Rolex vs. Citizen vs. G-Shock

Back in 1969, I was in a PX in Viet-Nam where I could buy a basic Seiko for $20 or a Seiko automatic diver for $50 or a Rolex Submariner for $165.

I wanted an extremely tough, reliable, accurate watch that would NEVER fail. A bunch of guys told me th…

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Show your “field watch”

I know divers are big favorites here and with me too. But I’m also a big fan of the field watch. So show what you have. Let’s keep this within the affordable rules.

My wingman is 42mm dark blue dial. Sadly I think it is discontinued.

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Please recommend a < $100 watch for this band!

Hey all:

I purchased the deployant clasp & strap combo pictured below after seeing it on a friend’s Breitling Navitimer 01, and really do like the fit and comfort of it.

However, as I don’t have Breitling money at the moment, I’m looking for a relatively versatile watch to keep at my desk and snap on (once I’ve taken off my Garmin, hehe).

The watch must have 22mm lugs, and likely not a diver’s watch since the spring bars would be too thick for the band. I would have liked an Android…

Please recommend a < $100 watch for this band!

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