Large faced analogue watch suggestions please?
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hey
day job means a large faced, easy to read, with second hand analogue watch is very desirable.
due to the frequent issue of it getting covered in blood, etc, being easy to clean is also very desirable
as for price, anything up to £150 is great - any more not worth it due to chance of damage.
ive considered the citizen eco drive bm8476-15x and the seiko one 487p1 but other suggestions gratefully received.
the simpler the face to read, the better !
many thanks all
day job means a large faced, easy to read, with second hand analogue watch is very desirable.
due to the frequent issue of it getting covered in blood, etc, being easy to clean is also very desirable
as for price, anything up to £150 is great - any more not worth it due to chance of damage.
ive considered the citizen eco drive bm8476-15x and the seiko one 487p1 but other suggestions gratefully received.
the simpler the face to read, the better !
many thanks all
If it has to be analog... a bit over budget but:
https://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-div...
Seiko SKX007
https://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-div...
Seiko SKX007
ZesPak said:
If it has to be analog... a bit over budget but:
Nah, this Is over budget 
https://www.sinn.de/en/Modell/EZM_12.htm
Designed specifically for the job, though.
OP - Unless you think you'll benefit from a rotating bezel I'd avoid that type of watch, it'll just be something else that could potentially crud up. As already suggested have a look at some of the analogue G-Shocks, failing that choose something with a plain bezel and a screw down crown.
Blood? Ew!
Bought a Seiko Lorus Lumibrite Quartz for flying. Has a bright 38mm face which is pale cream/yellow in daylight, but dial is luminous so sweep second hand can be read easily in dark conditions. Can be read from ten paces away, five paces at night. Entire face glows like green Kryptonite in the dark.
Terrific watch for dark/shady conditions, can read the second hand at night. Screw down back and 100m water resistant, so can be washed. Crown protector shoulders, slim case depth to prevent knocks. Day/date. So far, accurate to three secs a month.
It takes a NATO strap but can add an 18mm steel bracelet if needed. I put a £6 leather strap on mine. Pinhole type spring bar removal.
A lot of nurses are wearing the Lorus Lumibrite fob watch-thing at my local AE - they say they can see the second hand for ad-hoc pulse readings in dark wards at night..
Currently reduced to £22 at Argos. :-)
Or maybe a Seiko quartz. Google 'Military' watches.
Bought a Seiko Lorus Lumibrite Quartz for flying. Has a bright 38mm face which is pale cream/yellow in daylight, but dial is luminous so sweep second hand can be read easily in dark conditions. Can be read from ten paces away, five paces at night. Entire face glows like green Kryptonite in the dark.
Terrific watch for dark/shady conditions, can read the second hand at night. Screw down back and 100m water resistant, so can be washed. Crown protector shoulders, slim case depth to prevent knocks. Day/date. So far, accurate to three secs a month.
It takes a NATO strap but can add an 18mm steel bracelet if needed. I put a £6 leather strap on mine. Pinhole type spring bar removal.
A lot of nurses are wearing the Lorus Lumibrite fob watch-thing at my local AE - they say they can see the second hand for ad-hoc pulse readings in dark wards at night..
Currently reduced to £22 at Argos. :-)
Or maybe a Seiko quartz. Google 'Military' watches.
Edited by Slushbox on Monday 4th March 08:15
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This:
https://www.jurawatches.co.uk/collections/wenger-w...
Large and clear would point you towards a pilot style watch but they are generally on a leather band but you could swap it for silicon or rubber.
https://www.jurawatches.co.uk/collections/wenger-w...
Large and clear would point you towards a pilot style watch but they are generally on a leather band but you could swap it for silicon or rubber.
Slushbox said:
Blood? Ew!
Bought a Seiko Lorus Lumibrite Quartz for flying. Has a bright 38mm face which is pale cream/yellow in daylight, but dial is luminous so sweep second hand can be read easily in dark conditions. Can be read from ten paces away, five paces at night. Entire face glows like green Kryptonite in the dark.
Terrific watch for dark/shady conditions, can read the second hand at night. Screw down back and 100m water resistant, so can be washed. Crown protector shoulders, slim case depth to prevent knocks. Day/date. So far, accurate to three secs a month.
