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Title: Tough Outdoor Watches
Post by: Alice on September 09, 2011, 08:12:21 AM
Hi Guys.... need some suggestions on various kind of watches for outdoor activities like hiking , diving and water rafting  :) Mid range preferably....  Thank you.

 :Cheers:
Alice
Title: Re: Tough Outdoor Watches
Post by: David_cheong on September 09, 2011, 08:49:30 AM
Hi Guys.... need some suggestions on various kind of watches for outdoor activities like hiking , diving and water rafting  :) Mid range preferably....  Thank you.

 :Cheers:
Alice

I am not too sure - you called it mid range. But my seiko orange monster just did all that.

dc
Title: Re: Tough Outdoor Watches
Post by: ck77 on September 09, 2011, 09:13:12 AM
gshock
Title: Re: Tough Outdoor Watches
Post by: Alice on September 09, 2011, 09:16:52 AM
Hi David.... how are you? Thanks for replying. Any suggestions around RM1-2k ? Tough enough to knock around haha....  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tough Outdoor Watches
Post by: shijiko_7 on September 09, 2011, 09:19:51 AM
agree with CK77.. SHOCK.. get a MUDMAN... that will cover whatever things u wanna do.....
Title: Re: Tough Outdoor Watches
Post by: TheHobbit on September 09, 2011, 09:31:34 AM
Or try one of the Casio Protrek series watches.
Title: Re: Tough Outdoor Watches
Post by: chrisyen on September 09, 2011, 10:09:19 AM

Sinn, damasko, ball... Rm3-10k... Mid?
Title: Re: Tough Outdoor Watches
Post by: takashi78 on September 09, 2011, 10:27:20 AM
A RM300-500 Gshock is all you need.
If its broken, throw and buy another.
Title: Re: Tough Outdoor Watches
Post by: terrenceterrence on September 09, 2011, 10:43:40 AM
any preference/criteria? would help in narrowing down the options..

1. size
2. movement (auto/quartz)
3. type (analog/digital/analaog +digital)
4. material
5. price range
etc......


Title: Re: Tough Outdoor Watches
Post by: Alice on September 09, 2011, 10:50:09 AM
Wow guys..... thanks for the feedback. Guess I have a tough choice  ??? I like the idea of "use and throw it away"  ;)
Title: Re: Tough Outdoor Watches
Post by: David_cheong on September 09, 2011, 11:34:16 AM
Hi David.... how are you? Thanks for replying. Any suggestions around RM1-2k ? Tough enough to knock around haha....  :thumbsup:

Alice
I am good here.

For 1-2k, there are many lying around as suggested by the members.
Throw in a little bit and get a Tag formula series. Look tough and with a piece of actions.

dc
Title: Re: Tough Outdoor Watches
Post by: dpkong on September 09, 2011, 11:48:09 AM
Stainless steel Subs should fit nicely in the job..
Title: Re: Tough Outdoor Watches
Post by: terrenceterrence on September 09, 2011, 11:49:39 AM
Hi David.... how are you? Thanks for replying. Any suggestions around RM1-2k ? Tough enough to knock around haha....  :thumbsup:

Alice
I am good here.

For 1-2k, there are many lying around as suggested by the members.
Throw in a little bit and get a Tag formula series. Look tough and with a piece of actions.

dc

i am not sure about toughness of the Tag F1... i think a orange monster would be a better deal compared to the F1. i have seen my friend's rubber bits on the side peeling off slightly.

or go all the way and get a 14060
Title: Re: Tough Outdoor Watches
Post by: siodee on September 09, 2011, 12:06:28 PM
hmmm, name Alice, I assume is a female, for lady, normally will be baby-G, Casio, Timex, cant get wrong...unless you are WIS, then different story

a/s/l  :Laughing_on_floor:
Title: Re: Tough Outdoor Watches
Post by: takashi78 on September 09, 2011, 12:20:21 PM
Nothing wrong for a WIS to wear baby-G, diff people have diff taste.

Title: Re: Tough Outdoor Watches
Post by: hanz079 on September 09, 2011, 12:27:18 PM
For active outdoor activities... budget wise I would go for G-Shocks.
Abit higher will be Tissot T-Touch, Sea-Touch and whatever touch that they have...  ;D
Solidly built for outdoors.
Mechanical? Damasko is the only one I trust.
Higher still? Rolex Sub... lol
I remembered someone climbed mount kinabalu with a sub strapped on his wrists...  :shocked1:
Title: Re: Tough Outdoor Watches
Post by: siodee on September 09, 2011, 12:32:23 PM
Nothing wrong for a WIS to wear baby-G, diff people have diff taste.



Sorry, my bad, I mean Woman In Style (WIS)  :Dancing_banana:, they will go for DKNY, LV, CK, and etc... ;D
Title: Re: Tough Outdoor Watches
Post by: brolex on September 09, 2011, 12:33:29 PM
Siodee: A/S/L is my line bro!!!!! >:( ;D


I'm sure to bring back my Polar M71ti titanium from overseas. It's actually a heart monitor, but it's tough as nails and looks the part. They've come up with a newer model, but I much prefer the previous one.

