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Posted: 6/19/2014 1:26:41 PM EDT
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Timex Expedition.
Simple. Lightweight. Small. And cheap. I've beat the living shit out of mine for three years, and it keeps on ticking. Only problem is the "leather" band was crap. Replaced it with an equally inexpensive NATO strap, and I've been totally happy. |
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Posted: 6/19/2014 1:33:49 PM EDT
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a couple of my favorite outdoor activity watches:
Seiko SKX series. Before the giant fashion watch craze these were considered large, but in todays terms I'd say they are easy to wear. You can pick em off of ebay for cheap too.  If you want smaller/slimmer, have a look at the Seiko 5 military styles, also decent watches at a good price, and found on ebay:  |
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Posted: 6/19/2014 3:47:10 PM EDT
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seiko 5's
pretty durable and inexpensive. clown |
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Posted: 6/19/2014 4:51:29 PM EDT
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Interesting
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Posted: 6/19/2014 9:12:55 PM EDT
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I have this citizens watch: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EQS1JW/ref=s9_hps_bw_g241_i4?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-9&pf_rd_r=1PAZRW83G8RTZP7KTRCZ&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1666904102&pf_rd_i=405377011
Honestly, its one of the best field watches out there for $100. I replaced the band with a thicker leather one but thats all personal taste. 100 meter water resistance (so you can swim with it), solar powered (so you dont have to change the battery for the next 20ish years), simple, easy to read, and it has a date counter. If you are looking for an analog I'd go for that one. Its also very compact and classy looking. |
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Posted: 6/20/2014 12:16:43 PM EDT
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Timex Ironman. Still around $30 at Walmart with 100m water resistance, backlight, stop watch, timers, alarms. Pretty tough too. Batteries have always lasted me around 8 years or so.
Much better than that stupid solar G-shock Riseman I bought. 2 months out of the 1-year warranty and the stupid thing kept resetting itself despite lots of time in the sun. Piece of crap for a $200 watch. I'll take my $30 Timex and reset the time myself twice a year. The barometer/altimeter/atomic synch wasn't that useful anyway... |
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Posted: 6/23/2014 7:20:57 PM EDT
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I have one of these, I scored an overstock for 50% off of retail..also a link to reputable website with some on sale.
https://www.theclymb.com/search?q=brand%3A+bertucci http://www.bertucciwatches.com/Bertucci/fieldcolors.html 
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Posted: 6/25/2014 5:14:57 AM EDT
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Well, topic pretty much self explanatory. All the outdoor watches I see are big, bulky, and for me, a pain. I guess I don't need all the fancy features, but anyone have a good suggestion for a low profile watch for outdoor applications? Doc Triple sensor watches? You aren't missing out on those features...I have a casio protek, and they only thing that really works with any sense of reliability is the temp sensor... |
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Posted: 6/27/2014 4:40:46 PM EDT
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I have this citizens watch: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EQS1JW/ref=s9_hps_bw_g241_i4?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-9&pf_rd_r=1PAZRW83G8RTZP7KTRCZ&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1666904102&pf_rd_i=405377011 http://c01.coacdn.com/watchesWPC/BM8180-03E_fullsize.png Honestly, its one of the best field watches out there for $100. I replaced the band with a thicker leather one but thats all personal taste. 100 meter water resistance (so you can swim with it), solar powered (so you dont have to change the battery for the next 20ish years), simple, easy to read, and it has a date counter. If you are looking for an analog I'd go for that one. Its also very compact and classy looking. That watch looks really nice. One question though - how is it solar powered? I don't see any sort of a solar cell on it. Just curious how it works.... |
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Posted: 6/27/2014 6:12:37 PM EDT
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One thing to consider is that some mfrs offer women's wrist watches. In the case of dive watches, these are more-or-less identical to the men's version, just smaller in diameter. I wore a Seiko woman's dive watch for years, and it was just about the perfect size.
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Posted: 6/27/2014 6:15:14 PM EDT
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That watch looks really nice. One question though - how is it solar powered? I don't see any sort of a solar cell on it. Just curious how it works.... Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I have this citizens watch: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EQS1JW/ref=s9_hps_bw_g241_i4?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-9&pf_rd_r=1PAZRW83G8RTZP7KTRCZ&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1666904102&pf_rd_i=405377011 http://c01.coacdn.com/watchesWPC/BM8180-03E_fullsize.png Honestly, its one of the best field watches out there for $100. I replaced the band with a thicker leather one but thats all personal taste. 100 meter water resistance (so you can swim with it), solar powered (so you dont have to change the battery for the next 20ish years), simple, easy to read, and it has a date counter. If you are looking for an analog I'd go for that one. Its also very compact and classy looking. That watch looks really nice. One question though - how is it solar powered? I don't see any sort of a solar cell on it. Just curious how it works.... I could be very wrong, but I believe the Citizen "Eco" watch uses a motion driven energizer for the internal battery. No solar cell; just wear it. They have been around for a while, so the technology is sound, apparently. |
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Posted: 6/27/2014 11:24:05 PM EDT
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The solar cell is under the dial. well hidden, but there.
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Posted: 6/28/2014 4:00:38 AM EDT
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Eco drives are 'light' powered. It doesn't have to be sunlight. It could also be the light from a fluorescent lamp.
