What Watch do you wear when you hunt?

[0002S]

I posted before that I usually wear my Fenix 6X as it has a GPS and I use that to mark where I take shots, where I last see blood, where the camp is etc.
But I have recently got a watch that blew me away , an automatic diver with a little South African angle.
Draken is a microbrand named after the Drakensberg mountains and the owner now lives in New Zealand and is a hunter/shooter himself.
I am in no way linked or associated with them, just a paying customer loving a product.
Im a big diver (Sharks being a massive passion) and could not resist getting a SA designed dive watch.

I went Green-Green Tugela model partly because that was all that was available in stock and partly because I think it links back to the bush and outdoor activities, not just diving.
A proper 300m water resist, good bracelet as well as nylon strap giving me options.

This will be on my arm the next hunt for sure.
The limitations of a cheap automatic are there, but I would also think some of you might look at these as a SA souvenir after a hunt?
I am looking at thier Aoraki field watch next.

Draken Watches – Purpose-built for a life of adventure

www.drakenwatches.com

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Draken produces a good watch for the $

 

[Betterinthebush]

I agree.

This is my G-Grandfather’s 18-size 15-jewel Railway grade pocket watch made ~1920ish. It will be making the first trip to Namibia with me in a couple months. When my grandson holds this watch in his hand I hope he thinks on the family history and value of taking care of something that was made well once. In 25 years there will not be an auctioneer at an advertised estate sale talking up the high quality of craftsmanship of my Apple 27 smart phone. But my watches with Swiss movements,? yea, they’re going to fetch good prices for the kids.View attachment 681271View attachment 681272

 

[0002S]

My Safari watch and spoon.

 

[mark-hunter]

Seiko Automatic, divers watch.

 

[CZDiesel]

My Safari watch and spoon.


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That’s a damn fine spoon

 

[0002S]

 

[0002S]

 

[Slickshooter]

My Tudor will be accompanying me to the Selous in a couple weeks

 

[BeeMaa]

Not sure how I feel about this yet...

iPhone 17 Pro Max meets Omega Seamaster 300

 

[CZDiesel]

Not sure how I feel about this yet...
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iPhone 17 Pro Max meets Omega Seamaster 300

I think it’s kind of cool! Of course I’d never let it take the place of my wrist watch but I’d take it if I couldn’t wear one for some reason…

 

[Troubleshooter]

Not sure how I feel about this yet...

iPhone 17 Pro Max meets Omega Seamaster 300

I'm not so indecisive. Hard pass from me.
But I'll bet that they sell every one of the limited-edition run.

 

[BeeMaa]

I'm not so indecisive. Hard pass from me.
But I'll bet that they sell every one of the limited-edition run.

They are only making seven of them total, so a pretty good bet they will sell out. Also very likely to SKYROCKET in price for the secondary market for at least a while. Then the iPhone 18 will come out...LOL.

I probably fall on the same lines as you, passing on such items. But the idea is still interesting.

 

[Cooposo]

A while back I said I had to choose between my first African hunt and a nice watch. Well, since I said that, and got booked for my hunt, a few things happened. My medical school loans are paid off as of this week, and I got some bonus pay. I had always wanted to buy a celebration watch after I paid off my debts. Therefore, after a lifetime of being super strict with money, I marched down to the AD and told them today I was NOT being super strict with money. I walked out with my new Grand Seiko SBGA415. It won’t likely be what I wear when I am actually hunting, but Seiko did include a nice pen and journal with it that will be perfect as a hunting journal. One negative to this model is I just can’t do it justice with my photography!

 

[Tintin]

@Cooposo congrats on the watch and putting that debt behind you

 

[Tango]

My Tudor will be accompanying me to the Selous in a couple weeks View attachment 701989

That watch is so good

 

[JT68]

Apple watch.