What's your perfect multi-purpose watch?

I really like watches with a clean dial; I think they go for a more formal look and are also great with a T-shirt and shorts.

But mostly they go not so well with water, and in the summer when you go for a swim, you have to take it off. In this case, I love the Nomos Club; it has a water resistance of 200 meters and a beautiful, clean, and simple dial. perfect for a suit and tie and for a day at the lake.

How do you feel about the topic, and what are your multi-purpose watches?

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I love simple and my collection skews that ways anyways in terms of my lifestyle and work. I have a Club as well but have not tried dressing it up yet. One of my grail watches is the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra, which leans towards the GADA aesthetic.

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I like a watch that does 2 or even 3 jobs, as it were. The problem is they are few and far between, at least in my collection. I recently got a Casio Oceanus and I think its great for formal occasions, but has the water resistance to do sporty with the occasional swim, certainly outdoors T shirt and shorts. Its down to what you think about your watch, a strap change can make a big difference. If I was looking for an all-rounder Hamilton Khaki seem to cover a fair few bases as is the Seiko Alpinist.

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SpecKTator

I love simple and my collection skews that ways anyways in terms of my lifestyle and work. I have a Club as well but have not tried dressing it up yet. One of my grail watches is the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra, which leans towards the GADA aesthetic.

You definitely have to try it.

Oh yes, the Aqua Terra is an incredible watch.

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weedge

I like a watch that does 2 or even 3 jobs, as it were. The problem is they are few and far between, at least in my collection. I recently got a Casio Oceanus and I think its great for formal occasions, but has the water resistance to do sporty with the occasional swim, certainly outdoors T shirt and shorts. Its down to what you think about your watch, a strap change can make a big difference. If I was looking for an all-rounder Hamilton Khaki seem to cover a fair few bases as is the Seiko Alpinist.

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A new strap really can change a watch.

The Hamilton is also a nice-looking watch, and one day I think I'll get the Seiko Alpinist.

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foghorn

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That dial looks absolutely stunning. Beautiful watch.

I've never owned a Sinn; can you recommend it?

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Coffee_and_Watches

That dial looks absolutely stunning. Beautiful watch.

I've never owned a Sinn; can you recommend it?

I do.

Sinn makes a fine product.

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My G-Shock square, although way overkill for my lifestyle, is my most multi-purpose watch (I use the stopwatch and timer all the time). Next to that, it would be my Timex Expedition mechanical.

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Coffee_and_Watches

You definitely have to try it.

Oh yes, the Aqua Terra is an incredible watch.

I'm afraid that if I try it on I might never take it off and then I'll be dropping my credit card and then going home with it. Have a couple others bigger priorities right now but one day baby, one day.

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SpecKTator

I'm afraid that if I try it on I might never take it off and then I'll be dropping my credit card and then going home with it. Have a couple others bigger priorities right now but one day baby, one day.

I know this feeling is too good.😅

I hope you get it one day!

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foghorn

I do.

Sinn makes a fine product.

I definitely have to check them out one day.

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jp_guitar

My G-Shock square, although way overkill for my lifestyle, is my most multi-purpose watch (I use the stopwatch and timer all the time). Next to that, it would be my Timex Expedition mechanical.

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These are also nice watches, they look really cool!

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This Ranger does it all for me. I swap the straps every now and again but the bracelet is perfect for me all the time. Keeping +1 second off per day deals it for me. I still see other watches but I think this really may be it for me.

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For under $200 with an automatic movement and 600 feet of water resistance, a Vostok Amohibia. And if I have one too many beers and fall off the boat and smash the watch against a turtle’s shell so what, they make them every day.

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This Ranger does it all for me. I swap the straps every now and again but the bracelet is perfect for me all the time. Keeping +1 second off per day deals it for me. I still see other watches but I think this really may be it for me.

The Ranger is a really cool watch and looks nice on natos too.

One second a day is great.

Enjoy it!

