Most suited watch for active duty military?

[SS Oyster]

I think submariner (date or no date) because of rugged design, brushed case and Glidelock.

IMO, nothing with PCLs or jubilee would look right in uniform.

What say you?


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[MJ8]

G Shock

[iTreelex]

G Shock but if you must go crown then Sub date, Exp I, Exp II, SD.

[Claven2]

Originally Posted by iTreelex

G Shock but if you must go crown then Sub date, Exp I, Exp II, SD.

Or air king.

When in the field, I used a marathon navigator personally. It was issued and worked fine. I worked for the military as a contractor for a decade or so, and while not in combat, I was in field conditions all the time on exercise and simulated combat. The marathon held up great.

[BumbleB]

Explorer II black dial


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[interestedwatcher]

Originally Posted by BumbleB

Explorer II black dial


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This is what I have, and now wear it daily to work. Prior was a Gshock that cost 40 USD from the PX at HKIA. If I was 'in the field' I would probably go back to the Gshock...

[RTG]

Originally Posted by BumbleB

Explorer II black dial

Toughest watch Rolex makes and more legible than any other SS Rolex. 42mm Explorer II would be my choice.

YM42 is the most militaristic looking IMO. In SS would be a top contender

[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by BumbleB

Explorer II black dial


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This is the right watch. Also, thank you so much for your service


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[Wishlist>$]

Originally Posted by BumbleB

Explorer II black dial


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Agreed. Perfect watch with date and GMT function. Understated and timeless, it worked well for me in flight suit or dress uniform.

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[Hotrod297]

For the field or behind a desk?

For the Field, I using a cheap Casio, or something cheap from the BX.

[Simon_jrees]

Originally Posted by SS Oyster

I think submariner (date or no date) because of rugged design, brushed case and Glidelock.

IMO, nothing with PCLs or jubilee would look right in uniform.

What say you?


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I was in the Royal Engineers, you had one or two divers that wore Subs but had to be as dark as possible as they don't allow you to wear anything with too much of a shine. Some specialists wore watches such as the CWC.

[locutus49]

Patek perpetual.

[jeorge]

Originally Posted by locutus49

Patek perpetual.

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by locutus49

Patek perpetual.

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[BLNR Nairobi]

Originally Posted by locutus49

Patek perpetual.

Made me laugh out loud

[socalwatchcollector]

Originally Posted by locutus49

Patek perpetual.

[eliasnilfgaard]

Explorer II / Explorer I or any models from Sinn, ideal service/professinal watch to me

[Wobbly]

Cwc w10

[Randomgary]

Depends what your role is

[ijpx]

I think EX II has better movement with Parachrom hairspring and Paraflex shock absorbers making it better than Submariner in this case.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by ijpx

I think EX II has better movement with Parachrom hairspring and Paraflex shock absorbers making it better than Submariner in this case.

Well can assure when Rolex was used as real tools years ago by the military world wide, they did not use parachrom or paraflex shock stystems which in the real world are just made up words.And would doubt in the real world any better than the Kiff or Nivarox hairspring that were used by Rolex and most of the Swiss watch industry for decades.

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well can assure when Rolex was used as real tools years ago by the military world wide, they did not use parachrom or paraflex shock systems which in the real world are just made up words.And would doubt in the real world any better than the Kiff or Nivarox hairspring that were used by Rolex and most of the Swiss watch industry for decades.

Thanks Peter

Glad to see that there is at least a little real watch discussion left on the forum.

[RolyMoly]

Originally Posted by beshannon

Thanks Peter



Glad to see that there is at least a little real watch discussion left on the forum.

Right?

But now onto the real question, which Service watch will be the better investment to outrun the Dow over the next ten years? And please post pics of it on food while in discussion.

[jimcameron]

"Active Duty" is a pretty wide criteria.

Getting coffee for the Colonel?

or

digging around for IED's?

[IronHandTime]

Originally Posted by jimcameron

"Active Duty" is a pretty wide criteria.

Getting coffee for the Colonel?

or

digging around for IED's?

[Sulla]

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Casio-MR...M/151766970759

[Patton250]

No question about it a G-Shock. I own one through six years of working in an engine room in the Navy. It lasted quite well. Countless hours of rebuilding machinery. So wear a G-Shock during working hours. Now after working hours strap on at submariner.

[jburson250]

Originally Posted by Patton250

No question about it a G-Shock. I own one through six years of working in an engine room in the Navy. It lasted quite well. Countless hours of rebuilding machinery. So wear a G-Shock during working hours. Now after working hours strap on at submariner.

I wore a Submariner 5512, working in Navy nuclear propulsion plants (USS Enterprise, USS Long Beach and two land-based prototypes) during the mid 60's to early 70's. The Sub took a brutal beating in those pre G-Shock years, but survived. I don't doubt a modern Sub would too.

BTW, the same 5512 - restored - lives on, today.

[Bybybmw]

Originally Posted by jburson250

I wore a Submariner 5512, working in Navy nuclear propulsion plants (USS Enterprise, USS Long Beach and two land-based prototypes) during the mid 60's to early 70's. The Sub took a brutal beating in those pre G-Shock years, but survived. I don't doubt a modern Sub would too.

BTW, the same 5512 - restored - lives on, today.

Hi, fellow Navy nuc here. What I remember wearing were Seikos which I could get at the NEX, and could afford. It wasn't till I got out and started working civilian nucs that my watch choices expanded and even then I didn't really know about Rolex. My choice was Tag Heuer of which I still own the first one I bought when I left the navy back in the 80's.
Now I finally have discovered Rolex and enjoying my OP and YM

[jburson250]

Originally Posted by Bybybmw

Hi, fellow Navy nuc here. What I remember wearing were Seikos which I could get at the NEX, and could afford. It wasn't till I got out and started working civilian nucs that my watch choices expanded and even then I didn't really know about Rolex. My choice was Tag Heuer of which I still own the first one I bought when I left the navy back in the 80's.
Now I finally have discovered Rolex and enjoying my OP and YM

Hey Marty, thanks for your service! Timex and Seiko were the popular watches, hands down, when I was in. The guys I worked with just couldn't understand why I wore such an expensive ($195) watch, doing the jobs we did.

Post-navy I spent 38 years in the industry - 13 with Westinghouse and 25 at Seabrook Station. Retired end of 2012.

Good to hear from a member with similar experiences.

Best Regards,