You need a good diver as you dive into the numbers! Seriously, a nice watch is good for you since your wrist is always in your view, if you go dressy consider a titanium case as they are light...Pelagos from Tudor would be awesome to stare at all day, great visibility on the dial the anti-reflective is amazing, good luck
I was a Marine Corps fighter pilot and had very specific needs for my watch. It had to be digital and tell at least two different time zones, as well as have a chronograph for backup timing. I had a nice Breitling but only wore it in the cockpit once or twice on non-tactical missions. Number one, it didn’t meet the aforementioned needs, and number two it was just too nice to wear in the cockpit. I actually had to eject and did so with a $70 Casio. The watch was fine but I broke my back. I flew again 10 times until we realized my back was pretty bad off. Now I really love nice automatic watches. I actually have the Bremont MB-1 (Martin Baker 1), which is only offered to those of us who have ejected from a Martin Baker ejection seat.
Did Martin Baker send you their tie? Buddy of mine ejected out of a Royal Netherlands Airforce F16 over the North Sea. He got the tie and when he retired a few years later they gave him the ejection seat from the salvaged F16. When I’m flying I normally wear a Sinn 556A or Longines BigEye. Have a GMTII also but that sucker just got serviced so keeping that out of the cockpit for now. Got too expensive to get all scratched up while putzing around the cockpit.
Maybe a stupid question, but don't these 100M+ fighter jets have build-in watches etc. that are integrated to such a level into the electronics that if it fails, you are screwed anyway?
@@007emilbond And the people, Clinical Lab Scientist, who actually do the testing (ex. COVID testing) that sadly don't get the recognition they deserve, says no one ever. People don't even know this profession. The true unsung heroes.
Paramedic of 12 years here, there is absolutely no way I would wear an Omega Speedmaster when doing hands on patient care. The risk of seriously damaging it is very high, I wear a Casio Duro with an orange silicone band for high visibility when treating patients. That little watch can take quite a beating and still work like a champ. You are right about having the rotating bezel to help with timing when performing tests.
The rotating bezel is nice for various things, I use it all the time. Also I’d take a pulseox over an omega, frees you up to perform other stuff as far as PT care goes.
Here’s my input as a doctor, a frontline line worker and also a watch collector. This pandemic has thought us a lot of things, most importantly hand hygiene. Most healthcare workers have opted to not wear any watches at all. Your hands are alway closest to the patient, and there is always a risk of contaminating of your watch. When I’m at work I wash my hand dozens of times a day. And I always wash my watch at the end of the day. So now the most important feature for my work watch is good water resistance. So Teddy your recommendation of a dive watch is spot on. I either wear my Seiko or micro brand dive watches to work. Also another favorite is my G Shock. I would disagree on the Omega Speedmaster, unfortunately . Firstly, it has poor water resistance. Also it’s our new norm now to not touch anything when dealing with patients, to avoid contamination. That applies to dealing with covid patients but also with just day-to-day consultations. So I will never be activating those chronometer / pulsometer pushers. Also, heart rates nowadays can be obtained much faster with modern devices. Its a beautiful watch, great horological piece for doctors but not applicable in real life modern practice.
Totally agree. Doctor here too. Bought a speedy because I love it. Twice moisture got in the case due to washing it in the sink daily. 50m water resistance is a joke. Must have a screw in crown if you’re going to wash your watch.
How about the Sterling silver tudor black bay 58? Silver is antimicrobial. For cleaning my watches, I liberally spray lense cleaning spray and wipe with a microfiber cloth. The spray has alcohol and the wiping should keep you piece sanitary. Thank you for your dedicated work in this crazy time
I'm a mechanical engineer working in an office. I get a ton of compliments on my Vostok Amphibian for the other watch nerds. The price point is actually something we mechanical engineers are impressed with as we have a good idea what it takes to make one. So instead of saying "oh it's just a cheap watch" you can list the specs and tell them how much they do it for. Same goes for my Raketa polar explorer. I may have a Russian watch obsession.
Im a mechanical engineer working in the field. The best watch is a phone, so I have something to play with while waiting for permits. But seriously watches are just jewelry. I don't wear nipple rings at work I would never wear my watch at work.
Correct, when working as a deputy sheriff I and others wore a G-Shock. Now in retirement, I wear a Tag Heuer carrera calibre 5, Tissot gentleman and Vaer Navy Swiss.
I have an office job. A couple of months ago I bought for myself a grand seiko springdrive SBGA203. Happy to see that it is a higher-end version of the first watch that you presented for office jobs :)
I love this style of video. I work in construction and wore a G-Shock for years but found that it's bulkiness meant it would often catch in tight areas and actually caused my arm to get stuck one time, leaving me no other option but to break the strap off. Now I wear a Seiko SNK809, its compact/slim, cheap, durable and tells me the time and date which realistically is all I need to know during work hours.
I've worked as a paramedic for about a decade, so I fall into the first responder category as well as the medical category. Most days on the truck, I'm wearing 1. modded GWM5610 (solar atomic square, distressed metal bezel, bull bars, jayandkays adaptor with marine Nationale strap) 2. Marathon TSAR, old, beaten up, begging to be upgraded to an auto. 3. Sinn 556i, new but begging for some scratches. I think the pulsometer is hokey on a watch and I'll tell you why. It's easy to get a pulse with the second hand, but we have more precise tools for cardiovascular assessment. Generally my "pulse" check is five seconds, and tells me fast/slow and regular/irregular. Everything else can be better assessed with my cardiac monitor. Great video, Teddy!
Construction Worker here: I love my Casio ProTrek, and my Citizen Diver. Both are hefty and good for the job. I also frequent my Omega Seamaster on lighter days, and my Hamilton King Khaki.
Hi Teddy, im a female doctor, been using my Longines Presence automatic for almost 1 year, its 25mm, fit nicely to my wrist, with date complication, great reminder of the exact date especially when working 6 -7 days a week in this pandemic (42h power reserve just perfect fit), look dressy enough with my outfit yet when i need to do procedures or donning with PPE to see COVID pts, i can just throw it in my handbag without care because of the sapphire crystal, and the PVD coating still looks nice despite frequent alcohol handrub and handwashing. Plus, its a bonus reminder of once upon a good time of travelling in Swistzerland that hopefully will come again. Although, lets be honest, most of my colleagues are wearing Apple watches or fashion watches.
Military boots-on-ground here, I personally love using the Casio Protrek PRW-3000. Been using it for as long as it's been out and has never failed me. Managed to use the built in compass to get me out of situations too which is nice. The solar technology also means I'll never have to worry about changing battery or charging the watch like the Garmin.
I did 30 years in the fire service. Teddy got it bang on, Casio G-Shock was my watch of choice when riding the trucks, the backlight was great in the dark. When promoted I wore a Tag Heuer Kirium, then for the last few years of service a Rolex Submariner.
@@oscarosullivan4513 Hi Oscar, yep I wore it all the time in fires. The watch was fine as it was under the cuff of my fire tunic and gloves, so it was as protected as my skin. If it got hot enough to damage the watch then something had gone badly wrong and that would have been the least of my problems! As always confidence and trust in training, equipment and your team. The only situation where watches were required to be removed was wearing chemical protection suits or dry suits where a watch could interfere with the sealing of the cuffs against the wrist! Stay safe.
Fire rescue here. The most common watches you see are all G-Shocks or Apple watches. After having worn a DW5600 for years now I wear a Citizen Promaster Diver on and off duty It’s done pretty well after a few fires, cut jobs, and rescue operations as well as shooting, climbing, and swimming in my off time. That being said I think a dive watch is what you kind of want in this occupation if you want a “nicer” watch. Water resistance is important not just for fire ground operations, for obvious reasons, but for rescue ops as well, especially for swift water and dive ops. Also I’d stay away from metal brackets or nato straps, because when it gets dirty you’re gonna use some pretty harsh chemicals and links have too many nooks and crannies to clean. Also with the Omega you can use a cheap PulseOx to do the exact same thing, it gets blood oxygen levels, and it’s dirt cheap. Only downside is they get kinda gross so you have to clean them often. You’re right as far as the dive bezel being useful though. Casio is always the answer though lol.
Citizen! I work in the airline industry loading airplanes, and my Citizen eco drive gets banged around more then any watch should. Rain, heat, snow no problems. It has worked flawlessly for many years.
