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Old 24 March 2019, 04:16 AM   #1
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Suggestions - mechanical watch for backpacking

I travel to some potentially dodgy/poor places in my free time

I’d like to take a mechanical watch with me on a nato to feel like a real explorer

Something with a vintage-y feel without the big brand appeal/cost

Any suggestions?
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Old 24 March 2019, 04:18 AM   #2
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Seiko SKX007 and call it good. Hamilton field watch could be another option.
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Old 24 March 2019, 04:32 AM   #3
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Definitely Seiko,I’m particular to skx or turtle
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Old 24 March 2019, 04:42 AM   #4
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Cool. I’ve got the skx009 on nato and love it. But I don’t get that vintage vibe
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Old 24 March 2019, 05:54 AM   #5
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Christopher Ward and Steinhart both have vintage looking models, and offer quality Swiss made mechanical watches.
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Old 24 March 2019, 07:23 AM   #6
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An IWC Mark XII or XV pilots watch would work well but set you back around 2,5k. I have had a Mark XV as a beater for the last 20 years and took it anywhere, very much under the radar as well. If you want to go cheaper I would start w looking at IWCs and Omegas from around 1950-1975. Manual wind IWCs w Cal 88 or 89 are starting far below 1k and the steel models might work w a nato.
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Old 24 March 2019, 07:45 AM   #7
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seiko skx007 and call it good. Hamilton field watch could be another option.
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Old 24 March 2019, 04:15 PM   #8
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Seiko SKX007 and call it good. Hamilton field watch could be another option.
This, can't go wrong with the Seiko 007. Wear mine as a daily and I cycle to work, do all sorts and it hasn't a single mark, I just don't know how that's possible, when I only wear my Rolex etc on occasion and baby them and they've ended up with more scratches and dings! Annoying!
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Old 27 March 2019, 11:33 AM   #9
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SKX007 or 009 is the best choice.

Everytime I take something else immediately regret not taking Seiko diver.

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Old 27 March 2019, 12:18 PM   #10
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Old 27 March 2019, 12:46 PM   #11
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SKX007 is a good option. I wear mine in dodgier urban settings. My favourite hiking watch is a Sinn U1...on either NATO or bracelet. I’ve hiked with mine on 4 continents...glaciers, mountain peaks, deserts, and jungles!
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