Citizen Eco-Drive Tough. For me, best and toughest watch I've ever owned. No battery, no winding, seriously abused and still going strong after 10 years. Works off any light, can keep going for up to 6 months in complete darkness, 200 metre waterproof, excellent 5 year warranty, £110, military spec. Absolutely incredible.

My great grandmother lived in the now-former Hamilton Watch factory for 20 years. It is now a condominium building, but they retained a lot of the old architecture and there is a miniature museum in the lobby which displays the history of Hamilton Watch. She moved to a retirement home about 2 years ago, she is now 93, but I cherish the time spent there, I remember running down the halls to see her, and there is still a faint but distinct factory smell that lingers in the halls. The watch factory still stands on the outskirts of Lancaster city, PA. In fact I live about 10 minutes from there. If you ever find yourself in Lancaster, PA, be sure to take a drive past and see it.

Gotta admit in the beginning of the video, I was thinking best watch for the money, skip the Marathon and Omega, no thanks for the G shocks, especially the new models, they are so ugly and the rubber straps make you sweat like heck. Just buy a Hamilton. Back in 1981 I was Army SF and was issued a Hamilton field watch. Manual wind, no date feature. I wore that watch everyday for over 30 years before the main spring finally wore out. It still works even now, it just doesn't run as long, but is still accurate. I cracked the crystal during a parachute malfunction back in '89 and never replaced it. It was near the edge and didn't effect the time keeping so what the heck. It was going to be a $100 for a new mainspring and $75 for a crystal replacement, so I bought another Hamilton Khaki for $225 instead. It is the most reliable watch I've ever owned. Because of it, I began collecting antique Hamilton Pocket watches. The pride and joy is a 1907 924 movement in a rose gold case. It's 110 years old and keeps time as good as my iPhone. Original owner was a conductor on a railroad in Pennsylvania. I bought it from his granddaughter after his death. It's an amazing piece of machinery. And inside the back is so beautiful , a true piece of art. Love your channel, keep it up!

Just sold a vintage omega from around 1963 , it had a plastic crystal. It was real .

A plastic crystal is probably correct for that model Seamaster. Why are you assuming it is fake?

This is probably my favourite style of video from you, Cody. Just you talking, sharing experiences, and spreading knowledge. Thank you.

Read the title and immediately thought "Hamilton". Glad to see I was right. Hamilton Khaki Field was my first "expensive" watch. Glad to see them getting recognition from you. Hamilton gives you the best "bang for your buck" automatics/mechanicals I think. Except *maybe* Seiko, but those tend to be less accurate in my experience and most models don't have a sapphire crystal so they get scuffed pretty easily.

Vintage Omegas have plastic crystals, It depends on what year it was made.

Call me old fashion but I prefer a pocket watch. I have tried, and broken so many wrist watches. Lost a lot money with wrist watches. Once I started using pocket watches I found that I preferred them for lots of reasons. All my pants, except my dress pants, have a 5th pocket on them. I believe the 5th pocket was originally called a watch pocket. So pocket watches work well for me.

NATO strap will prevent your watch from getting lost if a lug pin breaks.

It's a hard road to the perfect watch! I love the Sinn watches, German watches using Swiss movement, best of both worlds, but for a real price it has to be the Seiko Orange Monster for me.

Cody, I have an older Timex Expedition and it is built different than the one you showed. It has two screws one on either side of the pin, It has served me well in the welding & fabrication shop for many long years. Love your videos, Thank You.

A watch movement is considered Swiss if: the movement has been assembled in Switzerland and, the movement has been inspected by the manufacturer in Switzerland and; the components of Swiss manufacture account for at least 50 percent of the total value, without taking into account the cost of assembly. From 1 January 2017, the law set the minimum at 60 percent. If a watch movement is intended for export and will not be cased-up in Switzerland, but it otherwise meets the criteria to be considered a Swiss movement, the watch may say "Swiss Movement" but it may not say Swiss Made on the watch case or dial. A watch that says "Swiss Quartz" is considered to be a proper Swiss watch. However, it is often improperly used by foreign manufacturers to merely indicate that the quartz movement is of Swiss origin

Seriously consider a G-Shock. I know that, typically, you go for the more expensive option, but I assure you that any G-Shock will outlive any higher priced watch all while being more accurate.

