inexpensive rugged watch?

[7even]

About analog watches i has a Timex expedition, really pretty looks, unexpensive and full of features.
However it did not last at its first expedition in the bush.
Rubbish under the elements... good for urban life.

I would suggest for a swatch if you want a cheap one. About 50 pounds.

However I am using in the field a suunto vector since three years, with no problems at all.
I am looking to buy another one to replace the present and if I would have the money I would buy a marathon.

 

[sasquatch]

I'm seriously liking the vostock models. have you ordered from the site you linked too? are they any good?

Sorry, only just noticed your post. I've bought from the link I posted and will do again when I'm after another.

 

[Bowlander]

£6 analogue Casio with luminous hands for me at the mo, I miss the 'Indiglo' button of my old Timex though.

 

[Nonsuch]

Just an amber light on the russia4u.co.uk vendor of the Vostok watches. I paid my money but have had no communication apart from an automated email, and my subsequent queries have gone unanswered. No phone number to call. People are going out of business left right and centre at the moment so I'm a bit nervous.

EDIT - Vendor has made contact and it seems everything is OK.

 

[AndyJDickson]

my casio G shock which cost me less than 50 squid (with 3 years insurance) has now been on my wrist for 5 years and still going strong. Love it

 

[sasquatch]

Real sorry to hear that, I feel guilty for providing the link now! How long have you been waiting? Keep us posted on how you get on please and good luck with your order...

 

[slowworm]

Just an amber light on the russia4u.co.uk vendor of the Vostok watches. I paid my money but have had no communication apart from an automated email, and my subsequent queries have gone unanswered. No phone number to call. I am following up but suggest that no-one else purchases from this site until I can report a successful outcome. People are going out of business left right and centre at the moment so I'm a bit nervous.

Thanks for the heads up, I was tempted to order from him as well. Hopefully it's just because of the Christmas rush as I've had a similar experience with a very large high street store.

If you want a phone number there's one on this page: http://www.orient-watches.co.uk/orient/

Which seems to be run by the same person if you look at his profile: http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/stuart-tomanek/6/390/607

 

[Nonsuch]

It's all OK guys - Stuart just emailed me and confirmed things are in hand! I will edit my first post on this as well

 

[sasquatch]

Glad to hear that! I felt a bit responsible as I posted the link, enjoy the watch mate when it lands.

 

[Nonsuch]

Thanks sasquatch! Looking forward to it.

 

[phaserrifle]

having come across an old, cheapy watch I thought I'd lost years back hidden behind a set of shelves, I've ended up changing tack.
I'll use that as my beater, since the new battery only costs a couple of quid, put the money I've saved the money for a decent EDC watch so I can retire the seiko for all but special events.
which opens up my scope somewhat, and also my budget, since it's not something I'm putting in harms way as much.

 

[jeffz]

Here's my Amphibia on a NATO 'Thunderball' strap:

 

[Nonsuch]

I'm learning as I go along that there are NATO straps and NATO straps. Some have a really tightly woven feel, some feel like cheap rubbish and fray at the holes very easily. Any tips on a good supplier?

 

[beachlover]

I'm learning as I go along that there are NATO straps and NATO straps. Some have a really tightly woven feel, some feel like cheap rubbish and fray at the holes very easily. Any tips on a good supplier?

Hard to got wrong here..
http://www.timefactors.com/nato.htm

 

[BushrangerCZ]

Casio GW5600J, tough solar, water 20BAR resist, dirt cheap

 

[Bluebs4]

movements apart to understand how to build their automatic movement. I prefer it to my Omega Seamaster automatic which cost an awful lot more.

I've heard that the second-hands come off the Timexes, and I wouldn't trust a watch that needs batteries - it's sod's law that you need a replacement when you're miles away from a shop.

Iv had a few so called nice time pieces ,but shifted them most are ETA movements,omega up till this new movement the double spring ( what a load of tat 39 to 65 hours reserve all for £1200 extra on old modle) and as for rolex had nothing but trouble with a deepsea ,so much in fact that to has gone and now wearing a batterie powered gws g10 .but I will agree on any casio what a great watch for telling the time .

 

[Bluebs4]

I'm learning as I go along that there are NATO straps and NATO straps. Some have a really tightly woven feel, some feel like cheap rubbish and fray at the holes very easily. Any tips on a good supplier?

Timefactors.com try there rhino type NATO ,took mine off my watch in a life or death situation ......to strap a rotary type washing line to roof rack ( all the paracord in the world...at home ) .

 

[Whittler Kev]

I can remember when Citizen was the cheapest of the cheap

 

[Nonsuch]

Update - still waiting for the Vostok watch retailer to send me my son's Christmas present. Nearly three weeks now.

 

[Nonsuch]

Hard to got wrong here..
http://www.timefactors.com/nato.htm

Great thanks….