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    Rxq
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    Need help finding a watch

    I want something with

    -World Time (or time in at least 2 time zones)
    -Never Needs a battery
    -Slide rule
    -Back light
    -day/date
    -Analogy&Digital displays
    -Optional: Compass, Temperature

    At first I was thinking about getting a Citizen Skyhawk then I saw a Citizen Promaster SST and realized there are there are probably hundreds of other choices out there.

    WUS any suggestions? If not, Promaster SST VS Skyhawk AT VS Skyhawk, which one should I get?
    I'm only considering Seiko and Citizen at the moment.
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    Re: Need help finding a watch

    There surely some other choices if you don't mind occasionally replacing a battery. May I ask what the reason for the slide rule is? Is it just an aesthetic choice? I ask only because next to the battery issue, this is the second most limiting factor.

    BTW, you should know that even with an eco-drive (or a kinetic) you will eventually have to change the battery.

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    Re: Need help finding a watch

    Yeah but not as often. Also is it a capacitor or an actual battery? The slide rule would come in handy a lot.

    What are my choices that ignores the limiting factors?

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    Re: Need help finding a watch

    The Citizen Ecodrive will hold its charge for a very long time. I really like my Skyhawk AT in titanium. I think this watch is a real performer. Never needs to be set and completely maintenance free. You can rely on Citizen, but Seiko is also a very good choice. I found my AT in a clearance case at Penneys for $360 which is a real bargain. I just learned some of the slide rule functions and its been a lot of fun. Good luck in your search.

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    ESQ Beacon

    The ESQ Beacon is absolutely stunning in appearance. I put one on at Macys and fell in love with it. My only issue is that the watch is priced at $550 which seems a bit high for a basic chronograph. I can get one for $359 online but I would like to know something about it from anyone who owns one. I'll have to put a rush on it, they are selling out. My preference is the silver one, not the black one. Is this Swiss watch actually worth it? Battery life is also a concern. Anyone have some information for me on the ESQ Beacon?
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    Re: ESQ Beacon

    2008 revisited.

    ??!!??

    I wonder what the OP got.

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