Good cheap w proof wrist watch?

[inthebush50]

Anyone have recommendations for a nice cheap waterproof survival type wrist watch?

[SeriousStudent]

Can you define cheap?

For under $100, I am a really big fan of the Casio G-Shock solar atomic watches. I own two, and have given them as gifts. They were well received.

They do make models that do not have the solar feature, or the ability to sync with an atomic clock for about $50.

Nice and cheap is a rare combination in the watch world.

[inthebush50]

cheap as in under 50$ hell back in basic training i used a 10$ that got its ass kicked through water, obstacle, daily sweat lol. trying to find another one like that , I cannot remember what it was tho!

[Vash1023]

if u bought it at the PX it was probable an armitron.

thats like the only brand ours had, durable as all hell.

i run a casio pathfinder. great watch with tons of settings including digital compass, altimeter, and barometer.

i think it was $90 at costco. totally worth it.

[inthebush50]

yes i did get it on base. maybe i will look again. Yeah that cheap bastard took a beating. Got a buddy who still rocks his from basic lol. I ll look into the ones you guys mentioned. Thanks!

[Vash1023]

if u bought it at the PX it was probable an armitron.

thats like the only brand ours had, durable as all hell.

i run a casio pathfinder. great watch with tons of settings including digital compass, altimeter, and barometer.

i think it was $90 at costco. totally worth it.

oh yeah, its also solar powered. BIG PLUS

all these specs for just $90 bucks.
specs
Multi-Band Atomic Timekeeping (US, UK, Germany, Japan)
Receives time calibration radio signals which keep the displayed time accurate
Auto receive function (6 times per day)
Manual receive function
Signal: US WWVB, UK MSF, Germany DCF77, Japan JJY40/JJY60
Frequency: US 60kHz, UK 60kHz, Germany 77.5kHz, Japan 40/60kHz
Tough Solar Power
Digital Compass
16 points of measurement
Measuring range: 0 to 359 degrees
Measuring unit: 1 degree
Altimeter
Measuring range: -700 to 10,000m (-2,300 to 32,800ft)
Measuring unit: 5m (20ft)
Auto memory measurements
Altimeter Memory
Memory capacity: 40 records
Measurement data: altitude, month, date, time
High / Low altitude memory
Cumulative ascent / descent memory
Relative altitude display
Altitude tendency graph
Altitude differential graphic
Altitude alarm
Barometer
Display range: 260 to 1,100 hPa (7.65 to 32.45 inHg)
Display unit: 1 hPa (0.05 inHg)
Atmospheric pressure tendency graph
Atmospheric pressure differential grapic
Thermometer
Display range: -10 to 60° C (14 to 140° F)
Display unit: 0.1° C (0.2° F)
100M Water Resistant
Low Temperature Resistant (-10° C / 14° F)
Full Auto EL Backlight with Afterglow
Duplex LCD
World Time
29 times zones (30 cities), city code display, daylight saving on/off
5 Daily Alarms
Countdown Timer
Measuring unit: 1 second
Countdown range: 1 minute to 60 minutes
Auto-repeat function
1/100 second stopwatch
Measuring capacity: 9:59'59.99"
Measuring modes: Elapsed time, split time, 1st-2nd place times
Hourly Time Signal
Auto Calendar (pre-programmed until the year 2099)
12/24 Hour Formats
Accuracy: 15 seconds per month (with no signal calibration)
Storage Battery CTL1616
Battery Power Indicator
Power Saving Function
Approx. battery life: 5 months on full charge (without further exposure to light)
Module 3043

Size of case/total weight
62.3 X 52.2 X 14.2mm / 118g

[Battle*Hound]

if u bought it at the PX it was probable an armitron.

thats like the only brand ours had, durable as all hell.

i run a casio pathfinder. great watch with tons of settings including digital compass, altimeter, and barometer.

i think it was $90 at costco. totally worth it.

At $90 you shoulda bought ten of them.

[drsal]

Good and "cheap" don't usually go together, but +/- $100 for a Casio G is pretty reasonable

[just a scout]

I got a Traser couple of months ago. $400. Love this watch. Wear it with a Camenga Tritium wrist compass on the band.


Traser Code Blue

[mallowpufft]

Solar atomic g-shock is damn near unbreakable and needs no effort to maintain. A Casio Pathfinder isn't far behind plus has the compass and all that cool shit.
If you want a non battery powered beast the Seiko Monster is tops. Less than 200, solid, and has a well built Seiko movement that you can have regulated. A step slightly down in the automatics would be the Orient Mako (or similar models), about 100 bucks, well built,, good movements. Not overbuilt like the Monster but the Mako flies under the radar.
I'm also a sucker for the real Vostok Amphibia (easily confused with Vostok Europe Amphibia). Soviet dive watch that hasn't changed much in 60 years of production.