Author Topic: Wrist watches. (Read 12245 times)

muddy · « **on:** November 30, 2018, 05:38:01 PM »

I'm tired of going for my cell phone every time I want to know what time it is.

I'm looking to get a wrist watch to wear when not working.

What does everyone else wear?

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DeadNutz · « **Reply #1 on:** November 30, 2018, 06:15:01 PM »

I haven't worn a wrist watch regularly since I've carried a cell phone. But I do have a nice Seiko to wear.

Lookin4_67GalaxieConv · « **Reply #2 on:** November 30, 2018, 06:18:25 PM »

Mine is having some wearibility issues right now. Much prefer a watch to getting the time from the phone.

highland512 · « **Reply #3 on:** November 30, 2018, 06:32:22 PM »

Can’t stand stuff on my wrists and hands, I carry a pocket watch.

Matt_T · « **Reply #4 on:** November 30, 2018, 06:36:11 PM »

Been wearing this one the last 15 years or so. Sometimes remember to take it off when I'm working...................

daves_not_here · « **Reply #5 on:** November 30, 2018, 06:46:37 PM »

Since I don't carry a Tool of Satan, I have 3 watches I alternate.

A Feb. 1967 Benrus military wind-up 'hack' watch; a Victorinox Swiss Army battery-powered watch; and a Timex Expedition battery-powered watch.

A high school pal used to call me 'Spock' because I always had the correct time.

If I had money, I'd have a nice, basic Rolex - none of that diamond encrusted crap. Always have coveted one.

J.A.F.E. · « **Reply #6 on:** November 30, 2018, 07:00:13 PM »

I have three but mostly wear a Bulova my wife gave me. She also gave me a Fossil which I like but like the Bulova better.

bonneyman · « **Reply #7 on:** November 30, 2018, 07:12:24 PM »

While working at the hardware store I usually justed looked a t one of the several clocks they had. Then started carrying the cell phone, just in case I was busy and couldn't see a clock. Then the new mandate came down about no cell phones on the floor, so I looked around for a watch. The wife had a Timex Indiglo and I liked it's features. Found a mans version for $6 at a pawnie and it's been used now for about a year and a half.

Plus, the wife and I match! And in movie theaters we can activate our soft blue glow watch faces.

ken w. · « **Reply #8 on:** November 30, 2018, 07:26:34 PM »

I can't stand to wear a wrist watch or a ring. I've tried but usually take it off and put in the glove box.

slip knot · « **Reply #9 on:** November 30, 2018, 07:30:01 PM »

Whatever Timex that's cheap. Sometimes plastic band and sometimes a metal band. Get about a year out of them before they're torn up.

pep · « **Reply #10 on:** November 30, 2018, 09:37:23 PM »

Everything seems to have a place for TOD to be displayed. Not worn a watch for a number of years now, hell no one is on time anyway .

Without wearing one, still on time or early .

Pep

bmwrd0 · « **Reply #11 on:** November 30, 2018, 10:35:35 PM »

I wear a Hamiton military wind-up that was given to me by a good friend. I also have an Illinois from '24 that my wife give me as a wedding present.

DeadNutz · « **Reply #12 on:** November 30, 2018, 10:47:59 PM »

Around here it is tough to find a place that has a clock on the wall. The restaurants in the casinos don't have one and the casinos don't either. That is on purpose so a customer can't see a clock and decide it is time to leave. You won't find them in Vegas either.

muddy · « **Reply #13 on:** November 30, 2018, 11:53:19 PM »

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34Ply · « **Reply #14 on:** December 01, 2018, 07:45:32 AM »

I just go to Walmart and buy a good looking $10 watch. I can get 3-4 years out of one before it's so beat up I have to get a new one.

pep · « **Reply #15 on:** December 01, 2018, 08:10:07 AM »

Quote from: DeadNutz on November 30, 2018, 10:47:59 PM

Around here it is tough to find a place that has a clock on the wall. The restaurants in the casinos don't have one and the casinos don't either. That is on purpose so a customer can't see a clock and decide it is time to leave. You won't find them in Vegas either.

