My Watch of the Day

Casio DBC-32 Calculator Databank Watch

2011-01-20T09:22:00.007-06:00

Today's watch is my awesome Casio Calculator! These were cool in the 80's and they are still cool now. My sister gave me this watch for Christmas. It was a very nice suprise. This watch features an 8 digit calculator, 25 page databank with 8 letters and 15 numerals per page, 13 language display, 10 year battery, Auto Led light with afterglow, 4 mulit function alarms and one with snooze, 1/100 stopwatch. Case size is 47.5 x 35 x 11mm.

I bet Shockey is jealous!

44mm Luminor on a Brown Panatime Strap

2011-01-13T08:01:00.000-06:00

Getat 44mm Luminor 112 Homage

2011-01-10T14:33:00.008-06:00

Today we have a Panerai 112 homage made by Getat. The quality of this thing blows me away! I wasn't expecting much from a $90 homage. This watch looks and feels amazing! Nothing about feels cheap from the super lumed dial to the very thick leather strap. I opted for the most basic watch. Just hours and minutes. This watch features an Asian Unitas 6497 hand wind movement, Sterile sandwich dial with sumerlume on the numbers, superlumed hours and minutes hands, see through caseback and mineral glass crystal.

47mm Pilot, 44mm PAM112, 40mm Submariner Size Comparison

2011-01-10T14:09:00.006-06:00

12/27/2010 - Silvercrest/Dove/Kimball Loop by dajohnso4374 at Garmin Connect - Details

2010-12-27T08:37:00.000-06:00

Loving the Garmin!

12/27/2010 - Silvercrest/Dove/Kimball Loop by dajohnso4374 at Garmin Connect - Details

Dec 25, 2010 Christmas Casio DBC-32 Calculator Watch

2010-12-25T12:17:00.002-06:00

12/25/2010 - Garmin Forerunner 305

2010-12-25T08:21:00.002-06:00

Runner's watch! Half-Marathon training starts tomorrow.

GPS!

Merry Christmas Watchman!

Dec 19, 2010 Zodiac Desert Hawk ZO2500

2010-12-19T22:08:00.004-06:00

Today's watch is my dads awesome Zodiac Desert Hawk Zodiac ZO2500. It is a 42mm Swiss Quartz with a domed crystal.

Fossil FS-2913 ARKITEKT with Chocolate Dial

2010-12-16T22:16:00.002-06:00

Today's watch is probably my favorite Fossil watch. The FS-2913 ARKITEKT with a Chocolate Dial. This watch features a quartz movement with day and date and is quite large. It measures 45mm including the crown. This watch has a great dial and is quite substantial. It feels a lot more expensive than it is. All and all, a great fossil watch!

Hamilton Khaki Field Mens Watch H70515137

2010-12-12T21:03:00.004-06:00

Wenger Swiss Military Canvas Date Watch Ref # 70975 on a James Bond NATO strap

2010-12-11T23:16:00.004-06:00

Dec 10, 2010 Casio G-Shock GL-7500 HD Hawaiian Pro Designs

2010-12-10T09:04:00.005-06:00

Today's watch is my sweet G-Shock GL-7500HD. This watch was a limited edition release from 2005. I usually wear it on a modified NATO but since I put my 5600 on a NATO I decided to put this back on its original resin strap so I can show some more of the cool design features, the Hawaiian Pro Designs bird logo on the bottom strap, and the G-Lide in a military style stencil on the top strap. The case back also has the Hawian Pro Designs logo engraved into it. Very cool! Hang loose! Click here for more information on this watch here

Dec 9, 2010 Vintage Timex Quartz on Fat Strap

2010-12-09T23:35:00.005-06:00

This is Shockey's watch.

Dec 8, 2010 Kangol 4008BC on a Bund Strap

2010-12-08T22:47:00.003-06:00

Today's watch is one from my sisters collection. It's the Kangol 4008BC. I know Kangol from their hats but apparently they make watches too! This is a small watch measuring about 34mm across. 30 years ago it would have been a mans watch but in the modern age it's probably just for women. The watch has some very cool design features. It has interesting single lugs and a deep rehaut. The only numbers on the dial are the 3 and 8. The crown is quite large and knurled. The band is a Bund.
All in all it's a pretty cool fashion watch. If it were a bit larger I would wear it!

