A nice watch for retirement

[puddlemuddle]

Sorry,
One more thing. If you find yourself not being able to afford said watches...seriously look into the ESQ line. They are awesome!! I wore one myself while with the family business. They are rugged watches that are still stylish and sleek enough to wear with a tux. They go with everything! http://www.esq-watch.com/
Cheers,
Chad

[ronstew]

I am no horologist, but I do know what the word means.

When I left my last employer, they gave me a $300 Seiko self-winder. A thing of beauty, and, as an electronics specialist, I really love the fact that no electrons are harmed in its operation.

But the bloody thing does not keep time. It loses several minutes a week, and I am told that is typical. A five-dollar digital watch with a quartz drive is good for a few seconds a month.

If exact timekeeping is not important to you on civvy street, disregard this message.

I wear my Seiko on vacation. I wear my Swiss Army watch (17 years old) when timekeeping matters.

[Laird O'the Cowcaddens]

I always wondered why they give you a watch at retirement, when time is no longer an issue. Wouldn't it make more sense to receive a time piece at the start of your working life ????. Just a casual observation.

[Jock Scot]

I always wondered why they give you a watch at retirement, when time is no longer an issue. Wouldn't it make more sense to receive a time piece at the start of your working life ????. Just a casual observation.

What! Be on time, whilst at work! That would never do!

[Kilt_Em_All]

I wear a watch built by Factory 121. It's no Rolex/Omega/what have you, but it's a fine watch and was custom built to my specifications. It also has the benefit of being significantly cheaper than most all the other Swiss watches out there. It's a great watch for what you pay, IMHO.

-Elliott