Wrist watches. Post pics, if you EDC one!

When you get bored of the one on the right……. :stuck_out_tongue: only kidding lol








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I edc a Apple Watch 4 , with software that enables me to choise different faces

Very nice, that white dial is killer!

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!

I have a couple of watches that get daily wear

A G shock G-2900F-2VER

https://www.casio-europe.com/euro/products/watches/g-shock/g-2900f-2ver/

+ 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.

On cell phones there’s LCD, OLED, Retina and whatnot
On watches LCD hasn’t changed a bit in the last 20-30 years

Still the same ugly as it every was, not even different fonts not to mention technology
Strange.

Yes…apart from smart watches that need charging very frequently.

EXACTLY why they can;t be color 3d oled holograms!!

wle

Well, doesn’t have to be multicolor smartwatch but it’s surprising that in this field technology and design are standing still

They exist, but some of them cost three times what a smartwatch costs for some reason.

… My Trusty Vintage 1969 Speedmaster …

… Precista PRS-3 … Semper Fi …

That’s due to the sensor and electronics tech and overall construction rather than just the screen.

There are G-shocks and ProTreks that are nearly that expensive with normal LCD and analog.

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.

There is such a big price range in the G-Shock products. The lower end seems good value to me, the top……not so much.

why g-shock are expensive it’s just plastic :zipper_mouth_face:

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.

the illuminator\ watches are great for the money

AQS810W

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aqs watch

That’s my daily driver work watch, since I work in a warehouse setting. Nice inexpensive lightweight beater, and no need to change batteries.

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

wle