Best mechanical watch for a firefighter/EMT?
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Ball watches have a line of watches called Fireman. Also you might want to contact @benandwatch as I think he’s posted some fireman watches.
Marathon GSAR or Muhle Glashutte (sorry if spelling is wrong)
Ball watches have a line of watches called Fireman. Also you might want to contact @benandwatch as I think he’s posted some fireman watches.
William Wood Ruby Bronze it’s a beauty
William Wood Ruby Bronze it’s a beauty
That’s the one 😁
Sinn EZM series?
Ball watches have a line of watches called Fireman. Also you might want to contact @benandwatch as I think he’s posted some fireman watches.
Have seen these, very nice. Just a bit on the nose
William Wood Ruby Bronze it’s a beauty
Thanks for posting, they do look amazing. Maybe a bit overstated for my taste
Marathon GSAR or Muhle Glashutte (sorry if spelling is wrong)
Gsar definitely on the radar
For me it would be a Sinn, Damasko, Marathon or something of the like.
Check out the Victorinox I N O X watches. Their watches are pretty tough, and they even have a carbon model that can withstand extreme heat.
I would still prefer a gshock for its robustness and worry free affordability, but if you must wear mechanical watches, i think ISO6425 tested divers are tested not just for water resistance but also a certain level of shock resistance-which would translate to a more robust watch for your rough and tumble situations.
Good luck and be safe 🫡
Give Ocean Crawler a look. The shock resistance testing they do should provide the durabilty you need. Thank you for your service
How about the Sinn EZM 7? A watch they specifically designed for firefighters
Love my Seiko GMT but no screw down crown...think for a firefighter it needs to have that and be super durable...any Marathon would be a great choice
As a past EMS provider of over 10 years, this is the watch I used in the last portion of my career until June of 2023. I would check Orient field watches like this one and the other I used was a citizen eco drive that I no longer have.
I would still prefer a gshock for its robustness and worry free affordability, but if you must wear mechanical watches, i think ISO6425 tested divers are tested not just for water resistance but also a certain level of shock resistance-which would translate to a more robust watch for your rough and tumble situations.
Good luck and be safe 🫡
Thanks! As with most of us it's certainly not a 'need' or 'must'. Very much a 'want!'
Love my Seiko GMT but no screw down crown...think for a firefighter it needs to have that and be super durable...any Marathon would be a great choice
Yes, It's been a matter of luck that it's lasted so far. I've destroyed a Seiko 5, an eco drive, and 2 gw5600s so far...
How about the Sinn EZM 7? A watch they specifically designed for firefighters
I wasn't across this, great suggestion!! Thanks