Which to take for a week of hiking and lobster?

[stockjock1975]

Originally Posted by goldenboy80

Congrats on your trip to Acadia! I grew up in Bar Harbor, worked in town at a bike shop as a teenager and it sure is nice in the summer. I highly recommend hiking Dorr Mountain and The Beehive if you get a chance and aren't afraid of steeps and rung ladders. As far as watches, I don't think you will be ostracized if you wear a Rolex but Maine as you may know is not a fancy place. If you want to fit in, I'd wear a G-Shock (or maybe a hemp bracelet, haha). If you want to look like a prosperous visitor "from away" either of your choices are very classy sports watches that are waterproof enough to withstand a few juicy lobster dinners. When I'm in town I usually wear my Black Bay.

Great insight! Thanks for the reply.


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[101031-28]

Originally Posted by oldman2005

I'd go with the Ti Planet Ocean. Couple weeks ago, I did multi-day hiking/camping to the Colorado river at the Grand Canyon, with a loaded 25-pound hiking pack with tent/sleeping bag/mat/food/water/... I would try to keep the weight down. I was wearing my Seiko Turtle and at end of the hike the watch became dirty with the sweat, dirt, skin rubbing, few new scratches...

Beautiful shot and PADI turtle

[Explorer2Guy]

Nothing says “rugged outdoors” like a platinum bezel that scratches if you look at it wrong.

I’d go with a 216570. Don’t have one? Well? This is your chance.

[42itus]

Tough call but I would say the slight edge goes to the YM. The dial!

[173rdabn]

For lobster, only a Yachtmaster will do.

[oldman2005]

Originally Posted by 101031-28

Beautiful shot and PADI turtle

Thanks! I love these "Can my Rolex do ....?" threads because I realized my $300 Seiko Turtle PADI can do everything a $10,000+ Rolex can.

Here my Seiko PADI was mountain biking:

[Andad]

I'd rather see pix of the lobster.

[ras47]

My personal preference is for the Seamaster. Every time. Not a YM fan at all.

[RolyMoly]

When rocks are involved it’s GShock for me.

[1William]

Of the two choices it would be the Omega. I would use it as an excuse to pickup a Seiko as a better and bring my YM to wear to less harsh events on the trip. The Seiko would be for the rugged spots. Not that Rolex or Omega can't take it but the appropriate watch/tool for the task ay hand. You could probably wear a suit and tie the whole time and be fine but that is not the right choice for the activity. Have fun.

[Pw92676]

Ym

[stockjock1975]

Figured I’d close the loop on this dilemma. So I was on my way out the door and realized I had forgot I owned a watch that would be PERFECT for this trip. Here’s a pic of the watch in action today.

It was a fantastic trip. Great hikes. Great food. All in all just so much fun!




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[Largoshark]

Originally Posted by oldman2005

Thanks! I love these "Can my Rolex do ....?" threads because I realized my $300 Seiko Turtle PADI can do everything a $10,000+ Rolex can.

Here my Seiko PADI was mountain biking:

Looks great! This will probably be my next watch. I need a good beater.

[CarrJ]

Would put that PO on a band and take it.

[N5XTC]

take a rolex submariner. but you have the yacht master, so take that in lieu of

[DoctorA]

Omega
platinum bezel on YM is a scratch magnet

[astewartconst]

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[Amochosto]

Wear the Yacht Master, very easy to find a new one if you loose it.

[RolexJoe]

Planet Ocean for me.

Lighter for hiking with, more adjustable bracelet and less scratch prone bezel. Still very classy for dining out.

[Oliver Mendl]

While I'd wear my 16570 - given only the choice between YM and PO I'd go with the PO. I think it's more "laid back" corresponding to a vacation of hiking and (lobster) dining.

Kind regards,
Oliver

[DiamondQuartz]

You should consider focusing on the gear that you will be taking. Many hikers will admit that they sometimes forget to pack an important item in their backpack, especially in the spring when they are a bit out of practice. Every backpacking party should carry the Ten Essentials. These essentials are a topographic map, compass, extra food, extra clothing, firestarter, matches, sun protection, a pocket knife, first-aid kit, and flashlight. I would usually read up on places like Amazon reviews to see some good guides on certain products.
As for the kids, each child should have a whistle around his or her neck, plus a pack filled with rain gear, a warm hat, gloves, food and water. Add to that a space blanket to wrap around them and sit pad to keep them off the wet and cold ground.

[BaldBeaver]

Originally Posted by DiamondQuartz

You should consider focusing on the gear that you will be taking. Many hikers will admit that they sometimes forget to pack an important item in their backpack, especially in the spring when they are a bit out of practice. Every backpacking party should carry the Ten Essentials. These essentials are a topographic map, compass, extra food, extra clothing, firestarter, matches, sun protection, a pocket knife, first-aid kit, and flashlight. I would usually read up on places like Amazon reviews to see some good guides on certain products.
As for the kids, each child should have a whistle around his or her neck, plus a pack filled with rain gear, a warm hat, gloves, food and water. Add to that a space blanket to wrap around them and sit pad to keep them off the wet and cold ground.

Sounds like you know quite a fair bit about hiking. ANy specific blog that you follow? I was planning to leave town with the boys and hike somewhere, set up camp.

[beshannon]

Between those two? Planet Ocean all the way

[Chester01]

Originally Posted by stockjock1975

Hello everyone! I'm taking the family away for a week at Acadia National Park in Maine. While there we plan to take in the scenery by hiking every day. And then enjoying my favorite hobby....eating and drinking at the best local spots.

My question to you all is which watch to take? Your choices are:

1) Rolex Yacht-Master (blue dial)
2) Omega Planet Ocean in titanium

Would appreciate your thoughts and comments. Thanks!




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Man that PO is awesome. I would take that as the titanium a bit less likely to scratch.

[Tqmb79]

PO in my mind for that adventure. No question.

[DiamondQuartz]

Originally Posted by BaldBeaver

Sounds like you know quite a fair bit about hiking. ANy specific blog that you follow? I was planning to leave town with the boys and hike somewhere, set up camp.

Well...Yeah other than the fact that I like to collect all sorts of fancy watches (not too expensive) I do quite a fair bit of hunting. I've witnessed way too many times how newbie hiker/hunters head out and it kind of bugs me. Gear is always a main factor for me, reading reviews/guides at http://huntingfishingplus.com/ really helps me decide on what I want. I actually like to get some good gear for my kids too. I take them hunting with me. Kids are like little mirrors, reflecting the things they see and hear the adults if their lives do and say. Hunting is no exception.