[Closed] Special Ops watches

Odd, I know someone who is in Special Ops and I think he uses a Casio.

I would worry about looking like a sad wannabe with a watch like that.

Blokes with dodgy tashes™ seem to favour the Suunto Advisor.

Or the Core.

Odd, I know someone who is in Special Ops and I think he uses a Casio.

I would worry about looking like a sad wannabe with a watch like that.

It's not that odd. I don't think it's a rule that you have to buy a Special Ops watch if you are in the Special Ops.

I don't worry about looking like a sad wannabe, so that's not an issue either. I like the look of the watch, I'm not expecting girls to come up to me and ask me whether Helmand is really as terrible as everyone says.

Or the Core.

I quite like the look of the all black core. But not sure how many times I could smack it off things before it started looking grubby.

I've got one of these.

http://www.specialopswatch.com/cart/products.cgi?detail=21

Wow they've gone up in price! Got mine for sub £300.
Bought mine for the same reason as you, wanted something that I could just wear and forget and not worry about taking it off for biking, climbing etc.

Does what it says on the tin really, very hardy and weighs a ton, but in a good way. I like mine and don;t think its overally expensive for a decent watch. The plating has also improved over the years so more scratch resistant

I'd def go have a look at the show rooms if your nearby.

get a G-Shock!

get a G-Shock!

That's what I've got at the moment, but one my 4th now so just fancied a change 🙂

I think people buy a special ops watch if they feel they missed their calling and use terms like 'special ops' rather than seeing it on their salary slip

Are you that clumsy that a normal watch wouldn't do?

Do people still use watches?

It's not that odd. I don't think it's a rule that you have to buy a Special Ops watch if you are in the Special Ops.

Actually I think it is a rule that if you are in Special Ops, that you try and blag everything you can, and certainly don't spend £300 on a watch

you could be even more core, and get the hello-kitty g-shock watch.

+1 G-Shock.

I have a G-Shock Mudman, while is it a little big it is "in my opinion" bomb (or mark) proof. I have had it for around 4 years and only take it off to work on the car.
Cheers,
Mark.

@richc

Can you really get a Hello Kitty G-Shock. I'd have one 🙂

Only watch ive ever broken was a g shock horrible thing too big and acted as a fulcrum for my wrist snappage

Use a casio f91 . Hasnt broken in 2 years of prety hard graft .....

I have a Luminox which is quite nice

http://www.luminox.com/

Originally, MTM was approached by members of an elite special forces unit who requested that they develop watches for their unit. They requested features not yet available in the watch industry. These were to be special forces watches which incorporated cutting edge technology and materials. The goal was to find and utilize such technology and to integrate it into the watch with functions that were useful to soldiers, special forces, and tactical units in the field.

In 1972 a crack commando unit went to jail for a crime they didn't commit. They promptly escaped from a maximum-security stockade and started developing watches.

If you you need a 'special' watch and if you can find them, maybe you can spank a large wad on a matt black Casio.

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Bitchin, to the MAX!

they do in all ...

http://www.bifuteki.com/2009/11/hello-kitty-x-g-shock/

beat me 🙂

A friend has one of these;
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BREITLING-AVENGER-SEAWOLF-TITANIUM-SAS-WATCH-/250854153309

A bit different to a generic branded "spec ops" watch.
He's quite entitled to wear it though.....

As a sidenote, all the guys I know in infantry-based units seem to use Casios or Suuntos.

Dependable and don't mind a bit of abuse. Also not silly money to replace.

As a sidenote, all the guys I know in infantry-based units seem to use Casios or Suuntos.

Do the suuntos have a good rep then? I do quite like the Core

My old man was in the LI and had G-Shocks.

I'm not expecting girls to come up to me and ask me whether Helmand is really as terrible as everyone says.

I believe so. Pricier than Casios (obviously) but genuinely useful bits of kit.

A few proper yotties (ones that actually sail) were using them too when I worked with them, several years back.

this is nice... my next g-shock will have an analogue face.
http://www.hsamuel.co.uk/webstore/d/8692882/g-shock+aviator+radio+controlled+solar+powered+watch/

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Trail Centre Proof 😉

The G-Shock combination Aviator watch built to resist 15G of force and packed full of features. Radio wave technology offers phenomenal accuracy and being solar powered, it is recharged by light.. The watch also features world time, stopwatch, repeat countdown timer, 5 daily alarms, 200m water resistance and shock resistance.

http://mygshock.com/wiki/Photos_of_G-Shocks_in_the_US_Military

When I was in 'Nam I used to use a.... oh, I wont go there.

Like a G Shock 😉

schrickvr6 - Member
Do people still use watches?

