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Title: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: sooncheng1990 on September 06, 2012, 08:21:34 AM
Dear friends, i am looking for a sport watch or action watch / outdoor watch preferred by army or police personnels, explorers & outdoor people. Please recommend. My budget is around RM 10k.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D  :Dancing_banana: :Dancing_banana: :Dancing_banana: :Dancing_banana: :Praying: :Praying: :Praying:
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: ck77 on September 06, 2012, 08:23:05 AM
rm200 g-shock
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: Enkidu on September 06, 2012, 08:39:48 AM
Dear friends, i am looking for a sport watch or action watch / outdoor watch preferred by army or police personnels, explorers & outdoor people. Please recommend. My budget is around RM 10k.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D  :Dancing_banana: :Dancing_banana: :Dancing_banana: :Dancing_banana: :Praying: :Praying: :Praying:

Hi, sooncheng1990,

I agree with CK, a G-Shock will be ideal for your needs. They are not really that cheap these days either. Otherwise you may consider a Seiko or Luminox or if you have more $$$ to splash a Tissot T-Touch. From your ID handle, you must be pretty young, so I guess you will not find Oris too appealing.

Otherwise, you may also consider asking for advice from this bunch, a policeman, army fellow, red indian tracker, all the outdoor type for advice on what they wear......

(http://i1244.photobucket.com/albums/gg574/loochunboon/Village-people.jpg)

Don't know how you can contact them, but you may just call the YMCA (their favourite hangout place).

best regards,
Enkidu
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: Brutal on September 06, 2012, 09:10:57 AM
maybe you want to consider MTM watches...  ;)
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: sooncheng1990 on September 06, 2012, 09:12:45 AM
@ CK - thanx but I already own a few Gshocks. Any other recommendations?

@ Enkidu - Have Gshocks oready, Seikos are not my taste, I think Luminox not worth the money. I have read bad reviews about the T-Touch. Dunno who the Village People are. What talk you?? ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: sooncheng1990 on September 06, 2012, 09:21:22 AM
maybe you want to consider MTM watches...  ;)

will consider. what's the price range?????? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ???
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: hiro on September 06, 2012, 09:47:59 AM
Suunto...lots of choice. With your budget can buy many :)
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: Brutal on September 06, 2012, 10:07:15 AM
maybe you want to consider MTM watches...  ;)

will consider. what's the price range?????? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ???
Depends on the model, just a few thousands...RM3-4k for some models...
this is us website...just for your reference... http://www.specialopswatch.com/products-page/
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: sattha61 on September 06, 2012, 11:24:00 AM
You should look over the products of these two US watch manufacturer. They make watches for the outdoors men and from what I read in other forums, they are very good watches. They are MKII and KOBOLD. I believe KOBOLD watches are also the preferred choices of special forces personnel like Navy Seals. Both companies have facilities where you can buy their watches online.

http://www.mkiiwatches.com/watch-collections/
http://koboldwatch.com

Take a look.
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: ivanswk on September 06, 2012, 11:55:02 AM
explorer 1  ;D
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: Enkidu on September 06, 2012, 12:02:09 PM
@ CK - thanx but I already own a few Gshocks. Any other recommendations?

@ Enkidu - Have Gshocks oready, Seikos are not my taste, I think Luminox not worth the money. I have read bad reviews about the T-Touch. Dunno who the Village People are. What talk you?? ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)

What??? You don't know the Village People? Mana boleh? Bet they will also recommend a few retro outdoor watches to you, like the Seiko 6105 divers, the 6138 and 6139 chronos, and don't forget the awesome 6159 Automatic Tuna (RM 10K should be right to get a good piece!!!).
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: sooncheng1990 on September 06, 2012, 12:27:15 PM
@hiro - Suunto considered a watch meh??  ::)

@ivanswk - Ex1 make me look old leh.... :thumbsdown:

@endiku -  :mooning: no time for vintage nosense  :mooning: :mooning: :mooning: :Laughing_on_floor:

So hard to buy a good watch here in M'sia. Better to try Singkie again. :HammerHead: :HammerHead:

Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: ivanpei on September 06, 2012, 01:37:49 PM
This one more like 20k, but might be what you are looking for:

http://www.swi
Or an Omega is about 10k and rugged. Especially the Seamaster series. The non-bond Seamasters with sword hands look more rugged and may suit you too. 2nd hand definitely less than 10k. :)

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Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: tonykpk on September 06, 2012, 01:58:34 PM
Get rolex explorer 2 pre own for around rm 11k, regards tony
Dear friends, i am looking for a sport watch or action watch / outdoor watch preferred by army or police personnels, explorers & outdoor people. Please recommend. My budget is around RM 10k.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D  :Dancing_banana: :Dancing_banana: :Dancing_banana: :Dancing_banana: :Praying: :Praying: :Praying:
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: gloomis on September 06, 2012, 03:35:06 PM
something over your budget, juz brough this for a hardcore adventure.

