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No watch thread? Tacticool or simple, both are fine
Looking for suggestions for a watch for my girlfriend who is leaving for Coast Guard boot camp in July.
My requirements are as follows:
Must be waterproof to 100m (Yes this is excessive, but I've found 50m fails even with swimming casually for extended periods)
Must have a band that either is metal and won't rust, or is nylon and will dry naturally
Must be analog (Digital watches are ugly, and seem cheap)
Must be $100-$200
Must not be G-Shock
Must be from a well known watch company (ex. Seiko)
Pic related is an example, although i cannot find one online for sale new
Would like to clarify, this watch is intended to last several years, not just for boot
>>29851149
What about Quartz vs. Auto?
I really like my Seiko SKX173, which is a legit dive watch, won't look giant on a girl, and is very rugged and reliable. It's an automatic and not a quartz, though, which means it's not the most accurate thing in the world and it will run out of power and have to be reset if it's not worn for a day or two.
>>29851149
>Must not be G-Shock
Why for no G-Shock? I dropped $60 on one about a year and half ago and it's the only watch that's ever survived that long for me.
Seiko SKX007 or SKX009 thread.
>>29851178
I'd prefer Quartz as I'm uncertain if she will wear it daily, Although not strongly opposed to automatic if other features make it preferable to an alternate option
Don't know about the other branches but you are not allowed to wear a watch in Marine Corps Boot Camp
I have one of these in black
>>29851236
According to the Helmsman manual she has you're allowed to have one in CG boot, however, I'm purchasing it more as a gift to last while shes stationed somewhere rather than just in boot
Pic related is what i personally wear most days, although the leather band makes me dislike it for the situations shed put it in
>>29851149
The only watch worth getting
there is only one watch under 1000$ for the gentleman outdoorsman
>>29851195
Because i despise their look, and they're thicker than would look reasonable on her wrists. Also, I've broken one in the past so i distrust them, and would rather spend more on her as it'll likely be the last gift i can get her from when i give it until shes on leave
>>29851290
I prefer my Vault-Tec™ Version.
>>29851292
Not asking for her with that model, but what model is that and whats the price?
With a leather band for maximum overcomfy on my skinny boy wrists.
>>29851149
if you want a completely swimproof watch I think 300m is the limit for that.
>>29851292
Over 1000 for the discerning gentleman
>>29851430
seiko alpinist. reference I believe is SARB007 but I could be wrong there.
it's a little out of OP's price range at 400ish. I like it because it has some identity and style for a tool watch ( though it is so common among watch threads that it's individuality might seem lost, but in person you rarely see them)
plus the compass bezel is pretty neet, fairly redundant, but it isn't without use and it's an uncommon comication
>>29851149
Fuck you man. I have a G-Shock and I love it.
>inb4 mall ninja
>>29851295
Check out the protrek series. I have a PRG-270 and it's fantastic.
They're like G-Shocks, but more rugged, have more features, a better band, and cost a third of what a gshock does.
>>29851430
Seiko alpinist
>>29851490
I was asking (I'm OP on my mobile do different poster id) for myself, at some point i may purchase it for myself but I know my girlfriend will bsrely discern a $40 watch from a $150 watch, let slone a $400 from a $200 so itd be wasted on her
>>29851206
Good taste, good price.
>>29851473
>only 20 bar
>>29851571
>not a dive watch
Hey OP, I asked over in the /g/ watch thread and they suggested one of the Citizen Promasters. They come in women's sizes and have plenty of WR, and they're also Eco-Drive, which means much less battery fuckery.
>>29852183
I'll consider that, thanks
Current watch.
>>29853429
I'm jelly. My G757 is good and dead and I can't justify the cost of a replacement.
>>29853429
It's because of Phantom Pain, I hope.
>>29853454
It ran me 850. The manual says the LCD should last 7 years, and I'm honestly dreading when it happens, even though I just got it.
>>29853472
>7 years
Why would it wear out?
My G757 was 33ish when it died, and the PCB went before anything else.
>>29853492
Holy shit, really? In that case, I'll wear it until 2068 when the dates no longer match reality.
>>29853522
Yours is a reproduction, so it has a different screen.
Put a leather nato strap on my seiko last month.
>>29851149
I'd go for a Seiko diver, but das just me mane.
Dunno if they make them in quartz, though.
