Omega claims 10 year service intervals, so it would be the PO. I checked it for accuracy once and over a 10 day period it was 7 seconds fast, I don't have a timegrapher. But I need a Casio solar...

1. Can't provide input on the first question as I only own a pricey dress watch at the moment, which I definitely wouldn't take into a harsh environment. That being said, a GShock MRG G1000 series is on my short list for this Christmas.

2. Two GShock watches come to mind that I believe address all of your environment vs. watch durability/longevity requirements:
- GShock Rangeman, model GW9400-1; MSRP: $330 {Digital}
- GShock Mudman, model GWG2000-1A1; MSRP: $880 {Analog}

Both of these watches are mud resistant, shock resistant, 20 Bar water resistant, have barometric/altitude/temp sensors, integral compass and solar powered. My brother has owned a Rangeman for 6 years now and swears by its durability. His hobbies include mountain climbing and deep sea fishing so I appreciate his advice on such things.

Sea Dweller for 1 and 2.

The only reason I can see for keeping accurate time in the theme of the original post is if you were seriously moving ... as in across the ocean or some large uncharted land and needed to figure out your position within about 6 miles.... but then you would also need a lot of other stuff including several thick books as well as a telescope to recalibrate the watch to the second every so often by checking the alignment of the moons of Jupiter.

But like I originally said... good discussion on various good watches... of course this is all old school since most of the world gets their time from a phone these days. That's how I set the time on my Oriental. How do you high end watch guys synchronize your watches to the second?

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Originally posted by Blume9mm:
How do you high end watch guys synchronize your watches to the second?

The same way. I use this site.

National Institute of Standards


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Originally posted by Muddflap:
Don't know what Para's going to decide...

With regards to the subject of this thread, there's nothing for me to decide. How big would my balls have to be to show up in this forum, asking which expensive watch to buy, after having had an emergency fundraiser earlier this year?

This thread is merely one of my contributions to the discussions in this forum. I'm not just an owner/admin, I'm a member as well, and as such, I make contributions to the dialogue. I knew this thread would stimulate the imaginations of our watch collectors, and that it might be interesting for the membership in general.

Got to see some nice looking watches.

Either of these would go with you to hell and back and laugh.



Sinn 206 Arktis II and Seiko King Turtle.

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Originally posted by scot818:
Omega claims 10 year service intervals, so it would be the PO. I checked it for accuracy once and over a 10 day period it was 7 seconds fast, I don't have a timegrapher. But I need a Casio solar...

Firstly, love your Planet Ocean. One day I hope to have one. It's the next timepiece on my list.

But secondly, and I'm sure this will spark some pushback from some, you're wearing your watch all wrong. It should be way farther back on the wrist like how I'm wearing my Carrera below. How do you articulate your hand without the watch, particularly the crown, beating up the back of your hand?



I know this is a matter of personal preference, but really, there is a right way and I'll just say a not so right way to wear a watch. Especially if you're very active and working a lot with your hands.

G Shocks go into power saving mode if you don't wear them. Don't quote me but it takes like a year for them to go totally dead. If your rotation is that big I guess G Shocks are out.

So Para you didn't use the funds to buy a Breitling Omega Rolex SeaMaster CaveDiver Snatchmagnet watch worn by the first rovers that went to Mars and were personally signed by Bear Grylls? lol

Oh boy! I wear mine as in the 2nd photo but........Maybe there should be a poll?

How about wearing it on the inside of your wrist? Is that acceptable?

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Originally posted by pedropcola:
So Para you didn't use the funds to buy a Breitling Omega Rolex SeaMaster CaveDiver Snatchmagnet watch worn by the first rovers that went to Mars and were personally signed by Bear Grylls? lol

No, but it's nice to see such high quality timepieces. I've always wanted an Omega. I'll tell you what caught my eye in this thread, is the Marathon watches. The Jumbo Day Date- that's about perfect. I love the deep-set face and the simple, classic styling. I had never even heard of Marathon watches before this thread. Something else which impresses me- Ball watches. It seems to me that they're very high quality.

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Originally posted by parabellum:
I'll tell you what caught my eye in this thread, is the Marathon watches. The Jumbo Day Date- that's about perfect. I love the deep-set bezel and the simple, classic styling. I had never even heard of Marathon watches before this thread. Something else which impresses me- Ball watches. It seems to me that they're very high quality.

Para, I have a Ball watch, Trainmaster Eternity with white "snowflake" dial. It is my "go to" dress watch.

I got it from Dave Truong who was a Ball authorized dealer then. I don't believe he is anymore. For a specific reason. Mine is the older model with ETA 2824-4 movement ("current" model at the time of purchase). At some point Ball went with their "in house" movement which in Dave's opinion is not as good as the ETA.

See what I love is that stupid website Mad Mod World. The variety of combos those guys make at an apparently pretty decent quality level astounds me. Plus I learned how I’m supposed to wear my watch.

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Originally posted by Ogie:
Oh boy! I wear mine as in the 2nd photo but........Maybe there should be a poll?

Of course it's personal preference in the end. I should've included an eye wink since there's really no wrong way to wear your watch. It's your watch after all.

But I believe there's a practical way to wear a watch, and then the other ways.

On the inside of the wrist may be practical to some but not others. Left wrist, right wrist...if you're left handed, it may make more since to wear your watch on your right wrist, etc, etc.

So again, no wrong way to wear a watch. Just not exactly the right way.

For 5 years, it’s easy. G shock or Sinn UX.

Maybe a newer Sub? My 1680 has taken a tremendous amount of abuse, but It has issues getting magnetized these days.

I have an 55th anniversary anti-magnetic Seiko 1000M tuna.

I THINK I would take that out of my collection.

If I were to buy something, a Grand Seiko Spring drive diver. (I keep eying on up, I just cannot see a reason to have it along with my other dove watches)

Personally, I really like the idea of manual wind. Maybe the manual Panerai

So again, no wrong way to wear a watch. Just not exactly the right way. Wink


I'm just being a wise guy.

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Originally posted by Ogie:
So again, no wrong way to wear a watch. Just not exactly the right way. Wink

Exactly

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Originally posted by Balzé Halzé:

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Originally posted by scot818:
Omega claims 10 year service intervals, so it would be the PO. I checked it for accuracy once and over a 10 day period it was 7 seconds fast, I don't have a timegrapher. But I need a Casio solar...

Firstly, love your Planet Ocean. One day I hope to have one. It's the next timepiece on my list.

But secondly, and I'm sure this will spark some pushback from some, you're wearing your watch all wrong. It should be way farther back on the wrist like how I'm wearing my Carrera below. How do you articulate your hand without the watch, particularly the crown, beating up the back of your hand?



I know this is a matter of personal preference, but really, there is a right way and I'll just say a not so right way to wear a watch. Especially if you're very active and working a lot with your hands.

That’s the only photo I had on Imgur. I think the watch was pushed down as far as it would go and my wrist was bent backwards toward the crown. When I look at it now it really looks awkward. But I do usually wear it at the wrist bone or below. I don’t wear it tight so it move back with my hand in f needed.