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    Ardor & Forge - Rugged Watches

    A new one on me.

    https://ardorandforge.com/?utm_sourc...hrock_preorder

    Quite like the sand cast case finish & the dual lug holes is a good idea.
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    Looks a bit like the Boldr watch.

    The wooden rotor and 100M WR would put me off to be honest.

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    A bit meh for me.
    I would think the case finish would stand up to knocks and marks quite well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave O'Sullivan View Post
    Looks a bit like the Boldr watch.

    The wooden rotor and 100M WR would put me off to be honest.
    You can specify a 'no oak' option
    'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.

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    I note their offering is called the 'Rothrock'.

    For gentlemen of a certain age, this will bring back fond memories of the female Chuck Norris, Cynthia Rothrock.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cynthia_Rothrock

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    Hell, they are UGLY!! I like their line "In a sea of derivative divers and uninspired homages, we're your breath of fresh air." I think I'll stick to the hommages actually!

    And its supposed to be 'Rugged' yet has an automatic movement??? Why not buy a standard Seiko / Citizen / whatever quartz watch? They really can take hard use. These watches strike me as being suitable for those who think hard use is wearing one whilst mowing the lawn.....

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    I never quite figure out how this concept of rugged mechanicals is still perpetuated, there must be some strong marketing going on. If I absolutely needed a rugged watch, I'd get a quartz.

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    I usually lose interest at the first mention of "EDC".

    Because it's inevitably the precursor to a load of absolute horse-crap and pretentious twaddle.
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    They look like they are made out of cheese.

    Many of these come out of one Chinese 'company/factory' using multiple western sounding brand names. Most will disappear, some will stick and on and on we go. And don't let the term 'Japanese movement' confuse. Low-end Japanese movements by Citizen and Seiko are actually made in China.

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    Look like £20 watches you’d win at the fair tbh, and what a stupid name!
    If you want a watch you can throw against a wall and abuse, just buy a g shock - as opposed to this Walter Mitty edc nonsense, they are even worn by the military!


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    Not for me, they look very rough and a bit tacky.

    G-Shock for true miliary-grade ruggedness, or Seiko SKX diver for a bombproof automatic.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jwg663 View Post
    I note their offering is called the 'Rothrock'.

    For gentlemen of a certain age, this will bring back fond memories of the female Chuck Norris, Cynthia Rothrock.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cynthia_Rothrock

    Beat me to it!

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    I think I will pass. I do like the lumed dial tho.

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