What wrist watch do you use outdoors?

[teddy12b]

Generally speaking, I don't really care for a watch that doesn't have a compass and I've always been partial to Timex. I recently had a Timex Expedition Shock that was getting a little beat up and when I went to change the battery I lost a screw and ended up just tossing the darn thing. Now, I'm back at zero and looking for a good solid watch.

In my opinion a watch must have a compass, because why not.

I like that my old watch had a timer, some alarms, and could take a pretty reasonable beating.

So what wrist watch do you use, and why? Seems like a silly thing to ask, but if someone out there has a great idea I don't want to miss anything.

 

[Sylvain]

Same watch I use indoor (most of the time) ...

It's cheap, light weight, reliable and waterproof.

No compass built-in, I have a separate one if I need one.

 

[teddy12b]

Same watch I use indoor (most of the time) ...

I probably didn't set that up right. I wear the same watch indoors as I do outdoors as well. I was trying to get at what watch has features that you like that come in handy for outdoors things.

For example, when I've gone hiking in the past I really like knowing I have a redundant compass on my body that doesn't cost any more weight. When taking the family through a corn maze the compass is handy just for practice. When getting wet or muddy, I've appreciated that it's waterproof and the all rubber body washes off very easily. When having early morning appointments or reminders to do something the alarms have come in handy. I like having the timer for running laps or other similar activities.

I've never had or found a use for the altimeter, barometer, or many other features out there. I know a lot of people get different uses out of there equipment and thought I'd ask any outdoorsmen here what they get out of their watches.

 

[Sylvain]

I probably didn't set that up right. I wear the same watch indoors as I do outdoors as well. I was trying to get at what watch has features that you like that come in handy for outdoors things.

For example, when I've gone hiking in the past I really like knowing I have a redundant compass on my body that doesn't cost any more weight. When taking the family through a corn maze the compass is handy just for practice. When getting wet or muddy, I've appreciated that it's waterproof and the all rubber body washes off very easily. When having early morning appointments or reminders to do something the alarms have come in handy. I like having the timer for running laps or other similar activities.

I've never had or found a use for the altimeter, barometer, or many other features out there. I know a lot of people get different uses out of there equipment and thought I'd ask any outdoorsmen here what they get out of their watches.

I had a watch with altimeter, barometer, thermometer etc ... turned out it was too bulky and I never used most of the features.
You had to remove the watch for 5 to 10 minutes to get an accurate temperature without your body temperature interfering.
I use the rotating bezel as a timer if I need to know how long it takes me to go from point A to point B, or for cooking.

 

[obijohn]

Suunto Vector. It has been a good watch for me so far. Maybe TOO feature rich.

 

[KokomoDave]

I wear a Casio G-shock that uses solar power and captures the atomic signal from Ft. Collins, Colorado 6 times a day to correct the time. It's a black face secret squirrel watch so it takes time to get used to. The model is GW7900B aka Black Face. I use the adapters so I can use the Bind bands. Great watch but welding BBS have taken a toll on it. I should've bought the protective shields for it.

 

[jbombelli]

If you know how to use it, an analog watch (or digital with hands) IS a compass.

 

[bwframe]

 

[Sailor]

G shock solar here, I am getting a Seiko snzh55 with some nato straps for my next watch. No batteries needed. Compass by the sun (or phone).

 

[rosejm]

Wachoo need a watch in the outdoors for?
Dark = sleepy time
Light = get up
Sun in the east = morning (and vice-versa)
Sun in the west = afternoon (and vice-versa)
Sun south-ish = midday-ish

Bulit-in Compass?
I mean, if you need specific bearings then you should be using an actual compass. Right tool for the job and all...

 

[oldpink]

Casio G-Shock.
Is there any other kind of watch?

 

[Bigc177]

I'm hard on wrist watches, and my Casio G-Shock GA-100SD has definitely taken a beating. One of the best watches I've ever owned.

 

[BStarkey 46947]

Casio G Shock Mudman Atomic model.

 

[midget]

Fitbit Alta... lol

 

[KittySlayer]

I wear this watch about anytime I am awake. Analog with a second hand is what I need/want and the date. Waterproof so I never hesitate spending the day in the rain or reaching into the water to grab something. Love the eco-drive never needing batteries.

VVVV this VVVV

I had a watch with altimeter, barometer, thermometer etc ... turned out it was too bulky and I never used most of the features.
You had to remove the watch for 5 to 10 minutes to get an accurate temperature without your body temperature interfering.
I use the rotating bezel as a timer if I need to know how long it takes me to go from point A to point B, or for cooking.

 

[gregr]

SEA, Original Navy SEAL | Luminox Watch USA

 

[chubbs]

Another G-shock user. My first one lasted 15 years. It finally died this last year. I currently have 2 that i rotate. I use adapters and nato straps instead of the factory band.

 

[Who Dares Wins]

Fitbit Surge! It has GPS and step counts, tracks exercise and many other features. If connected to your iPhone via Bluetooth, you can see who is calling or texting and read the messages even! And if you know the time, you can figure out the compass points via the Hour hand/Sun method.

 

[Sniper 79]

Fitbit

 

[Toole]

I used to be a Suunto fan but their quality over the years has gone down IMO. I had a Vector when they first came out, beat the hell out of it for 2-3yrs and during deployment and it ran like a champ, even to this day it's rather scratched up but put a new battery in and it ran fine.
This past July I bought a Suunto Core and within a couple of months, 2 of the 3 buttons on the right started sticking and would mess the settings up (This is very light use that I was doing while wearing the watch). Suunto didn't want to warranty.
When I get back to the states I'm probably going to be looking for one of the newer Casio ProTreks. They seem strong, and I haven't really heard any major issues with them, and the newest one is considerably thinner than their predecessors

https://www.amazon.com/Casio-PRW-30...odeID=7141123011&keywords=casio+protrek+31000