Watches

JameyStanley · 02-03-2012, 06:45 PM

I am in the market for an analog watch that is rugged enough to handle rough conditions. Any one know of a good watch or brand of watches that can handle a beating that are around or less than $200? I found some nice ones that said they could handle almost anything but they are around $1200 and that is a lot more than I am willing to pay for a watch.

Pathfinder1 · 02-03-2012, 07:44 PM

Hi...

Sometimes Gruen will have something in that range. I've been looking for one for several years, but I've not found any with expansion bands. "Clasp" type fasteners won't fit over my hands. Bummer.

My own every-day watch (was "dressy" at one time) has been with me for I don't know how many years. Just put in a new battery every so many years. Has time, date and day. It's a Pulsar.

Seiko also (used to, anyway) has various sales...sometimes clearances through other outlets.

oldsarge · 02-04-2012, 08:15 AM

These watches are not to bad for filed use. I've had Citizen watches before and for the money, they held up real well. Even passed one on to a buddy who went back in the military, he carried it for several more years before losing it.

Wenger Swiss Military Field Issue TerraGraph Men's Watch - Sam's Club

Citizen BM8475-00X Mens Black Military Eco Drive Green Dial

IndianaHiker · 02-04-2012, 10:06 AM

Here is the watch that Navy Seals are issued. I have seen these for sale pretty close to the $200.00 mark. Think the MSRP is like 250 or 275.

Luminox Navy SEAL Dive Watch

oldsarge · 02-04-2012, 12:14 PM

That is a nice watch IndianaHiker, have a friend who has one. I like the tritium markers. No need for a light to charge them up, I think they will glow for like 25 years. I wonder if they make one without the Navy SEAL marked on it. Nothing against the SEAL's, just don't like wearing stuff with all kinds of SPECOPS stuff written on it.

Lamebeaver · 02-04-2012, 09:36 PM

I've always found Casio watches to be very rugged and reliable.

Walmart.com: Casio Men's Analog Dive-Style Watch, Black Resin: Watches

dinosaur · 02-05-2012, 07:13 AM

I have a Jules Jurgenson "Infinity". It's the only outdoor watch they make. They've been making watches for like five hundred years so I figured they probably got it right by now. It's waterproof down to about 150 feet and it's all stainless steel. It has a date window for the day of the month and a sweep second hand. That's about it. It's not fancy but it is rugged. I've been beating the hell out of it for two years.

It retails for a bit over two hundred but you might find one for less.

oldsarge · 02-05-2012, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Lamebeaver

I've always found Casio watches to be very rugged and reliable.

Walmart.com: Casio Men's Analog Dive-Style Watch, Black Resin: Watches

Another good watch for the money. Used to have the original G-Shock years ago (80's), held up like a champ!

wvbreamfisherman · 02-05-2012, 10:18 AM

Timex Expedition. Tougher than a hickory stump. Luminous hands and numbers, as well as Indiglo. About $35 and they will last a year or two until the battery is dead. Cheap enough that if you manage to destroy one (and survive the incident) you don't feel bad about trashing it.

Refrigerator · 02-05-2012, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by wvbreamfisherman

Timex Expedition. Tougher than a hickory stump. Luminous hands and numbers, as well as Indiglo. About $35 and they will last a year or two until the battery is dead. Cheap enough that if you manage to destroy one (and survive the incident) you don't feel bad about trashing it.

I totally agree with wvbreamfisherman...I have use expensive watches yea...the ones with all the bells for outdoor gear heads, and the last 6 years have the Timex Expedition series. This watch is my favorite....simple and well worth the price and some.