Heading back to South America for the first time as a tourist.
When I traveled there for my employer, I performed such activities as:
-canoeing through snake-infested waters
-sliding down mountains in the foothills of the Andes
-negotiating with leaders from the village to the National level
-attending Embassy receptions
-being disarmed by a US Embassy Marine guard (I had forgotten about the knife hidden in my belt buckle--well-trained, those Marine guards!)
-other sundry activities
I know what watch to wear in those circumstances.
This time, I am going as a tourist with a group of 12, including My Beloved (I wasn't married during the previous activities)
Activities will include:
-hiking, including some steep trails with fixed ropes, but no technical climbing or mountaineering
-whitewater rafting
-mountain biking
-snorkeling (no scuba planned--but maybe??)
-sea kayaking
No plans that I know of that involve any fancy dinners, receptions or official encounters.
I would rather not spend money on a new watch, although the Casio ProTrek PRW3000 looks pretty sweet. Nevertheless, we are saving every penny for this "bucket list" trip.
I tend to be somewhat clumsy, and can be hard on watches.
Here are the possible contenders from my stable:
My trusty Citizen Skyhawk.
It's about 8 years old, and has never been serviced. Says WR to 200 meters, but does not have screw-down crown. I wouldn't be heartbroken if it succumbs in the line of duty, but it doesn't have as much panache as the next two.
Next would be the TagHeuer Aquaracer
I've had this watch about two years. It is tough. I rolled an ATV while wearing it. Subluxed or sprained my sternoclavicular joint, but the AR did well. It gains about 15 secs per day, which I am not crazy about. I suppose I could have it regulated, and maybe have the seals checked, but again, watching the pennies. I wouldn't want anything bad to happen to it, but would be more protective of the next watch.
Six weeks ago, My Beloved gave me a beautiful Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra (38.5) in Blue (so-called "Skyfall")
I have yet to see any pictures do justice to how beautiful this watch is in "real life". I would love to take this watch, but have a few apprehensions. Is it "too much watch" for such a trip? I suppose that is up to me, but have any others taken an AT out for an adventure? Did it fare well? As I mentioned before, I can be a bit clumsy, and would hate to ding this watch. For example, I wear the AT everywhere but the gym. There I wear one of the two above, or nothing at all. On the other hand, what a wonderful partner for an adventure! I also don't like the lume on this watch as the other two--the minute hand head tends to get lost in the indices, making it hard to read the time at night. I guess that's not a big deal on vacation, but still . . .
Please help me, collective WISdom!
When I traveled there for my employer, I performed such activities as:
-canoeing through snake-infested waters
-sliding down mountains in the foothills of the Andes
-negotiating with leaders from the village to the National level
-attending Embassy receptions
-being disarmed by a US Embassy Marine guard (I had forgotten about the knife hidden in my belt buckle--well-trained, those Marine guards!)
-other sundry activities
I know what watch to wear in those circumstances.
This time, I am going as a tourist with a group of 12, including My Beloved (I wasn't married during the previous activities)
Activities will include:
-hiking, including some steep trails with fixed ropes, but no technical climbing or mountaineering
-whitewater rafting
-mountain biking
-snorkeling (no scuba planned--but maybe??)
-sea kayaking
No plans that I know of that involve any fancy dinners, receptions or official encounters.
I would rather not spend money on a new watch, although the Casio ProTrek PRW3000 looks pretty sweet. Nevertheless, we are saving every penny for this "bucket list" trip.
I tend to be somewhat clumsy, and can be hard on watches.
Here are the possible contenders from my stable:
My trusty Citizen Skyhawk.
It's about 8 years old, and has never been serviced. Says WR to 200 meters, but does not have screw-down crown. I wouldn't be heartbroken if it succumbs in the line of duty, but it doesn't have as much panache as the next two.
Next would be the TagHeuer Aquaracer
I've had this watch about two years. It is tough. I rolled an ATV while wearing it. Subluxed or sprained my sternoclavicular joint, but the AR did well. It gains about 15 secs per day, which I am not crazy about. I suppose I could have it regulated, and maybe have the seals checked, but again, watching the pennies. I wouldn't want anything bad to happen to it, but would be more protective of the next watch.
Six weeks ago, My Beloved gave me a beautiful Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra (38.5) in Blue (so-called "Skyfall")
I have yet to see any pictures do justice to how beautiful this watch is in "real life". I would love to take this watch, but have a few apprehensions. Is it "too much watch" for such a trip? I suppose that is up to me, but have any others taken an AT out for an adventure? Did it fare well? As I mentioned before, I can be a bit clumsy, and would hate to ding this watch. For example, I wear the AT everywhere but the gym. There I wear one of the two above, or nothing at all. On the other hand, what a wonderful partner for an adventure! I also don't like the lume on this watch as the other two--the minute hand head tends to get lost in the indices, making it hard to read the time at night. I guess that's not a big deal on vacation, but still . . .
Please help me, collective WISdom!