I got a G-Shock GW-7900B, I like it because its water proof to 20Bar My SCUBA instructor explained watches waterproof ratings to me. Water resistance ratings: 10m-good for rain 30m-washing hands 50m-snorkling/swimming 100m-minimum for scuba, good to around probably 60+ feet 200m good for deep diving (non-decompression dives) This shows the flaws in the watch industry.

I've had an Ironman for years since 2003 and have loved nothing other since...

I agree 100% love my Iron man watches.

+nutnfancy you should try out the Timex Expedition Scout for a field watch if you don't mind using an analog watch. They are only about 35 bucks and you can use it as a dress watch.

Nutn, we need an updated watch review. How about the g-shock Rangeman, with an altimeter, barometer, compass, thermometer... could be really helpful for my trips out in the bush.

Excellent review. I now own three of these watches with different colors and sizes. Great value and performance.

casio made a new tough solar watch. it has OD Green color as well. under 35$ on amazon. and best of all, weights under 2oz!

Anybody have some experience with the Casio Pro Trek watches (especially PRG/PAG-40 and PRG/PAG-240)? I was thinking of getting myself one and would love to hear how useable the compass and altimeter features in those watches actually are...

i've been waiting for a watch review for a LONG time. Thank you so much for doing this!!

guns, knives, scooters, watches, it doesn't mater what it is but Nutnfancy makes it professional, thorough and fun.

Speaking of being a pilot, do you do any private/commercial flying since you got out of the air force?

Having said that, does anybody have any experience with the Timex E-Tide that has a built-in compass? I'd like that functionality on my wrist to be honest, if it works decently.

Nutn, love the variety if vids since your "hiatus". I love these watches also. Keep up the great work. Man it's great to have you back. Noone like ya.

I personally have the Casio G-Shock atomic with the analog face and digital functions. I is a lot clunkier and heavier than you recommend for EDC but it is a great watch that also synchronizes with Daylight Savings time. I have thought about getting a slimmer watch for more winter wear that doesn't get hung up in my jacket/gloves.

I have a Timex Expedition with digital compass. Very useful tool. Looks like I should add an Ironman as well...Thanks Nutn.

Been waiting for this one. Thanks again NutnFancy. Lovin the gear reviews!!

How would you use a digital watch as a compass?

I have bought 3 or 4 of those $18 casios watches. THey are great, they are light! But the straps always give out after a few years and cheaper to just get a new one then to replace the band!!

You're getting me excited now. Hope to see more watch videos in the future :)

Thanks Mr. NutnFancy. still rockin' my basic Seiko Black Monster SKX779K watch.

Also helium from scuba decompression chambers can seep into almost any watch regardless of the water seal and pop the face off unless they have a helium release valve.

i have this exact green timex and love it for training. although i am looking to upgrade to a luminox 8802 for daily use, water training, diving and thigs of that nature but will still use the timex for basic running timing and training

Thanks for this vid! I've been asking for this :)

Except I can't handle a.m./p.m., I need my military times. Is that an option on the Ironman?

I used to have the Ironman. I always loved it until one day when the strap started cracking on me. Eventually it broke and now I am SOL because the bands could not be replaced. It was a molded in band. I kept the watch and still have it around someplace but my replacement watch is the Timex Expedition. It has a replaceable watch band but for me the cool thing is that it has a vibration feature for the alarm. That is what I use for my alarm clock.

This was a really different type of gear for review and I thought it was pretty cool! I hope to see more!

I have owned this watch for about a year and a half. It lasted 1 6mo deployment and my day to day job here stateside. It is a great watch. Great vid Nutn!

jey nutnfancy have you ever look into those abc /gps /compass watche to me its a great preper item you know you always have a compass with you . i value your opition you should check those new casio pro trek they are sweet!!!

Ive had my ironman for a few months now and i do love it. Its survived a few defensive pistol classes. But I am thinking of getting a G Shock because i hear they are rock solid.

