Watches...... For Motor Boating

[vas]

being a cheapskate, bought s/h off ebay a Quatix (that's version1, probably 6-7yrs old?) other than the broken strap (to be expected) it works v.well indeed and haven't bothered to learn to use it properly. Bought it mainly as a a/p controller, but signal is not that great based on the placement of the GHC10 controller. It does work though!
use it mainly to check orientation, baro and temp (although it seems to be affected by my hand a lot -swim for more than ten mins and temp stabilises)
would I pay 500+ for a all bells and whistles latest model? most likely no, would expect to have heartmonitor as well for starters
anyway, good and strong watches it seems and you don't have to remove it to work chiselling or hammering things about on the boat like my old analogue Omega

V.

 

[Martxer]

Called in at a tag dealer over the weekend, enquired about the benefit of a service as my current watch is gaining time.

Apparently it’s a common occurrence so I wouldn’t recommend Tag

 

[vas]

all auto (but not Quartz) wrist watches gain or loose time. Dunno what happens if you go up to 20k+ swiss masterpieces...

 

[Greg2]

Called in at a tag dealer over the weekend, enquired about the benefit of a service as my current watch is gaining time.

Apparently it’s a common occurrence so I wouldn’t recommend Tag

Interesting - I was looking a Tag online last night and quite liked some of their offerings but probably not for everyday use around the boat.

all auto (but not Quartz) wrist watches gain or loose time. Dunno what happens if you go up to 20k+ swiss masterpieces...

I didn’t know that but my main option is quartz so should be okay.

 

[fred247]

all auto (but not Quartz) wrist watches gain or loose time. Dunno what happens if you go up to 20k+ swiss masterpieces...

they are no different my yachtmaster can be +/- 10 seconds a day

 

[julians]

A 20 quid casio will be way more accurate than any mechanical watch regardless of price.

But accuracy is not why you buy a mechanical watch

 

[Farmer Piles]

I just use an Apek divers'watch. 200m waterproof - need that for when I snorkel to 190m!! - so properly water resistant, bezel for basic time measuring and very luminous after dark. Not big, not heavy or expensive, tough, just does the job. A battery lasts at least 2 years and my local dive shop will put a new one in for £15. Had it for six or more years now. About £120.
I do like swimming too so toying with getting a Garmin Swim 2. Blue tooth, Strava, GPS and built for the sea. £150-220.

 

[Greg2]

I just use an Apek divers'watch. 200m waterproof - need that for when I snorkel to 190m!! - so properly water resistant, bezel for basic time measuring and very luminous after dark. Not big, not heavy or expensive, tough, just does the job. A battery lasts at least 2 years and my local dive shop will put a new one in for £15. Had it for six or more years now. About £120.
I do like swimming too so toying with getting a Garmin Swim 2. Blue tooth, Strava, GPS and built for the sea. £150-220.

Just looked the Apeks up - a lot of watch for the money!
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[Farmer Piles]

Yeah, they are good value, not too big or heavy and tough as nails. As I said above, I have had mine for about 5-6 years, faultlessly. Wear it on the farm, surfing, swimming, boating as well as a bit of diving.

 

[Martxer]

Garmin currently have a sale on their watches ,ending soon

 

[dunedin]

A 20 quid casio will be way more accurate than any mechanical watch regardless of price.

But accuracy is not why you buy a mechanical watch

So not to tell the time ? Is it pure pose then?

 

[julians]

So not to tell the time ? Is it pure pose then?

Dunno, you'd better ask someone with an expensive watch.

I suspect some do it for the pose, some do it because they like the thought that the watch was hand made by craftsmen etc.

Many reasons I suppose.

 

[vas]

in my case mom bought dad an Omega Seamaster in 62 when they got married.
in 99 when I got married I thought I'll follow that and organised for myself and the wife the (then) current Omega Seamasters.
Still have dad's one which I've inherited after he passed away...
Granted, it's not really an expensive what at 1grand or so, when there are LOTS of watches in the tens of thou!

forgot to mention that another reason is that certain watches are considered status/wealth symbol (at least down here). Luckily not Omegas (else I wouldn't dare buying it)

 

[BruceK]

all auto (but not Quartz) wrist watches gain or loose time. Dunno what happens if you go up to 20k+ swiss masterpieces...

My seiko kinetics were good for a few seconds a month which was more than acceptable. Not bad for a cheap auto watch that you could put on and never have to take off.

 

[Greg2]

My seiko kinetics were good for a few seconds a month which was more than acceptable. Not bad for a cheap auto watch that you could put on and never have to take off.

+1
Wore mine constantly until it packed up a few weeks ago and it kept good time for many years until a month or two before it packed up. I will probably get it fixed even though I am likely to get a new watch.
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[ShaneAtSea]

Hi All,

I am looking for some advice on the best watches around to use while Motor Boating. I have a number of heavy metal watches and I want something lighter and more sporty to use while on the boat.

I have been looking at a Garmin but I am not sure I will use most of the features for Running etc but I like the fact it has a build-in GPS.

Thanks in advance and I look forward to your recommendations.

James

Best boating watches: 6 of the best quality timepieces for boaters

Best boating watches: 6 of the best quality timepieces for boaters

 

[Greg2]

My search led me to Elliot Brown who impressed me with their ethos, which is to produce robust watches suited to many challenging environments - they strapped one to the bow of one of the Clipper yachts on the round the world race and it was still ticking at the end of the race!

The Holton Professional range (based on the watches they supply to the military) appealed and the 20% discount I got via DDS persuaded me to order the NIVO, which should arrive tomorrow. It has a nod to Orfordness, which east coast boaters will know for its over falls on an ebbing tide and which provided a very lively (horrendous) wind over tide experience on our first long coastal passage with the family many years ago. Never to be forgotten, it is still the subject of family stories! ?
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[Jamie Dundee]

Best boating watches: 6 of the best quality timepieces for boaters

Best boating watches: 6 of the best quality timepieces for boaters

I’ve had a Christopher Ward Rosso Corsa for 8 years. Quite fragile and not suitable for boats or manual jobs. Mine looks old after quite careful and infrequent use.

 

[julians]

Timepieces, is there a more pretentious word than that?

What's wrong with watch?

 

[dunedin]

Timepieces, is there a more pretentious word than that?

What's wrong with watch?

Perhaps because for actualy telling the time a Casio watch or similar is incredibly accurate and functional.
These are fashion accessories or fashion pieces?