So I want a compass on my watch...

jzmtl · **on:** May 20, 2011, 09:45:07 AM

So I have a wenger button compass lying around, this is what I came up with with some copper sheet. What say you, looks okay, or too tacky? (Be honest, I don't mind)

Whoey · **Reply #1 on:** May 20, 2011, 10:05:37 AM

looks good to me

665ae · **Reply #2 on:** May 20, 2011, 10:53:01 AM

It looks... Vintage. I like it!

nuphoria · **Reply #3 on:** May 20, 2011, 11:22:34 AM

Yeah, touch of steampunk.

I think the copper will go green and leave marks on you but that doesn't matter

ducktapehero · **Reply #4 on:** May 20, 2011, 03:09:40 PM

I think it looks good.

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #5 on:** May 20, 2011, 03:40:42 PM

I like it. How accurate is the compass?

Zed · **Reply #6 on:** May 20, 2011, 03:45:52 PM

looks ok to me, i have my compass built in, its amazing how often while hiking or mountain biking i use it

here is mine
2000 casio prg-40 action pic

David · **Reply #7 on:** May 20, 2011, 05:46:46 PM

I like it,

jzmtl · **Reply #8 on:** May 20, 2011, 06:48:37 PM

Thanks, I used copper because it's on hand, my other choices are lead and zinc.

Maybe I'll get some aluminum to remake it.

Quote from: Mr. Whippy on May 20, 2011, 03:40:42 PM

I like it. How accurate is the compass?

Well it tells me where north generally is.

It's only 1cm in diameter, so I can't really tell.

Quote from: Zed on May 20, 2011, 03:45:52 PM

looks ok to me, i have my compass built in, its amazing how often while hiking or mountain biking i use it

I actually have a Suunto watch, but it's kinda big for daily use, doesn't fit under sleeve well. Costco have a casio PAW2000 going on sale, pretty tempted.

Zed · **Reply #9 on:** May 20, 2011, 06:52:01 PM

Quote from: jzmtl on May 20, 2011, 06:48:37 PM

Thanks, I used copper because it's on hand, my other choices are lead and zinc. Maybe I'll get some aluminum to remake it.

Quote from: Mr. Whippy on May 20, 2011, 03:40:42 PM
I like it. How accurate is the compass?

Well it tells me where north generally is. It's only 1cm in diameter, so I can't really tell.

Quote from: Zed on May 20, 2011, 03:45:52 PM
looks ok to me, i have my compass built in, its amazing how often while hiking or mountain biking i use it

I actually have a Suunto watch, but it's kinda big for daily use, doesn't fit under sleeve well. Costco have a casio PAW2000 going on sale, pretty tempted.

this is my 3rd protrek , the compass is pretty much spot on as is the barometer, i set the altimeter while in away the other week and it also is good, i swim in the sea mountain bike long walks everything with this on, but i wear something more dressy to go out

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