Watch Recommendations

[NevadaCarry]

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?

[Sarge47]

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.

[NevadaCarry]

Yea, I'm thinking somewhere between 50-100 at the most.

[NY MtnMan72]

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.


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[NevadaCarry]

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.

[bladefrenzy]

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

[NevadaCarry]

That Maratac looks pretty nice. Analog with a compass is exactly what I was looking for and just about the right price. Thanks!

[Sarge47]

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.

[trax]

You guys are making me think I should start wearing a watch

[wareagle69]

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..

[Strider]

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.

[Fog_Harbor]

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.

[sh4d0wm4573ri7]

watch of choice is the swiss army brand in a pinch can show direction also

[MCBushbaby]

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

[HOP]

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.

[scabbyota]

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.

[Beo]

Really good quetion so I brought it back up.
To save money use a stick and the sun at night who cares.

[trax]

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.

[Beo]

Hungry a** wolf

[Rick]

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