Do people still use watches?

they're quite useful for telling the time without having to get your phone out

These are a little more subtle (sort of)

http://www.traserh3watches.com/seiten/traser_H3_watches__tpl-index-sprache-en.html

Your never late with a g1098 😉

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Seiko Monster? lots of dial colours (mine's orange) very tough as old boot, nicely hefty, automatic.

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Thanks to this thread I've just bought myself a new watch. For £8.61 inc. p &p.

Thanks trail rat.

Use a casio f91 . Hasnt broken in 2 years of prety hard graft .....

Which one are [url= http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/2011/apr/28/casio-f-91w-watch-design-hipsters-al-qaida ]YOU?[/url] 🙂

Suunto Core Black - a few good deals on them at the moment, and thats what "Them" all wear 😀

peterfile, well I haven't got any skinny jeans so..... 😈

In my personal watch experience, the ones that claim to be capable of taking abuse etc seem to worst at it.

Have broken the screen/glass on two G-Shocks before. And it didn't seem to take much either.
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Then I bought a pretty standard "suit" watch, it's a Hugo Boss Metropolis Maxx, nothing flash, and no claims of indestructibility etc. But I've had it ten years and I never take it off.
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I work on building sites, and my watch takes some serious abuse most days. And it still looks new after 10 years.
The glass is impossible to scratch, and it's domed so seems to take more abuse without breaking than any other watch I've had.

meh, all the outdoor instructors at work run cheap as chips Casio's for this reason - seem to be just as bomb proof and you don't mind them being broken at £9.99 in the sale.
I have tried expensive watches - either leaked water despite promises of mucho hundred metre depth rating, or had broken screens or buttons fall off.

Pfff. the casio f91 doesn't even come with a free allen key

I think the rule in special ops is that you aren't supposed to tell anyone you don't work with (and some you do work with) that you are actually "in special ops".

So you would have to have 2 watches, and remember to only wear the special ops one whe you were on a, err special op.

Just a thought...

Love the tags above 🙂

I have one of these as an 'outdoor' watch

Carbon bezel and sapphire glass sold it for me (had a luminox previous but glass scratched as was mineral and numbers came off bezel)

http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/h3_black_stormpro/?utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=directory&utm_content=GBR&currency=GBP&country=GBR&SelectedBundle=108736&SelectedItem=453695

This is my 'do it all' watch costs a bit more but I love it, very robust but can be dressed up unlike the traser above

Mine has the B&R rubber divers strap though:

http://www.timetation.com/?p=137

I hate digital watches, so that rules out most G-Shocks. I bought a Traser on a nato strap for work - good solid watch, easy to read at night has withstood various levels of abuse. They do some that aren't so 'Spec Ops' - mine is brushed stainless steel with a black face, so looks very un-military.

I'd second the Seiko Monster if you fancy a punt on an automatic. Brilliant watches and hard as nails. The 'lume is brilliant on them as well - disconcertingly bright for a fair chunk of the night.

Pfff. the casio f91 doesn't even come with a free allen key

yeah but i've got loads of those from ikea.

oh and mini pencils too

I've got a SUUNTO all black Core. Bombers watch. I use it for diving, mountain biking, ops, & climbing. Holds up to all the abuse. Does look a little scratched now through all its use, only on the compass bezel though so I'm happy.

Keep an eye out for this beauty appearing on Amazon Black Friday shortly.....[img] http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71flplu6BDL._AA1500_.jp g" target="_blank">http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71flplu6BDL._AA1500_.jp g"/> [/img]

I've broken every watch I've owned until now:
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Got a Nite MX10 300T

[url= http://www.nitewatches.co.uk/shop/mx10/mx10-300T ]MX10 Watch[/url]

Very stealth, not flash but takes a beating and shines bright in the dark!

Great service from Nite Direct and discounts available if you let them know you have had a nite watch before (just pretend)

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Pro-Trek Titanium - mine looks like I've driven over it a few times, but it still works, and somehow the glass is still unscratched...

Pfff. the casio f91 doesn't even come with a free allen key

yeah but i've got loads of those from ikea.

oh and mini pencils too

Really?! - why does nobody tell me these things?

*returns Andy MacNab watch*
*buys Andie MacDowell watch*

A 3 year warranty on it??? I didn't realise Special Ops lived THAT long...can't be up to the proper job if the person lives that length of time!

Is MWC a copy brand from CWC? I was issued a black CWC divers watch 15 years ago; it loses time now.

Thatscold, how much will that beauty go for?

Thanks, just what I need. Another two watches I have to buy (nite and H3).

