Wristwatch: Appropriate, if not perfect watch for bicycle rides.
02-13-24, 02:50 PM
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The Casio LCD watches have been around since the early 1980s. I bought a metal one for my dad in 1983. The basic models haven't changed much since then, so they wouldn't look out of place on a vintage bike. I always wore one for work, since they were cheap to replace when they got damaged, and I could wear it through the metal detectors when going through security. The last one I bought before retiring had a ten year battery, but the band did not have the same rating.
I don't like the sweaty feeling and tan lines, so I don't normally wear a watch when biking. I have an old Bulova analog watch that would look the part, but it needs servicing.
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My watch just tells the time. Good enough for me. Casio seems to be the most practical brand, and Seiko is similar with a higher price and bit of panache. I got this at the local watch repair shop for $30. Soon afterwards, it needed a new battery and strap, but that was the risk I took, and I'm still happy. It's thin and light.
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Have had a Seiko Kinetic Auto-Relay for more than 10 years. Still keeps perfect time despite being constantly worn. Has large, easy to see numbers. Have worn cycling, using nail gun or operating power equipment in my wood shop, when doing car repairs/maintenance. It has some scratches and a metal blob on the case at 1 o'clock(from an accidental car battery arc). I did replace the crystal a couple years ago, so it still looks pretty good, but was told capacitor could fail soon. No battery, wearer's motion generates electricity that is stored in a capacitor to power a quartz movement, so no mechanical winder mechanism, which makes it less heavy than an autowinder. The auto-relay feature lets it go to sleep but still keep time for up to 4 years when no motion. Model I have is still available N.O.S. on the Bay, maybe I should pick up a spare.
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Perfect? Not really but it's the one I have and it's easy to see on a ride and I don't worry about water damaging it.
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I wear a vintage (refurbed) HMT watch from India. For under 25$, I got a mechanical watch that matches the spirit of my bicycle choices (vintage, mechanical). and one that I don't have to worry about ruining the watches collectability.
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Casio triple sensor titanium that has been on my arm for 20+ years
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