I want to buy a wristwatch.

Scythe

<div class="IPBDescription">Help Scythe Buy!</div>I'm looking to buy a new wristwatch, as the one I have is an old hand-me-down that loses about a second a day, and the interface is terrible. Changed batteries, still runs slow.

My requirements:

* Small - Face no more than 35mm across,
* Digital ONLY - No analogue hands,
* Glass face - Or something similarly difficult to scratch,
* Entirely metal body - No plastic. Stainless steel, aluminum or titanium preferred,
* Dual time,
* Alarm,
* Countdown timer,
* Stopwatch,
* 24-hour time,
* Glancing at the watchface, without pushing any buttons, should tell me: The time, including hours, minutes and seconds, the day of the month and the day of the week.
* A good backlight - Not a pair of piddling little lights,
* The digits must be sensibly proportioned, not stupidly elongated,
* 100m waterproof,
* Standard-size and configuration to attach a band.

Optionals:

* Having the month displayed as a number would be nice, but not a requirement,
* An electronic compass built-in would be nice too.

Price is not a factor, but I don't want to pay over a grand, let's say.

I CANNOT FIND ANY DAMN THING D:

The closest I can manage is maybe something by <a href="http://www.timex.com/gp/product/B0000TIJ04/sr=1-20/qid=1237772835/ref=sr_1_20/181-5718969-9563018?ie=UTF8&m=A1S5XB33AHYRMX&n=238505011&timexBrand=core" target="_blank">Timex</a> (except this one is huge). I had a watch very similar to <a href="http://www.timex.com/gp/product/B0000TIJ6S/sr=1-24/qid=1237772835/ref=sr_1_24/181-5718969-9563018?ie=UTF8&m=A1S5XB33AHYRMX&n=238505011&timexBrand=core" target="_blank">this</a> one, it was perfect until the little plastic band clips broke.

Halp me, interwebs!

--Scythe--

X_Stickman

Man, you want a cartoon sheep on it that reads you the time in a cute voice too?

Real men use analogue.



That said, here:

<a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PXOFS0?smid=A1UCZ1H86VJ5FG&tag=nextag-sports-mp-delta-20&linkCode=asn" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PXOFS0?smid=A...mp;linkCode=asn</a>

lolfighter

<!--quoteo(post=1703268:date=Mar 23 2009, 01:28 AM:name=Scythe)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Scythe @ Mar 23 2009, 01:28 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1703268"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->The closest I can manage is maybe something by <a href="http://www.timex.com/gp/product/B0000TIJ04/sr=1-20/qid=1237772835/ref=sr_1_20/181-5718969-9563018?ie=UTF8&m=A1S5XB33AHYRMX&n=238505011&timexBrand=core" target="_blank">Timex</a> (except this one is huge).<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
My watch recently ran out of battery, and since I've had it for over ten years and one of the buttons has broken off, I thought I'd get a new one rather than have the battery replaced. My old watch is about 50mm across, how big is that one? I can't seem to find any dimensions on the site.

<!--quoteo(post=1703268:date=Mar 23 2009, 01:28 AM:name=Scythe)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Scythe @ Mar 23 2009, 01:28 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1703268"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I had a watch very similar to <a href="http://www.timex.com/gp/product/B0000TIJ6S/sr=1-24/qid=1237772835/ref=sr_1_24/181-5718969-9563018?ie=UTF8&m=A1S5XB33AHYRMX&n=238505011&timexBrand=core" target="_blank">this</a> one, it was perfect until the little plastic band clips broke.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
What's wrong with that one?

Konohas Perverted Hermit

I'd recommend Fossil's Arkitekt because it is an all stainless steal watch with a glass face but it isn't digital.

ZiGGY

Ive had my trusty seiko kinetic for about 6 years now, it fits little of your requirements but still... I ###### love this watch <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink-fix.gif" />

remi

While we're on the topic, I have been looking for an elegant, interesting, and mostly readable watch for quite a time. There are some close to what I want on <a href="http://tokyoflash.com" target="_blank">http://tokyoflash.com</a> ... does anyone know of any other "interesting" watch sites?

