[Levitron]

My requirements:
-used outdoors in sports, hiking, traveling
-waterproof
-gadgets would be nice (i.e. compass, temperature, etc.)

[seakrait]

timex?

timex.ca ... check out the "outdoors" section.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c44/seakrait/ws4.jpg

http://www.timex.ca/EXPEDITION-WS4-SKT49665U4-P225C75.aspx?l=e

edit: yes, this is over your budget but they have other cheaper watches on their site with less functions. besides, it's TIMEX, "they take a lickin' and keep on tickin'!"

[Tegra_Devil]

walmart actually has "some" decent watches for pretty cheap

[Kim Jong Un]

timex expedition got my vote!

[Spectre_Cdn]

timex or casio
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[boatcaptain]

swatch?

[SkinnyPupp]

5 replies and nobody has said G-Shock? WOW.

Get a Riseman

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb225/G-Geolog/Riseman/Riseman1.jpg

Altimeter, thermometer, barometer, everything you need (and don't need ;)) from a watch

[Levitron]

Thanks...the Riseman looks like a good suggestion.

The WS4 is a little too big unfortunately.

[SkinnyPupp]

If you need a compass, you can look at Casio ProTrek too. They are basically a variation on the G-Shock. They are usually quite big though, but not as fugly as that Timex up there

[murd0c]

with the Canadian dollar so good right now you should go to the states to check them out. Maybe shop around here and buy the one you want off ebay for cheaper?

[seakrait]

lol. how much are g-shocks anyway?

[murd0c]

saw them on ebay for around $150

[MWR34]

http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/atmos-gshock-pink-polka-dots-1-540x405.jpg

[SkinnyPupp]

lol. how much are g-shocks anyway?
There are literally hundreds of models to choose from, ranging from $99 to $6000

A RiseMan will be about $150-200, depending on model.

[insomniac]

yeah g-shock is the way to go.
form+function=win :D

[LiquidTurbo]

My requirements:
-used outdoors in sports, hiking, traveling
-waterproof
-gadgets would be nice (i.e. compass, temperature, etc.)

A basic Timex Iron Man watch suits your needs and those are only $25-$80. I had the most basic one while travelling around in Asia.. it just kicked ass. If you're going to be hiking/travelling, it'll get banged up anyway.

How often would you really need compass/temp gauge? It sounds useful on paper, but I think in day to day life it's unnecessary and you'd be dragging lost of unnecessary weight around.

It's kinda like those calculator watches.

http://www.theoldtech.com/store/images/uploads/ca53w.jpg

Save the money for a fancier watch for other occasions!

[tegz]

A basic Timex Iron Man watch suits your needs and those are only $25-$80. I had the most basic one while travelling around in Asia.. it just kicked ass. If you're going to be hiking/travelling, it'll get banged up anyway.

How often would you really need compass/temp gauge? It sounds useful on paper, but I think in day to day life it's unnecessary and you'd be dragging lost of unnecessary weight around.

It's kinda like those calculator watches.

http://www.theoldtech.com/store/images/uploads/ca53w.jpg

Save the money for a fancier watch for other occasions!

There's been so many times when I was lost and thought to myself "if only I had a fricken compass on me right now!"

[LiquidTurbo]

^
Sarcasm?

If not,
haha fair enough. You're probably better off with a iPhone or some GPS shit or something.

[fishing666]

yeah..avoid extras...keep it simple and use a watch for what it is, a watch.

[elwell]

G shock

[SkinnyPupp]

I never knew how useful a compass would be until I had one on my PDA

[tegz]

^
Sarcasm?

If not,
haha fair enough. You're probably better off with a iPhone or some GPS shit or something.

By all means no, LOL, I do have a terrible sense of direction though..

screw iPhone!!!!! i hate apple >=/

[nipples]

What about that tissot touch thing? That's got those functions too no?
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[Supafly]

What about that tissot touch thing? That's got those functions too no?
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umm i think those are just a bit out of price range...;)

check out fossil stuff...might not be what you want but some of their stuff may fit ur price tag...

[VK79]

Definitely go for a G-Shock, those things are tough as hell. Got one while I was a kid, took it off in school and placed it in the pocket, housekeeper threw it in the washing machine, thing actually survived the wash without a scratch. Thing is still working today (bout 15+ years old).

[Minata]

+1 for g-shock!
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[avinayyar]

I'm surprised no one has mentioned Fossil yet.

http://www.fossil.com/en_US/shop/men/watches.html?N=0&Ns=p_msc0|0||p_weight|0

Check 'em out at Metro or Oakridge Mall

[Levitron]

Yeah, places where I'm going the watch will get banged up. That's why nothing over $150. I'm a gadgets kinda guy, so I'd love to have those "extras" even though I might not need it. I also figured that $150 is an ok compromise to having the "extras" while having a cheap enough watch I don't mind getting banged up a bit.

There are much more expensive watches out there that look great and cost a lot more. I'll save my pennies for those ones, but for now I need one that has a few bells and whistles. I usually don't even wear a watch because I just use my phone but where I'm going to be I won't be using my cellphone at all.

[SkinnyPupp]

Fossil are crap, it will break as soon as it gets banged up a bit.

If you are going to HK any time soon, you can get an entry level G-Shock under $100 (and yes it's legit). It won't have all the whacky features, but it'll last forever.

