What wrist watch for outdoors?

[teddy12b]

I haven't really had or worn a watch in years. I use my phone to tell time, but I've been getting outdoors more these days and I like the idea of a backup compass and I know many watches have them. I've always been a timex ironman guy, but I wouldn't rule out a Casio G-shock. I'm not really knowledgeable on watches, but I know I'd want one that can get wet, go underwater the few feet that I'd swim, and have a backup compass for my outdoors habits. I'm not sure if there's other features out there that I should be thinking about so I thought I'd ask here.

What's your outdoors watch that won't get destroyed during work or play?

 

[WebSnyper]

I'm wearing the one listed in this post

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...ing-those-what-do-you-wear-8.html#post5290221

AWGM100-1A - Others Mens Watches | Casio - G-Shock | Casio - G-Shock



Gshock, has been great. No compass on mine as I wanted it stripped down. Big things for me were solar powered and atomic timekeeping, along with water resistance/durability.

 

[9mmfan]

My daily watch is a Timex Expedition. Simple and rugged.

 

[bobjones223]

+1 on the G-Shock......mine has been bullet proof for four years and I am hard on watches.

 

[Tryin']

G-Shock has always been solid for me, and I used to be BRUTAL on them.

 

[danielocean03]

Suunto Core All Black.

They're wristop computers. Only downside is the digital watch is difficult to see with polarized glasses.

 

[cerebus85]

20 dollar digital Casio. You can beat the snot out of them. They are light weight small multiple time zones and alarms. A digital battery that will last forever. I'm hard on them when I have to wear them. It's like the mora knife of watches.

 

[Dirty Steve]

Casio G-shock G9000 Mudman, large dial, dark green. We bought one for my son when he graduated ARMY BCT 6 years ago. He has beat it up and it still works perfectly. I was so impressed I bought one for myself. That was 5 years ago. I wear it daily, rain or shine, hot or cold, in dirt or in water. I could not be more pleased with the performance.

Dirty Steve

 

[kludge]

I like analog watches. I used a Casio equivalent to the Timex Expedition for years. Still works. And half the price. Last year I bought a Timex with a bezel that sets the alarm. Pretty cool. And discontinued.

 

[Outlaw]

My daily watch is a Timex Expedition. Simple and rugged.

Same here. I do warehouse/delivery and this thing is super durable. Looks good too.

 

[shibumiseeker]

G-Shock. Atomic Solar. Been wearing some variant of them for over thirty years now and the only watch that has been able to last my regular activities.

 

[chubbs]

I typically wear a g shock 9052 with country comm adapters and a Nato band. It's been abused and hasn't done anything but ask for more.

 

[Hookeye]

$500 watch lasted 5 yrs.
$125 lasted 3.
No killer smacks, but think over time enough vibe/bumps to kill 'em.

 

[raptrbreth]

I like the Casio Pathfinder line. Most of them have built in compass.

 

[RAMBOCAT]

+1 for G Shock. I also think that Citizen Eco-Drives have a place in long term survival due to not needing batteries.

 

[Ithaca45]

Timex Ironman Shock. Tough watch.

 

[csmith]

Suunto Core All Black.

They're wristop computers. Only downside is the digital watch is difficult to see with polarized glasses.

Got the same watch. Wear it dailly and love it.

 

[Sniper 79]

I used to wear a Timex Ironman. When I got my first phone the watch went into the trash can.

Thinking I might like to have one again my wife picked me up a fitbit. I wear it sometimes and it has held up well so far even through the washing machine.

If I was to buy one today it would be the G shock.

 

[teddy12b]

I appreciate all the advice everyone. I was pretty much set on the G-Shock until I saw the Timex Expedition Shock. The compass is easy, the display is a lot less cluttered in my opinion and over all I was just a lot happier with how it functioned. I've got nothing against a G-Shock, but ended up with the Timex and so far I'm happy with it.

 

[CountryBoy19]

IMHO, I would be careful what you "wish for" in a watch. I used to have a Suunto; it was called a "wrist-top computer" and for good reason. It was HUGE, uncomfortable, and too complicated.

I certainly recognize your desire for a compass, but does anybody need pressure, temp, elevation, & a bunch of other features? Consider what features you need as each feature adds bulk & weight.

IMHO, I have a Marathon Navigator and despite the name, it doesn't include a compass. It has date & time, and a rotating bezel to "mark" a certain time or to track multiple time-zones (more geared towards pilots etc). The one super convenient feature is the hr/s hands and each number on the dial are all marked with tritium vials for quick, no-buttons, no artificial lighting viewing in the dark. I particularly like that feature.