(http://i714.photobucket.com/albums/ww144/iyang_kl/P1000465.jpg)
(http://i714.photobucket.com/albums/ww144/iyang_kl/P1000466.jpg)
(http://i714.photobucket.com/albums/ww144/iyang_kl/P1000471.jpg)
(http://i714.photobucket.com/albums/ww144/iyang_kl/P1000483.jpg)
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: dpkong on September 06, 2012, 06:29:10 PM

I too would recommend an Explorer 2 although you would need to UP your budget a little bit. A prince from the UK wears one in the army ...

Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: cokacoka on September 06, 2012, 08:54:24 PM
do you need the function?

like altitude etc etc? if yeah then go for Sunto.

If you just want a sporty watch. SINN U1 seems good. just took a look at one just now. it's 6000 plus. but i believe you can get more discount.
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: davidtth on September 06, 2012, 09:14:51 PM
any Ball Hydrocarbon series, they are built for tough situation and visible all the time :)
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: besview on September 06, 2012, 09:33:32 PM
I for one,almost always wear my trusty rm300 Orient Mako XL be it hiking,scuba diving ,playing t.tennis .Why risk wearing a rm10k watch when a rm200 seiko will do?
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: kenixck on September 07, 2012, 06:11:15 AM
I for one,almost always wear my trusty rm300 Orient Mako XL be it hiking,scuba diving ,playing t.tennis .Why risk wearing a rm10k watch when a rm200 seiko will do?

actually that is how "some" rich people do it.  :Cheers:

i think pro-trek series / titanium is not bad ... (something between a g-shock and Suunto crossover)
not too cheap not too expensive, durable and you won't cry if damaged.

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d149/kenixck/protrek.jpg)

unless, digital/quartz is something that you are not looking at ...
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: kenixck on September 07, 2012, 06:18:45 AM
Get rolex explorer 2 pre own for around rm 11k, regards tony

exp2 pre-owned  around rm12k ... (sorry, trying to increase watch value here)  :angel: :Praying:
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: jacky8888 on September 07, 2012, 07:41:29 AM
Seiko MM300 SBDX001...
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: bulletnos on September 07, 2012, 07:47:15 AM
something over your budget, juz brough this for a hardcore adventure.

(http://i714.photobucket.com/albums/ww144/iyang_kl/P1000465.jpg)
(http://i714.photobucket.com/albums/ww144/iyang_kl/P1000466.jpg)
(http://i714.photobucket.com/albums/ww144/iyang_kl/P1000471.jpg)
(http://i714.photobucket.com/albums/ww144/iyang_kl/P1000483.jpg)

 :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

But I never 'submerse' my submersible before ler... :-X "sim-tia" wei...haha
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: tummybed on September 07, 2012, 08:35:09 AM
Seiko 007/009. Tested and proven with considerable bangs and knocks on drunk nights!
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: Godzillaz on September 07, 2012, 08:44:54 AM
I have a new found respect for the 24 now  :Cheers:

Regards
Tyler

something over your budget, juz brough this for a hardcore adventure.

(http://i714.photobucket.com/albums/ww144/iyang_kl/P1000465.jpg)
(http://i714.photobucket.com/albums/ww144/iyang_kl/P1000466.jpg)
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: sooncheng1990 on September 12, 2012, 07:11:38 AM
Seiko MM300 SBDX001...

i also thought of this watch. One classmate has one. But not cheap leh for a seiko...... :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: gloomis on September 12, 2012, 07:33:48 AM
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

But I never 'submerse' my submersible before ler... :-X "sim-tia" wei...haha

Bro, i m a hardcore outdoor guys and all my watches will be test to the maximum.
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: hanz079 on September 12, 2012, 07:37:45 AM
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

But I never 'submerse' my submersible before ler... :-X "sim-tia" wei...haha

Bro, i m a hardcore outdoor guys and all my watches will be test to the maximum.
Yup... Gloomis test his watches to the maximum... should share here too bro.
I know I have seen some nice pics or your submersible submerging...  ;D
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: chrisyen on September 14, 2012, 08:36:01 PM
Did I show this b4?