This is probably the one i like the most:
<a href="http://www.tokyoflash.com/en/watches/tokyoflash/rogue/" target="_blank">http://www.tokyoflash.com/en/watches/tokyoflash/rogue/</a>

These two are neat but they look cheap:
<a href="http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/watches/5cf4/" target="_blank">http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/watches/5cf4/</a>
<a href="http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/watches/a59a/" target="_blank">http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/watches/a59a/</a>

this one is neat too, albeit a little blocky:
<a href="http://www.tokyoflash.com/en/watches/kisai/sensai/" target="_blank">http://www.tokyoflash.com/en/watches/kisai/sensai/</a>

and this one is pretty plain, but it has a certain style to it:
<a href="http://www.tokyoflash.com/en/watches/nekura/tundra/" target="_blank">http://www.tokyoflash.com/en/watches/nekura/tundra/</a>

My old watch was this one, but it has since broke:
<a href="http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/watches/6a17/" target="_blank">http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/watches/6a17/</a>


So, anyone know any other places I could browse for interesting watches?

remi

<!--quoteo(post=1703291:date=Mar 23 2009, 02:49 AM:name=ZiGGY)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ZiGGY @ Mar 23 2009, 02:49 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1703291"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Ive had my trusty seiko kinetic for about 6 years now, it fits little of your requirements but still... I ###### love this watch <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink-fix.gif" /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Those self winding watches are pretty awesome (expensive, though).

locallyunscene

<!--quoteo(post=1703268:date=Mar 22 2009, 08:28 PM:name=Scythe)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Scythe @ Mar 22 2009, 08:28 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1703268"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->* Dual time,<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
What do you mean by this?

TychoCelchuuu

<!--quoteo(post=1703305:date=Mar 23 2009, 08:10 AM:name=locallyunscene)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(locallyunscene @ Mar 23 2009, 08:10 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1703305"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->What do you mean by this?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
New York Time!

*hits button*

Australia Time!

*hits button*

New York Time!

*hits button*

Australia Time!

locallyunscene

<!--quoteo(post=1703315:date=Mar 23 2009, 11:32 AM:name=TychoCelchuuu)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TychoCelchuuu @ Mar 23 2009, 11:32 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1703315"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->New York Time!

*hits button*

Australia Time!

*hits button*

New York Time!

*hits button*

Australia Time!<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Ah.

*pictures Scythe doing this over and over again*

lolfighter

Including the yelling.

DiscoZombie

Watches seem like a step backwards in this day and age, except maybe as a fashion statement. Do people really need to know the time often enough that it's too much trouble to pull out a cell phone? granted most cell phones don't have all those features, but for the price of some of the fancy watches I've seen, get a dang iPhone (or similar smart phone), which I'm sure has apps to do everything under the sun.

Geminosity

If it weren't for the fact I don't like having things on my wrists I'd totally get a tokyoflash rogue. Fell in love with them the minute I saw them on the site :3

I've tried wearing watches before but I always end up taking them off subconsciously and lose them somewhere :s

TychoCelchuuu

<!--quoteo(post=1703323:date=Mar 23 2009, 03:37 PM:name=DiscoZombie)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(DiscoZombie @ Mar 23 2009, 03:37 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1703323"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Watches seem like a step backwards in this day and age, except maybe as a fashion statement. Do people really need to know the time often enough that it's too much trouble to pull out a cell phone? granted most cell phones don't have all those features, but for the price of some of the fancy watches I've seen, get a dang iPhone (or similar smart phone), which I'm sure has apps to do everything under the sun.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Agreed, although I don't have a cell phone so for me a watch is essential. Most people I know don't have watches, though. They just use their phones.

lolfighter

Knowing the time with a flick of the wrist becomes second nature once you're used to it, and it's a lot faster than pulling out your cellphone. I also leave my phone at home sometimes, and it's nice to know what the time is anyway. And I've grown so used to wearing a watch that it feels weird not to have one. I'm still wearing my nonfunctional watch.

Scythe

I must sometimes go without a mobile phone as I often work in prisons, where such things are prohibited.

--Scythe--

P.S. inb4 "lol Australia si prison teheheeh"

Abra

I rarely go anywhere without my phone. If I was to get a watch I would get a casio-type watch. I would get some silvery analoge model - 's way classier.

lolfighter

<!--quoteo(post=1703351:date=Mar 24 2009, 07:01 AM:name=Scythe)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Scythe @ Mar 24 2009, 07:01 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1703351"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->P.S. inb4 "lol Australia si prison teheheeh"<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Can I still say it if I express it more eloquently?

Scythe

<!--quoteo(post=1703356:date=Mar 24 2009, 09:08 PM:name=lolfighter)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(lolfighter @ Mar 24 2009, 09:08 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1703356"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Can I still say it if I express it more eloquently?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

No.

--Scythe--

remi

<!--quoteo(post=1703358:date=Mar 24 2009, 07:01 AM:name=Scythe)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Scythe @ Mar 24 2009, 07:01 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1703358"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->No.

--Scythe--<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I veto this decision. Please try to be your eloquentist.