This is a pretty cool video, it’s kind of fun to still think about how we can get practical use from our watches and not just what their marketed for. My two cents: I spent 7 years in the Army, the Casio F-91 did everything I ever needed. 🤙
Glad you included a watch for trade workers! I work in the industrial HVAC field and we definitely need something that can handle a lot of abuse. The G-shock definitely sounds like the most practical option. Thanks!
I work with firearms. On pistols, the recoil involved is slight enough (9mm at least) that any half well-made automatic movement will be fine. In fact, my range watch is a Dan Henry 1970. And, operating in armed security and transport, a fair number of folks wear, well, Rolex watches. They're fairly rugged all things considered, and an Oyster Perpetual or Explorer looks both very professional when someone is handing you millions of dollars in jewelry, and can stand up very well to running around in an armored box. It'll get scratched, yes. But it *lasts*.
AFAIK Rolex was the pioneer in military wristwatches when what had been available before and during ww1 were only pocket watches (not very useful in combat situations). Excellent choice people forget they are tough as well.
Hey Teddy, as a healthcare worker myself, I found the constant hand hygiene procedures and patient manual handling put my hands and forearms at risk. I always trust my Casio DWB5600 and Seiko SNE549P. They are both rugged and clear to look at while working. I also think my patients find my watches are less of a show-off to them and that helps to foster our relationship.
As a professional chef, and a very much hands on one, my home collection includes Longines and Hamiltons, but at work I have strapped on two different G-Shocks for years on end. The best for anyone working in rough and tumble type of environment.
The Rolex Milgauss or any Omega with the Co-Axial movement is a good pick for any (well paid) technician/engineer that works around high voltage, magnetic fields, etc.
Working electrical engineer here (8yoe). Cannot comment on Rolexes and IWC models with antimagnetic shields, but can testify/attest for Omega Coax's anti magnetic properties. Their ceramic bezels also help me worry less about scratches as well
@@johnbacon4997 Ty. I am actually a mech.e. in degrees, but have been doing more ee/cs work nature, since the first job i get. Its not the greates paying occupation, but enoughto get by
Fair choice with the DW5600, I need to pick one up some day. I had a G-Shock GA100 (50mm 😳) but was WAY too big to fit under my long sleeve uniform. Now I wear a Duro every day and it’s perfect 👍🏼 Edit: thanks for including cops on here as we aren’t the most popular profession lately
Im a truck driver, and i have a citizen Skyhawk blue angels eco drive, which i bought 8 or 9 years ago when i first stared this career path. I love it and wear it every day. I have a Apple Watch i sometimes wear and a g shock watch as well. I have others in my collection at home
8 years active duty military police. Right after basic training I bought a Casio DW-9052 and it has held up every step of the way since, including going to Afghanistan and Turkey. Changed the battery 2 years ago and finally had to replace the bezel for a whopping $10. Found your channel just recently to find a nice replacement and it's been super helpful. Switching to civilian life and needed something more classy for an office setting. Thanks for all the info.
I haven't seen watches discussed in the context of occupations before. The question has always been binary: A dress or casual watch? Great video! kudos!
Financial advisor; anything from Tudor and Omega, best cost for quality and value retention, not so pretentious either, currently wear Tudor GMT, Seamaster I've had for 17 years , and G-Shock w/eye on a green Oris Aquis 400 or Sinn 104 blue dial day/date love the countdown bezel for timing parking meters, again value retention is nice
So I was a military medic, EMT, worked multiple construction jobs, and now I’m a nurse. I think you did a really good job. In reality the G-shock is probably the best choice for all the above professions (unless you’re in a suit for some reason). But I like mechanical watches, and I think you did well. I agree about the rotating bezel. Very underrated function for medical. I was looking for a field watch (think it makes a lot of sense for nursing too, and I’m still an outdoorsman). But I ended up looking more at pilot watches, or a mix of the two styles because of the bezel. Sinn and Oris have a couple awesome options. I think the Breitling Avenger and Aviator are good options too.
K9 Handler in Corrections here. My go to watch for work is my Casio GW 7900 1ER. I love the fact, that its strap is long enough to wear it over a combat shirt or a softshell jacket.
When I was an electrical engineering student an analog chronograph was super useful for exams! Was able to optimize time spent on each question/sub-problems. Analog helps visually indicate the proportional amount of time elapsed in comparison to the progress.
I am a driver for UPS. I wore a Casio A168WA for 8 years. Still works, but a bit scuffed up. I recently upgraded to a Hamilton Field Khaki H69439363. I need a somewhat sturdy watch for date and time. I like the mechanical Hamilton best. I like winding each owning, and the overall look and feel to the watch
In my job in the military I often can't have a smartwatch with bluetooth connectivity, even if it's disabled on the device, for security reasons so the Garmin Instinct isn't an option. My Casio PRW-3000 has been by far my favorite watch to wear on the job because it still brings in more function than a standard digital watch, and it's been tough as nails for the past 7 years. It's also a great alternative to a G-shock as I find it more comfortable to wear than G-shocks with similar features.
Train driver here. G-Shock GW-M5610U. Perfect atomic sync timekeeping, solar power so no battery worries and a good light (auto with flick of wrist) for the long winter nights.
I’m an ER doctor. I used to wear my Tudor Pelagos on shift as it’s good in a resuscitation for a variety of reasons. But I got tired of cleaning blood and vomit out of the nooks and crannies, so I wear a G-Shock at work these days.
I've been wearing my Orient Kamasu for about a month now and I absolutely love it. I have the blue sunburst dial and it is beautiful in person. It runs about 30 seconds fast a day, but I don't use it for work where accuracy among other features are very important. As an entry level automatic diver or every day watch I can't recommend it enough.
In 1989 I attended SUNT(Specialized Undergraduate Navigator Training) in the USAF. There they issued two time pieces that were used heavily by most navigators at the time - the Casio G-Shock 5600C(very useful for having GMT and local time, plus all the other functions) and a Tag Heuer 7-jewel mechanical stop watch with fly-back function. Both were used for timing functions from mass formation synchronized engine starts(C-130s), formation take-off spacing, dead-reckoning, celestial navigation, air-drop backup timing, and SKE(station keeping equipment) timed turns in IFR conditions(0 visibility). The Benrus Type II watches had just been phased out, but some of our older pilots were still wearing them. So it was during these years that I got a real appreciation for quality quartz digital and analog timing tools. Teddy, keep up the great content - it is both entertaining and educational.
As someone who works in construction I really wish teddy had included more option. I understand the g shock for a typical laborer but there are different positions in construction. There are a lot of other great choices out there
RN watch nerd checking in from the hospital. I rotate 3 divers at work. Seastar on rubber, 114060, and 116613LB. The Sinn EZM 12 always intrigued me. Not from the pulse checking standpoint, as you can get a rate in 15 seconds with a seconds hand, but the easy break down for cleaning. I just love its ruggedness and design. It is by far, my favorite Sinn.
I'm a CV tech and I wear a dive watch sometimes and a speedmaster racing chronograph. They both come in handy for sheath pulls, timing a room clean if we had a PUI (suspected covid-19) patient. I'm known for liking nice watches and everyone comes to me for their questions. Most people don't understand why I'd buy an expensive watch and wear it at the hospital. But to me it's a natural thing and I feel naked if I don't have a watch on my wrist. Thanks for a great video.
Im a mechanical fitter so i wear a cheapo Skagen quartz watch for work. The last thing i want to wear when i`m reach in into a tight space to undo a bolt is my two tone Sub.
I work on rolling stock (metro trains) and cars on the side and use a GShock at times. Sometimes any watch gets in the way, so I tend not to use one at all.
For Firefighters/Police/Paramedics and similar fields, I’d HIGHLY recommend checking out Sangin instruments. They are affordable heavy use field watches and they look pretty decent. The Overlord in particular is a really cool watch and can definitely take a beating. I’d say that would be an awesome work watch
When I was in college (which admittedly was 10 years ago now) I was into vintage Seikos. I was able to buy a few 6139s, a King Seiko 5246, and even a 6138 bullhead, and none of them cost over $300. Both of the 6139s actually cost me between $100 and $150. Nowadays that's kind of impossible because vintage Seikos are no longer flying under the radar, but they're still something I would consider on a student budget, you just wouldn't be able to get as many as I did when I was in college. Also I did have to eat ramen a lot to make up for the watches in my budget. :P
As a GI doc I don’t find watches help me in my day to day work especially given they are under a gown and glove 1/2 the time. However I do love wearing a watch so for me it’s a Seiko Prospex or Hamilton Khaki field watch in the endoscopy room and an Omega Seamaster 300 (Heritage) for office consulting sessions. Great channel.
As a teacher, I actually love a dive watch. Set the bezel to the end of tasks or the end of the period. Alternatively a chronograph. I'd love to put a dive bezel on a sports chrono honestly
Glad I was able to get one right haha. Thanks for your work Michael! I am sure the last 12 months have been crazy for you. We appreciate what are friends in the healthcare field have been doing.
I'm an Emergency Manager working in corporate. Ive found the Casio Duro and Vostok Amphibia as the most useful watches. Timing incident response is crucial. The Duro is just sooo legible.
I wear my Omega Seamaster midsize to work at Pizza Hut, I use the bezel for the pizza oven, the deep fryer for wings, and timing customers orders. Timing bezels are certainly helpful for all kinds of scenarios.
I'm a Landscape gardener and I've worn Casio Gshocks in the past and I'm currently wearing a Garmin Instinct as they are really durable, every day I have a Tissot T-tace and Tissot Gentleman and for special occasions I have a Omega Constellation which I adore so much .
As an office person who works across time zones I really think a world timer is the way to go for me. Or perhaps a GMT as most of my bases are covered by London / California.. What I actually go for is a diver - great legibility, great for timing things, smart enough but suited to todays sweatshirt and jeans world.
I'm a photographer, in the field nothing is better than a robust SKX (or SRPD... i just bought the blue 71K1 on the shark mesh). I have been able to wear my SKX007j in some of the most challenging and dirty environments and it keeps up, the loom is handy at night too. In the studio go for something vintage or kooky but the Seiko diver is a great rugged watch for anyone out there who like me, is allergic to Quartz!
If you ever do an update on this please include the Garmin Tactix series for military, police, and fire. Works wonderful in those fields and looks more presentable than the Casio or Garmin instinct.
I worked as a heavy truck ( big rig) mechanic for 25 years. A Casio calculator watch was/is my everyday watch. It's got a lot of scratches on it. It's been through about 6 straps and as many batteries. It's still legible and keeps good time and still has the phone numbers in it. I still wear it whenever I need to do dirty, oily grungy work, however now I have the luxury of being able to wear a Ball Trainmaster 60 Second, a Seiko Kinetic, an Omega Seamaster or one of several others these days. The old Casio and the Ball are my general go-to watches. The Ball because I like the looks best and the Casio because it's rugged and I don't have to worry about it.
Hi Teddy, I think your Police & Fire choices are unrealistic. I have no problem with $70 for a Casio, but the only personnel wearing $2000 watches at work are very senior rank,. Honestly, the watches I've seen most worn are Casio and Luminox.
@@hondacbx1975 that’s the overall police budget (which is an argument for another forum). Individual officers get screwed and don’t get that much at all.
As a doctor, the divers and chronos are very useful. I use mine to see how much time has elapsed after one patient has left the operating room, so that I can anticipate when the room will be ready for next patient (turnover times differ between hospitals but somewhere in realm of 30 minutes). I bought the Mako 2 off your site a few months ago as well, very similar to the Kamasu!
I have a Casio G-Shock 5445. I do roadside assistance for AAA, so impact resistance is crucial while changing tires and batteries. Exposure to gasoline and battery acid makes the corrosion resistance helpful. Also helps that it isn't conductive. Working outdoors in the rain makes water resistance a must. I also train Strongman so impact resistance is helpful there as well. Moisture resistant against sweat and multiple timers for training also come in handy. I am also forgetful, so the multiple alarms and the solar power are very helpful as well. And with the size of my wrists, the large body of the watch looks 👌
I wear a kahki field mechanical for my job. I work as a paramedic for a fire department, and having the 24 hour time is handy. I also like having a smaller profile watch that doesn't get hung up on anything. Boldr makes the field medic II. It also has a pulsometer and even one for respirations. For the price, I don't think you can beat it.
Occasionally I wore my Panerai 012 to the site. However I’m just a field engineer. Usually I wear a Seiko 6039. Another field engineer daily a white Explorer II. Back in the days my dad daily a Tudor OysterDate in hanging drywall and and everything else, and I had my swatch.
I work construction. Concrete specifically. I wear a casio F91-W everyday at work. Its small, light and cheap enough that I don't really care if it gets scratched or a bit dirty. I wear a seiko 5 when I get of work though
I would consider myself in the construction trades category I went through several g shocks, rangeman, mudman and a few others served me well for years. I recently decided to get a new “work” watch and wanted something mechanical but after searching for something that was also super durable for weeks I ended up going with the Citizen Ecozilla because of the 6mm thick crystal and large case size, I have huge wrists. It was so uncomfortable at first. The band was all stiff and dug into my arm but I took the breaking in a new pair of boots approach and wore it all day everyday for a week and now it fits perfect and I can barely tell it’s there. And the crystal has taken a few direct hits on the corners of steel crates as I walked by them and is still completely damage free. I’m really happy with it and I wasn’t too sure about the reverse crown location but now love it. I had another watch with a crown a while ago and when I got hot or had to prop myself on one arm while working on something it dug into my hand. But the location of the crown on this one makes it not a problem. So I guess it makes sense to me now. And the screw down crown also makes me feel more confident to keep it on while I’m washing up after getting covered in dirt and grease up to my elbows. As you probably know gshocks tend to cloud over in the case when you go from hot to cold really fast. So the hot water would always fog up the glass. So I always removed it before I cleaned up. Great video!! Just thought I’d let you know.
Love the video's Teddy. Active Duty Army and watch nerd. Your Garmin assessment is spot on! Besides myself, everyone around me was wearing one. When I was deployed to the Middle East all I had were my Seiko SKX007 on a NATO and my Citizen EcoDrive Day Date Field watch. Both had pros and cons but it was super nice not having to take my timepiece off when going near restricted electronics usage areas. Love the content. Huge fan!
Im a plumber/gas fitter. My daily wearer is a Tudor Pelagos. I beat it up and its still looking really good. Its a great all round watch. Its light and the clasp has the spring setting which helps throughout the day. As the day gets hotter my wrists get thicker. The clasp expands with my wrist and keeps it comfortable all day.
I was trying to guess work all watches for occupation and for most my answer was Casio. Funny, I didn’t think of Rolex for any occupation, maybe after Retirement watch!
My wife is a nurse working in intensive care. Many of those units do not allow personnel to wear anything in their hands or wrists in order to prevent infections. Nevertheless I got her a Citizen Promaster EP6051-14L looking a lot like the Orient featured in this video, mainly because there was the ladies and gentlemen's version (32003272) and we could wear them together. We love them. Medical watches are tricky. I think the best I have seen are from Aristo. Some can even be regularly taken apart and sterilized. Many feature a four way second hand in order to make pulse rate measurement easier. Others feature 2 or three scales so you never wait more than a few second to begin measuring. Of course, the scale for 15 beats is probably more convenient than the 30 beat one that most watches display. There are also some obscure Russian brands that look cool if you are into retro stuff (namely, Slava). It is fun little niche to research. I am not sure I would find a chronograph function particularly useful. After all, you would need to take it off in order to manipulate it while you use the other hand to feel the pulse beat. The Omega might look nice with the white coat, but I doubt you'd use it comfortably in the field.
I've got a perfect one- for corporate manager, that works 80hrs a week or more and sometimes doesn't know what day it is, Oris Atelier Cal 113 is ideal! Dressy, with day and date plus month and week number indicator that is very often used in corporate schedules (i mean a week number). 10 days power reserve with PR indicator makes this watch a very reliable tool that is very well suited for this kind of job.
The question of "which watch for what vocation" has always been an interesting one for me. I work in publishing - in my part of publishing, we're very down-to-earth - so I would say any watch, that tells a story, both about itself, but also about you, the wearer. Something like a Braun aw10/50/75, or a Raketa, or maybe a Mondaine. All quality watches with great history behind them and sometimes really 'out-there' looks!
Interesting comments. I'm in publishing too -- I'm a writer. I totally agree with the watch "telling a story." My go-to watch is a Seiko Turtle. I love its heritage (ie, it's story).
I've long been an enthusiast of both functional and fine timepieces. But I've learned so much more from watching your videos. Unfortunately, my list of watches to get keeps getting longer. :-) Thanks so much for sharing. Cheers!
I love the idea of wearing a Timex that has hands that reach out to the respective appropriate length and uses a decent movement with a metal movement spacer. Models like the ones mentioned in this video would be good candidates for upgrades.
