CWC FTW

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Don't camp or hike but do like quartz for laying around reading a book.

 

Don't camp or hike but do like quartz for laying around reading a book.

You have a "laying about reading a book" watch?

 

Probably something from Hamilton for my vote.

 

Two of my mainstays…
~30 year old Hamilton
~10 year old CWC

 

This has been my work watch for about 4 years now. 38mm. I work a pretty physical job, and it's held up fine. A few tiny flea bites on the case, but the crystal is still perfect. I wanted something lower profile then the g-shocks I used to use. I wear 2 pairs of gloves at work, and I wanted something that would slide under the gloves without getting stuck like the g-shocks used to. I went quartz for the grab and go appeal. It'll be the last work watch I buy. Retiring next year 💪🏻😁. Edit; green dial btw. Bad photo doesn't show that.

 

This has been my work watch for about 4 years now. I work a pretty physical job, and it's held up fine. A few tiny flea bites on the case, but the crystal is still perfect. I wanted something lower profile then the g-shocks I used to use. I wear 2 pairs of gloves at work, and I wanted something that would slide under the gloves without getting stuck like the g-shocks used to. I went quartz for the grab and go appeal. It'll be the last work watch I buy. Retiring next year 💪🏻😁. Edit; green dial btw. Bad photo doesn't show that.
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Nice watch and congrats! I’m turning 62 next month but plan on working another 5 years or so. I hope you enjoy retirement.

 

 

Nice

 

This is it for me right now

 

I had a Bertucci A-2T Vintage and loved it but gave it away.

This was a good excuse to get the famous Citizen "Ray Mears" pictured above.

Weirdly, I liked the Bertucci better even though the Citizen is a better spec watch.

 

I had a Bertucci A-2T Vintage and loved it but gave it away.

This was a good excuse to get the famous Citizen "Ray Mears" pictured above.

Weirdly, I liked the Bertucci better even though the Citizen is a better spec watch.

ive got a bertucci that I like very very much, dont have a ray mears to compare it to, but highly endorse the bertucci as a tough beat the crap out of watch.

got my eye on a Timex expedition north titanium mechanical or Hamilton next.

Will catch flak for this, but I wear an mrw200 a ton. It’s super cheap field watch (adjacent?) that have zero issues beating the trash out of it. With hydromod the mrw looks great. Taking it out to MT on a fishing trip in a few weeks will see how it does

 

VAER for sure. Thin, tough, comfortable, original case, US based, manufacturing details a step above others. 36 or 40mm.
Deal cincher - free returns if you don't like it. I bought a 36 and 40, and surprisingly sent the 40 back. the 36 was just about ideal for me (much to my surprise).

 

$50. 40mm, pretty decent lume, solar, enough WR for most shenanigans. They're way way quieter than a typical Timex 3 hander AND the seconds hand lines up.

 

I love the looks of that one! Nice to see it is also very affordable! Going to have to get myself one as well!

 

I love the CWC GS Sapphire. 36mm case, G10 dial, 10 year lithium Ronda quartz, Swiss made, screw down caseback and crown, reputable company with genuine military history, and 200 meters of water resistance. You can do damn near anything with it.

 

Really like that one too. I had it along with the Fatboy but decided they were too similar.

 

Something with Tritium tubes..I have really become enamored by how good the legibility is in low light and no light conditions.

 

might most finest field-y watch there be. ABC functions, sturdy, legible, WR (well, except for that rascally dynamic pressure bugaboo). bot on the large size but if you're a manly man out a stompin 'bout in the fields and the glens and the medadow then it should be perfectly okee dokee

 

I would choose Citizen, CWC, or Marathon when going quartz for a field watch.

 

Either one of these, both of which have been mentioned in this thread already.

 

Not sure if it is the best but my Swiss Military field watch is a great beater! Quartz and great lume, the only issue is, it's a loud ticker!!

 

 

For me it is Citizen PMD56-2951 with NATO strap

 

For the price you can't beat Vaer. Wish the lume was a little better, but it's not a deal breaker. This guy has been been from the mountains of Colorado to the bottom of the Grand Canyon; from the ocean to freshwater springs.

 

I have that same watch. The lume on the hands is pretty terrible.

 

^^^^^^

Agree. If it had stronger lume it could be one of the best out there. Everything else is top notch, as my friend has one and to date it has been indestructible for him.

Good luck your decision. Lots of great suggestions here.

 

Lots of great watches. Glad to see others like Vaer as much as I do.

 

I don't own a quartz field watch, but if I were to buy one I would go for a Timex expedition (Indiglo is very convenient) or a Citizen Eco Drive.

 

While I love my Hamilton Khaki Field (automatic), there is something to be said for the Timex Expedition. Hard to go wrong with what is offered in that package for Under $50

 

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Love the utility of this watch and its unique quirkiness. Also has one of the coolest Indiglo patterns. Great watch!!

 

Garmin's Enduro 2 is my field watch for hiking/backpacking. If I'm overnighting in the backcountry, I usually wear either my Archimede Outdoor Protect 39mm on bracelet or Ball Starlight 40mm on OEM rubber on the opposite wrist, which are both automatic.

 

We’re talking about quartz watches.