Never been in one but do know the why for that .

Pep

john k · « **Reply #16 on:** December 01, 2018, 10:07:38 AM »

Worn a wrist watch for years. Rotate several vintage ones, the great oldies, Bulova, Elgin, Hamilton. Have found some in self winding, nearly always in working condition. There are a couple of the quartz things here too, put batteries in when I need to use them for awhile. Do carry a cell phone but is troublesome to dig it out when driving. Also use the reverse planning thing taught in the Army, which uses an analog watch face to understand. Like the metal bands rather than plastic.

DeadNutz · « **Reply #17 on:** December 01, 2018, 01:17:08 PM »

Quote from: pep on December 01, 2018, 08:10:07 AM

Quote from: DeadNutz on November 30, 2018, 10:47:59 PM
Around here it is tough to find a place that has a clock on the wall. The restaurants in the casinos don't have one and the casinos don't either. That is on purpose so a customer can't see a clock and decide it is time to leave. You won't find them in Vegas either.

Never been in one but do know the why for that .

Pep

The thing is that the casino restaurants offer great deals on good food. The only 24hr restaurant in our area is in a casino. They also have daily specials like on Sundays a 4pc fried chicken dinner with mashed potatoes and gravy, cole slaw and a biscuit for $5.99. You can also get a full breakfast for $2.99 to $3.49 or steak and eggs for $4.99 to $5.99 in the area. You just have to resist the draw of the one armed bandits on your way in and out.

GNAP · « **Reply #18 on:** December 01, 2018, 02:07:40 PM »

I have a couple of dozen wrist watches, from the freebies to a couple of Rolexes, haven’t wore one in close to 40 yrs. Just about the grandkids come, they will pull out the Rolexes and oogle and reluctantly sigh, when they have to put them back.

coolmercury · « **Reply #19 on:** December 01, 2018, 04:14:09 PM »

I buy an $8.77 wrist watch at Wal-Mart take off the band throw it away and put the watch in my pocket. When the battery goes bad (they last l to 2 years I throw it away and get another. Pocket watches don't work because the other stuff in my pocket pulls out the stem. The very small stem on the wrist watch doesn't pull out. Don't usually carry my phone when working.

slip knot · « **Reply #20 on:** December 02, 2018, 10:52:43 AM »

Quote from: GNAP on December 01, 2018, 02:07:40 PM

I have a couple of dozen wrist watches, from the freebies to a couple of Rolexes, haven’t wore one in close to 40 yrs. Just about the grandkids come, they will pull out the Rolexes and oogle and reluctantly sigh, when they have to put them back.

This reminds me of an old friend of mine. He retired back in the early 80s from an big oilfield company after 40yrs. he was given a gold Rolex. He told me he wanted his grandson to have it but didn't trust the kids wife so he was holding on to it. Well he must have mentioned it around the wrong person. Some hoodrat kicked his back door in while was away and stole the safe he kept it in. Just the safe, nothing else.

He told me, when he got it he tookit to his buddy at the pawn shop. His buddy told him the gold case was worth $1500. this was 1980s $$ $:-\$

mrchuck · « **Reply #21 on:** December 02, 2018, 03:42:13 PM »

Quote from: Matt_T on November 30, 2018, 06:36:11 PM

Been wearing this one the last 15 years or so. Sometimes remember to take it off when I'm working...................

