Rugged automatic watches?
Hi guys, my son (19 years old) has already broken 3 of my automatic watches cause by some reason everyone ended falling to floor and stop moving or something like this.... (all have been repaired)
In your experience and only talking about Automatic watches... which one you think should continue working after a fall (or some falls lol) ???
Thx
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Neilbarret
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fvrrd0MUjL0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fvrrd0MUjL0
Thx! I just watched it... two things about it:
1- It's out of my budget for a lot hahaha
2- I dont really like how it looks...
I’ve been quite happy with my Orient Kamasu in this regard. My 2 kids (5 and 2) like playing with my watches especially the divers as they like rotating the bezel, and the 2 year old has chucked it on the floor when something frustrates her (this is one of the reasons I don’t look at luxury brands), and it’s still going strong. Also not ridiculously priced.
The Victorinox I.N.O.X. Automatic is supposed to be fairly tough.
The Victorinox I.N.O.X. Automatic is supposed to be fairly tough.
Thx, Ill check a review... and I guess is also affordable.. update U$$469 at Jomashop. it comes with a protective removable bumper
Thx, Ill check a review... and I guess is also affordable.. update U$$469 at Jomashop. it comes with a protective removable bumper
The INOX models generally run $450-550 at Jomashop. Alternatively, most dive watches are tough, and the Epson/Seiko (Orient/Seiko) movements are fairly robust (and cheap to replace) if you want to go cheaper. I've heard stories about the toughness of the sub-$100 Invicta Pro Divers with Seiko NH35 movements. Last Prime day, the Invicta 8926OB (Rolex Submariner homage) was ~$54.
Does it have to be an automatic? a quartz would be flawless. You don’t have to go for a classic Gshock. A citizen Promaster tough would fit the bill too.
Does it have to be an automatic? a quartz would be flawless. You don’t have to go for a classic Gshock. A citizen Promaster tough would fit the bill too.
Yes, it has to be automatic :)
Yes, it has to be automatic :)
Then perhaps a Seiko with diashock would be ideal? A Seiko diver would also work well.
Get a pocket watch and keep the other end of the chain secured.
I think the reasons need to be analyzed and avoided. Put on and take off watches over a bed or other high, padded surface. Marc from Island Watch talks about the number of people that drop watches on tiled bathroom floors, and the obvious takeaway is to stop taking off watches over hard surfaces!
Full disclosure: I have a hand winder awaiting repair after it fell on a wooden floor, and my Seiko 5 fell from my hand as I nodded off while not wanting it on my wrist twice this week.