What wristwatch do you ride with?

[Stephen2014]

http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/0/7/5/4/6/2/webimg/464895370_tp.gif

I often use one of these, easy to read in daylight and glows at night.

[Louis]

My Polar HRM

[thirdgenbird]

None.

I am a watch guy but when I ride, I like to be watch free.

[jr59]

One I am thinking of selling;

A 25th anv Dura Ace Seiko!

[MattTuck]

No watch for me. I would love to buy a nice mechanical one day... But doubtful I would ride with it.

[Cat3roadracer]

No watch on the bike. Rolex Explorer walking and running.

[shovelhd]

Seiko Kinetic Ti.

[EPOJoe]

Most of the time I'm wearing a Sinn U1, but I take it off before I get on a bike. It's already gonna hurt bad enough if I crash without having to worry about replacing the watch.

[SlackMan]

I alternative between my Casio Protrek with compass, thermometer, barometer, etc. and my Omega Seamaster GMT. I'm always nervous that I'll crash when wearing my Omega, so that is infrequent. The Casio has a feature that when you rotate your wrist up towards your face from horizontal, it automatically lights up the dial (this can be turned off). That's a handy feature for hands-free lighting of the watch.

[christian]

Timex Ironman or Seiko SNK809

[Bruce K]

None

BK

[sw3759]

i really don't like wearing a watch when i ride.seems like i'm already wearing enough as it is. i always use the clock on my bike computer if i need to know what time it is.

[Steve in SLO]

None, and I'm a real watch nut.
I use my Garman or iPhone for time of day.

[oldpotatoe]

None.

I am a watch guy but when I ride, I like to be watch free.

Same...I look at the clock on the kitchen wall when I leave and look at when I finish. If I need to know what time it is, I got a phone in my jersey pocket.

[RMcRee]

No watch, but a phone with strava in the back pocket.

[Elefantino]

Ice®

Pink during three weeks in May. Yellow during three weeks in July. Red during three weeks in Aug-Sept.

White most of the rest of the time.

[Zoomie80]

Clock in bike computer, iPhone in jersey pocket...and still wear a Timex Ironman out of habit.

[cinema]

http://world.g-shock.com/asia-mea/en/concept/history/img/pc/G-5600E.png

3 years strong. $30. Goes everywhere.

No garmin!

[ceolwulf]

Mostly whichever I happen to be wearing that day. I like riding with my Skagen because it's titanium, super light ;) my Seiko diver is a favourite usually but can't ride with it because vibration makes the band squeak and it drives me nuts wondering where on the bike it's coming from.


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[wc1934]

Timex Ironman or Garmin (if measuring heart rate).

[Louis]

http://forums.watchuseek.com/attachments/f2/890976d1354273081-ugliest-watches-ever-yuck4.jpg

http://forums.watchuseek.com/attachments/f2/890647d1354245641-ugliest-watches-ever-yuck3.jpg

http://www.joetech.com/images_for_posts/uglycell_8.jpg

http://forums.watchuseek.com/attachments/f2/891453d1354308318-ugliest-watches-ever-yuck6.jpg

[OtayBW]

Citizen Eco-Drive atomic off the bike. On the bike.......zilch. Don't want a watch while riding.

[ChrisG]

I have a G-Shock that I wear only when I'm on the bike.

Otherwise, I'll have on a Seiko automatic diver.

[buddybikes]

I used to have a White Industries titanium, pretty watch, however it was a bit mis-engineered and affected time. WI provided my money back, wish they could of fixed it.

[cegerer]

Usually my Fastime Copilote. Easy to read at speed :)

[93legendti]

Yellow GShock or an Orange Swatch Chrono-easily replaced and colorful so hand signals are easier for drivers to spot

[jlwdm]

None.

I am a watch guy but when I ride, I like to be watch free.

+1

Jeff

[Chris]

I've worn a watch nearly everyday since I was about 10, I'm 43 now. In the last year I've sold off a lot and have started to go without on rides when I remember to break the habit. Normally though, it's either a Swatch chrono, G-shock 7900NV, Tissot T-touch or Seiko SKX171 with a 007 bezel (poor man's marine master).

[DarkStar]

Rolex GMT Master, but only when commuting too the office, too heavy for extended rides. Need to get one of those cheap Ti watches for general bashing around.

[tumbler]

None.

I am a watch guy but when I ride, I like to be watch free.

