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drklop · 4 February 2009, 12:06 PM

I'm looking for a strong and reliable watch, preferably under $100, but if you guys think that something that I'm looking for costs more, I guess, I don't mind going up to $300.

Must have features:

- metal bracelet
- scratch resistant glass
- somewhat waterproof
- No Tritium please

Highly desirable:

- GMT hand
- Stainless steel case and bracelet

Thanks in advance!

Mosco · 4 February 2009, 12:20 PM

Under $300 would be tough to find everything you're looking for, but I would recommend Hamilton - by far the best for the money

Dr.B · 4 February 2009, 12:21 PM

Come on brother...you just have to add a little bitty zero behind those numbers and then we are in business....

By the way...what do you have against Tritium?

drklop · 4 February 2009, 01:13 PM

radiation... (yes, I know it's minimal, but I just don't feel comfortable wearing something radioactive on my wrist :) )

mailman · 4 February 2009, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mosco

Under $300 would be tough to find everything you're looking for, but I would recommend Hamilton - by far the best for the money

I just bought one back that I sold last year. It's a great watch

Alcan · 4 February 2009, 09:01 PM

Timex.

mfer · 5 February 2009, 01:33 AM

seiko skx007

Mike B · 5 February 2009, 02:24 AM

The Seiko black monster. GREAT watch, for super cheap. Many members here swear by thier Monsters :) You can get one on Amazon for like $200 (give or take) brand new.
They feature:
SS case and bracelet
Divers Extension
Super great Lume
One of the best timing bezels
very comfortable
waterproof to 200M
Automatic
Etc. etc. This watch can take a beating all day long.

Mosco · 5 February 2009, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike B

The Seiko black monster. GREAT watch, for super cheap. Many members here swear by thier Monsters :) You can get one on Amazon for like $200 (give or take) brand new.
They feature:
SS case and bracelet
Divers Extension
Super great Lume
One of the best timing bezels
very comfortable
waterproof to 200M
Automatic
Etc. etc. This watch can take a beating all day long.

You're right - I completely overlooked Seiko... Just lately, when someone asks about a 'watch', I assume 'mechanical', not quartz. Sorry about that!

GBJIV · 5 February 2009, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike B

The Seiko black monster. GREAT watch, for super cheap. Many members here swear by thier Monsters :) You can get one on Amazon for like $200 (give or take) brand new.
They feature:
SS case and bracelet
Divers Extension
Super great Lume
One of the best timing bezels
very comfortable
waterproof to 200M
Automatic
Etc. etc. This watch can take a beating all day long.

Agreed. I like the Monster... If you have Amex points... I have seen these available as awards. Maybe get one for free? They also have Luminox which are pretty cool too.

drklop · 5 February 2009, 09:22 AM

Great, thanks alot for the suggestions!

touchdowntodd · 5 February 2009, 10:10 AM

monsters are nice...

kinda lookin to sell my used one

Mike B · 5 February 2009, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GBJIV

Agreed. I like the Monster... If you have Amex points... I have seen these available as awards. Maybe get one for free? They also have Luminox which are pretty cool too.

Yes, the Luminox watches are very cool indeed. I bought one about 3 years ago, and (besides needing a new strap, due to the stock strap breaking in half) are a great watch. The lume glows constant for up to 25 years. Although it doesn't glow nearly as bright as a Monster does, while the Monster's lume dies down throughout the night, the Luminox will always stay consistent (due to the tritium tubes).
Both great watches, and highly recommend both.

dman · 5 February 2009, 02:53 PM

Seiko Monster?

4 February 2009, 12:06 PM	#1
drklop "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: CT Posts: 3	Please give a suggestion I'm looking for a strong and reliable watch, preferably under $100, but if you guys think that something that I'm looking for costs more, I guess, I don't mind going up to $300. Must have features: - metal bracelet - scratch resistant glass - somewhat waterproof - No Tritium please Highly desirable: - GMT hand - Stainless steel case and bracelet Thanks in advance!

4 February 2009, 09:01 PM	#6
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Timex. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

5 February 2009, 01:33 AM	#7
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	seiko skx007 __________________ member#3242

5 February 2009, 10:10 AM	#12
touchdowntodd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Todd (Richard) Location: Milwaukee, WI Watch: Deep Sea Sea Dwell Posts: 535	monsters are nice... kinda lookin to sell my used one __________________ 2013 DSSD! (ME) M Series OP No Date,White Arabic,Smooth Bezel(WIFE) Yachtmaster 1 SS/PLAT (wife)

5 February 2009, 02:53 PM	#14
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	Seiko Monster? __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

4 February 2009, 12:20 PM	#2
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Under $300 would be tough to find everything you're looking for, but I would recommend Hamilton - by far the best for the money

4 February 2009, 12:21 PM	#3
Dr.B "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Fernando Location: North Carolina Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 1,944	Come on brother...you just have to add a little bitty zero behind those numbers and then we are in business.... By the way...what do you have against Tritium?

4 February 2009, 01:13 PM	#4
drklop "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: CT Posts: 3	radiation... (yes, I know it's minimal, but I just don't feel comfortable wearing something radioactive on my wrist :) )

5 February 2009, 02:24 AM	#8
Mike B "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Gilbert, AZ Watch: DSSD, Omega SMP Posts: 3,055	The Seiko black monster. GREAT watch, for super cheap. Many members here swear by thier Monsters :) You can get one on Amazon for like $200 (give or take) brand new. They feature: SS case and bracelet Divers Extension Super great Lume One of the best timing bezels very comfortable waterproof to 200M Automatic Etc. etc. This watch can take a beating all day long.

5 February 2009, 09:22 AM	#11
drklop "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: CT Posts: 3	Great, thanks alot for the suggestions!

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