Per the title, I am looking for a watch without a battery that i can wear underground without too much care as it no doubt gets beaten up over time. Nothing too fancy, probably around $750USD budget.
A couple of options that I am currently looking at:
Tissot PRX 80 with black dial
Seiko 5 110th Anniversary Special Edition Watch - SRPK41K (Current leader except I am unsure about the “Hardlex Mineral Crystal Glass”)
Hamilton KHAKI FIELD MECHANICAL 42MM
There is also the Adina Automatic Underground Country Master Work Watch NK151 S2FB, but i am not really into the dial.
Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Question: What kind of miner are you? Do you handle tools and machineries? Are there vibrations involved in your work?
coz I do not think mechanical watch is good for physical work that involves vibrations when using tools.
I will choose G-Shock for durability. There are models with 10 years battery life so you have less concern about it
I’m not sure one crystal is inherently better. Mineral glass is easier to scratch, sapphire is easier to shatter.
I have a Hamilton and the lume is not very good.
A left field suggestion- Steinhart ocean vintage gmt. It’s a 70s Explorer II homage. The original was developed for spelunkers (though since it isn’t a Rolex is doesn’t have a true claim on the heritage). About 500 bucks, GMT, good lume and nicely built
Really like the Steinhart ocean vintage gmt! Great recommendation! Thank you
Nite Atlas (tritium) or Elliot Brown Holton Professional
Try looking for divers as they are quite durable, go for the certified ones but to start with some good ones are citizen promaster, orient kamasu/mako, tissot seaster powermatic…
Marathon general purpose
Nite atlas perhaps
two good options! cheers