looking for a wrist chronometer that is self winding... tactical in hardness and durability... perhaps some field operators here can suggest choices...
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How can you tell?If you want a true EMP proof watch, then you'll need to make sure it is all mechanical.
A lot of current self winding watches actually have a small electrical component in them to regulate the time as it's so much easier to do than to try to build a really accurate fully mechanical watch.
not looking for a wrist watch that runs off of battery power... something that is mechanical, accurate, should be self winding not manually wound... with tactical ruggedness... and for less than $1,000.... not looking to spend on Rolex, Omega, etc.If you want a true EMP proof watch, then you'll need to make sure it is all mechanical.
A lot of current self winding watches actually have a small electrical component in them to regulate the time as it's so much easier to do than to try to build a really accurate fully mechanical watch.
not looking for a wrist watch that runs off of battery power... something that is mechanical, accurate, should be self winding not manually wound... with tactical ruggedness... and for less than $1,000.... not looking to spend on Rolex, Omega, etc.
The least expensive "used" automatic movement watches that I can find, of quality manufacture, start around $1300. New they start around $3000.not looking for a wrist watch that runs off of battery power... something that is mechanical, accurate, should be self winding not manually wound... with tactical ruggedness... and for less than $1,000.... not looking to spend on Rolex, Omega, etc.
not looking for a wrist watch that runs off of battery power... something that is mechanical, accurate, should be self winding not manually wound... with tactical ruggedness... and for less than $1,000.... not looking to spend on Rolex, Omega, etc.
the fuck is a "tactical" watch?
what are you doing where you need "tactical" time pieces?
get yourself a solar G-shock when you need to operate operationally.
Black or FDEthe fuck is a "tactical" watch?
Amazon.com : MAH Wrist Watch Sundial Compass with Case. C-3117 : Garden & Outdoor
Amazon.com : MAH Wrist Watch Sundial Compass with Case. C-3117 : Garden & Outdoorwww.amazon.com
emp proof, self-winding, no batteries, shock proof, waterproof. Only catch is it is solar powered.
+1the fuck is a "tactical" watch?
what are you doing where you need "tactical" time pieces?
get yourself a solar G-shock when you need to operate operationally.
+1
What a gay ass thread.
Here's your emp proof watch:
if you can afford a Rolex, you can afford the $800 service every 10 years.Seiko Stainless dive watch. Mine has been on my wrist for 25 years without servicing and runs like a champ. And when it dies, I’ll pick up another for the next 25 years of use. If that day ever comes. Be aware with Rolex, you’ll require regular expensive service intervals to maintain warranty.
Solar powered? Miss me with that Hippy shit.waterproof, emp proof, no batteries or winding required. just add sunshine.
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SHEEEEEEEEEEEUTTTTTTTTTTT. Glock mags...dang it. I thought I was supposed to get STANAG mag compatibility.Black or FDE
Molle compatible
Accepts glock mags
SHEEEEEEEEEEEUTTTTTTTTTTT. Glock mags...dang it. I thought I was supposed to get STANAG mag compatibility.
Keep in mind, the kinetic and solar watches still have to have battery changes, but I think it's 8-10 years - well at least solar. Not sure if the kinetic just charges a capacitor.
I agree. I have no watches other than either quartz with plain-old battery or automatics. If there is an EMP, being solar, kinetic, normal battery, it won't matter they will all be fried.Avoid these types.
I've had to replace capacitors, and it's expensive and a PITA. And the capacitors can last another 2 years, 5 years, or just a few months. (Ask me how I know).
The purely Mechanical watches have no battery or capacitor.
Interesting, My computer, iPad, iPhone, and Casio g-shock watch are all within a sec of each other...I have 6 different clocks between my phone, radio, car, etc etc etc and NONE of them are "Identical".
Just now my Phone says 12:59 and my Computer says 12:55.
So if a 4 minute difference in times that are controlled by outside sources is A-OK, don't bother obsessing over the minutia of a few seconds a day change. By the time you notice it's substantially off, you'll have probably taken it off for more than 2 days and used up the power reserve anyway and reset it.
Interesting, My computer, iPad, iPhone, and Casio g-shock watch are all within a sec of each other...
My current watch, I normally adjust the time every other month or so when I have to manually adjust the date. Not that it's off enough I can tell. I have had watches in the past that were off enough in a month that you could tell.So if a 4 minute difference in times that are controlled by outside sources is A-OK, don't bother obsessing over the minutia of a few seconds a day change. By the time you notice it's substantially off, you'll have probably taken it off for more than 2 days and used up the power reserve anyway and reset it.
The ONLY "Auto Wind" watches that use batteries are:
Seiko and Citizen . . . They either charge the battery using the oscillating weight or the sun.
If you want a CHEAP Mechanical watch that will last a long time. Seiko SKX007
Screwdown Crown, Rated to 200M and cheap.
If you want a "Rugged" mechanical watch without a big price tag, you need to look at things like Hamilton. They are made by SWATCH group (Omega) and you can find them all over the place for way under $1000.
Here's a "Tactical" Blacked out, Chronograph, ALL Mechanical, Some extra Latitude/longitude shit ? Idk.
$850.
The movement is a 7750 and in such a high use in the world that literally every watch repair place probably has components IN STOCK.
The 7750 has been in use since at least the 80s and has been mass produced hundreds of thousands of times a year.
I can vouch for that... I have a Rolex Submariner and it is good for loosing 4 minutes a month like, well, clock workMy current watch, I normally adjust the time every other month or so when I have to manually adjust the date. Not that it's off enough I can tell. I have had watches in the past that were off enough in a month that you could tell.