Watches
 

Can anyone recommend a good watch? I had a Casio that died due to shitty battery replacement. I would like a good, large, sturdy, waterproof military type watch.
Any thoughts?
James

http://66.131.112.143:8080/montre.jpg

Casio Pathfinder tripple sensor.

You said Big, well, this watch is big.

Built in digital compas, barometer, altimeter and thermometer.

Also give time!

Chrono, alarm... all the shits you need.

Also a cool feater that detect your wrist inclinason and automaticaly turn on the back light.

Price range should be around 150-250$. I had this one for my birthday a couple of years ago and costed about 250$.

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Viet Nam era.

http://i.cnn.net/cnn/2003/SHOWBIZ/Mo...ckey.watch.jpg

Sweet! I had one of those as a kid! :lol:

They're not big, but most of my buddies in green swear by Ironman watches. I agree. They're bulletproof in the field, and no worries about getting it muddy or wet or anything.

baby G shock's are said to be able to with stand 500 FPS .20 gram BB. I dunno never tested it but i buy wal mart watches and they're indestructable for airsofting

http://www.kelloggs.ca/cgi-bin/klog-...cb4b31b4c97c63

Yeah, I've actually got one of these around my duty belt.

good military watch is Stocker & Yale sandy P650 (more ligth with fiber case) or sandy P660 (Stainless steel case), other good watch is citizen automatic divers wacth.

At this moment i use one citizen automatic with titanium case and i'm happy (there aren't in photo)
http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/3901/pb0109650kw.jpg

McTaz

I love all these expensive watches designed(or so they say) for the military, etc. In reality, myself an others just use cheap timex watches, their good an reliable an can take a beating.

I'm not in the military but I just buy cheap 15$ digitals and use them till they die and then buy a new one, I'd hate myself for fucking with a 200$ watch.

mctaz: Those are the authentic SandY watches right?
I have the replica ones made by H3 (formerly Traser). On the surface they look identical. Tritium vials look great at night.
Authentic
Replica

The marathon TSAR looks nice too, but way out of my price range.
http://www.countycomm.com/tritiumsar.htm

McTaz, which watch there has the green holder doodad?

I think it's the Marathon Navigator on those military bands that Eagle and Blackhawk (and probably others) make.
http://www.countycomm.com/navdate.htm
http://www.broadarrow.net/navigator.htm

Band
http://www.eagleindustries.com/ProdD...p?PartNoID=362

Wow nice and H3, how much you buy it for? I always wanted one.

Woohoo! A new era of "whorage" has spawned. No longer are gearwhores to be envied. It's all about the watch whores now!

I use an Armitron watch. I've had it for about 2 years now, and the only thing wrong with it is that the straps are becoming unwoven (due to me picking at it with a pencil all the time). I've put my watch through a lot of abuse and it's still standing strong.

Holy crap Homes, that thing should be hanging around your neck from a chain. Catch what I'm sayin', Flav?

I have no idea what brand of watch that us CF guys get issued, but they're utter crap. It takes nothing to lose, break or otherwise mutilate them. They keep time fine, but suck in general. Pilots on the other hand sometimes get various Omega timepieces. Damned expensive, some more than a decent Rolex. Nice though, should you ever get your paws on one. Me, I use an old school pocket watch. It's the only kind I've never killed or gotten caught in machinery.

Special Ops Watch, $395USD

http://www.specialopswatch.com/pop_up/img/blackhawk.jpg

This is the ultimate watch.
BEHOLD THE CITIZEN ECO-DRIVE
http://www.citizenwatch.com/collecti...bl8000_54l.jpg
FEATURES:

* Retrograde Perpetual Calendar
* Alarm
* Dual Time
* Non-Reflective Crystal
* Month-Day-Date
* 12/24 Hour Time
* Water Resistant to 333 ft. (100 metres)
* Foldover Clasp with Hidden Double Push-Button
* Never Needs a Battery it is true, there is an integrated solar captor that recharge the battery even with artificial lighting.
http://www.citizenwatch.com/ca/frame_noflash.html
$575... really cheap ;)

I've got Russian Vostok watch with a tank on it :) Water proof for i think 10 meters, tough (droped from 5 story window, did break). This is my 2nd Vostok. Tough buggers.

What is your budget?

There's sooo many to choose from. ie from Timex to Seiko to IWC.... it's a pretty large range.

Omega Seamaster.... one sweet watch!

I got mine for about $200 CDN shipped. I had to get it forwarded up here since the seller wouldn't ship to Canada.

I've got a watch made by BodyGear (that's all I know, some kid left it on his bunk one day). It's got the whole analog/digital setup. I went and bought a watch-cover from the Canex too, so now it's great in the field :nod:

http://www.pbase.com/storeskeeper/image/42781624


same watch on Fox111 but silver and solar powered.and it's taken direct hits from a TOP M249 @ 60ft, along with a hail of other BBs. :-D

Yup, good ole Timex Ironman watches. THey are freakin buletproof(not literaly). You want a military style watch, well like was said, 20-30 bucks at walmart, and you got the exact same watch that like 80% of the CF uses.

Hi chingyul,
yes my sandy is original.

