My Watch Just Died

[soFlaNative]

I probably looked at it more when I was married.You know how women can get when getting ready to go out somewhere!

Some of my jobs required me to be punctual and some were so bad I kept looking to see if it was time to go home yet.

Something I heard a very long time ago that stuck:
We don't look at a clock to see the time, we look to see how much time is left.


If I were so inclined to wear a watch I'd look at the Wenger Field or Roadster series.

 

[JayC_783]

I've worn a watch since I was around 10 years old. When a watch would die or a band break, it would drive me crazy not having a watch. I would almost feel naked without one. I have come to really like Casio G-Shock watches. My last watch was their G2900 with a 10 year battery. Funny thing is, the battery outlasted the rest of the watch. The clasp broke, so I used small zip ties. The band was on the verge of breaking itself. What did the watch in was the bezel broke where the band pin connects. The front part of the bezel also fell off with the G-Shock logo on it. To be fair, though, I put that watch through hell. It held up great for the 8 and a half years I wore it. I couldn't bring myself to just throw it away, so I stuck it in the cabinet back in its original box. The battery is still alive and it still dutifully keeps the time.

It took me about three weeks to get another watch. In the first week I was beside myself not having a watch. Then week two came around and I started to get used to not having a watch. When I finally got another watch, I had got used to just using my cell phone for the time. I have it on me anyway. I don't have a smart phone so there's no Facebooking or Snap Chatting for me.

It took me awhile to get a new watch because I thought I wanted something different. Before the Casio, I had three Timex Expeditions with the digital compass. I loved those watches, but the battery life wasn't the best. Everytime I changed the battery, something would mess up on the watch. The bands didn't last that well either. My Casio G-Shock, that I beat up so bad, lasted longer than the three previous Timex watches combined. So what did I replace my trusty Casio with? Another G-Shock G2900.

I don't wear it was much, though, as my old watch. For the first time in my life, I've gotten used to not wearing a watch now. If I remember, I'll put it on when I go somewhere, but around the house I usually keep it off. I guess a part of me doesn't want to beat the new one up as much as the old one. If I'm working on something, I'll take it off so I don't slam it into stuff.

 

[BAM-BAM]

Snubby I've worn a Seiko automatic divers style watch since about 1988/89 the first lasted about 20 years the 2nd is still going strong....... about $200-250 on Amazon these days.

Got one of their solar powered watches several years ago added a NATO band........ would also recommend.

 

[snubbyfan]

Snubby I've worn a Seiko automatic divers style watch since about 1988/89 the first lasted about 20 years the 2nd is still going strong....... about $200-250 on Amazon these days.

Got one of their solar powered watches several years ago added a NATO band........ would also recommend.

Thanks, I'll check it out.

 

[Old TexMex]

I like a Timex for the Indiglo illumination. Timex has given me mixed results, though. If I replace the battery, sometimes the watch works again,
sometimes not. I guess they don't make 'me like they used to.

My preference is an analog device, white numbers on a black or OD dial. I have no need for the date; once it goes out of sync, I never bother to re-set it. I can always get the date from my cell phone, or from the newspaper. ( You can do the NY Times crossword online, but it is kind of expensive.)

My battery is starting to fail. It will be interesting to see if that's all I need, or if I am in for a new watch. If the latter, I aml keeping the black nylon band from my current watch. They can be hard to find, but they way outlast leather or links.

I can't get out of the habit of the nylon/velcro band. It's way too practical to quit.

 

[snubbyfan]

I can't get out of the habit of the nylon/velcro band. It's way too practical to quit.

Same thing here.
That's the first thing I do with a new watch, get a nylon mesh/velcro band. It's just way more comfortable and practical.
Put one on my Garmin GPS watch.

 

[BAM-BAM]

Guys check out DaLuca Ballistic Nylon NATO watch straps....got mine on Amazon...... been using them (2) for about 3 years........ two thumbs up......... a few$$ more than some others but after 3 years still like new........ well worth the extra $ IMHO..


