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DHart
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It is Saturday... and the time in the music room is two forty-two!
When I surveyed what watch to wear yesterday, this "Ranger-style" grabbed me. I think it will be on my wrist for at least several days, except when I jump on this...
at which time I swap whatever watch I am wearing for this - just for the ride...
While mechanical watches can withstand a fair amount of abuse, I prefer to not subject them to the vibrations and jarring of bike riding - just... because why not spare them of that when a digital G-Shock is close at hand, a watch that was MADE for abuse!
When I surveyed what watch to wear yesterday, this "Ranger-style" grabbed me. I think it will be on my wrist for at least several days, except when I jump on this...
at which time I swap whatever watch I am wearing for this - just for the ride...
While mechanical watches can withstand a fair amount of abuse, I prefer to not subject them to the vibrations and jarring of bike riding - just... because why not spare them of that when a digital G-Shock is close at hand, a watch that was MADE for abuse!
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gurdygurds
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Must admit, now I'm wondering if a Tudor Ranger can withstand that sort of "abuse."It is Saturday... and the time in the music room is two forty-two!
When I surveyed what watch to wear yesterday, this "Ranger-style" grabbed me. I think it will be on my wrist for at least several days, except when I jump on this...
at which time I swap whatever watch I am wearing for this - just for the ride...
While mechanical watches can withstand a fair amount of abuse, I prefer to not subject them to the vibrations and jarring of bike riding - just... because why not spare them of that when a digital G-Shock is close at hand, a watch that was MADE for abuse!
DHart
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May be yes, may be no. Things do go wrong, even with the most expensive watches.
Whichever case though, why subject any mechanical watch (whether the movement be a very affordable Seiko NH35 movement or an expensive movement like a Tudor) to the bumps and vibrations of bike riding? (That's what G-Shocks are for. 🙂)
I just don't see the sense in taking the risk, however small it may be, of messing up a watch I care about keeping nice. Even my least expensive watches, like the Pagani Ranger running a Seiko NH35, are worth taking good care of - to me.
Just seems that a modern-day Sports watch, from the one brand hitting 98% of the level of highest quality you're ever going to get in the Luxury watch world, should be able to easily survive such an activity. (Longines being around 92% but you pay less for one. So it balances out.)
Buying a mechanical watch for the price of a new car or a decent-sized House, for that other 2% vs. certain Tudor models just seems silly to me.
Buying a mechanical watch for the price of a new car or a decent-sized House, for that other 2% vs. certain Tudor models just seems silly to me.
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DHart
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It would seem that such a premium, luxury-priced "sports" watch, as you describe, would likely be able to withstand the bumps and vibrations of some degree of bike riding without something going wrong. But how often would you choose to subject it to that?
Personally, I wouldn't choose to put that to the test. Given the cost of acquisition and the potential cost of repair or replacement, I would give such a watch more care than wearing it bike riding nearly every day.
I ride on all kinds of surfaces, from one day to the next: smooth bike paths, worn asphalt, chunky chip seal, gravel, crushed granite, and rocky mountain bike trails. Some of that riding encounters some significant, ongoing, and sharp vibrations to the hands/arms.
Lastly, if I were considering spending $6000 on a wrist bauble, I'd quickly decide to buy another really nice bike instead!
(Personal priorities.)
Personally, I wouldn't choose to put that to the test. Given the cost of acquisition and the potential cost of repair or replacement, I would give such a watch more care than wearing it bike riding nearly every day.
I ride on all kinds of surfaces, from one day to the next: smooth bike paths, worn asphalt, chunky chip seal, gravel, crushed granite, and rocky mountain bike trails. Some of that riding encounters some significant, ongoing, and sharp vibrations to the hands/arms.
Lastly, if I were considering spending $6000 on a wrist bauble, I'd quickly decide to buy another really nice bike instead!
(Personal priorities.)
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Not to mention the possibility of suddenly and involuntarily being separated from the bike while in motion. The last thing I would want is for an expensive watch to contact the ground first. Definitely G-Shocks for me.
I'd never expect a fragile dress-watch costing as much as a nice house to survive a harsh bike ride at all. But a Sports watch, even a luxury one costing thousands, should at least be able to. Including a day at the range. I mean, going back to World War I, all you had was mechanical watches for the rigors of warfare. Granted most were bigger, more robust smaller diameter pocket-watches with lugs welded onto them so they could be worn on the wrist. But still, no tough quartz models. And, those watches worked reliably under horrific conditions for years.
I'll admit, I'm flirting with the idea of saving up for either a Tudor Ranger or a Tudor Black Bay 58. Realistically could be able to spring for one or the other in about a full year. Don't plan on torture testing either one, but I'd like to know if a modern-day Luxury Sports watch can at least keep up with a G-Shock.
I'll admit, I'm flirting with the idea of saving up for either a Tudor Ranger or a Tudor Black Bay 58. Realistically could be able to spring for one or the other in about a full year. Don't plan on torture testing either one, but I'd like to know if a modern-day Luxury Sports watch can at least keep up with a G-Shock.
Glad it was a good ride! It seems like this one might provide for minimum information acquisition time with but a glance away from the trail ahead, and if so that would be a real asset. When I rode a bicycle I had only analog watches, and now that I don't, only digital; so I guess I can't test the theory;-) That said, since I'm totally conditioned to digital displays exclusively now, I couldn't test it objectively anyway. That bike photo captures the 'mood' well.
DHart
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"Should at least be able to" is a key phrase. You would think so. BUT, unless the cost of such watches is of no financial concern to the wearer... I would not want to test my own to regular mountain bike rides or rides on weathered chip seal or gravel roads.
Same with shooting, you'd think such watches can handle extensive firearm discharges - and perhaps they mostly can. But why subject a nice luxury-priced watch to the test? Wear a G-Shock for that!
DHart
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And on another day... it's this:
or this
For me, this is G-Shock country, not Tudor country.
knucklegary
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For G-Shock enthusiasts, and non believers..
Courtesy of @Voider of Warranties post over on Watchforum
I am also digging this guy's light blue slip-on Vans 🤙
Courtesy of @Voider of Warranties post over on Watchforum
I am also digging this guy's light blue slip-on Vans 🤙
Robocop
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I was once a big fan of the small microbrand maker Deep Blue. I still enjoy the several I have however they really have not put out anything new in years. If you watch their site you can find some good deals on watches with excellent specs. Today I sported this Deep Blue Alpha Marine 500. It has a Miyota high beat movement with sapphire crystal and 500 meters of water resistance. It is a little chunky however at the time I think it cost me $250 brand new.
Coming soon to my wrist
McCorrmick jeweler field watch by Belair.
Made in New Jersey in 1984 by Union workers using an ETA 955xx quartz movement.
I got it in trade from a guy in West Virginia who has repaired some of my old Seiko watches. He is currently rebuilding a non working 1976 King Quartz for me.
McCorrmick jeweler field watch by Belair.
Made in New Jersey in 1984 by Union workers using an ETA 955xx quartz movement.
I got it in trade from a guy in West Virginia who has repaired some of my old Seiko watches. He is currently rebuilding a non working 1976 King Quartz for me.
This goes hard. I had one but the alarm wasn’t loud enough
@DHart,
The G-Shock (G-Lide Surf?) reverse display looks good in the photo. Are you finding visibility good in various light conditions?
The G-Shock (G-Lide Surf?) reverse display looks good in the photo. Are you finding visibility good in various light conditions?
While mechanical watches can withstand a fair amount of abuse, I prefer to not subject them to the vibrations and jarring of bike riding - just... because why not spare them of that when a digital G-Shock is close at hand, a watch that was MADE for abuse!
