urbanshogun Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Hey guys the other day I was playing football (soccer for our trans-atlantic cousins), with a 7750 rep. The rotor came loose. I had to open the back and reattach the rotor. I'm looking for a quartz rep (cheap, reliable, comfortable) to wear in the gym and to time matches and workouts. Ideally the gen will be quartz too ( I know it's a big ask). Should have a bezel or chrono function to time workouts/games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Casio! Swiss Legend! Invicta! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VesperMatt Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 To me, the best value/design in Quartz watches goes to Victorinox Swiss Army. And it just so happens that there is apparently a big 50% off sale that started today. Check out the run down on Dappered.com I'm partial to the first one for $225 (Regular $450) And hey, you get a warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VesperMatt Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 WatchEden has a lot of quartz reps, but I feel that most of the reps with chronograph function are plagued by poor sub dial placement so whats the point? The rep of the Tudor Heritage is pretty good from reviews though, and next time I come up with some extra cash I think I might purchase one to compare to my gen. There are some decent homages out there as well, for under $100: Parnis Chronograph (Looks like, I think, a Carerra homage?) Rotary Chronospeed (Navitimer homage) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 I would definitely suggest the Tudor Heritage, it has both a stopwatch function and a rotating bezel for other timing operations Not exactly 'cheap' (depending on your budget) If you want really cheap, I would suggest a plastic submariner homage Cheap as chips, modable with a branded dial if you fancy a chuckle, probably water resistant, and pretty much disposable should it malfunction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flash515 Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 (edited) I have been eyeballing one of these http://www.1-pc8838.com/co10141-admirals-chronograph-ssss-blue-p-5809.html there are other dial colors available and also another model with a rubber deployment strap with chrono function Edited September 7, 2011 by flash515 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanshogun Posted September 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Thanks for the suggestions guys. I thought the heritage only came in automatic? If that's the case then I don't think it's for me; I already have an auto chrono in my skyland. I already have a couple of quartz 'fashion' watches, that have leather bands. So even though I love the navitimer I wouldn't buy it. I'm actually also saving wherever I can for a sinn automatic that looks a lot like a navitimer. Having said that, what about the chronomatic navitimer? The one with 2 panda subdials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hnl2pdx Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Why not just a $50 G-Shock? It would look weird working out in a SS watch, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempire Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Anything other then a G-Shock would be silly. I assume you are going to go to the gym to work out and not try to pick up, so a G-Shock would be it. I bought mine specifically for the gym, or playing sports, or any rough activities. I wouldn't want to waste money on a fancy rep watch that will not keep up to a good beating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odourboy Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Leather or SS strap is not really practical for a workout watch. I've got a Victorinox Swiss Army quartz with rubber strap that I use for sports. Practical, reliable and pretty cheap. It along the lines of this (I don;t have a picture of my particular watch and I think it's out of production): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VesperMatt Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 I thought the heritage only came in automatic? If that's the case then I don't think it's for me; I already have an auto chrono in my skyland. Yes, the gen heritage is automatic but the rep is quartz. However, I own a gen Heritage and from photos, it looks to me like a great rep. With WatchEden's discount right now you could pick one up for about $70 and slap it on a NATO for the gym. Although it is a little heavy. Only BIG tell on the watch seems to be the date placement, although the subdials are changed as well. As for leather, easy peasy... stick it on a rubber, tropic, or nato strap. I can't get into the style of the g-shock. How about a suunto or something like that? More streamlined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Why not just a $50 G-Shock? It would look weird working out in a SS watch, no? +1 Thats what I use. Cheep enough and tough as nails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanshogun Posted September 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 I should have clarified; I go to the gym on monday, wednesday and friday early in the morning, and then go straight to university for the whole day from there. Often I end up going out with friends after university, and I don't return home until the morning! so I wanted a rep that was tough enough for the gym, but also looks very nice for the rest of the day and night. I already have a g shock in the stable, a passarella death squad limited edition. It hardly sees my wrist because the way the rubber sits hurts my wrist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 I was going to say that a Seiko comes to mind... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempire Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Seiko is always a good bet. I've worn one two days in a row so far.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hnl2pdx Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 I still think the G-Shock is the way to go since you already own one. What's so hard about taking a 2nd watch to strap on after you shower? Or do you not shower and go straight to school?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 I've no complaints about mine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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