Looking for a cheap plastic watch with self-replaceable battery

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geekIT

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#239863 8-Aug-2018 13:59

Just need something to use in the garden, workshop etc.

Recommendations appreciated.

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#2070009 8-Aug-2018 14:24

Andy McNab's ex SAS character often refers to his Baby-G, but while the Casio G-Shock lineup would take the knocks, they'd knock you right back, right in your wallet. Baby-G sell from US$80 How much is a cheap watch at The Warehouse, and how long would it last?

https://www.casio.com/products/watches

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fizzychicken

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#2070058 8-Aug-2018 14:43

http://www.nzwatches.com/casio-digital-water-resistant-classic-unisex-watch-f-91w-1-f91w.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casio_F-91W

these are cheap and last for ever, that's why they are so popular. if you ever had the need to replace a battery...Id just by another of these watches. I've got one that's been sitting in a drawer for 8 years and its still going.

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#2070099 8-Aug-2018 15:51

fizzychicken:

http://www.nzwatches.com/casio-digital-water-resistant-classic-unisex-watch-f-91w-1-f91w.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casio_F-91W

these are cheap and last for ever, that's why they are so popular. if you ever had the need to replace a battery...Id just by another of these watches. I've got one that's been sitting in a drawer for 8 years and its still going.

US$16 inc delivery from amazon

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#2070149 8-Aug-2018 16:44

Was also going to recommend the Casio F-91W for its international cachet.

geekIT

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#2070162 8-Aug-2018 17:50

Good calls, guys. I think this one will do me nicely:

http://www.nzwatches.com/casio-dual-time-50m-wr-stopwatch-digital-sport-watch-w-96h-1a-w96h.html

10 battery. Probably last longer than I will lol :-)

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#2070165 8-Aug-2018 17:59

That watches website is Hong Kong-based, just for your information.

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#2070177 8-Aug-2018 19:25

fizzychicken:

http://www.nzwatches.com/casio-digital-water-resistant-classic-unisex-watch-f-91w-1-f91w.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casio_F-91W

these are cheap and last for ever, that's why they are so popular. if you ever had the need to replace a battery...Id just by another of these watches. I've got one that's been sitting in a drawer for 8 years and its still going.

I had one of these as a kid, and loved it. My 12-year old loves his one too. The only thing you gotta watch is screening for getting on an international flight....
https://www.highsnobiety.com/2015/09/14/casio-f-91w-terrorist-bomb/

Also, these are available for around $23 delivered, as here:
https://www.nzgameshop.com/mens-accessories/casio-f-91w-1yef-mens-resin-digital-watch