Horological Meandering

Hi,

Not sure if talkinga bout casios and stuff like that is allowed, if not, please delete as appropriate.

I own a JLC MWG and a sub. While ideally I'd like to get a NSA, I'm not in a position to do so at the moment. For some reason, I have been interested in getting an all rubber weekend just for fun kind of watch which I wouldn't mind bashing around. Cheap and cheerful, can be quartz no problem (but still looking for cool functions) along the lines of a Suunto Core/Vector or a Casio pathfinder. Truth is, I've been having a hard time finding something that I like and was curious to see if some of you guys had any such watches worth mentioning. Might be nice to talk about the less glamorous watches that we have for a moment...

Cheers,
Carmelo  

...if you're going for a Pathfinder, try a PAG40, lots of functions to play with, but not a huge as some of the later stuff.

Other suggestions,

Citizen Aqualand Duplex: analogue/digital display, depth gauge, temp gauge, alarms, stopwatch...

If you're after less functions, perhaps something like a CWC G10 (issued UK military watch)?

This message has been edited by BDLJ on 2010-12-15 18:54:51

Cool thanks, I'll be sure to check those out. So far the pathfinders have all the right functions but the looks just don't do it for me. somehow clumsy and a tad on the geeky side IMO despite actually being the most solid overall.

Thanks again.
Carmelo

I was amways smitten by this complicated quartz watch which offers a wide range of functions.

Casio G Shock may also be an interesting alternative.

Best,

Nicolas.

Thank you for redirecting the post here. I'll put subsequent non-JLC posts here.

Do you have any of these mass-market watches that you wear?

Cheers,
Carmelo

 

15 years ago, with a world Time bezel, and a stretched aluminum and rubber strap...

The battery died some years ago, and I still have to change it.

Best,

Nicolas.

promised it to my father
:0))))))))))))
Best
Damjan

...excellent concept, the touch face is better than pushing awkward buttons (some Casios almost make you break a finger) and the hands moving to display function is cool, but it does have a reputation for being a bit fragile. Not as trustworthy as a Pathfinder with similar capabilities.

but I have understood that these Hublot-watches are half rubber or plastic. I guess they speak about fusion... So perhaps Hublot.

Best, Kari

Hublots are very very nice. Plenty of great looking watches. Unfortunately, I'm not at the level where I can call a hublot a weekend just for fun watch yet very expensive...

with so many versions with different looks, cool colors and functions, I'm sure you can find one that fits your criteria.

 I like G-Shocks alot…as a matter of fact …I asked Santa for the G-Shock  DW6900MS-1 this Christmas.

Good Luck

 Drew

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NT

loads of choices, good prices, if it falls apart at the end of the warranty you havent lost much, but in my experience they dont fall apart.

happy hunting

Graham

 

 

affordable fun, not mainstream, quirky, conceptually insane..with a story to tell. i can tell you this also attracts alot more attention then AP Ltd Editions. was once at a dinner gathering..everyone one at the table sporting Hublots and APs, there was even a AP RO Tourby....but guess what, nobody even gave those watches a second glance!! but everyone was asking me about the one on the left aka Roboto.

those are pretty cool. No doubt about them getting a lot of questions asked.

Where are those sold?

C

but google for their website, and if you cant find a retailer withing your area, pm me, I will get the brand owners to contact you.

Often very dirty. My Casio G-Shock Aw 582 wins every time.

Trying to find my beloved departed, an AW500 (from 1989), but have a recent version of it until I can find another one.



This message has been edited by mrsnak on 2010-12-16 17:55:11

I'm thinking along these lines as well. There are a million choices in terms of casio G-shocks but hard to pick one you like. There are some very nice ones but also some outright monstrosities!

thanks for the recommendation.

C