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recolimited · 12 January 2010, 02:15 AM

YES - I think an Explorer would be appropriate.

chebert · 12 January 2010, 03:48 AM

He has got to go all the same places and do all the same things with a camera and lenses strapped to his back!!! LOL get that guy a DSSD pronto!

neillfrith · 16 January 2010, 03:14 AM

I'd say a Gshock because they have all sorts of gizmos on them which could be useful like temperature, GPS, altimiter, tea and coffe making facilities, personal butler etc.

looking to buy · 16 January 2010, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimC

I'm out of touch... Don't watch TV, and don't have a clue...

moviefreak · 16 January 2010, 05:06 AM

I guess he can wear a Breitling Emergency... but with all the calls for help he makes

it is going to be an expensive use of the watch..

sakuraba · 16 January 2010, 05:16 AM

I wasn't familiar with his credentials and pedigree, but I saw Bear Grylls drink the water out of an elephant's

For that alone, he can wear any Rolex he wants.

Maybe a brown dial rootbeer to remind him of his effort.

rhi · 16 January 2010, 05:21 AM

as he is a fair weather camper pretenting to be the real deal prehaps a fake rolex would suit
if you see him remind him of fleebay great fakes to be had

Puffy · 27 March 2010, 01:00 AM

This is worth a bump - http://www.bremont.co.uk/person_w.php?name=bear

TheDude · 27 March 2010, 02:04 AM

Yup. Bremont baby!

Rolex has nothing that can touch the toughness or shock resistance of the Bremont MB1/MBII.

It has been tested to withstand the ejection forces from exiting a jet aircraft.

1. Catapult phase 12 - 15G
2. Rocket motor 12 - 15G
3. Drogue Stability 30G (600kt sled test)
4. Parachute deployment 15G

Take a gander at the suspension for the movement.

More images and explanation here:

http://home.watchprosite.com/show-fo...i-556746/s--1/

...and here

http://www.bremont.com/pdf/Bremont_MB_Leaflet.pdf

escudoturbo · 27 March 2010, 02:05 AM

Exp II is the obvious choice for people in the mountains, though GMT / Sub / SD all have valid reasons to be worn by outdoors types too.

I have noticed Ray Mears (A fat Bear Grylls) is wearing a Sub ND in his latest show on BBC2.

AWATCH · 27 March 2010, 03:00 AM

I started to say something about his fake shows - but-This guy IMO really gets a bum rap, he has openly said that the shows are sometimes staged at times for the purpose of entertainment and teaching info. While I do not really care for some of the things he's done on the show, his credentials of what he has actually done in real life, really do command respect.

Puffy · 27 March 2010, 03:04 AM

The Bremont serves its purpose for a guy like Bear.

snow_rocks · 27 March 2010, 03:50 AM

Doesn't the G-Shock have an emergency beer bottle opener?

cajunron · 27 March 2010, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Maybe on second thought, it is best to keep the TV off...

Even with a Rollie, or any other piece on his arm, I can live without the mental picture of a "rancid fecal water enema"...

Thanks for the warning.

Good one!

cajunron · 27 March 2010, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sakuraba

I wasn't familiar with his credentials and pedigree, but I saw Bear Grylls drink the water out of an elephant's

For that alone, he can wear any Rolex he wants.

Maybe a brown dial rootbeer to remind him of his effort.

you guys are killing me!

TheVTCGuy · 27 March 2010, 04:15 AM

Ok, to get farther off topic...

In one episode, I saw him slice open the belly of a dead camel. He removed the partially digested grass, held it over his mouth and squeezed the liquid out of it to drink.

I'd rather die....

Submarino · 28 March 2010, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyyankees

Not sure if anyone watches the show Man vs. Wild but I noticed Bear used to wear a Breitling and is now sporting a GShock. If he were to wear a Rolex which one would it be? I'm thinking about durability in the harshest situations and thinking probably a Sub or an Explorer. Anyone else have an opinion?

Bear Grylls only wears Bremont watches. He owns a Bremont MB and a Classic Range. Nice British watches but never quite as handsome as an Explorer II white dial.

meloncap78 · 28 March 2010, 12:51 AM

Not to stir any stagnant water but, I don't see any of you Bear smashers out there ripping the spines out of a live salmon with your teeth or drinking your own urine. I believe Bear to be a stand up guy and a true gentleman. Whether or not some of the stunts he performs are less than questionable has no bearing on what the show is trying to convey. It is a show about survival. Quite a few of the things that are presented on the show may help someone in a lousy situation some day. There, that's MHO.

