December 28, 2009, 07:41 AM | #51 |
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I got Omega X-33 for all of my tactical needs... excellent readability, serious backlight when needed, UTC time with separate alarms, rotating bezel and strong Luminovas. And the alarms are LOUD.
Also have a 5.11 HRT watch but nowadays can only use the Horus Vision ballistic calculator on it. The Chinese crap-ching movement said up its contract right at warranty end. The calculator is brilliant but everything about the hardware is utter tinsel, for which, shame on 5.11.
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December 28, 2009, 08:09 AM | #52 |
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I like the Timex Ironman series of watches. The last two I have purchased were under $40. I simply run them tell the 5 year battery runs out and replace the whole watch.
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December 28, 2009, 09:24 AM | #53 |
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IDK about tactical, but if you want a good ooking watch with quality internal works(Read will keep good time) for a VERY reasonable price then try here:
http://www.overstock.com/Jewelry-Wat...48/subcat.html Yes, I buy my watches and sheets from overstock.com. Rolex's actually have terrible internal works, some of the worst around. By non-aesthetic standards they are some of the worst watches available. Thing is most women don't care at all about function, at least those you might try to impress with a watch, so they still have a wondrous effect. Last edited by johnwilliamson062; December 28, 2009 at 09:34 AM. |
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December 28, 2009, 08:36 PM | #55 |
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"Rolex's actually have terrible internal works, some of the worst around. By non-aesthetic standards they are some of the worst watches available."
That's funny! Rolex automatic movements are probably the finest movements made. Now if you don't know the difference between a quartz and automatic, I can understand the statement. Quartz watches keep better time than any mechanical watch. Of the mechanicals, the Rolex is near (or at) the top. And your Rolex's batteries won't run down. |
December 28, 2009, 09:08 PM | #56 |
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I rock a swatch watch.
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January 4, 2010, 10:15 PM | #58 |
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I wear a Tag Heuer Classic 2000. It's incredibly accurate, waterproof, rugged and looks great
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January 5, 2010, 11:46 AM | #59 |
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I've worn my Rol' Sub for over 25 years............. and yes I have a demo knife and a blue sapphire ring too!
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January 11, 2010, 08:03 PM | #60 |
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I wear my watch to tell what time it its..... not a whole lot more. Date and a few extras are nice but seriously, 5K + for a watch ? No thanks. I'll stick with my $60 G Shock and spend the rest on some decent guns or gear.
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January 11, 2010, 10:24 PM | #61 |
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Don't know if anyone remembers a show back in the 80s that tested products but they did a show on the G-shock watch. Dropped it out of a helicopter, played hocky with it etc and it came through no problem. They then bought a $12 Timex and did all the same tests with it and it did not malfunction either.
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Life has been good to me.Still here after 45 years
Two Kimbers (the all black one and SEIKO are my daily tools) the (two/tone and OMEGA SEAMASTER see day light now and then) The OMEGA was a gift from girlfriend when I turned 40 Be Safe, BRUNO1911 |
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