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WatchTimes · 21 January 2009, 10:45 AM

OK
I need a TOUGH watch.
A watch for hunting, camping, going in the wood
and other things.....

I was given a Tissot T-Touch by my GF last time I was sent out of country
as I wanted something with a compass BUT the Tissot is LACKING big time as there is no back light and the lume is horrid!! (I can see my Rolex SD better after 4 hours in the dark (and that aint good) than I can this 5 minutes in the dark)

I need something that can take a serious beating....

Yeah yeah I know you can use a Explorer II to get your direction BUT that doesn't always work in the dark or a black out storm when you cant sit it out.

The ultimate bonus would be if it had a vibrating/silent alarm feature. BUT I can live without that... Compass and back light or tritium lume are a must though.

Let me know if you can help....

Someday they will have a super tough watch with GPS built in but till than Id like a compass on my watch as its on less thing I have to dig for when needed or make sure if in my gear....

Jedi · 21 January 2009, 02:29 PM

Casio makes a range of G-Shocks that contain a digital compass, or you might want to check out Suunto. I have a Suunto dive computer, and a yacht-race timer. Both have excellent compasses with bearing lock and memory.

Jedi · 21 January 2009, 02:30 PM

Also, the backlighting on Suunto is quite good.

Omega_Precision · 21 January 2009, 07:01 PM

How about a Tissot T-touch?

Rockrolex · 22 January 2009, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omega_Precision

How about a Tissot T-touch?

Did you read the OP's original post or do you just like to see yourself in print?

Ed Rooney · 22 January 2009, 01:36 AM

Tritium limits you to a few watches these days, and most of them are not digital ABC watches. Traser, Ball and Doxa make tritium gas-tube watches.

In a true survival or long-term camping situation, I would probably roll in with a Suunto ABC or Casio Pathfinder. If you take a jacket, get a compass zipper, or lace one to your boots or your ranger beads. Augment that with a good tough auto like your GMT or SD. You have your digital for nighttime, so you've eliminated the need for tritium. I would take my Seiko SKX and put a compass on the nato strap. You can't have too many watches and compasses, but you can have too few. Astronauts wear 2 watches, shouldn't you?

rkboyer911 · 22 January 2009, 01:38 AM

How about a Luminox? No compass but will take a beating.

DSJ · 22 January 2009, 02:31 AM

There's a Hamilton watch that should fit your bill nicely. It's called the Khaki Multi-Touch Mens Watch.

Ed Rooney · 22 January 2009, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSJ

There's a Hamilton watch that should fit your bill nicely. It's called the Khaki Multi-Touch Mens Watch.

30M WR? Ouch.

DSJ · 22 January 2009, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

30M WR? Ouch.

Okay, one down side, but where else can you find a higher end watch that has a Chronograph, Thermometer, Altimeter, Barometer, Alarm and Compass?

Dan Pierce · 22 January 2009, 03:35 AM

How about this from Westcoastime? Tritium tubes, 2nd timezone, rotating bezel, screw down crown,and classic design. Bought one for my boss and he loves it.

dP

Ed Rooney · 22 January 2009, 03:49 AM

http://www.casio.com/products/Timepi...t/PAW1500T-7V/

200M WR, plus all the bells and whistles.

DSJ · 22 January 2009, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

http://www.casio.com/products/Timepi...t/PAW1500T-7V/

200M WR, plus all the bells and whistles.

IMO, Mr Rooney has found the winner!

WatchTimes · 22 January 2009, 04:21 AM

DSJ the Hamilton and Tissot are one and the same.
The Hamilton may have better lume, I dont know BUT
the touch screen breaks and cant take abuse.

I will have to check over the others.
I am also talking to MTM as they know my situation and I may
help them test a watch they are working on which includes the
compass and silent alarm.

Wearing two watches is not practical, I have to keep weight and gear down to
a minimum when out there. Also, wearing a watch on my strong side can easily snag
on my gear.

I just don't know about the watches that set themselves, what happens when I am in an area they don't get that signal.... Can I just set it or am I SOL? I am sure the signals dont cover some less than developed areas.

Compass zipper can make too much noise when you don't want it. I already keep a good solid compass in my gear but sometimes I don't want to stop to get it out.

I am going to check out the GShocks BUT I think you guys have pointed me in the right direction but its the Suunto X10/X10 Military which interests me the most right at this point! I like I can upload when we want to go and waypoints on a computer and then load them to the watch or I can mark a point when wearing the watch and have the watch help me get back there (GREAT when trying to get back to your team in the dark after doing a little looking around)

As for "OP" he does it in every post... Time for him to grow up already.
The nice thing about this forum was we did not have trolls or children here.