Is it possible the Timex was counterfeit merchandise? Amazon has been fighting that issue for quite awhile.

Love my hamilton khaki mechanical! Great choise but I wouldn't trust its water resistance too much. If you want great water resistance, toughness and lume in a smaller watch you may want to consider a seiko skx013. Ps: Just 50% of the value of the movement needs to be swiss made in order to get the swiss made label.

Man you just opened the proverbial can of worms here...

with the Zulu strap, try feeding it back through one of the double rings, like a motorcycle helmet strap, before putting around wrist and doing up. it transfers any wristband tension into that second strap and takes it off the main band where it is holding the watch.

I actually quite like pocket watches, even though they are a bit of an eccentricity. I find that having my watch in my pocket instead of my wrist while working lets my wrist get into places that may be too small for my wrist with a watch. It also helps me to prevent breakage, which has happened to me several times.

Very nice watches. I have that same green band, and I agree, it's the most comfortable band I've had too. I also enjoy mechanical watches. I wear the Seiko Prospex Automatic diver watch (SRP585) with the day-date feature. It has hacking seconds and a manual winding feature (as well as the automatic self winder). It's heavy and big, but really durable.

Talking Bollocks, a Swiss Watch can be Serviced by any competent Watch Maker, and spare parts can be manufactured from scratch,

Cody, many early Omegas did have acrylic crystals! That watch may very well be an authentic watch. It is gorgeous either way. Thanks for the great video.

could anyone link me to the straps? now that the amazon store has gone down i cant seam to fine the authentic one...

A watch doesn't simply tell you the time, it tells you how much you value your time. That's why a lot of people get expensive watches. Another thing is that they look for good craftsmanship. If you want something durable, well-made, in-house movement and good craftsmanship behind it, then no doubt Seiko is the right choice. Reasonable price, automatic movement, durable, elegant, simple and well-made. I own a Seiko and I can't be happier with it. Japanese watchmakers really do make great timepieces.

I had a Casio protrek prg250B-3 for 5 years now and I love it. Barometer, altimeter, thermometer, compass, tide, etc. It's solar powered so no worrying about the battery. Brilliant if you like digital.

This video came out right after my luminox broke and boy was I upset. I spent a pretty penny on that watch thinking it would survive more than a year but I guess I was wrong. Live and learn. But I took your advice and got a hamilton and while I am only three weeks in I can already see the quality specifically in the glass. I have a bad habit of really putting my stiff through its paces and the glass on this watch is unbelievably scratch resistant. I think Ill only get hamilton watches from now on. The quality is unreal, the look is classic and clean, the movement is accurate and the morning ritual of winding the watch is a great way to start the day.

Thanks for the video! I agree with your feeling about digital and analog watches. One of the reasons I deserted watches is I didn't like digitals, and I didn't want to pay for an analog watch that I wouldn't tear up. I won a Garmin Fenix 2 and it's made me want to wear a watch everyday again for the first time in 15 years. I've worn it almost daily for almost 2 years. One thing I really like about the Fenix2 is it has a digital second hand and I can make the time large and readable. I'm rough on watches just because I'm clumsy and bang them on things all the time. I use the GPS waypoints and routing a lot when I'm hunting and hiking. I also run and bike so I do a lot of activity tracking with this also. The Fenix2 has a sapphire crystal face and it's held up well. As far as battery life 1-2 hours charges it fully. Just as a watch it lasts from 1-2 weeks, but if I enable phone notifications I only get a day. When I use it as a watch hunting and using it to navigate I still get 4-5 days. I live near the AT so I keep all the AT shelter waypoints in my watch just in case. It is large on your wrist, but the face and utility of it made it worthwhile to me, I think the Fenix3 is thinner. The buttons are large, but there is a key lock that works well and it still is readable when needed. www.jebiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/GARMIN_FENIX_2_002.jpg They have replaced the Fenix 2 with the Fenix 3. buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/f%C4%93nix/wearables/c10002-bBRAND473-p1.html You can still get the Fenix2 g.factoryoutletstore.com/details/182685/garmin-fenix2.html?category_id=29710

Nice hearing about your watch journey. You ended up in a good place with a couple nice watches. I have come to like only mechanical watches now too. Mostly antique US made Hamilton's, Elgin's, and Waltham's, from the time when who made the movement on the inside was more important than the case on the outside. Interesting thing about the Swiss Made marking, check it out and you will find there is room in the definition allowing for some imported components. Made in USA label is also legally defined even stricter than swiss made.

