Wrist watches. Post pics, if you EDC one!

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

casio

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

Hi guys, just sharing some watches I have.
from most edc left to least right

Tevise T612, Citizen ??? some old hand down almost 40 year old, Generic LED watch from Aliexpress for $5

Agreed. And the AQS800W is even less garish and smaller, which is why I picked one up.

I mean, I do like the looks of some of the G-Shocks, but most of them look comically huge on my smaller wrists.

the ONLY thing it lacks for me is a second hand
then rotatable bezel
but for the price i love it
mine is RED RED RED {$3 at yard sale}
plus the super long band will go around outside of jacket sleeves

wle

I’m tempted to try that oil mod on a Casio like the MRW-200H. They say using 3M Fluorinert FC-40 instead of silicone oil is even better.
I still have to find a cheap source for silicon oil with the proper viscosity nearby.

i wouldn;t do that—oil filling

how would you replace batteries?
it might get ‘bubbles’
anything could go wrong

it wasn;t made for that
the oil may ruin electronic components
capacitors
could change the crystal frequency

oil drag may reduce battery life

beepers would be killed
oil may dissolve things

wle

Looks like a way better option than using water that my wife tried. Stopped the seconds hand dead in its tracks. :person_facepalming: