Is there a non digital wrist watch that can handle off road riding? - Page 2

vtwin · 05-03-2011, 06:19 PM

I'm a cheapskate and wear a $20 Timex Expedition. It survived a crash on the Alcan that totalled my bike. It was beat up and worked until the day I lost it. It was replaced with my spare I had bought at the same time. It's been running for 4 years on the same battery.

Colt03 · 05-03-2011, 06:39 PM

I have had two Seiko automatic dive watch's I wear them all the time, the first lasted 20 plus years, I had it serviced once, the last time the factory service center said no parts left. I purchased a newer version five years ago, These are great watches.

For a digital watch I have a Citizen AqualandNx dive computer, really cool watch.

Callahan · 05-03-2011, 08:06 PM

sun stick ???

DirtyOldMan · 05-03-2011, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forrestlaw

There are a few G-shock watches that are non-digital.

I have one, the watch part is good but the band is made onto the watch and cannot be replaced with another band. Not an issue unless you crash in such a way that it is torn off your arm.

Had to send it to Casio for repair.
It is one of the few I've found that are analog and have an alarm.

Kirtsky · 05-03-2011, 09:32 PM

I think most of the 1500 series in the G-Shock line have hands. I have been wearing mine for over two years daily in industrial maintenance, riding for the last 8 months, kayaking for the last two years and it hasn't had a single issue.

Actually, there are several models in the line with hands.
http://www.casio.com/products/Timepiece/G-Shock/

DOM, County Comm Caries adapters to switch out the bands if needed on G-Shocks. But, I have had mine nearly tear my hand off with no sign of letting go!

sixspeed · 05-04-2011, 03:17 PM

Pulsar railroad grade analog

http://www.princetonwatches.com/shop/PXN021.asp

Cheap, effective and durable. One hundred percent non-baller tho.

forrestlaw · 05-04-2011, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DirtyOldMan

I have one, the watch part is good but the band is made onto the watch and cannot be replaced with another band. Not an issue unless you crash in such a way that it is torn off your arm.

Had to send it to Casio for repair.
It is one of the few I've found that are analog and have an alarm.

You may have the same one I have, then. I have had mine for three years and am really happy with it.

CurtOKC · 05-04-2011, 05:14 PM

Why a watch? Just tough it out with a sun dial.

bmwktmbill · 05-04-2011, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CurtOKC

Why a watch? Just tough it out with a sun dial.

LOL, this...

http://tidingsspot.info/wp-content/u...Stonehenge.jpg

bill

dendrophobe · 05-05-2011, 07:26 AM

http://www.amazon.com/Fossil-Mens-Di.../dp/B001TMGC46

Ceri JC · 05-05-2011, 07:57 AM

Slightly off topic, but related to watches...

I saw a lad knacker his cruciate ligament bad enough to end his ride and require a trip to hospital a couple of weeks back after his watch hit it. He had a G-Shock on, which still worked, albeit the strap was torn off. He was wearing it watchface-towards-hip (as your hands rest by your side), quite low down on the wrist, close to his hand. Hard to tell for sure whether or not he would have had an even more serious injury had the watch not been there, but it made me even less inclined to wear a watch whilst riding.

One Less Harley · 05-05-2011, 08:29 PM

Maybe this is silly, but I don't wear a watch, but I sure as heck wouldn't wear one riding, especially off road. Not that I care about busting a watch, but I care about cutting my wrist. Of course I don't carry keys or anything in my pockets while ridding either.

I've seen a watch cut the back of a guy's wrist in a wreck. it wasn't bad, but still. Oh well just a thought anyway....

bmwktmbill · 05-05-2011, 09:22 PM

Guys,
You are correct to ask why wear a watch,

For me the watch is more of a travel companion and safety issue, in the second and third world the roads are so rough it's like off roading. In lots of the SW USA there is no cell service so a watch is necessary around camp or out on the street outside the USA.

I use a GPS too so that helps. I am an RN so I feel like I should always wear a watch to count a pulse in case of a wreck.

I am leaning toward this Traser...

http://www.traserh3watches.com/seite...prache-en.html

Anybody tried one?
Around $115 usd.
bill

Kinsman · 05-05-2011, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtwin

I wear a $20 Timex Expedition...It's been running for 4 years on the same battery.

Me too. I replaced one because the band broke. It's still in my drawer keeping perfect time. Robust, accurate, cheap.

nowhereman · 05-06-2011, 04:34 AM

I've worn my Omega Seamaster Professional quite a few times while riding, but I usually stuff it in the tank bag. I find it just bulks things up too much between the gloves and the jacket. I've also worn my Suunto Core over the glove and jacket, but frankly, I have a clock on the dash - don't really need a watch that bad.