G-Shock solar AWG-101 works for me. It's tough, dependable, easy to read, never needs batteries (6 years and still going) or winding, no servicing, only a little sun every few months. The band is important -- I use the same band you described and I am glad I replaced the factory watch band which broke after a couple years. Another watch I like is made by Traser. (I own the Traser H3) They have many classic watches and many are sub-$300. Every man has his own requirements and choosing a watch really is a personal experience.

40 years ago I bought my self a rolex for 150 dollars. I still wear it everyday.

While I was still enlisted in the U.S Navy as an aviation rescue swimmer I had a resco BlackFrog and loved it. The most exceptional watch iv ever had. Iv put it through everything and its still truckin. After I got out I bought a Nixon watch and iv had pretty good luck with those too.

Thanks Cody, I've been through the same trials, and agree completely! I don't remember where I first read/heard it, but years ago I came upon words that rang so true and explained why an analog watch will always be my go-to. I, as a gear head, love digital watches and all their whiz bang functions. I like accuracy, I like thermometers and barometers and altimeters and GPS Lat/Lon. That's function, and that's bang for my buck. That's massive information. But that's not necessarily so good. As I access all the available digital data from my timepiece, I'm missing something much more daily important and comforting. Relativity. A digital display of 15:16 is only that display of what time it is. Informative, yes, but it lacks much of the relativity of the day. If I have an analog watch with a face and hands, and I look at it at the same time, 3:15 pm, I get the same time information, but... I also have a visual reference of how much of my day is gone, how much I have left. I have a chart of where I am in my day, and at least to me, that's comforting. It's nice to look at the hands and say/see that I'm half-way through, or to see the hands during a hard day graphically show me that I'm just a tiny bit away from being home in comparison to the whole day. Analog is just simply more organic, relevant, and relative.

Hi Cody. I was having issues with 24 hour time when I joined the military 30 years ago til my Sargeant taught me the trick of subtracting 12 when using 24 hour time or adding 12 to convert to 24 hour time. I like the simplity of the Hamilton watch and think it will be my next watch

I loved this video! I own eight watches, but my two favorites are my Victorinox Maverick I received as my very first fathers day gift, shortly after my daughter was born. I will keep it forever, and hopefully pass it down. My other favorite is my G-Shock Solar. I purchased it at the beginning of my career, and have worn it everyday at work for the past nine years, without issue. A good watch is a special thing, and I may have to look into Hamilton for my next one.

My Timex is 20+ years old. Nothing fancy, but it tells the time.

I've had this watch for three years and love it! Seiko Men's SNK809 Seiko 5 Automatic Stainless Steel Watch. No winding... but will only last 24 hours without wearing. No issues with it. I of course replaced the band with a velco leather kind-o-thing.

I have several great watches. Interestingly I have a Tag, a Hamilton and an Invicta. I was just looking at a Hamilton Khaki the other day. I think that is a great watch for the money. I will probably never buy another quartz watch so long as I live. Buy real watches, either fully mechanical or automatic and get them with either a Japanese movement or a Swiss movement. The G-Shocks are nice work watches. I had a crappy Timex Ironman that cost me $20 and I wore that watch for probably 15 years. Sometimes a cheap watch will surprise you.

I've worn an identical Hamilton, every day, for just over a year. It really is a wonderful time piece. I have a few other watches, but the Khaki is the one I reach for most often.

Wranglerstar making a watch video! My life is complete.

Where can I get the correct Zulu strap for my new Hamilton? I was unable to find them in wranglermart.

I like your reviews so much because I often go through the same issues while finding the ideal product for the job.

