[blue diver16]

Hello all,

Been a lurker for a while, thought I'd finally dive in - I'm about to start work, and need a watch that'll do a few specific things, namely:
Really good illumination
Day/date
Quartz movement
Tough enough to stand some serious knocks
Will take a NATO/ZULU strap
Under £300 - possibly also a cheap disposable
No digital - I hate having to trigger the backlight

This is pretty important as I will often be working at night, the watch will probably get bashed around quite seriously, and I will constantly have to check exact time and date for job purposes. The watch I have currently which best fits this brief is a Seiko 007 - but it was a graduation present and also beautiful, so I don't want to risk it.

If anyone feels like sharing any of their knowledge/experience I would be really grateful.

Cheers

A

Current watches:
Smiths Astral
Seiko 007
Seiko SNN231p1
Seiko SSC137p1 on ZULU strap
Kronos/ZULUDIVER RN Diver on ZULU strap
Kronos/ZULUDIVER SBS Diver on ZULU strap
Casio G7710-1DR G-SHOCK
Casio Sea-Pathfinder
Traser Outdoor Pioneer on ZULU strap

Better dets and pictures to follow

 

[BigSeikoFan]

With the exception of the zulu strap, I think that a G-Shock will fill all your other requirements. There are models that will automatically light if you swing your arm up, so there's no need to push a button to activate the backlight...

If you must have a zulu, then I'm out of suggestions.

 

[OkeefenokeeJoe]

Look at any of the offerings from Luminox; otherwise, looking at your list of "current watches," it appears you already have what you need.

OkeefenokeeJoe

 

[watch_hor]

How about the new VSA INOX. They say you can run it over with a tank. If the lume is anything like my Divemaster 500 had, you won't be disappointed.

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[blue diver16]

Thanks all - now to dig out the manual for my G-shock....

 

[yankeexpress]

With the exception of the zulu strap, I think that a G-Shock will fill all your other requirements. There are models that will automatically light if you swing your arm up, so there's no need to push a button to activate the backlight....

Agree exactly. Your 7710 has one of the best movements ever put in a basic G-Shock

 

[yankeexpress]

Thanks all - now to dig out the manual for my G-shock....

Link to 7710 manual .pdf

G7710-1 - G-Shock - G-Shock, Mens, Tough, Water Resistant, Analog, Digital, Watches | CASIO America, Inc.

 

[yankeexpress]

3 simultaneous time zones, among other unique features

 

[geoffbot]

You set on a g shock? There are quartz models like your 007 https://www.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=440758

 

[blue diver16]

Actually the CWC SBS has just popped back up on my radar - good lume, apparently tough, takes NATO/Zulu and has day/date. Fortunately I live quite close to silvermans so can head down there and check one out in the flesh.... And start saving up!

 

[geoffbot]

You might consider tritium illumination too - deep blue watches, another traser...

 

[ShaggyDog]

Seiko Monster for sure.

 

[geoffbot]

Seiko Monster for sure.

Do you never listen, Shaggy one...it's mechanical and has no day!

 

[ShaggyDog]

Do you never listen, Shaggy one...it's mechanical and has no day!

Pretty sure that's a day and a date on there Geoff...

Ok, it's not a quartz I'll give you that, but there is a solar watch that has a few similarities and might be suitable.

 

[Inca Bloc]

how about a Luminox?
Home | Luminox

 

[geoffbot]

Pretty sure that's a day and a date on there Geoff...

Ok, it's not a quartz I'll give you that, but there is a solar watch that has a few similarities and might be suitable.

Oops! Both wrong then - quits

 

[lysanderxiii]

Buy new, that way you are sure that the watch will work....

 

[geoffbot]

Buy new, that way you are sure that the watch will work....

You should caveat that really...

 

[sticky]

Look at some of the analogue G Shocks as they seem to have all the bases covered.