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Noxa · 14 August 2022, 12:51 AM

Ok so as you can tell I’m bored in the sun today, thinking if I was to be on a boat, boat goes down and have to swim to the nearest island and have a watch on my wrist till rescue, for a few weeks at least, what would it be. HAS to be mechanical only caveat.

I think after some deliberation I’m going for the Glashutte Original Panorama date , in two tone, I think the gold will look pretty in the island sun 😂. Yeah so I’d love to hear some suggestions of what you’d be wearing.

mongrelnomoad · 14 August 2022, 12:57 AM

Well obviously a solar G-shock or Citizen Eco Drive Toughmaster Pro Ray Mears, but if it had to be mechanical, something bullet-proof and mass produced, with great water resistance.

Thinking Sub (date, so I’d know how long I’d been marooned) or some version of the Omega Seamaster.

That said, maybe one of the more rugged tool-watch Grand Seiko Spring Drives. Cos then I wouldn’t need to worry about time drift while I was waiting to be saved…

Ichiran · 14 August 2022, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by mongrelnomoad

Well obviously a solar G-shock or Citizen Eco Drive Toughmaster Pro Ray Mears, but if it had to be mechanical, something bullet-proof and mass produced, with great water resistance.

Thinking Sub (date, so I’d know how long I’d been marooned) or some version of the Omega Seamaster.

That said, maybe one of the more rugged tool-watch Grand Seiko Spring Drives. Cos then I wouldn’t need to worry about time drift while I was waiting to be saved…

Everything this gentleman said

Noxa · 14 August 2022, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by mongrelnomoad

Well obviously a solar G-shock or Citizen Eco Drive Toughmaster Pro Ray Mears, but if it had to be mechanical, something bullet-proof and mass produced, with great water resistance.

Thinking Sub (date, so I’d know how long I’d been marooned) or some version of the Omega Seamaster.

That said, maybe one of the more rugged tool-watch Grand Seiko Spring Drives. Cos then I wouldn’t need to worry about time drift while I was waiting to be saved…

Very much agree on the Grand Seiko spring drive, very good call there.

And the Sub, had to be there, I feel the metal band would get to me in that environment personally, but yeah can’t not mention a Sub as it’s a nigh on perfect tool watch.

enjoythemusic · 14 August 2022, 01:57 AM

Rolex SkyD

Forgetting only going mechanical...

Breitling Emergency II

https://www.breitling.com/us-en/emergency/presentation/

beshannon · 14 August 2022, 02:24 AM

A Breitling Emergency

brandrea · 14 August 2022, 02:26 AM

Probably my SKX009

JRedford · 14 August 2022, 02:30 AM

James Cameron Deepsea will outlast you and the island.

Tools · 14 August 2022, 02:42 AM

Stuck on a desert island. Isn't that an oxymoron?

If I was actually stuck on a "deserted" island, all I need is a stick in the ground to let me know about what time it is. Not like I have an appointment I'm going to be late for, or some steaks on the grill to time.

bonovox · 14 August 2022, 03:22 AM

Sinn U1 or a Seiko diver.

PBJ1925 · 14 August 2022, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by JRedford

James Cameron Deepsea will outlast you and the island.

This or standard issue 126660.

Malum · 14 August 2022, 05:33 AM

Is there anyone else on the island to impress ?

nicky77 · 14 August 2022, 05:33 AM

I would go for a solar G shock.
Time of day is not as important to me as is keeping track of the days.

GB-man · 14 August 2022, 06:59 AM

Emergency II no doubt. I hate islands.

OYptL · 14 August 2022, 07:14 AM

Sub date.

Petroc Tremaine · 14 August 2022, 06:13 PM

I'd rather have a knife.

gmtmister · 14 August 2022, 06:27 PM

GMT Master!

Easy E · 15 August 2022, 11:22 AM

+1 for the Breitling Emergency, assuming I wanted to not stay. Working on the opposite assumption that I might want to stay, I’d go with a fulll YG LB Sub…just because.

Booth9999 · 15 August 2022, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy E

+1 for the Breitling Emergency, assuming I wanted to not stay. Working on the opposite assumption that I might want to stay, I’d go with a fulll YG LB Sub…just because.