Another great feature of that Hamilton Field Khaki is that crown is large enough to grab easily. Most automatics have small crowns that can be tough pull out, especially if the watch has crown guards.

I have a Timex Expedition going on 5 years, my weekend driver, gardening, mowing lawns playing ball etc. not sure if you just go a lemon but man, my Timex is doing awesome.

I went with a Timex Expedition because I also liked the simple look. So hard to find a smart looking watch. All black plastic and white face. I ground, welded, and hammered steel for 15 years with it. It's still working flawlessly. Remember putting one battery in it. Keeps near perfect time. Tossed the band at purchase and went with the Timex nylon hook and loop strap. Blacked out the logos with a sharpie. That strap has to be the most comfortable in the world. It's slightly wider than the watch and protects the stem. Maybe I was just lucky...but I am on my second one now. Can't remember what happened to the first one but it performed just as well. Got my last one 20 years ago. A watch has to be light when you are slinging and pounding. Proud of the performance of these simple things. After sitting in the drawer for 5 years it was off by maybe one minute. No kidding.

My grandfather was a watchmaker, and I learned the craft from him. (It helped put me through grad school too!). I don't know much about your Seamaster, but a plastic crystal can be put on virtually any watch. As for the Sapphire crystals... they're usually synthetic (corundum), and are not blue sapphire, but white. Sapphires come in just about any color - a ruby is just a red sapphire. I think I did see Movado using green sapphire a few years back. It was a big gimmick they were pushing. Regular maintenance on any mechanical watch is good. You don't need to send a Swiss watch back to Switzerland, nor a Rolex back to Rolex. Any horologist worth his salt can take the job. An overhaul on your average automatic should run ~$150. On higher end watches, a bit more. Generally, for a Rolex I charged around $250 for an overhaul, and that was just because I was taking on the added risk of replacing a watch I couldn't afford to replace.

I'll take my SKX over a Marathon any day

Yes! I wasn't a watch wearer for a long time... I bought a Hamilton khaki automatic. I absolutely love it. Now, I leave my phone in my pocket a lot more. Fantastic watch, great video, love your channel. Take care!

I've had my Expedition for a year and half now, and I love it. I think you just got bad luck. cause besides a little bit of corrosion on the back of the watch nothing has gone wrong. I also have a luminox, but I rarely ever wear it. I wanna get the Citizen navihawk A-T, cause I love the look of it and the functionality of it.

I love that since I've seen this video, it is now labeled as "Watched" on KZfaq :D Perfect.

Hey Cody , love your channel ! i agree with your assessment on high quality affordable watches . i recently had the same mid-life epiphamy and begun searching for an heirloom quality watch that wouldn't break my meager account . i happened on a LaCo German Luftwaffe Pilots watch - hand wound swiss movement .... a very simple elegant watch for about $400 and its my weekender wear watch . My experience with the Luminox watch is very different from yours - i have worn mine everyday for work as an industrial HVAC technician for the past 12 years and its still rock solid ( i dare say that its been abused most of those years ) .

Great timeline overview!

Whereabouts did you lose the Tag? Kinda sad knowing theres a Tag just laying out there in the PNW somewhere.

Years back when I serviced military aircraft, wearing a watch while working was a no no. Instead we carried a pocket watch. I liked it! Later on, when I did a lot of plumbing (family business), I wore a simple Casio digital that took a beating and kept on...processing. Then for a time I wore a rugged Soviet built manual wind submariner watch that lasted forever, but I stopped wearing it when the beautiful blue face faded in the CA sun. My three current go-to watches are: A brushed chrome Chase Durer pilot chronograph that I love. It has an alarm, and I swapped out the sweaty rubber-like band for a brushed chrome Timex metal band that doesn't pinch my wrist hair. Most importantly, it has a deep blue face with large white glow-in-the-dark hands that are easy to see at a glance. I've owned it for 10 years now and other than a new battery every two years or so, it has been wonderful. The alternate for when I spend time outside at night (or when the battery is dead on my pilot chronograph) I wear a Timex Indiglo Expedition with alarm. It's white face with dark hands are easy to see, and the manual set alarm is precise down to 5 seconds. At the press of a button the face lights up for easy reading in the dark. My dress watch is a chrome body Citizen solar (Eco Drive) with black face and white hands. I could leave the Citizen alone for months with barely any light and it stays precise. The Chase Durer was just under $300, the Timex was around $50, and the Citizen was $85.

also on your store now its barton brand watch strap and does not mention zulu as in the video is it still the right strap?

