Recommendation for a grab and go quartz watch

[Crown & Shield]

Originally Posted by Hub6152

This as soon as I put the funds together!!

Looks amazing with the black dial.

[Bluside]

Originally Posted by zengineer

They are 1500 or so used in nice shape but the older Omega Seamaster quartz are a nice comfortable knock around watch

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I have that watch. It's a great grab and go.

[fsprow]

I use the Apple Watch for such activities. Working on car, in shop etc.

[Madprofx]

My trusty G-Shock if activities are really rough (climbing/scrambling, construction).
I also looked at the Casio Oceanus titanium posted above - it’s a sharp piece and I’m still contemplating.
I’d also consider an Omega Seamaster quartz but I already have a GMT so would be a dupe look in my stable



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[HogwldFLTR]

For me it's my 116600 for most things that are challenging to the wrist (working around the house, sailing, swimming in the ocean). If I want something incognito then it's the 16570; ultimately I wear the Platona for most things and really don't worry about it too much.

[subprimero]

Citizen "Ray Mears."

[NanoGuitarist]

Have you looked into Hamilton Khaki Quartz?

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[bigdavep]

Originally Posted by TheAvengers

I have a gen 1 Apple Watch.. but keeping it charged just In case I need it is like keeping an automatic that I wear once a week in a watch winder. Sth I am trying to avoid. :)


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I charge mine up then take it off the charger and switch it off. Always still shows 100% when I switch it back on.

[nicky77]

I did the same thing this year and bought a quartz Aqua Terra. However a quartz sea master would also be fitting (I was close to getting this instead).

[Seibei]

For real class, functionality and maximum WIS points I would go for the Citizen Chronomaster.



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[bjw]

Originally Posted by zengineer

They are 1500 or so used in nice shape but the older Omega Seamaster quartz are a nice comfortable knock around watch

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This is the watch Prince William wears. It was given to him by his mother Princes Diana. Not being a fan of jewelry (like many male royalty, he wears no wedding band), this is the only piece he wears as it brings him close to his mother.



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[zengineer]

Originally Posted by bjw

This is the watch Prince William wears. It was given to him by his mother Princes Diana. Not being a fan of jewelry (like many male royalty, he wears no wedding band), this is the only piece he wears as it brings him close to his mother.



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I think his is the midsize (36mm) but yes I've seen that brought up here occasionally.

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[N_Architect]

You can also get an Omega Aqua Terra Quartz. Case size 38mm, +/- 1" per six weeks accuracy, screw-down crown, very reasonable price for the $$$ you pay, 5-yr warranty from the manufacturer, etc.

[GarbanzoNegro]

Timex?

You can also check Scurfa watches

[77T]

Pre-owned Quartz Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5064





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[Switters]

My oysterquartz wasn't very robust in comparison to a 116710 and some tag's. As a result I like the aquaracer quartz (waj2110), and for really cheap and interesting Todd Snyder has been putting out good pieces with timex.

I've been wearing the waj on a bracelet recently when chopping wood, and it's not only been comfortable, but hasn't had any issues. It wears smaller than it looks.

I would also second a grandseiko, but wouldn't wear that one chopping wood or during other activities, so its not really go anywhere because it's so dressy.

https://www.toddsnyder.com/collections/types?q=watch

[zjd168]

just buy an apple watch

[Norbert]

+1 on the Casio Gshock. Plus right now the kids love them!

[nicky77]

A grand Seiko quartz was another one I had thought of as well.

[Dsmith1974]

Originally Posted by TheAvengers

I was offered a trade for a 15 year old sbgf015 in return for my 5 mth old 39mm rado captain cook with $300usd top up. Do you think it’s worth?

Other gs seemed quite pricey but they are definitely on my radar.


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That sounds like a good deal to me. A GS Quartz would be a great fit and forget.

[Dsmith1974]

Also lots of King Seiko Quartz from the 70s around on eBay.

[SemperFi]

Timex military watch.

[Switters]

+1 on the mod timex.

[TheAvengers]

Thanks for all the replies. So far I would classify the suggestions as below:

1. Go digital camp: Apple Watch, g shock
2. Inexpensive but tough: citizen, Timex
3. Slightly expensive but tough: Cwc, Hamilton khaki, victorinox inox
4. Expensive: Breitling aerospace, omega, tag
5. Dressy and expensive: Grand Seiko
6. Out of Budget kind of expensive: Rolex quartz, Patek quartz

Personally I am more inclined towards 2 and 3 since the whole point is to get a fuss free watch that goes with casual, go-to-market kind of look.

I would update with photo when I finally get it.. hopefully this week!


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[nicky77]

To add to your 6th category there is the journe Elegante quartz.

[astewartconst]

Breitling Aerospace


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[osamu]

I have a few quartz watches, I do prefer solar, with no need to worry about battery changes. So I'd say the aformentioned Casio Oceanus S100, G-Shock GW-5000, or Seiko Astron.

I might add at Merci LMM-01 to the list, I'm really thinking of picking one up just for the heck of it. I really like the simple field watch design, and with a sweep seconds hand you might forget it's quartz. https://www.merci-merci.com/en/lmm-0...atch-noir.html

[TheAvengers]

Dear all...

Drum roll......


And the final watch I got is:



Thanks for all the inputs.. sorry that the final outcome is not one of the suggestions. This watch called out to me the moment I tried it on.. along with other citizen Casio models.

The rubber is incredibly soft.. very comfortable


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[RRGHOST1]

Originally Posted by minute_man

Citizen promaster eco drive series. Tough as nails and a variety to choose from.

These are my choice too, looking at a BN2030-88L looks good in the blue !

[the_natural]

Originally Posted by LesserBlackDog

Casio Oceanus ocw-s100-1ajf.

Solar powered, tough movement, sapphire crystal, automatically syncs to the atomic clock, coated titanium. So lightweight you will hardly know you’re wearing it. It may make you question your loyalty to luxury mechanical watches.

100%. Having owned one, and been blown away by it, you cannot go wrong (if you're ok only wearing it on the bracelet, don't mind the size, and are ok with the blue accents).