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G shock as other have said … maybe a Casioak?
Oct 16, 2021,07:39 AM
I would recommend them - super light and comfortable. Thin enough to fit under a shirt if he ever wears one - and for that budget you can have a metal and a resin one!
If only they had a Tough Solar Casioak!
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Looking for a 'Tough Watch' recommendation...
By: mdg : October 16th, 2021-01:54
...for a very good friend of mine. I've known him since he was a little kid. Now he's grown up and runs an asphalt plant. It can be mechanical or quartz. If quartz, solar might be nice. I don't think he needs a ton of water resistance like a dive watch. S...
Hard to beat a Luminox...
By: MikiJ : October 16th, 2021-02:11
Like an old Timex commercial: "Takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin:' Lums like a train in a tunnel and if there's one made to be a beater, this is it ;-)
Gshock is always the answer
By: mhz vph : October 16th, 2021-02:40
If you want something that you truly intend to use, the good ol’ DW5600 is the way to go. Tough as nails, and not a massive loss if something manages to kill it.
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By: kkochheiser : October 16th, 2021-16:37
Perhaps the SNE543
By: rnaden : October 16th, 2021-02:43
Tough as nails, and within your budget ...
Thanks...keep them coming...
By: mdg : October 16th, 2021-04:27
G-Shock was always on my list but good to see the ref. numbers. I had not thought about the Seikos but I really like the solar charging. The Casi-Oaks have been posted here before. Can anyone recommend them?
The Tissot seems bit 'dressy' for where he works...
By: mdg : October 16th, 2021-05:25
...it's all dirt, gravel, and tar...lots of dirt. And he's running heavy machines all day... But we should meet for a drink...I know we live in the same general area : )
Those are ok, but…
By: rnaden : October 16th, 2021-05:43
The digital screens are too small to be useful or legible. If that’s not a problem then it’s a good option though they do feel flimsy next to the Seiko’s
G shock as other have said … maybe a Casioak?
By: APROchrono : October 16th, 2021-07:39
I would recommend them - super light and comfortable. Thin enough to fit under a shirt if he ever wears one - and for that budget you can have a metal and a resin one! If only they had a Tough Solar Casioak! ...
As maden said…
By: APROchrono : October 16th, 2021-07:44
… if his eyesight is not that great, this becomes a time only watch. Thankfully I can still read the subdials with a squint