Desseted Island Watch

Which kind of watch would you prefer to have on your wrist if you were to become stranded in a deserted island: mechanical or quartz?

Drop a photo of the watch you'd choose in the comments.

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I am cheating with a EcoDrive quartz 😁and assume the weather conditions are fantastic on this island. Preferably my BM7620 from Citizen.

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If I'm going to be in the sand, sun, and ocean all day, long enough to be building things, swinging tools, and wrestling creatures, it's gotta be this one.

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The one to rule them all...

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I changed my mind on the watch. I'd probably opt for the DW-291. The digital may not last as long as the HDA600 that I originally picked. However, I'd assume that the water resistance would be better. Though the HDA600 would still be a strong contender.

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ralland

The one to rule them all...

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I'd have opted for a Gshock if I had one that was solar powered in my collection.

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oddsocks

I'd have opted for a Gshock if I had one that was solar powered in my collection.

Jason ... dude ... all of your watch purchases are on hold until you get a GW-6900 or if that is too big I'll allow a GWM5610. 🤣 Cheers

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So I can get off the Island lol!

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If I was there it wouldn't be deserted.

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My G Shock GW5000U would be my choice.

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HokieHorology

So I can get off the Island lol!

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You win!

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ralland

Jason ... dude ... all of your watch purchases are on hold until you get a GW-6900 or if that is too big I'll allow a GWM5610. 🤣 Cheers

I've had my eye on the GW6900. I own the DW6900. 😅 so close, but so far. I've got a couple of relatives who say I'm difficult to shop for at holidays, so they're vying on who is going to get the GW6900 for me.

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G-shock always a G-shock

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Citizen eco-drive quartz

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If it were deserted, I would not care about the exact time.

But I would like to have a nice object to look at, for the sake of good mental health.

Therefore, I would take a nice and fun mechanical watch.

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Wilson, I think I'll wear the Rolex today.

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Stranded on a dessert island I think I would throw the watch away just like if I was sent to prison I wouldn't want a watch there either that would drive you crazy all you need to know on those places I'd day time night time .

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I would buy an over engineered Citizen eco drive or G-shock. I know for a fact those things are gonna run and not fail me if I drop them.

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DaveD60

My dog says take the solar eco-drive quartz 👍😊

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All the expertise one needs.

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wristwatchexplorer

I’m still going to be too busy to listen to someone sell me solar panels though 😇

They're relentless lol

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Reizer

Team Casio has entered the chat 😏

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I feel like that should be a season of Survivor. I don't watch it, but it would be funny to divvy up the teams by watches.

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Khaki Field Mechanical, but an eco-drive citizen or solar Casio would be right there as well

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I’d want a breitling emergency

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My Co-axial Omega. 10 year service intervals, no battery/capacitor, EMP proof & ridiculous accuracy for a mechanical.

If my life depends on it, that's why I bought it.

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Robert Redford wore an skx, Charlie Sheen a Willard, I guess a turtle for me or baby tuna, the big tuna is way too bulky.

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Quartz is only compromised by the battery in this situation.

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This one as I wouldnt have to worry about getting mugged !

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seattlegirrlie

G-shock always a G-shock

As soon I read the post title, I knew the comments would be chock full of G's! Just typing the words "only one watch" is enough to summon all the G Shock fans! 😂

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Reizer

As soon I read the post title, I knew the comments would be chock full of G's! Just typing the words "only one watch" is enough to summon all the G Shock fans! 😂

Rugged, solar, date/year to count how long you're on the Island. I mean, the thing might outlast me on a deserted Island

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seattlegirrlie

Rugged, solar, date/year to count how long you're on the Island. I mean, the thing might outlast me on a deserted Island

Yup. If you and the watch both survive you'll know exactly how wany days you were marooned for your speaking tour. 😂

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Okavango

Quartz is only compromised by the battery in this situation.

Not if it’s Solar.