>>29851149
>Must not be G-Shock
Damn Willis
>>29853429
A watch to surpass Metal Gear!
>>29854096
Nice 173. How's the metal bracelet? Mine came on rubber and I immediately put a NATO on it, so I've never tried the 007/173 one.
ive got basic coming up in two months and im gonna get a Casio W-735H-8AVEF. can anyone tell me if its dependable?
Vostok amphibia on a bond style Zulu strap
>>29853429
WOOOAHAAAAA
>>29853429
What is that? Something you found on etsy?
Swiss Army master race
>>29856460
It's a Seiko G757 reproduction created by Wired and Kojima Productions to coincide with the release of Metal Gear Solid V.
Anyone know where I can get something similar
>>29851292
Confirmed for best wrist fedora.
>>29851439
>Nice watch man, is that a submariner?
>n....no
>>29855880
Wtc? Assumingly they were bought separate.
>>29858440
Bracelet on vostoks are garbage. Bought the Zulu strap separately, popped bracelet off, and out that on.
>>29858490
Guessed that.
Where can I find the strap?
>>29856488
Reportan
>>29858536
>>29858490
Nvm, I found it.
Sea Dweller
>>29851292
My dear friend of African American descent.
>>29857594
>>29851473
>>29851292
All these Owlpenises are making me get misty eyed.
You're right, whoever said it, that you never see them in person. My wife and I have matching ones, but they're the only ones we've seen IRL.
>>29857833
i bought the F91W for basic, hope it's allowed, and i hope it holds up. maybe i should have gotten the g-shock. i just got the cheap one because it doesn't matter if i lose it or it gets fucked up, i just wanted one with an alarm and 24 hour clock
>>29858750
I got a GWM5610 and slapped on some bull bars and a NATO strap kit. It’s basically my everyday watch at this point.
>>29858762
i have a nice g-shock, but i didn't want it to get stolen or lost, so i just went with cheap. i realized 2 weeks before i ship that i have no cheap throwaway watches
>>29855880
> Warsaw Pact watch
> Bond strap
How perverse.
Anyway, slap that shit on an engineer and go to town. Sure, it weighs a ton. But if you ever get culturally enriched you can take it off, twirl it over your head and release it at your attacker, observing with glee as your wristwatch tears a foot wide exit wound in Tyrone's back.
>>29858750
During Air Force Basic Military Training, nearly every trainee purchases this model watch from the BX. To Air Force dudes, the Casio F-91W is "THE BMT WATCH". As a sign of solidarity, every member of my Fight perfectly synchronized all our watches and turned the "hour beep" on. During discussions with our MTI as a group, the room
>>29858820
would be filled with the deafening perfectly timed BEEP on an hourly basis. It is hard to convey the sense of satisfaction this gave us.
>>29858831
That's fucking beautiful.
>>29858820
tokyomitsubishi?
I feel like someone needs to say it so I will. Your girlfriend is gonna take a lot of dick from other dudes and I feel bad you're about to spend money on her.
>inb4 hurr durr virgin robot woman hater!
If roles were reversed and it was the boyfriend joining the military I'd say the same thing. These NEVER work out OP.
But hey it's your money so buy what you want. Lots of good options in this thread.
>>29858762
i just bought a NATO strap, too. thanks for the suggestion, anon
>>29858536
http://www.crownandbuckle.com
I get mine through crown and buckle
>>29858805
That engineer band probably cost more than your watch!
>>29858805
Come on, Bond banged out so many Warsaw bitches it's only fair he take a watch too.
>>29859050
It did.
> Absolute Madman Mode: ENGAGE
>>29859010
lol this dumb fuck. way to beat a dead horse. let him get her a fucking gift, jesus christ. he wasn't asking for relationship advice, he was asking about watch advice
>>29859086
The AR general thread is right over there, my good friend. Watch threads are literally the only threads we have that are generally immune to shitposting. Well, those and the cooking threads.
>>29859086
He can get her whatever he wants. But maybe he should think about how much money he wants to spend when she's about to suck a lot of salty barnacle cock.
Don't worry though, I won't talk to him or his girlfriend's son ever again.
>>29851149
SEIKO SOLAR
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>>29859173
seikos are so fucking sexy
>>29858750
As long as its subdued and isn't neon pink or any other crazy shit with GPS your fine. However try and see if you can score a stronger wristband
because that shit will break off while putting on your rucksack or doing anything quick and intensive (Slings, bags, litter carry, etc)
>>29859482
i got the NATO band, strong enough?
