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Rachel has forbid me from wearing my G-Shock past Jan. 1, 2008.
So, my quest for a new watch has begun.

Here's a pic of the current setup:
http://6921.teacup.com/james/shop/01_01_01/e-008/
Here it is on my wrist:
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb78/KevanGeier/watch/P1030321.jpg
...and then off my wrist:
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb78/KevanGeier/watch/P1030323.jpg

- The watch is a Casio G-Shock "Triple Crown Of Surfing". Apparently, it's a very rare watch.
- The band is stainless steel with a very cool flush-locking latch courtesy of Swatch that's been modified to fit the G-Shock.

Criteria
- The watch must be water resistant to at least 100 ft.
- The watch must be durable. No plastic faces.
- Speaking of durability, the watch must be extremely strong. As a reference, the G-Shock has *barely* survived.
- Do not use the words "Tag Heuer", "Breitling" or "Rolex" in your suggestion. :)
- The watch must be medium sized. As a reference, the new G-Shocks are WAY too large for my wrist (I've tried them). Yes- I have a very small wrist.
- I NEVER (ever, never, ever, never) take my watch off. It's on my body 24/7/365.
- Digital/Analog is preferred, but Digital Only works too. Analog only is not an option.
- Low flashy/bling; high function; high durablity.
- Gray or Silver or White is preferred. If it's right, Black can be an option.

Failure List
- Casio G-Shock
http://www.japanese-watches.com/images/casio2.jpg
Big enough to fit around a thigh.
Reggie Bush's thigh.

- Timex Ironman
Model T5E3719J
Timex sent me the correct model, but the wrong color.
This Ironman is the closest so far. Too bad the band is NOT replaceable (It's built into the watch itself).

- Timex Expedition
Model T41521EA
Cool features, WAY too large.
I also don't think the band is replacable (nothing in the manual about how to do it).

Many friends have suggested Swiss Army watches, but believe it or not I've killed 2 of them.

I'm going to keep looking, but any suggestions are welcome.
TIA Everyone!
 
Good Gawd Man!:D:D:D That thing is like Frankenstien!!!LOL!!!

I personally sport a G Shock and have done so for 8 years...its the best way to go. You know G Shock also has metal watches now.

Otherwise, you will probably never be happy.(My .02):)
 
I usually get the new Citizen every year around this time. I just picked up the SkyHawk A-T last week. This is Citizens finest piece yet, I really dig this one. Here's the site but you need to load their presentation to get to it.

http://www.citizenwatch.com/
 
ILtemprd said:
I usually get the new Citizen every year around this time. I just picked up the SkyHawk A-T last week. This is Citizens finest piece yet, I really dig this one. Here's the site but you need to load their presentation to get to it.

http://www.citizenwatch.com/
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Nice watch...but for 600 bucks???:dontknow:
 
ILtemprd said:
I usually get the new Citizen every year around this time. I just picked up the SkyHawk A-T last week. This is Citizens finest piece yet, I really dig this one. Here's the site but you need to load their presentation to get to it.

http://www.citizenwatch.com/
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I concur very badass God Damn watch :D It will take me a bit but I am finally starting to see some light at the end of the tunnel and this time it ain't a train :D :p
 
ILtemprd said:
nice truck....but 50,000 bucks???:dontknow:
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38K..thank you very much MR. Moneybags.;):p

Now back to the topic at hand....Watches.:D
 
ILtemprd said:
nice truck....but 50,000 bucks???:dontknow:
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Bwahahahahaha Fkn jacked Krissy up in the side of the neck LOOLOLOLL :D




Hey Kris.........DING FRIES ARE DONE>>>>>>>>BWAHAHAHAHHAAHAHA :D
 
TheSickness said:
Bwahahahahaha Fkn jacked Krissy up in the side of the neck LOOLOLOLL :D




Hey Kris.........DING FRIES ARE DONE>>>>>>>>BWAHAHAHAHHAAHAHA :D
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Nice Alero.:burnout:
 
ILtemprd said:
I usually get the new Citizen every year around this time. I just picked up the SkyHawk A-T last week. This is Citizens finest piece yet, I really dig this one. Here's the site but you need to load their presentation to get to it.

http://www.citizenwatch.com/
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I looked at the Skyhawk too.
EXTREMELY nice, and great features.
WAY too large for me.
 
If you want the best.... Blancpain flyback,
and unlike most watch's if you buy slightly used will hold it's value.
each watch is made start to finish by one craftsman.
$$$$ but you only go round once last time I checked.
www.timezone.com
 
guyrobert said:
If you want the best.... Blancpain flyback,
and unlike most watch's if you buy slightly used will hold it's value.
each watch is made start to finish by one craftsman.
$$$$ but you only go round once last time I checked.
www.timezone.com
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Good lord....2500 GBP?!!??!?
No thanks.
Plus, it's WAY too thick (body of the watch).

I'm sure they're nice, but not for me (no digital).
 
You should be able to get this for well under 5k plus it does'nt lose it's value
(as long as you keep it in reasonable nick)
As for thickness it's the thinnest complicted movment of all the top watch's
All that said, best value for money...seiko.. and I'm sure they have digital.
 
guyrobert said:
You should be able to get this for well under 5k plus it does'nt lose it's value
(as long as you keep it in reasonable nick)
As for thickness it's the thinnest complicted movment of all the top watch's
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That's the thing- my watch never comes off. It needs to withstand continual abuse, all day...every day.
I would never do that with a multi-thousand dollar watch.

guyrobert said:
All that said, best value for money...seiko.. and I'm sure they have digital.
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Seiko has (2) models with dual displays- Ventura Alarm Chronograph & Ventura World Timer Chronograph.
While they look nice and are a little more reasonable in price (under $400), I have a feeling they're going to be too large in size and/or thickness.
 
Kevan said:
Cool Mike, but again I think it's too large.

Is there some sort of law that doesn't allow watch manufacturers to print the dimensions of their products? I have yet to find it in any of their manuals (from any watch maker).
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maybe they have a women's version?....:dontknow: :D
 
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