Same here. I love watches, but can't ride with one... at least none of the ones that I currently own. I thought about getting a GPS/Strava watch, but probably easier to keep using my phone or get a new CPU with that built in.

[Louis]

Most of my rides are late afternoon. I like knowing how much time I have until sunset.

[CunegoFan]

Wrist watch? Let me count. Cell phone as a clock. Cyclometer has a clock. Head unit for power meter has a clock. Three. How many clocks does a man need while riding?

[Schmed]

Most of the time I'm wearing a Sinn U1, but I take it off before I get on a bike. It's already gonna hurt bad enough if I crash without having to worry about replacing the watch.

Ha! I tucked my Sinn U1 into the storage cubby of my truck before my ride today. Great tank of a watch (mine's the SDR version).

[Anarchist]

I do not have a bike computer or GPS on my bike. For a watch, when riding I wear a Timex Ironman digital.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/25/43865016de55c279e707fb1f23043f58.jpg

The sad thing is that although not astoundingly attractive, it is a stupidly good watch.

[christian]

Curt! Just putting two and two together. Welcome to the forum. Post some Ur-Quattro pics!

[Cornfed]

Must-haves: Big hands, waterproof, durable, and cheap. So I go with a low-end G-shock.

[sitzmark]

Love watches - especially mechanicals, but stopped wearing them years ago.

Soon-to-ship Ti/CF Movado-Parlee limited edition had me thinkin' ...
http://www.movado.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/347x607/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/0/6/0606851w_1413x2200.jpg
... but, nah, just another that would end up in a drawer.

[Louis]

In other matters that we won't go into I may have a different opinion, but when it comes to watches I don't like the models with big knobs that stick out.

[Joel]

Since I have no electronics on the bike whatsoever, it's a Timex Ironman on the wrist.

Cell phone in the back pocket in two plastic bags - on mute. "I'll call you - don't call me" :p

[stephenmarklay]

Here is an option

http://www.apple.com/watch/features/

[holliscx]

What's a wristwatch?

[oldpotatoe]

I paid $20.01..in the directions it said, 'keep away from water'..what a Hoot..

$.02 bid, $19.99 shipping..

[cookietom]

None becuz I am retired.

[chiasticon]

i love watches, but unfortunately the fact that i can always figure out what time it is by looking at some nearby device at all times has gotten me away from using them very much any more. which makes me a bit sad, actually. i still flirt with them from time to time, but then they get removed for riding and after a few rides i'll forget to put it on after and won't wear again for weeks...

as far as wearing while riding, my take is: in the summer, anything extra i have to wear in the heat is no good. and when it's cooler, i can't see the thing through my long sleeves anyway. so a bike computer does the job for me.

[grawk]

Suuntu Ambit, doubles as my bike computer.

[Saint Vitus]

None (anymore), makes a goofy tan line.

[AngryScientist]

i'm a watch fanatic, but i rarely wear one when i ride, i just dont like the extra metal rattling around on my wrist.

just for fun, here's a great shot of my favorite watch and my favorite little lady from two weekends ago at the apple orchard, drinking hard cider, no less.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L08xuko3cYw/VBY3UYyAuuI/AAAAAAAAByA/q-yc_QUmvnU/s1100/P1080338.JPG

[palincss]

http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mXHdpCH0NwWHOvWtdmkZx6g.jpg

which I've been using since I bought it in a PX in Vietnam in 1970.

[eippo1]

Ride with this Freestyle, but usually wear an Orient mechanical w/ a military band.

http://a3.zassets.com/images/z/9/3/7/1/9/7/937197-p-MULTIVIEW.jpg

[Scooper]

While riding I wear a cheap, lightweight analog quartz watch. It was about $50, but has a sapphire crystal and stainless steel case.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d7/k4drd/Watches/CIMG7998_zpsfecdaee7.jpg

[mktng]

I had a nice $200 basic Seiko. But I think it got shaken so many times the times always off. No matter how many times I readjust it... It just... Lags. .. Could that be?

[dzxc]

Basis B1. It's just my normal everyday activity tracker, but when on a bike it automatically moves to bike mode and adds biking duration to my daily activity feed.

[jr59]

I had a nice $200 basic Seiko. But I think it got shaken so many times the times always off. No matter how many times I readjust it... It just... Lags. .. Could that be?

No. Highly doubtful. Watches that do not keep proper time need some attention.
Check with a local watchmaker.

[Climb01742]

not this one. too heavy. plus, i'd cry like a baby if i ever crashed or scratched it.

