Wristwatches for bikers - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

anirban13 · 10-23-2010, 04:30 PM

A wristwatch is an indispensable item for all of us

A biker’s wristwatch should have the following characteristics
• Sufficiently large and clear dial to enable reading the time easily at a single glance
• Clear glass that is preferably non reflective. Sunlight bouncing off the dial becomes distracting, annoying and hence dangerous!
• Tough strap that should be comfortable and close fitting
• Preferably shockproof
• Luminous hands are advantageous for night time riding
• Water resistance is a must. Preferably go for ones in which the degree of water resistance permits at least swimming, and not just ordinary contact with water splashes. That way the watch will survive riding through the rain. The last thing you would want is for your watch to stop in the middle of a journey and you having no idea of the time! Mobiles have a inbuilt clock, thankfully, so it could be used as backup, though it is cumbersome as well as unsafe to use them while riding to check the time.
• For digital watches the stopwatch feature is quite useful for timing one’s runs.

There are many watches fitting all the above requirements. I’m not going to recommend any specific model or brand. The rider should just choose his watch with care and it should serve him well!

My fellow xBhp-ians can post some other features which they think are necessary, and which I might have missed out. Also, if there is any watch you’d like all of us to know about, please do so.

All of this, and the entire thread is subject to moderator approval, of course!

sunilg · 10-23-2010, 06:00 PM

Topic approved.

aargee · 10-23-2010, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anirban13

A wristwatch is an indispensable item for all of us

Wrong; not for me; I use the clock in mobile & hence no need to carry watch, alarm clock, calculator, converter.

Puneet1 · 10-23-2010, 06:15 PM

many bikes already have a inbuilt clock in speedo

Garry_Menace · 10-23-2010, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puneet1

many bikes already have a inbuilt clock in speedo

Like our RTR

antz.bin · 10-23-2010, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anirban13

A wristwatch is an indispensable item for all of us

A biker’s wristwatch should have the following characteristics
• Sufficiently large and clear dial to enable reading the time easily at a single glance
• Clear glass that is preferably non reflective. Sunlight bouncing off the dial becomes distracting, annoying and hence dangerous!
• Tough strap that should be comfortable and close fitting
• Preferably shockproof
• Luminous hands are advantageous for night time riding
• Water resistance is a must. Preferably go for ones in which the degree of water resistance permits at least swimming, and not just ordinary contact with water splashes. That way the watch will survive riding through the rain. The last thing you would want is for your watch to stop in the middle of a journey and you having no idea of the time! Mobiles have a inbuilt clock, thankfully, so it could be used as backup, though it is cumbersome as well as unsafe to use them while riding to check the time.
• For digital watches the stopwatch feature is quite useful for timing one’s runs.

There are many watches fitting all the above requirements. I’m not going to recommend any specific model or brand. The rider should just choose his watch with care and it should serve him well!

My fellow xBhp-ians can post some other features which they think are necessary, and which I might have missed out. Also, if there is any watch you’d like all of us to know about, please do so.

All of this, and the entire thread is subject to moderator approval, of course!

For a more high end feature.. a compass on a watch is a very useful feature while touring as it can help you gauge your general direction of motion and ensure that you are not going the wrong way. Especially useful at night and around mid-day when you cannot depend on the sun for your directions.

My current watch has a temperature sensor(digital thermometer) and displays ambient temperature... though not a very useful feature.. but gives you photographable temperature data / proof and an upper hand in temperature related arguments

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anirban13 · 10-23-2010, 08:18 PM

Having a clock on the speedo is really cool, and useful. I remember the Bajaj Legend scooter, (or was it the LML Vespa? I,m not sure, I was quite small then!

) that had an analogue clock alongside the speedo!

So does anyone have any specific watches in mind, or that they own, and would like us all to know about?

pratheekkunder · 10-23-2010, 08:25 PM

I wish there was a clock on my 220F..

antz.bin · 10-23-2010, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pratheekkunder

I wish there was a clock on my 220F..

Same here

My last watch.. Returned it for a faulty compass...

http://www.timexindia.com/product-detail.aspx?pid=739

I Just saw this one... Shit expensive.. costs 17k.. But left me Drooling

Suunto Core Wrist-Top Computer Watch with Altimeter, Barometer, Compass, and Depth Measurement (Black/Orange) < Sports : Sports - Shop in the US from India @ 20North

Another one I liked quite a bit..

Timex Group India: Timex | Sports & Fitness | Unisex | WS4<sup>TM</sup> Series | T49840
Costs 9k ish..

Edit: Hey! This is my 1000th Post

onlinesatish · 10-23-2010, 09:54 PM

i got soo used to the inbuilt watch in the speedo on both my bikes (RTR and ZMA) that i search for the clock when am riding my splendor

other than that wrist watch is'nt much useful while on ride since am anyways will be wearing gloves over it. Currently i have a Times Mariner series watch gifted by my friend

And also a 14yr old timex zulu watch which my dad gave me.

10-23-2010, 04:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
anirban13 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bengaluru at present, hometown Jamshedpur Posts: 76	Wristwatches for bikers A wristwatch is an indispensable item for all of us A biker’s wristwatch should have the following characteristics • Sufficiently large and clear dial to enable reading the time easily at a single glance • Clear glass that is preferably non reflective. Sunlight bouncing off the dial becomes distracting, annoying and hence dangerous! • Tough strap that should be comfortable and close fitting • Preferably shockproof • Luminous hands are advantageous for night time riding • Water resistance is a must. Preferably go for ones in which the degree of water resistance permits at least swimming, and not just ordinary contact with water splashes. That way the watch will survive riding through the rain. The last thing you would want is for your watch to stop in the middle of a journey and you having no idea of the time! Mobiles have a inbuilt clock, thankfully, so it could be used as backup, though it is cumbersome as well as unsafe to use them while riding to check the time. • For digital watches the stopwatch feature is quite useful for timing one’s runs. There are many watches fitting all the above requirements. I’m not going to recommend any specific model or brand. The rider should just choose his watch with care and it should serve him well! My fellow xBhp-ians can post some other features which they think are necessary, and which I might have missed out. Also, if there is any watch you’d like all of us to know about, please do so. All of this, and the entire thread is subject to moderator approval, of course!

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anirban13 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bengaluru at present, hometown Jamshedpur Posts: 76	Having a clock on the speedo is really cool, and useful. I remember the Bajaj Legend scooter, (or was it the LML Vespa? I,m not sure, I was quite small then!) that had an analogue clock alongside the speedo! So does anyone have any specific watches in mind, or that they own, and would like us all to know about?

10-23-2010, 08:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
pratheekkunder Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 598	I wish there was a clock on my 220F.. __________________ "Four Wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul"

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onlinesatish Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 3,203	i got soo used to the inbuilt watch in the speedo on both my bikes (RTR and ZMA) that i search for the clock when am riding my splendor other than that wrist watch is'nt much useful while on ride since am anyways will be wearing gloves over it. Currently i have a Times Mariner series watch gifted by my friend And also a 14yr old timex zulu watch which my dad gave me. Attached Images __________________ Passion Guy : Moron am insane than u r.....look i ride with my head turned 00 Bajaj Chetak 02 HH CBR 100RR 07 RTR 160 09 Pulsar 220 10 Rx 135 4Spd 07 HH Zma 11 Honda Aviator DLX 08 Yamaha R15

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