Question for all the current and ex-military guys.

[Roeod4]

Ok, not really a rep question.

A friend of mine has twin sons that are about to get out of Marine basic. He wants to get them a gift for graduation and he was thinking about a watch for each of them. This will be something that they can work or play in, but primarily a good tool watch.

Now, the hard part. He wants the watches to be the same and he only has about $150 to spend per.

What do you guys think would be good in a gen at this price point? What did you guys use?

 

[sub4me]

G-shock tuff, durable, waterproof, and can't be broken. The perfect tactial watch. 8)

 

[JCM1662]

having spent 5 years in military college and as a lieutenant in the Marines, his best option is a watch they can absolutely beat on, as it will take far above and beyond the abuse and use of any normal watch.

I went through a few g-shock timex's and they are supposedly the best.

My suggestion would be to get a military spec watch that looks good too. That kind of limits your options I know, but at uscav.com they have a few military tested and approved watches that look pretty good and can withstand the day to day wear of a soldier.

Hope this helps.

 

[hooligan]

having spent 5 years in military college and as a lieutenant in the Marines, his best option is a watch they can absolutely beat on, as it will take far above and beyond the abuse and use of any normal watch.

I went through a few g-shock timex's and they are supposedly the best.

My suggestion would be to get a military spec watch that looks good too. That kind of limits your options I know, but at uscav.com they have a few military tested and approved watches that look pretty good and can withstand the day to day wear of a soldier.

Hope this helps.

What he said.

You can try rangerjoes.com, too.

If not for the $150 limit, I would suggest the Marathon SARs (quartz are a little cheaper than the autos).

 

[Chicken Manny]

G-Shock all the way. That is all I used. Simple, tough and digital. It might depend on what they end of doing but it is hard to go wrong with a G-Shock. 3+ years in Recon and the only thing I ever broke was a couple straps.

 

[sonystyle]

Seiko Auto Diver
skx007

Casio G-Shock (I think this model is the best!)
DW5600 (dont get the solar one)

 

[panman8888]

for only $30 more per watch

http://www.bluedial.com/SKX779K3.htm

great value. durable watch. and did i mention, big!

 

[Chicken Manny]

Unless they are going out to the bars, then it is all about the 187! [smilie=icon_salut.gif]

 

[Klink]

G-Shock or for $75 a marathon....

http://www.countycomm.com/MARAGLOWDESCRIP.htm

 

[ThumbModds]

Here is a link to a great deal on traser military watches

http://www.lapolicegear.com/trclp6stwnod.html

 

[Ferrariman]

Unless they are going out to the bars, then it is all about the 187! [smilie=icon_salut.gif]

I assume you are talking Pam 187? I agree on a gen. All good and probably very durable. Just me but I was in the service and although I love the rep stuff I would never never never have a rep watch in the field. You life may depend on it. Good to stay not dead.

 

[Chicken Manny]

Here is a link to a great deal on traser military watches

http://www.lapolicegear.com/trclp6stwnod.html

That is a great deal!!

 

[daytona4me]

$99

# Strap: Black rubber strap with silver-tone inserts
# Movement: Miyota 8205 movement
# Crystal: Mineral crystal
# Crown: Push and pull crown
# Clasp: Buckle clasp
# Strap Measurements: 10"L x 28mm
# Case Measurements: 49mm x 41mm
# Water Resistance: 10 ATM - 100 meters - 330 ft
# Model Number: CA301087BSBK
# Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty provided by Croton Watch Co.


$120

# Bracelet: Stainless steel and polycarbonate bracelet
# Movement: Quartz movement
# Crystal: Mineral crystal
# Crown: Push and pull crown
# Clasp: Deployant clasp
# Bracelet Measurements: 9"L x 30mm
# Case Measurements: 43mm
# Water Resistance: 10 ATM - 100 meters - 330 ft
# Model Number: CW66461.47C011
# Warranty: Two year limited warranty

shopnbc.com

 

[Chicken Manny]

Unless they are going out to the bars, then it is all about the 187! [smilie=icon_salut.gif]

I assume you are talking Pam 187? I agree on a gen. All good and probably very durable. Just me but I was in the service and although I love the rep stuff I would never never never have a rep watch in the field. You life may depend on it. Good to stay not dead.

I was totally joking about the 187. I meant if they went to pick up women in the bars a PAM 187 would be a good choice.

I would never wear a PAM 187 in combat. Too big and way too shiny. Might as well have a bright baby blue helmet on. :wink:

 

[ThumbModds]

[quote="leverton_watches_accessor":2bfgh35l]Here is a link to a great deal on traser military watches

http://www.lapolicegear.com/trclp6stwnod.html

That is a great deal!![/quote:2bfgh35l]

I can see you are either former military as am I or military enthusiast

 

[Niko]

We were actually supplied with G-shocks, but were not obliged to use them.

However most of us elected to. Push button synchronise, countdown timer and either red or blue light illumination were the most important features for us.

N.

 

[efnstefn]

Curious if there are "standard issue" timepieces in the military. I wish I had asked my Dad about this (he was a Marine) while he was still around. I inherited the watch fetish from him, but never asked....

 

[Niko]

I would not have minded having a grandfather in the Italian Navy Special Divers Unit during world war two....I imagine I may have inherited an interesting watch.

 

[ThumbModds]

We were actually supplied with G-shocks, but were not obliged to use them.

However most of us elected to. Push button synchronise, countdown timer and either red or blue light illumination were the most important features for us.

N.

When I was In during and after Operation Desert Storm we all had Timex, Seiko military,Luminox,Traser and Marathon

 

[Chicken Manny]

There was such a thing as standard issue watches. They were mostly unmarked but manufactured by Hamilton and a few other makers. Pilots usually get the best watches.