Tough watches

[sharp88]

Luminox really does just look like a pimped up Traser - http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=327111 Trasers dont seem to have the water resistance though. The whole Navy Seals gimmick is offputting I have to say and looking at there entire range makes me think there just novelties for middle aged men.

 

[Harvestman]

Dunno about tough watches, but I broke a good one in a really stupid way a few years ago. Practising karate kata forms, I did an elbow strike into the opposite arm (as required) and forgot I was wearing my watch. Elbow met watch, and glass and watch parts went everywhere.

Makes a change from sticking it in my pocket and then running it through the washing machine.

I gave up on watches years ago.

 

[JonathanD]

CWC watches are hard to beat.

 

[sharp88]

I keep hearing good things about the Mudman http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb...s=watches&field-keywords=casio+mudman&x=0&y=0

 

[Radix lecti]

My main 3 watches;
MWC Watch(black stealth)
Victorinox Infantry watch
My issue CWC G10 dated 1987(still working)

 

[para106]

Luminox really does just look like a pimped up Traser - http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=327111 Trasers dont seem to have the water resistance though. The whole Navy Seals gimmick is offputting I have to say and looking at there entire range makes me think there just novelties for middle aged men.

Never had a problem with water resistance personally - but never had the cause to go to 200m. Very pleased that I'm of an age where I'm allowed to wear one too!!

 

[m.durston]

what about the watches made by a company called 'nite'? i met a fella from 1PARA SFSG who showed me his MX10 watch which is apparently was issued to him. his survived a tour of afghanistan and one of his mates taking a screwdriver to it to see if he could break it lol
http://www.nitewatches.com/index.asp

 

[sharp88]

I think with water resistance its more combined forces at play, as apposed to actual literal depth/pressure. So in other words swimming, thrashing around, etc all puts extra force on the watch. Thats why unless its designated "divers" there not actually allowed to say its water proof by ISO regulation.

 

[3bears]

I think with water resistance its more combined forces at play, as apposed to actual literal depth/pressure. So in other words swimming, thrashing around, etc all puts extra force on the watch. Thats why unless its designated "divers" there not actually allowed to say its water proof by ISO regulation.

lol indeed! it might say 200m on the watch, but go down that deep and I can guarantee death. hell past 150m, and it's pitch black, its pretty dark and soupy at 45m!

I've been down as deep as 63m on a trimix, over an hour and a half to safely ascend without risk of decompression problems, the casio paw 1500t came with me and is still going strong!

 

[sharp88]

lol indeed! it might say 200m on the watch, but go down that deep and I can guarantee death. hell past 150m, and it's pitch black, its pretty dark and soupy at 45m!

I've been down as deep as 63m on a trimix, over an hour and a half to safely ascend without risk of decompression problems, the casio paw 1500t came with me and is still going strong!

Whats the "atomic clock" function on it like? Can you disable it and enter your own time? Also what do you think of Casio's "tough solar" function? How effective is it in charging in the UK's often dim light conditions and do the batteries last long enough to justify solar power?

 

[R.Lewis]

My trusty old Krug Baeuman. Would cost ya more then budget unless you get lucky like I did. Ninety quid I paid, retail over four hundred. Tough as old boots, even survived a fit of my rage, being thrown at the wall full pelt... Don't go there.

 

[3bears]

Whats the "atomic clock" function on it like? Can you disable it and enter your own time? Also what do you think of Casio's "tough solar" function? How effective is it in charging in the UK's often dim light conditions and do the batteries last long enough to justify solar power?

the atomic clock is a bit overkill tbh, but it has won an argument at work about my watch being slow... ''my watch slow eh? google it, atomic time keeping? who's watch is right then? '' lol you can turn it off, but I've never found a reason not to have it on- i'm not sure if it auto updates, it didn't while I was in the UAE

the solar charging works fine, I've got it on super battery draining 'tilt to illuminate' too it got shipped over from the states and it was at full charge in about 2 weeks of wintertime light/office lights, its been on full ever since- it does go into a low power saving mode in the dark, the motion sensor in the watch or light wakes it up again, this again you can turn off and on.

of all the watches I've been through this is by far the most hard wearing, and versatile it comes diving, bushcrafting, urbex, it only comes off when I'm in bed, and only if I remember to take it off then

i know it's not everyone's cup of tea, like I've mentioned it's pretty big and its casio, but if I wound up stuck on a desert island I'd much rather have this than a timex!

 

[sharp88]

the atomic clock is a bit overkill tbh, but it has won an argument at work about my watch being slow... ''my watch slow eh? google it, atomic time keeping? who's watch is right then? '' lol you can turn it off, but I've never found a reason not to have it on- i'm not sure if it auto updates, it didn't while I was in the UAE

the solar charging works fine, I've got it on super battery draining 'tilt to illuminate' too it got shipped over from the states and it was at full charge in about 2 weeks of wintertime light/office lights, its been on full ever since- it does go into a low power saving mode in the dark, the motion sensor in the watch or light wakes it up again, this again you can turn off and on.

of all the watches I've been through this is by far the most hard wearing, and versatile it comes diving, bushcrafting, urbex, it only comes off when I'm in bed, and only if I remember to take it off then

i know it's not everyone's cup of tea, like I've mentioned it's pretty big and its casio, but if I wound up stuck on a desert island I'd much rather have this than a timex!

Yeah the majority of the hardcore Casios do seem very chunky. My plan is to go to a retailer and try some on to see how bad they look on my "Kate Moss arms". They don't make much of a smart watch, but after seeing all the torture tests (freezing, running over with a range rover, boiling, cooking, over pressure, hammers, etc) Im pretty much convinced that Casio are a wise buy. I don't wear watches to nightclubs and formal events anyway.

Thanks for the help!

 

[Vibrant]

Seiko Black Monster. Not the worlds most attractive watch some may say, but good lord they do they job and offer excellent value for money. Check out the reviews - they are very well thought of.
http://www.google.com/webhp?hl=all#...=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=&pbx=1&fp=1d1336d41fd486c1

 

[Dynamite_1303]

Timex Expedition, Argos, £15.

I think the old one's were better. I bought mine probably 15-20 years ago (also from Argos from what I remember). I've worn it every day since, camping, working, under water etc etc. I replaced the strap twice (the last one has lasted about five years) and the battery three times, but the watch itself keeps going on and on. I think it'll outlast me!

 

[bilmo-p5]

Seiko 5 Automatic.

 

[lab72]

casio g shock mudman bombproof

 

[Rebel]

Hello all,


So far I've looked at G-shocks, but they're made in Thailand

And what's wrong with Thailand. Many of Nikon's DSLRs are made there. Seagate hard disk drives, Intel processors, etc.

For the price I think G-Shock is as tough as you are going to get. I've broken lots of watches and decided to get a G-Shock. I haven't been disappointed.

How tough is a G-Shock?

http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=57302

 

[dozzer]

hi, i have a gulfman and a monster, but its not worth ruining the seiko monster as its a great watch so i would recommend a gulfman for yourself its indestructible lol

 

[steven andrews]

The atomic solar G-Shocks are great. Don't worry about them being made in Thailand - they are well made and reliable.
My personal favourite is the GW-M5600.