Lol! I had the same original G Shock. Went into the Navy with it in 1987. Beat the hell outta hit and even depth tested it in the Persian Gulf using a leadline. I still have it on it's 4th band or so but don't wear it anylonger. I updated to the more modern version a couple of years ago but still prefer my old Luminox dial in a stainless steel case. Very rugged and still looks good.

I was issued a G Shock by the USN because I was required to do many tasks based on time. I had to purchase my own uniforms but they bought me a time piece. When I got out of the service I worked underground construction in a ditch and promptly destroyed the Casio. I switched to a pocket watch style because a wrist watch was in a bad location. I got a Remington pocket style watch. It had a standard watch band pin holding the spring clip clasp to the watch. That pin broke and I managed to load the watch up in the snow pile and hauling it out to the melting pile. The watch stayed in the snow for 3 months and I went out and found it in the spring. The leather cover was waterlogged but the time piece was still correct time and no water inflitration. I am still using the Remington after 20 years. it cost me less than 35 bucks.

I don't know if Rolex is the gold standard, but it certainly has the widest brand recognition

I love the Hamilton field watch! There is something to it's simple timeless beauty: in the frenzy of everyday life, it is very calming for me. Just a note though: It takes a 20mm band, not a 22mm. Maybe they changed it over the years or something, but mine is definitely a 20mm. Potential buyers may want to double-check and verify the band sizing for themselves or just try the band it comes with, which is quite good (if a bit stiff at first and lacking the extra security of the Zulu band.)

My Timex Expedition worked perfectly for about 2 weeks before the indiglo light went out. no big deal, the hands still were glow in the dark. then the cheap leather band broke while I was on a rope in a tree and it fell to the ground, shattering. My other watch was a $17 Army/Navy store watch that I expected to replace in 6 months max, lasted me 3 years. Both were simple analog and both were functional. However, I have found the need for a better higher end (for me) watch. Thanks for turning me on to the Hamilton Watch and the Zulu bands.

I have a Tissot pr100 automatic. It's a great watch. Going on three years with no issues or time deviations. The seiko monster is another sweet watch for the money. It's an automatic divers watch. Automatic watches are so cool. There are a lot of watches that are well over a hundred years old, and they're still working to this day.

Cody, if I can address you by name, I really appreciate your videos and commentary, more than appreciate your videos, I value them! Thank you.

im loving mind, plus the double buckle allows you to loop any excess band back through (if you have small wrists. still cant figure out the NFC chip embedded inside it. any help with that would be appreciated.

The g shock at the start is the DW5200 Hero, the second g shock (the ice hockey puck watch!) is it not? Came out in 1984, I do believe, that's when I got it, I'll never sell it, it's been everywhere with me, a brilliant timepiece!

Hey can i ask you what is the strap called i am looking for one for a long time but cand find the name Thanks for the answer

I like the older Seiko dive watches like the Orange Monster. Probably my all time favorite watch and I've owned Tags,Omega and one Rolex. I also like G-Shocks. They have plenty of models that are not like the red one in the pic in the video. I've had mine for 7-8 years and it's got a metal band and it still looks and works great. It was only $100.

My first watch I bought when I went off to Basic Training in 1986 was a G-Shock. All black rubber. What a great watch. My father liked it a lot o I gave it to him. I remember paying 22.- in the PX. I then bought myself a new one and wore it for many, many years till it broke on a parachute jump once or a live fire. But it broke. I today wear a Luminox, and I have an Omega Seamaster. I use a Zulu watch bracelette for my Luminox, because the standard bracelettes are bad, have to change every year if you didn't lose your watch when they failed. My Omega I never wear as it's too heavy. I went out an bought a standard leather band for it, because the metal band adds to the weight, and is too tight or too loose depending on the setting. I want a dress watch and I like this Hamilton Khaki. Very nice.

