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DanielG
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've got a "Wearing jeans watch", Aerospace and a dress watch, Steelfish. I'm looking for a watch that works with a uniform and in rather rugged conditions. I've found a couple but I'm positive there are those out there that I don't know about.

I want:
40-42mm without bezel, 45mm about max total
Sapphire crystal
day of week
date
good glowing or tritium
black face
rubber or other synthetic band
100m water resistant min

Preferences:
I lean towards automatic but if the right quartz comes along...
I prefer white hands but orange second hand and/or orange tips on other hands are okay
Day/date at the 3:00 position MUCH preferred
I want day of week!
I want the band to be able to give if it gets caught in something without ripping my hand off. I don't want leather.

Ones I've found that I really like:
The Fortis B-42.
DAMASKO DA 36.
Fortis 595.18.41M
Hamilton King Automatic
Hamilton Khaki multi-touch

I want to avoid plastic, glass or mineral glass crystals as I cannot stand scratches and will replace the crystal with a sapphire one whenever it gets scratched anyway. I would rather just go ahead and get sapphire to begin with.

Any that you know about that are along the same lines?
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I can't really help on specifics but I would suggest checking out the diver's watch range by Oris. They are all autos, some have tritium markers instead of Superluminova, and they are superb value for money. Well worth a look.

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Driver8 wrote:
I can't really help on specifics but I would suggest checking out the diver's watch range by Oris. They are all autos, some have tritium markers instead of Superluminova, and they are superb value for money. Well worth a look.


Whoops, forgot that one, Yes, this one is really in the running!
Oris BC3 Day Date
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How about a ball watch...traser illumination

not easy to find in uk but easier in USA I think

http://www.ballwatch.com/

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doctor diesel wrote:
How about a ball watch...traser illumination

not easy to find in uk but easier in USA I think

http://www.ballwatch.com/


Excellent, that's exactly why I posted. Now to find a place with them to try them on :thumbsup:
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I don't call it a beater, but I wear my Fortis Fleiger if I'm out being being a little more active. You can buy one in the $12-1500 USD range.

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Flynbyu wrote:
I don't call it a beater, but I wear my Fortis Fleiger if I'm out being being a little more active. You can buy one in the $12-1500 USD range.


That's one of the B42 style they've got. I like those!
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DanielG wrote:
doctor diesel wrote:
How about a ball watch...traser illumination

not easy to find in uk but easier in USA I think

http://www.ballwatch.com/


Excellent, that's exactly why I posted. Now to find a place with them to try them on :thumbsup:


selfridges stock them in the UK, I love the night train fireman model....63 traser tubes!!!!!

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I'm really drooling over this one. I'm wondering if there is a rubber band for it.

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I don't call it a beater, but I wear my Fortis Fleiger if I'm out being being a little more active. You can buy one in the $12-1500 USD range.


That's one of the B42 style they've got. I like those!


The B42 is a nice piece too. Very luminous!!!

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I'm going to go look for/at this one tomorrow. If I can get the crystal changed to sapphire, this is exactly what I'm looking to get :D

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DanielG wrote:
I'm going to go look for/at this one tomorrow. If I can get the crystal changed to sapphire, this is exactly what I'm looking to get :D

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I almost bought one in all black, but I was afraid of scratching the bracelet up. I went with the Flieger Chrono and have been really happy with it. I just sent it into service to have the crystal changed and for routine service....The cost of the crystal swap was $60.

I purchased my Fortis from Todd at www.worldlux.com . He's the owner, and has a ton of knowledge on Fortis pieces.

The piece you are looking at is priced at $699 USD on the site. When I bought mine, he price matched another quote for me.

Good luck with your decision!

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