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Question for our watch afficianadoes
October 19, 2022, 05:46 AM
Powers77Question for our watch afficianadoes
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Originally posted by Balzé Halzé:
From my collection would be my Casio Pro Trek PRW-2500 (Module 3258), with the tide function. It's been going at least 10 years now and still like new. It doesn't look new mind you but still functions so. Never needed a battery change, service, etc, and has been through some harsh conditions.
My answer to both questions is the Pro Trek. Had mine over 10 years with flawless function and I'm tough on watches. Convert it to a NATO strap and you won't have to worry about even the strap breaking.
To the second question, an Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean. Though, if I'm honest, the Pro Trek is more practical.
October 19, 2022, 06:19 AM
blueyeI own both the Rolex Sub that's beat to shit and a Doxa and assorted other watches. The Rolex was bought new in 2000 and never let me down. What is nice is that I can always hock it for 5-6k if I need some coin in a pinch.
October 19, 2022, 06:35 AM
rsboloMy Rolex Submariner would probably fit the bill for both questions.
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October 19, 2022, 06:38 AM
Johnny 3eaglesMy Casio Pro Trek PRW 3500. Solar, Atomic.
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October 19, 2022, 06:53 AM
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Second, one I would have to buy.If there was a remote chance of needing to be rescued in an emergency with no way to communicate with anyone, a Breitling Emergency dual frequency. It has an emergency locator beacon that can be activated by the wearer if needed.
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sig2392I have owned too many brands to count.
Mostly dive/adventure watches.
The only watch that survived without leaking in salt water was my Rolex.
Date adjust was bought in 1989 and just gave it to my son.
10 years without service is getting to the upper end in my experience.
Watches are better today, I was way more active and in harsh environments in the '80s and 90s.
As an aging deck jockey almost any quality watch may survive me today.
Till I start doing stupid stuff.
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October 19, 2022, 07:10 AM
IronbuttI have a G-Shock 6900 solar/atomic, and two Citizen Eco-Drive watches. All are accurate & have been totally reliable, but if the watch was going to be taking a beating, I'd lean towards the G-shock.
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October 19, 2022, 07:16 AM
MikeinNC1. Citizen eco-drive Garrison. I did put a stainless strap on it because cloth gets smelly
https://www.citizenwatch.com/u...id=mens-best-sellersI’ve had one on my wrist for a long long time. Probably since 2010 when I retired my GSAR (strap pin broke while I was at work)
2. Rolex Submariner (with or without the date), because I’ve always loved the way they look and I’m pretty sure it’ll make 10 years
https://www.rolex.com/en-us/wa...er/m124060-0001.html
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Beancookerquote:
Originally posted by parabellum:
Two questions- which watch would you choose out of your own collection? Something you own currently.
And which watch would you choose if there were no limitations? Whatever you want regardless of price or scarcity.
Endurance, gents. Going the distance. Failure is not an option, and other trite expressions.
Answer to Question One:
Without question, it would be my Omega Seamaster. It’s a quite tough watch, is quite accurate, and it is incredibly comfortable. The quick micro adjustments on the bracelet make it fit, no matter the situation, temp, humidity. I would like to be able to take my rubber strap with it as well. There are times that would be handy. (It’s an item I swap out myself rather easily).
I have a Casio G-Shock MTG, but I wouldn’t trust it for ten years. Too many electronics that have to keep working and might fail. The Omega design is tried and true.
Answer to Question Two:
The same Omega Seamaster, or a Rolex Submariner.
The caveat to this question would be, if I could sell the watch and pocket the money, and just not have a watch for 10 years, it would be Paul Newman’s Rolex Daytona. It sold at Auction for 17.8M.
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Originally posted by sigmonkey:
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October 19, 2022, 08:33 AM
UTsigCurrent would be my Omega Seamaster, it should make 10 years without service. If I'm buying I would be looking at Casio, I've got one and with a little research I'd find one suitable for your criteria.
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October 19, 2022, 08:39 AM
snowdogMy 2007 Rolex Sub no date. A retirement gift to me to replace a 1984 Datejust. I figured it no longer mattered what day it was.
October 19, 2022, 10:00 AM
njautoRolex Submariner/Date for both. A tank, will outlive all of us.
October 19, 2022, 10:25 AM
eyrichThis exact Omega PO GMT is on my want list.
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Originally posted by Rey HRH:
Out of what I have, I'll take the Omega Seamaster GMT. Watertight. I can keep track of two other time zones.
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October 19, 2022, 10:37 AM
mdblantonI'd go with my Rolex Sea Dweller as an answer to both questions. Just a few weeks shy of wearing it daily for 23 years with the exception of two trips for service at year 10 and year 20 - not due to anything mechanically being wrong with the movement but more of a preventative maintenance practice.
October 19, 2022, 11:40 AM
Appliance BradCurrent collection:
My Sinn U1 An absolute tank of a watch and auto winder so no battery worries.
In the unlimited budget/no holds barred category:
Rolex Polar Explorer II
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October 19, 2022, 11:48 AM
davetruongPanerai Submersible.
If I could get any watch to sustain the environment you described:
https://www.casio.com/us/watch...roduct.GWG-2000-1A1/
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October 19, 2022, 11:59 AM
Timdogg6Same answer for both
Rolex Sea-Dweller.
Damn thing just keeps going.
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October 19, 2022, 12:08 PM
stickman428From my current collection I would choose my very capable Seamaster Professional Chronograph.
If I could choose any watch to be up to the task of going anywhere, lasting for years and resisting both high and very low temps and hostile environments it would be Sinn’s Arktis II. It has a VERY good automatic mechanical movement, German build and attention to detail and because of gas/lubricants used inside the watch case it can withstand extreme temps.
Zee Germans don’t just make beautifully crafted firearms, they are pretty good at watches too.
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October 19, 2022, 12:08 PM
jhe888Rolex Explorer. They are tough, and accurate. I wouldn't expect to need to service it in ten years.
But a Casio G-shock Rangeman would also be a candidate. It is solar powered, and also has other useful features, especially a compass. I don't think it is quite as tough as the Rolex though. I'd worry a little about the rechargeable battery. The screwed-on back may not be quite as rugged as a screw back metal case.
Hard to say.
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BlackAgnesMy Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon GMT for both questions.
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