Post by: Mossy on May 17, 2016, 08:46:44 PM
Oh and I believe both of those are solar powered which would be handy long term.
Post by: Magnum_Willys on May 17, 2016, 09:17:51 PM
Post by: Caretaker on May 17, 2016, 09:52:04 PM
Post by: Mossy on May 17, 2016, 10:00:14 PM
Mossy, Why not get an Activity Monitor watch? There are a number of really good ones on the market with GPS, heart rate monitor, steps, time, weather, etc. ??
I don't think they are very well protected I guess. Looking for something pretty durable for work and in the woods.
Post by: Duckslayer89 on May 17, 2016, 10:08:42 PM
I'm trying to decide between the Casio mudman or pathfinder. I haven't worn a watch in years but it's getting a little old turning on and checking my rino for basic information all the time in the woods. Looking for digital with a good backlight, waterproof, compass and thermometer. I have it down to those two because they seem to be the "smaller" size abc watches but I'm open to ideas.
Oh and I believe both of those are solar powered which would be handy long term.
I have a G shock and it is sweet. I'm not sure if they have the compass and stuff but I think Casio makes G shock so I'm a fan. I'll take a look at the mudman and pathfinder
Post by: Cylvertip on May 17, 2016, 10:16:34 PM
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Post by: Alchase on May 19, 2016, 11:55:15 AM
I have a few watches ranging from a Jarger-LeCoultre Master Ultru Thin to my daily wear a Timex Ironman Triathelon.
On a modern digital watch it is not uncommon to have a battery last 5-8 years of daily wear.
I would make a list of the features you want, then go look at the faces. Some are harder to read then others, and some are horrible with the light on. I prefer the Indiglo style of lighting. It is allot easier for my eyes to see in the dark.
The I would also replace the band. Most bands that come on watches totally suck, there are exceptions though. I am very hard on bands, so I prefer a rubber for a daily band, I have yet to break one.
Post by: Duckslayer89 on May 19, 2016, 12:05:34 PM
Honestly solar in a watch is pretty much a gimmick.
I have a few watches ranging from a Jarger-LeCoultre Master Ultru Thin to my daily wear a Timex Ironman Triathelon.
On a modern digital watch it is not uncommon to have a battery last 5-8 years of daily wear.
I would make a list of the features you want, then go look at the faces. Some are harder to read then others, and some are horrible with the light on. I prefer the Indiglo style of lighting. It is allot easier for my eyes to see in the dark.
The I would also replace the band. Most bands that come on watches totally suck, there are exceptions though. I am very hard on bands, so I prefer a rubber for a daily band, I have yet to break one.
My battery on my g shock says 10+ years
Post by: Mossy on May 19, 2016, 07:53:36 PM
Honestly solar in a watch is pretty much a gimmick.
I have a few watches ranging from a Jarger-LeCoultre Master Ultru Thin to my daily wear a Timex Ironman Triathelon.
On a modern digital watch it is not uncommon to have a battery last 5-8 years of daily wear.
I would make a list of the features you want, then go look at the faces. Some are harder to read then others, and some are horrible with the light on. I prefer the Indiglo style of lighting. It is allot easier for my eyes to see in the dark.
The I would also replace the band. Most bands that come on watches totally suck, there are exceptions though. I am very hard on bands, so I prefer a rubber for a daily band, I have yet to break one.
Good advice with lighting since that is a big importance for me. I haven't worn a watch for probably 10 years due to them just not lasting. Generally it was the battery but sometimes they just quit. I got tired of spending $100 a year for a new watch so I quit.
Post by: M_ray on May 20, 2016, 10:59:09 AM
As far as the two you are considering the Pathfinder looks cool ... I compared the Garmin and Suunto last year, went with the Suunto ambit with heart monitor mostly because the face is large and easy to read plus I got tired of replacing cheap watches. :twocents: