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.
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'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!
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
I’m a hands-on small business owner. I need a watch that works in the boiler room and the board room. My Citizen Eco-Drive Brycen and Timex Metropolitan+ have held up well, but I want to step it up a notch. Any recommendations?
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.
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
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.
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. 🤙
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.
Hi! New subscriber here. I am a teacher (professor) every Monday to Friday and a scientist (biologist) every Saturday and a father every Sunday. What watches would you recommend for me to wear? I like Tissot and Casio G-Shock watches. Please give me recommendations.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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’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 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!
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.
Every nurse I've ever seen, including my late partner of 8 years, did not wear a wristwatch, they wear an inverted watch pinned to their chest pocket. They are called a nurses fob. Not only did you completely miss a trick here, and delve into the world of nurses watches, I'm shocked that I'm the only one commenting this! 😂 EVERYONE knows that nurses wear these! 🤯
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.
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.
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.
Glad I found this video. I am a drilling fluids engineer in the oil/gas industry and work in the field on a drilling rig. My hands are exposed to both water and diesel a lot and although I don’t do as much physical labor as the rig hands I do a fair amount of work with my hands. I don’t like digital watches but need something that can mark as a timer. What would you recommend?
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.
As a teacher I wear a Garmin Fenix 5. I have a nice G-Shock but it has to be analogue for me, because I need to know how much time remains until the next activity instead of just the time of the day.Also, I need it to give me allerts the the principal and other teachers send. Annoying, I know, but it's come to that lately.
I don't know about other countries but in germany, doctors and general hospital staff are forbidden to wear wrist watches for hygenic reasons, which is understandable. Also, gloving up gets really annoying and when you are a surgeon you don't want to leave an expensive watch in the locker room.
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 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
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
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
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.
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.
As a blacksmith and welder anything I wear at work is going to get beat up. Grinding sparks, abrasive dust even weld spatter melting onto the face - anything north of a hundred bucks is a waste of money as a work watch. So for me it’s a Casio Duro with a leather (non-melting) nato strap. Keep my nice watches for after work.
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.
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.
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.
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”
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 👌
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.
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 young lawyer. Currently still wearing my SKX that I wore all through school. It fits in at the office, in the courtroom, and on the boat on the weekends. Hoping to replace it with a Submariner soon.
@@valebliz To be honest, that is a valid concern. Not sure how I'll handle that situation. But I've always wanted a Sub and have hit a few milestones recently.
Healtcare workers who deal with patients in a hospital cannot have wristwatches, bracelets or rings due to hygien aspects. (Watches, bracelets and rings collect enormous amounts of bacteria.) We have to wear short shirtsleeves for the same reason (and no nail varnish). Many of us wear "nurse watches", fasted with a security pin and readable upside-down.
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.
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!
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.
Divers: Rolex Sea Dweller Astronauts: Omega Speedmaster Runners: Garmin Forerunner Young children: Apple Watch with Family Setup Dictators: A Lange & Söhne Perpetual Calendar
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.
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 a Product Manager in Silicon Valley, I have to interact with people in other countries and other time zones all the time. My manager is in the Greenwich time zone. So my Rolex GMT Master 2 is crucial and extremely useful. My weekender is my 14060 Submariner. I want to be in the moment and not worry about dates or time zones, so the Submariner just lets me know when it’s Beer O’Clock!
Yeah, there’s something about planned obsolescence that doesn’t sit right with me. I appreciate timeless design and the analog feel of mechanical pieces.
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!
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.
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.
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.
I would advise anyone wanting a real dive watch on a limited budget to take a look at the Apeks AP0406-6. You get a 500 metre dive watch with a Seiko movement. It's very similar in looks to the Seiko SKX but only costs £135, or around 150 dollars. This watch is made from 420 grade stainless steel and is a true dive watch. Put the dishes down and let's go diving 🤓
The best watch for my occupation is the one i take off before my shift every morning. I hate not wearing anything at all, but i wouldnt even subject a gshock to the shit i do. I package 75lb after market steel bumpers for SUVs using a foam chemical spray. Whatever that chem touches, its permanent.
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'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 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!
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!
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 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
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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.
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'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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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😂
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.
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
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.
Teddy I have to say, these frequent, high quality, interesting videos are absolutely flawless. Big ups
Thank you my friend!
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
I’m a hands-on small business owner. I need a watch that works in the boiler room and the board room. My Citizen Eco-Drive Brycen and Timex Metropolitan+ have held up well, but I want to step it up a notch. Any recommendations?
As a student, my Vostok had slotted into my lifestyle flawlessly. You got that one right.
Same here
@@marklightner3538 same lol
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.
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
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
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.
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. 🤙
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.
Hi! New subscriber here. I am a teacher (professor) every Monday to Friday and a scientist (biologist) every Saturday and a father every Sunday. What watches would you recommend for me to wear? I like Tissot and Casio G-Shock watches. Please give me recommendations.
