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Title: ABC Watches (Altimeter, Barometer & Compass)
Post by: meoramri on March 04, 2016, 05:47:16 AM: There were a couple of threads in MWF on this subject but was years ago. I believe there are quite a number of members that are into ABC watches. So let's get the sharing on!
Title: Re: ABC Watches (Altimeter, Barometer & Compass)
Post by: D'Andy on March 04, 2016, 07:18:28 AM: Well, if Meor (hereinafter referred to as the Guru) wants to have a discussion on ABC watches, the Guru gets ABC watches rolling in from us mere mortal :thumbsup:

Here's my fave ABC watch- it's military green so it's not loud when I wear it in my plantations, and it has a black-out solar-cell dial (could last up to 6 months with a single full charge) which made it all the more suitable for outdoor activities.

Casio Rangeman Military :
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pMKKVe8-k84/VUdULcCEvII/AAAAAAAAHBw/unWhFGxwBkc/s320/DSC01870.JPG)
Title: Re: ABC Watches (Altimeter, Barometer & Compass)
Post by: D'Andy on March 04, 2016, 07:38:54 AM: My boy preferred the Riseman Black; and with a quick RM5 compass fix, the Riseman ups the ante to the Rangeman's ABC territory :

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dCzxewOTIdY/UzToCqhw9eI/AAAAAAAACxU/Q0JE67bFcG0/s1600/_3275029+-+Copy.JPG)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fMeQRfb0g-Q/Vtj0IHZFXZI/AAAAAAAAH70/wWcJ0VUurxo/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2016-03-04%2Bat%2B10.29.13%2BAM.png)

But who am I kidding... :Dancing_banana:
Title: Re: ABC Watches (Altimeter, Barometer & Compass)
Post by: meoramri on March 07, 2016, 07:15:16 AM: Nice ones @andywristwatches. Love the one that you did for your boy :thumbsup:

I actually got only two ABC watches: the Protrek and the T-Touch.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ccy0-rqUUAAeuC-.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ccy1GpLUsAEFR51.jpg)

Some basic commonality: solar powered, titanium

Differences:
Casio - radio control, world timer
Tissot - Regatta timer, ana-digital,

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CcyBbpFUYAAL54T.jpg)
Title: Re: ABC Watches (Altimeter, Barometer & Compass)
Post by: D'Andy on March 07, 2016, 07:24:11 AM: I've seen that solar-powered titanium piece in a boutique at HK recently. Big but light :thumbsup:
Title: Re: ABC Watches (Altimeter, Barometer & Compass)
Post by: Hoegaarden on March 21, 2016, 03:23:00 PM: My everyday watch...
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160321/a1ebd64e2b7e58dddc7ae325af5e3346.jpg)

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Title: Re: ABC Watches (Altimeter, Barometer & Compass)
Post by: Everdying on March 21, 2016, 03:32:41 PM: i only got these 3.
prw3500, prw3000, and modded rangeman.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/Glampyre/Watches/20160321_172752_zps7pcdrwdo.jpg)

wanted to get the seiko sbeb009, but the price now at usd150+ not worth it...waiting for it to drop to usd90+ again.
next target i think im just gonna get the garmin fenix 3.
Title: Re: ABC Watches (Altimeter, Barometer & Compass)
Post by: akykmy on March 25, 2016, 09:07:13 AM: sorry maybe ignorant question, are they an ABC watches which are automatic mechanical?
Title: Re: ABC Watches (Altimeter, Barometer & Compass)
Post by: meoramri on March 29, 2016, 01:39:05 PM: Quote from: akykmy on March 25, 2016, 09:07:13 AM
sorry maybe ignorant question, are they an ABC watches which are automatic mechanical?

Dalil watches (mechanical) has a compass on the middle of the dial - no longer in production. Not sure if there are any mechanical altimeter and/or barometer.