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Wspeed · **Reply #210 on:** August 06, 2019, 01:54:34 PM

Good to hear that you are feeling better Chako

Nice watch and the lume is definitely looking bright

Chako · **Reply #211 on:** August 07, 2019, 01:33:11 AM

The Seiko Orange Monster and Yellow Frankenstein along with the Citizens I have from the 90s are

glow worthy.

Chako · **Reply #212 on:** August 07, 2019, 01:39:52 AM

Looks like I forgot to state the Seiko Yellow Frankenstein as "Day 54".

Day 55.

Something a bit different, this Fossil Nate series chronograph watch. I had to order an extra link for this one as the standard bracelet was too tight.

Wspeed · **Reply #213 on:** August 07, 2019, 01:08:57 PM

Cool looking watch Chako

Chako · **Reply #214 on:** August 07, 2019, 10:20:04 PM

Day 56.

A Skmei ABC watch. I was very curious to see what sort of quality and accuracy a cheap Chinese watch that featured ABC functionality would have. I must say, I was overall surprised. I compared the sensor readouts for both the altimeter and barometer with my other ABC watches...and found it to be in the same ballpark. Like the stainless steel ring around the watch. My only worry is the "crystal" looks to be where corners were cut. Only good to 3 Atmospheres for water resistance. Not exactly a fan of the negative display...but to be fair, if I can catch the light right, it is super easy to read. If you need something cheap that will do the trick..and you do not plan in playing in a lot of water, this could be your outdoor trek watch on the cheap.

Got the watch showing the barometer. Note the graph dropping. Storming outside right now.

Wspeed · **Reply #215 on:** August 07, 2019, 10:27:47 PM

Cool watch Chako does it have a compass on it

Chako · **Reply #216 on:** August 08, 2019, 05:18:58 AM

Yes it does.

A...altimeter
B...barometer
C...compass.

gerleatherberman · **Reply #217 on:** August 08, 2019, 08:31:47 AM

Really nice Fossil, Chako!

I'm sure the ABC is cool, but it doesn't float my boat like an analog watch does.

Chako · **Reply #218 on:** August 08, 2019, 12:11:39 PM

I love ABC functionality for one big reason....love the Barometer feature to death. I just like having forewarning of bad or good weather. The other features could come in handy if your hiking outdoors I suppose, but I would never rely on electronic compass personally, and I suppose knowing the altitude doesn't do much for me. Now if I was into climbing maybe. No. for me, ABC basically starts and stops at the B.

Chako · **Reply #219 on:** August 08, 2019, 10:08:11 PM

Day 57.

Today, a Casio G-Shock GA 2000 1A9. Part of the 2019 carbon core lineup. Very light weight overall. The watch features world time as well as the usual timer, alarms, etc.

Wspeed · **Reply #220 on:** August 08, 2019, 10:43:23 PM

Nice looking watch Chako

Yadda · **Reply #221 on:** August 09, 2019, 06:01:17 AM

I do like the GShocks

Chako · **Reply #222 on:** August 09, 2019, 11:54:00 PM

Likewise. I was only going to get 1...but I am now at 4.

Chako · **Reply #223 on:** August 09, 2019, 11:54:32 PM

Day 58.

A Shark Sport LED watch was next on the rotation. There is a hidden red LED readout that shines through the white watch face that shows the time and/or date.

Wspeed · **Reply #224 on:** August 10, 2019, 01:37:54 PM

I like watches with a red button

Chako · **Reply #225 on:** August 10, 2019, 11:41:10 PM

I like them as well.

Chako · **Reply #226 on:** August 10, 2019, 11:42:17 PM

Day 59.

I bought this Ohsen watch because it was square, and it had these cute little dancing guys on the face. It was quirky enough to get my attention. Once I got it home, this is a very comfortable watch to wear.

Wspeed · **Reply #227 on:** August 10, 2019, 11:44:19 PM

Funky looking watch

Chako · **Reply #228 on:** August 10, 2019, 11:46:03 PM

Very much so. It has these 5 little dudes that pop in and out as the seconds tick. Gives it a bit of character...it is however a fairly cheap watch...but it does have its charms.

Wspeed · **Reply #229 on:** August 10, 2019, 11:54:03 PM

Definitely different

Chako · **Reply #230 on:** August 11, 2019, 11:37:12 PM

Day 60.

Today a nice red Casio W-214HC-4AVCF.

Wspeed · **Reply #231 on:** August 11, 2019, 11:40:35 PM

You can’t misplace that watch easily

Chako · **Reply #232 on:** August 12, 2019, 12:56:15 AM

Bought the better half one as well. We both wore them today on our outing.,

gerleatherberman · **Reply #233 on:** August 12, 2019, 06:26:10 AM

Some great selections, Chako!

Chako · **Reply #234 on:** August 12, 2019, 11:55:08 AM

Chako · **Reply #235 on:** August 12, 2019, 09:50:48 PM

Day 61.

Today, a black diamond Geoffrey Beene dress watch. A super cheap watch with a bit of dust on the inside. Guess if dust can get in...water resistance is a dream best left to the imagination!

Wspeed · **Reply #236 on:** August 12, 2019, 09:54:17 PM

How did the dust get in there

Chako · **Reply #237 on:** August 12, 2019, 11:04:25 PM

A mystery to be sure...considering it went straight into the case after purchase. I did wear it once or twice before. I can say, it is very disappointing to see dust under the crystal. I didn't pay much for the watch...but with that issue now known, whatever I paid for it was too much.

Wspeed · **Reply #238 on:** August 12, 2019, 11:45:41 PM

Yes it is very disappointing that there is dust inside of the watch

Yadda · **Reply #239 on:** August 13, 2019, 06:56:42 AM

Maybe one of the smurphy gremlins inside the watch sneezed?

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