I have had the luminox 3150 blackout for about a year fantastic watch! I was sold by sweet adds in tactical mags:)

I use a G-Shock and its great. It's been diving, hiking, shooting, and many more. It has been going strong for 2 years now

Awesome review. I'd like to see you do a review on the best socks for outdoorsman.

Had a Timex Ironman watch since training in the mid-80's. My first lasted for freaking ever - only needed to change batteries & the straps a couple times. Currently have the one shone @ 8:45. Awesome, tuff watches... thanks for the review.

I have a Timex Pathfinder fishing edition. It calculates sunrise ,sunset, moon phases , and fish activity. I got it for my outdoor activities. It has multiple alarms with vibrate "silent mode". There is a hunting edition mode too.

was straight up waiting for you to do a watch review! LOL awesome!

That moon function you set was the indaglo function, when you shake the watch or you wrist with enough force it will cause the watch to light up, sort of like the gshock one where it lights up when you turn your wrist. but this one can be disabled or enabled, wish my gshock had that.

nice review! i like seeing different things from The Project. I do wear a Casio daily and the one touch 12/24 clock button is a VERY nice feature.

My go-to watch is a Swiss Army Cavalry watch. My father gave me one when I was younger, and it's never failed me. Damn near invincible! I like the analog watches usually, but I can see the benefits of digital. Good video, yet again!

I'm carrying a Casio W-59 for years and i love it, it's only €15 and is so tiny i don't even notice it and it just keeps on running!

I use the Timex Ironman Triathlon 200M water resistant. Bought a new one during basic training 10 years ago and it has lasted through a tour in Iraq, water resistance also helps with dust resistance. The previous Iron man I had since i was 18 so that is still with me I just havent replaced the battery. great watch does what I need and as a scout in the military it had all the functions I needed. Only thing I wish I had was a set of analog hands for emergency navigation.

I love the OD version! What's the serial number on that watch? @Nutnfancy

I have been waiting for you to do this video for a long time. While I may disagree with some of what you say I really did enjoy it, keep up the excellent work.

Love my G-shock, heads and shoulders above the Timex Ironman in just the scratch resistance of the lens alone.

nutn keep up the great vids hope your doing well happy holidays

So what was then pricing on that Swiss watch?

Been using my Ironman watch 3 years for my lawncare business. I like the timer function to track my time on different jobsite's throughout day. Like they say: it takes a licking and keeps on ticking. I will buy another when needed.

Worn the same Timex Ironkids for about ten years and been through four different straps. Time, date, stopwatch, alarm, timer, that's it. The best part is it's small to fit my skinny wrist.

I've had a couple G-Shocks when I was a kid, and they both broke. Now I use the Ironman watches, and really like them, for the most part.. Wore my first one during Tough Mudder, and it got moisture inside. Now I'm on my second one, and the two screws near the start/split button have sheered off and part of the watch casing can lift off the face now. I guess I just have really bad luck with watches!

I have a gripe with the Ironman and the Expedition now (or maybe it was a women's Ironman) because a little after I replaced the battery, the Expedition stopped working. And when I replaced the smaller one's battery, I took the timey-part out of the case and couldn't get it to fit back in right. So that's why I bought a Casio this time around...and why I got a solar one. (Also, I think that it's insanely cool that a quarter of a square inch of solar panel can power a watch....)

I think a lot of outdoors, military and preppers might gravitate to the ruggedness and functionality of the new G shock range man. Guys who might buy a BCM, Daniel Defense, Colt, LMT, LWRC level of quality might be ok spending $300 on a tough watch.

I have been wearing the OD version of the orange one you had. it is a great watch and if i misplace it i feel lost.

Good video Nutnfancy. I just got an ironman today and its already my favorite watch.

I had one of the original Ironman watches from the late 80's and it served me well for many years.

My one Casio Databank is something like 20 years old, and it still works. Remarkable for a quartz watch.

Been wearing the same Timex ironman for the last 6 years and still haven't replaced the battery. It is an awesome watch.

