What wristwatch do you ride with?

[Climb01742]

Originally Posted by Likes2ridefar

I bought an automatic pam a few years ago and had it sent to work. i commute via bike so rode home with it. The crown guard was like a sledge hammer into the top of my hand.

I had to stop and take it off.

Oh yes, the crown guard takes some getting used to. I'll confess, practicality wasn't why I feel in love with the watch. I just dig its pared down, old school, less is more aesthetic. 100 years from now it will still be elegant, IMO.

[Chris]

Does anyone use a Garmin running watch to track their data instead of using say a 500? I get tired of the tabs breaking and thought that might be a good way to clean up the bars, but am wondering about battery life etc.

[dzxc]

Originally Posted by Chris

Does anyone use a Garmin running watch to track their data instead of using say a 500? I get tired of the tabs breaking and thought that might be a good way to clean up the bars, but am wondering about battery life etc.

Depends on the watch. Most of the pure running watches will only give you pace, not speed. So it's fine for later if you just want a map of your ride, but not too helpful during the ride.

OTOH, the triathlon watches work well and usually have a specific setting for cycling.

[Likes2ridefar]

Originally Posted by Climb01742

Oh yes, the crown guard takes some getting used to. I'll confess, practicality wasn't why I feel in love with the watch. I just dig its pared down, old school, less is more aesthetic. 100 years from now it will still be elegant, IMO.

I'm quite enamored with them as well. I've had a 104, 111, 372, 380, and a 249 (my personal favorite)

I havent worn a pam in awhile though preferring the AP diver with rubber strap and for the days when smaller is needed Patek Aquanaut with rubber as well.

Although today I have on my favorite all time watch - Casio Gshock GD350. It vibrates spectacularly every hour or when some covert alarm is needed. It also has excellent LED lights for viewing in less than ideal conditions.

[rilz]

Victorinox Garrison



I'm a big fan of this watch, wear it everyday including when cycling.

I used to have cheap timex watches but they always broke. Definitely worth the investment to me.

[Seramount]

for years I wore an el cheapo ($25) ebay Casio G-Shock at all times except when sleeping.

it survived a car/bike collision that totaled the bike and sent me to the ER. I even did a 368' cave dive with it and had no problems...

but, it finally died and I decided to go watch-free since every device on the planet has a clock feature now.

when riding, my Sigma cycling computer tells me the time.

[CaliFly]

Originally Posted by Likes2ridefar

I'm quite enamored with them as well. I've had a 104, 111, 372, 380, and a 249 (my personal favorite)

I havent worn a pam in awhile though preferring the AP diver with rubber strap and for the days when smaller is needed Patek Aquanaut with rubber as well.

Although today I have on my favorite all time watch - Casio Gshock GD350. It vibrates spectacularly every hour or when some covert alarm is needed. It also has excellent LED lights for viewing in less than ideal conditions.

Love it when Panerai shows up in the watch threads. 50, 49, 183, 118, 228 and 232 for me. Had an opportunity to trade the 118 for a 117 just for riding (crown is on the left). Never pulled the trigger. Sad face.

Using a Bathys 100 Fathoms...on some rides...just for looks.

[rugbysecondrow]

http://www.amazon.com/Casio-G7700-1-.../dp/B000UV3MMM

This is my watch for running or riding. It is comfortable, easy to ready, tough and inexpensive.

Casio G Shock 7700

Cheers,

Paul

[Stephen2014]

Not mine, but the same model.

[xjoex]

I ride with a Citizen Eco Drive, I use the bezel to time my rides. That is as close to timing as I get!


-Joe

[Neil]

My enormo-nerd watch:

[Louis]

I have one of these (Suunto Core) and take it on every ride to track altitude gain/loss. It also knows the times for sunrise and sunset, which is convenient, but I've had to resort to using the compass for navigation.

It's way too huge to put on my wrist, so I've removed the strap and I toss it into my saddle-bag.

[guido]

I wear a Timex Ironman 24 hours a day. Riding is one of the mentionable activities I don't take it off for.

[Louis]

Originally Posted by guido

Riding is one of the mentionable activities I don't take it off for.

You even wear it while on the potty? Wow - that's kinky.

[quattro]

Omega Seamaster Professional 200M, stainless case and band, black dial, black and gold bezel, a very thin comfortable watch to wear> I wear it everyday no matter what I'm doing, riding, at the beach, you name it. It won't do me any good sitting in a box.