Chef here. I settled on a Black Bay Heritage 41. Robust movement, waterproof and good shock resistance, looks good for media shoots. Classy but not at a price point where I don't expect it to not withstand the beating of being a daily driver.
The Seiko Astron is a watch that no one ever mention's, it's a sport's work watch and casual dress watch depending on the model, solar powerd quartz, GPS dual time zones and many other feature's at the press of a two pusher's and crown position, can be used in many occupation's, has outstanding finishing, stainless or titainiam at a very good price point, this is a watch worth looking into, you might be impressed
Those watches are smarter than both you and me combined. And are not even considered smart watches. Casio and Citizen make similar and a bit more affordable.
I like that you put a G-shock and a dive watch for Police, I’ve done both, a Planet Ocean is my next buy, a tool watch with great looks but not too flashy, can’t wait
The problem with rechargeable military watches (or battery powered watches) is that they run out of battery unexpectedly if you forget to charged them (or change the battery). The second problem is that you can be geolocated if you have a GPS connected device, that’s why personnel working in the field prefer automatic, robust watches. A solid diver can be used to see both Juliett and Zulu time, time a tactical mission, navigate with the sun, and, if you push it, as a knuckleduster as in the old James Bond novels. But of course your experience may be different.
Hello there! I am a 14 year old watch enthusiast I am new to this world I have a seiko automatic 6139-6005 from my father I have a timex “didnt do too much research on that” And a Milano “also didnt do too mich research” I will research more on those tomorrow Anyway i just wanted to say thank you for teaching me all this information! You have gained a new subscriber! Do you have any nice watches that are affordable for someone my age? Edit: preferably a quartz watch “I got these watches from my late father i did not steal them”
Retired fulltime firefighter of 30y. (75% of work was medical emergencies assisting medics, CPR/defib). While firefighting, my wristwatch was useless buried under my bunker suit wrist cuffs and heavy (often wet) gloves. No extra time in a structure fire to check the time, although it is protected by layers of clothing. ANY good, water resistant watch will do fine while wearing a bunker suit. During medical calls I relied on my inexpensive analog divers watch with a bezel because it is more legible. (Citizen BN0150, or Seiko Prospex) Also, it’s easier to clean in case of body fluids.
Gas Technician/Boiler fitter. Ive rocked a gshock since I was about 12 but Ive since gone to a Seiko 5 and Marathon Gpq. I dont mind scratching a watch up if I like the watch. You dont buy nice things to not use them.
Lab nerd here in a hospital. I wear an omega PO, because I love the bezel for timing, the date window, the accuracy of the movement (+1s per day), and the toughness for if it gets banged around. Also, the water resist is total overkill, but I absolutely wash my hands 20+ times per day, and it's good to have something that can take some splashes. Again, the wr is totally overkill, as most watches will be fine at 50-100m. It just gives me peace of mind knowing it's a total submarine. To go along with what you said, I actually know multiple doctors that wear speedy pros. They absolutely love them.
I'm so tired of hearing about the SKX especially at the price they're listed at now. I chose the Citizen Eco-Drive BN0151-09L which I think is much better over a watch that is bought just for someone to say they have an SKX.
I feel the same way, especially with SKX prices trending how they are. I love the look of an SKX, but I wouldn't want to spend that kind of money on a watch with a 7s26 movement. Not hating on that movement, I own a couple of Seiko 5 models that use that movement, but they didn't cost near what SKXs are commanding these days.
@@dawsonlytle3027 if I weren't so attached to both my SKX007 and 009 I'd sell them, but until I can afford maintenance on a Planet Ocean or SMP, don't see any other divers I'd want to trade into
As a veteran I can say a smart watch would make a lot of sense while in garrison, and depending on your MOS/unit, possibly while deployed as well. However, depending on those 2 factors, being able to charge a smart watch may not be possible while deployed. A lot of SF guys and experienced combat arms troops have automatic watches with reputations for durability for a reason.
Breitling Chronomat! Designed specifically for science and engineering calculations! That may not be useful in everyday life but the chronomat is to the scientist what the submariner is to a diver.
Best watch for a longhaul trucker is the Casio G-shock GWM5610-1. World time feature for driving across time zones, solar charging is a no-brainer because your arm is always in the sun, and atomic time sync to ensure accuracy to yhe very second means it's very difficult to make a late delivery. The rugged and water-resistant construction are a blessing when crawling on the snow-covered shoulder of a mountain highway to chain up, and the auto-illumination backlight makes timekeeping easy while keeping both hands on the wheel while late night/early morning driving.
I put numbers into excel, that means the BEST watch for me is a GMT so I can look down and dream that I’m somewhere else.
LMFAO did not expect that
Best watch is probably no watch and an ergonomic wrist pad lol
You need a good diver as you dive into the numbers! Seriously, a nice watch is good for you since your wrist is always in your view, if you go dressy consider a titanium case as they are light...Pelagos from Tudor would be awesome to stare at all day, great visibility on the dial the anti-reflective is amazing, good luck
😂😂😂
Now thats a comment!
I was a Marine Corps fighter pilot and had very specific needs for my watch. It had to be digital and tell at least two different time zones, as well as have a chronograph for backup timing. I had a nice Breitling but only wore it in the cockpit once or twice on non-tactical missions. Number one, it didn’t meet the aforementioned needs, and number two it was just too nice to wear in the cockpit. I actually had to eject and did so with a $70 Casio. The watch was fine but I broke my back. I flew again 10 times until we realized my back was pretty bad off. Now I really love nice automatic watches. I actually have the Bremont MB-1 (Martin Baker 1), which is only offered to those of us who have ejected from a Martin Baker ejection seat.
Did Martin Baker send you their tie? Buddy of mine ejected out of a Royal Netherlands Airforce F16 over the North Sea. He got the tie and when he retired a few years later they gave him the ejection seat from the salvaged F16. When I’m flying I normally wear a Sinn 556A or Longines BigEye. Have a GMTII also but that sucker just got serviced so keeping that out of the cockpit for now. Got too expensive to get all scratched up while putzing around the cockpit.
Dad flew A6s in the Marines need to ask him what he wore. He wears mostly Garmins now.
I had no idea about the Bremont MB1. That's amazing. You definitely earned that watch. Thank you for your service!
LEGENDARY comment. Hats off! 🫡🤠
Maybe a stupid question, but don't these 100M+ fighter jets have build-in watches etc. that are integrated to such a level into the electronics that if it fails, you are screwed anyway?
I’m a nurse. The timing bezel of a diver is indeed useful. You better bet I get every second of my one 30-min break 😔
Thank you for your great work and dedication. Nurses and doctors are heroes that sadly don't get the recognition they deserve.
Good and better draw the blood at the mark of blue top tubes. Don't argue with the lab when they request redraws.
@@007emilbond And the people, Clinical Lab Scientist, who actually do the testing (ex. COVID testing) that sadly don't get the recognition they deserve, says no one ever. People don't even know this profession. The true unsung heroes.
@@d.x.1152 That is true. I did not mention them due to my own ignorance. They are heroes indeed.
Useful when timjnng my laundry 😂
Paramedic of 12 years here, there is absolutely no way I would wear an Omega Speedmaster when doing hands on patient care. The risk of seriously damaging it is very high, I wear a Casio Duro with an orange silicone band for high visibility when treating patients. That little watch can take quite a beating and still work like a champ. You are right about having the rotating bezel to help with timing when performing tests.
Another point is the 30 pulsations. I think that's too long on the field.
The rotating bezel is nice for various things, I use it all the time. Also I’d take a pulseox over an omega, frees you up to perform other stuff as far as PT care goes.
Medical staff here ...i wear duro also
@@dioxviad Vitals are vitals my guy
@@dioxviad nice elitism, now go back in the cave.
Here’s my input as a doctor, a frontline line worker and also a watch collector. This pandemic has thought us a lot of things, most importantly hand hygiene. Most healthcare workers have opted to not wear any watches at all. Your hands are alway closest to the patient, and there is always a risk of contaminating of your watch. When I’m at work I wash my hand dozens of times a day. And I always wash my watch at the end of the day. So now the most important feature for my work watch is good water resistance.
So Teddy your recommendation of a dive watch is spot on. I either wear my Seiko or micro brand dive watches to work. Also another favorite is my G Shock.
I would disagree on the Omega Speedmaster, unfortunately . Firstly, it has poor water resistance. Also it’s our new norm now to not touch anything when dealing with patients, to avoid contamination. That applies to dealing with covid patients but also with just day-to-day consultations. So I will never be activating those chronometer / pulsometer pushers. Also, heart rates nowadays can be obtained much faster with modern devices. Its a beautiful watch, great horological piece for doctors but not applicable in real life modern practice.
