Looking for a good watch..

[Sylvain]

Another vote for CASIO.

 

[elaw555]

Tissot T-Touch!

 

[RoyalTenenbaum]

Omega Seamaster, it will last a life time. They are self winding. I have two. My first one belonged to my grandfather, and is about 50 years old. No maintenance during this time. The second I bought when I closed my first big account. Waterproof to 1000 feet. Bulletproof. You will never have to buy another watch.

 

[slow1911s]

Kobold. Swiss precision, but made in the US.

I've worn a Tag Link Caliber 5 for the last few years and I've been very happy. It fits all of your requirents.

 

[combat45acp]

Luminox. I've had 2 of them. Very durable, waterproof, and has gas tubes(borosilicate glass capsules) that are very bright. They last for 25 years. www.luminox.com/

This ^^^

I can't even begin to say how much I love mine. Replaced the factory band with a zulu band which I found more comfortable.

 

[ModestMark]

I really enjoy my citizen eco watches. The battery can last a life time and is solar powered.

 

[Ziggy01]

I love my Submariner... but I have others that keep better time. Talk to Bob at PSS he gas a couple nice Omega's.

 

[Icarry2]

OK I am looking at different watches and honestly I have checked on every suggestion, thank you. As for a choice, I like this watch for it's features, moderate price, looks to be an option.

Let me know your honest thoughts, if you have one, if you hated having one, etc.

http://pathfinder.casio.com/watches/index.php?product=F6D4FC3C-DC32-48F6-90D5-E10A9EB169D1

Still haven't made a choice, just still looking, it's almost as bad as the hunt for a new battle rifle but thats another thread starter..lol

Thanks,

 

[KMan]

I really like my G Shock. I prefer the models with actual hands and not digital, and Atomic power. I wear mine every day for last several years and I am pretty hard on it. Looks like it will last a while longer.

 

[! twitty]

I have had nothing but good experiences with my Seiko SNP-007.

 

[yotewacker]

Luminox is a great watch. I really like the Trase H3's. I have 2. One is GI issue w/ green tritium, radiation symbol marked, no date window, and the other is the code blue.

Same here, Luminox!!

Rolex does not keep accurate time and and does not show up after dark.

 

[KMan]

I have had nothing but good experiences with my Seiko SNP-007.

That's a good looking watch! I have a couple Tissots and a TAG... but for every day working and shooting I wear my G Shock cause its a whole lot cheaper and I don't have to worry about it getting beat up. Just my

 

[! twitty]

That's a good looking watch! I have a couple Tissots and a TAG... but for every day working and shooting I wear my G Shock cause its a whole lot cheaper and I don't have to worry about it getting beat up. Just my

Thanks. I wear this thing no matter what I am doing. Wear it swimming, showering, shooting, etc. I really enjoy the fact that it doesn't have batteries or need winding.

 

[KMan]

Thanks. I wear this thing no matter what I am doing. Wear it swimming, showering, shooting, etc. I really enjoy the fact that it doesn't have batteries or need winding.

The no batteries and no winding is a huge plus to me. I hate picking up one of my other watches and finding it dead and having to either then go get a new battery or fix the time and date. Happens often for me as I have several watches and don't wear most of them very often.

 

[buckstopshere]

OK I am looking at different watches and honestly I have checked on every suggestion, thank you. As for a choice, I like this watch for it's features, moderate price, looks to be an option.

Let me know your honest thoughts, if you have one, if you hated having one, etc.

http://pathfinder.casio.com/watches/index.php?product=F6D4FC3C-DC32-48F6-90D5-E10A9EB169D1

Still haven't made a choice, just still looking, it's almost as bad as the hunt for a new battle rifle but thats another thread starter..lol

Thanks,

I hear ya bro. It took me forever to decide too.

My opinion, you will not be sorry with this watch. Great functionality, wears comfortably, is accurate, and won't break the bank.

I have a pathfinder and wear it every day, even when wearing a suit to work. I will say that the watch is big. You don't realize it until you put it on. It doesn't take long to get used to it though. Now, all my other watches seem so small.

Temperature reading is only accurate if you remove the watch from your wrist and let it sit for about 1 min and then take a reading. Your body temperature screws it up if you don't do that. Compass is extremely accurate.

I travel a lot to areas where the atomic time signal doesn't reach so I opted for a the model without it. Watch keeps great time, I've never had to adjust it so I'm not sure what the big deal is with it.

Hope this helps. This watch is really like a sore di#%, you can't beat it.

Good luck

 

[tradertator]

If you want a digital watch, buy a Sunto. Makes my Pathfinder feel like a toy.

 

[abnk]

I agree with all the posters praising the Casio G-Shock line, but the OP is asking for a mechanical watch.

OP, without knowing your budget, I say look no farther than Seiko.

 

[bigworm]

citzen eco drives battery last about 30 years

 

[BBQ GURU]

Luminox. Going on 9 years on the original battery. Tubes aren't as bright now but still very visible.

 

[RichardR]

OK I am looking at different watches and honestly I have checked on every suggestion, thank you. As for a choice, I like this watch for it's features, moderate price, looks to be an option.

Let me know your honest thoughts, if you have one, if you hated having one, etc.

http://pathfinder.casio.com/watches/index.php?product=F6D4FC3C-DC32-48F6-90D5-E10A9EB169D1

Still haven't made a choice, just still looking, it's almost as bad as the hunt for a new battle rifle but thats another thread starter..lol

Thanks,

If you are looking for the similar features of the pathfinder, take a look at Timex's Expedition line, I've been wearing one of the e-tide compass variants for about a year now & it's easily my favorite watch & I also get compliments on it all of the time..

Here is the model I wear.