That g-shock took my back to 1993 at Camp Pendleton. Good memories.

2:20 I didn't realize... is that the trigger position nutn always uses? And not the pad of his finger? (the very last pad)

Have worn this watch for years now. Almost every day since 2008. Had to buy one replacement due to my brother losing it in the woods once. Super inexpensive, accurate, tons of features and not too big or heavy. Love it. Only issue I've ever had with it is it will fog up after a couple dives below 100' (starting at sea level). This happened with both watches. Now I just dive without it. But for a mostly-dry watch that you don't care if it gets wet once in a while, this is it!

Amazon does have replacement resin bands for the ironman triathlon,$13.

Casio Protrek is a good choice, lots of usefull functions and really tough. Bit more expensive but really worth it.

Currently, a Luminox Navy SEAL Colormark, Model 3067 (green). My sister bought it for me at my graduation. Unless I have to, I never take it off my wrist; it means so much to me and is EXTREMELY FUNCTIONAL. Before that, I always wore my Timex Expedition Camper, a cheapo that I wore for almost five years and is still ticking. I actually wore out the leather band ( I swam with it alot), and I just keep the time piece now. Both are wonderful watches that have served me well. Good review, as always.

I totally agree, there's no better watch for a runner, or really any active individual who wants a professional looking yet performance driven watch!

I'm a medic and the I wear a timex expedition watch with a rescue orange and blue paracord band, works great for me and looks great too

I wore an ironman for years. The only thing that stoped me wearing it was because the pin that attaches the strap to the body broke the body so that the strap couldn't be attached anymore.

I had a Casio G-Shock for awhile, but I ended up loosing it. I've been wearing a Timex Ironman for a lot of years and the only thing I have to do is replace the battery when it's time.

FINALLY a watch review!!! Thanks Nutn!! I got a G-shock for father's day this year..... I asked it SPECIFICALLY for when I'm getting out there and adventuring. My watches end up getting thumped on quite a bit when I'm out. Thanks bro and keep up the great work!

I am a watch guy and also a TNP'r for a long time. I've been waiting for a watch review for some time so thanks Nutn, this is great stuff!!!

That wavecepter casio g shock is also solar powered nutn. You'll never run out of batteries! I have the same one but with red accents. Awesome watch.

I've had a gray version of the Ironman for a couple years now. It's the first watch that I've kept in one piece for any length of time. Honestly though, the reason I bought it was because the strap is directly connected to the watch housing. I have a parrot and she's destroyed other watches that have a pin where the strap attaches. She hasn't managed to wreck this one yet.

Hello Nutnfancy, what about Casio Pathfinder series, you know.. they have thermometer, altitude and barometer, weather forcast graphs etc. There are not that bulky like g-shocks as well. Aren't those functions useful on your expeditions?

all I can think of is plane trains and automobiles...when john candy tries to trade the motel clerk his CASIO for a room...LMAO !!

Got a Yellow LumiNox from my kids, for Christmas, last year. Haven't taken it off since. Love it. Only issue is the 2 band straps broke and you cannot buy replacements...thank goodness Gorilla Tape is black.

The light function is great, if you hold down the indiglo button for a few seconds it will turn on the light if any button is pressed than After 4 or 6 hours the watch goes back to day mode.

I wore a tissot t-touch 2 for a couple months but it was so heavy that I put it away and went to target and got the timex ironman for like $30 and have been wearing it for the past year.

Been rocking a Triathlon for over 25 years. (not the same one lol) Used it mainly for count down starts racing keel sailboat and catamaran races. On the plane to the Hobie Nationals on Maui in 85, 90% of the passengers (competitors) were sportin G Shocks, Triathlons or Ironmans. :)

I've worn this model for years. It's awesome! I don't need an altimeter or a barometer, like the high priced competitors. This watch provides basic, useful functions. It just works, no dickin' around.