I'm surprised Sid Vicious hasn't come across the watch while doing spring cleaning at my place.


(http://www.comparestoreprices.co.uk/images/po/polar-m71ti.gif)
Title: Re: Tough Outdoor Watches
Post by: ck77 on September 09, 2011, 12:39:43 PM
For active outdoor activities... budget wise I would go for G-Shocks.
Abit higher will be Tissot T-Touch, Sea-Touch and whatever touch that they have...  ;D
Solidly built for outdoors.
Mechanical? Damasko is the only one I trust.
Higher still? Rolex Sub... lol
I remembered someone climbed mount kinabalu with a sub strapped on his wrists...  :shocked1:
someone climbed mt everest with an explorer strapped on his wrist  ;D
Title: Re: Tough Outdoor Watches
Post by: SYSTEM on September 09, 2011, 12:48:02 PM
For diving, go for G Shock Frogman and for hiking go for Riseman. You can also go for new Mudman with compass... ;D
Title: Re: Tough Outdoor Watches
Post by: landyshah on September 09, 2011, 01:02:24 PM
What else can a G shock Fanboi suggest but... A G Shock!  :Jumping:

Anything above 1k is a waste, its not like you are doing tough outdoor activities 24/7 I presume?
Title: Re: Tough Outdoor Watches
Post by: shamtv2555 on September 09, 2011, 02:28:05 PM
G shock bro
Title: Re: Tough Outdoor Watches
Post by: watchmanu on September 09, 2011, 03:19:18 PM
Or try one of the Casio Protrek series watches.

Master Hobbit, you mean this casio protrek? This indeed a good outdoor watch for me.  ;D

(http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff395/watchmanu/DSC_0038-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Tough Outdoor Watches
Post by: Alice on September 09, 2011, 07:50:06 PM
Thank you Zitan....  ;)

On contrary I was wearing a Panerai while navigating a jeep in Tanzania at Ngorongoro Crater. My Pam survived the ordeal but I had to change the strap when I got back  :D ... So yea, I thought why not just get a cheap one since am going to scale Mount Kinabalu.

 :Cheers:
Title: Re: Tough Outdoor Watches
Post by: dennis.T on September 09, 2011, 09:31:25 PM
As a explorer like u, I will suggest g shock and it can double up at alarm if u are not using any handset in the mid of Africa jungle.. Just my 2 cents
Title: Re: Tough Outdoor Watches
Post by: Sid Vicious on September 10, 2011, 08:49:12 AM

I'm sure to bring back my Polar M71ti titanium from overseas. It's actually a heart monitor, but it's tough as nails and looks the part. They've come up with a newer model, but I much prefer the previous one.

I'm surprised Sid Vicious hasn't come across the watch while doing spring cleaning at my place.


(http://www.comparestoreprices.co.uk/images/po/polar-m71ti.gif)
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You mean this one?
(http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff468/sid_vicous/IMG_1531.jpg)

Have it here safely for you mate.

I took a "family" photo with my Polar FT7 but not sure where it is in my computer now  ;D....another few pics later I'm guessing
Title: Re: Tough Outdoor Watches
Post by: Alice on September 11, 2011, 10:06:25 AM
Nothing wrong for a WIS to wear baby-G, diff people have diff taste.

 ;)

Sorry, my bad, I mean Woman In Style (WIS)  :Dancing_banana:, they will go for DKNY, LV, CK, and etc... ;D

Hi Siodee, those watches that you quote are designer watch. For sure they are not my cup of tea. I guess most members on the forum are into real watches esp with beautiful movements and some are real rarity. However, I certainly wouldn't mind to get cartier, chopard or piaget if i can afford it

 :Cheers:
Alice
Title: Re: Tough Outdoor Watches
Post by: terrenceterrence on September 11, 2011, 10:11:29 AM
cartier, chopard, bvlgari, piaget are serious "in-house" watch makers now 
Title: Re: Tough Outdoor Watches
Post by: Alice on September 11, 2011, 10:38:51 AM
cartier, chopard, bvlgari, piaget are serious "in-house" watch makers now

Agree  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tough Outdoor Watches
Post by: siodee on September 13, 2011, 11:02:22 AM
I miss out this thread, when I read carefully "I'm surprised Sid Vicious hasn't come across the watch while doing spring cleaning at my place."

Bro Sid, you serve Brolex?? and cleaning his house wearing Sub  :o
Title: Re: Tough Outdoor Watches
Post by: Sid Vicious on September 13, 2011, 01:56:45 PM
I miss out this thread, when I read carefully "I'm surprised Sid Vicious hasn't come across the watch while doing spring cleaning at my place."

Bro Sid, you serve Brolex?? and cleaning his house wearing Sub  :o


What to do....ikan ikan ikan bilis :p :laugh:
Title: Re: Tough Outdoor Watches
Post by: siodee on September 13, 2011, 03:31:03 PM
Wow, unbelievable  :o, he must be someone very powerful to command you to work for him... :Laughing_on_floor:
Title: Re: Tough Outdoor Watches
Post by: Sid Vicious on September 13, 2011, 03:43:49 PM
Yes...sometimes I wonder what I am doing to  :P

Title: Re: Tough Outdoor Watches
Post by: Watchnewby on September 19, 2011, 08:36:26 AM
Back to topic.