My Rolex Date Just is like this one. It was made in 1955.
It was issued to me in 1960 as I trained for MACV-SOG. I was a 1st Lt directly out of Texas A&M.
I still wear it right now as I type this.
It has been sent into Rolex for checking about every 10 years or so.
The price for one now is high, But this one is priceless.

skfarmer · « **Reply #22 on:** December 02, 2018, 04:58:47 PM »

i currently have a a timex marathon digital and have worn a watch since i was a kid. never take it off. i have good luck with casio watches and that is what mey next one will probably be. i get 2-4 years out of them before they fail.

nonhog · « **Reply #23 on:** December 02, 2018, 08:00:02 PM »

Have had many over the years and they all sit and collect dust. Hate them.
Actually hate any form of jewelry.
Don't have issues with time, having clocks in the house and vehicles.

fatfillup · « **Reply #24 on:** December 03, 2018, 09:43:56 AM »

Quote from: nonhog on December 02, 2018, 08:00:02 PM

Have had many over the years and they all sit and collect dust. Hate them.
Actually hate any form of jewelry.
Don't have issues with time, having clocks in the house and vehicles.

I am with you. I don't wear rings or watches as I have gotten them hooked on things at work.

Apparently a lot of the guys here are clock watchers

bmwrd0 · « **Reply #25 on:** December 03, 2018, 10:50:41 AM »

I absolutely am a clockwatcher. I have to have a clock next to the bed at night, as I can't sleep without knowing the time.

muddy · « **Reply #26 on:** December 03, 2018, 11:16:16 AM »

Quote from: mrchuck on December 02, 2018, 03:42:13 PM

Quote from: Matt_T on November 30, 2018, 06:36:11 PM
Been wearing this one the last 15 years or so. Sometimes remember to take it off when I'm working...................

My Rolex Date Just is like this one. It was made in 1955.
It was issued to me in 1960 as I trained for MACV-SOG. I was a 1st Lt directly out of Texas A&M.
I still wear it right now as I type this.
It has been sent into Rolex for checking about every 10 years or so.
The price for one now is high, But this one is priceless.

You were in MACV-SOG?! I knew you were Vietnam Veteran. Wow The nightmares you went through and the stories you could tell!

Were all special forces given Rolex watches?

Thank you for your service!

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mrchuck · « **Reply #27 on:** December 03, 2018, 11:44:35 AM »

All in our group were issued watches. No complaints here.
Even as an Officer,our chatter was restricted to a minimum.
We were "advisers"and used a rule book to use.
Most all of these books ended up in the latrine where they were really used.
I'm 80 now, and remembering the "old days".

Hootbro · « **Reply #28 on:** December 03, 2018, 08:40:25 PM »

My daily wear of late has been a 1990's vintage SEIKO 7002 series dive watch. If I am going to be working with my hands banging around things, then it is a beater Timex or Casio digital watch.

hickory n Steel · « **Reply #29 on:** December 03, 2018, 08:52:28 PM »

I wear a Timex weekender indeglo or an old Casio Marlin.

My dad started me out with a wrist watch and pocket knife when I was 7 and since then I've always had these items on me.
I didn't even know what cellphones were when I started wearing a watch and by the time I got one I was too used to looking down at my wrist that I never thought of my cellphone as a clock.

At work the phone stays in my bag, and because there's a watch on my wrist I actually have no clue where a clock might be if at all.

slip knot · « **Reply #30 on:** December 04, 2018, 06:38:31 PM »

I have to wear a watch. too much of my day is time related. Everything has to be documented, start times, end times hold times. I look at my watch 100s of times a day. Doesn't even have to be the correct time as long as you use that one device across the board.

DeadNutz · « **Reply #31 on:** December 04, 2018, 08:05:12 PM »

That Seiko diver's watch is a nice one Hootbro. Even though I don't wear a watch any more, you can still see the difference in skin color where I did wear it. I like the idea of wearing one again since I'm not operating rotating machinery every single day.

muddy · « **Reply #32 on:** December 15, 2018, 09:46:46 AM »

Well I picked up a watch. Cheapy, but it'll tell time.

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Penncraft · « **Reply #33 on:** December 16, 2018, 04:12:15 AM »

Got a G-shock I wear daily. Nice rubber watch is good around electricity.

I wear a Soviet Military watch on the weekends that was given to me by friend who had a job listening to Soviet Radio.

I have my Grandfathers Zodiac in a drawer, but I am afraid to wear it. I got a quote on basic service for the watch that was 700 bucks.

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