Totally agree. Doctor here too. Bought a speedy because I love it. Twice moisture got in the case due to washing it in the sink daily. 50m water resistance is a joke. Must have a screw in crown if you’re going to wash your watch.
And tbh when taking pulse there’s far more interesting parameters than just the rate, I always found pulsometer scales a novelty but a bit dumb one.
Hi Yinn! What do you think of the Boldr Medic? I have a nurse cousin who I want to give a small gift to. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!
@@joseperez6613 That's an awesome watch...can't go wrong with that one.
How about the Sterling silver tudor black bay 58?
Silver is antimicrobial.
For cleaning my watches, I liberally spray lense cleaning spray and wipe with a microfiber cloth. The spray has alcohol and the wiping should keep you piece sanitary. Thank you for your dedicated work in this crazy time
I'm a mechanical engineer working in an office. I get a ton of compliments on my Vostok Amphibian for the other watch nerds. The price point is actually something we mechanical engineers are impressed with as we have a good idea what it takes to make one. So instead of saying "oh it's just a cheap watch" you can list the specs and tell them how much they do it for. Same goes for my Raketa polar explorer. I may have a Russian watch obsession.
I am a retired Engineer have a couple Vostoks which I appreciate I also marvel at what Orient can do for the money.
Im a mechanical engineer working in the field. The best watch is a phone, so I have something to play with while waiting for permits.
But seriously watches are just jewelry. I don't wear nipple rings at work I would never wear my watch at work.
Correct, when working as a deputy sheriff I and others wore a G-Shock. Now in retirement, I wear a Tag Heuer carrera calibre 5, Tissot gentleman and Vaer Navy Swiss.
Enjoy your retirement! Nice choices!
@@J0hnny8ravo thank you!
Wearing a Vaer D5 out there myself.
The Vaer is nice, I have one from their line.
I have an office job. A couple of months ago I bought for myself a grand seiko springdrive SBGA203. Happy to see that it is a higher-end version of the first watch that you presented for office jobs :)
I love this style of video.
I work in construction and wore a G-Shock for years but found that it's bulkiness meant it would often catch in tight areas and actually caused my arm to get stuck one time, leaving me no other option but to break the strap off.
Now I wear a Seiko SNK809, its compact/slim, cheap, durable and tells me the time and date which realistically is all I need to know during work hours.
I've worked as a paramedic for about a decade, so I fall into the first responder category as well as the medical category.
Most days on the truck, I'm wearing
1. modded GWM5610 (solar atomic square, distressed metal bezel, bull bars, jayandkays adaptor with marine Nationale strap)
2. Marathon TSAR, old, beaten up, begging to be upgraded to an auto.
3. Sinn 556i, new but begging for some scratches.
I think the pulsometer is hokey on a watch and I'll tell you why. It's easy to get a pulse with the second hand, but we have more precise tools for cardiovascular assessment. Generally my "pulse" check is five seconds, and tells me fast/slow and regular/irregular. Everything else can be better assessed with my cardiac monitor.
Great video, Teddy!
Would love a pulsar in 36
Agreed that the pulse meter is hokey.
Construction Worker here: I love my Casio ProTrek, and my Citizen Diver. Both are hefty and good for the job. I also frequent my Omega Seamaster on lighter days, and my Hamilton King Khaki.
Hi Teddy, im a female doctor, been using my Longines Presence automatic for almost 1 year, its 25mm, fit nicely to my wrist, with date complication, great reminder of the exact date especially when working 6 -7 days a week in this pandemic (42h power reserve just perfect fit), look dressy enough with my outfit yet when i need to do procedures or donning with PPE to see COVID pts, i can just throw it in my handbag without care because of the sapphire crystal, and the PVD coating still looks nice despite frequent alcohol handrub and handwashing. Plus, its a bonus reminder of once upon a good time of travelling in Swistzerland that hopefully will come again. Although, lets be honest, most of my colleagues are wearing Apple watches or fashion watches.
Military boots-on-ground here, I personally love using the Casio Protrek PRW-3000. Been using it for as long as it's been out and has never failed me. Managed to use the built in compass to get me out of situations too which is nice. The solar technology also means I'll never have to worry about changing battery or charging the watch like the Garmin.
I did 30 years in the fire service.
Teddy got it bang on, Casio G-Shock was my watch of choice when riding the trucks, the backlight was great in the dark.
When promoted I wore a Tag Heuer Kirium, then for the last few years of service a Rolex Submariner.
Watch officer, did you wear your G shock. inside
Love the Tag Kirium
@@oscarosullivan4513 Hi Oscar, yep I wore it all the time in fires.
The watch was fine as it was under the cuff of my fire tunic and gloves, so it was as protected as my skin. If it got hot enough to damage the watch then something had gone badly wrong and that would have been the least of my problems!
As always confidence and trust in training, equipment and your team.
The only situation where watches were required to be removed was wearing chemical protection suits or dry suits where a watch could interfere with the sealing of the cuffs against the wrist!
Stay safe.
@@martinvile9441 Thanks saw a picture of a firefighter wearing what looked like a Timex mechanical
@@jackdavis7438 Looked at it looks lovely
the answer will always be casio
God tear!
Astute statement. If you need an affordable decent watch until you get the grail they can be a goto
Until they rot
Metatech my everyday is a Vostok Amphibia 710379
@@oscarosullivan4513 not all casios are resins or plastics
As a doc, Teddy, the sharp edges on the timepieces can and do tear gloves and leather straps get wet and often. Great video btw!
Thanks for sharing, Robert. Seems like there is a lot of play with this style of video!
Put it on a nato
Fire rescue here. The most common watches you see are all G-Shocks or Apple watches. After having worn a DW5600 for years now I wear a Citizen Promaster Diver on and off duty It’s done pretty well after a few fires, cut jobs, and rescue operations as well as shooting, climbing, and swimming in my off time. That being said I think a dive watch is what you kind of want in this occupation if you want a “nicer” watch. Water resistance is important not just for fire ground operations, for obvious reasons, but for rescue ops as well, especially for swift water and dive ops.
Also I’d stay away from metal brackets or nato straps, because when it gets dirty you’re gonna use some pretty harsh chemicals and links have too many nooks and crannies to clean. Also with the Omega you can use a cheap PulseOx to do the exact same thing, it gets blood oxygen levels, and it’s dirt cheap. Only downside is they get kinda gross so you have to clean them often. You’re right as far as the dive bezel being useful though.
Casio is always the answer though lol.
Citizen! I work in the airline industry loading airplanes, and my Citizen eco drive gets banged around more then any watch should. Rain, heat, snow no problems. It has worked flawlessly for many years.
This is a pretty cool video, it’s kind of fun to still think about how we can get practical use from our watches and not just what their marketed for.
My two cents: I spent 7 years in the Army, the Casio F-91 did everything I ever needed. 🤙
Glad you included a watch for trade workers! I work in the industrial HVAC field and we definitely need something that can handle a lot of abuse. The G-shock definitely sounds like the most practical option. Thanks!
Try the Sinn U1 T-SDR, a tank with a lot of class
I work in HVAC as well and I find it difficult to find a watch that can take all of the particular abuse that are job entails
Am a refer mechanic, usually the watch gets set onto my tool cabinet, because I forget sometimes, wear a casioak.
Teddy I have to say, these frequent, high quality, interesting videos are absolutely flawless. Big ups
Thank you my friend!
As a student, my Vostok had slotted into my lifestyle flawlessly. You got that one right.
Same here
@@marklightner3538 same lol
I work with firearms. On pistols, the recoil involved is slight enough (9mm at least) that any half well-made automatic movement will be fine. In fact, my range watch is a Dan Henry 1970. And, operating in armed security and transport, a fair number of folks wear, well, Rolex watches. They're fairly rugged all things considered, and an Oyster Perpetual or Explorer looks both very professional when someone is handing you millions of dollars in jewelry, and can stand up very well to running around in an armored box. It'll get scratched, yes. But it *lasts*.
AFAIK Rolex was the pioneer in military wristwatches when what had been available before and during ww1 were only pocket watches (not very useful in combat situations). Excellent choice people forget they are tough as well.
