Most durable & robust watch brand/model

[micko]

Damasko ?

[rscmaine]

Now I'm just confused. Like almost all models you recommended except g-shock and Breitling which I find to flashy. It would be nice to have mechanical movement. It doesn't have to be divers watch,I'm looking for military style robust and I really like this Lum-Tec especialy 2008 M5 chronograph,that is the style I like, but to be honest I've never heard that such brand exists. :oops:

Oh, come on... We were going easy on you...

Simple answer - find 2 or 3 watches you like the look of (after all it's going to be strapped to your wrist, after all...) then ask the forum what our experience has been with them...

Your first post was quite like John Cleese in the "Cheese Shop" skit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3KBuQHHKx0

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[inginius]

Ha,ha,ha,nice one. Ok,I like the look of bell&ross br03-94 phantom or br03 type aviation,panerai luminor marina,something chunky but simple,military,stealth,something that comes with additional synthetic nato style strap like b&r
perfect watch for me is Anonimo chronoscopio mark II Ox-pro

[rscmaine]

I think you will be hard presssed to find an 01 or 03 in the $1500 range...

Most of the "Professional" series are new retail in $1300-$1600 - and pretty bulletproof - while still being acceptable under a shirt cuff in a suit.

Or you could just strap a nice piece of Wensleydale to your wrist?

[stuffler,mike]

Ice hardened Damasko, tegimented Sinn, Certina DS (double security), G-Shock.

[John MS]

As the title says I'm looking for most durable watch,that would be my first,and if you help me,last watch . Need your advice because I'm no expert. So it should be from material that should last long,sapphire crystal,it should be bulky because I have big wrist,at least 42mm,and as far as the style goes I like sporty/casual watches but with quality to it like sinn u1. My budget is about 1500$:thanks

True durability is probably best reserved for watches with quartz movements like the Casio and Timex sport digital watches. Most mechanicals are housed in cases made from the same grade of stainless steel so the case durability should be comparable between them.

A Steinhart Ocean 1 is one possiiblity as are the many watches from Oris.

[Tragic]

True durability is probably best reserved for watches with quartz movements like the Casio and Timex sport digital watches. Most mechanicals are housed in cases made from the same grade of stainless steel so the case durability should be comparable between them.

A Steinhart Ocean 1 is one possiiblity as are the many watches from Oris.

Spot on.
I never understood any particular auto/mech being described as "tough" or "robust" except perhaps for comparative water resistance ratings.
It's great to read about the drops and knocks people post about their watches surviving but that's all anecdotal and the same watches might go belly up after the next mishap.
The only autos I'd call "tough" are hardened or coated watches that resist scratches.
At least that's something.

[drster]

tegimented case or the hardened submarine steel of the U1. In the range.

[50kopek]

Why not get the U1 you mentioned in your post. Seems perfect for your needs.

[GX9901]

Ball actually tauts their watches for shock resistance as well as low-temperature operation. I just saw some in person last week and they look much more impressive in person than from their pictures. I think many of their models is within your price range.