watches...

[04rnr]

My normal watch is a 17 year old Lorus diver watch, It has been buy far the best watch I've owned replaced the battery once,,,

 

[zacattack20]

...Also have a vestal that I put in the rotation occasionally.

Yeah vestal. That's all I wear. Pick them up for real cheap when they have their warehouse sales. Most of their watches are around $80-100 at the sales.

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This ZR-3 was $150 though. Were going for over $300

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[Thai]

haha yeah I know what you mean. Although anyone with med training knows how essential it is to have an accurate timepiece on you 24/7. Just one of those things I wont go without.

There are a few requirements for my watches because, like you, I need an accurate somewhat durable watch:

1. It must be accurate enough. That is, atomic watch rules obviously. But, it must meet COSC requirements at the very least for automatic watches (main one being -4/+6 seconds per day)...and I always want "+" side of deviation because it is easier to re-adjust if your watch runs fast (vs. running slow).

2. Scratch resistant crystal. This is a MUST for me. I am anal and I hate scratches on the glass. (Yes, I know that you can buff out the older acrylic stuff...but I have no time for that.) I want my glass to be crystal clear all day and all of its life. So, this means that I like sapphire crystal for my watch glass. My Seiko has "Sapphlex" crystal which is part sapphire and part regular acrylic to be both scratch resistant AND more resistant to drops because it does not crack as easily as pure sapphire. Unfortunately, Seiko does not make Sapphlex anymore on their newer watches.

3. MUST have a date! My watch is the sole reminder of what date it is...i am getting too damn old to remember today's date!

So, with my requirements above, here is my tiny collection (if you can even call it that!):

I switch bands depending on my mood. And this is what I mean by glowing in the dark:

This is my wife's watch:

And this is my baby...the one I replace my Omega (see below) with:

Omega- :clap2: I feel every man should own at least one good watch. This is the one for me. Clean and simple but says so much.

Used to love Omega and actually had two versions of their Coaxial escapement...but both failed on me! Here is a pic of my last Omega AFTER returning from servicing (for same problem): ("sticky date" wheel)

 

[Ol'Blue]

Thai,

You have good taste my friend!

Blue

 

[gaterose]

Watches, eh?

I'll play

Omega Seamaster Professional Titanium

 

[MtnT4R]

Excellent watches all around! I was in my own little world of 4 or 5 watch companies until I posted this thread. Thanks to you guys I am ready to wreck my checking account now.
I've been set on a chrono for my next watch, so that narrows it down a bit. This will probably be my second Wenger:

 

[zstampe]

I'll play, I have a couple more additions but I don't feel like taking more pics.

My favorite, sapphire crystal, tritium tubes, auto movement:

 

[Dawg4Runner]

Watches, eh?

I'll play

Omega Seamaster Professional Titanium

Nice Matt! There's something about watches and guns that just go hand in hand.

I've been ambling around looking for another watch, one preferably with tritium tubes for nighttime visibility. Personally, I think 99% of the watch styles out there range from bad to hideous, and I keep coming back to this one:

The price is a tad out of control, and I have read about durability issues with luminox. If I'm going to spend $$ on a product that I use everyday, thats fine, but it better hold up to the standards they advertise, and reputation is key.

Not sure if anyone has come across a similar looking watch from a different manufacturer, but I figured it was worth some off topic ramblings....

MtnT4R,
I can't speak for the Luminox model you have listed there but I wore the Luminox below at work and off work for 15 years. It took it's fair share of beatings and to this day it's still working like a champ. The tritium vials aren't as bright as the day it was new but still plenty bright to see at night.

The watch you're looking at looks great! If you keep going back to it then I say go for it. The three Luminox watches I have, have been flawless.

 

[RandyDaytona]

I've had this one for over 10 years. It's been subjected to conditions most people will never subject a watch to, yet works flawlessly. The original band held up fine, too - I just liked this one better.

 

[Ol'Blue]

^^^ That is BA that you wear it and USE it. Good on you man. I would do the same and have no issue with it at all.....

Blue

 

[BrianSD_42]

[MENTION=68364]04rnr[/MENTION]

of the ones you are considering I like this one best .... I may even pick it up if I see it on sale sometime.

GA1000FC-1A - Aviation - Mens Watches

 

[04rnr]

Its pretty nice, I've seen a few videos on it, haven't looked at it in a store yet lol
Here's a video of it: UVioO

 

[MtnT4R]

^ Casio's also got a line of triple sensor watches that are pretty awesome. Really useful tool when out in the boonies

-Altimeter
-Temperature
-Barometer

 

[BrianSD_42]

The above watch looks awesome.

Just added this one to my wishlist. The previous models were pretty ugly, it looks like they have made huge improvements in the looks dept.

For $400 you get a hell of a lot of sports watch. Not bad looking either.

Casio Pro-Trek Solar Men's Watch PRW5100-1

 

[Dusty Driftwood]

I've had this one for over 10 years. It's been subjected to conditions most people will never subject a watch to, yet works flawlessly. The original band held up fine, too - I just liked this one better.

Can you post or send me some more info on that watchband?
Thanks

 

[Ol'Blue]

^ Casio's also got a line of triple sensor watches that are pretty awesome. Really useful tool when out in the boonies

-Altimeter
-Temperature
-Barometer

I will concure with the Casio's. I have a Patherfinder as my every day watch. It is amazing and can take a beating. I had a Sunto before this and only reason I have the Casio is because the Sunto was stolen. They are great watches and you get allot for the money.

 

[MtnT4R]

I had a Sunto before this and only reason I have the Casio is because the Sunto was stolen.

Did you have any issues with durability? I read a lot about busted watch straps- losing one in the river or off a mountain would be no bueno

 

[Ol'Blue]

Did you have any issues with durability? I read a lot about busted watch straps- losing one in the river or off a mountain would be no bueno

I did have to replace the band once, but i really beat the hell out of it. I had it for about 4 years. Also, another issue I didn't like was when replacing the battery you have to have the kit from Suunto ,because getting that little gasket that kept it sealed was a MOFO to get unless it came from Suunto or a dealer and they were always out of stock. So I would just have an extra on hand if I needed it. Other than that, I loved that watch. It was nice having the Altimeter and the barometer for the long shots in the Stan.


Blue


Suunto Vector Collection - Suunto

 

[MtnT4R]

^ the Suunto's sensors were accurate enough for that?? I read a review saying the watches dont do well in an EM environment, which has nothing to do with my requirements, but interesting that a lot of guys used them overseas....

 

[Ol'Blue]

^ the Suunto's sensors were accurate enough for that?? I read a review saying the watches dont do well in an EM environment, which has nothing to do with my requirements, but interesting that a lot of guys used them overseas....

It is a quick base line to go off of. I would not call it percussion but a good start for fast acquisition shots at long range. This was almost ten years ago in Anaconda and we all know there are better toys now,lol. When guys are taking tango's at 3k plus. Holy Fing wow is all I have to say.