ptschram said:
HA! Same problem -- mine was built in '68, never leaves my wrist, is constantly reset for travel, has logged a LOT of time underwater and never misses a beat. But it's always within 5 minutes off in one direction or another . . .
I'm a Watch Snob
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HA! Same problem -- mine was built in '68, never leaves my wrist, is constantly reset for travel, has logged a LOT of time underwater and never misses a beat. But it's always within 5 minutes off in one direction or another . . .
knewsom said:
Because when someone asks you for the time, whipping out your iPad with full-screen anolog clock is just rediculous.
Honestly, the only time I ever wear a watch is when backpacking, wheeling, canoeing, and surfing, and it's the same solar-powered atomic receiver equipped g-shock I've had since 2002. Still waterproof, still keeps perfect time, battery has never died. I keep it in the disco as a backup. For everyday use though, I just don't need a watch. I have my iPhone, the clock on my computers, various clocks throughout the house, etc. I have a "nice" watch for wearing with my suit when occasion requires, but now that I have tattoos, it just doesn't quite work as a fashion piece. A pocket watch could work maybe, in the coat-pocket.
D90DC said:
Hah, you wish... :victory:
My accessories are built-in, they're called tattoos. Though I do have a chain with a roman coin I wear, gift from my mother. Used to wear several rings many years ago, one made of iron - anyone who can tell me the significance of that will undoubtedly understand why.
No pissing here just trying to poke some fun... knewsome is a good sport about it even though hes wrong 75% of the time
As for my meager snobbishness I'm saving up for http://www.specialopswatch.com/cart/products.cgi?detail=143 To give my Omega Sppedmaster Pro a break...
As for my meager snobbishness I'm saving up for http://www.specialopswatch.com/cart/products.cgi?detail=143 To give my Omega Sppedmaster Pro a break...
I have several swiss automatics and even a couple american made mechanical pocket watches, but my favorite watch by far is a victorinox quartz that I got back in 98 or 99 and has now been in the repair shop 3 times. Latest one is because it took a tree limb in the face while skiing a few weeks back. Sapphire crystals are usually pretty bomb proof, I don't know how I blew up the face and didn't break my arm.
knewsom said:High-speed... bet that'd look good with your 5.11 hat and pants!
I thought it would be cool, I like the LED function no intention of being a Expedition Exchange Commando
D90DC said:
I know man, I'm just givin' you shit.
Actually does look like a very nice watch. ...but I'll never pay that much for one, ever.
I'd agree with that... Maybe add Wenger to this list.DiscoS2 said:
when I need a watch that shows time dead on, hands still glow in the dark at 4 in the morning, clear and concise dial without any silly little dials I can't see anyway, a $50 Wenger watch from Costco is on my wrist (similar to that). It isn't flashy at all, and looks rather plain by today's shiznit-obsessed standards.
The only thing that has a chance to replace it when (if) it dies, is a $35 Timex.
Yeah, that 'spec ops' watch is pretty sweet, but I could never come close to spending that much -- not even sure I would if I could! I like that it is 'high speed' without being pretentious looking.
ptschram
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abrooks said:
Ah yes, never ask a man wearing a Rolex what time it is. On the off chance he's on the same time zone as you are, there is an even greater chance the time indicated on the watch won't be correct.