[dzxc]

No. Highly doubtful. Watches that do not keep proper time need some attention.
Check with a local watchmaker.

Maybe he's going so fast that the principles of general relativity come into play?

[jr59]

Maybe he's going so fast that the principles of general relativity come into play?

:eek::eek::eek:

In that case, please post on Strava.:banana::banana::banana:

[Stephen2014]

I have ridden with a Huer Monaco 24........ok, it's a Jaragar lookalike, but the weight didn't feel relevant at all one way or the other.

[torquer]

"...the weight didn't feel relevant at all one way or the other."
Took me one aluminum Swatch, two titanium (REI and some other brand) and another plastic Swatch to come to that same conclusion.
http://www.orvis.com/orvis_assets/prodimg/1E50L4VB.jpg
Bought this because my wife gets bro' deals and the orange strap is cool (and washable, it turns out.) Forgot to take it off for the last race I did, but still managed to keep up on the climbs. The nylon strap does save some weight, in any case.

[Likes2ridefar]

not this one. too heavy. plus, i'd cry like a baby if i ever crashed or scratched it.

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.

[dzxc]

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.

My Garmin Fenix is like this. Great exploring watch, but it just bounces on my hand when on a bumpy ride. Terrible.

[Climb01742]

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]

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]

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

http://i555.photobucket.com/albums/jj472/alfatrooper/Swiss%20Army%20Garrison/garrisonlume.jpg

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]

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.

http://images.askmen.com/fashion/watch/1251748621_bathys-100-fathoms_1.jpg

[rugbysecondrow]

http://www.amazon.com/Casio-G7700-1-G-Shock-Multi-Function-Resistant/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]

http://scontent-b.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xaf1/t51.2885-15/10311126_247035995499230_1762997682_a.jpg

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!
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-tptJyUtoCBU/Tv22NlT9xrI/AAAAAAAASNE/CYfUWYaorYA/s512/IMG_4929.jpg

-Joe

[Neil]

My enormo-nerd watch:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10616622_10152709445753638_8156605104254817279_n.j pg?oh=20596ae44978daa5830ed1ee3f0c9f8f&oe=5486CD5B&__gda__=1418265358_a329bbda69c45eb4f006e142bbe8e69 3

[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.

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj316/Clipperlobo/SuuntoCore002.jpg

[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]

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.

[smead]

Timex given to me by my grandmother for christmas 1975. Dropped too many times to count, but by golly it never fails me on a long ride - Wind it up the night before and it's always still ticking accurately at the end of the next day :banana:

And yes, I need to cut my nails .....

[Stephen2014]

I ride with a Citizen Eco Drive, I use the bezel to time my rides. That is as close to timing as I get!
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-tptJyUtoCBU/Tv22NlT9xrI/AAAAAAAASNE/CYfUWYaorYA/s512/IMG_4929.jpg

-Joe

That reminds me, people with a tachymeter bezel could also check their speed.

[p nut]

I've thought about getting one of these. I have an iPhone on rides, but much easier to just look down:

http://www.stemcaptain.com/products/clocks/

http://store.velo-orange.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/530x530/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/s/t/stem_captain_watch.jpg

[choke]

Most of the time I wear a Marathon Navigator when I ride. I'm another one of those watch nuts so it's not unusual if I'm wearing something else; at Cino the Omega Speedmaster was the choice.

[Scuzzer]

I've thought about getting one of these.

My kids bought me one for Father's day after somebody here posted a link to it earlier this year and I gently suggested it as a gift. I gotta say I really like it.

[Ozrider]

I never wear a watch cycling


Parlee Z5, Trek Madone, Colnago Dream,

[jr59]

Most of the time I wear a Marathon Navigator when I ride. I'm another one of those watch nuts so it's not unusual if I'm wearing something else; at Cino the Omega Speedmaster was the choice.


You have VERY good taste in watches my friend! Very good indeed!

[Kingfisher]

Sinn U1, almost never leaves my wrist.

[crankles]

same here!
http://images.askmen.com/fashion/watch/1251748621_bathys-100-fathoms_1.jpg[/IMG]

[don compton]

I don't wear my watch on rides ( Rolex 18k President Day Date). I ruined my other Rolex ( stainless/gold date) that my wife bought me in 1977. She bought my President in 1987 and it still runs perfectly. The Rolex is a great compliment to a Campy equipped Hampsten SBTI. Don't you think?:)

[fogrider]

Every morning I put on a watch when I leave the house and take it off when I get into the office. If I have to go to a meeting or something, I have to put the watch on. I just feel naked without it. and I just need to have the watch on when I ride. I also have to have a lightweight ti watch.

about ten years ago, a buddy of mine crashed with a really nice watch on, crushed the face!