Anyway, for me, I wore my other Swatch when I went up to Mt K the first time in the year 2008. The Swatch still works when I am up on the summit.
The second time to Mt K (using a different trail), I wore my manual winding skeleton watch.
Now planning my third expedition to Mt K and still thinking what to wear on my wrist.

Title: Re: Tough Outdoor Watches
Post by: Alice on September 19, 2011, 09:35:52 AM
Back to topic.

Anyway, for me, I wore my other Swatch when I went up to Mt K the first time in the year 2008. The Swatch still works when I am up on the summit.
The second time to Mt K (using a different trail), I wore my manual winding skeleton watch.
Now planning my third expedition to Mt K and still thinking what to wear on my wrist.

wow.... 3rd time climbing  :thumbsup: Good on you watchnewby  ;)  Friend of mine has been using Rolex submariner for diving all over the world. It has been with him for like 20 over years  and it's still functioning perfectly fine  :o. I have never seen such a "well worn" watch.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tough Outdoor Watches
Post by: Watchnewby on September 19, 2011, 01:27:40 PM
Back to topic.

Anyway, for me, I wore my other Swatch when I went up to Mt K the first time in the year 2008. The Swatch still works when I am up on the summit.
The second time to Mt K (using a different trail), I wore my manual winding skeleton watch.
Now planning my third expedition to Mt K and still thinking what to wear on my wrist.

wow.... 3rd time climbing  :thumbsup: Good on you watchnewby  ;)  Friend of mine has been using Rolex submariner for diving all over the world. It has been with him for like 20 over years  and it's still functioning perfectly fine  :o. I have never seen such a "well worn" watch.  :thumbsup:

Not only that, been to Gg Nuang, Gg Stong and other numerous "smaller" mountains. Never attempt the G7(Tahan, Yong Belar, Korbu etc) in Peninsular as yet. This weekend will end up in Broga Hill.

Title: Re: Tough Outdoor Watches
Post by: mnazri.tan on September 19, 2011, 02:38:34 PM
G-Shock baby...smack it as hard as u can...and u can replace it with new one frequently....cant say the same for pricey watch...
hahahah
Title: Re: Tough Outdoor Watches
Post by: Watchnewby on September 19, 2011, 04:18:49 PM
G-Shock baby...smack it as hard as u can...and u can replace it with new one frequently....cant say the same for pricey watch...
hahahah
Ya, that is one tough cookie.

My brother used it during his dirt bike racing.
Title: Re: Tough Outdoor Watches
Post by: JPSP on September 21, 2011, 05:41:55 PM
Thank you Zitan....  ;)

On contrary I was wearing a Panerai while navigating a jeep in Tanzania at Ngorongoro Crater. My Pam survived the ordeal but I had to change the strap when I got back  :D ... So yea, I thought why not just get a cheap one since am going to scale Mount Kinabalu.

 :Cheers:

Exactly Alice. Your Pam should be the outdoor watch/beater. It needs some dents to add character to it. Ha.

Since you like big watches, I say a jlc navy seal auto will do just fine. Steel, black dial on black rubber strap, 42mm which is a decent size. That's a beauty I must say!
Title: Re: Tough Outdoor Watches
Post by: meoramri on September 23, 2011, 01:57:31 PM
Why not try a Seiko SKZ211J1 Atlas/Landshark? Well below R1k, comes with a steel bracelet. Looks good. Here is a picture of mine on my wrist.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-z41d6eA2FmA/Tjuf0yuw6cI/AAAAAAAALbs/i_gQRauS7FE/s640/Photo-0166.jpg)
Title: Re: Tough Outdoor Watches
Post by: davidtth on September 27, 2011, 09:03:45 AM
for outdoor, Casio Protrek is always my pick, u have all the ABC function, high WR, tough and "drop-proof" *with limited condition :p


its cheap and its bloody good, nothing beats it :)
Title: Re: Tough Outdoor Watches
Post by: kltime on September 27, 2011, 09:16:09 AM
G-Shock baby...smack it as hard as u can...and u can replace it with new one frequently....cant say the same for pricey watch...
hahahah

1 more vote for G-shock
Title: Re: Tough Outdoor Watches
Post by: Alice on September 29, 2011, 03:15:31 PM
Thank you Zitan....  ;)

On contrary I was wearing a Panerai while navigating a jeep in Tanzania at Ngorongoro Crater. My Pam survived the ordeal but I had to change the strap when I got back  :D ... So yea, I thought why not just get a cheap one since am going to scale Mount Kinabalu.

 :Cheers:

Exactly Alice. Your Pam should be the outdoor watch/beater. It needs some dents to add character to it. Ha.

Since you like big watches, I say a jlc navy seal auto will do just fine. Steel, black dial on black rubber strap, 42mm which is a decent size. That's a beauty I must say!

Hey James  :Dancing_banana: Sorry ya.. Just saw your post.  Have not seen you in the forum  ;) How have you been? Any latest acquisition lately?

Alice