Ballistic Extreme

[P7ULG]

Saw one of these on the gadget show



Has anyone had any experience of them

[TheD]

I have two ballistics although not that type. I have one yellow and one blue faced. I need to check what mine are called. Vortex....thats it

[7Llewelyn]

They look OK but the quartz movements are nothing special.

[P7ULG]

7Llewelyn said:

They look OK but the quartz movements are nothing special.

Not a quartz fan full stop, but for a cheap watch to wear everyday they look OK

[andy tims]

Not my cuppa.

That dial, in particular looks a mess.

[Ikemi]

andy tims said:

Not my cuppa.

That dial, in particular looks a mess.

What he said ... The bezel numerals look as though they've been drawn on with a fine tip pen! There are better watches for the price, but whether they float your boat is another matter

[P7ULG]

Ikemi said:

There are better watches for the price, but whether they float your boat is another matter

Such as?

[Ikemi]

P7ULG said:

Ikemi said:

There are better watches for the price, but whether they float your boat is another matter

Such as?

Going on RRP, the watch in your OP is £139.99 ... So for that, I'd be looking at Seiko or Citizen, both of which produce some quality chronograph watches at that price range. Also, £140 will get you a model that features either titanium in it's construction or the Eco-Drive sunlight powered quartz movement

Alternatively, you could look at Parnis for a £50-70, which would get you an automatic watch ... Lots of different models available too! Most sellers of Parnis operate through eBay, so have a look there. Also, the 'What Watch For £50' thread on here has lots of Parnis & Tao International watches pictured, with lots of owners talking of their experiences too.

Then again, spend another £50 and you could get yourself a rather awesome Traser:

http://www.jurawatches.co.uk/collections/traser-h3...

It's up to you though ... Just stating my opinion on the Ballistic watch you mentioned

[P7ULG]

You can pick one of the ballistics up on Ebay for £62 so that might put them more into prospective.It was the polycarbonate "glass" and the supposed toughness which made me think they maybe an option

Traser is very nice but more than I would want to pay

[Hoofy]

Presumably, you are interested in the toughness properties rather than a chronograph watch. If so, they will handle the assault your wrist can. I take my Ballistic Sabre climbing and have thrown it at a climbing wall. Anyone who claims to own a tool watch with a mechanical movement, please post a video of you doing that for our amusement. Ta.

[Ikemi]

P7ULG said:

You can pick one of the ballistics up on Ebay for £62 so that might put them more into prospective.It was the polycarbonate "glass" and the supposed toughness which made me think they maybe an option

Fair enough! I'd have a look at the Parnis Marina Militare with a Sea-Gull 3600 (Asian 6497 swan neck automatic) movement. It won't be as robust as the Ballistic, but it looks the part for £60-70!

http://manbushijie.com/productshow-650-3.html

An extra $25 upgrades the watch to include sapphire glass

[P7ULG]

Ikemi said:

Fair enough! I'd have a look at the Parnis Marina Militare with a Sea-Gull 3600 (Asian 6497 swan neck automatic) movement. It won't be as robust as the Ballistic, but it looks the part for £60-70!

http://manbushijie.com/productshow-650-3.html

An extra $25 upgrades the watch to include sapphire glass

I actually have one of those already

[Ikemi]

P7ULG said:

Ikemi said:

Fair enough! I'd have a look at the Parnis Marina Militare with a Sea-Gull 3600 (Asian 6497 swan neck automatic) movement. It won't be as robust as the Ballistic, but it looks the part for £60-70!

http://manbushijie.com/productshow-650-3.html

An extra $25 upgrades the watch to include sapphire glass

I actually have one of those already

Buy the Ballistic