[oldpotatoe]

I don't wear my watch on rides ( Rolex 18k President Day Date). I ruined my other Rolex ( stainless/gold date) that my wife bought me in 1977. She bought my President in 1987 and it still runs perfectly. The Rolex is a great compliment to a Campy equipped Hampsten SBTI. Don't you think?:)

How did you 'ruin' the other Rolex?

18k Rolex? Yowser..

[Likes2ridefar]

How did you 'ruin' the other Rolex?

18k Rolex? Yowser..

yes and yowsa x 2...

i didn't think it was possible to ruin a rolex although i have seen a few from people that crashed on a bike, or dropped it and shattered the crystal.

a trip to the spa will tidy them up like new.

[jr59]

How did you 'ruin' the other Rolex?

18k Rolex? Yowser..


Good question.

BTW; I've got a 18k datejust whenever you are ready.

[AngryScientist]

Good question.

BTW; I've got a 18k datejust whenever you are ready.

surprising, i thought you were pretty anti-rolex JR?

[jr59]

surprising, i thought you were pretty anti-rolex JR?

It's kind of funny. Sort of like OP in so far as his dis-like of Sram. I deal with Rolex, b/c it's hard to be in the watch buss and not. I also own a few, but over all, you are correct. Maybe not anti, but not my fav, for sure.

[teleguy57]

I don't wear my watch on rides ( Rolex 18k President Day Date). I ruined my other Rolex ( stainless/gold date) that my wife bought me in 1977. She bought my President in 1987 and it still runs perfectly. The Rolex is a great compliment to a Campy equipped Hampsten SBTI. Don't you think?:)

Gosh, now I need to think about what watch to wear on my Campy ti Gran Paradiso? I have enough trouble figuring out what kit to wear on what day:)

And I obviously need to upgrade the watches I own....:eek:

[Anarchist]

I don't wear my watch on rides ( Rolex 18k President Day Date). I ruined my other Rolex ( stainless/gold date) that my wife bought me in 1977. She bought my President in 1987 and it still runs perfectly. The Rolex is a great compliment to a Campy equipped Hampsten SBTI. Don't you think?:)

This is one of the reasons I have, for 40 years or so, never worn a watch on the bike with a (current dollar value) of more than about $50. That and weather.

If I trash my Timex, I will be angry, not devastated.

[Stephen2014]

P nut, ...or an Iscaselle Time!

http://www.keirinberlin.de/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/saddle-490x367.jpg

[oldpotatoe]

Good question.

BTW; I've got a 18k datejust whenever you are ready.

When I win the lottery, 18k GMT Master.

[benjamine74]

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.

I use a Garmin 910xt on my wrist, along with cadence sensor on chainstay. It's compatible with ant + power meters if you have one. Battery life is meant to be 12-13 hours (enough for an ironman triathlon if you're so inclined). I Don't miss having a computer on the bars. Great piece of kit.

[d_douglas]

I wasn't sure which watch thread to resurrect, so feel free to redirect this elsewhere if the information already exists.

I wear a battered old Suunto T3 that Ive had for years. I own a vintage Omega Deville dress watch that I have had for about the same amount of time. I bought the Omega in Geneva when I lived there because it is a beautiful object, but never wear it because it is too fragile.

Ive realized that I simply want one watch to wear for everything and I want a nice-ish watch. I would sell on my Omega to fund a new watch, and I suspect my budget is about $1200US (preliminary - happy for it to go down and MIGHT let it go up).

I don't dive and I don't dig the complications of mechanical watches, so a quartz model is fine with me. I am envisioning a few other things:

1) either a black or silver case and strap.
2) light-ish (perhaps incongruous with a good quality watch
3) simple aesthetics (no chronos/bezels)
4) durable as heck (I would wear this MTBing for example)
5) average size - I have 'slender' wrists, so no 46mm watches need apply
5) totally waterproof - swimming/showering.


My wife has a silver Omega (seamaster?) that is classic and elegant and I like it, but perhaps it is too timeless, if that is such a thing!? I followed that Sinn thread and thought it looked nice, but know nothing of the durability/quality/availability.