Ed Rooney · 22 January 2009, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JYogi

DSJ the Hamilton and Tissot are one and the same.
The Hamilton may have better lume, I dont know BUT
the touch screen breaks and cant take abuse.

I will have to check over the others.
I am also talking to MTM as they know my situation and I may
help them test a watch they are working on which includes the
compass and silent alarm.

Wearing two watches is not practical, I have to keep weight and gear down to
a minimum when out there. Also, wearing a watch on my strong side can easily snag
on my gear.

I just don't know about the watches that set themselves, what happens when I am in an area they don't get that signal.... Can I just set it or am I SOL? I am sure the signals dont cover some less than developed areas.

Compass zipper can make too much noise when you don't want it. I already keep a good solid compass in my gear but sometimes I don't want to stop to get it out.

I am going to check out the GShocks BUT I think you guys have pointed me in the right direction but its the Suunto X10/X10 Military which interests me the most right at this point! I like I can upload when we want to go and waypoints on a computer and then load them to the watch or I can mark a point when wearing the watch and have the watch help me get back there (GREAT when trying to get back to your team in the dark after doing a little looking around)

As for "OP" he does it in every post... Time for him to grow up already.
The nice thing about this forum was we did not have trolls or children here.

Ok, you are talking about "don't get shot" survival, not "build a lean-to and a campfire" survival.

How long does it go on a charge?

WatchTimes · 22 January 2009, 04:50 AM

I just sent them an Email asking how long it runs of average after a full charge....

champion5 · 24 January 2009, 06:40 AM

traser

champion5 · 24 January 2009, 06:40 AM

i have a traser and have beet the he!! out of it... oilfield style.

WatchTimes · 24 January 2009, 08:51 AM

Traser makes good watches BUT
No compass at all...

Traser, Luminox and MTM are all GREAT watches BUT none have a compass.

Sunnoto seems to be the winner for my wants....
I can mark a position and use the watch to get me back there.
Battery life is lacking IF you are using the GPS quite a bit but
I understand.... Its enough to get me through a couple days
for sure even with lots of GPS use and the solar chargers are
a nice lite option to keep in a pack just in case...

Serpico2359 · 12 March 2011, 12:56 AM

Traser P6600

lorsban · 14 March 2011, 01:44 PM

For toughness, Gshock can't be beat but Suunto seems to have it beat in the style department.

Andad · 14 March 2011, 02:11 PM

Compass, watch, torch, GPS? I expect you also carry matches.

In the old days they just dropped us off with nothing.

Harden up guys.

rr-nyc · 15 March 2011, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

http://www.casio.com/products/Timepi...t/PAW1500T-7V/

200M WR, plus all the bells and whistles.

I was going to suggest the G-shock riseman but this is even better

stockae92 · 17 March 2011, 07:23 AM

another vote for Casio Pathfinder PAW1300/1500/2000/5000. they are all solar so no need to worry about running out of battery.

PAW1500 is WR200M so its the most WR out of the bunch. PAW5000 is analog/digital with tough movement but the LED doesn't light up the LCD portion well.

My suggestion would be PAW2000, cause Casio seemed to have improved upon the accuracy of the sensor, the lug is traditional 22mm lug which will allow you to wear the with 22mm NATO or Zulu strap.

Rolex Junky · 17 March 2011, 07:58 AM

You guys are posting in a thread which was last posted on in january 2009! If the op did not fnd the ultimate survival watch by now he never will!

21 January 2009, 10:45 AM	#1
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,559	ISO the Ultimate Survival Watch OK I need a TOUGH watch. A watch for hunting, camping, going in the wood and other things..... I was given a Tissot T-Touch by my GF last time I was sent out of country as I wanted something with a compass BUT the Tissot is LACKING big time as there is no back light and the lume is horrid!! (I can see my Rolex SD better after 4 hours in the dark (and that aint good) than I can this 5 minutes in the dark) I need something that can take a serious beating.... Yeah yeah I know you can use a Explorer II to get your direction BUT that doesn't always work in the dark or a black out storm when you cant sit it out. The ultimate bonus would be if it had a vibrating/silent alarm feature. BUT I can live without that... Compass and back light or tritium lume are a must though. Let me know if you can help.... Someday they will have a super tough watch with GPS built in but till than Id like a compass on my watch as its on less thing I have to dig for when needed or make sure if in my gear.... __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

21 January 2009, 02:29 PM	#2
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	Casio makes a range of G-Shocks that contain a digital compass, or you might want to check out Suunto. I have a Suunto dive computer, and a yacht-race timer. Both have excellent compasses with bearing lock and memory. __________________ Lee This is my watch. There are many like it but this one is mine... Flickr Blog

21 January 2009, 02:30 PM	#3
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	Also, the backlighting on Suunto is quite good. __________________ Lee This is my watch. There are many like it but this one is mine... Flickr Blog

