The “Duro” is such an amazing value. Can’t believe the level of finishing that comes on a $40 watch. If they released one with better lume and a bit smaller case it would dominate at even $80-100. There are different color version out now too!
+ Smaller than the full size G-Shocks and very comfortable to wear
Robust and cheap enough that no worries if it got damaged
Can be configured to illuminate when you turn your wrist
Large stopwatch digits, a key reason for selecting it
10 year battery life (claimed)
Easy to switch time zone
- When you switch time zone the alarm still has to be set in the home time zone
The silver bezel ring, would prefer matt finish
I am neutral about the data memory feature, no value for me
The other watch is a Rolex Submariner 16800 that my wife bought me 20+ years ago as an estate piece. Really love that watch although the luminescence doesn’t last long.
I used to have a Mudmaster GWG-1000. It’s pretty nice, but ultimately it’s a plastic watch with a quartz movement and solar charging. The temp sensor is essentially useless on your arm and the barometer isn’t accurate enough to be anything more than a curiosity. It’s a bit overpriced at ~$600 so I ended up selling it.
The price could be justified if they had a really good fit and finish, but even the high end ones are really not much better than the sub-$100 models. It’s strange to see pricing like this in a market where you can get an Apple Watch for $300, but I suppose they are catering to different markets.
Nah, there is a huge amount of R&D that goes into fitting those sensors into even a large watch, and then having it being a complete tank under any abuse someone can throw at it.
For example in the ProTrek line they managed to fit the ABC sensors into a thin, 42mm watch that looks downright small vs most outdoors watches. The price point reflects the big advancement though…
Well, that modern LCD is looking much better. Maybe we are too much used to it that new expensive tech is getting cheap so quickly.
Doesn’t seem to true for this one though.
Anyways, after trying to regulate my Seiko 5 (gaining 2 min/day) I am thinking about replacing the movement (and maybe the crystal) on my Traser P5900
How about filling it up with oil, any thoughts on that?
(Not the automatic, of course)
yep
i have a red one
it;s like a g shock PLUS HANDS and it doesn;t look too bad either
not as garish or square-ugly as most g-shocks
and it;s like $40 at most