It takes a NATO strap but can add an 18mm steel bracelet if needed. I put a £6 leather strap on mine. Pinhole type spring bar removal.
A lot of nurses are wearing the Lorus Lumibrite fob watch-thing at my local AE - they say they can see the second hand for ad-hoc pulse readings in dark wards at night..
Currently reduced to £22 at Argos. :-)
Or maybe a Seiko quartz. Google 'Military' watches.
I got one of these recently as i had a gift voucher for argos - effective cost was £12.Bought a Seiko Lorus Lumibrite Quartz for flying. Has a bright 38mm face which is pale cream/yellow in daylight, but dial is luminous so sweep second hand can be read easily in dark conditions. Can be read from ten paces away, five paces at night. Entire face glows like green Kryptonite in the dark.
Terrific watch for dark/shady conditions, can read the second hand at night. Screw down back and 100m water resistant, so can be washed. Crown protector shoulders, slim case depth to prevent knocks. Day/date. So far, accurate to three secs a month.
It takes a NATO strap but can add an 18mm steel bracelet if needed. I put a £6 leather strap on mine. Pinhole type spring bar removal.
A lot of nurses are wearing the Lorus Lumibrite fob watch-thing at my local AE - they say they can see the second hand for ad-hoc pulse readings in dark wards at night..
Currently reduced to £22 at Argos. :-)
Or maybe a Seiko quartz. Google 'Military' watches.
Edited by Slushbox on Monday 4th March 08:15
For the price its an unbeatable beater watch!
https://www.firstclasswatches.co.uk/lorus-mens-sil...
£50 (with possibly more discount available) looks vaguely Longines in style, super easy to read and 100m. Just change the strap and job done.
£50 (with possibly more discount available) looks vaguely Longines in style, super easy to read and 100m. Just change the strap and job done.
https://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-men...
no auto servicing poor time keeping jankiness, no batteries to replace every 2 years or so, large, simple, easy to read, works forever.
Seiko do other solar ones, not just dress watches, I also have a solar diver that's tough as old boots.
no auto servicing poor time keeping jankiness, no batteries to replace every 2 years or so, large, simple, easy to read, works forever.
Seiko do other solar ones, not just dress watches, I also have a solar diver that's tough as old boots.
Dicky Knee said:
This:
https://www.jurawatches.co.uk/collections/wenger-w...
Large and clear would point you towards a pilot style watch but they are generally on a leather band but you could swap it for silicon or rubber.
Many thanks for this link; Ive been rather taken by the Junkers watches. They look decent VFM but obviously a premium to the others i originally spoke about.]https://www.jurawatches.co.uk/collections/wenger-w...
Large and clear would point you towards a pilot style watch but they are generally on a leather band but you could swap it for silicon or rubber.
Again, ty all for your suggestions
Don't know why I didn't think of this earlier given I have one upstairs...
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Also available as an automatic Seiko 5 if that's preferred.
https://www.bestqualitywatches.co.uk/seiko-5-sport...
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Also available as an automatic Seiko 5 if that's preferred.
https://www.bestqualitywatches.co.uk/seiko-5-sport...
lostkiwi said:
Don't know why I didn't think of this earlier given I have one upstairs...
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Also available as an automatic Seiko 5 if that's preferred.
https://www.bestqualitywatches.co.uk/seiko-5-sport...
This one is also on the hit list!ggmrhjI6j14GS6V2zVj1GLK0ZLtT4t6mmGUaAs1hEALw_wcB
Also available as an automatic Seiko 5 if that's preferred.
https://www.bestqualitywatches.co.uk/seiko-5-sport...
Barchettaman said:
Loads of good suggestions so far.
One more to consider - the Victorinox INOX quartz range.
They're built to withstand being run over by a 64 tonne tank, a 10 metre drop onto concrete etc etc. Tough little buggers, fine looking things and available on a rubber strap.
these really would stop a tank; my list is now growing far quicker than I had expected!One more to consider - the Victorinox INOX quartz range.
They're built to withstand being run over by a 64 tonne tank, a 10 metre drop onto concrete etc etc. Tough little buggers, fine looking things and available on a rubber strap.
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