EDC watches: Are you guys still wearing those and what do you wear?

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  • Sylvain

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    I have been looking at getting a new watch.

    Looking at some Casio G-Shock options.They look tough and not that expensive.Any experience with those? :dunno:

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    I also been looking at some 5.11 "tactical watches".Not sure what makes them "tactical" and who actually makes them for 5.11.:dunno:
     

    Cameramonkey

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    I've got a Casio "wave ceptor" watch. It sets itself every night off the atomic clock radio transmissions. The only bad thing is they dont like to have the batteries changed. The last one I changed only lasted another 30 days before I had to break down and buy a new one.

    Not tacticool, but I've never had to set it. :yesway:

    WV58A-1AV - wave ceptor, Mens, Atomic Timekeeping, Analog, Digital, Watches | CASIO America, Inc.

    The only downside is its a plastic face, not crystal. So I do have to scrub it periodically with baking soda paste to buff out scuffs and paint that rubs off on the "glass" when I hit stuff. But for $40.... :dunno:
     

    Sylvain

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    I've got a Casio "wave ceptor" watch. It sets itself every night off the atomic clock radio transmissions. The only bad thing is they dont like to have the batteries changed. The last one I changed only lasted another 30 days before I had to break down and buy a new one.

    Not tacticool, but I've never had to set it. :yesway:

    WV58A-1AV - wave ceptor, Mens, Atomic Timekeeping, Analog, Digital, Watches | CASIO America, Inc.

    Those "atomic" watches look neat.
    They have some models who are both solar and wave ceptor I believe.So you wouldn't have to worry about setting it or change the battery.

    I just looked at a few watches I have and notice one is 2 or 3 minutes late, another almost a minute early compared to the time on the computer.
     

    Vigilant

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    I rotate between two Tag Heuer's, an Aquaracer, and a Formula 1, and a couple of Hamilton Khakis, one Quartz and one automatic. Will post pics later on. Looking to add an Omega Seamaster Pro around Christmas!
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    Alamo

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    I wear this one. Amazon.com: Casio Men's MQ24-7B2 Analog Black Resin Strap Watch: Casio: Watches

    I don't have to wind it, doesn't have a bunch of functions I don't need, just tells time. Face is clear, easy to read day or night, I can easily see both the big, little AND sweep second hand, isn't garbaged up with dates, altitudes, sparkly bits, or "24 hour" markings. And it costs less than $9.00. If I bust it, big whoop, the brown santa brings a new one. I may order two next time just to have a spare on hand.
     

    Sylvain

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    I wear this one. Amazon.com: Casio Men's MQ24-7B2 Analog Black Resin Strap Watch: Casio: Watches

    I don't have to wind it, doesn't have a bunch of functions I don't need, just tells time. Face is clear, easy to read day or night, I can easily see both the big, little AND sweep second hand, isn't garbaged up with dates, altitudes, sparkly bits, or "24 hour" markings. And it costs less than $9.00. If I bust it, big whoop, the brown santa brings a new one. I may order two next time just to have a spare on hand.

    I need to get the user manual out anytime I want to set the time on mine.It has lots of fonctions, I even discovered the other day that I could store phone numbers in it. :faint:

    Sometimes simple is good.:yesway:
     

    Sylvain

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    I have had a g-shock since they first came out. Only watch that can withstand the abuse I put them through. Right now I have the atomic solar, $80 last time I bought.

    I edc a watch for a number of reasons, but EMS and rescue are high on the list.

    Are they really tougher than the other Casio who are not G-Shock?
    I never broke mine who is not shock rated.:dunno:
     

    Mr Evilwrench

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    I wear a Casio Waveceptor G-shock solar. It has hella features, and I used to use almost all of them. It does recharge itself, so the battery lasts upward of 10 years. The worst part of replacing that is getting the water seal reset properly. I messed that up once and got flooded. Otherwise, it's always right, always charged, survives more than my wrist would, and just works. For those who still think digital watches are a pretty neat idea.
     

    Sylvain

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    I wear a Casio Waveceptor G-shock solar. It has hella features, and I used to use almost all of them. It does recharge itself, so the battery lasts upward of 10 years. The worst part of replacing that is getting the water seal reset properly. I messed that up once and got flooded. Otherwise, it's always right, always charged, survives more than my wrist would, and just works. For those who still think digital watches are a pretty neat idea.

    Do you know the model number?
     

    Mr Evilwrench

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    There's 2628 in a box, but I think that's the battery, then there's "FTW-100D". After that, they start in about stainless steel and whatnot. The FTW-100D seems to be the model. Understand, I've had this for several years, so it's probably obsolete, but there are some still available, and most likely a near equivalent still being manufactured.
     
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