Xyth

If you are really looking for something high-quality, I'd recommend Wenger Swiss-Military.
<a href="http://www.wengerna.com/commando-watches" target="_blank">http://www.wengerna.com/commando-watches</a>
I have <a href="http://www.wengerna.com/commando-chrono-74705" target="_blank">this</a> one myself. It's done me quite well over the past 2 years and is really a gorgeous watch.
They aren't specifically what you asked for in the OP, but if you are really looking for something that will last forever and look hella sharp, I'd go for one of these. Digital watches always struck me as juvenile, just personal preference though.

lolfighter

It's kind of silly to recommend a mechanical watch when a digital one was explicitly requested. It's even more silly to attempt to turn this into yet another flamewar by calling digital watches "juvenile," this being pure, unadulterated conjecture.
Begone from this thread, you have proven unworthy of it. You may return once you have repented your sins.

Xyth

Hah, another digital watch fanboy I see. Tell me, does all your jewelry come from cracker-jack boxes or do you go the extra mile to purchase your formal wear watches from walmart?
No amount of indiglo will illuminate the empty shell wear your fashion-sense used to be.

Scythe

<!--quoteo(post=1703377:date=Mar 25 2009, 12:39 AM:name=lolfighter)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(lolfighter @ Mar 25 2009, 12:39 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1703377"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->It's kind of silly to recommend a mechanical watch when a digital one was explicitly requested. It's even more silly to attempt to turn this into yet another flamewar by calling digital watches "juvenile," this being pure, unadulterated conjecture.
Begone from this thread, you have proven unworthy of it. You may return once you have repented your sins.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Ok, you can make a crack about Australia now.


<!--quoteo(post=1703401:date=Mar 25 2009, 06:17 AM:name=Xyth)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Xyth @ Mar 25 2009, 06:17 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1703401"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Hah, another digital watch fanboy I see. Tell me, does all your jewelry come from cracker-jack boxes or do you go the extra mile to purchase your formal wear watches from walmart?
No amount of indiglo will illuminate the empty shell wear your fashion-sense used to be.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

I am a man. I don't wear jewellery.

--Scythe--

lolfighter

<!--quoteo(post=1703401:date=Mar 24 2009, 09:17 PM:name=Xyth)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Xyth @ Mar 24 2009, 09:17 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1703401"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Hah, another digital watch fanboy I see. Tell me, does all your jewelry come from cracker-jack boxes or do you go the extra mile to purchase your formal wear watches from walmart?
No amount of indiglo will illuminate the empty shell wear your fashion-sense used to be.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
You have not repented, and yet you stand here before me, repeating your sin. Make humble your heart, child, and turn from your sinful ways. Otherwise, do as you were already told and depart from this thread, leaving it to those who actually engage in the subject matter.

*Leave him be, he has been warned* --Comprox

Xyth

*cut it out, now* --Comprox

X_Stickman

<!--quoteo(post=1703402:date=Mar 24 2009, 08:22 PM:name=Scythe)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Scythe @ Mar 24 2009, 08:22 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1703402"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Ok, you can make a crack about Australia now.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->


Ok, uhh.... Hmmm....

Ah, yeah. Here we go.

*Ahem*

You mentioned in the topic that you want to BUY a wristwatch. Hah! We all know that Australians don't BUY things, what with Australia just being a giant prison and everything.

Yeahhhhhhhhhhh.........

That'll do.

locallyunscene

<!--quoteo(post=1703467:date=Mar 25 2009, 11:19 AM:name=X_Stickman)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(X_Stickman @ Mar 25 2009, 11:19 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1703467"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Ok, uhh.... Hmmm....

Ah, yeah. Here we go.

*Ahem*

You mentioned in the topic that you want to BUY a wristwatch. Hah! We all know that Australians don't BUY things, what with Australia just being a giant prison and everything.

Yeahhhhhhhhhhh.........

That'll do.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I would have gone with, "How many cigarettes are you willing to spend" because it would at least be semi-on -opic.

lolfighter

He meant ME. YOU are british. YOU sent all your convicts FROM your rainy, overcast island to a sunny place with great beaches. You STILL look silly for that.

Align

Sunny like Sahara.

X_Stickman

<!--quoteo(post=1703482:date=Mar 25 2009, 06:01 PM:name=lolfighter)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(lolfighter @ Mar 25 2009, 06:01 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1703482"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->He meant ME. YOU are british. YOU sent all your convicts FROM your rainy, overcast island to a sunny place with great beaches. You STILL look silly for that.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->


I guess that's why Australia has risen to be such a dominant, global power....


OH WAIT