Reply With QuoteAny G Shock, specific model depends on your requirements. For farming, a Mudman or a King would be a good shout owing to mud resistance. I've sold an old Muddy to a farmer a while back.
Just wondered what forum users thought as the best everyday tool watch ?????
Any G Shock, specific model depends on your requirements. For farming, a Mudman or a King would be a good shout owing to mud resistance. I've sold an old Muddy to a farmer a while back.
Did somebody mention Tool Watch
z
Depends on the job you need the tool for...
Cheers..
Jase
Breitling Aerospace or G-Shock 5600 are the two I usually go for
..........and an electronic Japanese version:Originally Posted by zelig
Did somebody mention Tool Watch
z
Something like this?
Weird post from an established member IMHO, but it's in capital letters, so it must be important
My definition of a tool watch is water resistant to at least 100m, easily read and at a cost which makes its wearer completely relaxed towards any potential damage.
Whilst I appreciate the premium brands offerings in this regard, I personally do not enjoy placing a valuable watch at risk of damage. It just seems irresponsible.
Deep Sea wearers on daytime renovation programmes is a trend not to be followed, it's make believe...
G-SHOCK!!!!
“Don’t look back, you’re not heading that way.”
Aerospace, affordable enough to beat up a little.
"Bite my shiny metal ass."
- Bender Bending Rodríguez
I've friends who are father and son builders. Dad wears a two tone GMT I and son wears a two tone datejust. Both have been worn daily for over 15 years in the harsh environment of the building world. Neither watch has ever been serviced and both still ticking away nicely. Only issue was when one stopped when using a pneumatic hammer but soon fixed by a local watchmaker. I pamper my watches and I'm sure that they'll all outlive me.
Or This?
For me?
This -
or this -
Both have been through the pain barrier. The G takes pretty much anything I throw at it, and T-Touch, with being Ti just clean up with a rub with the pad.
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Prs-10, I take mine to hell every day!
For me personally to anwer this question yet again..........
The new(ish) Sinn 856.
Tegimeted, clear view under all conditions and a very wearable 40mm in size.
Don't own it (yet), but it's on the list.
Daddel.
Got a new watch, divers watch it is, had to drown the bastard to get it!
Seiko Monster?
This one:
Orient Ray.
i have the black dial version of this and it's just about the perfect beater for me, sapphire, eco drive, radio controlled, perpetual calender, world timer, and can be picked up for under £200!
http://www.ablogtowatch.com/citizen-...al-at-watches/
here is mine..
Last edited by ktmog6uk; 21st December 2012 at 12:27.
ktmog6uk
marchingontogether!
Got to be the venerable Seiko SKX007 on rubber strap.
if your everyday involves a lot of heavy duty work where the odds of a watch geting bashed/knocked etc are high, then probably something that doesn't cost more than hundred quid.
Sorry but I find that ridiclous. What do they wear on a night out - Patek Tourbillons?
This is my current tool watch - improves with every dink and scuff.
a spork is my work watch - anyone know where i can get a sapphire crystal for it???
Surely it depends on your tool needs. I would have thought a 600 Ploprof might be the best in so far you can dive it, use it as a knuckle duster, paper weight or as a hammer if required.
No good for drill holes or as a screw driver.
Personally for every day wear I have Rolex Seadweller, but then I have other tools available.
This reminds me of an old saying
"Use the right tool for the job. A hammer is usually the right tool. Anything can be used as a hammer"
Andy
Whoever does not know how to hit the nail on the head should be asked not to hit it at all.
Friedrich Nietzsche
My tool work watch is a Cressi sub and I can't fault it for my needs it think it's excellent. Relatively cheap, Seiko quartz movement
nice size, easy to read and very tough.
i dont think its ridiculous at all.. my dad has worn his DJ for the last 18 years and i only managed to crowbar it off him to put it in for service this year.
hes a civil engineer and its been through sandstorms all over the middle east, flooded rivers and in bangladesh and has now retired to gardening and log splitting duties in france.
still ran within cosc and the service was a basic one with a sapphire change at the time because the only sign of damage to it was a tiny chip in the side of the crystal..
hes worn it day and night.. as many non wis do.
and a gshock would be my answer to the OP.
I wear my G10 fat case on my work every day.
Very comfortable.
For me it would be my Sinn ezm2 very legible from all angels thanks to the oil, for extreme sports (I wish...) I wear my already scratched Casio DW-6600...
This baby
For me it's;
But I'd be happy with either of these:
It's just a matter of time...
Because they don't baby their watches? If a watch costs a few grand and gives 20 years of daily service and pleasure in ownership what's wrong in that? It's us WIS with a pile of watches sitting in a safe are the ones that need their heads examined.
Last edited by mylofitz; 21st December 2012 at 15:56.
Yeah, that's fair enough for a civil engineer. A sandstorm or a flooded river (even if you fall in the river) isn't going to harm a watch compared to working on a building site. Why would you wear a several thousand pound watch on a building site?
Upto £100 - G-Shock or G10
£100-£200 - Suunto Core
££££'s - Seadweller
RIAC
I'd go with the TSAR, not too big or tall, sapphire crystal and a great bracelet. Tritium vials, lights up 24/7 no lume charge and quartz for simple grab and go.
I'd agree - but mine's the DA37
Did somebody mention Tool Watch
z
Not more than a couple of hundred quid - a G shock or a Seiko gets my vote
I'll add another vote for the Seiko Monster: stick it on a NATO, job done.
(Having said that, I wore a Sub continuously for 7 years and it came through virtually unscathed).
R
Ignorance breeds Fear. Fear breeds Hatred. Hatred breeds Ignorance. Break the chain.
I've only really had one proper beater tool wtach; That being a watch that I didn't care about in the slightest.....
As for tool watches that get used for pretty much everything and I don't mind them getting banged up a little. It used to be a DA36 (also had a 37)....
Then a U2S....
And now it's a UX.....
I use either my PRS-17Q or 17C as my everyday do everything watches!
Did have a PRS-18Q but moved it on as I prefer and need a date function!
THe CWC s are as tough as old boots and thats what i wear to work ,and are great little beaters and at around £50 are great value for money ,although i ve got to say those Seiko Monsters again look a ton of watch for very little money .
Loving my IWC 3717 Pilot at the moment
have you tried yobokies?
Santa came earlier this year...
Nice photo!Santa came earlier this year...
Dont even have to think about it.
Damasko, Glycine and Sinn pop immediately to mind. A Glycine Airman is my personal choice.
Totally agree, some of the watches mentioned are £££ even the 'relatively' affordable aerospace is not 'cheap'.
Something like a Seiko monster on rubber would 'cheap' enough for you not to fret if it got dinged or bashed and there plenty of less expensive Citizen and Tissot watches available.
Tool watch? I think if I needed my hands for work, the best 'watch' would be my mobile... I don't think I could stand seeing one of my watches getting beaten up!
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