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
An automatic Seiko always makes you look down-to-earth, but shows your demand for good timepieces.
Heating engineer + Plumber. Omega speedmaster has been on my wrist everyday for the last 10 years.
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
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’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 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!
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
Every nurse I've ever seen, including my late partner of 8 years, did not wear a wristwatch, they wear an inverted watch pinned to their chest pocket. They are called a nurses fob. Not only did you completely miss a trick here, and delve into the world of nurses watches, I'm shocked that I'm the only one commenting this! 😂 EVERYONE knows that nurses wear these! 🤯
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.
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.
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.
Glad I found this video. I am a drilling fluids engineer in the oil/gas industry and work in the field on a drilling rig. My hands are exposed to both water and diesel a lot and although I don’t do as much physical labor as the rig hands I do a fair amount of work with my hands. I don’t like digital watches but need something that can mark as a timer. What would you recommend?
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.
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.
Good variety presented... Fun to see a bigger range of brands than the usual video.
As a teacher I wear a Garmin Fenix 5. I have a nice G-Shock but it has to be analogue for me, because I need to know how much time remains until the next activity instead of just the time of the day.Also, I need it to give me allerts the the principal and other teachers send. Annoying, I know, but it's come to that lately.
As a student I just bought a christopher ward c63, can't wait to get it
I don't know about other countries but in germany, doctors and general hospital staff are forbidden to wear wrist watches for hygenic reasons, which is understandable. Also, gloving up gets really annoying and when you are a surgeon you don't want to leave an expensive watch in the locker room.
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 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
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
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
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 submit for the office environment, i suggest the Rolex Date adjust, or a Cartier
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.
As a blacksmith and welder anything I wear at work is going to get beat up. Grinding sparks, abrasive dust even weld spatter melting onto the face - anything north of a hundred bucks is a waste of money as a work watch. So for me it’s a Casio Duro with a leather (non-melting) nato strap. Keep my nice watches for after work.
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 think Teddy left enough occupations on the table for a Part 2 to this video. Looking forward to it too!
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
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.
casio watches (especially the vintage collection) are quite popular among students too!
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.
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”
@@SneekyRafiki thank you you too!
Im always wearing my watch too 😂
And I’m sorry for your loss
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 👌
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.
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 young lawyer. Currently still wearing my SKX that I wore all through school. It fits in at the office, in the courtroom, and on the boat on the weekends. Hoping to replace it with a Submariner soon.
Nah man, don’t wear the sub at work, it’s so cliché.
Why not a Speedmaster Moonwatch. It's more classy, less cliché. Plus it's a cheaper.
@@valebliz To be honest, that is a valid concern. Not sure how I'll handle that situation. But I've always wanted a Sub and have hit a few milestones recently.
Healtcare workers who deal with patients in a hospital cannot have wristwatches, bracelets or rings due to hygien aspects. (Watches, bracelets and rings collect enormous amounts of bacteria.) We have to wear short shirtsleeves for the same reason (and no nail varnish). Many of us wear "nurse watches", fasted with a security pin and readable upside-down.
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.
Rocking my Zenith Chronomaster Sport as a sales person always gets me compliments without coming off as pompous
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!
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.
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
Divers: Rolex Sea Dweller
Astronauts: Omega Speedmaster
Runners: Garmin Forerunner
Young children: Apple Watch with Family Setup
Dictators: A Lange & Söhne Perpetual Calendar
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.
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 a Product Manager in Silicon Valley, I have to interact with people in other countries and other time zones all the time. My manager is in the Greenwich time zone. So my Rolex GMT Master 2 is crucial and extremely useful. My weekender is my 14060 Submariner. I want to be in the moment and not worry about dates or time zones, so the Submariner just lets me know when it’s Beer O’Clock!
Wait you work in the Valley of death to the watch industry and wear traditional watches stop the press
Yeah, there’s something about planned obsolescence that doesn’t sit right with me. I appreciate timeless design and the analog feel of mechanical pieces.
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!
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.
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.
Pilots/flight attendants. I had hoped you’d talk about GMT watches
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.
I would advise anyone wanting a real dive watch on a limited budget to take a look at the Apeks AP0406-6. You get a 500 metre dive watch with a Seiko movement. It's very similar in looks to the Seiko SKX but only costs £135, or around 150 dollars. This watch is made from 420 grade stainless steel and is a true dive watch. Put the dishes down and let's go diving 🤓
The best watch for my occupation is the one i take off before my shift every morning. I hate not wearing anything at all, but i wouldnt even subject a gshock to the shit i do. I package 75lb after market steel bumpers for SUVs using a foam chemical spray. Whatever that chem touches, its permanent.
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.
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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 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!
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!
Can you do a video regarding watches for ladies? I'd really appreciate that.
Yes! Have one slotted.
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.