CAn anyone please advise me on what type of watch to buy for use in the Army? Would a rubber strap be better or a cloth strap or a metal chain? is a digital watch better or an anologue or a mix of both? What colour do I buy and What brand do I go for?

Originally Posted by zander_0633

CAn anyone please advise me on what type of watch to buy for use in the Army? Would a rubber strap be better or a cloth strap or a metal chain? is a digital watch better or an anologue or a mix of both? What colour do I buy and What brand do I go for?

Well the U.S. Army has no set standard for watches other than they must be covered.

But, I would go with this one.

ANy Idea where I can see the whole range of it?? Any brand to recommend?

Originally Posted by zander_0633

ANy Idea where I can see the whole range of it?? Any brand to recommend?

Well you might try; http://www.sportsmansguide.com/searc...=search&c=&p=1

Thanks! btw, what colour do you use? Wad about Casio watches? Are they useful? I have a watch that runs on Solar. It is a G-Shock, but is it up to the military challenges?

Originally Posted by zander_0633

Thanks! btw, what colour do you use? Wad about Casio watches? Are they useful? I have a watch that runs on Solar. It is a G-Shock, but is it up to the military challenges?

Well I use a Veitnam era style US watch.

Well, yes it also depends on what the military requires.

SAy I use it for Heli-repelling and Urban fighting, where god knows when it will end. Any recommendation?

Originally Posted by zander_0633

SAy I use it for Heli-repelling and Urban fighting, where god knows when it will end. Any recommendation?

Ya, here's the one I use http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=44744

I see you like Cloth type of strap. I heard it stinks after prolong use!

Originally Posted by zander_0633

I see you like Cloth type of strap. I heard it stinks after prolong use!

I do. I use a really durable band, it one here;