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423zero
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Topic: Watch recommendations Posted: 11 Sep 21 at 4:10pm |
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Only used in fresh water.
Could be water trapped inside, freezing water cooling the glass causing it to condense on inside of case. |
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john80
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 11 Sep 21 at 4:49pm | |
Decathlon geonaute watches are pretty good with decent size countdown numbers for £12 or there abouts.
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Presuming Ed
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I do like sync function. Is there anything else about with that, other than Optimum Time/Gill/Ronstan?
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deadrock
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 14 Sep 21 at 11:37am | |
Would really like it if Ronstan sold replacement sealing rings for their timers.
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maxibuddah
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I just use a cheapish Casio that does countdown. I can sync by getting close the next signal, stopping the countdown, re-setting it and going again at the right time. Takes about 2 seconds. Ain't worth me spending another £60-£70 for that function on a Ronstan one. I'd still be rubbish at starting.
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davidyacht
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 14 Sep 21 at 6:57pm | |
Might be better with a timer on the boat, allows you to be heads up for the start. I use a swatch with a sweep hand so I can more easily estimate how far down the line I might go in a given time, and an electronic compass/timer. I had previously had three Optimum Time timers, all three packed up because the buttons jammed. All were replaced under warranty, but comes a time that reliability becomes more important. I purchased the Swatch as a distressed purchase while at Garda when an Optimum time packed up.
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Happily living in the past
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Jon Meadowcroft
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 14 Sep 21 at 7:49pm | |
Old school technique before sync was invented. Set your watch to 4.55. Hear five minute signal count to 5 and press button. Not a Casio feature itself but works well with a cheap Casio.
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iGRF
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maxibuddah
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 15 Sep 21 at 6:43am | |
Obviously still has an effect on you, however many years later it is. It was worth it
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Grumpycat
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 15 Sep 21 at 10:38am | |
Grf = innocent. Pull the other one
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