I have worn a wristwatch for almost 60 years.?ÿ Lately I've taken to a Timex quartz American-Plaino, like $35 or so.?ÿ It's got one of those twistoflex metal bands.?ÿ Anyone else wear one??ÿ Did you ever stretch out the band and look inside the links??ÿ EEEeeewww.?ÿ Grim.?ÿ Now, about once a month, I scrub it out with SWMBO's toothbrush and dish soap.
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I own a wristwatch. A Timex like yours.?ÿ It's on my desk at home. About once a year I wear it for a day. There was a time when?ÿ I wouldn't leave home without it.
Most wrist watch had a couple days lifespan on my wrist.
At work I would carry a $5 pocket watch that was right two times a day.
The Bulova self winder was one of the only models that lasted and I wore one until the flip cell phone came out and clocks became a part of most every vehicle, electronic gadget.
I am the keeper of my grandfathers RR watch that is from pre 1900 and it is a marvelous mechanism.
I was wearing a watch before I started school. I don't remember this but my Mother said one of the first things I learned to say (full sentence) was "What time is it?". Mom got tired of answering.
Casio digital watch with three buttons is my tool of choice.
James
A man with a new watch knows exactly what time it is.
A man with two watches isn't sure.
I wear a Timex Expedition--I don't want to haul my phone out of my pocket just to check the time.
I stopped wearing a watch nearly 50 years ago.
Back when I was still doing astro observations, I carried a pocket watch (a LONG time ago).
I got rid of my cellphone about 5 years ago.
There are only 3 "times" that I care about:
Day Time
Night Time
Miller (Guinness) Time
None of them require a watch...?ÿ
A few months ago I was Jones'ing for a nice new watch and I found a few I liked, Slo Watches was one that sorta piqued my interest but I never pulled the trigger.
I mentioned on another similar thread that I always wear a watch, and never take it off, except when they break, so that's wearing one in the water, shower, wherever. Problem is, despite what they say, the watches can't handle it, so quite often I was down to a new watch every 6 months. Cracked glass, leaks, flat batteries, broken straps ... Even had a good quality Olympic divers watch where the links used to fall out under vibration, like when riding a bike, and had to many a time go back and find the watch in the grass, and then find the link and pin - joy. Persevered with that one for some time, until I was on a plane at take off and I guess it must have been the vibration harmonics because the whole strap fell apart and there were links scattered all over the floor. Aussie battle-axe stewardess none too happy.
But now I have this, and its been good for 4 years. Secrets are: it's solar so never needs to be opened up to change a battery so seals are not an issue; it's diver rated for 200m so it can handle changes in temperature; the strap is rubber. Touch wood.
And being analog, you can also use it as a true north compass.
Given my current state, my old Timex will outlast me.....
A man with a new watch knows exactly what time it is.
A man with two watches isn't sure.
Not really true with my two current ones, both synchronize to WWV each night, both solar powered, one from Seiko and one from Casio, really like both. My Casio is my daily driver and the Seiko more for dress wear, the Casio has all kinds of useful things on it for field work, like barometer, altimeter, temperature, compass and so on.
SHG
I stopped wearing a watch nearly 50 years ago.
Back when I was still doing astro observations, I carried a pocket watch (a LONG time ago).
I got rid of my cellphone about 5 years ago.
There are only 3 "times" that I care about:
Day Time
Night Time
Miller (Guinness) Time
None of them require a watch...?ÿ
Isn't Miller time both day and night, I think you really only need to know one time 🙂
SHG
My mom had this simple, beautiful diamond watch in her jewelry box that I found after she passed away. It was still in the box. I don't think it was ever worn as I never saw it on her. I got a battery put in it, and wear it almost every day. ??
It is my habit to wear the watch with the face on the inside of my wrist, rather than the "normal" way, on the outside of my wrist.
I have tried it the "normal" way but it doesn't feel right to me.?ÿ?ÿ My wrist movement feels much more constricted.?ÿ I believe that it was my father who first introduced the style to me and I've never gotten over it.
my question is, "What watches have really durable crystals that don't scratch easily??ÿ Any suggestions?
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Don
I wear a 17 year old Wenger Swiss Military "Classic Field" watch 24/7.
Used a pocket watch for years that was about the size of a common wrist watch. ?ÿThe great advantage was that the face would open up to serve as a magnifying lens.
my question is, "What watches have really durable crystals that don't scratch easily??ÿ Any suggestions?
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Don
Take ya some clear nail polish and coat the crystal. Clean off and reapply as needed once it becomes scratched.
One of my favorite subjects: watches!?ÿ I love looking at them, I love wearing them but i hate spending money on them! The most expensive one is the one the left(G-shock) and even that was under 100 bucks. Highly recommended for field work and people who are obsessed about EXACT time since it's got radio connection capabilities and sets its time like cell phones do.
That being said, I have a 13 dollar Casio that I purchased in 2005, spent 3 days underwater when my basement flooded and still runs.
It's all about what you wanna spend.
