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Posted: 4/14/2006 5:37:33 PM EDT
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Casio Gshock
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Posted: 4/14/2006 5:37:54 PM EDT
[#2]
Basic Casio G-shock. I have beaten the crap out of those things and never killed one without a weapon
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Posted: 4/14/2006 5:40:20 PM EDT
[#3]
G-Shock
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Posted: 4/14/2006 5:41:31 PM EDT
[#4]
G-Shock all the way.
17 years, same battery. |
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Posted: 4/14/2006 5:42:03 PM EDT
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+1 for the DW6600 G-Shock. I have one I was issued in 2003, and it's still kicking on the original battery. I've beat the shit out of it, and it's still raging.
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Posted: 4/14/2006 5:42:09 PM EDT
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That's inconceivable! +1 on the G-Shock. I lose them before they break (or before the battery goes bad  ).
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Posted: 4/14/2006 5:42:56 PM EDT
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Big +1 I'm notoriously hard on watches. I've worn the same g-shock for the past 2 years and have suceeded in knocking the paint out of the words around the sides where you change from time, to stopwatch, etc. The face hasn't gotten scratched yet (also a first for me). From now on, the only watch I will buy is a g-shock. Plus...the tough solar is great! No replacing batteries. |
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Posted: 4/14/2006 5:44:44 PM EDT
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tag
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Posted: 4/14/2006 5:46:13 PM EDT
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Any particular model?
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Posted: 4/14/2006 5:48:03 PM EDT
[#10]
I was gonna say G-Shock... but knew I wouldn't have to.
I'm wearing one right now. The other one that I have that was purchased in 1998 is still running on the original battery. |
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Posted: 4/14/2006 5:48:05 PM EDT
[#11]
damn! Longest I ever had a battery last was 8 years |
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Posted: 4/14/2006 5:49:24 PM EDT
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They're all good. Atomic Solar is a waste of money, IMO. |
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Posted: 4/14/2006 5:50:02 PM EDT
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they are all good. I have a solar powered model with atomic clock recieve and stainless steel band. No more batteries and clock syncing for me 
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Posted: 4/14/2006 5:54:15 PM EDT
[#14]
I like GShocks, but I don't want to pay $70 for one. They all seem to have all that crap in them, Atomic time, Solar Powered, etc. Where can I get just a watch?
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Posted: 4/14/2006 5:56:37 PM EDT
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The normal battery models last for a long time, I have no problem changing my battery every decade. However the tough solar still uses a battery, a rechargeable one that surely won't last as long as a primary. |
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Posted: 4/14/2006 5:57:57 PM EDT
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I see plain models all the time at wal-mart, targets and drug stores |
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Posted: 4/14/2006 5:59:09 PM EDT
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But Walmarts suck around here, they don't even sell ammo. |
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Posted: 4/14/2006 5:59:59 PM EDT
[#18]
Beats the f*Ck outta me, it's still going.
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Posted: 4/14/2006 6:00:38 PM EDT
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G-Shock
I'll also recommend this Nixon. Titanium carbide coated stainless steel, backlit, water resistant and built like a tank. 
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Posted: 4/14/2006 6:01:46 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/14/2006 6:02:22 PM EDT
[#21]
I just did a quick search on amazon and I see a few for $30, new |
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Posted: 4/14/2006 6:03:04 PM EDT
[#22]
 I wonder if it'll fit though... |
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Posted: 4/14/2006 6:05:20 PM EDT
[#23]
how much is it? Is it made by Casio? |
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Posted: 4/14/2006 6:05:48 PM EDT
[#24]
Standard luminox dive watch
Just don't get it close to a 1.5 tesla magnet... 
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Posted: 4/14/2006 6:06:57 PM EDT
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Anything but Citizen watches. I spent $400.00 on one. 2 years later the band broke, and they tell me the band only has a 1 year warranty, and because of the way thier watches are made, you have to get their band for $150.00. Well, another 2 years have passed now, and the band recently broke again. Citizen makes cheap crap.
