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Old 18-05-2006, 07:01 PM
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Houston we have a problem.

After seeing a thread started by Ving I realised that there are others who share my fetish for watches. I have several, most of which aren't working due to flat batteries, including a couple of fairly expensive Citizen models, but I still get that "have to have" feeling when I see one that takes my fancy. High on my wish list is a moon and tide calculator by Casio (a must have for fishing!!). So are you a sucker for a good watch and how many do you have.??
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Old 18-05-2006, 07:12 PM
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Who has more than 1 watch? That's just silly!
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Old 18-05-2006, 07:51 PM
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This poll is discriminatory, I don't own a watch.
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Old 18-05-2006, 07:54 PM
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There is a serious flaw in your sampling method! I have 2 - one for work and one for casual, but your categories don't allow for that (or those with a little more variety!!)
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Old 18-05-2006, 08:20 PM
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This is the best watch in the world (IMO ).
Casio PRS-400

I think this is the one you're refering to Phil.

It's classed as a fishing watch but it's ideal for astronomy. Check out the features.
I saw a review in S&T and tracked it down locally, approx $130

It's the only one I need, although I do have 3 watches

I'm with you Phil, I can't resist a good watch.
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Old 18-05-2006, 08:26 PM
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"If only I had known, I should have become a watchmaker".

ALBERT EINSTEIN, in New Statesman, 16 April 1965.
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Old 18-05-2006, 08:33 PM
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Hey, that's my watch!

Yes, it is pretty good, tells you sunset and sunrise, moon age and phase (mind you, the moon usually tells me that), plus all the usual digital bells and whistles like stop watch and alarms, day and date, etc.

As for the fishing aspect, this is the best part. I can personally vouch for the fact that no matter how pathetic a fisherman you are, you will definitely catch fish if you go fishing when the watch tells you to.
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Old 18-05-2006, 08:37 PM
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Mia - update your sig mate!!!!
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Old 18-05-2006, 08:37 PM
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i'm with you paul, the stars guide me!!!
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Old 18-05-2006, 08:45 PM
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i'm with you paul, the stars guide me!!!
What do you do when it's cloudy David.....

Anyway this is my 2000th post so I had to say something....
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Old 18-05-2006, 08:52 PM
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Congratulations Andrew, nice timing....
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Old 18-05-2006, 09:13 PM
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What do you do when it's cloudy David.....

Anyway this is my 2000th post so I had to say something....
it should be obvious, i am married, my wife tells me what to do, where to go and what to wear!!!!


congrats on 2000 rockety dockety pockety controperty.. i have no idea what that last word means. I just made it up!
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Old 18-05-2006, 09:26 PM
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OK..lets see...

As far as clocks go, I have the one on my wrist, two in the car that tell different time, one on my home computer and one on the work computer, one in my electronic address book, a sidereal clock and two sundials in the garden, oh and the cat who jumps on my bed at 4:30am every morning.

So that makes 10.

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Old 18-05-2006, 10:46 PM
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That'ts my watch to, I bought it for myself for Christmas when I was in Perth.
It also keeps very good time
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Old 18-05-2006, 10:52 PM
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I haven't worn a watch since about 1990..never missed it

the poll needs revision i agree
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Old 18-05-2006, 10:58 PM
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If I really really really need to know the time, and that is rarely, I just ask someone with a mobile phone
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Old 19-05-2006, 12:26 AM
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Phil, clearly in your skewed idea of a universe everyone must have at least one watch! Well like Paul, I don't have one either. Haven't had one for many years. I forget how many. I don't have a calendar either.
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Old 19-05-2006, 07:34 AM
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What's a calendar?
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Old 19-05-2006, 07:37 AM
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What's a calendar?

Something you cook with
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Old 19-05-2006, 07:39 AM
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I actually dug a few holes around the back yard and stuck a few rocks into them. At least I know when the solstice is.
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