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My other watches actually also check 5.5 of 6 criteria:

  • Seiko 5 SNXS79 and SNKL41 - I just don't bring these to the beach as it has a more specific purpose in my lifestyle and work. Plus, these are only WR30.

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  • Benyar BY-5185M - This is WR100 but same reason as above.

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  • Columbia Field CL-1312 - I haven't brought this yet to the beach even if I can because it's WR50. But, I'm not inclined to as it's an almost vintage piece.

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Robcollects

Thanks for the post! Some parameters first:

  1. I’m weird

  2. I live near saltwater, so when you say ‘May need to use it near the water, I take that seriously’

  3. My definition of a dress watch, is, well, my own weird definition (see #1)

So, that said:

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That's an absolutely stunning watch🔥enjoy it.

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mainreasontostay
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not mine, but this is the ultimate everyday watch for me. Works with everything, suits every occasion, clean, simple, elegant, yet very rough and brutal for what it is. Perfect balance of masculinity and femininity.

That's true, a beautiful watch.

I also want to add one to my collection, a vintage one from the 70s or 80s.

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cota123

My Tudor BB58 is my go-to. If I need something that slides under the cuff, then it is my Lorier Falcon. Since you asked us to pick only one, it has to be the Falcon.

Also a very nice choice.

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hakki501

It's not perfect, but ticks 5.5 of my 6 criteria: Versatile & Adaptable, Comfortable Profile, Beautiful Design Elements (white space, clean, crisp, handset), Price/ Affordability, and X-Factor.

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Robust Design is half point as it's only WR50, but it doesn't stop me from using it while on the beach.

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Oh, and Indiglo 😉

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Really nice, especially on the nato it looks🔥

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hakki501

My other watches actually also check 5.5 of 6 criteria:

  • Seiko 5 SNXS79 and SNKL41 - I just don't bring these to the beach as it has a more specific purpose in my lifestyle and work. Plus, these are only WR30.

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  • Benyar BY-5185M - This is WR100 but same reason as above.

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  • Columbia Field CL-1312 - I haven't brought this yet to the beach even if I can because it's WR50. But, I'm not inclined to as it's an almost vintage piece.

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That's some nice pieces, i always have a soft spot for Seikos.

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Coffee_and_Watches

Really nice, especially on the nato it looks🔥

Thanks! Yeah, I also really like the black with white stripe 2-piece MN strap. 👍

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Coffee_and_Watches

That's some nice pieces, i always have a soft spot for Seikos.

Thanks again! Yep, Seikos can be really charming and stunning. 💯

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Multipurpose in terms of GADA would certainly be my Omega Seamaster 300M – and it’s quite interesting most watches fitting in these criteria are dive watches.

I don’t swim that often, so my Speedmaster would be multipurpose as well… 😉

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Coffee_and_Watches

That's true, a beautiful watch.

I also want to add one to my collection, a vintage one from the 70s or 80s.

Yeah, I really love vintage DJs. Not affordable to me yet, so I'm looking for a Tudor Prince Date) Be getting it later on)

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hakki501

Thanks again! Yep, Seikos can be really charming and stunning. 💯

That's true they make some really nice watches.

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janniswiese

Multipurpose in terms of GADA would certainly be my Omega Seamaster 300M – and it’s quite interesting most watches fitting in these criteria are dive watches.

I don’t swim that often, so my Speedmaster would be multipurpose as well… 😉

That's a hard battle, both of them are masterpieces.

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mainreasontostay

Yeah, I really love vintage DJs. Not affordable to me yet, so I'm looking for a Tudor Prince Date) Be getting it later on)

The Tudor is also a incredible watch, there's something about vintage Tudors that i really like.

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Coffee_and_Watches

The Tudor is also a incredible watch, there's something about vintage Tudors that i really like.

absolutely. Vintage tudors are on point.

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My multipurpose watch is either a Vario 1918 Trench, or a dive watch. Eventually, a Nomos Club will take the place of the 1918 though.