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Old 4 February 2013, 05:02 AM   #1
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I need a work watch - it will get abused

I normally work at a computer from behind a desk. Occasionally, I have to install equipment while working in tight spaces. Any watch that I would wear is guaranteed to get banged up. Naturally, I take off the Rolex whenever I'm working in equipment racks, cable chases, or under a raised floor. The problem is that I feel totally naked without a watch. I also need to know the time when I'm working.

I'm looking for an inexpensive watch that I wouldn't care if it got scratched up while working under these conditions. I hate digital watches, so it must be analog. I would prefer a leather or metal strap, as opposed to a rubber one. It also needs to be self winding, because a battery powered one would die without me knowing until I needed it. It only needs to tell time.

Any suggestions for a $100 or less, somewhat rugged work watch?
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Old 4 February 2013, 05:03 AM   #2
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Old 4 February 2013, 05:22 AM   #3
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Thanks, looks like a few of theirs will meet my needs.
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Old 4 February 2013, 06:20 AM   #4
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Hamilton is a good bet as well.
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Old 4 February 2013, 06:33 AM   #5
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G shocks are the tool watches these days

BTW nothing like a nicely banged Rolex


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Old 4 February 2013, 06:58 AM   #6
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The closest I want to come to banging a Rolex is sleeping with one.
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Old 4 February 2013, 07:08 AM   #7
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Clutch Cargo needs a GMT. There are a number of G shocks with two time zone displays.
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Old 4 February 2013, 08:15 AM   #8
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My vote would be for a solar-powered GShock, which is what I use for working on farm equipment. I too feel lost without a watch. Don't know if they make any that don't have a digital display, but at least you don't need to worry about batteries. I store mine on a windowsill, often for months at a time.
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Old 4 February 2013, 08:17 AM   #9
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most quartz watches should give you a warning before the battery "dies"

some models of G Shock watches are actually cool and functional...
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Old 4 February 2013, 08:44 AM   #10
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I have a $25.00 Timex for working in the field as an Ironworker.
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Old 4 February 2013, 09:25 AM   #11
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Luminox...

Pre-owned luminox. It has lots of wrist presence for a quartz watch, the band is comfortable, there are plenty of color/size choice, and the dial has tritium tubes...
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Old 4 February 2013, 09:53 AM   #12
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Which rolex do you own?
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Old 4 February 2013, 12:16 PM   #13
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Wouldn't have to stretch much to get a Seiko Monster.
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Old 4 February 2013, 12:22 PM   #14
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Another vote for a seiko monster.
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Old 4 February 2013, 06:33 PM   #15
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Any Seiko watch
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Old 4 February 2013, 06:42 PM   #16
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Submariner. It is indestructable
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Old 4 February 2013, 07:00 PM   #17
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Old 4 February 2013, 08:11 PM   #18
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Timex Camper.
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Old 4 February 2013, 10:26 PM   #19
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Old 4 February 2013, 11:01 PM   #20
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Get seiko, there are many less than $100. Or otherwise get casio.
Im using a $25 casio for my daily work, swim, sauna, spa, jogging fishing, and other activities and its been working fine for 4 yrs
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Old 4 February 2013, 11:16 PM   #21
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Gshock all the way. In fact buy a few.
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Old 5 February 2013, 02:15 AM   #22
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Thanks guys. I'm off work today, so I be spending some time at the mall today shopping for a watch.
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Old 5 February 2013, 02:24 AM   #23
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Which Rolex do you own?
I currently own three:

Sub two tone 116613LB
GMT two tone 116713LN
Sub no date 114060

I have a 4th on order, which should be here any day - Daytona two tone 116523 with a steel dial

I'm trying hard to convince myself that a 5th one can wait until next year - Yacht Master steel and platinum 116622 with a blue dial
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Old 5 February 2013, 02:31 AM   #24
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Another vote for a seiko monster.
...and another vote for Seiko Monster. They do have some other auto watches in the sub $200 price range if the Monster is too scary for your workplace.
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Old 5 February 2013, 02:47 AM   #25
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I'll cast another vote for G-shock.
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Old 5 February 2013, 03:09 AM   #26
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I wear a G-Shock when engaging in my other hobby which involves a lot of recoil energy into the hands, elbows and shoulders. I posit that the SD would be OK but why take a chance?
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Old 5 February 2013, 03:24 AM   #27
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wear the Rolex. if your arm can take it, so can the watch!
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Old 5 February 2013, 03:54 AM   #28
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Rugged,durable and good looking it can only be a seiko..
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Another vote for Seiko for moi....
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Old 5 February 2013, 06:30 AM   #30
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I picked up a SEIKO SNDA57p1 for work and couldn't be more happy. Got it for $160 and the quality alone suggests double or even triple that price. Plus the watch is a true military pedigree quartz chronograph... The older versions were issued and I believe the Brits currently issue this watch to some.

I typically leave my work watches in my office under lock and key. After a weekend on not wearing the watch I got tired of having to re-set my SXK007 on my Monday. Add the fact there's no manual wind capability to the SKX007 watch which made it even more inconvenient.
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