Hey Teddy, as a healthcare worker myself, I found the constant hand hygiene procedures and patient manual handling put my hands and forearms at risk. I always trust my Casio DWB5600 and Seiko SNE549P. They are both rugged and clear to look at while working. I also think my patients find my watches are less of a show-off to them and that helps to foster our relationship.
You shouldn’t wear a watch to work in clinical practice, it’s unsanitary.
As a professional chef, and a very much hands on one, my home collection includes Longines and Hamiltons, but at work I have strapped on two different G-Shocks for years on end. The best for anyone working in rough and tumble type of environment.
My favorite is the gd-350 for it's vibrating alarm. I'm a chef as well and it's always on my wrist.
The Rolex Milgauss or any Omega with the Co-Axial movement is a good pick for any (well paid) technician/engineer that works around high voltage, magnetic fields, etc.
My first thought when I first heard of the Rolex Milgauss is Radiologist.
But Milgauss is out done these days
Working electrical engineer here (8yoe). Cannot comment on Rolexes and IWC models with antimagnetic shields, but can testify/attest for Omega Coax's anti magnetic properties. Their ceramic bezels also help me worry less about scratches as well
@@redbullrobert damn dude. Electrical engineering degree is hard to get. Hope you are being compensated well!
@@johnbacon4997 Ty. I am actually a mech.e. in degrees, but have been doing more ee/cs work nature, since the first job i get. Its not the greates paying occupation, but enoughto get by
Fair choice with the DW5600, I need to pick one up some day. I had a G-Shock GA100 (50mm 😳) but was WAY too big to fit under my long sleeve uniform. Now I wear a Duro every day and it’s perfect 👍🏼
Edit: thanks for including cops on here as we aren’t the most popular profession lately
Sir the majority of the real world appreciate y’all.
Im a truck driver, and i have a citizen Skyhawk blue angels eco drive, which i bought 8 or 9 years ago when i first stared this career path. I love it and wear it every day. I have a Apple Watch i sometimes wear and a g shock watch as well. I have others in my collection at home
CASIO IS GOD TIER
Taran..... tuuula Casio?
@Trenton Tiller or Ben Der
Haha wrong channel but still, God Tier
Nico Leonard 😂😂😂😂…. I’ll definitely not buy a hublot😂
8 years active duty military police. Right after basic training I bought a Casio DW-9052 and it has held up every step of the way since, including going to Afghanistan and Turkey. Changed the battery 2 years ago and finally had to replace the bezel for a whopping $10. Found your channel just recently to find a nice replacement and it's been super helpful. Switching to civilian life and needed something more classy for an office setting. Thanks for all the info.
I haven't seen watches discussed in the context of occupations before. The question has always been binary: A dress or casual watch? Great video! kudos!
Financial advisor; anything from Tudor and Omega, best cost for quality and value retention, not so pretentious either, currently wear Tudor GMT, Seamaster I've had for 17 years , and G-Shock w/eye on a green Oris Aquis 400 or Sinn 104 blue dial day/date love the countdown bezel for timing parking meters, again value retention is nice
Smart move if you wore a Rolex as a client I would ask you why your fees were so high.
I’m an RIA and often wear a Datejust and clients have never made any comments. But most days wear my JLC Master Compressor or Omega Aqua Terra
You record and launch these videos SO fast, teddy. I know how much work goes into these. You're awesome for all the effort!
It’s a lot of work no question. I think we are at a good balance of frequency and quality.
So I was a military medic, EMT, worked multiple construction jobs, and now I’m a nurse. I think you did a really good job.
In reality the G-shock is probably the best choice for all the above professions (unless you’re in a suit for some reason). But I like mechanical watches, and I think you did well.
I agree about the rotating bezel. Very underrated function for medical. I was looking for a field watch (think it makes a lot of sense for nursing too, and I’m still an outdoorsman). But I ended up looking more at pilot watches, or a mix of the two styles because of the bezel. Sinn and Oris have a couple awesome options. I think the Breitling Avenger and Aviator are good options too.
K9 Handler in Corrections here. My go to watch for work is my Casio GW 7900 1ER. I love the fact, that its strap is long enough to wear it over a combat shirt or a softshell jacket.
When I was an electrical engineering student an analog chronograph was super useful for exams! Was able to optimize time spent on each question/sub-problems. Analog helps visually indicate the proportional amount of time elapsed in comparison to the progress.
An automatic Seiko always makes you look down-to-earth, but shows your demand for good timepieces.
I am a driver for UPS. I wore a Casio A168WA for 8 years. Still works, but a bit scuffed up. I recently upgraded to a Hamilton Field Khaki H69439363. I need a somewhat sturdy watch for date and time. I like the mechanical Hamilton best. I like winding each owning, and the overall look and feel to the watch
In my job in the military I often can't have a smartwatch with bluetooth connectivity, even if it's disabled on the device, for security reasons so the Garmin Instinct isn't an option. My Casio PRW-3000 has been by far my favorite watch to wear on the job because it still brings in more function than a standard digital watch, and it's been tough as nails for the past 7 years. It's also a great alternative to a G-shock as I find it more comfortable to wear than G-shocks with similar features.
Train driver here. G-Shock GW-M5610U. Perfect atomic sync timekeeping, solar power so no battery worries and a good light (auto with flick of wrist) for the long winter nights.
I’m an ER doctor. I used to wear my Tudor Pelagos on shift as it’s good in a resuscitation for a variety of reasons. But I got tired of cleaning blood and vomit out of the nooks and crannies, so I wear a G-Shock at work these days.
As a student I just bought a christopher ward c63, can't wait to get it
I've been wearing my Orient Kamasu for about a month now and I absolutely love it. I have the blue sunburst dial and it is beautiful in person. It runs about 30 seconds fast a day, but I don't use it for work where accuracy among other features are very important. As an entry level automatic diver or every day watch I can't recommend it enough.
You could get it regulated
In 1989 I attended SUNT(Specialized Undergraduate Navigator Training) in the USAF. There they issued two time pieces that were used heavily by most navigators at the time - the Casio G-Shock 5600C(very useful for having GMT and local time, plus all the other functions) and a Tag Heuer 7-jewel mechanical stop watch with fly-back function. Both were used for timing functions from mass formation synchronized engine starts(C-130s), formation take-off spacing, dead-reckoning, celestial navigation, air-drop backup timing, and SKE(station keeping equipment) timed turns in IFR conditions(0 visibility). The Benrus Type II watches had just been phased out, but some of our older pilots were still wearing them. So it was during these years that I got a real appreciation for quality quartz digital and analog timing tools. Teddy, keep up the great content - it is both entertaining and educational.
As someone who works in construction I really wish teddy had included more option. I understand the g shock for a typical laborer but there are different positions in construction. There are a lot of other great choices out there
RN watch nerd checking in from the hospital.
I rotate 3 divers at work. Seastar on rubber, 114060, and 116613LB.
The Sinn EZM 12 always intrigued me. Not from the pulse checking standpoint, as you can get a rate in 15 seconds with a seconds hand, but the easy break down for cleaning. I just love its ruggedness and design. It is by far, my favorite Sinn.
Cool variety in content, good choices. As an LEO, I had a DW5600 as my go-to for 6 years before I even became interested in watches.
Stay safe buddy, you guys are grossly unappreciated and maligned
@@pinochetsfreehelicopterrid8068 thank you for your support, it means more than you know. You be safe as well.
What do you wear now
@@WyvernX_ Seiko STBR007. Will likely get a marathon soon though.
I'm a CV tech and I wear a dive watch sometimes and a speedmaster racing chronograph. They both come in handy for sheath pulls, timing a room clean if we had a PUI (suspected covid-19) patient. I'm known for liking nice watches and everyone comes to me for their questions. Most people don't understand why I'd buy an expensive watch and wear it at the hospital. But to me it's a natural thing and I feel naked if I don't have a watch on my wrist. Thanks for a great video.
Im a mechanical fitter so i wear a cheapo Skagen quartz watch for work. The last thing i want to wear when i`m reach in into a tight space to undo a bolt is my two tone Sub.
Or a casio would suit you
I work on rolling stock (metro trains) and cars on the side and use a GShock at times. Sometimes any watch gets in the way, so I tend not to use one at all.
@@Kevin09210 G shocks are bulky
@@oscarosullivan4513 but reliable and sturdy. They are bulky so when it bothers me for a job, i just take it off.
