zOwie Omega Discussion Forum

: I would like a watch with the an analog face
: that indestuctable.

Then you should NOT be looking at expensive brands like Omega.

Is is a common misconception among people who have not owned luxury brands of products that luxury items must be indestructable and abuse proof. Sorry, spending more money does not gain the the ability to abuse the product more.

Most luxury items (watches, autos, clothing, leather products, etc.) will give you superior service and a longer life span that their non-luxury counterparts--IF PROPERLY CARED FOR. But any such luxury product, especially mechanical ones like watches and autos, will not last if neglected, abused, or otherwise treated as indestructible.

ANY WATCH, whether a Casio or a Rolex can be damaged by severe shock of a drop, slammed into a wall, or scraped across concrete. In situations where there is risk of damage, you would be wiser to not use an expensive watch. The damage from a single incident to a $1,000+ watch will cost you more to repair than a simpler watch would cost to replace.

Certainly get yourself a nice watch, but only wear it when you are off duty. For on duty, a G-Shock or other intentionally heavy duty watch would be your best choice.

Besides, should something happen to you watch during a critical sequence of events (such as an arrest or shootout) it might distract your attention at a point that causes you to make a critical or fatal mistake.