22 January 2009, 02:31 AM	#8
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	There's a Hamilton watch that should fit your bill nicely. It's called the Khaki Multi-Touch Mens Watch. __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

22 January 2009, 04:21 AM	#14
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,559	DSJ the Hamilton and Tissot are one and the same. The Hamilton may have better lume, I dont know BUT the touch screen breaks and cant take abuse. I will have to check over the others. I am also talking to MTM as they know my situation and I may help them test a watch they are working on which includes the compass and silent alarm. Wearing two watches is not practical, I have to keep weight and gear down to a minimum when out there. Also, wearing a watch on my strong side can easily snag on my gear. I just don't know about the watches that set themselves, what happens when I am in an area they don't get that signal.... Can I just set it or am I SOL? I am sure the signals dont cover some less than developed areas. Compass zipper can make too much noise when you don't want it. I already keep a good solid compass in my gear but sometimes I don't want to stop to get it out. I am going to check out the GShocks BUT I think you guys have pointed me in the right direction but its the Suunto X10/X10 Military which interests me the most right at this point! I like I can upload when we want to go and waypoints on a computer and then load them to the watch or I can mark a point when wearing the watch and have the watch help me get back there (GREAT when trying to get back to your team in the dark after doing a little looking around) As for "OP" he does it in every post... Time for him to grow up already. The nice thing about this forum was we did not have trolls or children here. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

21 January 2009, 07:01 PM	#4
Omega_Precision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Henry Location: CA, US Watch: ing basketball Posts: 2,977	How about a Tissot T-touch?

22 January 2009, 01:36 AM	#6
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	Tritium limits you to a few watches these days, and most of them are not digital ABC watches. Traser, Ball and Doxa make tritium gas-tube watches. In a true survival or long-term camping situation, I would probably roll in with a Suunto ABC or Casio Pathfinder. If you take a jacket, get a compass zipper, or lace one to your boots or your ranger beads. Augment that with a good tough auto like your GMT or SD. You have your digital for nighttime, so you've eliminated the need for tritium. I would take my Seiko SKX and put a compass on the nato strap. You can't have too many watches and compasses, but you can have too few. Astronauts wear 2 watches, shouldn't you?

22 January 2009, 01:38 AM	#7
rkboyer911 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Roy Location: Kansas City Mo Watch: Sea Dweller "M" Posts: 181	How about a Luminox? No compass but will take a beating.

22 January 2009, 03:49 AM	#12
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	http://www.casio.com/products/Timepi...t/PAW1500T-7V/ 200M WR, plus all the bells and whistles.

22 January 2009, 04:50 AM	#16
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,559	I just sent them an Email asking how long it runs of average after a full charge.... __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

24 January 2009, 06:40 AM	#17
champion5 Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: adam Location: erie, pa Watch: ss sub Posts: 187	traser

24 January 2009, 08:51 AM	#19
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,559	Traser makes good watches BUT No compass at all... Traser, Luminox and MTM are all GREAT watches BUT none have a compass. Sunnoto seems to be the winner for my wants.... I can mark a position and use the watch to get me back there. Battery life is lacking IF you are using the GPS quite a bit but I understand.... Its enough to get me through a couple days for sure even with lots of GPS use and the solar chargers are a nice lite option to keep in a pack just in case... __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

12 March 2011, 12:56 AM	#20
Serpico2359 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: USA Posts: 42	Traser P6600

14 March 2011, 01:44 PM	#21
lorsban "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,199	For toughness, Gshock can't be beat but Suunto seems to have it beat in the style department. __________________ Rolex TT Datejust, Panerai PAM 312, Omega Connie C-Shape, Anonimo D-Date II, Squale 20 Atmos Blue Ray, Concord Impresario Triple Date Chrono Seiko SKX007, Monster Tuna

14 March 2011, 02:11 PM	#22
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,969	Compass, watch, torch, GPS? I expect you also carry matches. In the old days they just dropped us off with nothing. Harden up guys. __________________ E

17 March 2011, 07:23 AM	#24
stockae92 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,891	another vote for Casio Pathfinder PAW1300/1500/2000/5000. they are all solar so no need to worry about running out of battery. PAW1500 is WR200M so its the most WR out of the bunch. PAW5000 is analog/digital with tough movement but the LED doesn't light up the LCD portion well. My suggestion would be PAW2000, cause Casio seemed to have improved upon the accuracy of the sensor, the lug is traditional 22mm lug which will allow you to wear the with 22mm NATO or Zulu strap.

17 March 2011, 07:58 AM	#25
Rolex Junky Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Lorenzo Location: Netherlands Watch: 116710LN & 116201 Posts: 849	You guys are posting in a thread which was last posted on in january 2009! If the op did not fnd the ultimate survival watch by now he never will!

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