Best watch for ruff 'n tumble work?

[ybt1982]

Hi folks.

I've been without a watch for some years now. I thought it about time I get another one.

I used to work behind a desk and watches don't really mind that, the reason I stopped wearing one was when I became a HGV driver, wrecked 2 watches in as manuy months.

Question is, what watch should I buy? I want something that can take a bit of beating, something with a protected face and doesn't look to childish.

Nick

[PaulHogan]

http://www.g-shock.co.uk/

[ybt1982]

PaulHogan said:

http://www.g-shock.co.uk/

That was my first thought, what about that face of the watch though, do they wear well?

[Eighteeteewhy]

Also look at the Edifice..
http://www.casio-intl.com/asia-mea/en/wat/edifice/

and Pro-Trek range..
http://www.casio-intl.com/asia-mea/en/wat/protrek/

[flipflop1]

I fabricate and fit granite worktops everyday in rain, hail or snow (yep - Scotland). I'm constantly using angle grinders or bashing my wrists between granite and door frames. My g-shock is always either soaked or covered in dust and it never misses a beat. Although its a white one A good scrub brings it up and to date the casing has always protected the screen.

I genuinely think you'd struggle to give a watch much more punishment than mine takes so I can confidently advise you to get one.

Cheers

[ApexJimi]

G-Shocks - some wear bigger and smaller than others, and there is a huge range, so take a little time working out which one to go for.

As for toughness, if you're wearing one and you hit it hard enough to break it, I can tell you that the watch will be the least of your worries, because chances are your wrist will also be mangled too

[AndrewWF]

A G-Shock - we took one and froze it, boiled it, dropped it from 14 storeys and ran it over with a 6 tonne dumper and it survived. It did struggle with a shot gun from 5 paces though

[sneijder]

AndrewWF said:

A G-Shock - we took one and froze it, boiled it, dropped it from 14 storeys and ran it over with a 6 tonne dumper and it survived. It did struggle with a shot gun from 5 paces though

He's being modest here, download the magazine in the sticky at the top of this section. Issue 1 is pretty much essential reading if you've ever needed to know the time. The destruction test he mentions is a full article attempting to murder a Mudman.

[ybt1982]

Thank you very much folks.

Because of you I am the highest bidder on 5 watches, all G-Shock and all different. Is this going to turn out an expensive new hobby?

Only asking as I already have a Chimp that takes up my cash

[Shaw Tarse]

Post your new watch here http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[longone]

you dont mention your budget but if you can afford a new Sub I can testify how tough mine's been. Had it 15months, worn every day had a hard life (building work), lots of case and bracelet marks but the bezel and crystal both still perfect. It's had a lot a hard smacks and I've dread looking sometimes but still intact. Keeps excellent time too and a wash in warm soapy water and looks nice and grown up.
Colin.

[AndrewWF]

ybt1982 said:

Thank you very much folks.

Because of you I am the highest bidder on 5 watches, all G-Shock and all different. Is this going to turn out an expensive new hobby?

Only asking as I already have a Chimp that takes up my cash

The slope is steep and slippery

[ybt1982]

AndrewWF said:

The slope is steep and slippery

Tell me about it!

I have won 2, pics to follow when they arrive. Still watching 1 on fleabay

longone said:

you dont mention your budget but if you can afford a new Sub I can testify how tough mine's been. Had it 15months, worn every day had a hard life (building work), lots of case and bracelet marks but the bezel and crystal both still perfect. It's had a lot a hard smacks and I've dread looking sometimes but still intact. Keeps excellent time too and a wash in warm soapy water and looks nice and grown up.
Colin.

Was thinking around £50 at first..... spent almost £100 on one today though