Good cheap w proof wrist watch?

[brettd1982]

I have a casio g-shock solar, atomic rescue watch,. Love it.

[luckybychoice]

Just got a Timex expedition off Amazon for 68.00, I don't have much luck with watches, I shall see how it does under duress.

[sevenhelmet]

I'm in the $30 Timex Ironman camp. Quick and easy to read, has the date/day on the primary display, alarm, timer, and chrono functions, and the display lights up for easy reading in the dark. Can't beat it for the price, either. If I trash it, I can just go pick up another one anywhere I happen to be. It keeps time within about a second or so every 2 weeks (I set mine off GPS time and check it with fair regularity). I have a fancy Citizen watch for dressy occasions, but I like my Timex better for everyday wear.

[brettd1982]

The only thing i dont like about the gshocks are that they are big. I knock it on everything but it keeps ticking. I also like that i never have to set the time.

[Co-gnARR]

The only thing i dont like about the gshocks are that they are big. I knock it on everything but it keeps ticking. I also like that i never have to set the time.

I agree. Love my g shocks but they snack back pack straps, sleeves with tight cuffs and make working with my hands in small confined areas a real PITA.


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[sevenhelmet]

I agree. Love my g shocks but they snack back pack straps, sleeves with tight cuffs and make working with my hands in small confined areas a real PITA.


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Another advantage of the Ironman. Cheaper and lower profile. G-shocks are nice though, I've thought about buying one several times.

[26 Inf]

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.

Mallowpufft seems to have gone the way of the whale, but I'd like to give him a big ol' thanks anyways - I love my commie watch. Bought it on Amazon right after I perused this old thread. Very happy.