@@Kevin09210 Only ones i would be interested in are the squares
For Firefighters/Police/Paramedics and similar fields, I’d HIGHLY recommend checking out Sangin instruments. They are affordable heavy use field watches and they look pretty decent. The Overlord in particular is a really cool watch and can definitely take a beating. I’d say that would be an awesome work watch
When I was in college (which admittedly was 10 years ago now) I was into vintage Seikos. I was able to buy a few 6139s, a King Seiko 5246, and even a 6138 bullhead, and none of them cost over $300. Both of the 6139s actually cost me between $100 and $150. Nowadays that's kind of impossible because vintage Seikos are no longer flying under the radar, but they're still something I would consider on a student budget, you just wouldn't be able to get as many as I did when I was in college. Also I did have to eat ramen a lot to make up for the watches in my budget. :P
I just got my first 6139 as a student 😆 but damn they are pricy now
As a GI doc I don’t find watches help me in my day to day work especially given they are under a gown and glove 1/2 the time. However I do love wearing a watch so for me it’s a Seiko Prospex or Hamilton Khaki field watch in the endoscopy room and an Omega Seamaster 300 (Heritage) for office consulting sessions. Great channel.
As a teacher, I actually love a dive watch. Set the bezel to the end of tasks or the end of the period. Alternatively a chronograph. I'd love to put a dive bezel on a sports chrono honestly
Nurse here. I do wear the Orient Kamasu in green for work!
You nailed it.
Awesome!
Thanks for your work and dedication.
Glad I was able to get one right haha. Thanks for your work Michael! I am sure the last 12 months have been crazy for you. We appreciate what are friends in the healthcare field have been doing.
I'm an Emergency Manager working in corporate. Ive found the Casio Duro and Vostok Amphibia as the most useful watches. Timing incident response is crucial. The Duro is just sooo legible.
I think Teddy left enough occupations on the table for a Part 2 to this video. Looking forward to it too!
I wear my Omega Seamaster midsize to work at Pizza Hut, I use the bezel for the pizza oven, the deep fryer for wings, and timing customers orders. Timing bezels are certainly helpful for all kinds of scenarios.
I'm a Landscape gardener and I've worn Casio Gshocks in the past and I'm currently wearing a Garmin Instinct as they are really durable, every day I have a Tissot T-tace and Tissot Gentleman and for special occasions I have a Omega Constellation which I adore so much .
As an office person who works across time zones I really think a world timer is the way to go for me. Or perhaps a GMT as most of my bases are covered by London / California.. What I actually go for is a diver - great legibility, great for timing things, smart enough but suited to todays sweatshirt and jeans world.
I'm a photographer, in the field nothing is better than a robust SKX (or SRPD... i just bought the blue 71K1 on the shark mesh). I have been able to wear my SKX007j in some of the most challenging and dirty environments and it keeps up, the loom is handy at night too.
In the studio go for something vintage or kooky but the Seiko diver is a great rugged watch for anyone out there who like me, is allergic to Quartz!
If you ever do an update on this please include the Garmin Tactix series for military, police, and fire. Works wonderful in those fields and looks more presentable than the Casio or Garmin instinct.
I worked as a heavy truck ( big rig) mechanic for 25 years. A Casio calculator watch was/is my everyday watch. It's got a lot of scratches on it. It's been through about 6 straps and as many batteries. It's still legible and keeps good time and still has the phone numbers in it. I still wear it whenever I need to do dirty, oily grungy work, however now I have the luxury of being able to wear a Ball Trainmaster 60 Second, a Seiko Kinetic, an Omega Seamaster or one of several others these days. The old Casio and the Ball are my general go-to watches. The Ball because I like the looks best and the Casio because it's rugged and I don't have to worry about it.
Hi Teddy, I think your Police & Fire choices are unrealistic. I have no problem with $70 for a Casio, but the only personnel wearing $2000 watches at work are very senior rank,. Honestly, the watches I've seen most worn are Casio and Luminox.
Ahh but you guys do have 5k for a lift kit and wheels ..
@@hondacbx1975 that’s the overall police budget (which is an argument for another forum). Individual officers get screwed and don’t get that much at all.
Or a tsar
But...but...what about all the TV cops that wear Oris and Hamilton watches?
I was a cop for 9 years. I wore a Seiko orange monster for almost all of that.
As a doctor, the divers and chronos are very useful. I use mine to see how much time has elapsed after one patient has left the operating room, so that I can anticipate when the room will be ready for next patient (turnover times differ between hospitals but somewhere in realm of 30 minutes). I bought the Mako 2 off your site a few months ago as well, very similar to the Kamasu!
casio watches (especially the vintage collection) are quite popular among students too!
I have a Casio G-Shock 5445. I do roadside assistance for AAA, so impact resistance is crucial while changing tires and batteries. Exposure to gasoline and battery acid makes the corrosion resistance helpful. Also helps that it isn't conductive. Working outdoors in the rain makes water resistance a must. I also train Strongman so impact resistance is helpful there as well. Moisture resistant against sweat and multiple timers for training also come in handy. I am also forgetful, so the multiple alarms and the solar power are very helpful as well. And with the size of my wrists, the large body of the watch looks 👌
Good variety presented... Fun to see a bigger range of brands than the usual video.
I wear a kahki field mechanical for my job. I work as a paramedic for a fire department, and having the 24 hour time is handy. I also like having a smaller profile watch that doesn't get hung up on anything. Boldr makes the field medic II. It also has a pulsometer and even one for respirations. For the price, I don't think you can beat it.
I worked in construction and most guys wear a G Shocks.
Ga900 for construction people or somethin lol
I work in basically the same type of field (DoT) and my most worn watch by far is my citizen tough.
Occasionally I wore my Panerai 012 to the site. However I’m just a field engineer. Usually I wear a Seiko 6039. Another field engineer daily a white Explorer II.
Back in the days my dad daily a Tudor OysterDate in hanging drywall and and everything else, and I had my swatch.
I work construction. Concrete specifically. I wear a casio F91-W everyday at work. Its small, light and cheap enough that I don't really care if it gets scratched or a bit dirty.
I wear a seiko 5 when I get of work though
Pilots/flight attendants. I had hoped you’d talk about GMT watches
I would consider myself in the construction trades category I went through several g shocks, rangeman, mudman and a few others served me well for years. I recently decided to get a new “work” watch and wanted something mechanical but after searching for something that was also super durable for weeks I ended up going with the Citizen Ecozilla because of the 6mm thick crystal and large case size, I have huge wrists. It was so uncomfortable at first. The band was all stiff and dug into my arm but I took the breaking in a new pair of boots approach and wore it all day everyday for a week and now it fits perfect and I can barely tell it’s there. And the crystal has taken a few direct hits on the corners of steel crates as I walked by them and is still completely damage free. I’m really happy with it and I wasn’t too sure about the reverse crown location but now love it. I had another watch with a crown a while ago and when I got hot or had to prop myself on one arm while working on something it dug into my hand. But the location of the crown on this one makes it not a problem. So I guess it makes sense to me now. And the screw down crown also makes me feel more confident to keep it on while I’m washing up after getting covered in dirt and grease up to my elbows. As you probably know gshocks tend to cloud over in the case when you go from hot to cold really fast. So the hot water would always fog up the glass. So I always removed it before I cleaned up. Great video!! Just thought I’d let you know.
Love the video's Teddy. Active Duty Army and watch nerd. Your Garmin assessment is spot on! Besides myself, everyone around me was wearing one. When I was deployed to the Middle East all I had were my Seiko SKX007 on a NATO and my Citizen EcoDrive Day Date Field watch. Both had pros and cons but it was super nice not having to take my timepiece off when going near restricted electronics usage areas. Love the content. Huge fan!
Im a plumber/gas fitter. My daily wearer is a Tudor Pelagos. I beat it up and its still looking really good. Its a great all round watch. Its light and the clasp has the spring setting which helps throughout the day. As the day gets hotter my wrists get thicker. The clasp expands with my wrist and keeps it comfortable all day.
I was trying to guess work all watches for occupation and for most my answer was Casio. Funny, I didn’t think of Rolex for any occupation, maybe after Retirement watch!
My wife is a nurse working in intensive care. Many of those units do not allow personnel to wear anything in their hands or wrists in order to prevent infections. Nevertheless I got her a Citizen Promaster EP6051-14L looking a lot like the Orient featured in this video, mainly because there was the ladies and gentlemen's version (32003272) and we could wear them together. We love them.
Medical watches are tricky. I think the best I have seen are from Aristo. Some can even be regularly taken apart and sterilized. Many feature a four way second hand in order to make pulse rate measurement easier. Others feature 2 or three scales so you never wait more than a few second to begin measuring. Of course, the scale for 15 beats is probably more convenient than the 30 beat one that most watches display.