Timex Expedition with Maratac NATO strap.
>>29859839
i got a couple NATOS and a ZULU to try out to see what works better. thanks for the suggestion again >>29859482
>>29860012
> TICK TICK TICK TICK TICK
>>29860190
>>29851571
>>29851957
20 bar is pretty standard for dive watches. Like, virtually all of them.
I'm not sure I'd trust the Alpinist to anywhere near that, though. Something about the second crown is fucky.
My watch.
Solar power and water resistant. Bought it at a great price.
If you like the base model Seiko 5, try the full sized field watch. I love mine.
>>29861956
I hope that's a hair and not a scratch on that.
All these ultra poorfags. Go get a job.
>>29862081
Those ultra poor fags might have jobs, unlike you an inbred spawn.
>>29851206
The Casio f-91
>because you can't make you mechanical watch a bomb timer
Hey, were do you purchase a ligit NATO strap I looked on Amazon and they all looked like knock offs
>>29862140
>Might
Protip: it's 4chan, they don't
I've worked hard for what I've got in life. I doubt you can say the same.
>>29862002
Yeah, it's a scratch. That's my work watch. It gets scratched so my good shit doesn't.
>>29851206
this is the one I bought for basic, and the replacement bands. i think i spent $30 with shipping included for everything
>>29862081
Post your watch.
>>29862189
cheapestnatostraps.com
>>29862248
I ligit thought that was a bullshit answer but it's real.
Thanks anon
>>29862238
>>29862280
lol no problem man
>>29862305
very nice
>now post gun
>>29851149
/k/omrade, you must rise your expectations. This watch only require few years of service to auto-drive public of glorious union. Is made with machine technology of blessed starving peasant of watch factory #114.
>>29862335
Chain is for attach to base hilt of glorious hand-nugget. Is latest evolution of machine powder works Tula.
>>29862333
Screenshot to reduce size.
Now you post your watch and gun.
>>29862372
beautiful
>you already know what ar15s and cheap gshocks and plastic sigs look like
Just ordered a Casio A158WA-1, some spring bars, and a NATO strap because of this thread.
>>29863222
i bought a casio earlier, because of this thread
>mfw casio started this thread
>>29851149
Here you go. Get this for your woman.
My current watch
>>29863547
Holy fuck the autism is strong. No girl wants that watch and if they do they don't want you because they're a butch dyke. Just let her pick it.
>>29851364
I was disappointed with FO4.
>>29857511
And this?
>>29864375
Did you read what OP said? OP's girl is going into coastguard boot camp and needs a waterproof watch under $200. What? you think there's a pink girly watch for bootcamps for a woman?
>>29864375
OP is asking what watch is good for her coast guard job since she didn't pick one on her own. Stop using autism for every conversation douche.
>>29863567
Nice
>>29856488
YODEL-AY-HEE-HOO
Pretty good
>>29866502
>dat matching toe length
Isn't that a sign of a werewolf?
>>29866522
I DON'T GO INTO YOUR BOARD AND CALL YOUR SPECIES INTO QUESTION SO FUCK OFF ARRRRROOOOOOOOOOOO GRRARLWWERR.
420 kgb it
6 euros at amazon. Good watch .
>>29866539
>implying I'm not on your side
Calmness /k/omrade.
>>29853429
Real G757 or bust desu
>>29855880
wrong colour for bond. It's olive not grey.
>>29864528
CASIO databank.
>>29866561
>Curren
Thats a shitty chinese watch, the band is too shiny.
>>29862225
But you're on 4chan, how can you have a job if you say people on 4chan are poor fags and don't have jobs?
Protip: You don't have a job and you haven't worked hard at all in your life.
>>29851206
combat casio wore this in afghan, cant go wrong for a tenner.
>>29867725
did sweat or dust fuck it up at all?
Prior navy and now a cop
GSHOCK you dumbass
Cheap, replaceable, durable as fuck, light, accurate, backlit
Youre not going to be the one wearing it anyway.
A NICE watch is something you buy at GRADUATION , you dumbass
>>29868042
he wouldnt be buying a nice watch at this price anyway
>>29851149
Here are the three I've got right now. Used to have the same junkers but with black background but lost it in Japan. Also had a Deep Blue Fleet Admiral but ended up breaking it accidentally and never bothered to fix it.
