I've gone through 4 in the last year. I've tried wearing them on the outside of my wetsuit and on the inside. Same result; they die quickly. I'm willing to spend some money, say 50-75 bucks, but I'm afraid the same thing will happen. thanks for any advice. Sorry if this is a repeat thread.
I had a Nixon lodown for two years or so now. One day surfing i looked down and the pin that holds the band had broken the post that holds the band on the body of the watch somehow. I sent it back to Nixon and after two years they sent me a brand new one to replace it. I paid $89.00 for the watch two years ago, now I see they retail for $125. I love the watch and the customer services was awesome. They stand behind their product.
Looking for a watch too. Do not by Shark or Neff 'waterproof' watches. They will die in a matter of months.
Gshock son. I have a gulfman that was a hand me down from a friend at dam neck. I've been wearing it through surfing, boarding, showers, negative temperatures, skating wipeouts, you name it for 3 years PLUS whatever hell my friend put it through. Cost $0. I bet one could be had sub $100 through amazon or something. My only complaint is that it's bulky. Not very heavy though. Just a problem wearing under some long sleeve shirts.
Luminox Navy Seal watch. Got one for my birthday in 1998, and still using it. Replaced the band a couple of times and the battery once or twice. Love it, and it takes a beating.
Get the Ripcurl Tidewatch!!!! It is a bit more pricey than the G Shock and other but the quality is unmatched. 10 years strong been everywhere from skydiving to freediving with no issues. I've only had to change the battery 3 times and the band twice. Also, it looks like a professional watch unlike that gross looking flava flav G Shock.
As someone else said... get the Ripcurl Trestles Tide watch. It's cool looking, has local tides and is durable. You can get them every once in a while on WM for like 50/60 dollars.
My vote goes to G-Shock, it's always in the water with me and never an issue. I've had mine for about 8 years, replaced the battery and band once.
In the late 70's my wife got me a watch advertised in Surfer. It came packaged in a jar of water. First time wearing it, at the most crowded area in VB, I had a guy drop in on me flailing his arms. He hit my wrist, the watch popped off and is probably still functioning by the jetty.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Casio-Mens-G-Shock-Waveceptor-Watch-MTG-900-200m-WR-/310398555739#vi-content With the stainless band, and screws attaching the band to the crown. It's a tank, never needs winding or batteries and since it's atomic, it updates itself with atomic time every early morning. You won't be sorry.
i got this- and continually mention it cause it is the best watch i have had! I usually destroy watches, but this one has lasted- plus its a TIDE watch! http://www.amazon.com/Freestyle-101...&sr=8-1&keywords=freestyle+classic+shark+tide
This is an awesome story. IF there is ever a day that the water isn't brown, I'm goin' treasure huntin'
Bought a RIP CURL TIDEMASTER in Oahu in 1996. Still on my wrist right now. I send it to them every few years and have it serviced and it is one awesome watch. I love having the tides. It was the first one with them I think. It definately is more expensive, like $250 I think I paid but jeez, break down the per year cost and it is a deal. I also have a SS Freestyle that I won at a surf movie raffle. I like that one too. I tend to wear that one when I surf more because the RIP CURL has a lot of sentimental value and I would crap if I lost it.
i'll 3rd the rip curl suggestions...i've got the ventura tidemaster, a digital/analog combo...run, swim, paddle, surf, snowboard, skate...just keeps on keepin' on. it's got a nice look, too, which is good b/c it means i don't need 3 different watches (every day, nice, & surf)...
