• Camelbeard@lemmy.world
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    1 day ago

    Let me give you some real advice, buy a Casio G-SHOCK, pick a version with tiny solar panels. Seriously, they will last a very long time, no need to change a battery or synch it. Strapped my watch on like a decade ago, still works without any maintenance or anything.

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      6 hours ago

      Same. Got my G-SHOCK GW-M5610. Basically the ThinkPad of watches. Will never break, throw it in the ocean, smash with a hammer. Still trucks on. Was like $60 when I bought it. Most comfortable watch for travelling and every day use.

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      16 hours ago

      Yes! I bought one 15 years ago and it’s still trucking. Solar powered and syncs with an atomic clock so no maintenance. Also while cleaning I found a cheapo battery powered gshock that’s probably just as old if not older, and it was still going and only 8 minutes off. Seriously amazing watches. If I didn’t rely on my smartwatch for sleep tracking and notifications, I wouldn’t wear anything else

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        16 hours ago

        That or the Casio A168WE if you want something that’s not the G-Shock or the Pro-Trek.

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          7 hours ago

          Definitely in the category of “ol’ reliable” in terms of watches but I like the Pro-Trek because of some of the added features like the compass, barometer and altimeter.

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          7 hours ago

          I’ve had mine for a good while now and it’s out up with all maner of abuse. Plus mine has a canvas strap that I prefer over metal or silicone.