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/yenfoolun/ball%20engineer%20hydrocarbon%20tmt%20ti%20le/IMG_1785.jpg)

Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: chrisyen on September 14, 2012, 08:52:03 PM
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/yenfoolun/ball%20engineer%20hydrocarbon%20tmt%20ti%20le/IMG_1789.jpg)
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: chrisyen on September 14, 2012, 08:54:30 PM
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/yenfoolun/ball%20engineer%20hydrocarbon%20tmt%20ti%20le/IMG_1790.jpg)

Jus to proof the ball still run at -15degree
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: Enkidu on September 14, 2012, 09:25:49 PM
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/yenfoolun/ball%20engineer%20hydrocarbon%20tmt%20ti%20le/IMG_1790.jpg)

Jus to proof the ball still run at -15degree

Chris,
That's just a photo, not a video. How do we know it is still running?  :laugh:
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: kentkoh79 on September 14, 2012, 09:26:24 PM
I strongly recomment you this :

(http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t477/kentkoh79/photo.jpg)

It had been with me for the past 3 years for all sort of-toughest activities.... Rafting , swimming , diving, gang fighting.... (joking)...

Nothing great with the movement .... But what u can get is one of the hardest watch case made from metal on earth ! Its tegimentation process with the black hard coating is more than 2000 vickers... Which is roughly 12 times harder than the normal stainless steel 316l case. After 3 years i hardly found any hair line scratches on it... Completly look like NEW !!! No offence here.... Rolex or pam stainless steel casing if compare with this watch is just like : tau fu.... Ha! 

Anyway... Seems like not many sinn kaki at this forum....
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: besview on September 14, 2012, 09:26:39 PM
Seiko MM300 SBDX001...



Concur and it is so hunky and well built it makes my exp II look like a toy watch ;)
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: Enkidu on September 14, 2012, 09:32:01 PM
Seiko MM300 SBDX001...

Concur and it is so hunky and well built it makes my exp II look like a toy watch ;)

Yes, armed with a solid one piece case, screwed down crystal retaining ring and L-ring crystal gasket (I think) plus a tough additional rubber strap, not to mention the excellent 8L35 movement. Good value for money although yes, it can be expensive for a Seiko. 
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: dpkong on September 14, 2012, 09:46:22 PM

Anyway... Seems like not many sinn kaki at this forum....


I do like some of their models but then I never want to commit a sin... pun intended...
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: Enkidu on September 14, 2012, 09:58:08 PM

Anyway... Seems like not many sinn kaki at this forum....


I do like some of their models but then I never want to commit a sin... pun intended...

Ahem....ahem....I think it's pronounced ZINN.

I have one (the Sinn 656), not a bad choice, has a well tested ETA movement, comfortable to wear, very legible, fairly good timekeeping and comes at a price that is affordable. The small date window is not suited for a vintage WIS like me unfortunately.

(http://i1244.photobucket.com/albums/gg574/loochunboon/Sinn_13576.jpg)

(http://i1244.photobucket.com/albums/gg574/loochunboon/Sinn_13571.jpg)
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: zircon on September 15, 2012, 11:33:51 AM
i am using my seiko orange monster with rubber strap for offshore work and also outdoors....pretty good so far... but less than 1k  ;)

with your budget you could go for Ball hydrocarbons, Oris divers or luminox deep divers...and still have change  :P
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: besview on September 15, 2012, 12:34:11 PM

Anyway... Seems like not many sinn kaki at this forum....


Got Sinn kaki here;)

This can  take  -45 deg but I am not so daring as chrisyen

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v479/besview/Sinn/Sinn%20Arktis/DSC_4348.jpg)


Also this hunk

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v479/besview/Sinn/Sinn%20U1/DSCF5280-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: chrisyen on September 15, 2012, 08:30:07 PM
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/yenfoolun/ball%20engineer%20hydrocarbon%20tmt%20ti%20le/IMG_1790.jpg)

Jus to proof the ball still run at -15degree

Chris,
That's just a photo, not a video. How do we know it is still running?  :laugh:

I'm testing it for myself to know...
I wanna try the tmt n so call Oil that work at -40c
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: Godzillaz on September 18, 2012, 09:09:17 AM
Intriguing ... ... where do you find such refrigeration?

Regards
Tyler

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/yenfoolun/ball%20engineer%20hydrocarbon%20tmt%20ti%20le/IMG_1790.jpg)

Jus to proof the ball still run at -15degree

Chris,
That's just a photo, not a video. How do we know it is still running?  :laugh:

I'm testing it for myself to know...
I wanna try the tmt n so call Oil that work at -40c
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: chrisyen on September 18, 2012, 03:10:45 PM
I added dry ice from baskin robin to my fridge... Lol

Intriguing ... ... where do you find such refrigeration?

