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Slappysan
Since 13 Jun 2012
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 Mon Mar 07, 16 9:38 am Water Watches |
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So I lost my new watch during a foil wipe out yesterday, that's 3 watches in 6 months. I had it on my wrist for the first time as it was warm enough to wear thin gloves, with my thick gloves I had it clipped to my impact vest.
It was a Casio G-shock and I was very happy with it but it was a bit on the expensive side.
I might get the same watch again, but I'm open to cheaper options. Between my Timex Ironman that I had for 15 years and my G-shock I tried my wife's Ironman 50m resistant and it only lasted about an hour on the water so it has to be 100m but I'd rather 200m.
If I do get another G-shock, I would like to get a strap for it that wont fall off and also has strap all the way around so if a pin breaks the strap is still attached and the watch still attached by the other pin. I would also like it to be a longer strap so I can wear it over 10 mm of neoprene.
Anyone have any recommendations for watches or straps?
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
4911 Posts
Portland
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| Mon Mar 07, 16 10:06 am |
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no watch (then if its really good you dont have to come in...)
velcro works well - haven't had a gopro remote ripped off on a big day - have had my helmut stuffed over my face tho
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Slappysan
Since 13 Jun 2012
309 Posts
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| Mon Mar 07, 16 11:00 am |
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I had an extra long velcro strap on my 15 year old Timex that worked well for years. But then I got sent through the spin cycle on a head high breaker and it was gone 
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Da Yoda
Since 12 Mar 2009
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| Mon Mar 07, 16 11:07 am |
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| Quote: | | If I do get another G-shock, I would like to get a strap for it that wont fall off and also has strap all the way around so if a pin breaks the strap is still attached and the watch still attached by the other pin. I would also like it to be a longer strap so I can wear it over 10 mm of neoprene. |
For a good surf strap design, check out The Band strap from Chisco. They're the original surf watch strap for over 20 years...
http://casanovasadventures.com/catalog/watch/p3516.htm#.Vt3Jfihy9SU
Silverfoot offers one too...
https://www.silverfoot.com/collections/watchstraps/products/one-wrap-wide
The next best option would be a Nato/Zulu type strap. The most secure is a 5-ring version to insure the watch doesn't slide off the strap. 3-ring is more like The Band, so the watch could slide off the strap when it's not being worn.
Note: Most G-Shock watches are spec'ed with a 16mm strap attachment width, so you'll have to cut The Band strap down to 16mm to make it fit. If you go the Nato strap route, you'll need a Nato strap adaptor to make it compatible with a G-Shock, unless you can find a 16mm wide Nato strap. The Nato adaptor is made for 24/22mm wide straps.
Nato straps also come in various lengths. Make sure to get one around 12" so it will work over your wetsuit.
http://www.westcoastime.com/gshocadcasfo.html
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Sasquatch
Since 09 Mar 2005
2103 Posts
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Bigfoot
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| Mon Mar 07, 16 11:51 am |
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| I too have lost a couple of watches the past 13 years kiting. One idea I've never followed through on is to glue a watch and or compass onto the deck of my board.
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lubomm
Since 15 Aug 2007
248 Posts
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| Mon Mar 07, 16 12:12 pm |
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This one is underrated:
Casio: WS210H-1AVCF
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A.K.
Since 01 Jul 2006
190 Posts
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| Mon Mar 07, 16 12:28 pm |
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Replacing the band with a velcro band works best for kitesurfing. It does not fall off and gives you the necessary length to wear over wet suits. However you will absolutely kill the aesthetics of the watch... I have one that I have used for 20 years. It just gets tossed in the trunk and gets pulled out for kite surfing and kayaking.
Velcro watch strap is just about as classy as a velcro wallet....
Though i have not tried it I would consider a cheap waterproof silicon bracelet watch..
-A.K.
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Singlemalt
Since 21 Jun 2015
482 Posts
White Salmon
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| Mon Mar 07, 16 1:01 pm |
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I buy the Timex expedition for $21 on Amazon. They last 3-5 years, and have the slimmest profile. Never had a water problem. Eventually, the strap will give out, or the pins fail, and I get a new one. A new strap is almost as much as the new watch.
I have older expeditions on Velcro for thick suit days. They stay in the van with the river ready sunglasses and sun screen.
I have a blinged out counterfeit Rolex for dressing up like an adult.
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mcsailor0303
Since 18 Mar 2009
184 Posts
The Dalles
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Occupied Columbia
Since 12 Nov 2011
376 Posts
Columbia City
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| Tue Mar 08, 16 7:20 am |
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I just got emailed this. I don't wear a watch but it has a tide table.
http://www.seshday.com/mobile/ShowImage.aspx?s=http://www.seshday.com/cImages/Website_0/type_1000/ELC01726_603258.jpgElectric ED01 - T Nato Watch
$39.95 at seshday.com
Never be left guessing again. Thin, light, and tough, with it's simple tide index the ED01-Tide will let you know when it's good to go.
Features:
- Movement: Digital module with simple tide and tide prediction, moon phase, calendar, alarm, countdown/heat time, chronograph with 30 lap recall, and light functions.
- Case: 40MM polycarbonate case with raised bezel, hardened acrylic crystal. Water resistant up to 10 ATM / 100 meters / 300 FT.
- Band: Polyester nato style band with custom stainless steel buckle and velcro closure
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WindSki
Since 14 Dec 2012
411 Posts
Portland
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Nak
Since 19 May 2005
4312 Posts
Camas
Site Lackey
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TAK
Since 04 Aug 2009
94 Posts
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| Tue Mar 08, 16 9:28 pm Garmin fenix 3 Saphire |
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This watch is super badass but not cheap and if you have dumbass friends like me that leave their watch on the ground while they go kiting you might find one for free haha!!!
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Mrlaroo
Since 02 Jan 2007
181 Posts
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| Wed Mar 09, 16 3:40 pm |
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| Never had any issues with my Freestyle shark watch.
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