Here is a watch for you:
^^ The Casio .... I like. But then you knew I would
Had a quick look at a few Amazon comments and wonder if the back comes off easily to change the battery, and if you wanted to use a different strap is that possible? given the nature of this topic I guess I'm thinking a cheapy NATO
But at £12 maybe we shouldn't be worrying about any of this?
PS. Was previously unaware of the word quotidian Must remember to drop it in to regular daily use.
EDIT. Just spotted it has four screws holding the back on therefore a battery swap seems very possible if needed.
I bought one of those about 15 odd years ago, funnily enough I only went looking for it because I had a NATO strap fitted that I wanted to try on the Explorer. I probably haven't seen that watch for 4 years but it started up again as soon as sunlight hit it. Quite amazing really. I wore it diving in the Maldives and apart from the strap falling apart after a few years it's never had any problems.Yet again I say a big thank you for all the above, really helpful, replies and photos.
I just realised I have FOUR similar or same field style watches ... two identical green face 18mm Pulsars, one similar (but not identical) 18mm black face Pulsar - and one 20mm black face Seiko. None cost a lot but I'm very fond and all keep fabulously good time. The "InTime" franchise in Debenhams have done a couple of repairs /new glasses and are really good, so I'm confident that all the time they're there (never guaranteed these days) then I can keep them all running. I fit my own batteries and sometimes fit a new (lightly greased) gasket and rarely hanker after anything else.
Maybe sometimes the novelty of something Kinetic or Eco-Drive but it would still be the same field style as they're so clear and easy to tell the time by. Maybe this sort of thing ...
http://www.argos.co.uk/product/2513...MIx4rSq_P-2wIVDrftCh3hUQZ4EAQYAyABEgIRzvD_BwE
I've ordered the two-piece nylons as noted above but will go for a couple of different NATOs just to keep up with the Jones's ( not sure whether RAF or G10 yet) and perhaps a 20mm deployment from TF.
Ta for the above.... all noted. Including the explanation of that word I'd never heard of.
Was interested that you mentioned silicone grease as I've been doing for years but always thought it was a bit "against the rules" and not approved. I try only to apply a smidgen - but doubt Rolex would approve.
Point taken re. the strap. Ta.
The silicone grease helps keeping the seal supple and ensuring the waterproofing/water resistance (if the back came to press against the case because of high pressure; don't know if I'm clear...), so greasing is a good practice in my opinion, and I'm pretty sure that when opening a watch for a minor work such as regulating a movement, a watchmaker regreases the seal. On the other hand if you don't scubadive...
You blokes just cost me £80!
Collect it from the local store at the weekend.
rounded zulu...squared off g10