Help finding a work watch

[Darkdance]

In short, the following criteria guys for outdoor use. I run powertools mostly all day and before I go all boring with a square g shock, maybe someone out there has a suggestion... requirements:
1- lower dress profile.. has to go under the cuff and gloves
2- must have day and date for quick reference without needing to push buttons, do a bit of paperwork with job tasks all day, time/date/ period of task
3- easy read hands in sunlight and glare.
4- love to have lightweight titanium
5- non irritating strap
6- at least water resistant to some degree
7- task timer with rotating dial

Love a retro watch ... out there must be something.. appreciative of any input

[Jay (Eire)]

Swatch? Or the new Seiko 5, that line up has something for everyone.

[Justindo]

I would go for a Seiko, probably an SKX.

[bigfatpauli]

I'm not sure I understand what you are asking for.

1- lower dress profile.. has to go under the cuff and gloves

Okay, I understand what you are asking for here.

2- must have day and date for quick reference without needing to push buttons, do a bit of paperwork with job tasks all day, time/date/ period of task

What are you asking for here? Push buttons, "period of task" - A chronograph? Or just a day and date display? Or?

3- easy read hands in sunlight and glare.

So something easy to read in sun light?

4- love to have lightweight titanium

So it has to be titanium? Or is this a general comment about titanium?

5- non irritating strap

Define "non irritating"? What is irritating to you? Leather? Rubber? Metal bracelets? Just some metal bracelets?

6- at least water resistant to some degree

So, is 30m enough? 50m? 200m?

7- task timer with rotating dial

You mean a rotating bezel?


I'm not really sure what you are asking for but if you are looking for something with a date, chronograph, easy to read, water resistant, great bracelet, reasonably sized dive watch with a rotating bezel... Well...

Look at an Omega Seamaster Chrono in titanium.

https://www.omegawatches.com/watch-o...diver-22988000



It is no longer made but you can find them pre-owned.

[soundserious]

Tag Heuer Aquaracer. Easy.

[TimeLord2]

Really depends on your budget
$250-$500 range
Orient Mako II USA: https://www.orientwatchusa.com/colle...cts/saa0200cw9
Orient Kano
https://www.orientwatchusa.com/colle.../ra-aa0009l19a
Orient neptune
https://www.orientwatchusa.com/colle.../ra-el0002l00a
Phoibos Wavemaster
https://phoiboswatch.com/categories/...ve-master.html
Zelos Swordfish
https://zeloswatches.com/collections/swordfish-diver
Seiko Great White
https://seikousa.com/collections/pro...roducts/srpd23
Steinhart 39 GMT Premium 500
https://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/d...emium-500.html

[ajw45]

Sinn! Day date, titanium, chrono and countdown bezel (time up and/or down), legible, great work watch.

https://www.sinn.de/en/Modell/103_Ti...n_DIE_ZEIT.htm

[Darkdance]

Sorry bigfat ... Im usually posting from my tiny phone in a truck....

2) day and date display needed - I have to dot down time/date on a "job/task" document that my work provides.

3) Yes, easy to read in sunlight, My fine wire mess grill on my hard hat is a PITA and I dont want to flip it up to make out detail on my watch (glare is an issue also)

4) Would prefer titanium as 1st prize ... open to options

5) ignore this .. I can always change a strap

6) 100m water resistant probably minimum

7) Yes, rotating bezel which i can simply dial to the minute hand to time tasks to go on the work sheet

I have tried divers but they dont slip under the long sleeve cuff of my work shirt and start digging in after a long day
sorry for the frustrating detail...

[Darkdance]

Thanks Timelord for making the effort ... ill work through the list!

The Sea Master might be a bit pricey for a every day work watch ... im looking at no more than $750

If i can find a Seiko 5 with a low profile or slanted bezel ... that might work ...

[TimeLord2]

Originally Posted by Darkdance

Thanks Timelord for making the effort ... ill work through the list!

The Sea Master might be a bit pricey for a every day work watch ... im looking at no more than $750

If i can find a Seiko 5 with a low profile or slanted bezel ... that might work ...

my pleasure! Here's another alternative but I will admit I am rather focused on GMTs and Divers.

https://www.seiyajapan.com/products/...-made-in-japan

https://www.seiyajapan.com/products/...tanium-sbdc029

They are both quite low profile. Besides, that's what the second button hole is for.

The Seamaster is a beauty! My buddy has one. I had to try it on, today as a matter of fact. Very slim, low profile but quite expensive. Love it!

[Darkdance]

those are awesome mate, but remember I need day and date windows.