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Posted: 4/14/2015 6:08:30 AM EDT

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for work stuff, I have had a g shock since I started in the army. 8 years later and its still kicking. off duty I have a citizen.

Posted: 4/17/2015 11:29:22 PM EDT

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I like my Citizen Eco Nighthawk-AT. Solar Powered, never needs a battery. Radio Sync, never needs to be set for correct time including for daylight savings time. Perpetual Calender, never need to be set for calender corrections, including leap year. Quartz crystal bezel, very hard and scratch resistant. Watch is made of black titanium all the way through, no finish to wear off. Has all the other chronograph features you would expect too.

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Really like the look of this watch, might need to add it to my collection

Posted: 4/17/2015 11:54:56 PM EDT

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Their nice, I have one. Went to pick it up after having it serviced. Tried this on, bad idea. Two days later I brought it home with me.

Posted: 4/19/2015 11:10:30 PM EDT

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Does a completely automatic watch that has a barometer, thermometer and compass exist?

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Several of the Casio Pro Trek series will fit that bill. Mine is solar, atomic timekeeping, baro, alt, temp, compass, moon phase and tides. You can look over the models to mix and match which of those you want, I just got the one with almost all of the features.

Posted: 4/19/2015 11:26:53 PM EDT

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What's a good high quality wrist watch that I should look into getting?

Not too knowledgeable about them, but I'd really like to stop relying on my iPhone so much.

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You need to tell us more about your preferences.

Price range- high quality to some is a Patek Philipe perpetual calendar that runs about $75,000. A quality timepiece can be as affordable as $1,200 or so IMO.
Casual or formal- very generally- formal has a leather strap, is under 40mm and has few or no complications.
Mechanical or quartz- there is only one correct answer IMO (mech).
Automatic or hand wound?

The OP is a little like saying "I need a quality gun".....need to have you elaborate!

[edit] I see the $300 budget. In that range seiko is your best bet. Very good value.

Posted: 4/20/2015 9:00:34 PM EDT

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The one in the middle with "Submariner" in red... yeah, that looks old and junky. I'll take it off your hands for you

To the OP- at $300, you're probably looking more for a watch as a tool, not as jewelry. I think Seiko is the best choice for automatics in the price range, but as a tool watch, I'd go digital with Casio or Suunto.

Posted: 4/20/2015 10:34:24 PM EDT

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Search for Casio PAW-1300T.
Had mine since 2007 through the fire/EMS service, Kenya and now Afghanistan.
165 USD.

Posted: 4/28/2015 8:51:59 PM EDT

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Marathon TSAR or Gshock classic

Posted: 5/1/2015 12:45:00 AM EDT

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I love my Luminox 3001. My first one lasted me 14 years of beating it up pretty good, and still works flawless.

Posted: 5/1/2015 2:57:56 AM EDT

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Casio G Shock Mudman for me. IMHO it is build like a tank, price is good to go for me and does everything I need and then some. ETA content.

Posted: 5/15/2015 3:29:09 PM EDT

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I like my Citizen Eco Nighthawk-AT. Solar Powered, never needs a battery. Radio Sync, never needs to be set for correct time including for daylight savings time. Perpetual Calender, never need to be set for calender corrections, including leap year. Quartz crystal bezel, very hard and scratch resistant. Watch is made of black titanium all the way through, no finish to wear off. Has all the other chronograph features you would expect too.

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You cost me some money buddy