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Author:  cloaked_wolf [ Sun Jul 18, 2010 10:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Watches
Okay so my b'day's coming up. Despite me wanting to do absolutely nothing (I kinda grew out of it by the time I was 16), I'm still being pressed as to what I want so family can get presents. So..I'm deciding on watches.

I already have a £2000 swiss watch which I wear at weddings/interviews etc.
I have a cheapo £50 smart watch for wearing generally with a shirt.

My last sports watch was discarded a few years ago, so I'm after a new one. Except this time I want one that can tell me the altitude/temp/air pressure/compass etc.

Budget would be to the £300 mark. Any recommendations?
Author:  okenobi [ Mon Jul 19, 2010 7:31 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Watches
cloaked_wolf wrote:
Okay so my b'day's coming up. Despite me wanting to do absolutely nothing (I kinda grew out of it by the time I was 16), I'm still being pressed as to what I want so family can get presents. So..I'm deciding on watches.

I already have a £2000 swiss watch which I wear at weddings/interviews etc.
I have a cheapo £50 smart watch for wearing generally with a shirt.

My last sports watch was discarded a few years ago, so I'm after a new one. Except this time I want one that can tell me the altitude/temp/air pressure/compass etc.

Budget would be to the £300 mark. Any recommendations?


Altitude and pressure, I'd go G-Shock Riseman:

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They're about £175 SRP and between £125-150 online. Solar powered and atomic synched, plus it's a G-shock, so it'll take a beating.

For more functions (including compass) and perhaps slightly less abusability, look at the Casio Pathfinders:

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I don't know as much about pricing or specifics, but they're between around £150 and £300 depending on feature set and look.
Author:  HeatherKay [ Mon Jul 19, 2010 7:38 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Watches
Blummen heck!

That last one's big enough to double as a dinner plate as well! :lol:
Author:  ProfessorF [ Mon Jul 19, 2010 8:10 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Watches
Why do you need a watch that does altitude and pressure?
Author:  belchingmatt [ Mon Jul 19, 2010 9:24 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Watches
ProfessorF wrote:
Why do you need a watch that does altitude and pressure?


I think want may be a better word to use than need. Same thing probably goes for your car. ;)
Author:  ProfessorF [ Mon Jul 19, 2010 9:27 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Watches
belchingmatt wrote:
I think want may be a better word to use than need. Same thing probably goes for your car. ;)


Ohhh, in that case it all makes sense. :D
Author:  Fogmeister [ Mon Jul 19, 2010 9:34 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Watches
ProfessorF wrote:
belchingmatt wrote:
I think want may be a better word to use than need. Same thing probably goes for your car. ;)


Ohhh, in that case it all makes sense. :D

:? but my car doesn't show altitude or pressure?!
Author:  belchingmatt [ Mon Jul 19, 2010 9:42 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Watches
My dive watch/computer has a digital compass amongst many other functions, although I rarely use it as it is a backup to my primary traditional compass.
Author:  pcernie [ Mon Jul 19, 2010 12:09 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Watches
Has that last one got a spare tyre beneath it or something? :shock:
Author:  forquare1 [ Mon Jul 19, 2010 12:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Watches
Not that it fills your criteria as a sports watch, but for an everyday watch, I love my pocket watch. It slips out of the way, does't irritate my wrist and doesn't interfere when I'm typing.
Author:  belchingmatt [ Mon Jul 19, 2010 12:16 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Watches
pcernie wrote:
Has that last one got a spare tyre beneath it or something? :shock:


I think it's an arm. :P
Author:  pcernie [ Mon Jul 19, 2010 12:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Watches
belchingmatt wrote:
pcernie wrote:
Has that last one got a spare tyre beneath it or something? :shock:


I think it's an arm. :P


:lol: :lol: :lol: :D
Author:  cloaked_wolf [ Mon Jul 19, 2010 6:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Watches
Okay it's definitely more want than need. I used to fawn over such "hi-tech" or more likely "hi-tech looking" watches as a kid and now I can buy one. I should have mentioned I'm after one with an analogue display in terms of hour/minute hands.

Anyone bought Citizen Eco Drives?
Author:  Fogmeister [ Mon Jul 19, 2010 7:17 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Watches
Not sure if it does the altitude stuff but I've always liked these...

http://www.seiko.co.uk/products/seiko/c/ananta

I currently have 3 of the Arctura range (different ages/models/etc...).

I'd really like an Ananta though.
Author:  belchingmatt [ Thu Sep 15, 2011 7:02 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Watches
I bought a watch today. I've been without for around 7 years and finally found one I like at a price I like even more.

Now I just need to get used to wearing one again, and fortunately it's titanium so not too heavy.
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