Reply With QuoteDoh, Smiths Everest. The End.
So, if you were only allowed to take one watch with you on that week's skiing holiday in the Alps, what would it be? Has to be able to stand up to the rigours of a day on the slopes but also pull off a touch of class during a spot of après-ski.
Over to you! :)
Doh, Smiths Everest. The End.
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Rolex 16610LV :)
16610. Boring, I know.
Orange monster. A bit lairy and not expensive if you bust it.
Hey Moose! :bounce:Originally Posted by Moose
Does it have to be one I own?
If so, definitely the polar Explorer.
Titanium if you have it :)
Liking that Rolex polar Explorer :drunken:
Titanium's not a bad call actually...
Depends how often you fall over :wink:
Any diver, or watch with decent WR rating.
No leather, probably rubber or steel bracelet
That would lead me to my SMP in my own collection, but possibilities are endless!
Never bothered with the après-ski scene, way too tired after skiing all day and I like an early start so it's all about what's practical for me. I prefer a smaller watch that will easily fit under the cuff of my ski jacket, something like a CWC G10 works well for me. Anything larger has to be functional so I would suggest a Suunto.
Tissot T Touch Titanium
I took a G-Shock on my first skiing trip last year. Saw no point in risking it..the perfect skiing watch really. Unless you're very good. :)
A very good point. A G-Shock would be more appropriate.
a GW9200 riseman at least you will know how high you are :)
Riseman.
Mr Smith-Everest did me just fine recently managing around 40 miles a day and descending 20000ft daily, the equivalent of skiing down Everest + everyday
RIAC
Agree on the watch, but not the strap.Hey Moose! :bounce:
Does it have to be one I own?
If so, definitely the polar Explorer.
Rolex.
Why do you hate Norway? :D
Breitling Emergency; useful if you get stuck down a crevasse, too.
I took the DA37 which survived the boarding, the après ski and a big night out in Munich. Being a Damasko it did the lot without a single mark :)
I usually wear one of these. Seems to do the job...
Bremont MB1.5 by Noodlefish, on Flickr
Although, given unlimited funds, I'd be tempted by an LW Rock Instrument, with / without an LW watch.
I'm taking a beaten up vintage diver on a NATO.. no point in risking it. As a 'shredder', it doesn't matter how good you are, you are always trying something new, and if you aren't face planting, then you're not tryin'. :mrgreen:
I normally take my TH Super Pro, but I find it a bit bulky when you need to peel back sleeves to tell the time, hence I'm gonna give the Certina a go. On the other hand, I am tempted to take another watch if I fancy a change.. but that blows my theory out of the [s:70jq1rji]water[/s:70jq1rji] snow :roll: ...
Not a white one................. :wink:
At least put the cover on it ;0)
It's just a matter of time...
Slightly predictably this has been my go-to watch for most holidays for the past 10 years or so. I will normally swim/jacuzzi at some point so WR is essential, plus a bracelet is better than a strap. For any kind of outdoor activity, it's also a good idea to have something that is robust, both in terms of the case and the movement. Finally, it's nice to have something that looks appropriate for eating in nice restaurants etc. This is really the only one of my collection that I'm 100% confident in for all these.
this one - borrowed pic
Interesting looking Speedy.
I'd probably go for the two alrounders the Sub or the PO on bracelet.
A very practical choice!
Id probably say GMTII, especially good with the dual time function, although my B&R is proving to be rather a good tool watch on the rubber strap...
Good point!At least put the cover on it ;0)
Although I fear the case could well be mistaken as a dangerous weapon at airport security! :roll:
On a serious note.. do take an 'emergency NATO' + strap tool.
What's an emergency Nato?
A spare nato strap in case your bracelet or current strap breaks/tears/fails.What's an emergency Nato?
ah right. Thought it was some special colour/design. :)A spare nato strap in case your bracelet or current strap breaks/tears/fails.What's an emergency Nato?
This year I left my subs at home and took the Sumo. I love that watch.
You don't need a Suunto - any phone app will give you much more info than your watch ever could (even LW :)).
I took the watch off for the jacuzzi.
Obviously literally any watch will be fine as long as it has basic water resistance. The only problem I've ever had in decades of skiing was with a vintage Seamaster which fogged up with my sweat/the cold.
This year and last year I have been using this - rugged, comfortable and legible but in fact the quickset hour hand for the timezone change is probably the best reason to use it.
I've just been skiing with this one: Tissot T-touch titanium.
If you haven't got a clue what to wear, try this;
A quality quartz on a nato is good enough for through the day.
Then pop it back on the stainless bracelet for your apres ski.
Very classy 8)
:lol: :lol: :lol:Why do you hate Norway? :D
Nothing against my Viking forbears but a little loud for my taste. Saw one of these on a grey Nato - it sounds like a dull combo, I know, but I thought it looked great.
G-Shock..good fun to see how many runs you have done and what altitude you have dropped. Also tough enough for the falls.
If you don't fall now and then you're not trying!!
I am off to Austria on Sat.
Explorer I....
I find this pretty handy.....
Three things to consider:
1) What's the fit with your gloves/jacket. Too big a watch can be a real pain/issue. Especially with gloves with slim cuffs rather than gauntlet style.
2) Are you happy with the consequences of a fall - potentially at least
3) Are you likely to get pissed up? In which case 2) applies again.
I usually take an old Quartz watch on NATO when skiing or fishing, most of the time it is my diver tag heuer.
Definitely G-Shock or Suunto
I use my emergency for outdoor sports
you never know
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