Joe142 Posted October 1, 2021 Posted October 1, 2021 Hi all, so I fancy a watch specifically for Airsoft but not sure what, I’ve got various brand watches that I rotate weekly along with my EDC (5.11, g-shocks, etc) but I fancy something I can keep just for Airsoft, any recommendations?
concretesnail Posted October 1, 2021 Posted October 1, 2021 Kinetic on a paracord strap which I wear for work has become my airsoft watch. Its been great for getting messed up and then cleaned up.
BigStew Posted October 1, 2021 Posted October 1, 2021 cheap casio. it keeps time and you won't cry when it gets shot and cracks
Hrimfaxi Posted October 1, 2021 Posted October 1, 2021 I'm also into my watches and I can't not wear one, even for airsoft, just feels weird - so I just wear a very old Timex Expedition that I don't mind it getting beaten up further. I'd like to wear my Victorinox INOX, as that's literally bomb proof and more than fit for purpose, but don't want to fuck that up, weird isn't it haha. So maybe another G-Shock, or the good ol' F91W if you're into your digitals. Or, a G10 military watch, if you want the military aesthetic with some genuine military background - MWC will do you a solid example for about £70 Oh and stick it on a NATO!
DerDer Posted October 1, 2021 Posted October 1, 2021 Good call on the Casio. A few years ago, some friends and myself got a couple of them before a milsim. Did the trick nicely. For a normal weekend would use whichever Seiko is my least favourite at the moment. Less annoyed if it gets shot out. Would also usually wear a strap, the bracelets can be a bit of a BB magnet. Lately using a Marine Nationale strap. Comfortable and would retain a watch if a springbar fails.
Joe142 Posted October 1, 2021 Author Posted October 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Hrimfaxi said: I'm also into my watches and I can't not wear one, even for airsoft, just feels weird - so I just wear a very old Timex Expedition that I don't mind it getting beaten up further. I'd like to wear my Victorinox INOX, as that's literally bomb proof and more than fit for purpose, but don't want to fuck that up, weird isn't it haha. So maybe another G-Shock, or the good ol' F91W if you're into your digitals. Or, a G10 military watch, if you want the military aesthetic with some genuine military background - MWC will do you a solid example for about £70 Oh and stick it on a NATO! I actually really like the MWC watches and I’ve had one on my list for a while now but never pulled the trigger, might be tempted to grab one ?
Supporters Druid799 Posted October 1, 2021 Supporters Posted October 1, 2021 I wear a basic Casio G-shock that cost me 23quid from an outlet shop at my local McArthur Glen , only difference for airsofting to ‘normal’ use is I wear it face in not out to minimize the chances of the lens taking a hit .
Cannonfodder Posted October 1, 2021 Posted October 1, 2021 Just any cheap piece of crap. Sods law dictates that wearing an expensive watch to play airsoft will result in the glass being shot out
Joe142 Posted October 1, 2021 Author Posted October 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Druid799 said: I wear a basic Casio G-shock that cost me 23quid from an outlet shop at my local McArthur Glen , only difference for airsofting to ‘normal’ use is I wear it face in not out to minimize the chances of the lens taking a hit . I actually always wear my watches face in, I find it easier and more comfy ? especially on the bigger G-Shocks ? 17 minutes ago, Rogerborg said: Limited edition, mechanics only. I take your Dora watch and raise you a teletubbies watch ? only for engineers this one ? 11 minutes ago, Cannonfodder said: Just any cheap piece of crap. Sods law dictates that wearing an expensive watch to play airsoft will result in the glass being shot out Yeahh I must admit that’s not the first time that’s happened, I wore my Apple Watch to work and the strap ended up splitting in half sending it about 30 feet down a valve pit to never be seen again ?
Madhouse Posted October 1, 2021 Posted October 1, 2021 From experience - nothing that's expensive to fix. That said I've a rescue edition G-Shock in the drawer that needs a new battery, maybe that'll be my Airsoft watch ?
Joe142 Posted October 1, 2021 Author Posted October 1, 2021 11 minutes ago, rocketdogbert said: Just buy a Rolex ?? I wish ?? that’s on my EDC grail list ? 5 minutes ago, Madhouse said: From experience - nothing that's expensive to fix. That said I've a rescue edition G-Shock in the drawer that needs a new battery, maybe that'll be my Airsoft watch ? I’ve got a mud master in the drawer that needs a battery but idk if I trust myself to seal it all back up afterwards ?
Supporters Adolf Hamster Posted October 1, 2021 Supporters Posted October 1, 2021 Pfft, wristwatches. Pocketwatch on a double chain or go home peasants
Guest Posted October 1, 2021 Posted October 1, 2021 55 minutes ago, Adolf Hamster said: Pfft, wristwatches. Pocketwatch on a double chain or go home peasants I have my great grandads pocket watch, I love it.
Supporters Druid799 Posted October 1, 2021 Supporters Posted October 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Joe142 said: I wish ?? that’s on my EDC grail list ? I’ve got a mud master in the drawer that needs a battery but idk if I trust myself to seal it all back up afterwards ? I changed the battery on mine , way I look at it if my watch is deep enough underwater that it can get in it then I’m in deep shit and my watch leaking is the least of my worries ? ?☠️⚰️??
hitmanNo2 Posted October 1, 2021 Posted October 1, 2021 Real operators wear these bad boys. I'm told the guy that slotted OBL rocks one of these.
Joe142 Posted October 1, 2021 Author Posted October 1, 2021 4 minutes ago, Druid799 said: I changed the battery on mine , way I look at it if my watch is deep enough underwater that it can get in it then I’m in deep shit and my watch leaking is the least of my worries ? ?☠️⚰️?? That is a very good point ?? I might try have a go at it myself then, you may have just persuaded me ?? 3 minutes ago, hitmanNo2 said: Real operators wear these bad boys. I'm told the guy that slotted OBL rocks one of these. Oh damn, Nahh that’s too hardcore for me, only tier 1 operators can wear those ?
Supporters TheFull9 Posted October 2, 2021 Supporters Posted October 2, 2021 Oh no.. the watch guys are here.. Wouldn't ever catch me spending too much money and needlessly obsessing over details of the equipment for a mundane/everyday task or event, no siree.
Tactical Pith Helmet Posted October 3, 2021 Posted October 3, 2021 Waterproof closed face pocket watches start at less than a tenner on EBay. Won't break, catch, or drown.
leadly Posted October 3, 2021 Posted October 3, 2021 I just wear my fitbit but like has been mentioned before, I wear it face in to help avoid projectile damage.
Supporters Adolf Hamster Posted October 3, 2021 Supporters Posted October 3, 2021 6 minutes ago, John_W said: I sense a Novirsch watch in the pipeline... pre-upgraded, tells time 20% faster than other watches.
Hami Posted October 3, 2021 Posted October 3, 2021 Can not go wrong with a g-shock. Highly recommend one with solar charging, never worry about the battery. And my batman too. But I don't think I'll go airsofting with that ?
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