This person is a concrete finisher. I have already bought him a nice watch for going out, but he really needs one for work. What do you recommend for a good, inexpensive (under $100), tough watch for a very rough, dusty job?
2006-11-14 01:23:27 · 9 answers · asked by gg 7 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Timex Iron man, I have one that I've had for 7yrs and I'm an Electrician
2006-11-14 08:00:10 · answer #1 · answered by Ray D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm in the HVAC trade and with all I do and the different places and environments I have to deal with I would choose nothing else but a Fossil. I had one that I wore for 10 years at least. I broke the band finally but the watch still works. Perhaps some day I'll fix the band and start wearing it again to see if I can get another 10 years out of it.
2006-11-14 10:53:07 · answer #2 · answered by mike c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was an iron worker, I just bought Timex. The batteries alone last about 3 years, they are usually around $30 for a good one.
2006-11-14 01:27:27 · answer #3 · answered by Thomas S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hands down Timex wins......I'm a plumber and have had several blue collar jobs such as his throughout my days and I have never had anything but a Timex......has to be shock and water resistant with Indiglo and a velcro strap for quick adjusting......you could go cheap for 20 bucks and get a basic one or you could spend about 50 bucks and get one with a little character!
2006-11-15 12:17:58 · answer #4 · answered by Tripping Billies 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A $20.00 Timex is your best bet. They do "take a lickin and keep on tickin"
Mine usually last 3-5 years and is cheap to replace when I finnaly do ruin it.
Be certain it is shock & water resistant and the Indiglo is a must.
2006-11-14 01:30:13 · answer #5 · answered by bob j 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been in construction over thirty years. I like GUARDDOG watches. They clip to your belt and fold up, so the crystal is protected. Simple watch is $50 and one with alarm is $80. You can find them at duluthtradingcompany.com
2006-11-14 09:54:29 · answer #6 · answered by big_mustache 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been in the construction business for twenty-five years and have had two Seikos with the snap bracelet band, I still have the second one.
2006-11-14 01:41:33 · answer #7 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
got to go with timex or casio. these plastic watches stand up to a lot and are safer that metal ones to boot
2006-11-14 01:41:38 · answer #8 · answered by glen t 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a pocketwatch would be ideal for that job. if u want a wristwatch i would go for timex.
2006-11-14 15:47:18 · answer #9 · answered by right answer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