Dec 6, 2010 Sottomarino Pilotare SM50094-A

2010-12-06T09:42:00.005-06:00

Today's watch is this Awesome Sottomarino Pilotare big pilot watch. My wife bought me this for Christmas but gave it to me early since she knew I had been looking at these for months and would be very excited. She was right!

This watch is a homage to the classic Flieger Aviator watches of WWII. This watch is a very large 47mm and it has a large crown and a hacking movement meaning the second hand stops when you pull out the crown. This was essential for a precise time setting and synchronizing of the watch. The large crown enables the watch to be wound while wearing leather flying gloves. The dial was inspired by the Type B Flieger which had numerals 5-55.

I was worried about being able to wear a 47mm watch since my wrist is only about 6.5"
I really didn't need to worry at all. Lucky for me I have a wide flat wrist and this watch sits on it perfectly! This knowledge has opened the door for a lot more big watches for me! Muwahahahaha!

My pilotare features an automatic mechanical movement, good lume, seconds at 9, clear case back, and a small date window. I like the fact the date window is small as it doesn't distract from the fantastic dial yet it is there when I need it. The original fliegers didn't have a date complication so I really like that it's subdued. It also comes on a fantastic super soft thick leather strap. I am very impressed with the strap.

My new favorite watch!

Dec 5, 2010 Sottomarino Pilotare

2010-12-05T19:45:00.006-06:00

My awesome new 47mm Sottomarino Big Pilot. More on this watch tomorrow.

Sat Dec 4, 2010 Fossil Blue DQ-1039 Digital

2010-12-04T21:07:00.006-06:00

Today's watch is my old Fossil Digital Sport Hologram Display DQ1039. My sister gave me this watch when my old Timex IRONMAN triathlon died. This watch has a large display and a excellent EL light. The display is a really cool blue that is hard to capture with a flash. I did get a good picture of it a few weeks ago while playing golf. That pic can be seen by clicking the link bellow.
Blue Face

This watch is 40mm across and features a stopwatch, timer, 2nd timezone, alarm, day and date, and is waterproof to 100 meters/330Feet. It also sports a convenient Velcro strap.

This is my go to watch for all kinds of outdoor activities.

Dec 3, 2010 Digital Watch Week Watch #5 Timex IRONMAN T53331

2010-12-03T21:29:00.006-06:00

Today's watch is is a Timex IRONMAN T53331. This watch needed a new strap so I put it on a NATO. I put everything on NATO's. Shockey is very fond of these Ironmans, he has a very similar watch that will be profiled at a later date.

This watch has a rather large display and is very easy to see. It also features a top pusher for easy access to lap and split times, and black resin top ring within a black case. Sport timing features include a 100-hour chronograph with lap or split option, 24-hour countdown timer with countdown/stop and countdown/repeat functions, and 99-lap counter. It also features daily/weekday/weekend alarms with 5-minute back-up, two time zones, built-in setting reminders, and water resistance to 100 meters (330 feet).

Columbia CL5054 Compas Watch on a NATO Strap

2010-12-02T19:56:00.008-06:00

As you know I like to put all my watches on NATO's. Here are some pics of my Columbia CL5054 on a 20mm NATO Strap.

At first I didn't like it on the NATO but now I think it looks pretty good. But then again I am partial to NATO straps.

Dec 2, 2010 Digital Watch Week Watch #4 Columbia CL5054 Compas Watch

2010-12-02T19:43:00.005-06:00

Today's watch is my Columbia CL5054. This watch feature a built in electronic compass! I'll never get lost when wearing this watch. It also has a stopwatch, 2 countdown timers, Alarm and day and date. The watch has a width of 42mm and is 13mm thick. A very cool watch!

Dec 1, 2010 Digital Watch Week Watch #3 Casio G-Shock GWX5600B-7CR

2010-12-01T17:32:00.007-06:00

Today's watch is my wife's Casio G-Shock GWX5600B-7CR. This AWESOME watch is based on the classic DW5600. It is part of the G-Lide specialty series.