I've been wearing a Tag Heuer and a Seiko for around 8 years and I've loved them both. I'm considering a pocket watch though, it could be a nice alternative, especially when I'm working heavy duty in dirt. Have you ever thought of a pocket watch Cody ? Thanks again for all the videos !

When I was actively shopping for a nice watch 10 yeas ago, I decided upon two: The Chase Durer I wear now, and a manual wind Hamilton (with white face). I opted for the chronograph for a number of reasons - alarm, and stop watch features, both of which I used for my work. I really like that Hamilton, though. Great watch, and great history!

i know there was some ordeal with the amazon store stuff a while back and i was wondering if you added the hamilton watch back on, did not see it when i checked

I gotta say , that hamilton khaki field is probably your best bet , swiss made mechanical watch at under 300. Brand new that is. Under 200, and I would probably go with the blue Citizen promaster diver eco drive.Extremely robust , accurate , solar powered , 200m water resistance , and impeccable finishing for the price. Nice video , Sir.

What do you guys think about Seiko watches? I just got a Seiko 5 with a OD Green strap that has glow in the dark numbers on it. I've never wore a watch but got this as a gift and kind of like it, it's also automatic so I never have to deal with winding it or batteries.

plastic (hesalite) crystals aren't bad, great impact resistance. They scratch easily, but can be buffed out way easier than mineral. If you can scratch a sapphire crystal, forgot about it. You need a new crystal.

I had my Timex Expedition for a little over 10 years or so before the crown fell out. I wore it daily, while working(manual labor), fishing, hunting, everything. It took an absolute beating. I was devastated when it happened. I have bought a cheap replacement until I decide on a new watch in the price range of this video.

I'm sporting that very same Timex right now and I've heard about the durability issues of it. So far mine has not kept accurate time. I used to have an original G-shock in black, that I inherited from my dad as a kid, and I'm thinking about getting another, but I have digital reservations too. I got a good zulu band, but it causes the watch to stand that much prouder from my wrist and my wrists are already big enough. I can't wear my Timex w/ my motorcycle jacket as it is. I have the same cut mark in my band from almost cutting that second ring off too! Thanks for the tip on the Hamilton. A smart looking watch, I'll have to look into them.

thank you in the storm this is a really nice video that hits close to home. My wife is actually a jewelry sales here in Switzerland and works with replacing bands batteries crystals and movements in watches. It's really nice to hear your information is spot-on. Her store deals in mainly Tissot, Hamilton, Certina, Swiss Army and Casio among others. Very nice video sir keep em comming. Enjoy your week and our best to you and your family.

Great watches! I love the SAR and the Khaki. Funny how your progression through watches mirrors mine. I still have my Casio G-Shock DW5200 from the 80's. It's bombproof. Thanks for all the hard work and God Bless!!

Apologize if you've covered this, is there a solar powered watch you'd recommend for indefinite time keeping without the need for battery or electricity?

Had a Seiko automatic watch I bought used from of watch repair shop back in the 70's. I loved the watch but it failed. So I took it back to the watch repairman I purchased it from and he repaired it for free. And it failed again!! Come to find out, I was driving diesel tow trucks at the time and the vibration coming through the steering wheel was winding the watch so tight that it would stop running. I love your watch band that keeps the metal away from the skin which is great for people with allergies to metals.

Cody, I think your supposed to feed the band under and over the double to secure it to it? I may be wrong but just feed the band through both rings defeats the fastening ability of the double rings? Again i may be wrong, but take a look and let me know what you think?

I have a Timex Expedition. After 2 years I changed the band from Velcro to a regular belt style. I've hit this watch into lots of walls and doors and it still runs great. They're so simple the battery should last another 18 years.