05-03-2011, 06:19 PM	#16
vtwin Air cooled runnin' mon Joined: Jan 2005 Location: NorCal Oddometer: 6,141	I'm a cheapskate and wear a $20 Timex Expedition. It survived a crash on the Alcan that totalled my bike. It was beat up and worked until the day I lost it. It was replaced with my spare I had bought at the same time. It's been running for 4 years on the same battery. __________________ I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not so sure. *"You only have too much fuel if you're on fire"* *unknown*

05-03-2011, 06:39 PM	#17
Colt03 Studly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2003 Location: ct usa Oddometer: 539	I have had two Seiko automatic dive watch's I wear them all the time, the first lasted 20 plus years, I had it serviced once, the last time the factory service center said no parts left. I purchased a newer version five years ago, These are great watches. For a digital watch I have a Citizen AqualandNx dive computer, really cool watch. __________________ Craig Cleasby South Windsor, CT 1996 K1100LT 2004 R1150GS Yankee Beemers IBMWR

05-03-2011, 09:32 PM	#20
Kirtsky Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2008 Location: Warner Robins, Ga. Oddometer: 237	I think most of the 1500 series in the G-Shock line have hands. I have been wearing mine for over two years daily in industrial maintenance, riding for the last 8 months, kayaking for the last two years and it hasn't had a single issue. Actually, there are several models in the line with hands. http://www.casio.com/products/Timepiece/G-Shock/ DOM, County Comm Caries adapters to switch out the bands if needed on G-Shocks. But, I have had mine nearly tear my hand off with no sign of letting go! __________________ *!!!950 SE!!!*

05-04-2011, 03:17 PM	#21
sixspeed 15 under Adventurer Joined: Feb 2011 Location: Exiled from the land of gum bands & bottle of pop Oddometer: 129	Pulsar railroad grade analog http://www.princetonwatches.com/shop/PXN021.asp Cheap, effective and durable. One hundred percent non-baller tho. __________________ "Life is like a mountain railway, with an engineer that's brave..." Rob 2010 WR250R 2011 FLHP

05-05-2011, 07:26 AM	#25
dendrophobe Motorbike Junky Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Charlottesville, VA Oddometer: 849	http://www.amazon.com/Fossil-Mens-Di.../dp/B001TMGC46 __________________ Doug *Semper Fi* 2009 BMW F800GS, Olive Drab 2006 Ducati Sport 1000, Black Custom built Ducati GT1000 Scrambler, Red

05-03-2011, 08:06 PM	#18
Callahan Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Pacific Rim Oddometer: 1,127	sun stick ???

05-04-2011, 05:14 PM	#23
CurtOKC Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2011 Location: Oklahoma City,Oklahoma Oddometer: 185	Why a watch? Just tough it out with a sun dial.

05-05-2011, 07:57 AM	#26
Ceri JC UK GSer Joined: Sep 2009 Location: All over, usually Wales or England Oddometer: 2,361	Slightly off topic, but related to watches... I saw a lad knacker his cruciate ligament bad enough to end his ride and require a trip to hospital a couple of weeks back after his watch hit it. He had a G-Shock on, which still worked, albeit the strap was torn off. He was wearing it watchface-towards-hip (as your hands rest by your side), quite low down on the wrist, close to his hand. Hard to tell for sure whether or not he would have had an even more serious injury had the watch not been there, but it made me even less inclined to wear a watch whilst riding. __________________ I like my bike because I can overtake 4x4s down farm tracks with a week's worth of shopping on the back.

05-05-2011, 08:29 PM	#27
One Less Harley OH.THAT'S GONNA HURT Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Bowling Green, Ky Oddometer: 3,914	Maybe this is silly, but I don't wear a watch, but I sure as heck wouldn't wear one riding, especially off road. Not that I care about busting a watch, but I care about cutting my wrist. Of course I don't carry keys or anything in my pockets while ridding either. I've seen a watch cut the back of a guy's wrist in a wreck. it wasn't bad, but still. Oh well just a thought anyway.... __________________ 2004 BMW R1150RS 1984 BMW R80G/S (wrenching index) 2003 Suzuki DRZ 400S (TAT Prep) One More DRZ does the TAT (Ride Report)

05-05-2011, 09:22 PM	#28
bmwktmbill ^OP Traveler Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Traveler Oddometer: 4,063	Guys, You are correct to ask why wear a watch, For me the watch is more of a travel companion and safety issue, in the second and third world the roads are so rough it's like off roading. In lots of the SW USA there is no cell service so a watch is necessary around camp or out on the street outside the USA. I use a GPS too so that helps. I am an RN so I feel like I should always wear a watch to count a pulse in case of a wreck. I am leaning toward this Traser... http://www.traserh3watches.com/seite...prache-en.html Anybody tried one? Around $115 usd. bill __________________ '02 KTM 640 Adventure-lowered "On the road there are no special cases." Cormack McCarthy-The Crossing The faster it goes the faster it breaks. And high performance=high maintenance. Bill Shockley bmwktmbill screwed with this post 05-05-2011 at 09:29 PM

05-06-2011, 04:34 AM	#30
nowhereman I'm lost -don't follow me Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Muscat, Sultanate of Oman Oddometer: 386	I've worn my Omega Seamaster Professional quite a few times while riding, but I usually stuff it in the tank bag. I find it just bulks things up too much between the gloves and the jacket. I've also worn my Suunto Core over the glove and jacket, but frankly, I have a clock on the dash - don't really need a watch that bad. __________________ 1990 R100GSPD 1964 LI125S with a 240 MRB kit

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