SAR is in my dream but at this moment i don't have this money.....

McTaz

bingo,
marathon navigator and eagle bands

McTaz

Watches
 

Luminox

http://www.luminox.com

Triple Aught Design MK II by Bill Yao

Military Dial with Super Luminova and Discreet TAD GEAR Logo
Red Tipped Sweep Hand
Domed Sapphire Crystal
Custom I.W.W. Matte Case Finish
Sterile Case Back and No Text Designators
Military, Type 1 Hand Set
Waterproof to 200M / 660ft
Matte Chapter Ring

http://www.tadgear.com/x-treme%20gea.../acw-a-wet.jpg

I was wondering if you have a link or something for this watch! I would really lilke to get my hands on one.. Great for work and the feild from what I can see. Thanks for anyone who can help me locate getting my hands on one..

Google is your friend, mate. ;)
Link

Thanks I keep forgeting to use my friend google.. Thanks and I have ordered one.....

I've broke several $150+ watches in the field already :D
just bought a $320 watch that has no special features to it, lets see how long that one takes to break. mwahahahaha.
some guys over in my unit wear those fancy watches. but usually we just get something from wal-mart.
Greg

like i said before there are good watch (not military issue) with low price,
my last is one titanium automatic citizen diver's watch (you can find this only in some country),
automatic movement, titanium case, sapphire crystal, tritium paint on dial, waterproof to 200M..... a good choice for a good watch

McTaz

about US military watch,
marathon base watch is like Swatch expecialy quarz movement, navigator have fiber glass too (if you think to use this in game or in live preparet to said "damn, i damage this") the only one good choiche is sandy P650 or P660.

McTaz

I've got the same watch, it's a nice peice of equipment for sure. Got a hell of a deal on it as I got it used from a budy of mine for $125. I wear it all the tiem for work and play and only has a couple small scuffs on it to show for wear. Overall i'm impressed how well it stands up to abuse of day to day activities as most $15 walmart specials only last me a month or so before they break. Worth every penny i spent on it.

What do you guys think about Polar Watches? It seems to have all the features like the ones above and a heart rate monitor and all the other operations it comes with.

http://www.iwantoneofthose.com/searc...uctCode=WATBIN

http://www.iwantoneofthose.com/searc...uctCode=LUMF16

http://www.iwantoneofthose.com/searc...uctCode=LUMNIG

Quality Watches
 

I recently bought an Aeromatic 1912 "Classic Calendarium" automatic watch from eBay.com Can not comment on its quality since I have not received it yet. I will, however, tell you that the best watch for the money is still a Seiko Model 5 automatic watch. Many styles in both men and women's models are available on-line from overstock.com, bidz.com, or eBay.com
I am wearing a Seiko 5 Sports model with "Lumibrite" dial right now. It keeps near perfect time and is very stylish too. Invicta is another brand that has good automatic watches available at these same sites, although I do not own one myself. Prices range from $50.00 US to $200.00 US with shipping varying from $3.95 to $15.00 US. I am a bit prejudiced about automatic watches since the Seiko 5 that I gave to my father in 1970 is still working perfectly (with only maintenance being a new bracelet and crystal). I hope this information is of use. If you need more help, e-mail me directly: jimparadisjr@hotmail.com

I was thinking about getting this watch, seems to have everything i need + alot more. Seems a bit pricey though, around $400 CAD.

http://www.sports-diary.com/shop/ima...s/img97_0l.jpg

Heres the Link:
http://www.polarusa.com/Products/consumer/axn700.asp

Marathon Issue Watches

http://www.marathonwatch.com/images/.../ww194004l.jpg
Watch, Wrist, General Purpose, Qtz, Type I, Class1 6645013189833

http://www.marathonwatch.com/images/.../ww194001l.jpg
Watch, Wrist, Gen. Purp. Mechanical, Ty II, Class 4 6645000664279

http://www.marathonwatch.com/images/.../ww194001l.jpg
Watch, Wrist, Navigators, Quartz, Type III, Class 1 6645013644042

http://home.earthlink.net/%7eexrayft...rathonE2LO.jpg
Gotta love the "Radiation Logo"...heheh.


All have the "Stop Second hack movement (movement stops when stem is pulled out)" so you can sync watches as needed.

They are also all lit with Tritium, so approx 12 years of "glow in the dark"...heh.

You can only buy "sanitized" versions publically, but if you search around (especially eBay), you can buy the Official Gov. Issue with NSN (Nato Standard Number) on the back. Typically run from $100-$200 on eBay depending on your luck.



There is also a guy here that sells them, but some of them look like sanitized versions (no Gov. Issue logo etc):
http://www.broadarrow.net/sale.htm



They are actually in Richmond Hill Ontario of all places!
http://www.marathonwatch.com/

http://www.marathonwatch.com/cgi-bin...&spos=1&mcat=7


Tons of info on Mil watches here:
http://home.earthlink.net/%7ebrendo81/46374.html


Apparently Marathon is the ONLY authorized supplier to the US Gov. at present:

http://www.countycomm.com/watchqpl.htm

http://www.countycomm.com/watchqpl2.jpg