I know there are hundreds of options and it largely boils down to personal tastes, but are there any nice, simple sports watches that can take a beating and then be worn with dress clothes? Any examples?

[quattro]

I have been wearing an Omega Seamaster professional now for about 10 years, it's probably about 30 or so years old, a hand me down from my dad. I love it, the only time I take it off is when I sleep, it goes everywhere with me, beach, ocean, bike rides, work, you name it. Why keep a nice object in a box to wear occasionally, enjoy it every day. I have owned sport watches, not the expensive Suunyo or Garmin, eventually they all failed. If I need data I have my iPhone with my all the time, so I'm set. Do, wear your Omega, enjoy it!

[d_douglas]

I have been wearing an Omega Seamaster professional now for about 10 years, it's probably about 30 or so years old, a hand me down from my dad. I love it, the only time I take it off is when I sleep, it goes everywhere with me, beach, ocean, bike rides, work, you name it. Why keep a nice object in a box to wear occasionally, enjoy it every day. I have owned sport watches, not the expensive Suunyo or Garmin, eventually they all failed. If I need data I have my iPhone with my all the time, so I'm set. Do, wear your Omega, enjoy it!

Thanks for the advice. The Omega that I own is a dress watch, as in, unsealed and very delicate. It would die an immediate death within seconds in a shower! I would need to sell this one and buy another.

I agree, however, that there is no point in keeping a nice watch in a box.

I have no interest in smart watches at all - I like having a watch on my wrist and also carry my iphone almost everywhere I go, so I can check email that way if need be. It sounds horrible to have my watch beeping at me, honestly.

Any thoughts on other brands to watch for?

[Ken Robb]

Seiko Quartz, titanium case and band. Very sturdy but not too big/thick.

[zennmotion]

I like my Hamilton Khaki "pilot", it's pretty inexpensive (compared to what else people are showing here), bombproof-wear all the time I prefer steel band to leather because I don't worry about soaking it, simple elegant dial and no stupid multiple dials because I'm not an ace pilot. I'm not a deep sea treasure hunter or astronaut, and I'm not commanding the troops on a precise dawn artillery attack. If I were any of those things I would probably go with a cheap digital anyway! I just need to know what time it is, and sometimes the date. I regularly work across multiple time zones on several continents, I use a phone app for error free calculations for meeting times and flight schedules, better than a watch. Expensive complicated watches with lots of dials and frou frou are silly IMO. This one is 38mm for my skinny wrists, I wear it pretty much all the time, although for mountain biking I wear a cheap and light ironman that doesn't bounce around on the wrist as I prefer a loose band. This one is about $500 although different versions are often on sale for less.

http://www.onewatchforyou.com/8142-large_default/hamilton-khaki-aviation-auto-h76565125.jpg

[denapista]

For cycling, I've been wearing my Garmin Fenix 3 watch with custom Raw Hide strap!

I love getting text messages on the watch while riding, in the event someone texts/calls me for an emergency. I ride with my iPhone in a Rapha pouch in my jersey. Hard to see who calls or texts while riding.

Same features at the Garmin 1000 and my front end is clean! Just a view of my tires and sometimes bad cable job.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2868/32815657043_2173a5bc87_c.jpg

[pjm]

One of the smaller size G-Shocks. I like the ones that communicate with the atomic clocks and have solar recharging. Rugged and super lightweight.

[ceolwulf]

I've taken to mainly using a Casio G-Shock G-7700 model. I like it because it has a really nice interval timer built in. Not to the level of a Fenix or anything but for simple intervals it works great.

[notsew]

Seiko Quartz, titanium case and band. Very sturdy but not too big/thick.

I think this checks all your boxes. Probably not the funnest option, but very practical.

[Frankwurst]

I wear a watch all the time, as in 24/7, except when I ride. I know what time I left the house and after that it really doesn't matter to me. I'll be home when I get there. :beer:

[fffuhq]

Fenix 3:hello:

[ckamp]

My team 7-11 tag heuer of course!

http://www.tempusfugit.watch/2015/08/remembering-my-first-tag-heuer-and-team.html

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_TvPQ1R6gj0/VcfBe5-1wWI/AAAAAAAAYQs/4pljk9mpdDI/s1600/Andy%2BHampsten%2B1.jpg

[DrSpoke]

This is my new watch as of a couple of weeks ago - Orient RayII / Blue dial (Japanese/automatic/steel case/ref FAA02005D9) - and my first automatic. I wore it last Saturday for the 1st time on a road ride. Pic from post-ride recovery (Ballast Point Pale Ale) at Carlsbad State Beach.

