bluesj Posted January 26, 2021 Report Share Posted January 26, 2021 (edited) looking at a new watch for work as the hands have fallen of my old one! (don't think it was recoil proof 😜) With this in mind I was looking at possibly a G shock, I like the look of the mud masters if a bit on the big side. I don't need all the bells and whistles of the top of the range ones but I do like the big hands and numbers (eyes not what they where). Anyone got one, is it any good and was it worth the extra cost of the more ordinary G shocks? And does anyone know why all watches in adds are set for Sunday 30th June? Edited January 26, 2021 by bluesj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricko Posted January 26, 2021 Report Share Posted January 26, 2021 I pinched a G-shock off my son for work. I usually just buy a 30 quid Sekonda from Argos every few years. I'm happy enough with it, though whether the rugged looks are up to the job I'll have to wait and see!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted January 26, 2021 Report Share Posted January 26, 2021 How can a so called 'Mudmaster' watch have what looks to be wire mesh at the 6 o'clock position? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesj Posted January 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2021 1 minute ago, oowee said: How can a so called 'Mudmaster' watch have what looks to be wire mesh at the 6 o'clock position? I think thats the back light button on some models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wisdom Posted January 26, 2021 Report Share Posted January 26, 2021 I have a G shock.Not the mudmaster though.Its a really tough watch keeps excellent time and has big hands. As you can see its had a tough ish life but it's still working fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted January 26, 2021 Report Share Posted January 26, 2021 Timed expedition if you don’t want whistles and bells. Had mine for over ten years and spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted January 26, 2021 Report Share Posted January 26, 2021 (edited) +1 for timex expedition, good reliable watch that luminates very well and the canvas strap can easily be removed and washed👍 Edited January 26, 2021 by aga man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted January 26, 2021 Report Share Posted January 26, 2021 10 minutes ago, Dave at kelton said: Timed expedition if you don’t want whistles and bells. Had mine for over ten years and spot on. Had a Timex Expedition now for over 25yrs and it has only ever needed a new battery now and again. Never misses a beat. My wife also purchased one a few years ago and loves it. Mine has spent time underwater working on the river and been banged and knocked around relentlesly. IF I ever have to replace it , then another Expedition without fail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfer Posted January 26, 2021 Report Share Posted January 26, 2021 Timex expedition for me aswell, batteries and new strap in ten years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 17 hours ago, wisdom said: I have a G shock.Not the mudmaster though.Its a really tough watch keeps excellent time and has big hands. As you can see its had a tough ish life but it's still working fine. Couldn't handle that, I'm not even sure where the hands are? Half ten or half 7? 16 hours ago, aga man said: +1 for timex expedition, good reliable watch that luminates very well and the canvas strap can easily be removed and washed👍 I'm another with the expedition, I've also got a Lorrus Lumibrite, lovely and clear but not as good as the expedition in the middle of the night. And they are cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave66 Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 Thought I was looking at my own watch with the photo from Mice! And cheap enough if you damage or lose one. Which I have done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyboy1950 Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 7 minutes ago, Dave66 said: Thought I was looking at my own watch with the photo from Mice! And cheap enough if you damage or lose one. Which I have done. Another vote for the Lorus. I have one and had it for years, extremely accurate. Only time I have to alter anything is when there are less than 31 days in the month. I paid around £25 I think in Argos around 5 years ago. A real bargain considering they are made by Seiko. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 Yes indeed the little Lorus is a cracking work watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbob Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 I bought a magazine Army watches of the world first edition £3.99 British army watch over 2 years on still going considering the amount of ferreting i do its out and in burrows like a fiddlers elbow . Most folk dont buy watches now just use there phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdom Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Mice! said: Couldn't handle that, I'm not even sure where the hands are? Half ten or half 7? I'm another with the expedition, I've also got a Lorrus Lumibrite, lovely and clear but not as good as the expedition in the middle of the night. And they are cheap. It's just after 7.30 but I take your point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 10 minutes ago, wisdom said: It's just after 7.30 but I take your point. Nothing much more personal or different than people's taste in watches 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 The Expedition I now wear I purchased for $12 in Houston early 90s. I already had one but at that price thought it a good buy as a standbye. Both watches are still ticking away, well figuratively anyway. ...ok the £ was about £1..60 but still a very good price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 (edited) Had many Lorus watches from the Rolex explorer looking ones and the lumibrite always with stainless strap. Last couple of work watches have been a Casio databank calculator watch for sites that do not allow calculators or phones. For all other sites a citizen watch, great value and never needs a battery. The g shocks are just too big for me, I catch and break the crystals on watches or snap the straps catching the watch. Edited January 28, 2021 by figgy Typo on phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 3 minutes ago, figgy said: Had many Lotus watches from the Rolex explorer looking ones and the lumibrite always with stainless strap. Last couple of work watches have been a Casio databank calculator watch for sites that do not allow calculators or phones. For all other sites a citizen watch, great value and never needs a battery. The g shocks are just too big for me, I catch and break the crystals on watches or snap the straps catching the watch. Made in Norfolk apparently! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 (edited) I think they still make and wear these in Norfolk 🤣🤣 Edited January 27, 2021 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 Are they made by Lotus as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatchap Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 Lotus as in Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 1 minute ago, fatchap said: Lotus as in Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious Ask Figgy, he started it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave66 Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 (edited) I don't wear this so often, it takes me too long to work out what time it is, currently 6pm Edited January 27, 2021 by Dave66 Wrong photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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