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Taekwondo113 · 9 February 2019, 12:08 AM

Just out of curiosity, what watch would you recommend for high intensity activity; jungle walks, extreme cold weather, water, and Africa safari hikes that is durable, sturdy, reliable, can take impacts and can go into any environment? Strap?

ecdc · 9 February 2019, 12:10 AM

I've done all that. Wore a titanium Panerai on a NATO strap.

Jhowton23 · 9 February 2019, 12:13 AM

ive used an omega seamaster 2220.80 on nato for those and have had no hiccups at all with the watch

Devildog · 9 February 2019, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Taekwondo113

Just out of curiosity, what watch would you recommend for high intensity activity; jungle walks, extreme cold weather, water, and Africa safari hikes that is durable, sturdy, reliable, can take impacts and can go into any environment? Strap?

Casio G Shock (solar)

Light, completely unbreakable and no one will care.

RHIII · 9 February 2019, 12:38 AM

Well....since this is in the Rolex section — I’m going with an Explorer II.

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G M Francis · 9 February 2019, 12:53 AM

Agree, despite being a Rolex fan...Casio G Shock!

samson66 · 9 February 2019, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Devildog

Casio G Shock (solar)

Light, completely unbreakable and no one will care.

This is the answer right here

ReclinerTimer · 9 February 2019, 12:57 AM

Unfortunately they aren't used as the tools they were originally mean to be anymore, but in the past people have done this and lots more to Rolexes. An explorer or sub would both thrive in this environment, as long as you don't mind some scratches and character

DenaliHD · 9 February 2019, 12:58 AM

Wore my D-Blue on my last safari. It survived quite nicely!

Taekwondo113 · 9 February 2019, 01:09 AM

Thank you for the input!!!

travisb · 9 February 2019, 01:10 AM

216570 Polar.

beshannon · 9 February 2019, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Taekwondo113

Just out of curiosity, what watch would you recommend for high intensity activity; jungle walks, extreme cold weather, water, and Africa safari hikes that is durable, sturdy, reliable, can take impacts and can go into any environment? Strap?

Are you looking to buy a watch or use one that you already own?

ferrissteve11 · 9 February 2019, 01:12 AM

A wide variety of Rolex watches would certainly take the adventure, however I"m not sure if it would be the most prudent thing in the world to wear. Casio or Seiko wouldn't even think twice.

BryGuy11 · 9 February 2019, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by samson66

This is the answer right here

If you want an indestructible TURD on your wrist, have at it. If you wear a Rolex you have a nice piece that has sentimental value & a story for generations.
Love the 392 avatar 😁

watchwatcher · 9 February 2019, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Devildog

Casio G Shock (solar)

Light, completely unbreakable and no one will care.

Agreed. And I like wearing turds.

81sforlife · 9 February 2019, 01:40 AM

Exp II all day long.

Paul_I · 9 February 2019, 01:43 AM

Happy Gilmore accomplished all of those feats no more than an hour ago wearing a patek.

samson66 · 9 February 2019, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by BryGuy11

If you want an indestructible TURD on your wrist, have at it. If you wear a Rolex you have a nice piece that has sentimental value & a story for generations.
Love the 392 avatar 😁

I got a great laugh from this!!!

I was debating on whether to go with the 392 avatar, or 6.4L for our European friends on here

maylebox · 9 February 2019, 01:50 AM

Paul_I · 9 February 2019, 01:54 AM

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GREAT advertisement. I miss these.

BryGuy11 · 9 February 2019, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Agreed. And I like wearing turds.

And apparently driving them

BryGuy11 · 9 February 2019, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by samson66

I got a great laugh from this!!!

I was debating on whether to go with the 392 avatar, or 6.4L for our European friends on here

6.4 ??? Why not a HellCat, Demon or the new crate HELLEPHANT ?

burnthesehills · 9 February 2019, 02:47 AM

Probably a cheap watch that I would not mind losing, having stolen, or ruining.

If these are not concerns and/or you want a higher end watch for the adventure, I would go with the Explorer II as it’s pretty much what the watch was designed for.

garbanzo · 9 February 2019, 02:48 AM

Any spelunking involved ?
If yes, then Explorer II is a must

VinnieVegas · 9 February 2019, 02:50 AM

A G-Shock GW-M5610. If you want a larger dial or want to track 2 time zones at once, the GW-M6900.

timeldn · 9 February 2019, 02:51 AM

I would go with a Casio G Shock

RTG · 9 February 2019, 02:54 AM

Great thread to follow. I love watches that are as tough as they are beautiful. I'm tough on everything.

Rolex Explorer II 216570 42mm. Best I can tell it's the toughest Rolex ever made. Mine has seen -35F, +125F, hiked, hunted, bloodied, extensive shooting sessions, extensive drinking sessions, freezing water, ice, hot water, steam rooms, falls, impacts. Never misses a beat. The larger dial and big hands make it easy to read no matter how brutal the conditions.