This is the way.

Bluside · 21 August 2022, 01:41 AM

Mary Ann

Cayenne06 · 21 August 2022, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluside

Mary Ann

Yeah, Ginger is too High Maintenance.

stockae92 · 21 August 2022, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Petroc Tremaine

I'd rather have a knife.

Fixed blade, nice big handle.

And maybe a knife sharpening kit to go with it.

haha

For watches, I would prefer a compass over a watch. I would have no meeting, no phone call to make, so I don't want why I would need a watch.

14 August 2022, 12:51 AM	#1
Noxa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: UK Posts: 173	Stuck on a desert island… Which watch? Ok so as you can tell I’m bored in the sun today, thinking if I was to be on a boat, boat goes down and have to swim to the nearest island and have a watch on my wrist till rescue, for a few weeks at least, what would it be. HAS to be mechanical only caveat. I think after some deliberation I’m going for the Glashutte Original Panorama date , in two tone, I think the gold will look pretty in the island sun 😂. Yeah so I’d love to hear some suggestions of what you’d be wearing.

14 August 2022, 01:57 AM	#5
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,074	Rolex SkyD Forgetting only going mechanical... Breitling Emergency II https://www.breitling.com/us-en/emergency/presentation/ __________________ __________________ ----> TAMPA Meetup In December 2024 <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?p=13450519 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

14 August 2022, 02:24 AM	#6
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	A Breitling Emergency __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

14 August 2022, 02:30 AM	#8
JRedford "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2022 Real Name: John Location: Houston Posts: 191	James Cameron Deepsea will outlast you and the island. __________________ Tired of lying in the sunshine, staying home to watch the rain You are young and life is long, and there is time to kill today And then one day you find ten years have got behind you No one told you when to run, you missed the starting gun

14 August 2022, 02:42 AM	#9
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,502	Stuck on a desert island. Isn't that an oxymoron? If I was actually stuck on a "deserted" island, all I need is a stick in the ground to let me know about what time it is. Not like I have an appointment I'm going to be late for, or some steaks on the grill to time. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

14 August 2022, 12:57 AM	#2
mongrelnomoad 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Here and there... Posts: 1,900	Well obviously a solar G-shock or Citizen Eco Drive Toughmaster Pro Ray Mears, but if it had to be mechanical, something bullet-proof and mass produced, with great water resistance. Thinking Sub (date, so I’d know how long I’d been marooned) or some version of the Omega Seamaster. That said, maybe one of the more rugged tool-watch Grand Seiko Spring Drives. Cos then I wouldn’t need to worry about time drift while I was waiting to be saved…

14 August 2022, 02:26 AM	#7
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,926	Probably my SKX009

14 August 2022, 03:22 AM	#10
bonovox 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Colorado Watch: your time Posts: 1,446	Sinn U1 or a Seiko diver.

14 August 2022, 05:33 AM	#12
Malum "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Kurt Location: Coachella Valley Watch: SD43 D-Blue Posts: 4,152	Is there anyone else on the island to impress ?

14 August 2022, 05:33 AM	#13
nicky77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Chicago Posts: 224	I would go for a solar G shock. Time of day is not as important to me as is keeping track of the days.

14 August 2022, 06:59 AM	#14
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,342	Emergency II no doubt. I hate islands. __________________

14 August 2022, 07:14 AM	#15
OYptL "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Bloomingdale Watch: Invicta Posts: 755	Sub date.

14 August 2022, 06:13 PM	#16
Petroc Tremaine "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Doggerland Posts: 215	I'd rather have a knife.

14 August 2022, 06:27 PM	#17
gmtmister "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Citizen of Earth Posts: 381	GMT Master!

15 August 2022, 11:22 AM	#18
Easy E 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: GA Posts: 5,046	+1 for the Breitling Emergency, assuming I wanted to not stay. Working on the opposite assumption that I might want to stay, I’d go with a fulll YG LB Sub…just because.

21 August 2022, 01:41 AM	#20
Bluside 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 3,081	Mary Ann

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