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How to Never Get Lost In The Woods With These 3 Watches
Plus The Walt Longmire Watch
Ian Roth
August 08, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 10 minutes
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LOST IN THE WOODS
Leave your phone in the car and never get lost on a hike again.
Summer is in its final weeks and here in Alaska, it’s starting to cool down already. Get outside and enjoy some fresh air and sunshine!
Since you clicked the link at the top, you know how to use these to find your way. In case you didn’t watch this video to learn how.
Now three watches to keep you on track in the woods! 👇️
Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition Auto
Big brother is always watching. Well, I think so, anyways because I see ads for this watch all the time. Sure, I check out Hamilton's website a lot. But it's like every other ad when I'm watching Naked and Afraid. A+ for marketing. (check it out here)
I love this watch because of the white dial and the contrast of the hands and hour markers. At 37 mm, it's small without being too small.
Some Specs:
Price: $995
Case size: 37mm
Thickness: 11.45 mm
Case Material : Stainless steel
Crystal: Sapphire
Lug width: 20mm
Power reserve: 80 hours
Water Resistance: 10 bar (100m)
Would I Own The Watch?
✅ Yes ⬜️ No
Seiko Prospex SRPJ33
As always, it's hard to go wrong with a Seiko watch. This one comes in a variety of colors, so don't worry if you don't like the one above. (check it out here)
I love this watch because of the bold hour hand. It makes it easy to line it up with the sun and find your way. I also appreciate that this watch has a date complication. At 200 meters, the water resistance is better than the Hamilton.
Price: $595
Case size: 42.4 mm
Thickness: 11.74 mm
Case material: Stainless steel
Crystal: Sapphire crystal
Lug width: 20mm
Power reserve: approximately 41 hours
Water Resistance: 20 bar, 200 meters
Would I Own The Watch?
✅ Yes ⬜️ No
Sinn 212 KSK
This thing is a tank. Or more like a submarine, because it's made from German submarine steel. It's a big watch! If you want to grab this thing, there were only 300 pieces made. (check it out here)
I love that this watch is just over the top. It’s too much. I don't know what German Submarine Steel is, but it sounds epic. I also love that this thing has a GMT hand. No better watch to track a second time zone, do deep sea exploring, and navigate by compass.
Price: Texa$
Case size: 47 mm
Thickness: 14.5 mm
Case material: German Submarine Steel
Crystal: Sapphire crystal
Lug width: 20mm
Power reserve: No Idea
Water Resistance: 100 bar, 1000 meters?!
Would I Own The Watch?
⬜️ Yes ❌ No
Summary
There you have it! Three watches to take with you in the woods for a jolly good time. Just remember if you’re here in Alaska, take some bear spray and beware of moose!
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A FLICK ON THE WRIST
Sherrif Walt Longmire and his Casio MTP4500D-1AV
Here’s a man who’s never been lost in the woods. In the wilds of Absaroka County, Sheriff Walt Longmire isn't just known for his cowboy grit and sharp wit; he's also got a trusty sidekick strapped to his wrist—the Casio MTP4500D-1AV. This ain't your fancy-schmancy high-end watch; it's the kind that says, "I mean business, but I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty."
Picture Walt wrangling cattle one minute and solving crimes the next, all while glancing at his rugged Casio that can handle anything Wyoming throws at it. With its stainless steel toughness and classic analog look, it's like the sheriff's badge of the watch world—reliable, no-nonsense, and ready for action.
Sure, it's a chronograph, but let's be real, it's mostly there to keep Walt on time for his showdowns and stakeouts. So, next time you're binge-watching "Longmire," keep an eye on that wrist for a glimpse of the Casio that's as tough as the sheriff himself.
Summary
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📝 Prompt: a watch on the wrist of someone riding a horse in Wyoming
📝 Watch Chat: "Black and Orange" MTP4500D-1AV
THAT’S ALL FOR TODAY
I’m constantly refining my newsletter format and topics. I think I’m getting closer. I have to be honest, Avril Lavinge heavily motivated me and got me through writing today’s edition.
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Wear it well and wear it often,
~Ian
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