Compass watches and similar specialty designs preferred?

[tommy_boy]

All you outdoorsy and military types probably have plenty of opinions about tough, accurate and full featured multi-purpose watches.

I have an older Nike Oregon series with altimeter, compass, weather and the usual chrono functions. It's suitable but there are better performing watches out there.

So, if anybody wishes to chime in on what watch they use on the trail, in camp and just plain outdoors, and why the wear a particular watch, I'm all ears, er, eyes

Thanks, guys :!:

 

[tommy_boy]

bump

Lookin' for the weekend warriors' input today :!:

 

[fakemaster]

Suunto

 

[ronin991]

I have Swiss Army and Seiko "Arnold" watches that take a heck of a beating but the Casio G-Shock I own is just the most rugged, accurate thing whether I am in Tibet or Colorado at 13,000 feet elevation or diving in the ocean. The thing has held in there for near 10 years now. Even the band is still looks new and is going strong. I am about to pick up one of the Casio Pathfinder when the G-Shock dies...if the damn thing does.

 

[levelmanroger]

Casio G-Shock. 'Nough said.

 

[tommy_boy]

Thanks, guys. I may look at the Pathfinder, too. But the G Shock is in the lead.

 

[maxlawbr]

Why you don't try Tissot T-Touch?

I own one, and it is a very good looking and a very nice watch.

 

[phillycheez]

i actually saw that posted on chronoshark the other day. extremely cool features but doesnt fit my style at all. i wouldnt mind having one if i was lost inthe wilderness though!

 

[tommy_boy]

The T-Touch is my first choice, actually.

@Philly: Sorry I missed that one. They're running from $375-450 on the Bay, depending...

About the same as a loaded Pathfinder. But the pathfinder is a 50mm behemoth!

I just finished adjusting the bracelet for my new Black Monster, so the trail grail watch will have to wait a couple more months

Thanks for your thoughts, guys

 

[horologik]

Hi
T-Touch or Suunto for me. I have a T-Touch and it is extremely rugged with the rubber strap.
And I have heard only good things about the Suunto.

 

[levelmanroger]

Just found these. They seem pretty interesting:
http://txwatches.com/700-series.html

 

[RT]

I have to agree wit the G Shock Pathfinder. I have owned a few G Shocks through the years, always great. I have this one now.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Casio-G-Shock-GS-10 ... .m20.l1116

The TX 700 series are cool as well, wonder how much?

 

[RT]

Pretty cool lookin' and takes a licking. TX (Timex)

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-TX-Technoluxury ... 286.c0.m14

 

[watchbuff]

I love the TX watches. Just a bit pricey. I was at a GTG for RG yesterday and saw the PVD TX , sweet. It would look nicer on rubber or NATO IMO.

I have a titanium T-touch. I like it, a bit smallish but very accurate. Only complaints or the LCD is not backlit and the lume is rep-awful. So night ops is a no go. The swinging hands is gimmicky and cool.

I have a Casio PRG 60-T triple sensor. Very good watch, solar powered(charged) lots of features and a back light that activates with a flick of the wrist , no buttons.


In order for function:
:Casio
: TX
: Tissot

Style-

:Tissot
: TX
:Casio

Ease of use-
:TX
:Tissot
:casio

 

[tommy_boy]

The Pathfinder's auto backlight feature is what appeals to me.

The TX is interesting.

Thanks for keeping this thread going, guys! Very helpful.

 

[phillycheez]

i knew i would see this morning!!!