15 years ago I decided to get an outdoor watch. One that could survive my rough and tumble activities. I spent tens of hours researching tough looking watches, with tritium dials, the capability to go deep underwater, rugged designs, synchronising buttons and a whole load of others features that I realised I just didn’t need.
Enter the F91W
Priced 5-10€
10 year battery
It’s only “water resistant” but I’ve showered with it, swam with it and once it was in the sauna. Never had any problem.
It’s so slim on the wrist that it doesn’t get caught on anything. It’s also very light.
I’ve banged them around and the worst damage was one broken strap loop.
It tells the time, day and date, there is an alarm and a stopwatch.
Probably the best thing about the F91W is that I can put it on and forget about it. It doesn’t need to be babysat. I don’t need to limit any activity or worry about breaking it. Basically it lets me carry on enjoying myself.
The worst thing is the backlight. It is useless. But honestly, any time i am out in the dark, I also have a torch with me.
Sorry no pictures (I wish the forum could host its own pictures, for those who might not want to use third party hosting).