Tough watch for working
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At 5 pounds over budget this will be hard to beat if you want a three hander:
https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/men/accessories/watch...
(The Under 200 pounds thread has some other great options)
For digital: G Shock, take your pick. I love the little square cased ones, and the new G Lide
https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/men/accessories/watch...
(The Under 200 pounds thread has some other great options)
For digital: G Shock, take your pick. I love the little square cased ones, and the new G Lide
jeremyh1 said:
Some how I always scrape through with some minor injury
My watch always gets it
I looking for a tough watch 50 to 150 pounds
Which part takes a hit and how/why?My watch always gets it
I looking for a tough watch 50 to 150 pounds
My main issue with work watches is the pins which hold the strap to the case. Maybe I've bought some crap ones, but wouldn't know one from another.
They're forever getting a slight tug from something and the watch falling off.
Edited by Evoluzione on Sunday 17th January 07:35
richthebike said:
At 5 pounds over budget this will be hard to beat if you want a three hander:
https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/men/accessories/watch...
(The Under 200 pounds thread has some other great options)
For digital: G Shock, take your pick. I love the little square cased ones, and the new G Lide
Which part is 'silicone'? The screen? Seems a strange substance for part of a watch to be made of!https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/men/accessories/watch...
(The Under 200 pounds thread has some other great options)
For digital: G Shock, take your pick. I love the little square cased ones, and the new G Lide
Those INOX watches are notorious for being extremely rugged.
The strap on that one is parachord which is unusual, but again, rugged.
The TK Maxx website is rubbish. The watch is 43mm not 38mm in the listing for example.
Try:
https://www.victorinox.com/uk/en/Products/Watches/...
The strap on that one is parachord which is unusual, but again, rugged.
The TK Maxx website is rubbish. The watch is 43mm not 38mm in the listing for example.
Try:
https://www.victorinox.com/uk/en/Products/Watches/...
bristolracer said:
Another vote for a G shock.
Ditto. I used to wear Seikos but tired of the strap falling apart or the hands falling off. Never really bashed them despite working in a fairly rough environment (construction site manager). They just fell apart and didn't seem worth repairing for 25% the purchase price.
Both inox and g shock are great but tbh I have the above mentioned casio mrw-200h for £15-£20 it’s fine.
I work in a very, very watch unfriendly environment (chemical, dust, magnetic, heat, wet & mechanical shock) my other work watches include Tevise mechanical, pulsar solar, Casio sub g-shock styles, usually on a NATO strap.
Low profile watches help as they stay under the cuff of my overalls.
Buy cheap second hand stuff, you can buy beefed up spring bars.
Other option is a mwc watch with fixed spring bars, small size so keep out of the way.
I work in a very, very watch unfriendly environment (chemical, dust, magnetic, heat, wet & mechanical shock) my other work watches include Tevise mechanical, pulsar solar, Casio sub g-shock styles, usually on a NATO strap.
Low profile watches help as they stay under the cuff of my overalls.
Buy cheap second hand stuff, you can buy beefed up spring bars.
Other option is a mwc watch with fixed spring bars, small size so keep out of the way.
Edited by r159 on Sunday 17th January 19:24
I have a range of g shocks and wear them working on cars and bikes. The 6900 is too big imo for working on a car as it sticks up quite a way from the wrist.
I have a g shock 5610 that is perfect. I have added bullbars on it though to give it a bit more protection, as the bezel doesn't protect the watch as much as the 6900 one does.
The good thing is the bezel and strap are available as parts very cheaply, so the only part you need to watch is the module. The rest you can abuse for years and then replace cheaply and the watch will look brand new.
I have a g shock 5610 that is perfect. I have added bullbars on it though to give it a bit more protection, as the bezel doesn't protect the watch as much as the 6900 one does.
The good thing is the bezel and strap are available as parts very cheaply, so the only part you need to watch is the module. The rest you can abuse for years and then replace cheaply and the watch will look brand new.
Has to be a g-shock.
I bought one about 15 years ago about £99, solar charge time sets its self, its been through the wars and keeps going strong. Only love it gets is when it goes in the dishwasher to get rid of the grime and crap.
It's on it's 3ed strap but it's a brilliant bit of kit.
Bound to be one that fits your needs for that budget.
I bought one about 15 years ago about £99, solar charge time sets its self, its been through the wars and keeps going strong. Only love it gets is when it goes in the dishwasher to get rid of the grime and crap.
It's on it's 3ed strap but it's a brilliant bit of kit.
Bound to be one that fits your needs for that budget.
Barchettaman said:
This, quite often available for a tenner at Argos.Lorus RXD425L8
Titanium case
Scratch resistant glass
Nato style strap
£49.99
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lorus-Quartz-Display-Mili...
I have a similar citizen one, few scratches on the glass it's 14 years old, worked on all manner of cars wearing it.
Titanium case
Scratch resistant glass
Nato style strap
£49.99
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lorus-Quartz-Display-Mili...
I have a similar citizen one, few scratches on the glass it's 14 years old, worked on all manner of cars wearing it.
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