Robocop1051 Posted January 31, 2015 Report Posted January 31, 2015 I need a new one... I have a Tag Heuer, but it's from an Ex and the wife doesn't appreciate it much when I wear it. I have a decent Michael Kors watch, but it's not really "duty appropriate". I'm looking at something like the G Shock. Especially after spending all the time at SHOT, and seeing some badass gear the guys were wearing. I want a hard core, post-apocalypse, save the cheerleader save the world, Escape New York, last a lifetime, badass watch. High end Casio, Oakley... I'm open for suggestions. I'm not trying to break the bank, but daddy needs a birthday present idea.
Microgunner Posted January 31, 2015 Report Posted January 31, 2015 (edited) the Seiko 5, as cheap as it is, is one of the toughest watch movements existant. It can be had in many different watch styles for under $300. No batteries either. I like this one. Edited January 31, 2015 by Microgunner
NTXshooter Posted January 31, 2015 Report Posted January 31, 2015 Citizen Eco-Drive. Never needs batteries. I've had mine for over 10 years and the only thing I've replaced is the crystal. I did have to repair a bent stem. They come in all shapes and sizes from chronographs to dress watches. Every time I look for a watch to replace it, I can't find anything I like better. End of the world = no batteries.
Robocop1051 Posted January 31, 2015 Author Report Posted January 31, 2015 Citizen Eco-Drive. Never needs batteries. I've had mine for over 10 years and the only thing I've replaced is the crystal. I did have to repair a bent stem. They come in all shapes and sizes from chronographs to dress watches. Every time I look for a watch to replace it, I can't find anything I like better. End of the world = no batteries. One of the biggest theft (purse snatch) cases I took was 3 citizen watches. $3k-$5k ea. I'm thinking under $500
edgecrusher Posted January 31, 2015 Report Posted January 31, 2015 I wear a G-Shock for duty use, I like it a lot. $80 bucks on sale from $135. I wear it like duty gear, no worries if it breaks. It's a bare bones nothing special but it works.
NTXshooter Posted January 31, 2015 Report Posted January 31, 2015 I paid less than $400 for mine. There are lots of models under $300. And most of them are stainless steel not plastic
planeflyer21 Posted January 31, 2015 Report Posted January 31, 2015 I paid less than $400 for mine. There are lots of models under $300. And most of them are stainless steel not plastic Yup...had a Citizen Navihawk that was well under $300 when I got it. Bastard stole it. Until you put such a ridiculous price cap on your quest (from mister "Buy once, cry once"), I was going to suggest a Breitling.
blue109 Posted February 1, 2015 Report Posted February 1, 2015 botach (yea, I know) was just blowing out casios. had a bunch of Gshocks. not sure if its still going on.
AngelDeVille Posted February 1, 2015 Report Posted February 1, 2015 (edited) My Citizen watch finally died after 15 years of abuse. I replaced it with a Seiko Solar, and after a year I'm liking it better than the Citizen. Seiko was around $250. Edited February 1, 2015 by AngelDeVille
Matt.Cross Posted February 1, 2015 Report Posted February 1, 2015 I'm collecting Fossil Tri-Chrono type watches, they're pretty nice and you don't have to feel bad about beating them up.
mrmackc Posted February 1, 2015 Report Posted February 1, 2015 I have an older Wyler Incaflux that Wife gave me one Christmas around 1974. It outlasted all the battery powered jobs I have. It is my everyday watch stainless. I set it and wind it every other Sunday.It runs about a minute slow a month. Just tells time no calendar. I think it really likes a hard recoiling firearm. Maybe recoil is good for winding the auto winder.I expect it will out live me.
DNP Posted February 1, 2015 Report Posted February 1, 2015 (edited) I've been beating the crap out of a $400 Bulova my wife gave me a long time ago. Put a new crystal on it once, it's ready for another. She's always pissed I wear it to work. Love the band on it. Edited February 1, 2015 by DNP
98Z5V Posted February 1, 2015 Report Posted February 1, 2015 Wore Seiko dive watches for years, still have all of them. The oldest one is from 1987. I wear G-Shocks now, and have killed about a half-dozen of them over the years. The watch never stops working - I rip the band mounts apart, or something similarly ridiculous like that. The first time I broke the schit out of one of the Seiko watches was when I switched over to G-Shock watches. Based on the G-Shock price, I don't care if I kill them. Based on how tough they really are, I don't mind when one of them croaks, and gets ripped apart... <lmao>
Zebra644 Posted February 1, 2015 Report Posted February 1, 2015 I need a new one... I have a Tag Heuer, but it's from an Ex and the wife doesn't appreciate it much when I wear it. I have a decent Michael Kors watch, but it's not really "duty appropriate". I'll trade you my Casio for the Tag Heuer lol
planeflyer21 Posted February 1, 2015 Report Posted February 1, 2015 Robo, you need to break the mold. Get yourself a nice pocket watch...fine Swiss piece. Make sure the chain attachment point is extra strong, with an extra long titanium chain. Then you'll have a nice flexible weapon ala Taihojustsu.
MikedaddyH Posted February 1, 2015 Report Posted February 1, 2015 Citizen Eco Drive ! Citizen Eco Drive Radio Controlled ! Showed the new one off at the last Shoot.
MikedaddyH Posted February 1, 2015 Report Posted February 1, 2015 The Citizen watch I have has a lot of cool features... Including time travel. Rob first trip back I will visit your mom one week before she meets your dad... Vintage female cat !
98Z5V Posted February 2, 2015 Report Posted February 2, 2015 HE SAID HE WAS GONNA DO IT!!! <lmao> <laughs> :hethan:
MikedaddyH Posted February 2, 2015 Report Posted February 2, 2015 HE SAID HE WAS GONNA DO IT!!! <lmao> <laughs> :hethan:I think my arm is going to hurt again at a future shoot!
sketch Posted February 2, 2015 Report Posted February 2, 2015 The Citizen watch I have has a lot of cool features... Including time travel. Rob first trip back I will visit your mom one week before she meets your dad... Vintage female cat ! I should have said that but I'm a timex takes a licking and keeps on giving!
sketch Posted February 2, 2015 Report Posted February 2, 2015 They make a shock version which is ready as soon as my 3-4 years are up on my first 60$
MikedaddyH Posted February 2, 2015 Report Posted February 2, 2015 Watch is water resistant to 200M /666ft.
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