It features, a white resin case with black strap and buckle.
A black digital dial full auto EL backlight and Afterglow.
Multi-Band Atomic Timekeeping (US, UK, Germany, Japan, China). Receives time calibration radio signals which keep the displayed time accurate. Auto receive function up to 6 times per day. Manual receive function. Signal: US WWVB, UK MSF, Germany DCF77, Japan JJY40/JJY60, China BPC. Frequency: US 60kHz, UK 60kHz, Germany 77.5kHz, Japan 40/60kHz, BPC 68.5kHz.
Shock resistant and water resistant to 200m.
Moon data, showing moon age of the specific data and a moon phase graph.
Tide graph, showing tide level for specific date and time.
World time. 31 times zones (48 cities + UTC), city code display, daylight saving on/off.
4 Daily Alarms and 1 Snooze Alarm.
Hourly Time Signal.
60min chronograph measures in 1/100sec increments. Measures elapsed time, split time, 1st-2nd place times.
Two countdown timers, counting up to 100m in as small as 1sec increments. Both have auto-repeat functions, timer-to-timer, 5 repeats.
Full Auto Calendar (pre-programmed until the year 2099).
12/24 Hour Formats.
Button operation tone on/off.
Casio Tough Solar Quartz movement, powered by any available light. Accurate to +/- 15 seconds per month.
Battery power indicator and power saving function.
Case measures 43mm wide by 13mm thick.
Module 3222.

This watch is fantastic! I have to admit, it's way cooler than my G-Shocks

Nov 30, 2010 Digital Watch Week Watch #2 Vintage 1970's Seiko A134-5000T

2010-11-30T09:57:00.007-06:00

Today's watch is this vintage Seiko Digital. This is the first watch that I can remember my father ever wearing.
I believe the watch dates to 1978. The watch measures about 35mm across and features day/date and alarm and hourly beep. Amazingly, this 30+ year old digital still functions as it should and keeps good time. Other than the smallish size compared to modern watches,it still looks fantastic and is an execelent dressy digital watch. I enjoy wearing it!

Nov 29, 2010 Digital Watch Week Watch #1 Casio G-Shock GW-5600J

2010-11-29T08:47:00.007-06:00

Today's watch is the Casio G-Shock 5600J. This watch is the modern version of the classic DW-5600. This awesome watch features wave ceptor atomic time sync, tough solar charging, stainless steel caseback, 12 and 24 hour time display, auto calendar pre programed until 2099,alarms, stop watch, countdown timer, EL backlight, battery power indicator, power saving function and water resistance to 200m/660ft. The case diameter is 43mm and is 13mm thick.

I plan on putting this watch on a NATO strap and when I do I will post more pictures.

To see how to put a NATO Strap on a G Shock without adapters, check out the link below.

How to put a NATO Strap on a G Shock

Nov 28, 2010 Paul Frank PF1001 Julius Watch on Red Bund Strap

2010-11-28T20:07:00.004-06:00

Today's watch is another fun watch. The Paul Frank PF1001 Julius Watch. This is another watch I borrowed from my sister to review. She will be getting this one back.

It's a funny watch featuring Julius the Monkey on the face. The watch is quite large measuring 44mm across to the crown and it is 10mm deep and is on a Red Bund Strap. That's funny to me since Bunds are Military pilot straps.

The watch is cool in an odd way. I am not sure if I would wear it in public but hey you never know!

Paul Frank is a cartoonist, artist and fashion designer. His most well known character is Julius the monkey. My sister has a few more Paul Frank watches so I will be posting more of them in the near future.

Nov 27, 2010 Fossil PR-5187

2010-11-27T11:45:00.007-06:00

Today's watch is really cool because it belongs to my good friend Ed Diaz. Ed is a world famous musician and is a keyboard product specialist for Roland.

Check out his you tube channel!

Ed Diaz Roland Keyboards

This fossil features a mineral crystal, a fold over clasp with safety, 38mm stainless steel case, stainless steel strap, Japanese Quartz movement, and is water resistant to 330 Feet.