My old POS "titanium" (read base metal covered with 0.0001" of
titanium coating) finally died and I am NOT missing it. It was all
pitted from my sweat. Disgusting.

So, what I am looking for now is a:

1) stainless steel watch
2) luminescent dial and hands
3) with calendar, stopwatch etc
4) very water resistant
5) very abuse resistant (I do a lot of mechanical type works etc)
6) accurate
7) not too expensive. I want functionality and not prestige.

Any suggestions? I can go with analog or electronic display, I am not
too sure what is my preference.

thanks

i

Take a look at a model # TA45437 at www.llbean.com. I've had mine for 3
years. I beat the crap out of it and it's been fine. Under $200.00. And,
that company takes REAL good care of customers, in case you have problems
with the product.
-Doug


"Ignoramus31468" wrote in message
a.com...
My old POS "titanium" (read base metal covered with 0.0001" of
titanium coating) finally died and I am NOT missing it. It was all
pitted from my sweat. Disgusting.

So, what I am looking for now is a:

1) stainless steel watch
2) luminescent dial and hands
3) with calendar, stopwatch etc
4) very water resistant
5) very abuse resistant (I do a lot of mechanical type works etc)
6) accurate
7) not too expensive. I want functionality and not prestige.

Any suggestions? I can go with analog or electronic display, I am not
too sure what is my preference.

thanks

i

timex. takes a lickin, keeps on tickin.
I saw one ov tv that was on a boat propeller


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"Tammy Bush" Tammy wrote in message
timex. takes a lickin, keeps on tickin.
I saw one ov tv that was on a boat propeller

I don't know who makes Timex now, but I agree with Tammy in principle. I
still wear a Timex that cost me $12 in 1981. Used to check it regularly
against WWV when I was still flying, and it never drifted more than about 2
sec per month.

JG

Swiss military, about $120 at Costco.

On 28 Jul 2003 16:39:18 GMT, Ignoramus31468
wrote:

My old POS "titanium" (read base metal covered with 0.0001" of
titanium coating) finally died and I am NOT missing it. It was all
pitted from my sweat. Disgusting.

So, what I am looking for now is a:

1) stainless steel watch
2) luminescent dial and hands
3) with calendar, stopwatch etc
4) very water resistant
5) very abuse resistant (I do a lot of mechanical type works etc)
6) accurate
7) not too expensive. I want functionality and not prestige.

Any suggestions? I can go with analog or electronic display, I am not
too sure what is my preference.

thanks

i

John
On the 'Poco Loco' out of Deale, MD

"John Gaquin" wrote in message ...
"Tammy Bush" Tammy wrote in message
timex. takes a lickin, keeps on tickin.
I saw one ov tv that was on a boat propeller

I don't know who makes Timex now, but I agree with Tammy in principle. I
still wear a Timex that cost me $12 in 1981. Used to check it regularly
against WWV when I was still flying, and it never drifted more than about 2
sec per month.

JG

I've got the electronic Indiglo from Timex. It's a great watch. I got
p.v.c. cement on the crystal, and am going to buy another just like
it.

I wouldn't give up on Titanium too quick. You have to buy a good watch.
My wife gave me a Swiss Army Titanium (Victorinox...not Wenger) Christmas
1999.
My old Lorus watch ran fine but my skin reacted with the base metal case.
The case was all pitted and my arm would breakout in a rash. I needed
something hypoallergenic.
The watch cost 600.00 loonies and I saw them advertized stateside for 500.00
yankee dollars.
If I lived in the states, I'd order a Luminox ' Navy Seal' watch. Gotta love
those little light dots that burn for 10 years.

Ignoramus31468 wrote in message
a.com...
My old POS "titanium" (read base metal covered with 0.0001" of
titanium coating) finally died and I am NOT missing it. It was all
pitted from my sweat. Disgusting.

So, what I am looking for now is a:

1) stainless steel watch
2) luminescent dial and hands
3) with calendar, stopwatch etc
4) very water resistant
5) very abuse resistant (I do a lot of mechanical type works etc)
6) accurate
7) not too expensive. I want functionality and not prestige.

Any suggestions? I can go with analog or electronic display, I am not
too sure what is my preference.

thanks

i

Try the Avier Triton diver, mine keeps within a couple of seconds a day. The luminescence on the dial markers and hands is superluminova, the dial has this nice reflective metal finish. It has a date function, but no chronograph function. Mine takes a lot of abuse, but it uses ETAs 2824 movement which is very solid. Its only rated to 200 meters, but it has a really nice display back. It retails at $695, not a big price when you consider most swiss divers retail over $1000.

I also like the screwed links, I didn't have to go to anyone to get it sized, I just used my eyeglass screwdriver.

Pjparty wrote:
Try the Avier Triton diver, mine keeps within a couple of seconds a day.
The luminescence on the dial markers and hands is superluminova, the
dial has this nice reflective metal finish. It has a date function,
but no chronograph function. Mine takes a lot of abuse, but it uses
ETAs 2824 movement which is very solid. Its only rated to 200 meters,
but it has a really nice display back. It retails at $695, not a big
price when you consider most swiss divers retail over $1000.

I also like the screwed links, I didn't have to go to anyone to get it
sized, I just used my eyeglass screwdriver.

Ignoramus31468 Wrote:

My old POS "titanium" (read base metal covered with 0.0001" of
titanium coating) finally died and I am NOT missing it. It was all
pitted from my sweat. Disgusting.

So, what I am looking for now is a:

1) stainless steel watch
2) luminescent dial and hands
3) with calendar, stopwatch etc
4) very water resistant
5) very abuse resistant (I do a lot of mechanical type works etc)
6) accurate
7) not too expensive. I want functionality and not prestige.

Any suggestions? I can go with analog or electronic display, I am not
too sure what is my preference.

thanks

i

Nothing wrong with titanium..if you buy a good quality solid titanium
block and wrist strap.
My wife paid $695.00 CDN for a Victorianox Swiss Army Titanium watch 6
years ago. I used to pit my watch & my arm from alergies (nickelitis?)
but since I got this watch...no problem.
Supposed to good for 300 feet and has the rotating bezel to keep track
of time.

Harry Krause wrote:


Is around $200 not too expensive? If that's ok, check out the Luminox
(Navy Seal) watches. I've had one for about 10 years, and it is very
reliable and accurate. I've been diving and snorkeling with it, too.
About every 18 months, I have a watchmaker replace the battery. I
believe there are stopwatch models. Mine has a calendar only.

I was checking out those navy Seals watches a while ago. If I found a
place that sold them locally, I'd probably buy one for the boys..or the
wife.