I need a new watch!

[StirCrazy]

Originally Posted by kien

The Citizen solar powered watches are interesting, but after reading a bit I did read some posts echoing a knee-jerk concern I would have and that is the constant charge-discharge cycling of the rechargeable battery. I know from electronics that rechargeable batteries have a life expectancy. I don't know how often or easy it is to replace the batteries in those suckers.

I have two, one similar to the one I posted and the other a digital version (had to have one that displayed 24 hour time format when I worked for the railroad) the basic one I have had for 9 or 10 years now, still works perfect. you figure it will go 6 months in total darkness, so it doesn't get discharged really. the digital one I have had 5 years now and it still keep perfect time.

I still use my digital one for work, so I use that one 4 days in a row then my other one for my 4 days off. I do also have a 1940something Bulova that was my greatgrampa's that works great also, but only pull that one out once and a while.

Steve

[Scythanith]

Originally Posted by sphelps

That almost made my list until I saw the list price Very cool watch.

I have been saving my pennies

[intarsiabox]

Costco has a good selection of watches at various levels of quality and price. Plus if there is ever a problem or you don't like it after awhile they just give you your money back. I have a few nice watches but after my Timex Expedition of 20 years died I just don't seem to like wearing them anymore, or any type of jewelry for that matter. The only one I wear occasionally when we go out some place nice is my Mickey Mouse watch, I tell the wife it's okay because it gold with a brown strap so it looks expensive!

[kien]

Originally Posted by intarsiabox

..my Mickey Mouse watch, I tell the wife it's okay because it gold with a brown strap so it looks expensive!

I think we have the same Mickey Mouse watch !

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by kien

Steve, are you a watch collector? :-)

Not really just have a few in attempts of trying to keep up with my wife's collection. Most of mine are automatics and that tag I suggested is probably too big for you although it does have a cool timer feature. The battery option is smaller as far as I remember. Brinks sells them if you want to check them out.

The smallest and most comfortable one I have is probably the rotary due it's lack of weight and leather strap but it's not functional past telling you the time and that's even provided you wound it up before bed.


I also really like my Bulova but again not overly functional, rotating Bessel but no date. For me it's mostly about aesthetics than anything else. I have an esquire as well which fits all your criteria but I haven't worn it in years, it doesn't give me any fizz.


Good place for watch shopping is the watchshop.com, based in UK but ships here fast and easy. Good selection of unique styles and brands you don't see in your typical store.