I'm looking to get a new watch for camping/hiking. I have a digital watch but want to get an analog, maybe something with a compass on it as well. Any recommendations?
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I'm looking to get a new watch for camping/hiking. I have a digital watch but want to get an analog, maybe something with a compass on it as well. Any recommendations?
Depends on how much you're wanting to spend. On the low money end both Timex and Casio make good watches. You can go up from there and easily spend well over a hundred dollars.Quote:
Originally Posted by NevadaCarry
Yea, I'm thinking somewhere between 50-100 at the most.
I have a casio G-shock.... but its ANALOG ! well it actually has both but the front display has the analog hands, with little round windows where the digital stuff (date, moon cylcle etc ) are displayed.
The model is G-601. Had it for two years- and its indestructible.
waterproof to 200 meters... stainless back case etc... its around $100 i believe when i bought it.
Worth every penny. HERE IS A LINK ------------> http://www.casio.com/products/Timepi...hock/G601-1AV/
I have looked at all sorts of watches- some less $$, and some ALOT more $$- but i give Casio alot of credit for building such a TANK of a watch.
ART
Thanks, a friend was telling me about the G-shock watches. I was planning on getting the G-Zone cell phone next month and I think Casio makes that as well.
Try the Maratac aqc (made by timex) analog, compass and awesome for about $75. I can also highly recomend the Luminox Navy Seal line, I've had one for years and it's really taken a beating and survived. Steve
That Maratac looks pretty nice. Analog with a compass is exactly what I was looking for and just about the right price. Thanks!
Wal-Mart has the new G-Shock by Casio for under $70 with the new "atomic time" feature.Quote:
Originally Posted by NevadaCarry
You guys are making me think I should start wearing a watch :)
i don't carry a watch or a cell phone which really seems to bother people that i know, funny how far we have come in ten years, i just recently gave into the computer, primarily because i can research topics that chapters or my library would never have..
I don't really care for all the brand names, but for camping and hiking all I would get is a belt loop watch, waterproof. They come (usually) with a small compass in the handle, and some have more features.
Yep! I've worn G-Shocks for 15 years now, and never had one die on me, and only had to replace the battery in one of them. In fifteen years I've owned three, and only because I lost two of them.
The bands do wear out after awhile, but are easily replacable.
I've also been down to 160' underwater with one and it never even misted on the inside.
watch of choice is the swiss army brand in a pinch can show direction also
My choice would be an old analog pocketwatch or wristwatch that can be wound.
1) more water resistant if there are no electronic components
2) never lose power if it's not powered by a battery
3) if it breaks, it's all mechanical and with some dexterity you can fix almost anything
Yep mechanical or self winding there are some that are solar as well. I like watches and have several and they were very useful in the military and corrections as well but to be honest I don't see a great need for one for bushcraft.
I also recommend the luminox navy seal watch.I've had mine for 7 years with no problems.I've also heard good things about the G-shock just haven't tried one yet.
Really good quetion so I brought it back up.
To save money use a stick and the sun :D at night who cares.
at night the big dipper moves perfectly counterclockwise around the pole star, so just learn to read time backwards (takes practice!) Of course, cloudy days and nights...oh well....
I usually just use my body to tell time, if I'm tired it's time to sleep if I'm hungry it's time to eat.
Hungry a** wolf :D
I'm with HOP. Mechanical or self winding. Less problems to worry about. A watch is light weight and portable and its quick and easy to use as a compass. Just one more fail safe. I have an old GI Issue mechanical made by Timex that still chugs along. It's a shame they stopped making those things but you can by still buy similar:
http://www.schooluniforms.com/4228.html
I have a few G-Shocks, I love them. They are one of only two style watches that I haven't destroyed. The other being an old LL Bean watch, about 15 years old, back when they still came with a screw down crown, I broke the glass once, but I was using it like a dumbass.
Exactly! Mechanical is much better IMHO. No battery, just wind and go. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by mitch.chesney
I don't wear a watch because I don't care about the time and all you clowns are wearing one anyway so I'll just ask if I should find myself caring what time it is.
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Originally Posted by U.S.Marine2111
LL Bean backs those 100%. I have two of those and they even replace the batterys for free. I have them for back up. I wear a Rolex Explorer II give to me my a happy hunter, a very happy hunter.
Was she cute? ;)
Was a He, and I don't remember what his name was, or what he looked like. Odd how I just have a vague memory of the hunters, but I remember the hunts, (what happened). Never wanted to guide women one on one, but guided several Husband and wife parties.
Seiko Automatic Dive Watch. Bought mine over 30 years ago. No batteries, no winding, can withstand everything I've put it through.
Have you ever heard of SUUDO XM9/i? It is an incredible piece of technology: It's features:
Altimeter
Current altitude
Resolution 1 m / 3 ft
Vertical speed
Display range -500 m to 9000 m / -1500 ft to 29500 ft
Total ascent /descent and higest/lowest altitude, in recorded logs
Altitude alarm function
Barometer
Display range 300 to 1100 hPa / 8.90 to 32.40 inHg
Graphical display of pressure trends for last 6 hours
Stores barometric pressure data for last 7 days / 168 hours
Absolute barometric pressure at the current location
Barometric pressure at sea level
Resolution 1hPa / 0.05 inHg
Thermometer
Display range -20°C to +60°C/-5°F to +140°F
Stores temp data for last 7 days / 168 hours
Resolution 1°C / 1°F
Compass
Bearing lock mode (toward a set bearing or a GPS waypoint)
Tilt Compensated
Simultaneous bearing tracking, altitude or time display with bearing / compass rose
Bearing display in degrees and cardinal points
Resolution 1°
GPS / Navigation Mode
Resolution 1 m / 3 ft
12 channels
Integrated loop antenna
Programable alarm points
Distance from current location to final waypoint
Estimated travel time to next waypoint based on current speed
Estimated travel time to destination based on current speed
Estimated arrival time at final waypoint in route based on current speed
Altitude difference between current location and next waypoint
Total amount of ascent from the current location to the final waypoint
Current speed
Heading in degrees
Deviation from course (left/right)
Track Back function activates navigation along recorded track back to starting location
Memory
50 routes (each route can include up to 50 points)
500 waypoints
25 log files
25 tracks (8000 track points)
http://www.suuntowatches.com/Suunto-X9Mi.pro
Is that it? $500.00 for a watch?:eek: For that price it should come out in the woods and fix dinner for me. :rolleyes:
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay to much for a watch! I'll keep my sundial ring :D
Hey! I have one of those, too. Pretty cool ain't they?
Love it bro,
I don't!!! Every time I put the stick through my wrist it hurts and bleeds a lot....
(head slap) Doh!
If the sundial was on a compass, it would be the ultimate daytime - outdoors watch. That way it would point north automatically.
Actually, it would tell time no matter which direction you were heading.:rolleyes:
iv always wanted a navy seal dive watch (i currently wear a movado , museum imagine seeing someone out in the bush with that lol) anyone know where i can get one (preferably in winnipeg)
The Navy Seals that I've met wore a wide variety of watches. Seiko, Casio, Rolex ....
Crash - Those guys were selling them. That's why they had six on each arm. Geeese.
i mean thoes black ones you always seen in movies , if i was a navy seal id buy an omega lol unfortunatly i dont have that much money