My Watch Just Died

[snubbyfan]

My old Timex Expedition just died, again.


I've replaced the battery a coupla times already and it's dead again. I think this time, I'll get a replacement watch.
I got it back when I worked in warehouses and factories. It was a good bang around watch.
It's starting to show it's age.

I have a Garmin gps watch. It's rechargeable and it'll last about a week per charge. If I use the gps, it lasts just about a day.
I figure I can use that until I get a replacement for the Timex. It's a bit too chunky for an everyday watch.


Since I don't work in factories and warehouses anymore.
I'm thinkin' of getting a Seiko 5 Sports Watch.

It's an old fashioned analog watch. Self winding, no battery, shock resistant and water resistant to 100 meters.
Since I don't need a bang around watch anymore, I figure I'll get something a bit nicer.
I've got it at the top of my Amazon.com list and if anyone asks me what I want for Christmas, I'll know where to direct them.

 

[StakeOut]

Watches are obsolete unless you consider them a decoration.

With a cell phone in your pocket why do you need a time piece on your wrist.

Anyone read newspapers anymore?

 

[zonker5]

Watches are obsolete unless you consider them a decoration.

With a cell phone in your pocket why do you need a time piece on your wrist.

Anyone read newspapers anymore?

It's a lot easier to glance at my wrist than it is to pull out the cell...and a lot more discreet if you are talking to someone....and yes, I do read newspapers. It's hard to do the crossword on a tablet.

 

[snubbyfan]

Watches are obsolete unless you consider them a decoration.

With a cell phone in your pocket why do you need a time piece on your wrist.

Anyone read newspapers anymore?

'Cause I don't have a cell phone to keep in my pocket.
My wife has an old flip phone she keeps in her purse but I ain't gonna go in after it.

 

[rwsmith]

Analog......

Analog, analog, analog. I DESPISE digital watches.

 

[LittleCooner]

forget the new watch and buy a cell phone, a lot more useful and you can keep up with the forum when you take a break. watches are like hulu hoops = went out of style and usage years ago. You still drive a VW beetle?

 

[jeffsmith]

A few years ago when i needed to buy myself a watch
and had the choice of ANYTHING (within "Reason")

This is exactly what i got

Very Happy with it too

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It's an old fashioned analog watch. Self winding, no battery, shock resistant and water resistant to 100 meters.
Since I don't need a bang around watch anymore, I figure I'll get something a bit nicer.
I've got it at the top of my Amazon.com list and if anyone asks me what I want for Christmas, I'll know where to direct them.[/QUOTE]

 

[cowart]

It's a lot easier to glance at my wrist than it is to pull out the cell

There are numerous companies selling cell phones that you wear on your wrist.

 

[S42N8]

And for those of us who work in places where cell phones are not allowed in the office, an analog watch is quite practical.

 

[cowart]

You still drive a VW beetle?

Why not? The 2016 beetle is much improved, and has an engine available with 200+ horsepower. They only cost 10 times what I paid for my 1970 model - my first ever brand new car.

 

[kwselke]

I had good luck with Seiko Quartz watches for years. My last Pro Diver lasted me 25 years, but I spent a lot on repairs and maintenance over the years. About two years ago it needed a full rebuild and I said no more. Spent $25 at Academy and have been happy with my little Casio. If something happens to it, I'll toss it and get another. Keeps perfect time too.

 

[snubbyfan]

forget the new watch and buy a cell phone, a lot more useful and you can keep up with the forum when you take a break. watches are like hulu hoops = went out of style and usage years ago. You still drive a VW beetle?

I've never been in style, why start now?
I'd like to have a VW Beetle. No computer control, the only electronics are in the radio.
Just simple transportation.

 

[31FordA]

My watches never need batteries, I just wind them up. I own a bunch of watches, and none are battery powered. Most days I wear a '60s vintage Benrus, or a early '90s Hamilton wrist watch. If I have to take something out of my pocket to check the time it'll be one of my pocket watches. I'm giving myself a 1901 Waltham 7 jewel hunter case for Christmas.

Yes, I am a dinosaur. Heck, I still carry a revolver for work too.

By the way, I hear good things about those Seiko's. Classic style, automatic, everything you need in a good every day watch.

 

[Bozz10mm]

I had a Seiko back in the early 70s. Paid $35 for it in the PX. Wore it for years. Great watch. I don't know what happened to it. Must have lost it in a move.

 

[BruceB]

Since I don't work in factories and warehouses anymore.
I'm thinkin' of getting a Seiko 5 Sports Watch.

It's an old fashioned analog watch. Self winding, no battery, shock resistant and water resistant to 100 meters.
Since I don't need a bang around watch anymore, I figure I'll get something a bit nicer.
I've got it at the top of my Amazon.com list and if anyone asks me what I want for Christmas, I'll know where to direct them.

The Seiko 5 is a great choice for a mechanical auto-winder that won't cost you your life savings. The 7S26 movement is very robust, it's the same one that's used in a number of their very tough dive watches. I have more than a couple of the Seiko auto-winders, only one which has been worn a LOT shows any signs of needing a COA (clean, oil, & adjust for you non-watchmakers) after 10 years.

If I totally ruin or lose one, I won't cry too much, not like it was a Rolex, Omega, or one of my vintage Heuers.

These are maybe 8 years old. I like choices

 

[Rpg]

I like the older winding watches.

The battery gizmos go out on you without warning.

Then you're left to the availability of the battery guys.

Doesn't cost anything to wind a watch.

 

[billwill]

The Seiko 5's are a great choice for an inexpensive self-winder. Had one for years. Great value.

 

[Kanewpadle]

Citizen. I have this one. I like black watches. No batteries.
Amazon.com: Citizen Eco-Drive Men's AU1065-58G Axiom Watch: Watches

 

[okiegtrider]

That is just my kind of watch! May get one myself.

yea...I gotta phone.

 

[JohnRippert]

Watches are obsolete unless you consider them a decoration.

With a cell phone in your pocket why do you need a time piece on your wrist.

Anyone read newspapers anymore?

I have a 90 year old Elgin pocket watch that I wear when I go out. I use a Citizen Ecodrive watch every day at work. I read the newspaper every morning with breakfast. I prefer a good old fashion book to reading from a tablet or computer.