PwnageRoyale

So I'll forget about the Luminox' and the automatic Panerais. Do you suppose a Swiss 6497 is rugged enough? There's a PAM111h for sale over at RWI with that movement. And Rock, I'm already psyched to start looking at straps! Your strap is awesome, but I think I'm gonna go for a nice, thick leather one. And maybe one like yours when I go kayaking Thank you all for your patience and help!

Thanks, nice to know! I've been a bit worried that the Asian mechanical movements wouldn't be able to resist the inevitable bumps and shocks. I've actually considered buying a rep with a quartz movement because (I assume) it's more durable. Is there any reality to my assumption?

Speaking of Seiko, I've been trying to find the H500-500x!

Hey guys, Been roaming the forums passively for about a month now, thoroughly enjoying it, but I haven't been able to find any information about the ruggedness of Panerai reps. The thing is, I need a watch for camping, fishing and kayaking (and everyday use). So it has to be semi-rugged, water resistant enough to take a swim (as I tend to flip), and durable enough to take an occasional shock or bump. So I thought of getting a gen Luminox 3097 or 3063, as they will surely be more than rugged enough. BUT (and please imagine this "but" being said the way only Jeremy Clarkson can say it) the looks of the Panerai 005 and 359 are so much more appealing to me! So my question to you guys is: are the reps rugged enough for my use? And if not directly from the factory, can it then be made sufficiently rugged? Thanks in advance!