Generally, however, I ride with a Bertucci A2-T Original Classic (USA/Swiss quartz/titanium case/ref 12074). The Bertucci has a Zulu band and w/the titanium case and quartz movement is much lighter, more rugged and probably better suited for cycling, especially off road.

[DrSpoke]

Here is a stock photo of the Bertuci 12074.

[DRZRM]

Titanium IWC GST that I've had for ages. Tough, lightweight, water resistant. It's too nice to ride in, but it's been worn hard for more than 20 years and has a nice patina.

[Dirtdiggler]

I wear this on sunny days

[dancinkozmo]

heres my rolex. i wear it 24/7..

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/e1/95/69/e195698fee2740486e525bed4ee8557e.jpg

http://i3.ws8.org/4219_0.jpg

[biker72]

$25 Timex. Shock/water resistant with a Stainless Steel back.
If it gets scratched or dinged up, just buy another.

[seric]

I purchased one of these to fit under motorcycle leathers years ago. Now it's my default for all sorts of riding, it both breathes well and has no issues with gloves or sleeves. It also tends to get more compliments than my much nicer Chronograph which I normally wear.

http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mxO-kb8X6_uT74dj4Ltx04Q.jpg

[Kingfisher]

Sinn U1

[d_douglas]

$25 Timex. Shock/water resistant with a Stainless Steel back.
If it gets scratched or dinged up, just buy another.

This is what I am trying to avoid. I have done this for years, but would like to make a modest investment and have something of quality that I will wear all the time. I wear my Suunto everywhere and it is pretty trashed, plus the straps are breaking fairly frequently and they are proprietary to Suunto (+obsolete) so it doesn't make sense to search Ebay for old straps for something I actually don't love.

Time for a change!

Seiko's seem cool.

What about Citizen Eco-drive? Are they reliable? I love the idea and I think they've been around for a generation or so, so they must be fairly good quality?

[notsew]

This is what I am trying to avoid. I have done this for years, but would like to make a modest investment and have something of quality that I will wear all the time. I wear my Suunto everywhere and it is pretty trashed, plus the straps are breaking fairly frequently and they are proprietary to Suunto (+obsolete) so it doesn't make sense to search Ebay for old straps for something I actually don't love.

Time for a change!

Seiko's seem cool.

What about Citizen Eco-drive? Are they reliable? I love the idea and I think they've been around for a generation or so, so they must be fairly good quality?

I think Seiko and Citizen are Japan's two big watch manufacturers. Seiko also has solar watches (which is what "eco-drive" is). You are probably going to be fine with either of them. Both will probably last more or less forever. Seiko seems to have a bit more cachet among the watch crowd.

[Stephen2014]

https://image.ibb.co/n7B8ma/IMG_20170809_233051.jpg

This is my main one nowadays for the non dark winter times.

[rlanger]

Garmin Fenix 3 for me too.

Love that I can get notifications from my phone on it, and that I can control the playback of podcasts that I sometimes listen to while reading. So easy to skip through commercials, pause or raise/lower the volume.

[supercharger]

I have a variety of watches but this is the one I've been wearing for the past year. I wear it while riding. I like having a mechanical timepiece for checking time instead of using my Garmin. The offest crown makes it comfortable while riding.

http://i.imgur.com/DOoAbGN.jpg

[RFC]

I admit to having a watch Jones. Several years ago, I went through the Swiss mechanical watch thing. Then I entered a 12 step program and sold off all of the Swiss except for my Speedmaster Moon Watch. Now I have a handful of Seikos and Citizens. Great watches and value.

For riding, I usually wear either a Ti Skyhawk or my Suunto Observer. But, just for fun, lately I've been wearing this monster.

BTW, sorry for the oversized photos. I just abandoned Photo bucket and am experimenting with Flickr. This hasn't happened on other forums, so I need to figure it out. [Figured it out. Now resized]
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4324/35141299813_e88813b173_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Vxjm8x)IMG_4493r (https://flic.kr/p/Vxjm8x) by Robert Copple (https://www.flickr.com/photos/150689726@N06/), on Flickr

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4324/35141300533_c80f995b31_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/VxjmkX)IMG_4494r (https://flic.kr/p/VxjmkX) by Robert Copple (https://www.flickr.com/photos/150689726@N06/), on Flickr

[benb]

None these days.. a wristwatch has basically no utility while riding and they can jangle around (bracelet) and make annoying noises and serve as dead weight. Might as well carry a few grams more tools or something instead.

