the edc WATCH thread

2SAM22 · Jan 7, 2016

Just found this info and it was news to me so I thought I'd post it up here .

Setting the date

Please note: If the time on your watch is between the hours of 10pm and 2am, its not the best idea to change the date manually. The watch would be in the process of changing the date over and forcing the date to change could damage the date mechanism. Either just wait until after 2am or manually change the time after 2am, then set the date and then go back and readjust the time.

zoostation · Jan 15, 2016

PJDiesel said:
That's a nice looking watch.

Zoo, can you tell us a rough price point on them?

Sorry took a while to get back to you. Normal price is around 270-ish at Long Island Watch but they were having a 10 percent off sale before Christmas.

Will give a quick review of the watch and dealer. That watch I posted turned out to have a problem with the date not changing over. I don't think it's representative of the brand, and I've never had a problem with an Orient watch before, just an unlucky draw on this one unit.

Anyway I contacted Long Island Watch and was treated very well. Even though I'd worn it they still did an exchange, sent me a shipping label for the return so I didn't have to pay, and the owner Marc kept in contact each step of the way. I really have to recommend this dealer. I think a lot of places would tell you to just take it up with the manufacturer's service department after the watch had been worn.

As for the watch itself, it's been impressive. It uses the same Orient 40N5A movement that their high-end Saturation Diver models use. Timing it over a week it is accurate to within -2 seconds per day. That's impressive for an automatic. Even the COSC standards that certify the top 3% of Swiss watches like Rolex are only within -4/+6 seconds per day.

DC-W · Jan 15, 2016

My EDC Timex Expedition crapped the bed.

Any suggestions for a similar-looking sub-$50 analog watch that doesn't tick as loud as a wall clock?

My wife was thrilled to hear the Timex broke.

zoostation · Jan 15, 2016

DC-W said:
My EDC Timex Expedition crapped the bed.

Any suggestions for a similar-looking sub-$50 analog watch that doesn't tick as loud as a wall clock?

My wife was thrilled to hear the Timex broke.

These are good for the money.

http://www.ewatches.com/swiss-legen...ch=&pct=&swiss=&gid=&rid=EML_EW_160115INVICTA

DC-W · Jan 15, 2016

zoostation said:
These are good for the money. http://www.ewatches.com/swiss-legend-watches/swiss-legend-watches.asp?ndd=1&bo_category_id=&bo_subcategory_id=&bo_brand_id=2295&cp=1&bo_store_id=1&g=&searchstring=&lo=&hi=&clr=4.3&ps=96&advsrch=&pct=&swiss=&gid=&rid=EML_EW_160115INVICTA

Me like

http://m.ewatches.com/products/291499

Blaster229 · Jan 15, 2016

DC-W said:
My EDC Timex Expedition crapped the bed.

Any suggestions for a similar-looking sub-$50 analog watch that doesn't tick as loud as a wall clock?

My wife was thrilled to hear the Timex broke.

Timex, keeps on ticking 'til it takes a licking.

CrabbyMcNab · Jan 15, 2016

Just got one of these, really nice and well built. I like the clean lines and lack of brand "advertisement" on the dial. Keeping time, bright lume, and a multitude of band options. Will post pics later

http://www.countycomm.com/maratacpilotmid.html

zoostation · Jan 15, 2016

CrabbyMcNab said:
Just got one of these, really nice and well built. I like the clean lines and lack of brand "advertisement" on the dial. Keeping time, bright lume, and a multitude of band options. Will post pics later

http://www.countycomm.com/maratacpilotmid.html

That uses the Miyota (Citizen) 8245 movement which should serve you well. It is an upgrade of their 8215 movement which is a tough workhorse used on tons of automatic watches.

teratos · Jan 15, 2016

CrabbyMcNab said:
Just got one of these, really nice and well built. I like the clean lines and lack of brand "advertisement" on the dial. Keeping time, bright lume, and a multitude of band options. Will post pics later

http://www.countycomm.com/maratacpilotmid.html

I like the Maratac.

I have a Borealis Sniper Scout that i have been wearing for a year. I really like it and it is about the same price point. I am partial to automatics and I really like tritium.

http://www.borealiswatch.com/store/#!/Diver-Watches/c/6645472/offset=0&sort=normal

jaredm1 · Jan 15, 2016

Been wearing my old Gulfman the past couple weeks.

MikeTF · Jan 16, 2016

This is my new EDC. I've gone from a purely mechanical watch to a 'smart watch'. I've only been wearing it for 9 hours and it is a game changer.

Samsung Gear S2 Classic

protegeV · Jan 16, 2016

MikeTF said:
This is my new EDC. I've gone from a purely mechanical watch to a 'smart watch'. I've only been wearing it for 9 hours and it is a game changer.

Samsung Gear S2 Classic

I'm not a watch person, but I want a smart watch.

MikeTF · Jan 16, 2016

protegeV said:
I'm not a watch person, but I want a smart watch.

I wasn't sure, but I've recently had the bad habit of leaving my smart phone on the dresser with the ringer off. I have missed a few calls and text messages from family members. Now I can walk around the house without having to carry my phone everywhere I go. The same will be true for when I'm on the boat. The cell phone goes into a storage bin. I can't hear the phone ring when the boat is underway. A vibration on the wrist, will let me know when I get a call or a message.

Bafflingbs · Jan 20, 2016

My new EDW.....

PJDiesel · Jan 20, 2016

Bafflingbs · Jan 20, 2016

Thank you PJ

pwoolford · Jan 21, 2016

Bafflingbs said:
My new EDW.....

Very nice!

zoostation · Jan 21, 2016

Very nice!

Bafflingbs · Jan 21, 2016

Thanks guys! Only took 50 years to get. :bannana:

Leeann · Jan 21, 2016

That is su-weeeeet.

I am rather jealous.

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