>>29862305
>shit taste in pens
>shit richemont group watch
>lovely gun
1/3, improve your pleb tastes senpai
OP checking in,
Would it be worth it to replace a rubberized strap with a NATO strap or is it fine as is?
pic related and first reply are what I'm currently looking at
>>29866566
> penis licking intensifys.
>>29869907
Replace the rubber band with a durable nato or even better (imo) an isofrane strap
Isofrane's are a bit expensive though, but very comfy and suit divers very nicely
>>29869907
>>29866666
>nobody cares about his get
>>29851149
She will want a stopwatch and she will want an alarm.
Give in to the gshock
I personally have this watch, I enjoy it immensely.
some things to note.
1. digital is easier to read than with the hands, and it will be more accurate to spot at quick glance, and read in 24 hour time.
2. if it doesnt have a button for light, its worthless
3. If it doesnt have an alarm, its worthless
4. If it doesnt have a stop watch, its worthless
5. Leather bands suck, if you get wet it stays wet and itchy, if you sweat, it gets sweaty. They also degrade and once they rip a little, they're fucked.
6. Nylon bands are better, they won't stink, dry quicker, and little more durable in military use.
7. Big ass watches are just asking to get broken, especially if they have glass or fragile plastic faces. One good wack on the concrete or a piece of metal donezo
8. Anything over 50$ is stupid.
Watches will get lost, beaten, stolen, you name. Its a tool. Dont provide her something she can't use, save it for after she's done. Otherwise I've lived my military career off two 15 dollar walmart watches. One i lost, the other i still have, but the band finally gave out.
>Inb4 watchfags bitch about my post, but never spent a day in the military, especially boot.
>>29866519
hnnnng
>>29871511
> poorfag rationale
Take care of your stuff and it takes care of you.
Also some people care about looks and looking classy.
>>29851295
>I don't like the way it looks
Does she think the same or are you just assuming she will agree with you?
I have this.
>>29872175
Last year she regifted a gshock she got as a gift saying she wouldnt wear it because its ugly and bulky
>>29872406
to clarify, she told me that, not the person who got her it
>>29871924
>on duty
>caring about looks
>being classy
>>29871511
Some of us actually have jobs that depend heavily on appearance and interactions with other people. Having a nice fitted suit and showing a $20 Casio on your wrist will do a lot for throwing out embarrassment and/or making your host think you care little for them.
Different fields, different requirements.
>>29866675
Which databank is operator? Silver?
Bumping this thread with my favorite watch and pen.
>>29851149
Casio AMW320R $60 on amazon
>>29851149
What durable, digital watch does /k/ recommend? No casios, please.
>>29859438
this
>>29873200
yea well aint gonna help you at basic.
>>29851514
Wow these are dope, wish I liked watches more
>>29861956
Love the Seiko 5 and I have the smaller one that this guy has >>29854096
Though one complaint I have about Seikos (and Japanese watches in general) is they never quite get the watch faces right which makes aesthetics on them a hit or miss. Reason why I went for the smaller Seiko 5 over the big brother was the design.
Would be great if they invested a bit more on the design and typography. Nonetheless, Seikos make great zero fuss utilitarian automatics and you can't beat them on value for functiionality and build quality.
>>29871511
I actually kind of agree with you given the context, though I personally find analog watches easier to read than digital ones. The light also isn't a big deal IMO, good lume will easily last all night (I was out in the mountains all night last night and my SKX173 was clearly readable all night) and there are also tritium options.
My personal choice for digital is a Suunto Core, although showing up at basic with one might be kind of tryhard. I bought mine as an ex display model for $60 at an REI sale, and have put it through absolute hell while working as an auto mechanic, as well as used it for hiking, skiing, and shooting on many occasions. The only issues it's ever had were a slightly broken strap (the loop that holds the "tail" of the strap broke) and lots of scratches on the bezel.
>>29876160
See >>29876692 for my experience with the Suunto Core. There's a reason they're so ubiquitous among military types.
In use
>>29851206
bin laden approved
>>29876444
Good thing I did basic almost nine years ago
fucking dump her before she does you loser.
