gains about 10 seconds a month.
Also have a Casio G-Shock. Poor band quality like the Timex, but it gains about a minute a month.
Post by: K Frame on August 09, 2007, 08:46:21 AM
If your watch fogs, stick it in a baggie of white rice overnight. Does a great job of drying out the internals.
That answers the question on what to put in the gun safe.
Not really. Rice has pretty limited absorption capabilities. Silica gel is much better.
Post by: MillCreek on August 09, 2007, 09:31:26 AM
The dehydrator temperatures are low enough to avoid heat damage and the combination of the gentle heat and forced air really does the trick in drying out the circuitry, nooks and crannies. I always remove the batteries first and leave the battery doors/hatches open or removed to allow the air to flow in there as well.
Post by: armchair warrior on August 09, 2007, 12:25:40 PM
I love it!Cheap(around 25.00 at the time),BIG numbers.
I'm on the second battery.
Oh,get a velcro type watchband.I use mine at work(construction)
and this thing is indestructible!
Post by: thebaldguy on August 09, 2007, 03:01:02 PM
I just got one of these the other day.
http://www.ewatches.com/Kenneth-Cole/KC1239.html?utm_source=Froogle&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Kenneth-Cole-KC1239
It's large, but it's a nice stainless steel watch with a mineral crystal. I haven't had a leather band in decades, but this one is nice and sturdy. Also, it's made in Japan.
I got this by redeming "Player points" at a horse racing wager site. They had a lot of gifts, but I wasn't interested in a lot of them. It was this watch or a telescope for my points. I took the watch. And yes, I lost more than the watch is worth playing the ponies.
Post by: Boomhauer on August 09, 2007, 05:56:26 PM
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If I needed something extra heavy duty I'd probably go for the Casio G-Shock. It seems to be a proven commodity.
I had one of the Atomic/Solar G-shocks. Got screwed up somehow. I decided that it wasn't that great.
I now have a Timex Ironman digital watch. Good watch so far, and the buttons are easier to press than the ones on the G-shock. Plus it is a lot cheaper.
Post by: Big_R on August 10, 2007, 05:11:12 PM
Ryan
Post by: grislyatoms on August 11, 2007, 06:22:50 AM
A bit heavy but very large, easy-to-read face. I have had mine for 5 years, not one single problem. Built like a tank. $100 and worth every penny.
Post by: vernal45 on August 11, 2007, 09:53:09 AM
Post by: MillCreek on August 11, 2007, 09:58:22 AM
Post by: Balog on August 11, 2007, 12:03:45 PM
I am leaving today for a week's vacation in Wyoming. On my wrist will be my Casio atomic solar Pathfinder (compass, altimeter, barometer and thermometer). This is my favorite watch when I am out in the backcountry.
How accurate are the extra widgets on there? I've always been curious about thermometers and such on watches; I'd think your body temp and such would interfere.
Post by: wooderson on August 11, 2007, 12:09:35 PM
Post by: MillCreek on August 11, 2007, 01:23:33 PM
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How accurate are the extra widgets on there? I've always been curious about thermometers and such on watches; I'd think your body temp and such would interfere.
The compass and barometer seem to be pretty accurate; I have compared them with stand-alone instruments. The altimeter varies, and at higher altitudes (5000 feet plus) seems to read about 100 feet low. I have always wondered if it is affected by barometric pressure. To get the best accuracy from the thermometer, the manual recommends that you take it off and let it sit someplace for 30 minutes; otherwise, it is thrown off by body heat. As an example, I am sitting right now in a room in which the stand-alone digital thermometer indicates 71.6 degrees. The watch thermometer is giving a reading of 87.6 degrees. Yet when I take the watch off, I can see the thermometer reading start to drop.
It is a fun toy, and I admit I got it primarily for the compass and altimeter features as a backup to the GPS, topo map and compass that I routinely use. I had been waiting for Casio to come out with an Atomic Solar pathfinder, and when they did, I snatched one up.
Post by: S. Williamson on August 20, 2007, 08:28:13 PM
Post by: mtnbkr on August 21, 2007, 02:47:43 AM
Is there anybody still making a watch that you actually wind up? I'm looking for something rugged for traveling that doesn't need batteries... and (of course), the less it costs the better.
I know there are plenty of Russian watches that can be had in a wind up model, but I don't know about any Japanese, American, or Swiss. The Russian watches tend to be inexpensive and have an old school look to them.
Chris
Post by: S. Williamson on August 22, 2007, 12:58:47 AM
Post by: Fudgieghost on August 22, 2007, 11:54:01 AM
Here are a few sites for some good inexpensive watches:
www.bluedial.com check their "specials" page
www.campmor.com very good prices on Timex pieces
www.russarmy.com some very cool Russian watches, and most of them are not expensive. Not sure what happens when you give your Visa # to Russians though. . .
My wife bought me (at my request!) a Casio "WaveCeptor" Atomic Clock set, solar powered watch. It is nice and, as noted needs no adjustment, even for Daylight Savings/Standard time. . cool thing is, when I don't wear it for a couple of days, it turns itself off. When I pull it our of storage, it's sets itself. . .
I also have a Timex Expedition "easy reader" watch---extra large numerals. Nice watch with Indiglo---for $20.00---can't beat that for a dollar!
Post by: client32 on August 22, 2007, 11:58:28 AM
I'll have to remember the term "watch lust," that might come in handy.
Post by: S. Williamson on August 23, 2007, 11:55:13 PM
http://www.russarmy.com/product.cfm/hurl/product_id=320
$200. I was expecting at least $700...
Damn, that's a nice watch. *drool* Deserves a minty M1891 and a nickeled .44 Russian Schofield to go with it.