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Posted: 4/14/2006 6:07:38 PM EDT
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I don't think so, but it's givin' me wood anyway. It'd look great next to one these: 
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Posted: 4/14/2006 6:08:02 PM EDT
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Got a Timex digtial with velcro strap, Six years old , worn when working construction as a electrician, while in Iraq, hunting numours times , horse riding , and three kids rough housing...
$7.00 original battery |
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Posted: 4/14/2006 6:10:25 PM EDT
[#28]
It's made by Nixon and about $180. |
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Posted: 4/14/2006 6:11:24 PM EDT
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I've been using the Wenger Analog Swiss Military watches for a few years now, they are cheap at around 50 to 60 dollars a watch and they work fine for me, since I loath anything digital on a watch. I think I bought the 2 I have at either walmart or Sams Club, you can buy them online as well.
ETA: Just looked around and I see that they have gotten a little more expensive, but its been three years since I bought one. www.wengerna.com/browse/watches.jsp |
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Posted: 4/14/2006 6:13:30 PM EDT
[#30]
Mine sucked. |
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Posted: 4/14/2006 6:16:53 PM EDT
[#31]
Both of mine are fine, even after the one I have now was dropped onto concrete, soaked in a lake,hit with a 60mph baseball...etc The crystal is just now starting to show scratches. |
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Posted: 4/14/2006 6:23:01 PM EDT
[#32]
+1 I bought a citizen flight watch (don’t remember the exact model) for around $400 and the band would not stay together. So finally after months of bitching they gave me a new one and it had the same problem. It eventually fell off without me noticing and was lost. Good riddance I say. I switched back to my Timex Iron Man. But the Gee-wiz factor on Suunto's X9iM is hard to pass up so I think I might pick one up just so I can be the coolest kid on my block. |
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Posted: 4/14/2006 7:01:51 PM EDT
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I'm partial to mechanical watches, and really like the vintage Soviet-era watches and chronographs. These are well made, essentially Soviet derivatives of Swiss movements, and built to last. They never need batteries and can be regulated to a high degree of accuracy. My favorites include the Poljot Air Force Shturmanskie chrono, the Navy Okeah chrono, the various Strela models, and of course the ministry of defense Vostok mechanicals. For years the prices on these watches was very reasonable - cheap even, but now the collector market has discovered these, quite frankly, awesome time pieces and the price is rising accordingly. Newer Russian Vostok's and Lithuanian-made Vostok Europe watches are still reasonably priced ($30-$50), as well as a couple of late model Poljots (and the new Volmax renditions of classic Poljot models) in the same price range. Some of my personal favorites: Vostok 17 jewel civilian market  Vostok 17 jewel Great Patriotic War 40-year Commemorative  Vostok Naval 17 Jewel Komanderskie  Vostok Ministry of Defense (3AKA3 MO CCCP) Komanderskie Paratrooper  Poljot 3133 calibre Soviet Navy Okeah (Ocean) chrono    Poljot 31659 calibre (hacking) Soviet Air Force Shturmanskie chrono    1965 Poljot 3017 calibre Sekonda (Strela) Soviet Air Force chrono   1958 Poljot 3017 calibre Strela Soviet Air Force chrono   -k |
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Posted: 4/15/2006 12:16:18 AM EDT
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I take great care of my stuff... The crystal got scratched very easily, battery died a few months after I got it, and it didn't seal worth a crap... But this was like 8 years ago.
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Posted: 4/15/2006 12:37:09 AM EDT
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ive heard those old soviet watches have the water resistance of damp sponges though. |
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Posted: 4/15/2006 12:41:58 AM EDT
[#36]
ive have (swiss army brand) not wenger officers quartz thats pushing 20 years old. It never skipped a beat. depending on the model my vote goes for the swiss army watches. |
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Posted: 4/15/2006 12:49:18 AM EDT
[#37]
Do the G-shock crystals really stand up to scratches well? I wear my watch all the time, working on cars/trucks/aircraft and the crystal always gets scratched to hell in no time. I don't like the bulk of the G-shocks, I actually like the lo-pro style of the suuntos. I will buy a G-shock as long as you guys confirm the crystal is tough and very scratch resistant. My motorola Razr has the toughest plastic I have ever seen on the display on the outside. I carry it in my pocket every day and it still looks like brand new, I wish a watch maker would use that stuff, whatever it is.
