03-21-2005, 19:12
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Time for a new watch...
I am presently looking at either a Casio "Pathfinder" or a Suunto "XG345-GPS-TV-CD, and DVD player". No, really I don't know if that is the model number of the Suunto or not. Therefore, I come to the QP's for advice and guidance into this matter.
What I want is an "extreme" outdoor watch that can withstand the riggers of the occasional "fista-cuff, mud, water, tactical tracking, and take a licking and keep on ticking". I like the features of the Pathfinder and am leaning towards one. I like the compass, barometer, altimeter and temperature features and it is big enough for my eyes to see well. Now my brother-in-law who is still procuring equipment for outgoing TDY E-Tacs says the Suunto is a better buy and is requested more by the "guys". So I need all your advice as you all have the knowledge and I do not. What works and what doesn't?
Thanks guys! 
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03-21-2005, 19:35
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Quiet Professional
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I am using the Casio and am happy with it.
The new Suunto with the GPS built in looks like a nice gadget, but it is over $600.
TR
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03-21-2005, 19:47
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I haven't shopped for a new watch in quite some time. I've got a Seiko Automatic that my mom bought me for Christmas in 1987 right before I ETS'ed. I was extraordinarily hard on watches back then. Think I went through about 2 per year.
The Casio looks like a pretty nice watch. My Seiko will run down and stop if I don't wear it for one day, and almost 18 years of use has left it pretty beat up looking.
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03-22-2005, 00:29
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a primary factor in my selection of field watches is, how hard will I cry if I lose it or break it?
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03-22-2005, 03:00
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Originally Posted by magician
a primary factor in my selection of field watches is, how hard will I cry if I lose it or break it?
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LOL, magician. True!! Get the Doxa. got mine while in SF . For a couple decades, they quit making them. They're back! Mine has been through hell, too many stories to type. no gadget stuff, just a hard working watch that can take that beating, I can attest to that, cause I put it through hell. Check out www.doxawatches.com One thing though, I got mine in 1969 and it cost me 200 bucks. That was a ton of money back then, to get one now is ........... well a bunch of money. Tough watch. Had a bunch of watches as a diver, SF, whatever, this one is the toughest.
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03-22-2005, 03:06
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Kia ora, bro
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I like my G Shock just fine.
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03-22-2005, 14:30
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After visiting the "Doxa" website I can conclude with the utmost certainty that those of you who have them are in an "elite" fraternity all to yourselves. 
Doxa's are out of the reach of this mere "Civil Servant". 
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03-22-2005, 15:26
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Originally Posted by MAB32
After visiting the "Doxa" website I can conclude with the utmost certainty that those of you who have them are in an "elite" fraternity all to yourselves.
Doxa's are out of the reach of this mere "Civil Servant". |
I would find it easier to explain to my wife why I spent several thousand dollars on a pistol than a $1500 watch. 
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03-22-2005, 16:48
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bberkley,
Bro, I concur completely. Those are nice watches, no doubt about it, but for that much I could by a nice precision rifle and an excellent piece of glass to top it off. 
Is then the Suunto a better "bang for your buck" watch compared to the Pathfinder?
Also, TR, how accurate is the compass on that compared to an actual compass?
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03-22-2005, 18:54
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I was actualy thinking of getting this Nike ACG Ascent Compass Watch, at $99 it's a decent price imho.
But being the cheap bastard that I am, I'm waiting until my Timex dies (or at least until the battery runs out). 
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03-24-2005, 08:44
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I have a G Shock. Another good thing with it is how easy it is to do a Time Check ( 2 seconds is enough), and also to have the Z Time. Mine also has a stopwatch. And it offers no light reflection.
I saw many watches being broken in the field, but never my G shock.
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05-13-2005, 23:14
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Go with the Panerai.......I sold my Rolex when I retired, and replaced my Omega with the Panerai recently. Of course I still use my Suunto Observer for field work (I'm not stupid, the frickin Panerai cost more than my car).
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03-22-2005, 19:49
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What about this watch:
http://www.shoplite.com/84601.htm
This watch does not have many features but I think it might basically meet my needs:
Second hand sweep for taking pulses
Alarm
Water resistant
Sturdy band
I like the pathfinder but quite a few of them are all digital and the compass feature would not be allowed in at least one Army school.
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03-22-2005, 20:15
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I have a Timex Expedition right now, which I purchased recently to replace my nine year old Timex Ironman. The model I have looks similar to that, ccrn, but without the rotating bezel or digital readout. It is very simple and I like it - but it is really freakin' loud! I cannot leave it on my nightstand or it will keep me awake!
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08-28-2006, 20:07
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I would find it easier to explain to my wife why I spent several thousand dollars on a pistol than a $1500 watch. |
That's why you never explain TDY money to Osama Bin Mama....
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