There are also some obscure Russian brands that look cool if you are into retro stuff (namely, Slava). It is fun little niche to research.
I am not sure I would find a chronograph function particularly useful. After all, you would need to take it off in order to manipulate it while you use the other hand to feel the pulse beat. The Omega might look nice with the white coat, but I doubt you'd use it comfortably in the field.
As an electrical engineer I would get an anti-magnetic watch because I occasionally have to be around substation transformers
I'm going through school now for engineering and thinking about a Ball or maybe even a Sinn with anti-magnetism
Omega Seamaster 😉
I respect the Seamaster Aqua Terra but not wanting it on my wrist.
Any tool watch
I've got a perfect one- for corporate manager, that works 80hrs a week or more and sometimes doesn't know what day it is, Oris Atelier Cal 113 is ideal! Dressy, with day and date plus month and week number indicator that is very often used in corporate schedules (i mean a week number). 10 days power reserve with PR indicator makes this watch a very reliable tool that is very well suited for this kind of job.
The question of "which watch for what vocation" has always been an interesting one for me.
I work in publishing - in my part of publishing, we're very down-to-earth - so I would say any watch, that tells a story, both about itself, but also about you, the wearer.
Something like a Braun aw10/50/75, or a Raketa, or maybe a Mondaine. All quality watches with great history behind them and sometimes really 'out-there' looks!
Interesting comments. I'm in publishing too -- I'm a writer. I totally agree with the watch "telling a story." My go-to watch is a Seiko Turtle. I love its heritage (ie, it's story).
I've long been an enthusiast of both functional and fine timepieces. But I've learned so much more from watching your videos. Unfortunately, my list of watches to get keeps getting longer. :-) Thanks so much for sharing. Cheers!
I love the idea of wearing a Timex that has hands that reach out to the respective appropriate length and uses a decent movement with a metal movement spacer. Models like the ones mentioned in this video would be good candidates for upgrades.
My Times Metropolitan+ is a bargain and has held up for the past few years.
Chef here. I settled on a Black Bay Heritage 41. Robust movement, waterproof and good shock resistance, looks good for media shoots. Classy but not at a price point where I don't expect it to not withstand the beating of being a daily driver.
Love the idea. Please include showmen like actors performers next time
Fancy finding you here, Mr. CEO of Beijing Corn.
That would be the disposable apple watch, DW,Mvmt,Vincero etc occasionally a casio
You need watches for FAILURES lol love seeing some of my favorite youtubers in the same spot
showmen such a failure
Loser
Architects love Bauhaus-inspired watches. Also, if you log billable hours in your field, a chronograph function can be quite useful.
The Seiko Astron is a watch that no one ever mention's, it's a sport's work watch and casual dress watch depending on the model, solar powerd quartz, GPS dual time zones and many other feature's at the press of a two pusher's and crown position, can be used in many occupation's, has outstanding finishing, stainless or titainiam at a very good price point, this is a watch worth looking into, you might be impressed
I think a lot more people would be interested in the Astron if they weren’t so huge. I know I would. Great watches, just too large to wear.
Those watches are smarter than both you and me combined. And are not even considered smart watches. Casio and Citizen make similar and a bit more affordable.
You have 4 excess apostrophes in your post.
Heating engineer + Plumber. Omega speedmaster has been on my wrist everyday for the last 10 years.
Can you do a video regarding watches for ladies? I'd really appreciate that.
Yes! Have one slotted.
I like that you put a G-shock and a dive watch for Police, I’ve done both, a Planet Ocean is my next buy, a tool watch with great looks but not too flashy, can’t wait
I’m a field biologist, definitely looking at field style watches. Right now I have a Seiko SNK and am looking at a Hamilton Khaki Field Automatic.
Very nice readable 38mm watch, picked mine up for $400 at Joma Shop gray market.
The problem with rechargeable military watches (or battery powered watches) is that they run out of battery unexpectedly if you forget to charged them (or change the battery). The second problem is that you can be geolocated if you have a GPS connected device, that’s why personnel working in the field prefer automatic, robust watches. A solid diver can be used to see both Juliett and Zulu time, time a tactical mission, navigate with the sun, and, if you push it, as a knuckleduster as in the old James Bond novels. But of course your experience may be different.
That’s a nice fan fiction, do you plan to publish it?
@@Nave6W Yes!
Hello there!
I am a 14 year old watch enthusiast
I am new to this world
I have a seiko automatic 6139-6005 from my father
I have a timex “didnt do too much research on that”
And a Milano “also didnt do too mich research”
I will research more on those tomorrow
Anyway i just wanted to say thank you for teaching me all this information!
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Do you have any nice watches that are affordable for someone my age? Edit: preferably a quartz watch
“I got these watches from my late father i did not steal them”
@@SneekyRafiki thank you you too!
Im always wearing my watch too 😂
And I’m sorry for your loss
Retired fulltime firefighter of 30y.
(75% of work was medical emergencies assisting medics, CPR/defib).
While firefighting, my wristwatch was useless buried under my bunker suit wrist cuffs and heavy (often wet) gloves. No extra time in a structure fire to check the time, although it is protected by layers of clothing.
ANY good, water resistant watch will do fine while wearing a bunker suit.
During medical calls I relied on my inexpensive analog divers watch with a bezel because it is more legible. (Citizen BN0150, or Seiko Prospex)
Also, it’s easier to clean in case of body fluids.
I work in hotel, now in customer service and I’m rocking a Tudor Black Bay 😁
On the GANG bitch
Gas Technician/Boiler fitter. Ive rocked a gshock since I was about 12 but Ive since gone to a Seiko 5 and Marathon Gpq. I dont mind scratching a watch up if I like the watch. You dont buy nice things to not use them.
Seiko Alpinist anyone? Very versatile, it fit many occasions. And with 200m WR it's hard to beat
Baby Alpinist in either black or blue
Lab nerd here in a hospital.
I wear an omega PO, because I love the bezel for timing, the date window, the accuracy of the movement (+1s per day), and the toughness for if it gets banged around. Also, the water resist is total overkill, but I absolutely wash my hands 20+ times per day, and it's good to have something that can take some splashes. Again, the wr is totally overkill, as most watches will be fine at 50-100m. It just gives me peace of mind knowing it's a total submarine.
To go along with what you said, I actually know multiple doctors that wear speedy pros. They absolutely love them.
I'm so tired of hearing about the SKX especially at the price they're listed at now. I chose the Citizen Eco-Drive BN0151-09L which I think is much better over a watch that is bought just for someone to say they have an SKX.
I bought a SKX009K 2 years ago for $170 and shocked to see what they are going for now.
I feel the same way, especially with SKX prices trending how they are. I love the look of an SKX, but I wouldn't want to spend that kind of money on a watch with a 7s26 movement. Not hating on that movement, I own a couple of Seiko 5 models that use that movement, but they didn't cost near what SKXs are commanding these days.
@@dawsonlytle3027 if I weren't so attached to both my SKX007 and 009 I'd sell them, but until I can afford maintenance on a Planet Ocean or SMP, don't see any other divers I'd want to trade into
As a veteran I can say a smart watch would make a lot of sense while in garrison, and depending on your MOS/unit, possibly while deployed as well. However, depending on those 2 factors, being able to charge a smart watch may not be possible while deployed. A lot of SF guys and experienced combat arms troops have automatic watches with reputations for durability for a reason.
No scientist watches ? :(
What would you recommend for someone who is dedicated to research in a laboratory ?
Looks like people like this enough to do another in the future!
Casio Databank for sure. No need to search for the calculator in the cell lab.
If there’s a lot of magnetism you’ll probably want an omega with one of their new movements. They’re basically amagnetic.
@@jebbush2527 so are all watches from Sinn. And a bit more affordable.
Breitling Chronomat! Designed specifically for science and engineering calculations! That may not be useful in everyday life but the chronomat is to the scientist what the submariner is to a diver.
Best watch for a longhaul trucker is the Casio G-shock GWM5610-1. World time feature for driving across time zones, solar charging is a no-brainer because your arm is always in the sun, and atomic time sync to ensure accuracy to yhe very second means it's very difficult to make a late delivery. The rugged and water-resistant construction are a blessing when crawling on the snow-covered shoulder of a mountain highway to chain up, and the auto-illumination backlight makes timekeeping easy while keeping both hands on the wheel while late night/early morning driving.