Something like either of these would work. Very unlikely anyone would remove your arm just above the wrist with a machete, if you wore one like either of these.

 

Always ready with this one & no problem with muggers, snatchers ect

 

Excellent travel watch. Tough, waterproof, not expensive, doesn't look like much. I also use Seiko SKX 007 and Tudor Black Bay

 

My old travel watch. It literally travelled around the world with me.

 

These are usually my “go to” watches when travelling. So I rotate and use mine a lot, usually bring a few with me per trip.

 

I usually go with the Blue Lagoon Samurai. The colours just make me think of sunshine and holiday

 

Citizen Satellite Wave. Adjusts the time with a GPS receiver.

 

Funny , I wore this on a business trip a few weeks ago, and when I saw a guy wearing a newer Polar watch, I had to start talking about watches and fitness with him.

 

OP, New Westminster guy here. Be careful and don't take a Submariner (AKA the most recognizable watch the Planet).

I carry a beater for the sketchy locals, other than that rock what you want. South America and Africa are a different kettle of fish.

 

Funny, I read for the first time "a different kettle of fish" yesterday in a column by Rex Murphy (a journalist from Newfoundland).

 

Rex Murphy writes good (non watch) stuff.

 

For a versatile Go-Anywhere-Do-Anything (GADA) watch, that's inexpensive and quite durable, I rather like my Alpinist.


The camels appear somewhat indifferent though...

 

Last trip to Europe. And a Suunto sports watch.

 

my travel watch (and my 16710 )

 

Shorts

 

Your travel watch is shorts? Do we even want to know where you wear your watch??!!

 

Oh my, Rex? Next I'll be relocating to, well, you know! LOL

 

View attachment 720468 View attachment 720469 My two tool watches..... (Bartholomäberg)

 

Two weeks swimming in Greece with a Seiko 7002--loved it:



Eventually I hope to graduate to a 300 or Ploprof....