Wristtop replacement

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Wristtop replacement

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I am hunting for a cheap digital watch that is cheap enough to wear.

I need a clear readout, light, at least one alarm (for buses etc) and it must be durable and splashproof with a metal body and strap. I find plastic/leather straps sweaty while metal ones warm up to my body temperature and I don't notice them after while. Preferably steel-coloured.

My current watch is more a wristtop computer than timepiece, it inspires me writing IT applications, and because of this and its increasing fragility, it is becoming too expensive/irreplaceable to wear. Here's a photo:

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Argos with it's massive range is no good, and there's next to no choice in jewellers windows so far as digital readouts go (perhaps that's just tinytown though).

I have a bit more money than I thought I would now (famous last words), but I'd still like it to be as cheap as possible - no frills. Any suggestions?
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I had fun looking around this place. Truly amazing how many innovative products Seiko has put out over the years.

Looks like they have a forum and even sell vintage watches. Might want to try over there.
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It's a shame that the Microsoft SPOT technology never took off, or was even launched, in the UK. I have no idea how it faired in America, but I suspect it didn't do too well.

Fossil made a SPOT watch, and I am sure they made a Palm watch as well... both probably worth checking!
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How about a G-Shock?

IMHO, these are some of the best made digital watches and they come loaded with 'features'.

For example, this one is radio-controlled world-wide, so it will always tell you the correct time and adjust for British Summer Time. It also has 5 alarms (for 5 different buses), a stop watch (for Pizza or boiled eggs), world time display and 200M Water resistance. It also has a stainless steel strap.

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Not sure where you are located but Morrisons in Stoke has a small jewellers inside with a silly sale on Casio digitals. I just got a lightwight steel Casio digital for £14 brand new, boxed with a 10 year battery!!!
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How about one of these a Jughans Mega 1000, it has chrono, timer and alarm fuctions and is radio controlled and comes on a nice steel bracelet. Only drawback the german quality will cost around £260.

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Thank you, thank you! - So many suggestions, and so quickly too.
The nerd forum is interesting, although I consider my wristtop ahead of it's time rather than behind.

I don't have home internet access, so I expect I shall be browsing the results of this for a week or so to come.

Stoke is about 100 miles North of me, therefore too far to be economical. I once cycled between Wrexham and Crewe to save of train fares, while buying a secondhand laptop, so I'm not averse to travelling if it saves me money.
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