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Posted: 4/15/2006 1:19:16 AM EDT
[#38]
I bought my first Vostok in '84. It still works perfectly. I've got about 40 Soviet/Russian watches and a dozen vintage Swiss machanical/automatics. The average age of the watches I own is ~30 years. Since I don't swim with my vintage watches, I cannot speak to how well they seal after that amount of time. I also have a few Hamilton pocket watches/railroad watches that average ~80 years old. Just beautiful. People who know that I collect watches will insist on buying me Japanese quartz watches as gifts, thinking that those watches are nice/high quality. I have a few in the bottom of a drawer somewhere. They're the 9mm of watches. New Vostok's and water resistant Poljot/Volmax watches (non-chronos) work as advertised, re water resistance. My daily-wear Vostok amphibian only gets wet when my hands are wet, and gets submerged infrequently - washing the car, etc.,. I have let it sit in a glass of water for a week just to satisfy my own curiosity. No problems, but no real atmospheric pressure either - it is not a true diver by any stretch of the imagination. I wouldn't dream of getting any of my vintage watches anywhere near water. Russian or otherwise. -k |
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Posted: 4/15/2006 2:22:51 AM EDT
[#39]
Casio
I'd get Casio Pro Trek with compass, barometer, altimeter, thermometer etc. 
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Posted: 4/15/2006 2:29:39 AM EDT
[#40]
I had to have my atomic/solar rechargable battery replaced two weeks ago. Had to go to four placed before I could find someone to do it and reseal the watch so it would remain waterproof. The hype about the solar watches never neding a battery is untrue. Ten bucks including labor. |
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Posted: 4/15/2006 2:44:27 AM EDT
[#41]
I tend to tear up watches and my Marathon TSAR has held up AMAZINGLY well. Not one scratch in the crystal after 6 months of daily wear and only very minimal marks elsewhere. It's more than you want to spend, but to me it's worth extra to not have to replace or have a scratched up watch after a month or two. Other than that, the steady reccomendation seems to be G-Shock.
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Posted: 4/15/2006 2:58:50 AM EDT
[#42]
they are tough, mine must be around a decade old by now. Still clear with no visible scratches. |
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Posted: 4/15/2006 3:00:06 AM EDT
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Seiko "Monster" (Seiko model# SKX781)
  Can also be purchased with an orange face. Both black and orange run $175-$200 (retail is $400). More rare models have yellow or blue faces and cost more based on the rarity. Very rugged watch. ETA orange faced photo. Also if you have a Seiko Factory Store near you you can find some nice buys for well under $175. The Seiko-5 series is very nice and typically under $125. Pulsar is also made by Seiko and is very reasonably priced. |
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Posted: 4/15/2006 3:06:47 AM EDT
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Good to hear, the timex I bought a month or so ago already has some nasty scratches. Guess its off to the store I go to look at the G-shocks.
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Posted: 4/15/2006 3:15:20 AM EDT
[#45]
Timex Expedition. Cheap but very functional.
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Posted: 4/15/2006 3:25:03 AM EDT
[#46]
Hell yea, but i had to change the band, itched like hell thou...... |
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Posted: 4/15/2006 6:29:20 AM EDT
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GSHOCK
Marathon TSAR Seiko dive watches |
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Posted: 4/15/2006 6:32:14 AM EDT
[#48]
The "normal" Batteries only last two years if you never use the indiglo feature. The "10yr battery" models are a special version, slightly more expensive. I like the solar version but have no use for the atomic version. |
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Posted: 4/15/2006 6:38:34 AM EDT
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+11,000,000,000 I love my automatics, but the Gshock is where it's at if you want a tough as nails watch. Remember the Alamo, and God Bless Texas... |
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Posted: 4/15/2006 7:09:03 AM EDT
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Every time I see these threads, I'm tempted to buy one... so I just did!
gw530a-1v 
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