Tried a few while hiking ...
Flat sapphire glass on this Hamilton was too reflective :
IMGP3805 by
amokaya, on Flickr
The Orient Excursionist was good but a little big and the bezel too busy :
P1050892 by
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This one was highly accurate but attracted bees :
DSC_5157 by
amokaya, on Flickr
This one was less conspicuous and I used it a lot, but the lume is rubbish :
DSC_4478 by
amokaya, on Flickr
This one was highly legible and accurate but easy to scratch and expensive to repair :
P1020059 by
amokaya, on Flickr
The overall winner by a mile though :
Seiko Monster by
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P1050508 by
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P1050484 by
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IMGP3902 by
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IMGP3896 by
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IMGP3611 by
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The Seiko Monster ( original 7S26 version ). The Hardlex crystal is viewable from any angle, in any conditions, and the lume is second to none. So it remains useful in twilight and hiking in the dark :
Mt Fuji by
amokaya, on Flickr
Mt Fuji by
amokaya, on Flickr
I tried various digitals but readability is poor, and pressing a button to illuminate at night is tedious if wearing gloves, climbing, or carrying poles. The other Seiko dive watches are also good, but the Monster's shrouded and solid bezel, not to mention tough bracelet with no end-links to lose when swapping out for a NATO, makes it the better tool in my opinion.
DSC_3938 by
amokaya, on Flickr
Highly recommended.
Paul