Submarino · 28 March 2010, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meloncap78

Not to stir any stagnant water but, I don't see any of you Bear smashers out there ripping the spines out of a live salmon with your teeth or drinking your own urine. I believe Bear to be a stand up guy and a true gentleman. Whether or not some of the stunts he performs are less than questionable has no bearing on what the show is trying to convey. It is a show about survival. Quite a few of the things that are presented on the show may help someone in a lousy situation some day. There, that's MHO.

Nicely said! I do have to admit that I am one of Bear's greatest fans.

Taqi · 28 March 2010, 01:35 AM

Ray Mears is far more the real deal. He is to Grylls what a rolex is to a "high quality replica".

But with respect to both of them, neither approach the legendary status of Les Hiddins.

12 January 2010, 03:48 AM	#62
chebert Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Orleans Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 299	i think his cameraman's job is the harder than his!!! He has got to go all the same places and do all the same things with a camera and lenses strapped to his back!!! LOL get that guy a DSSD pronto!

16 January 2010, 05:06 AM	#65
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	I guess he can wear a Breitling Emergency... but with all the calls for help he makes it is going to be an expensive use of the watch.. __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

27 March 2010, 01:00 AM	#68
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	This is worth a bump - http://www.bremont.co.uk/person_w.php?name=bear __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

27 March 2010, 03:00 AM	#71
AWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: al Location: GEORGIA Watch: Explorer II Posts: 1,759	I started to say something about his fake shows - but-This guy IMO really gets a bum rap, he has openly said that the shows are sometimes staged at times for the purpose of entertainment and teaching info. While I do not really care for some of the things he's done on the show, his credentials of what he has actually done in real life, really do command respect. __________________ Al

27 March 2010, 03:04 AM	#72
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	The Bremont serves its purpose for a guy like Bear. __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

12 January 2010, 02:15 AM	#61
recolimited "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: near New Orleans Watch: Explorer II white Posts: 18	YES - I think an Explorer would be appropriate.

16 January 2010, 03:14 AM	#63
neillfrith "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 219	I'd say a Gshock because they have all sorts of gizmos on them which could be useful like temperature, GPS, altimiter, tea and coffe making facilities, personal butler etc.

16 January 2010, 05:16 AM	#66
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	I wasn't familiar with his credentials and pedigree, but I saw Bear Grylls drink the water out of an elephant's For that alone, he can wear any Rolex he wants. Maybe a brown dial rootbeer to remind him of his effort.

16 January 2010, 05:21 AM	#67
rhi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: uk Watch: 1987 Seadweller Posts: 27	as he is a fair weather camper pretenting to be the real deal prehaps a fake rolex would suit if you see him remind him of fleebay great fakes to be had

27 March 2010, 02:04 AM	#69
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	Yup. Bremont baby! Rolex has nothing that can touch the toughness or shock resistance of the Bremont MB1/MBII. It has been tested to withstand the ejection forces from exiting a jet aircraft. 1. Catapult phase 12 - 15G 2. Rocket motor 12 - 15G 3. Drogue Stability 30G (600kt sled test) 4. Parachute deployment 15G Take a gander at the suspension for the movement. More images and explanation here: http://home.watchprosite.com/show-fo...i-556746/s--1/ ...and here http://www.bremont.com/pdf/Bremont_MB_Leaflet.pdf

27 March 2010, 02:05 AM	#70
escudoturbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Baz Location: U.K Watch: Explorer II Posts: 364	Exp II is the obvious choice for people in the mountains, though GMT / Sub / SD all have valid reasons to be worn by outdoors types too. I have noticed Ray Mears (A fat Bear Grylls) is wearing a Sub ND in his latest show on BBC2.

27 March 2010, 03:50 AM	#73
snow_rocks Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: At what TIME?!!! Watch: the SKY tonite! Posts: 3,225	Doesn't the G-Shock have an emergency beer bottle opener?

27 March 2010, 04:15 AM	#76
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Ok, to get farther off topic... In one episode, I saw him slice open the belly of a dead camel. He removed the partially digested grass, held it over his mouth and squeezed the liquid out of it to drink. I'd rather die....

28 March 2010, 12:51 AM	#78
meloncap78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Joshua Location: Syracuse, NY Watch: LV C Posts: 2,204	Not to stir any stagnant water but, I don't see any of you Bear smashers out there ripping the spines out of a live salmon with your teeth or drinking your own urine. I believe Bear to be a stand up guy and a true gentleman. Whether or not some of the stunts he performs are less than questionable has no bearing on what the show is trying to convey. It is a show about survival. Quite a few of the things that are presented on the show may help someone in a lousy situation some day. There, that's MHO.

28 March 2010, 01:35 AM	#80
Taqi Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Caribbean Watch: Millgauss GV Posts: 6	Ray Mears is far more the real deal. He is to Grylls what a rolex is to a "high quality replica". But with respect to both of them, neither approach the legendary status of Les Hiddins.

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