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    Easiest to read watch you own

    What watch do you own that is the easiest to read? In my (meagre) collection, my most readable watch is a DOT Milsub, built by Jake B of Dagaz Watch (Home - DAGAZ WATCH LTD.). It is based on the SKX031 and is inspired by the Rolex Military Submariner. I was attracted to it because it is as uncluttered as a watch can be, especially in the sterile (non-logo) version I bought. The sword hands are particularly readable for me because of their distinctly different lengths and shapes. The bezel is also very readable for me, in that I rarely need "to the minute" elapsed timing past 15 minutes. I don't have any lume shots of the watch, but it is also very easy to read in the dark.

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    Re: Easiest to read watch you own

    These.
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    I've always considered the Spork to be one of the most legible watches out there. Its big numbers and large dial make this watch quite a legible piece.

    Keep an eye out since I may send this one to the sales section soon. ;)
    (I'm still thinking about it. But most likely will sell.)

    Also, I find that my Tuna's one legible piece. This piece was designed to be functional in even the most dimly lit environments, which means that legibility was of paramount importance in the watch's design philosophy.

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    Seiko "Tuna" SBBN015
    Seiko "Spirit" SCVS009
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    It has to be my 47mm steinhart gnomon boutique edition.
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    My Mondaine Night Vision was the most legible watch I've had so far. Great in any lighting. Don't own it anymore though because I wasn't a fan of PVD.

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    I agree about the milsub dial. It's currently the easiest to read in my collection.

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    The Spork was pretty easy to read as well for the short time I had mine. Wish it were smaller.
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    Re: Easiest to read watch you own

    Quote Originally Posted by Citizen V View Post
    My Mondaine Night Vision was the most legible watch I've had so far. Great in any lighting. Don't own it anymore though because I wasn't a fan of PVD.

    I agree about the milsub dial. It's currently the easiest to read in my collection.

    The Spork was pretty easy to read as well for the short time I had mine. Wish it were smaller.
    Citizen V -- I really like your watches, especially the Mondaine. As I understand it the Mondaine watches are derived from Swiss train station clocks, which used the signature red hand. Ultra readable !! Nice Milsub you have

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    Re: Easiest to read watch you own

    Definitely these 2



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    Re: Easiest to read watch you own

    I find MKII timepieces are very legible. Here is the latest addition to my collection, Stingray:





    And the LRRP UTC 48:





    My (ex) SBCM023:





    My CWC G10 circa 1980 (Fat Boy), used in Argentina:





    My Camouflage Modded 6309 - 729A:





    My Military Modded 6309 - 7040: (Sorry for the blurry foto)





    Another ex of mine, MKII Seafighter:






    Very Best Regards . . .

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    Re: Easiest to read watch you own

    I would pick this one. Instantly you can tell the time like a digital watch.

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    Re: Easiest to read watch you own

    I would have to agree with others and say my old Seiko Spork, and also the Benarus Moray had the most legible dials.

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