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gatorcpa
··ΩF InvestiGatorI would think that a quart a watch would be a problem is he is hiking the Hymalayas and the battery dies
No gears or balance wheels to break in these.
gatorcpa
A watch to travel the world with ? advice sought
No gears or balance wheels to break in these.
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bazamu
·I've taken my SKX007 to four continents. It's gone flying, gone diving, been buried in the sand, and drenched in sweat and sunscreen. Nothing stops it from keeping reasonable accuracy and it has never once been noticed in countries like Thailand, Vietnam, Colombia, Turkey, etc.
It's truly the one sub-$200 watch that almost every collector owns, no matter how expensive or how budget the collection. Don't overthink it!
It's truly the one sub-$200 watch that almost every collector owns, no matter how expensive or how budget the collection. Don't overthink it!
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philh
·Thank you all for your input and he has gone with STANDY and his suggestion
This watch has just been ordered plus given its price I have just got a G shock from e bay for £25.When he gets back and gets a JOB I have promised him my Submariner. My other son now wants to know what he will get as he is climbing Mt Kilimanjaro in August and if this watch is ok I will get him one as well.
STANDY should be on a retainer for Luminox
This watch has just been ordered plus given its price I have just got a G shock from e bay for £25.When he gets back and gets a JOB I have promised him my Submariner. My other son now wants to know what he will get as he is climbing Mt Kilimanjaro in August and if this watch is ok I will get him one as well.
STANDY should be on a retainer for Luminox
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Darlinboy
··Pratts! Will I B******S!!!
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JimInOz
··Melbourne AustraliaThank you all for your input and he has gone with STANDY and his suggestion
This watch has just been ordered plus given its price I have just got a G shock from e bay for £25.When he gets back and gets a JOB I have promised him my Submariner. My other son now wants to know what he will get as he is climbing Mt Kilimanjaro in August and if this watch is ok I will get him one as well.
STANDY should be on a retainer for Luminox
Lucky you got spare straps, he'll probably go through all of them.
And while you have a contact at the shop, order a couple of new bezels and compasses that you can send him after each match 😁
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STANDY
··schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collectorSame colour as well 👍
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shawn.dww
·Rolex explorer ii , low key, Gmt perfect for travel anywhere
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Mouse_at_Large
·Just a further thought re. practicality in the wild. Look for drilled lugs. Much easier to bodge together something to hold it on a nato if a springbar fails as opposed to springbar only lugs.
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philh
·Update 3m into the trip
Luminox watch is surviving everything Australia throws at it which to date has seen it skydive, scuba dive on the barrier reef and its most rigorous test 5 weeks (to date) on a banana plantation 1 hour out of Cairns where it has met saltwater/fresh water crocodiles and almost weekly meetings with brown snakes (only Australians would name a highly venomous snake with such a dull albeit accurate name) but apparently the most impressive wild life is the local Australian females.
These ladies are out muscling, drinking and partying males from across the globe on a daily basis
What worries me most though is that the farmer has trusted the wearer of the watch with a razor sharp machete and allows him to use it near other humans but he seems to be keeping his blood lust under control by having regular periods on "cane toad patrol"
The watch has been admired not only by numerous nationalities but by the foreman on the farm who is going to get one for himself so the advice proffered here continues to be passed forward
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Luminox watch is surviving everything Australia throws at it which to date has seen it skydive, scuba dive on the barrier reef and its most rigorous test 5 weeks (to date) on a banana plantation 1 hour out of Cairns where it has met saltwater/fresh water crocodiles and almost weekly meetings with brown snakes (only Australians would name a highly venomous snake with such a dull albeit accurate name) but apparently the most impressive wild life is the local Australian females.
These ladies are out muscling, drinking and partying males from across the globe on a daily basis
What worries me most though is that the farmer has trusted the wearer of the watch with a razor sharp machete and allows him to use it near other humans but he seems to be keeping his blood lust under control by having regular periods on "cane toad patrol"
The watch has been admired not only by numerous nationalities but by the foreman on the farm who is going to get one for himself so the advice proffered here continues to be passed forward
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cmdumond
·Update 3m into the trip
Luminox watch is surviving everything Australia throws at it which to date has seen it skydive, scuba dive on the barrier reef and its most rigorous test 5 weeks (to date) on a banana plantation 1 hour out of Cairns where it has met saltwater/fresh water crocodiles and almost weekly meetings with brown snakes (only Australians would name a highly venomous snake with such a dull albeit accurate name) but apparently the most impressive wild life is the local Australian females.
These ladies are out muscling, drinking and partying males from across the globe on a daily basis
What worries me most though is that the farmer has trusted the wearer of the watch with a razor sharp machete and allows him to use it near other humans but he seems to be keeping his blood lust under control by having regular periods on "cane toad patrol"
The watch has been admired not only by numerous nationalities but by the foreman on the farm who is going to get one for himself so the advice proffered here continues to be passed forward
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tapaptpat
·FWIW: A black terrycloth wristband (sweatband) can help the watch from getting as banged up as it would otherwise and is a convenient way to avoid as much attention when it isn't wanted.
Good choice on the watch Btw. Just as a supporter i know rugby and life can be hard on watches. I now enjoy life at a gentler pace.
As an example, Wales scoring against England will give the bystanders an idea of the risks to fine time pieces.
This lad with the flag embraced my girlfriend and me. She has holding our pints as i was getting a few snaps on the phone. What a wonderful way to celebrate.
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meganfox17
·Thank you all for your input and he has gone with STANDY and his suggestion
This watch has just been ordered plus given its price I have just got a G shock from e bay for £25.When he gets back and gets a JOB I have promised him my Submariner. My other son now wants to know what he will get as he is climbing Mt Kilimanjaro in August and if this watch is ok I will get him one as well.
STANDY should be on a retainer for Luminox
I guess your Son , @STANDY & I all have something in common
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Fritz
·they were good enough for daily use when new, so why not now?
these three covered my last three major trips (only one per trip please, we travel light)
1942 Elgin 539, 1944 Omega 30T2 SC PC & 1955 Omega 500
these three covered my last three major trips (only one per trip please, we travel light)
1942 Elgin 539, 1944 Omega 30T2 SC PC & 1955 Omega 500
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Tik-Tok of Oz
·I would also suggest something that is not eye catching and with that I mean forget a metal bracelet. Not only will people in the street be attracted but so will everyone in the dorms at the hostels. I highly suggest something he will never need to take off and I would go for rubber bracelet or those HIRSH rubber/leather bracelets that can handle water. Forget the big names and go for something that is under the radar.
With this comes to mind Eterna and Tissot. He can always get himself a cheap travel clock.
I didn't think about a Nato but for sure interesting and durable.