My dad left me a Victorinox dive watch when he passed away several months ago. it's bigger than I would have bought myself but after a couple days I now don't notice it, and I haven't worn a watch in 4 or so years. Thanks for this video it fits well in my viewing today. I do have to say though I've heard a lot of bad stuff about Rolex not keeping time. I wouldn't she'll out at this point for one.

my old rolex has an acrylic crystal, are you sure it is a forgery. Acrylic was mostly all they used back then

Cody, i have worn a Timex Easy Reader for many years and it is my preferred watch. It's all stainless steel (watch &band), has the full dial with the 24 hour military time also. It's water resistant to 30 meters, has the day& date, and has the INDIGLO night feature. You can log-on to Timex.com and type-in Easy Reader or just keep scrolling down until you find it. List price is $52.95, but you can order it online for $42.00!!! Great watch!!!

I've had great experiences with timex. My first watch was my dad's 17 year old timex. Wearing one right now and it is working really well for me. Sorry yours kept breaking

i hear you on the timex went through 4 in 1 week before i picked a different brand. own a gshock but never wear it thanks for the videos keep it up!

Does the Zulu band fit on the Casio? I'm thinking about picking a vintage one up but would like to change the band, thanks!

Im trying to decide between the Khaki in this video, and spending the extra $100 and getting the model with automatic movement. Do you have an opinion on Hamilton's automatics? I like the steel back bezel case The Zulu bands are nice, how bulky do they feel on the arm? I can see if you dive, and your watch could mean life or death, the Zulu is a must. But for every day use maybe not

I have a Citizen Nigthhawk solar powered titanium watch. No batteries, analog and very light. Really like it, it's one of my favorites among all the watches I own. One thing I would recommend is a watch with a sapphire crystal, which is near indestructible. Sector makes pretty good, relatively cheap watches.

After doing a bit of searching, I found Hamilton watches last year. I have a stainless Khaki field w/a black face. It's sleek and simple. After wearing it I noticed Hamilton's featured in two fairly recent sci fi movies. Interstellar (one of my favorites) and The Martian. High five on the Hamilton.

I wear my Grandpa's Rolex 2940 he got in England during WWII. He was a US Navel Signal Intelligence Officer. He never really told me how he got the watch. He gave it to when when I was in high school. It has never failed me through 12 years of Marine Corps service a few wars and a couple of conflicts it just keeps on working.

Vintage Omegas do have plastic crystal. Swiss made doesn't mean that movement is Swiss. For example Luminox watches are Swiss made but they have Japanese Myiota movement.

Thank you for showing me these bands. My band had just broke and I should be getting my Zulu band Monday!

i am a fan of rooster teeth and they have been pushing pretty hard for movement watches. i bought the chrono a simple quartz watch with 3 sub dials and a chronograph. ive been very pleased with the build quality and the quality of the leather band. 45mm case doesnt seem too big for my wrist and never too small to read it. and its a steal at about 130 american pesos

"Swiss produce the finest mechanical watches in the world..." My Grand Seiko says otherwise. Seriously... Seiko is one of the few manufacturers that have in-house movement and all the bits and pieces. And I'm not just talking about Grand Seiko either, all the high end Seiko watches are about 10%-30% cheaper than their Swiss equivalents - meaning a Seiko watch will be equal in performance and quality to a high end Swiss watch that costs 10%-30% more.

my g shock lasted 6 weeks, cutting logs killed it...They tout the toughness and shock resistance but pounding wedges 6 days a week took it out. Casio did cover the watch and fixed it but I still had to pay for shipping which...They mentioned in the return slip that the watch was so full of sawdust that the button contacts wouldn't work.

I lost it when you mentioned nutnfancy cause I just got done watching some of his watch videos! Haha

do you still enjoy the Hamilton? I'm thinking of getting the 38mm field khaki. Any thoughts on automatic versus mechanical? Any insight would be great! Thanks!

I have a gshock g3000 with a compass and a thermometer on it and I have had for like 6 months it's solar and it's amazing but big and thick i love it

Totally agree on the general watch philosophy -- I did have a cheapo $40 Timex specifically purchased for the classic, high contrast analog dial, like a school wall clock, that I could read easily without glasses. It held up for a few years until I forgot it at a friends house and the kids got ahold of it and managed to stop it from ticking. That Hamilton looks to be about ideal balance price, quality and function. Heavy outdoors use puts an expensive watch at risk, which ruins the experience for me.

I love my Hamilton watch it's great for daily use or for a fancy dinner. I always get compliments on it and ask what brand it is.