You can login if you already have an account or register by clicking the button below.
Registering is free and all you need is a username and password. We never ask you for your e-mail.
Nastalgia mostly. Plus if the suns up, I can use it as a compass. And if im in the field I can use wet erase marks to keep track of sunrise and sunset. Analog, if you know how to use/hack it. Has so many more functions than a digital.
[+]markcabal0 points1 point1 point
ago
(edited ago)
[–]markcabal0 points
1 point
1 point
(+1|-0)
ago
(edited ago)
I wear a cheap ($30) waterproof Casio with a waterproof compass (Suunto Clipper, made in Finland, $12) clipped on the band. The compass is surprisingly handy even in the city. I like cheap but dependable gear.
I love it. It's as durable as can be, always accurate, and on the off chance I'm pulling 12Gs in my tent, I take great comfort in knowing that my watch can handle the forces.
I have a Seiko snk805 automatic that I wear, picked it up for forty bucks; it's an automatic, so no electronic parts or batteries, but it does need to be worn often to stay wound, and you will slightly loose or gain time(I generally lose about thirty seconds over a month)
[+]d_wootang0 points0 points0 points
ago
(edited ago)
[–]d_wootang0 points
0 points
0 points
(+0|-0)
ago
(edited ago)
That's never really been a problem for me, the only time I've ever seen it stop was when I was in an accident and had my wrist wrapped for a week and a half; so somewhere between three days and a week and a half it would stop, but its not hard to change the time/ date on it if it does stop, and I change those monthly just to update the date and reign in the little bit that its off by
It depends on what you are wearing it for, but the Garmin Fenix 2 has never let me down, and if you adjust the settings you can really make the battery last.
Sort: Top
[–] Method 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago (edited ago)
I have a Casio G-Shock Tough Solar Waveceptor. This means:
The ultimate hands-off watch. I never have to think about it.
Mine is not analog, but they make analog versions. May I ask why is analog a pivotal feature for you?
[–] AnoInc [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Nastalgia mostly. Plus if the suns up, I can use it as a compass. And if im in the field I can use wet erase marks to keep track of sunrise and sunset. Analog, if you know how to use/hack it. Has so many more functions than a digital.
[–] noscale ago
Can you explain how to use an analog watch as a compass or link to a guide ?
[–] Mr_Potato 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
I have a Suunto Terra. It's been super reliable and I've never had a problem with it. I had bought mine for 450.
[–] glimz ago
Nice choice! I'm looking into getting one of these real soon.
[–] AnoInc [S] ago (edited ago)
I'm looking analog. But thanks, though.
[–] Avidmtnrunner ago
try a luminox, I have one and love it. It also helps that its a dive watch. (scuba diver here)
[–] markcabal 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago (edited ago)
I wear a cheap ($30) waterproof Casio with a waterproof compass (Suunto Clipper, made in Finland, $12) clipped on the band. The compass is surprisingly handy even in the city. I like cheap but dependable gear.
[–] silverhare 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Casio G-Shock GW3000 G-Aviation
I love it. It's as durable as can be, always accurate, and on the off chance I'm pulling 12Gs in my tent, I take great comfort in knowing that my watch can handle the forces.
[–] d_wootang 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I have a Seiko snk805 automatic that I wear, picked it up for forty bucks; it's an automatic, so no electronic parts or batteries, but it does need to be worn often to stay wound, and you will slightly loose or gain time(I generally lose about thirty seconds over a month)
[–] Albert-the-Fish ago
How long will it stay wound w/o movement? Could you wear it overnight and still know the time in the morning?
[–] d_wootang ago (edited ago)
That's never really been a problem for me, the only time I've ever seen it stop was when I was in an accident and had my wrist wrapped for a week and a half; so somewhere between three days and a week and a half it would stop, but its not hard to change the time/ date on it if it does stop, and I change those monthly just to update the date and reign in the little bit that its off by
[–] richardwrites ago
I have a Citizen solar powered job. It maintains charge well even under the sleeve. Water resistant to a degree. Titanium.
[–] Traditional_Values ago
Suunto Vector and a Timex Expedition or Ironman
[–] Tinmanhunter ago
It depends on what you are wearing it for, but the Garmin Fenix 2 has never let me down, and if you adjust the settings you can really make the battery last.