Regards
Tyler

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/yenfoolun/ball%20engineer%20hydrocarbon%20tmt%20ti%20le/IMG_1790.jpg)

Jus to proof the ball still run at -15degree

Chris,
That's just a photo, not a video. How do we know it is still running?  :laugh:

I'm testing it for myself to know...
I wanna try the tmt n so call Oil that work at -40c
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: GlySinn on September 19, 2012, 06:56:15 PM
Can't go wrong with this for the great outdoors...  ;D

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4dgC5CQwFuQ/UFm-ow52FXI/AAAAAAAAGTo/qoxJlkbn0aw/s800/IMG_20120919204546.jpg)
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: GlySinn on September 19, 2012, 07:01:56 PM
I also find this to be pretty good for the great outdoors ...  8)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-MZ523SaiORU/TpPmwIN-5II/AAAAAAAAGNA/f5Avix5kYHI/s800/IMG_20111011145017.jpg)
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: BBouvier on September 24, 2012, 08:51:03 PM
ARCHIMEDE-Outdoor!
=>
(http://www.ablogtoread.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/3.jpg)

Regards form Germany,
BBouvier
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: Everdying on September 25, 2012, 10:08:31 AM
 ;D
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/Glampyre/Misc/CGshock.jpg)
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: STT1987 on September 25, 2012, 12:21:10 PM
The most I will ever risk outdoors is a Seiko 5 or a Black Monster/Orange Monster.

There's this funny/horror story that I know of, of a fellow that lost a RM30K Rolex Submariner off a popular diving island spot in Thailand. The next day, half of the population of that island was diving in that area trying to find the Rolex for themselves. I do not want to be the person that lost a Rolex.

 :Laughing_on_floor:  :Laughing_on_floor:  :Blue:
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: Laktos Kid on September 25, 2012, 06:03:29 PM
Dear friends, i am looking for a sport watch or action watch / outdoor watch preferred by army or police personnels, explorers & outdoor people. Please recommend. My budget is around RM 10k.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D  :Dancing_banana: :Dancing_banana: :Dancing_banana: :Dancing_banana: :Praying: :Praying: :Praying:

If u want watches with functions that can be used when doing sport activities Suunto, T-touch, protrek would be nice
about the problems with T touch, it only affects the old generation. Tissot have improve the movement and they call it T-Touch II, the titanium model is very light i've tried it on before.

If u want a bit more high end - Ball, Omega, Damasko, Sinn etc. would be nice
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: Cocas on July 09, 2016, 01:53:15 PM
This German Made  Archimede Outdoor watch is unique and specially built for outdoor activities.
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: Cocas on July 09, 2016, 02:05:21 PM
LIMES diver watch is very nice too.
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: asimo on July 09, 2016, 04:27:05 PM

 can use JLC  (use by special forces) and Brequet... read somewhere that they are made for military use ...  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: spacewalker on July 09, 2016, 05:09:42 PM
I suggest TAG Heuer Formula 1 . Reliable quartz movement. 200 meters water resistant.
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: rkch1975 on July 11, 2016, 02:28:27 PM
I wear my Rolex Submariner for almost everything... gardening, drilling walls, running etc. Insanely robust  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: Jedirat on July 11, 2016, 03:33:20 PM
Outdoor Swiss wear with a budget of RM10k. I will pick Bell & Ross or Ball.
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: Sky 007 on July 11, 2016, 06:36:38 PM
Rolex Submariner 14060M can go any places !


(http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y363/kysoh28/Mobile%20Uploads/20160525_162746_zpsr6qg13gp.jpg) (http://s1030.photobucket.com/user/kysoh28/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160525_162746_zpsr6qg13gp.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: JeepWH on July 12, 2016, 08:10:40 AM
Seiko 007 for me any day
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: meoramri on July 12, 2016, 08:31:18 AM
A citizen eco drive for me


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Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: dualcarb on July 12, 2016, 12:18:32 PM
This is under 10K and is as tough as hell. I have been wearing this for almost all of my outdoors stuff of late. Swimming at the pool and the beach. Tennis, mucking around with the kids at the park, gym. So much so that I have been neglecting my other watches...the movement is top notch and has been accurate to +2 seconds a day so far. Not a common watch and, as most who would buy an "expensive" Seiko wouldn't care what others think. I buy a watch for my own pleasure too...not to impress others.

(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z157/dualcarb/Watches/ECA3220A-E597-4CAB-96C8-C71A8F3FA8A2.jpg) (http://s192.photobucket.com/user/dualcarb/media/Watches/ECA3220A-E597-4CAB-96C8-C71A8F3FA8A2.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: Cocas on June 08, 2017, 03:18:09 PM
Water activity watch?!? It's got to be Seiko Diver totally
Title: Re: Watch for outdoor activity
Post by: lshinxl on June 12, 2017, 07:27:26 PM
A preowned Bell & Ross BR01 or BR03 steel with canvas strap! Sturdy, beautiful, and very legible!