Watch. Do I need one...

[NorthernDave]

I like G-Shock watches, but on the two I've had the plastic / resin strap has failed not long after the warranty expired, and a new strap is nearly as much as a new watch. I am tempted to try one with a steel bracelet though.

I have a couple of "nice" watches, an Alpina and a TAG Heuer, but rarely have an opportunity to wear them especially now I'm working from home for the foreseeable.

I heard good things about Tudor and they seem to get positive reviews, but then I noticed David Beckham all over their promotional material, so that was the end of that.

So, the watch I invariably wear is a ten quid cheapy from Amazon that I bought for rides on the bike. Digital with a large display and excellent backlight, plus it keeps time as well as any of the others.

 

[Moodyman]

A nice watch complements a suit or smart dress well.

The rest of the time a cheapie will do.

 

[slowmotion]

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The concept of wearing a watch? Or the concept of measuring time?
Both are pretty useful I'd argue! Unless you're retired, and spend all day dribbling and pottering, and wondering where your glasses are.

When, like you, I need to make incredibly important business phone calls from ten metres below the surface of the ocean, I might consider getting a highly prestigious statement watch. Until then....no thanks.
Enjoy your enslavement.

 

[Drago]

I heard good things about Tudor and they seem to get positive reviews, but then I noticed David Beckham all over their promotional material, so that was the end of that.

You'll be reassured that since I got my Tudor i have not morphed into a squeaky voiced twit with a single digit vocabulary who trips over referees for a laugh and gets banned from driving for mobile phone offences.

 

[GetFatty]

I'm not sure how many watches I've now got. The Garmin Fenix 6 is definitely the favourite though. I've also got a Huawei GT, a Fitbit Versa 2, a Fossil Hybrid and about 6 "normal" analogue watches for when I need something smart.

 

[CanucksTraveller]

When, like you, I need to make incredibly important business phone calls from ten metres below the surface of the ocean, I might consider getting a highly prestigious statement watch. Until then....no thanks.
Enjoy your enslavement.

I've got a 50 quid Casio. You didn't read my earlier post did you? Or did you misquote and you're replying to someone else?

 

[slowmotion]

I've got a 50 quid Casio. You didn't read my earlier post did you? Or did you misquote and you're replying to someone else?

No, I didn't read your previous post, and no, I'm not replying to somebody else.

Do yourself a favour and get rid of that watch. Liberation awaits.

 

[Drago]

Best thing about a G-Shock watch - grow a moustache, and those in the know will think you're ex special forces.

 

[steveindenmark]

You dont need one. I am 62 and have never worn one or been late for an appointment 😁

 

[Drago]

You dont need one. I am 62 and have never worn one or been late for an appointment 😁

From what i hear you were spectacularly late for work the other day...

 

[steveindenmark]

From what i hear you were spectacularly late for work the other day...

I still havnt got there 😂

My boss rang up and said "Try and get here for January". No pressure then. 😁

 

[Drago]

See, that's why i don't do this 'work' malarkey. Nothing good ever comes of it.

 

[steveindenmark]

See, that's why i don't do this 'work' malarkey. Nothing good ever comes of it.

Well they did tell me that cycling was good for your health.

More like Good for the health service 😁

 

[fossyant]

7dayshop sell quite a number of 'classic' casio watches.

 

[postman]

While I was waiting for my strap to be mended last week.I noticed a rather nice Sekonda watch with a blue face.When I was a lad Sekonda watches were the Ladas of the day.You did not want to be seen wearing one.