>>29876118
>>29871298
mein negers
>>29876696
Looks good I'll check it out. Thanks
>coast guard
ROLEX YACHTMASTER
IWC
>>29878726
just get an invicta, the working man's rollie
>>29878836
There's a special place in hell for those who reply to every comment in a thread.
>>29878836
This isn't your personal blog you dick munching turbofag, nobody cares about your opinion.
>>29878836
>says the watch-less noguns faggot
>>29853429
I got the Casio lookalike for $30
>>29878862
This isn't your personal blog you dick munching turbofag, nobody cares about your opinion.
>>29879058
I got that exact kind in plastic for about 20$ CAN, best cheap watch I've ever bought
>>29851206
This though. This fucking piece of shit probably will survive a nuclear winter
>>29879196
>nuclear winter
Uuuuuh I don't think you know what that means. Unless you mean it could survive the cold
>>29862166
Yes you can, what the fuck are you talking about? But you gonna need a transistor for this kind of thing.
>>29872295
Suunto makes good shit.
>>29878836
Nobody likes it when you show up and shit the bed. So don't. Please.
>>29879437
Especially the models made in Finland. I had that exact Core model before and in comparison this Traverse is a magnitude above in quality.
>>29878808
the working man's rollie is something like a steinHart or other homage. an invicta pro diver has an ok movement but the case leaves a lot to be desired.
steinharts suck too by the way
>>29879058
Metal gear?
Will 100m be enough for military use or do i need a 200m? Not op but I'm in the coastguard and looking to buy a watch, not sure if my seiko sea urchin is enough or not
>>29878836
nice blog
>>29883407
>>29883407
just don't fall in and the sea urchin will be fine
>>29884030
Id prefer to have one i can safely swim with, will 100m be enough for that, even in non still water?
>>29853429
Holy shit these run about 1k.
>>29878836
>posts a non-animated .gif
>conplains about anything anyone else does online ever.
>>29883407
100m is fine for swimming and shower time ass grabs, you should get a legit rated diver watch if you do real diving though. Plus they're sturdy as fuck.
>>29851149
Who the fuck needs a watch anymore.
>>29885409
Let me guess, you pull out your electronic pocket watch every time you want to know what time it is.
>>29885616
If you mean phone then yes? I mean the only time I could think of needing a watch is if you're innawoods and need to keep track of time for some reason.
>>29885720
Some people work with classified where having electronic devices is a huge no no. Hence having a watch becomes viable again.
>>29878836
>implying the watch isn't one of the fundamental pieces of kit in warfare
I know im just giving you your (You) but if you don't know what time it is you are always going to be late to the party (read: assault on Fallujah)
Analog>digital>>>>>>>>>>>sun dial
>>29885746
True, but how many people in this thread do you think are handling classified material. In that case even though why would you buy a really expensive watch? You just need to know the time, not have it work at 50 meters below the water. You could get away with a $20 digital watch or something.
>>29885780
I'm talking about civilian or even outdoors purposes, if you're in the military sure, but wouldn't you be issued a watch if it's relevant to your job?
>>29851149
Bruh, you can get a simple G-Shock with 200m resistance for fifty bucks at Target.
>>29885822
Why wouldn't you wear a watch? It's cheap, fits on your wrist with no hassle, and saves you from digging in your pocket when your hands are dirty.
>>29885862
I mean yeah i'd buy some cheap but quality enough watch just to have it on for those occasions. Like this anon >>29885853
suggested. I'd never buy a watch for more then $50 though nor would I ever buy an analog one. Moving parts=more things to fail, a digital watch has no moving parts.
>>29885896
Oh hell yeah, I mean a fancy watch, I might pay ~$50 for and it'll be for dress occasions only, but I'll stick with my $20 Timex watches for every day work. They work and if it gets fucked up I'm not out any money.
>>29879082
Oh look, dickless can pasta.
GTFO
>>29885822
>Issued a watch
Confirmed for never having to do any even mildly /k/ related job. They all require a watch, and its all BYOTP (bring your own time piece)
>>29879517
Quality sure, but it's more a GPS/Technical tool that also tells time. I need a watch that lasts longer than 14 days.
>>29885822
>why buy expensive rifles?
>everyone should just buy cheap guns
>everyone is exactly like me
>stop liking what i dont like
this is what you sound like. you're in a thread about a specific thing. if you do not want or like specific thing, leave. why do you feel the need to argue about why someone needs something?