[Iceman_2K]

def a g shock. A good watch, no matter what you decide to go with, will be a life saver

[Levitron]

I think locally entry level G-Shocks can be pretty cheap too here. I might have to look into asking my HK contacts to check prices for me...I quite like that Riseman.

[SkinnyPupp]

Yup it's my main watch now. I got the special edition all-black one ;) Those are about $200 in Japan, and $400 in HK (for some reason)

[SkinnyPupp]

You also might like the Gulfman

http://www.shockwavewatches.co.uk/ekmps/shops/brianwatches/images/casio-g-shock-gulfman-g-9100-1er-%5B2%5D-29-p.jpg

[Levitron]

Only thing is that Casio just left all the compass watches to the ProTrek/Pathfinder line :(

[SkinnyPupp]

Yup but those are identical to the G-Shock in everything but name anyway.

[orange7]

hey, what time is it?

[JordanLee]

This thread got awesome when that Riseman got posted. God damn thing is a beast. If only it cooked me dinner too...

[orange7]

hey, what time is it?

it's time to get a watch

[TheKingdom2000]

Citizen Eco-Drive

You never have to replace the battery (solar powered rechargeable)
and most of them have a perpetual calendar so you never have to change the date if it has one (well up to 2100 anyways)

[jlo mein]

My requirements:
-used outdoors in sports, hiking, traveling
-waterproof
-gadgets would be nice (i.e. compass, temperature, etc.)

WTF!!! You mention hiking/travelling and having a compass and temperature would be nice, and no one has mentioned Sunnto yet!!! Get a Suunto!

http://www.gadgets.in/images/listings/product/large/sports_gadgets/watches/suunto/suunto_vector_all_colour.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a326/mantis334/DSCN2256_033.jpg

The Suunto Vector is a full featured outdoorsman watch and comes in several colours. It has a altimeter, barometer, thermometer, and digital compass. It retails for ~$200 at MEC or Coast Mountain (now called Atmosphere), but can be found in the $100-150 range on sale or on eBay.

They were worn many times on Stargate SG-1, and Mark Wahlberg wore one in Shooter.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/jenloe_watches/z-various/watches_in_movies/Shooter-Suunto.jpg

http://www.milwatches.com/suunto/X-lander_Military_prof_500.jpg
http://www.suuntomania.info/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/suunto-x-lander-military.jpg

My watch is the Suunto Military X-Lander. It's basically a Vector, but with an anodized aluminum housing, carbon fiber inserts, and a mineral glass front. It's around $350.

http://www.a-moriden.jp/suunto/x_lander_abl_f.jpg

[Alphamale]

^The SUUNTO is a good suggestions, albeit is somewhat out of your price range.

Although having an excess amount of gadgets is awesome, one of the most important things, imo, is a nice big screen. That's one particular fault I find with G-Shock watches, the screen is so cramped with what are (I'm assuming) useless dials and what not. After some contemplation, I got a Timex Ironman 100-Lap Flix.

http://openimage.interpark.com/goods_image/0/0/3/8/165080038s.gif

Fantastically large dial, easy to read at any moment's notice. My budget was under $100 w/ taxes and that is the watch I came up with. G-shock is great and that's why they've been around for so long but just make sure you compare some big dial/screen watches and a G-shock before you make your final decision.

Seriously, a big screen makes a lot of difference not just to your eyes but positively contributes to the style of the watch.

You may also want to consider how loud the alarm is, if you're going to be dependent on it.

[SkinnyPupp]

Citizen Eco-Drive

You never have to replace the battery (solar powered rechargeable)
and most of them have a perpetual calendar so you never have to change the date if it has one (well up to 2100 anyways)
Both G-Shocks I mentioned have solar power and nightly radio synchronization :)

[LiquidTurbo]

WTF!!! You mention hiking/travelling and having a compass and temperature would be nice, and no one has mentioned Sunnto yet!!! Get a Suunto!

http://www.gadgets.in/images/listings/product/large/sports_gadgets/watches/suunto/suunto_vector_all_colour.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a326/mantis334/DSCN2256_033.jpg

The Suunto Vector is a full featured outdoorsman watch and comes in several colours. It has a altimeter, barometer, thermometer, and digital compass. It retails for ~$200 at MEC or Coast Mountain (now called Atmosphere), but can be found in the $100-150 range on sale or on eBay.

They were worn many times on Stargate SG-1, and Mark Wahlberg wore one in Shooter.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/jenloe_watches/z-various/watches_in_movies/Shooter-Suunto.jpg

http://www.milwatches.com/suunto/X-lander_Military_prof_500.jpg
http://www.suuntomania.info/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/suunto-x-lander-military.jpg

My watch is the Suunto Military X-Lander. It's basically a Vector, but with an anodized aluminum housing, carbon fiber inserts, and a mineral glass front. It's around $350.

http://www.a-moriden.jp/suunto/x_lander_abl_f.jpg


Those look sweet!!
Whats the battery life on those with the inverse LCD? Is it worse because there's might to "light up"?

[Levitron]

Those look sweet!!
Whats the battery life on those with the inverse LCD? Is it worse because there's might to "light up"?

It's the same...it's basically a polarizer screen that's been turned on a different angle so that the opposite shows up.