Let’s Talk Watches

[realunlucky]

the next question is what is the official watch of Rokslide???

I say thier is a high percentage of garmin and g shocks

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[FrankieP1988]

I say thier is a high percentage of garmin and g shocks

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haha yeah, I have been using the same Fenix 3 for a looooong time. Was thinking about upgrading to a newer Fenix but some of the watches on this thread have me reconsidering

 

[betelgeuse]

It must be a Mickey Mouse watch

 

[Reburn]

the next question is what is the official watch of Rokslide???

 

[Olympics777]

I really like watches that have a cool history, with the military or otherwise. Preferably automatic. But practically my garmin instinct solar is way more useful the majority of the time, I can track my runs, watch my heart rate, track my sleep, and check my elevation change. It’s hard to switch to a cool but less practical watch.

 

[Choupique]

hard to switch to a cool but less practical watch

Nah. I had a garmin and a marathon, and I never took the marathon off. You have to like watches to "get it" but I like a good automatic vastly more than any digital watch.

Theres some things that you can convince yourself are better about a good auto. No batteries, no charging, tritium, no electronic signature for when the skynet goes self aware, etc.

 

[bowhuntercoop]

Nah. I had a garmin and a marathon, and I never took the marathon off. You have to like watches to "get it" but I like a good automatic vastly more than any digital watch.

Theres some things that you can convince yourself are better about a good auto. No batteries, no charging, tritium, no electronic signature for when the skynet goes self aware, etc.

Not to mention they last the test of time. Highly doubt in 15-20 years anyone will be wearing a current smart watch. They are planned to be destined for the landfill.

 

[dh.hamilton1]

I like watches but not really interested in the super expensive ones.

I picked up a Nixon today for cheap and ordered a nato band for it. My favorite color is orange, can you tell ?

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I’m in the same boat, I like them but anything over $500 doesn’t really appeal to me.


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[Choupique]

anything over $500 doesn’t really appeal to me.

Which is totally understandable. Cheaper sellita and seiko engines are cheap. Between $500 and $2000ish dollars is a weird spot. By and large they will all use the same seiko or selitta movement in that price bracket. Theres some exceptions, but thats a good price bracket to really not get a whole lot for your money, particularly rhe $1000-$1500 range.

 

[BoilerBowHunter]

Long Island Watch seems to offer a lot of the “premium” features being mentioned on Orient models. Not in house movements like Orient but still a very proven one it sounds like. I’m likely buying this field watch when it’s back in stock.

Islander Mitchel Automatic Field Watch with Nylon Weave Strap and an AR Sapphire Crystal #ISL-40

Islander 39mm Automatic Field Watch with an AR sapphire crystal, luminous hands and markers, and a woven nylon and leather strap.

longislandwatch.com

 

[betelgeuse]

Long Island Watch seems to offer a lot of the “premium” features being mentioned on Orient models. Not in house movements like Orient but still a very proven one it sounds like. I’m likely buying this field watch when it’s back in stock.

Islander Mitchel Automatic Field Watch with Nylon Weave Strap and an AR Sapphire Crystal #ISL-40

Islander 39mm Automatic Field Watch with an AR sapphire crystal, luminous hands and markers, and a woven nylon and leather strap.

longislandwatch.com

Nice looking watch

 

[betelgeuse]

I have been looking at some Chinese Captain Willard homage watches. This Tandorio has a titanium case, Seiko movement and Sapphire crystal. ( Supposedly). $ 127. Does anyone know if these are decent or crap. The pictures look cool.

 

[bcv]

Guess I'm a data nerd. I don't know how I could waste all that real estate space to see what time of day it is over what I learn from a Fenix.

 

[betelgeuse]

Guess I'm a data nerd. I don't know how I could waste all that real estate space to see what time of day it is over what I learn from a Fenix.

I looked at those. Gadget mania. All the things those Garmins do is wild.

 

[Jsmalls273]

I really like watches that have a cool history, with the military or otherwise. Preferably automatic. But practically my garmin instinct solar is way more useful the majority of the time, I can track my runs, watch my heart rate, track my sleep, and check my elevation change. It’s hard to switch to a cool but less practical watch.

While I agree, I decided to "downgrade" from my Garmin back to G shocks. I just wanted to disconnect. I do miss the workout and health aspects for sure and Garmin is so much bigger than the true smart watch from apple/samsung.

Got my first G shock GW6900 and love it. Solar and atomic timekeeping was all I wanted.

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[Ajsomp]

I have been looking at some Chinese Captain Willard homage watches. This Tandorio has a titanium case, Seiko movement and Sapphire crystal. ( Supposedly). $ 127. Does anyone know if these are decent or crap. The pictures look cool.

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looks identical to the Willard clone I have, but with a ti case. Lume is great. Bezel better than a Seiko, movement the same. Honestly it’s what Seiko used to be - cheap, durable and meant to be used. Unsure if it’s even waterproof but for the price, who cares. It’s a great watch if you don’t need the Seiko name

 

[betelgeuse]

looks identical to the Willard clone I have, but with a ti case. Lume is great. Bezel better than a Seiko, movement the same. Honestly it’s what Seiko used to be - cheap, durable and meant to be used. Unsure if it’s even waterproof but for the price, who cares. It’s a great watch if you don’t need the Seiko name


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Nice !

 

[BoilerBowHunter]

looks identical to the Willard clone I have, but with a ti case. Lume is great. Bezel better than a Seiko, movement the same. Honestly it’s what Seiko used to be - cheap, durable and meant to be used. Unsure if it’s even waterproof but for the price, who cares. It’s a great watch if you don’t need the Seiko name


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Do you guys think the materials are legit? Titanium and sapphire crystal?

 

[betelgeuse]

Do you guys think the materials are legit? Titanium and sapphire crystal?

I was wondering the same. It's a pretty big watch so the Ti would lighten it up

 

[High Voltage]

Reading this thread just cost me some money. Should have it this week. I will give my G shock a rest.