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I wear a $100 Titanium Skagen most days. But in the field I hate the sweat and dirt that accumulates under the band and most commonly carry a Timex pocket watch - more times than not the watch is in my pack.

My Timex Expedition got retired after many successful years of service but was always carried in a pack while hunting.

I have worn the Timex Ironman series for the last several years. While I'm not impressed with Timex's durability, for $5 dollars you can get an extended warranty that lasts for five years, which is about 3 years longer than any Timex has lasted - at their option they'll repair or replace, so I've gotten two new watches from them for almost nothing.

Having said that, my current Ironman is wearing out, and I've been looking at the Casio Pathfinder series. Anyone one have any experience with the Pathfinder? A little spendy - $200 or so online for the 1300T-7V - but if the features actually work it could be pretty cool. . . .

It has been my experience (albeit limited) that probably 5% of people who have watches with compasses, altimeters, barometers, etc. actually have any reasonable use for them. They definitely have a niche for usefulness, it's just a lot smaller than REI/mountaingear/backcountry.com/etc. tells us.

That's definitely true. Its way more of a novelty to me then anything else. I got my suunto when they first came out. I was working in a ski shop so it was pretty cheap. Its just cool to look at your watch and see your at 10000 feet The only thing I "need" a watch for in the field is to know when I can start and stop shooting.

The other cool thing to do is see how fast you can loose elevation when your skiing.

I tried the new Suunto X10 -- GPS and all! Once the novelty wore off, which was fairly quick given all of the set-up, and I confirmed that the battery life was very limited with GPS on, I found that it really did little for me.

I'll stick with separate components and rely on my old Seamaster for the time.

Agreed. Also, the reason why I sometimes buy New York Steaks instead of just eating canned tuna Still, on top of check the altitude while skiing, the compass and barometer would be cool when elk hunting. And if I have to schlep a watch like that around the rest of the year, then by golly I might just do it . . .

Seiko it keeps time.

Seiko for me too. No batteries, tells day and date, waterproof to 2 atms.

The cheaper the better- never spent over $30 for one. Waterproof and shock resistant, of course- some have lasted for 6-8 years. Timex, or Casio, mostly.

I lose them before they wear out, usually-pins or bands break....

My wife wears expensive Seikos, and goes through more than I do... They quit.

I don't call her "Typhoid Cheryl' for nothing.

I got mine from Costco after my Nike died. I have had it about two years and really like it. I use most of the fetures, not exclusivly, but they are handy.
I really like the fact that it has a solar rechargable battery and is a waveceptor, so it keeps time from the atomic clocks in Denver.

Just me, but a watch and hunting, once I get into the field just don't go together. Try to plan my hunting time so time is not an issue. Wish I could have lived some back when you went on a hunting trip to Ak and spent 30 days at it. No rush to get it done. Go at your own pace. Multiple animals on the tags, no waiting for draws. If the weather does not suit you kick back and wait until it gets better. That would be cool, but not to be.

Know to many that live their life by worrying about time and worry takes up the bigger part of it.

Luminox watches are the real deal. Lots of styles to choose from. I like the Field Watch or the Captain's Field Watch models because they are simple and uncomplicated. The dials are very readable in the dark, even for older eyes. Make great gifts too.

Thanks for the report!

+2 like the two way analog/digital

You guys have too much time on your hands

But seriously, although I have a drawer full of watches I really like the Casio G-shock. Not too worried if it get lost or messed up. Mine has altitude and compass which is nice for the novelty, solar powered so batteries are not a issue, weighs next to nothing, and above all has been reliable for the 5 or 6 years I have had it. Oh forgot to mention the alarms are nice as is the night light.

Lefty C

I don't wear a watch, instead I carry an extra bullet just in case.....

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or this:

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Hello, again thanks for all the feedback. I think that Im going with a Luminox, I like the illuminated hands. And I just need it to tell time. Keep the feedback coming just out of curiosity.

Ditto.Excellent watch for the money,you can't kill them they keep time perfectly.I had one for four years,used it at work and in the field.I got rid of it just to buy a new one.

Anything under $30. An alarm is handy for hunting season. Illuminated dial optional.

Water "proof" and shock resistance mandatory.