View Poll Results: What kind of watch do you wear when you ride?
Timex
43
21.08%
Casio
21
10.29%
Breitling
3
1.47%
Rolex
13
6.37%
Tag
9
4.41%
Citizen
4
1.96%
Seiko
9
4.41%
Omega
9
4.41%
Patek Phillipe
2
0.98%
Other
91
44.61%
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What kind of wristwatch do you wear while riding?
07-15-07, 07:45 AM
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Suunto Observer,
It has altimeter, compass, log function, chronograph .
Oh yes, and two time zones
george
Suunto Observer,
It has altimeter, compass, log function, chronograph .
Oh yes, and two time zones
george
07-15-07, 08:04 AM
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No watch--Pager and BlackBerry in the jersey pocket if I'm on call, though...
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07-15-07, 08:07 AM
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Tag Heuer Kirium F1
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07-15-07, 08:53 AM
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A Road forum and no Festina option???
This is mine in MAILLOT JAUNE although it's a few years old now, but still feeds me the EPO when needed.
This is mine in MAILLOT JAUNE although it's a few years old now, but still feeds me the EPO when needed.
07-15-07, 09:17 AM
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none, the Garmin shows me everything i need, at once...
the only reason i could see someone actually wearing a watch while on the bike is if they're doing a du or tri, to keep track of their time for the swim and/or transition and/or run, or if they don't have a computer and need to keep track of the time. otherwise, there's no need for one...
the only reason i could see someone actually wearing a watch while on the bike is if they're doing a du or tri, to keep track of their time for the swim and/or transition and/or run, or if they don't have a computer and need to keep track of the time. otherwise, there's no need for one...
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07-15-07, 12:49 PM
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I'm not into time, man.
If you need know the time, learn to work your cyclocomputer.
If you need know the time, learn to work your cyclocomputer.
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07-15-07, 12:59 PM
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I don't wear watches - with the adventus of cellphones, no need for a watch to tell time.
07-15-07, 01:02 PM
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At the speeds I ride relativistic effects come into play and I don't feel like doing the math to convert time measurements between the frames of reference. I need a special cyclocomputer.
07-15-07, 01:15 PM
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Why would you want to wear a watch if you have a bike computer???
The only reason I can think of is that you want to show off your expensive watch and the only way you'll impress me and most others is by disappearing oner the horizon in front of me, and that's not too likely.
I can't stand posers.
The only reason I can think of is that you want to show off your expensive watch and the only way you'll impress me and most others is by disappearing oner the horizon in front of me, and that's not too likely.
I can't stand posers.
07-15-07, 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 2Tired2Shift
At the speeds I ride relativistic effects come into play and I don't feel like doing the math to convert time measurements between the frames of reference. I need a special cyclocomputer.
I don't ware a watch ridding, my left hand goes numb if I do. My cyclocompter measures in warp time anyways.
Jay
07-15-07, 01:38 PM
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Casio G-Shock while on the bike. Different watches off the bike.
07-15-07, 02:13 PM
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One of the many virtues of the Garmin Edge 305 is the Time of Day it displays. No need for a watch.
07-15-07, 02:26 PM
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None. I don't see the point because my HR monitor displays the time....also find it annoying to have a watch on my wrist during rides (or any sporting activities)
07-15-07, 02:59 PM
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I wear this old omega speedmaster pro from the 60's. I found it in some musty old box in my basement labeled Buzz for some reason. It's covered with some type of really fine dust, possibly of foreign origin, so I just use it for a beater.
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07-15-07, 07:05 PM
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Timex Ironman. More for running and the fact that I try not to keep a cell phone handy. F the 21st century.
07-15-07, 07:29 PM
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One of the adavantages of a Rolex is that it's tough enough that you can wear it whatever you're doing without too much concern.