Cheap, hardy, interesting watch ideas?

[raceboy]

After taking a fall on the pushbike and bouncing the watch I usually wear, an old Tag F1, into the tarmac I think getting myself something that crashes a little better might be a good idea.
I used to have a G-Shock when they first came out and would consider another, and quite like the look of the Seiko Air-Pro but they seem a bit hard to find, so any other ideas for a good all round hardy sports watch with a price point under £100.

[andy tims]

Discussed many times with "get a Seiko" or "have you looked at Werners?" being the virtually default responses.
Have a browse through the pages of this forum, or try the search function.

[bikemonster]

andy tims said:

Discussed many times with "get a Seiko Orange Monster" ...

EFA - no need to thank.

[delays]

Get a Seiko. Or have you looked at Werner's?

Sorry, just being predictable.

[MarkoTVR]

Sell the bike.

[Wadeski]

these are both a bit different to a Monster, and still pretty cool.

http://www.higuchi-inc.com/sarb049.html

http://www.higuchi-inc.com/PMX56-3002.html

the yellow and black Seiko looks pretty striking, and would be cool as a sports watch.

edit: a picture of the black/yellow one:



pretty cool.

Edited by Wadeski on Tuesday 9th June 22:18

[raceboy]

MarkoTVR said:

Sell the bike.

Not going to happen, although bikes have a habbit of damaging my watches, managed to scratch a Seamaster falling off one, I tried to break the fall by breaking my other arm though And now I've scratched the bezel of the F1.
I think a Monster might be a bit over budget but I'll have a look. I am thinking a G-Shock is the sensible choice though, not sure how bulky or 'crash proof' the Air-Pro would be.

[toohuge]

raceboy said:

MarkoTVR said:

Sell the bike.

I am thinking a G-Shock is the sensible choice though, not sure how bulky or 'crash proof' the Air-Pro would be.

In my experience I have damaged my g-shock. Every other watch that I have ever owned has been damaged (building engines, rock climbing etc) but the g-shock is pretty resistant to pretty much anything. It went a little green when i spilt petrol on it but that soon went away.

[JDH1]

Don't get this. If you're doing stuff that's likely to result in you smashing your watch, any old piece of crap will do. On that basis, can I recommend a Vostok. I bought one for reasons too lengthy to go into here, and it is almost certainly the worst mechanical wristwatch still in production. Use one to break your fall, and its demise will come as a blessed release.

[Fastra]

What are peoples thoughts on these:

AstroAvia S8 Chronograph Pilot's Watch - £55

http://www.andys-pens.ukhome.net/s8.shtml

[bikemonster]

I bought one of them from Werners and had Mrs bikemonster bring it back to Brightest Africa when she visited you lot on a business trip earlier this year.

I like it a lot. Gets lots of compliments, looks terrific and can't beat it for value. (Even though I spent a bit more than that for the same watch from Werners.)

Back to the OP's question...

If you're out riding your bike what do you need to wear a watch for? Use a bike computer with a clock, or strap a cheap plastic strapped digital watch on a piece of foam around the handlebar near the stem where it can't get bashed when you fall.

And stop falling!

James

[Fastra]

bikemonster said:

Back to the OP's question...

Sorry, yeah it was a bit out of context!

[raceboy]

bikemonster said:

If you're out riding your bike what do you need to wear a watch for?

So I can get home in time for tea.....

bikemonster said:

Use a bike computer with a clock, or strap a cheap plastic strapped digital watch on a piece of foam around the handlebar near the stem where it can't get bashed when you fall.

Wouldn't really work that well due to the type of bike and the type of riding, a watch/clock strapped to the bike would last about 5 minutes.

bikemonster said:

And stop falling!

If I make it home without falling I've not been trying hard enough.

It's not so much about finding a 'cheap' watch it's more about something that will take the dive and not get scratched, smashed, stop working, etc...
Looking at TikToc's website I think a G-Shock is the way forward, it might have to be old skool like the one I used to have though, but still fancy an Air-Pro just because they look mad.

[Chris49]

G-Shock Mudman is worth a shout. Mine has had the arse kicked out of it and she just keeps on going!

[okgo]

Fastra said:

What are peoples thoughts on these:

AstroAvia S8 Chronograph Pilot's Watch - £55

http://www.andys-pens.ukhome.net/s8.shtml

I have one, but it doesn't feel that hardy. Looks decent enough though!

[mas99]

The Astroavia/werners isnt robust I don't think.

Not so long ago someone posted a pic of theirs after they dropped it in a changing room. Not good.

Seiko.

[Nolar Dog]

okgo said:

Fastra said:

What are peoples thoughts on these:

AstroAvia S8 Chronograph Pilot's Watch

I have one, but it doesn't feel that hardy. Looks decent enough though!

I've just bought the S1 for work.

[lowdrag]

Certainly not a werner's if you want something tough. They are lightweight and too fragile - there was a thread here of someone who dropped it on a tile floor and it smashed. G shock or a Seiko would be my novel and completely free suggestion. I love my watches but am more than delighted with the Monster which keeps better time at 4% of the price of my Swiss ones!