*** me I have to laugh:...."Special Ops" watches

OP what you need is this. [s]Children leaving school[/s] women will love it:

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Jack Bauer has a Special Ops watch.

Real soldiers? I doubt it.

I think part of a tough watches strength is also in the strap.

I went through circa 7 straps on my Suunto X6. They were poor quality.

Fancy losing your watch 'on a mission'?

Casio are fantastic watches but maybe just not niche enough for us.

Currently using a Momentum watch that has proved very durable so far.

Fancy losing your watch 'on a mission'?

Aren't they rated for medium-amplitude repetitive wrist movement?

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I like this one, just because it's a bit different.

men = watches = comparing sizes.

It's just after twenty o'clock

Emsz it's the only jewellery most of us wear,

Thankfully some of us don't wear Commando fantasy nonsense.

Is MWC a copy brand from CWC?

I tried to find that out when deciding what to get but TBH I'm not entirely sure who copied whom. AFAIK, they the same design bar the fascia. My only regret is not getting the one with a day display.

I do like the look of the eco drive, but that would be my posh watch.

Just looked at the special opp's watch spec and it weighs 8oz! Jeez that's half a pound of steel straped to your wrist, some weight!

That Citizen is beautiful, as is the Nite MX10. I love plain analogue watches, I want to be able to read the time at the merest glance at the watch, not stand there for a couple of minutes trying to make sense of a load of conflicting information. I might just as well use my phone in that case. That's why I don't like most of the G-Shock watches, they're far too complicated to suit me.
Just had a shufti on Amazon for the Citizen; not rediculously expensive now, I'll keep an eye on that.

I'm not expecting girls to come up to me and ask me whether Helmand is really as terrible as everyone says.

What if they come up to you and say:

[i]Have you ever bin to a Harvester before?[/i]

Uzi Guardian http://www.cadetdirect.com/order1.php?pg=1386 for 30 brick. No brainer IMO 8) Get Some....

What a ****ing joke.

Are you SAS or SBS OP? Oh wait maybe you are Delta?

Also I doubt you are going to dive to 100m anytime soon. I would be impressed if you managed half that.

Try 50m in the north sea with 2m vis. Bet you anything you would sell your fancy watch for £1 to just see daylight again.

Just get something pretty.

Film Actors Guild.

You been snorting steroids or something?

The dress watch my gran wears is waterproof to 100m.

It's a watch, just calm down, I like how it looks and wanted to know if its a pile of crap or not. Is it PTSD? Helmand? I'm so sorry 🙁

iDave - Member
It's just after twenty o'clock

😀

Peterfile, he's just trying to prove what a rufty-tufty [i]man[/i] he is, using North Sea diving to try to prove his credentials. Personally I think he's just another Mall Ninja.

I'm still using my old F1

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I'm going to reserrect my old F1. I wore it for 15yrs then took some links out and gave it to the missus. She broke it within 6months 😐

The 'funny' thing about the F1 is its size- put it on now and it looks TINY on your wrist compared to 'modern' mens watches 😆

I'd take Moonhead's advice-he clearly [i]is[/i] a real man.

Are you SAS or SBS OP? Oh wait maybe you are Delta?

Also I doubt you are going to dive to 100m anytime soon. I would be impressed if you managed half that.

Try 50m in the north sea with 2m vis. Bet you anything you would sell your fancy watch for £1 to just see daylight again.

As I said, trust me they wear Casios or anything that's free and doesn't have a glow in the dark face (as that would get you shot)

If you think that a £300 quid watch will make people think you are a *real* man you have major issues

emsz - Member
men = watches = comparing sizes.

Careful, thats potentially sexist and I may get upset and put a topic up about sexism and leaving forums 🙄

G-shock http://www.watchshop.com/mens-casio-g-shock-alarm-chronograph-watch-g-100-1bvmes-p30376.html or cheap Casio http://www.watchshop.com/casio-heavy-duty-analogue-watch-hda-600b-7bvef-p99939039.html

As I said, trust me they wear Casios or anything that's free and doesn't have a glow in the dark face (as that would get you shot)

If you think that a £300 quid watch will make people think you are a *real* man you have major issues

Mate, let it go. No one gives a shit what watch the army wears. It's for mountain biking, snowboarding, climbing and general mucking around. No one will be shooting at me, so I reckon I can get away with a face that glows, in fact it might be pretty handy if I want to be able to see what time it is when it's dark.

Why on earth would people want to be mistaken for a squaddie? Am I missing something here?

that's my point, why try and be a fake squaddie by buying a fake special forces watch that no-one who is actually doing that job would dream of buying, as you are just going to look like an IT middle manager or worse a 'recruitment consultant'