[teleguy57]

Been riding with my Fenix F3HR, and it's fine. But now that I have the Fenix I'm wearing it more for all the tech stuff and almost never wearing any of my other watches. Have to think that through since I do like my watches and stylin' -- which the Fenix really doesn't have....

[benb]

Do you put the Fenix 3HR on the handlebar?

That's what I did when I had one.. at which point you might as well use a bike computer again instead.

[AngryScientist]

my problem with the former generation Fenix watches was their size, way too big for me for daily wear.

enter the fenix 5S. 42mm. perfect. i got the sapphire version and have been loving it. I own a ton of swiss mechanical divers, but this has been getting the bulk of wrist time.

with the right face, it is a pretty normal watch for daily wear.

https://www.velocipedesalon.com/forum/attachments/f45/101186d1491939987t-activity-tracker-active-cyclst-fenix-jpg

[RFC]

my problem with the former generation Fenix watches was their size, way too big for me for daily wear.

enter the fenix 5S. 42mm. perfect. i got the sapphire version and have been loving it. I own a ton of swiss mechanical divers, but this has been getting the bulk of wrist time.

with the right face, it is a pretty normal watch for daily wear.

https://www.velocipedesalon.com/forum/attachments/f45/101186d1491939987t-activity-tracker-active-cyclst-fenix-jpg

If and when I get a smart watch, the Fenix 5S is on the top of the list.

[benb]

Yah I sold my Fenix 3 (non-HR) here on the forum and was planning on picking up a Fenix 5S but then I started getting used to not wearing a watch, and I've got an Edge 1000 for biking that is better than the Fenix 3/5.

I miss some of the features for sure.. I still may pick one up. The F3 irritated my wrist some, I need to wear my Citizen for a while and see if my wrist is better as I have gotten pretty used to not having anything rubbing on my wrist. I could go with a bracelet version of the F5 too.. in the past when I've had watches with Bracelets they bothered my wrist a lot less due to the superior ability to fine adjust the length of the band. The F3 bracelet weighed a ton though and didn't have a very good micro adjust capability.

[teleguy57]

Do you put the Fenix 3HR on the handlebar?

That's what I did when I had one.. at which point you might as well use a bike computer again instead.

Nope, just left it on my wrist. True confessions, I still ride with my 800 on the bars so I can see it. I rarely look at the F3 while riding, but am intrigued by the "what's my FTP?" app/data field from Xert which doesn't work on the "old" 800.

my problem with the former generation Fenix watches was their size, way too big for me for daily wear.

enter the fenix 5S. 42mm. perfect. i got the sapphire version and have been loving it. I own a ton of swiss mechanical divers, but this has been getting the bulk of wrist time.

with the right face, it is a pretty normal watch for daily wear.

https://www.velocipedesalon.com/forum/attachments/f45/101186d1491939987t-activity-tracker-active-cyclst-fenix-jpg

Nice face -- from the IQ store? Which one?

I'd prefer a little smaller face, but not enough to pay up for the F5 right now.

[Climb01742]

Sinn U1

This was new to me. Did some googling. Very cool watch. Love the look, too.

[Kingfisher]

This was new to me. Did some googling. Very cool watch. Love the look, too.

I own a few good watches but the U1 is the only one that still looks brand new out of box after 5 years of wear (and I don't baby it)

[RFC]

I like Sinns and have had several, but not the U1, which looks like a great watch.

Here is another watch I would suggest for cycling -- Seiko Solar Chronograph. Yes, very similar to the Sinn 103 including screw down pushers. 60 minute chronograph as opposed to the Sinn 12 hour.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4399/36095644050_37378e1d50_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/WZDBqw)IMG_4453r (https://flic.kr/p/WZDBqw) by Robert Copple (https://www.flickr.com/photos/150689726@N06/), on Flickr

[RoosterCogset]

I admit to having a watch Jones. Several years ago, I went through the Swiss mechanical watch thing. Then I entered a 12 step program and sold off all of the Swiss except for my Speedmaster Moon Watch. Now I have a handful of Seikos and Citizens. Great watches and value.

For riding, I usually wear either a Ti Skyhawk or my Suunto Observer. But, just for fun, lately I've been wearing this monster.

