Of course, men love to pamper women, including beautiful gifts - for example, watches. February is one of the most suitable months for this, for the day of St. Valentine ... However, gifts for the holiday of all lovers are the topic of another review, but here we will talk about watches for men after all.
We have collected for you five very brutal watches on quartz movements and with more than reasonable prices. Let's start with our neighbors - the Finns. Moreover, this is the only watch in our collection with a fully digital indication. And the only ones that can be safely called a computer on the wrist.
Suunto Core All Black
The company is renowned precisely as a manufacturer of multifunctional wrist devices for sports and extreme sports. This model is no exception, this is a watch with a barometer, altimeter, thermometer, compass, depth gauge, weather indicator (with storm warning and graphing function), indication of sunrise and sunset. Plus: memory for 7 days, stopwatch, countdown timer, alarm clock, second time zone, 12/24-hour time display, backlight.
We especially note: the watch is not a diving watch (water resistance 30 m), but it is quite mountaineering - the altimeter works right up to 9000 m above sea level! And international - menus in four languages (English, French, German, Spanish).
By the way, Dmitry Medvedev, a former prime minister and president of Russia, a sophisticated connoisseur of modern high-tech gadgets, was noticed in this watch. Plastic case, diameter 48 mm.
All the other models we have chosen are more traditional (they are arrowheads), but no less masculine.
Diesel Mega Chief
The Italian brand holds the records for the maximum dimensions of wristwatches. This model is not a record, but it requires a truly powerful wrist - the case diameter is 51 mm. The case and bracelet are made of steel, while the black PVD coating adds to the impressiveness. The subject also has a black dial under the so-called rainbow glass, and even with a plate engraved: ONLY THE BRAVE - the name of a Hollywood film about firefighters. The same inscription, together with the image of the hero, is applied to the back cover.
The water resistance reaches 100 m (you can swim and dive with a snorkel and a mask). Functionally, we have a chronograph with a 60-minute counter and a stopwatch capable of measuring tenths of a second. There is also a date window.
Swiss Military Hanowa Chrono Classic II
Real Swiss classics, moreover in the "military" style - all this is reflected in the name of the brand and model absolutely adequately. Reliable and precise Swiss movement Ronda 5030, steel case (45 mm, water resistance 100 m) and bracelet, black dial with excellent readability, luminescent hands and indexes, protected crown, sapphire crystal ... What else does a tough man want?
And now - to the East, to Japan. The watches of giant companies from this country are unlikely to be equal in terms of price-quality ratio, and samurai traditions are more alive here than all living things.
Casio G-SHOCK G-Steel
Everyone knows that the G-SHOCK was born as a truly "indestructible" watch. The family will soon be 40 years old, and the characteristics of the models are becoming more and more perfect, and in all respects. So this sample is a representative of the line of carbon-fiber-steel models, made according to the Carbon Core Guard concept, according to which the shockproof case (49,2 mm) and the back cover form a single monoblock. Plus, a 200-meter water resistance, which is mandatory for all watches of the brand. Plus state-of-the-art solar powered (Tough Solar technology). Plus Bluetooth-synchronization with a smartphone (and the accompanying automatic adjustment of the exact time). Plus a backlight that turns on both in low light and when you turn your wrist.
Plus ... There are a lot of pluses, including in terms of functionality, just can't be enumerated! Let's mention the main thing: automatic calendar (accurate to 2100), split-chronograph, stopwatch with an accuracy of 1/1000 sec., Countdown timer, 5 alarms, world time (39 time zones, that is, there are also "fractional" ones) , UTC ...
Seiko Prospex
Outstanding diver, fully complying with the international standard ISO 6425: water resistance to 200 m, unidirectional bezel (by the way, in the popular Pepsi color), effective luminescence (Lumibrite brand), screw-down crown, pushers and case back, integrated silicone strap with extension and fuse ... No wonder the black dial has the logo of the International Association of Diving Instructors PADI.
Here, in addition to the arrows, a digital display with LED backlight duplicating their readings. But not only a duplicate one: pressing the buttons located on the left side of the case allows you to switch the display to the calendar modes (date, day of the week, month, year, adjustment is not required until 2100), stopwatch (accuracy 1/100 sec.), Alarm clock, second time zone.
To all this wealth we add a solar battery with an energy saving function, a proprietary Seiko H851 quartz "engine", a proprietary Hardlex tempered glass, a powerful steel case (47,8 mm).
