Watches : whats on your wrist?

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I believe that all a man needs is an interesting watch,(in a pinch it works as a compass).
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manyirons,

Please elaborate. I have seen watches with the degrees of the compass marked on the crown, but could never figure out how you used them.
 
Before my latest addition of being a "gun nut", I got into being a "watch nut". Started out with some of the old gold filled Bulova's, Elgin, Longines, etc. Up until last October I had went about 3 yrs without buying anything, until I came across one of the Tag Heuer Classic Monaco's. Always wanted a square chronograph. Even tho I like the look, my "go to" watch is either a Rolex Explorer II, or a Rolex GMT Master. I'm not in the holster business, so I can only dream of the Daytona.:)
 
I had Casio G-Shocks for a long time, but a year and a half ago bought a Tissot PSR200:
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I've been eyeing Rolex's lately, and mostly looking at the SeaDweller since it doesn't have the Cyclops eye. The saleslady I talked to today said the eye comes right off, so I can buy any Rolex I like and have it removed. If that's the case then I've found my new love - a Platinum Yacht Master! :)
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manyirons,

Please elaborate. I have seen watches with the degrees of the compass marked on the crown, but could never figure out how you used them.
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I'm not manyirons,

But I believe he is referring to the fact that with a general understanding of the date, and your latitude - you can estimate the compass directions by following the track of the sun corresponding to a certain time of day. :)
 
Good Evening All-

  • Glashutte Original for formal affairs
  • IWC Portugieser 3714 for dress
  • Vintage Longines in rose gold for dress
  • Omega Seamaster for casual
  • Fortis Flieger for down n' dirty
  • Timex Triathlon for running /riding
~ Blue Jays ~
 
Now that we are into our "eyeing" portion of our program, this limited edition carbon fiber-faced Oris mechanical is high up on my list of must haves..
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No no no no, the "eyeing" is done! :) I went back to ogle the Rolex again and it was gone, but they had another that arrived that day and it was still in the box in the back. So I was first to handle it, knowing it was untouched by customer's grubby mitts (except mine!)! Gave a deposit for it and will pay the rest and pick it up Friday. This watch is almost $8k with tax! :scrutiny:
 
My only watch is a Movado rectangular chronograph. Which is odd, because my entire life I've only wanted a round Movado with nothing but the crystal on the face. Still, I ended up walking out of the jewelry store with this one because it just looked better on my wrist than anything else:

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As for ogling, nothing else can come close to a Cartier Roadster with a black leather band in my eyes.... *sigh*
 
I'm not manyirons,
But I believe he is referring to the fact that with a general understanding of the date, and your latitude - you can estimate the compass directions by following the track of the sun corresponding to a certain time of day.
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Thanks PUMC, I know how to find East using the track of the sun to cast a shadow for example. I thought maybe he had some ubertactical method of getting the actual compass headings that I had missed. Overthinking as usual. :p
 
P95Carry:
Timex ''Expedition'' ... the deal with digital compass! That works but is part gimmick IMO.

As a timepiece ... cannot fault it .... just about to change over to wrist band #3 .... and it's given me 4 good years of service ... no battery replacement yet. Good value.
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Me too. Mine doesnt have the gimmick though. IIRC I got it around the time I turned 18 for 25 or 30 bucks. Replaced the battery last month for the first time. I turn 23 this month. Oh, when the battery dies, dont get a watch battery (like I did), get the one for keyless entry.

It replaced the ironman that was a few years old, the battery died and I decided to get another watch since the face was badly scratched up and the buttons underneath it were tore off as a result of a dirtbike accident.

I used to wear casios for the simple fact they were cheap because I did a lot of farm work, spinning wrenches, off-roading (bikes and quads), you know, stuff that was always busting watches. I got a Timex for christmas before I could drive and have wore timex since.

IME Timex is as boring reliable as a Glock. More attractive though...
 
I've never been able to keep a wristwatch. I've had cheap ones, really expensive ones, ones than were supposed to be indestructable...I've broken them all.

I have come to like the bare wrist. :(
 
Just an old Casio Illuminator on it`s second band. As for the compass trick there`s another one. Hold the watch flat and point the hour hand at the sun. Half way between that and 12:00 is South (in the Northern hemisphere). It`s not super accurate but it`s better than nothin. Marcus
 
I very rarely wear a watch. I don't want to be more of a slave to those two little hands than I have to. There are clocks everywhere already.
 
Stainless Tag Link for everyday. Gold Tag Professional for dress up stuff. Thinking of a Rolex, but figure I could buy a safe full of guns for the price. Can't have a good time without a good watch!! I feel naked without one and start getting paranoid. Yes, I am a slave to time. Spend a good part of my time waiting for people who are late for meetings. Lot of them don't wear watches.
 
While on-duty I always have my Luminox Series I (had to replace the band due to a nasty lil bugger that got into it with me while doing a detail, when i'm off-duty I wear my Rolex Submariner.
 
school/work is a Times Ironman:cool:


When I've gotta look nice I've got eiter a Fossil watch or a Rolex I bought in Korea for $3 american that the little man swore was real. I believe him:neener:
 
I wear a cheap Coleman digital watch that i bought at Target over 5 yrs ago and it is still on the original battery.
 
I'm not manyirons,
But I believe he is referring to the fact that with a general understanding of the date, and your latitude - you can estimate the compass directions by following the track of the sun corresponding to a certain time of day.
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Being the curious sort, and always looking for trivial things to stuff my brain with, I kept looking for information on this. I found the following in an old orienteering book:

"Using Your Watch to Find North and South:
If you have a non-digital watch, hold it horizontally and point the hour hand towards the horizon directly beneath the sun. (If you are on daylight savings move the hour hand back one hour first). South is halfway between the hour hand and 12 o'clock. This works because the hour hand moves 30 degrees an hour, which is twice as fast as the sun.

I tried it after work and it works pretty darn good. Just thought I would share.
 
My everyday watch is an 18K/SS Rolex GMT Master II with the bronze face and Oyster band. I bought it when I was frequently travelling overseas and needed to know what the time of day was in several places.
 
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