Watch toughener

Seems like a decent part of what makes a G-Shock among the tougher watches on the planet is the outer polymer shroud, which protects the actual case.

So… no-brainer, if we’re talking tough watches, to produce a mechanical watch with a similar protection system. There’s already the Mühle-Glashütte SAR models with the rubber bezel. It would not at all surprise me if someome popped up with some obscure brand/model who did something like a full-surround protective shroud – closest I can think…

Watch toughener

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DJ36 dilemma

Have had my heart set on a Silver dial DJ36 with a fluted bezel and jubilee strap.

This is my dilemma, the more I’m seeing of the TT YG champagne dial (also fluted and jubilee) the more I’m leaning in that direction.

I currently own a black BB58, Blue Omega Seamaster and a 60’s Seamaster.

I want this watch to be my go to for formal events but would also like to wear it to work and casually in rotation with my collection.

Would I be limiting myself with the TT champagne on what I could…

DJ36 dilemma

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