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    Posted: 17 Jun 14 at 3:45pm
That looks good.
Is the countdown pre-settable and does it bleep you down like the Casios?
 
Resin strap again though.


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Hi Piglet
http://www.astopwatch.com/products/stopwatchfunctions.asp?watch=ftsw6withextralargedisplay&group=best_selling_watches
Have a look at these especially if you are needing bigger numbers like me.
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Liking your style Jeffers.
What about:
 
Says it's water resistant and everything LOL
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I just use something like this:


OK it does not have a count down feature but I can count up to 5 and at that price it is a bargain. Have had my current one for a couple of years with no issues at all.
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Originally posted by piglet

Don't get the Pathfinder, the straps split and they are a dedicated part.
Go for the Illuminator for 20 quid, Argos 251/0921.
Convention fake leather strap which can be replaced with a Velcro job.
 
I might give that a try as my Path finder has misted up on me after a number of years service.
Like some other things - sailing is more enjoyable when you do it with someone else
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What kind of a Scotsman are you?
Did they throw you out?
 
I've got a drawer full of Pathfinders all working fine but with busted straps, but unlike our extravagant C443 I have just the one watch.
Perhaps my work environment destroys the strap material.
 
Illuminator is £5 cheaper too, That's at least 1 bottle of Buckfast Abbey.
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Ive had my pathfinder with the same strap for over 5 years (or maybe longer). Plus I have never changed the battery. When it does stop working I will get another one.
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yep the straps break....but if you only wear it for sailing it'll last yonks. Almost cheap enough to be considered disposable.

The Casio G-Shock is somewhat tougher and has a programmable timer, it doesn't do a count up after the time has elapsed though, it does a reset instead. No tide indicator but to be honest the tide indicator on the sea pathfinder was pretty useless anyway.

I think one reason I went for the G-Shock was the slightly bigger numerals (if memory serves), I'm getting old and my eyes are not what they were.

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Don't get the Pathfinder, the straps split and they are a dedicated part.
Go for the Illuminator for 20 quid, Argos 251/0921.
Convention fake leather strap which can be replaced with a Velcro job.
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Another vote for the Casio Sea Pathfinder is all you'll get from me rather than any other suggestions!
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