Thanks for the help. I have to concur about the band. Love the watch, but was disappointed in the straps breaking and the unbelievably difficult time I had contacting the company. Unfortunately, my wife bought it at a local ArmyNavy store...which haven't been Army or Navy for some time now.

When I graduated flight school in 2005 I quickly went out and bought a cool pilot watch with built in E6B. Know what I wear now? Timex Ironman, it just fits my needs just as good and if it breaks what am I out, $25-30 bucks? Like you said Nutn, mo money for ammo. Keep up the great work buddy!

I've been wearing these since the 1990's and have never seen an olive green color ironman watch. Dam you Nutn, I have to get one! Thanks.

Great old school nutnfancy vid!!!!

@nutnfancy you could try the casio g-shock, their 60$ model is badically the same qualtiy as the nore expensive ones

"Takes a Lickin and Keeps on Tickin"! Back in the day all the professional pilots working for my dad wore Timex watches.

I've had my all black Timex Ironman for 5 years now and even with heavy abuse it has held up well.

btw on the Ironman you just have to push the back light button once to get it to light up for the set amount of time

I've had the same Ironman for 10 years. Been through several wristbands, and batteries though ^.^

Nutn just want to say I just want to say I enjoy watching all your vids no matter the subject. Nobody does a vid like you.

Liked the topic. I haven't worn a watch for years, but have been thinking lately I should take a look at what is out there. Hate bulky, thick watches. The Suunto Core is freaking awesome, but way too big. It's like a Flava-Flav clock on my wrist. Thanks Nutn for the watch-talk.

i used to buy ironman watchs but the bands pop to eazy for my job so now i only buy gshock so tuff last forever

My parents bought me an Ironman when I hit the sixth grade. I LOVED that watch. Easy to use, good-looking, comfy. I wore an Ironman until sometime in college, when I replaced it with an analog titanium Seiko. If I ever want to go digital again, the Ironman is waiting in the wings.

That mode you entered was so you can push other non-dedicated buttons to light it up and it will stay on for a few seconds each time without holding the button. I've had three of those Ironman starting back in the mid 90s. All three were only retired due to band failure. I am no diver, but when I was wearing these, I almost never took them off. They were submerged often and even after changing the battery, they do reseal at least for my light underwater use. Thanks for the real world reviews.

Never mind the indiglo just quit working after 3 hours of owning it. I only used it twice then the third time I went to use it it didn't work.

Running a Suunto Core. Love it....Would like to get one of the mechanical watches though...Just to have one

since 1989 my favorite watch!!!!! o man I need to get another

i been waiting for a watch review. i was looking at watches the other day and said nutn needs to tell me what i should look for! haha nice review!

I have been sporting the ironman triathlon for about the past 6 years...once while i was working for our local AHL hockey team we were loading equipment bags underneath the team's bus. Apparently i rubbed my timex against something underneath the bus pretty hard because the strap broke off without me knowing. When i later realized, the team had already left. I contacted the other teams equipment manager and he kindly mailed my watch back, I got it fixed and wear it everyday, Awesome watch!

Check out the "Citizen Men's BM8180-03E Eco-Drive Canvas Strap Watch", it uses a long life battery (10+ years on average) that is charged by solar cells, hidden under the watch face. Mine is accurate within a few seconds a month. I use a very old TwistoFlex band, since I move my watch around all the time.

If you're looking for practical functions Suunto has some very cool watches. The prices are high which is not so cool but you also have to consider the value of what you get in return.

i have an ironman shock, since in my country a cool watch is a burglar atractor, and i love it, they are more than reliable and easily replacable. but in hot weathers it can make the wrist a very sweaty place. love your reviews, if you want to dive with a timex there is the shock version that has the same resistance as the G-shock.

i have a gshock i got for xmas in 2011 and worn it everyday since. its solar powered and has a 10 year battery life. has automatic time zone changes moon and surf measurements. about $150 but totally worth it. its blacked out in color. great vids by the way nothing calms me down at the end of a long day like some nutn vids

and the rest of us would sit here and watch it!!