BTW, sorry for the oversized photos. I just abandoned Photo bucket and am experimenting with Flickr. This hasn't happened on other forums, so I need to figure it out. [Figured it out. Now resized]
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4324/35141299813_e88813b173_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Vxjm8x)IMG_4493r (https://flic.kr/p/Vxjm8x) by Robert Copple (https://www.flickr.com/photos/150689726@N06/), on Flickr

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4324/35141300533_c80f995b31_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/VxjmkX)IMG_4494r (https://flic.kr/p/VxjmkX) by Robert Copple (https://www.flickr.com/photos/150689726@N06/), on Flickr

Just picked up one of these. Looks decent and should be good for sweating while still telling time. I think I just really also like the idea of not having to worry about battery replacement.

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0156/2754/products/bn0201-02m.jpg?v=1574920032

[dsimon]

My Oris Bigface

[Seramount]

haven't worn a watch in ages...everything I own has a clock in it.

car, PC, stove, DVR, phone, etc etc etc.

oh yeah, and my cycling computer has one too...ha!

plus, I HATE having anything on my wrist.

[Hellgate]

Holy thread Resurrection! None.

[RoosterCogset]

Holy thread Resurrection! None.

it's a timeless topic

[earlfoss]

I ride much more with my Fenix 6X Solar, but in a pinch the GMT Master works :)

https://i.postimg.cc/qMmK3rx3/IMG-0720.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/g2nZy7gB/IMG-0721.jpg

[oldpotatoe]

haven't worn a watch in ages...everything I own has a clock in it.

car, PC, stove, DVR, phone, etc etc etc.

oh yeah, and my cycling computer has one too...ha!

plus, I HATE having anything on my wrist.

Plus heavy and not aero at all....->>:)

Even today, watch makers pay these guys big bux to be seen with a watch..I really doubt they look at 'em..they DO look at their bank account tho..WHY do ya need to know what time it is in a bike race?

[sfo1]

Apple watch with cellular. No need to carry a phone...and you can play music (even in dead cell zones).

[johnniecakes]

Garmin 235

[phoenix]

Garmin Fenix 5 Plus Sapphire

[cgolvin]

Also Apple Watch (cellular but not enabled). I appreciate the ability to see the full content of messages and, if necessary, accept a call (plus rejecting those from my good friend Scam Likely so my phone doesn't just keep ringing).

That said, on the occasions when I opt to leave it at home my wrist and hand are more comfortable.

Those Suunto Ambits really tempt me but I can't justify it. I'd like to try one just to see how much the measured elevation gain varies from Wahoo, Strava, RWGPS, etc. I wish they had a test ride option.

[2000m2]

I wear an Apple Watch. I only got one for tracking workouts.

[klasse]

Garmin 920XT, my regular watch as well, have a few of them.

[retropean]

Garmin Forerunner 235. Sometimes it’s annoying because my wrist and hand push together and trigger the lap button, causing beeping and vibrations galore. I would never ride with my omega. I did it once on a city bike and the vibrations caused the clasp to unclog making for a very scary few seconds until I managed to stop.

[reuben]

Never really thought about it. I wear my everyday watch, or maybe none at all. If I really want to know the time (maybe once per year), my little Cateye Strada Slim (https://www.cateye.com/intl/products/computers/CC-RD310W/) has a clock in it. I'm not sure that I've set the current time or adjusted for DST, but it's there and I could use it.

[randomduck]

Garmin FÄ“nix 5 Sapphire. It's a solid timepiece and makes it easy to record any activity on the go. Battery life is impressive and it looks like a fairly normal watch which makes it great for when I want to look more "buinesslike" (which is a thing here in DC).

[trener1]

I almost always wear a watch, I feel strange without one, lately it's a Garmin Vivactive 4, while it does actually have a cycling feature I don't really use it for that but I do like tracking my HR and other metrics all day.
I do however use it for hiking, skiing and and various other non cycling activities.

[Blue Jays]

Typically use a CASIO G-SHOCK of some flavor or another. Nice, rugged, and easy.
I prefer a quick glance rather than navigating GPS screens or digging out a cellular.

[Quadzilla_Jr]

Garmin FÄ“nix 5 Sapphire. It's a solid timepiece and makes it easy to record any activity on the go. Battery life is impressive and it looks like a fairly normal watch which makes it great for when I want to look more "buinesslike" (which is a thing here in DC).

Same, same, and same.

My only complaint is that the titanium bracelet machined itself to death due to the vibrations over a year of rides. I should have swapped it out for a rubber strap for rides but, eh. Still love the watch.