Whatever you choose, be sure to post some pics of your watch in some cool locations.

77T · 9 February 2019, 02:59 AM

Why does Africa or the Arctic play a particular role?

It was colder in NYC than the Arctic a couple of weeks ago...

And Australia can be just as hot as Africa.

Any Rolex Oyster can handle those varied environments methinks.

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BryGuy11 · 9 February 2019, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by burnthesehills

Probably a cheap watch that I would not mind losing, having stolen, or ruining.

If these are not concerns and/or you want a higher end watch for the adventure, I would go with the Explorer II as it’s pretty much what the watch was designed for.

There is this crazy new thing called "personal property insurance." I pay $89.00 a year for an old TT sub bluesy.

Dr. Robert · 9 February 2019, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by G M Francis

Agree, despite being a Rolex fan...Casio G Shock!

I concur

9 February 2019, 12:08 AM	#1
Taekwondo113 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 48	Jungle Artic Safari watch Just out of curiosity, what watch would you recommend for high intensity activity; jungle walks, extreme cold weather, water, and Africa safari hikes that is durable, sturdy, reliable, can take impacts and can go into any environment? Strap?

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Paul_I "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,448	Happy Gilmore accomplished all of those feats no more than an hour ago wearing a patek. __________________

9 February 2019, 02:50 AM	#25
VinnieVegas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Vincent B Location: New York, NY Watch: '06 GMT Master II Posts: 1,261	A G-Shock GW-M5610. If you want a larger dial or want to track 2 time zones at once, the GW-M6900. __________________ Wearing Today: * Seiko SRP777 (2017)

9 February 2019, 02:54 AM	#27
RTG 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Watch: YM42 Ti Posts: 2,628	Great thread to follow. I love watches that are as tough as they are beautiful. I'm tough on everything. Rolex Explorer II 216570 42mm. Best I can tell it's the toughest Rolex ever made. Mine has seen -35F, +125F, hiked, hunted, bloodied, extensive shooting sessions, extensive drinking sessions, freezing water, ice, hot water, steam rooms, falls, impacts. Never misses a beat. The larger dial and big hands make it easy to read no matter how brutal the conditions. Whatever you choose, be sure to post some pics of your watch in some cool locations. __________________ Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

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77T 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,652	Why does Africa or the Arctic play a particular role? It was colder in NYC than the Arctic a couple of weeks ago... And Australia can be just as hot as Africa. Any Rolex Oyster can handle those varied environments methinks. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

9 February 2019, 12:10 AM	#2
ecdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: US Posts: 502	I've done all that. Wore a titanium Panerai on a NATO strap.

9 February 2019, 12:13 AM	#3
Jhowton23 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: John Location: Northern VA Posts: 232	ive used an omega seamaster 2220.80 on nato for those and have had no hiccups at all with the watch

9 February 2019, 12:38 AM	#5
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	Well....since this is in the Rolex section — I’m going with an Explorer II. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 February 2019, 12:53 AM	#6
G M Francis "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: UK Posts: 173	Agree, despite being a Rolex fan...Casio G Shock!

9 February 2019, 12:57 AM	#8
ReclinerTimer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: florida Posts: 146	Unfortunately they aren't used as the tools they were originally mean to be anymore, but in the past people have done this and lots more to Rolexes. An explorer or sub would both thrive in this environment, as long as you don't mind some scratches and character

9 February 2019, 12:58 AM	#9
DenaliHD "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: the South Watch: Tudor GMT Posts: 266	Wore my D-Blue on my last safari. It survived quite nicely!

9 February 2019, 01:09 AM	#10
Taekwondo113 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 48	Thank you for the input!!!

9 February 2019, 01:10 AM	#11
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,092	216570 Polar.

9 February 2019, 01:12 AM	#13
ferrissteve11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 1,116	A wide variety of Rolex watches would certainly take the adventure, however I"m not sure if it would be the most prudent thing in the world to wear. Casio or Seiko wouldn't even think twice.

9 February 2019, 01:40 AM	#16
81sforlife "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: J Location: CO Watch: Sub & ExpII Posts: 555	Exp II all day long.

9 February 2019, 01:50 AM	#19
maylebox "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 881

9 February 2019, 02:47 AM	#23
burnthesehills "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Joe Location: Western MA Posts: 1,211	Probably a cheap watch that I would not mind losing, having stolen, or ruining. If these are not concerns and/or you want a higher end watch for the adventure, I would go with the Explorer II as it’s pretty much what the watch was designed for.

9 February 2019, 02:48 AM	#24
garbanzo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Spain Posts: 832	Any spelunking involved ? If yes, then Explorer II is a must

9 February 2019, 02:51 AM	#26
timeldn "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: London Posts: 606	I would go with a Casio G Shock

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