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Old 3 October 2021, 09:27 AM   #1
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If you were a soldier going to a war zone, what watch would you take with you?

In 2021 knowing you’d need something robust and for the environment. The environment is not hospitable and could become very hostile. It’s a tropical climate. You could also be there a long time.

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Seiko Turtle

Omega Seamaster Pro

Citizen Promaster

Tudor Black Bay

Casio G Shock

Panerai Luminor

Doxa 300T

Heuer Aquaracer

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Or name another?
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Old 3 October 2021, 09:27 AM   #2
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Old 3 October 2021, 09:43 AM   #3
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Maybe the Breitling titanium emergency watch. That or my DD. I like knowing what day it is.


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Old 3 October 2021, 09:46 AM   #4
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Old 3 October 2021, 09:50 AM   #5
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Old 3 October 2021, 09:56 AM   #6
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When I was in Vietnam, I wore Bulova dress watch, but if I were going back to war, the G-Shock would be my choice.
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Old 3 October 2021, 09:59 AM   #7
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I think I’d go with the Seiko turtle.
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Old 3 October 2021, 10:12 AM   #8
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G-shock for sure. No question. No reflective metal, durable, quartz accuracy and can take a beating which it is designed for.

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Old 3 October 2021, 10:16 AM   #9
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GShock or Skydweller
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Old 3 October 2021, 10:46 AM   #10
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I wore a titanium sunnto observer and titanium Casio protrek. Now I would take a garmin fenix or SD4K
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Old 3 October 2021, 10:58 AM   #11
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Old 3 October 2021, 11:40 AM   #12
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Probably a Tudor Ranger... no battery needed.
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Old 3 October 2021, 11:47 AM   #13
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No idea. I’m no soldier. I’ll let them answer
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Old 3 October 2021, 11:55 AM   #14
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Out of the choices, a G Shock. My choice? a Pathfinder. More things I find useful. Though it is a bit bigger.


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Old 3 October 2021, 12:06 PM   #15
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Casio Pathfinder. Nothing shiny that can give me away at distance. Don't want to scratch up good watch while hugging ground or bumping corners. Has a compass and the altimeter is good to have if you're operating in the mountains.
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Old 3 October 2021, 12:08 PM   #16
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My 14060M was a great companion on 3 deployments.
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Old 3 October 2021, 12:31 PM   #17
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My 14060M was a great companion on 3 deployments.
Thank you for your service. I suppose there’s a vote for a Submariner.
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Old 3 October 2021, 12:48 PM   #18
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Old 3 October 2021, 01:04 PM   #19
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GMT Master II or Exp II. That 24 hr hand pointed to home time where family and friends are would be what kept me going.


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Old 3 October 2021, 01:48 PM   #20
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Been there done that!!!! G-Shock!
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Old 3 October 2021, 03:14 PM   #21
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Been there done that!!!! G-Shock!
X 2 Flying over Iraq I wore a G shock.
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Old 3 October 2021, 03:38 PM   #22
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My 14060M was a great companion on 3 deployments.

That’s what I was thinking and if I go a on style
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Old 3 October 2021, 03:58 PM   #23
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Tropical climate? I'll deliberately snap my back before going there. No thanks
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Old 3 October 2021, 04:21 PM   #24
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I wore my GMT to my Mother-in-laws, every other Sunday, for 15 years.
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Old 3 October 2021, 04:34 PM   #25
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I wore my GMT to my Mother-in-laws, every other Sunday, for 15 years.
Delta Force stuff right here.
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Old 3 October 2021, 05:28 PM   #26
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Any Seiko or Citizen.
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Old 3 October 2021, 06:25 PM   #27
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I wore my GMT to my Mother-in-laws, every other Sunday, for 15 years.

Good gosh, some mornings I love the internet!


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I wore my GMT to my Mother-in-laws, every other Sunday, for 15 years.
Above and beyond the call of duty - England’s men salute you!
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Old 3 October 2021, 06:41 PM   #29
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Explorer II with black Dial for me.
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Old 3 October 2021, 07:38 PM   #30
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Issued G10 watch or my own G Shock (the light feature was a godsend at night because the lume on the issued ones was not good), I would also add a Tegemented Sinn 856.
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