SFan.... my Seiko's are the SKX007K2 and a SKX009K2.......currently running $180-200 on Amazon w/ the rubber bands add the Nato for $30ish

 

[snubbyfan]

I've been eyeballin' the SRP715:


It's shiny, I like shiny stuff.

 

[BAM-BAM]

It's shiny, I like shiny stuff.

I've got some nice beads........ and I'm looking for an island .... for a retirement home ........ maybe we can do some business.........................................





LOL

 

[snubbyfan]

I've got some nice beads........ and I'm looking for an island .... for a retirement home ........ maybe we can do some business.........................................





LOL

Throw in some feathers and ya got a deal.

 

[Old TexMex]

Here's a watch story. After I got sober 13 years ago, I went back to work, and I bought a wristwatch.(I'd sold my Rolex a year before)....
It was an old wind up Caravelle. With a little crack in the crystal. I paid 12 dollars for it. I showed it to my best friend, and he said "See there Jimmy, now that you're sober you can afford nice things."

 

[reddogge]

I'd rather walk out the door without pants than my watch and pocket knife. I don't own fancy watches because I abuse them. I buy cheap Timexes, the black dial with Indiglow button and tritium hands and dial. They work great in a deer stand in the dark.

Next time someone without a watch asks me for the time I'll tell them to look at their cell phone.

 

[britbike1]

My vote is for a pocket watch

I stopped wearing wrist watches in the navy 50 yrs ago cause they kept getting bumped against the bulkhead hatches and broke. Went to a pocket watch then, Bulldog if I remember, about $2 in the ships stores. I've been using pocket watches ever since. Now have a Accutron dress watch from 1987 and a H-D made in japan for about 20 yrs. They have two things I like, 1st I think they add a bit of class and 2nd they slow you down and make you pause and give you a chance to think. Give a cheaper one a try for a while people might think you are smart. Ha Ha. Just be sure to buy jeans with a pocket watch pocket.
JMHO

 

[the ringo kid]

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.

Dagnabit!!!!!!!!!!! you jinxed me-my Timex-Expedition just died yesterday-battery replaced twice. Last time battery replaced-the light stopped working. Im suing you in small claims court-for a $35 dollar watch because im so distraught im losing a 10 yr old friend.

Seriously, ill be replacing it in less than 2 hours.

 

[vytoland]

needed a new watch about a year ago.....went to walmart and got an analog timex...easy to read white face...black hands and numbers for $25......it will last longer than i will.....

 

[snubbyfan]

Dagnabit!!!!!!!!!!! you jinxed me-my Timex-Expedition just died yesterday-battery replaced twice. Last time battery replaced-the light stopped working. Im suing you in small claims court-for a $35 dollar watch because im so distraught im losing a 10 yr old friend.

Seriously, ill be replacing it in less than 2 hours.

Same thing here, after the last battery replacement the light quit working.
I've got my Garmin GPS watch that I've been using since the Timex quit.

We can always solve this the old fashioned way.
Tomahawks at 20 paces.

 

[OLDSTER]

Watch

On the left is my 50th birthday gift from my wife. I wore it for 15 years until I learned it needed to be cleaned. $285.00 later, I put it away for my son upon my demise. On the right is my second Wal-Mart Timex in 5 years at about $20.00 a copy; keeps perfect time, battery operated, and when it dies, I just replace it

 

[Muss Muggins]

I've got the Seiko 5 Military. I like the dial. I didn't wear it much while I was working, because the band got in my way, but since I retired, I wear it more often. I used a Dakota digital carabiner clip watch while I was working, and I've still got one. Very handy, with lots of functions . . .

 

[Ron M.]

'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.

Spock, beam us up...and hurry!

 

[BAM-BAM]

Spock, beam us up...and hurry!

You know the designers of the flip phone took their inspiration from the old Star Trek communicators.......... cus when they were kids it's what they imagined the future to be!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So 30 years later they built it...................................