They really work very well. Sapphire crystal is also a very nice feature. Love mine. HTR. |
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Posted: 6/28/2014 10:11:53 AM EDT
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The Wenger 77053 on the right is my casual watch. Swiss made, sapphire crystal.
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Posted: 6/28/2014 2:41:01 PM EDT
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could also recommend,
the previous poster's opinion on the canvas eco-drive. have the same,but chrono (wore out original)w\NATO strap. clown |
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Posted: 6/28/2014 2:41:57 PM EDT
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1st dbl post
clown |
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Posted: 6/29/2014 8:33:52 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
That watch looks really nice. One question though - how is it solar powered? I don't see any sort of a solar cell on it. Just curious how it works.... Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted:
I have this citizens watch: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EQS1JW/ref=s9_hps_bw_g241_i4?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-9&pf_rd_r=1PAZRW83G8RTZP7KTRCZ&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1666904102&pf_rd_i=405377011 http://c01.coacdn.com/watchesWPC/BM8180-03E_fullsize.png Honestly, its one of the best field watches out there for $100. I replaced the band with a thicker leather one but thats all personal taste. 100 meter water resistance (so you can swim with it), solar powered (so you dont have to change the battery for the next 20ish years), simple, easy to read, and it has a date counter. If you are looking for an analog I'd go for that one. Its also very compact and classy looking. That watch looks really nice. One question though - how is it solar powered? I don't see any sort of a solar cell on it. Just curious how it works.... It uses a very small solar cell (almost like the ones found on a calculator) that is set into the face, when the light is just right you can actually see it. I've had mine for 3 years now and have never had an issue with it losing power. Just the act of wearing it around charges the battery. Its a very high quality watch for not much money. I am probably going to purchase a second one for a backup. |
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Posted: 6/29/2014 8:59:48 AM EDT
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Bertucci.
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Posted: 6/29/2014 9:41:53 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
a couple of my favorite outdoor activity watches: Seiko SKX series. Before the giant fashion watch craze these were considered large, but in todays terms I'd say they are easy to wear. You can pick em off of ebay for cheap too. http://kineticwatchseiko.watches-reviews.com/images/seiko-skx-1.jpg If you want smaller/slimmer, have a look at the Seiko 5 military styles, also decent watches at a good price, and found on ebay: http://seikowatchmens.watches-reviews.com/images/seiko-5-military-1.jpg very happy with my SKx series watch, I have the one on the right, keeps pretty good time for an automatic. |
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Posted: 7/11/2014 11:17:33 PM EDT
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http://www.timex.com/watches/expedition-easy-set-alarm-t479029j
Hideous and works fine... Overstock.com still sells them. The alarm is attached to a rotating bezel which is dirt sensitive compared to a digital watch but better than my Luminox diver because the parts just don't fit as tightly together. |
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Posted: 7/11/2014 11:33:50 PM EDT
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Timex expedition was my previous watch. Had it for years, was #2 of its type. As noted above, replace the junky band with a good one.
or A Gshock if that is not too big for you. Current watch is a Gshock Solar. They are very tough, and great bands. |
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Posted: 7/12/2014 7:59:53 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I could be very wrong, but I believe the Citizen "Eco" watch uses a motion driven energizer for the internal battery. No solar cell; just wear it. They have been around for a while, so the technology is sound, apparently. They are solar powered. |
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Posted: 7/12/2014 8:21:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Timex Ironman. Still around $30 at Walmart with 100m water resistance, backlight, stop watch, timers, alarms. Pretty tough too. Batteries have always lasted me around 8 years or so. This. The batteries last longer than the band for me. I've never had any luck with multi-function watches. The Ironman does everything I need and for the price, I won't cry if it gets broken or lost. |
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Posted: 7/18/2014 10:24:33 PM EDT
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Just saw this: The Gryphon by Reactor Watch
Only thing I know about is what is on the video! About $350.00! Hope this helps!!! PITA45 
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Posted: 7/18/2014 11:16:30 PM EDT
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Casio Sport Pathfinder, slim model.
Not as big as that picture makes it look and very stylish in real life. Full features, I beat the snot out of mine and it's still 'ticking', although I managed to scrape the glass up on a rather unique rock face dicking around 3 months after I got it. Other than that, the titanium model looks great and is light weight and basically bullet proof. Solar powered for the win, just be sure to turn off the feature that turns on the back light when you look at your watch if you wear it while sleeping. If you work a job that means you don't see the sun much, it will burn the battery down in no time. |
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Posted: 7/19/2014 12:44:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
Timex Expedition. Simple. Lightweight. Small. And cheap. I've beat the living shit out of mine for three years, and it keeps on ticking. Only problem is the "leather" band was crap. Replaced it with an equally inexpensive NATO strap, and I've been totally happy. Another vote for the Timex Expedition - I have the Velcro strap version: http://www.timex.com/watches/expedition-camper-t497139j Simple to use. I made the mistake of buying a Casio World Watch. What a pain in the ass to set just one time on it: http://www.casio-usa.com/products/Watches/Sports/AW80_Series/product/AW80V-5BV/ |
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Posted: 8/2/2014 11:48:30 AM EDT
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Another vote for Timex Expedition though I myself am looking at trying something different.
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