lelapin Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 I am looking to buy a new solar powered watch. Any genuine recommendations as to where I should go in Pattaya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai Dee Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 I have a solar powered Seiko... great watch! I have seen them for sale in Central Festival Pattaya Beach. Seiko Solar Men's Watches 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leaver Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Casio G-Shock. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 (edited) How long does the battery in a 'normal' watch last?.........One, two years. Why pay for a solar powered one, which can only charge up for 12 hours a day max anyway. What's confusing you Moonlover? The length of time a standard battery will last for about Bht 100, or that a solar watch, which will be considerably more expensive than a conventional one, can charge for more than 12 hours a day? Edited January 29, 2021 by KannikaP 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orton Rd Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 1 minute ago, KannikaP said: How long does the battery in a 'normal' watch last?.........One, two years. Why pay for a solar powered one, which can only charge up for 12 hours a day max anyway. Solar powered are really rechargable batteries and will need replacing, at least they used to be. My citizen eco drive lasted about 9 years, new capacitor battery about 1k baht. Cheaper to buy normal but the mrs is getting me a Casio solar one for birthday, see how long that lasts, might outlive me! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leaver Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 A kinetic watch is another option. Charges with you body movement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 (edited) 1 minute ago, Leaver said: A kinetic watch is another option. Charges with you body movement. And it dies with you! LOL The old self-winding types were really kinetic watches. Wound up by a 'flywheel' inside. Edited January 29, 2021 by KannikaP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagfinnur Traustason Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 17 minutes ago, Orton Rd said: see how long that lasts, might outlive me! Let´s hope you are wrong. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 (edited) 40 minutes ago, KannikaP said: How long does the battery in a 'normal' watch last?.........One, two years. Why pay for a solar powered one, which can only charge up for 12 hours a day max anyway. I bought a Citizen eco-drive (powered by light) watch in 2005. It has never ever stopped since the day I bought it. They only require a few minutes charge in daylight to run for a full day and if they have been exposed to the light for a full day they will run in total darkness for up to 6 months. The big advantage of solar powered watches is that they never have to be opened for battery replacement, which means there is no risk dirt getting inside. Edited January 29, 2021 by Moonlover 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 10 minutes ago, Moonlover said: I bought a Citizen eco-drive (powered by light) watch in 2005. It has never ever stopped since the day I bought it. They only require a few minutes charge in daylight to run for a full day and if they have been exposed to the light for a full day they will run in total darkness for up to 6 months. The big advantage of solar powered watches is that they never have to be opened for battery replacement, which means there is no risk dirt getting inside. And of the several Rados and others I have had over the years, not one has ever gone wrong.....especially from getting dirt inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 24 minutes ago, KannikaP said: And of the several Rados and others I have had over the years, not one has ever gone wrong.....especially from getting dirt inside. And of the one Casio sports watch that I had, I did. And it took 3 visits to a watch repairer before the offending grain of sand was finally removed! (I presumed it was a grain of sand because the battery was replaced in Egypt) ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 11 hours ago, KannikaP said: How long does the battery in a 'normal' watch last?.........One, two years. Nearly 5 in the case of mine. Maybe lasts longer because I don't look at it too much these days......???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 12 hours ago, Moonlover said: And of the one Casio sports watch that I had, I did. And it took 3 visits to a watch repairer before the offending grain of sand was finally removed! (I presumed it was a grain of sand because the battery was replaced in Egypt) ???? Casio.....Rado. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 7 minutes ago, KannikaP said: Casio.....Rado. Both tell the time. That's all I need. Have a good day. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 (edited) 14 hours ago, lelapin said: I am looking to buy a new solar powered watch. Any genuine recommendations as to where I should go in Pattaya Maybe ask DPM Prawit for his recommendations. I bet he can steer you to a friend of his to let you borrow one for awhile until you decide on how to spend the millions needed for the hi-end luxury solar powered watch. Or you could buy this one like I did. Price was around $2500 USD and it has gps Edited January 30, 2021 by ThailandRyan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KannikaP Posted January 30, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2021 24 minutes ago, Moonlover said: Both tell the time. That's all I need. Have a good day. A watch is not to tell the time, it is to show your Government status, no? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HashBrownHarry Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 16 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said: Maybe ask DPM Prawit for his recommendations. I bet he can steer you to a friend of his to let you borrow one for awhile until you decide on how to spend the millions needed for the hi-end luxury solar powered watch. Or you could buy this one like I did. Price was around $2500 USD and it has gps Expensive G shock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post colinneil Posted January 30, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2021 Why waste money buying expensive watches? I use the most reliable one available..... The sun.???? When the sun rises i wake, get up, sun sets off to bed, what more does anybody need. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingdong Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 10 minutes ago, colinneil said: Why waste money buying expensive watches? I use the most reliable one available..... The sun.???? When the sun rises i wake, get up, sun sets off to bed, what more does anybody need. Don,t eclipses catch you out? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 I have a watch, but it does many other things, cant remember the last time I looked at it to tell the time though. I think if it only gave the time I probably wouldnt even bother wearing one. I very rarely need to be anywhere or do anything at a very specific time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 3 hours ago, HashBrownHarry said: Expensive G shock. Yes, but well worth it. I am sure a less expensive watch would be well worth it and work just as well but I liked this, had the coin and so I bought it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lelapin Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 On 1/29/2021 at 10:31 AM, lelapin said: I am looking to buy a new solar powered watch. Any genuine recommendations as to where I should go in Pattaya Typical TV responses. I ask where to go to buy a watch and I get a lot of responses relating to what sort of watch I should buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Maybe asking the way you did represented a request as to types you might be interested in looking at. Many quality watches and ideas given in the OP. Going to one place to buy a watch is not always the best idea. Plenty of ways to search on the internet to get better ideas, and then locate the best location. I apologize if all you wanted was a store. If that's all then just pop into Robinsons, they have many watch counters. Robinson Department Store Public Company Limited Chonburi Branch. Address : 55/90 MOO 1 TAMBOL SAMED, MUANGCHONBURI ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 (edited) On 1/30/2021 at 8:31 PM, lelapin said: Typical TV responses. I ask where to go to buy a watch and I get a lot of responses relating to what sort of watch I should buy. I like the watch shop on Second Road nearly opposite The Avenue mall. Whether it's still open.....? I have had this Citizen Eco Drive for nearly 13 years, still going strong, and never been opened. Edited February 1, 2021 by giddyup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 23 minutes ago, giddyup said: I like the watch shop on Second Road nearly opposite The Avenue mall. Whether it's still open.....? I have had this Citizen Eco Drive for nearly 13 years, still going strong, and never been opened. Is your left arm now longer than your right due to the watches weight. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai Dee Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 A number of off-topic and argumentative comments have been removed. Discussion of this nature is not going to help the OP. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 (edited) On 1/30/2021 at 8:33 AM, colinneil said: When the sun rises i wake Currently I wake up earlier and wait for the birds to start singing. Dawn started, time to walk the dogs In my wild years I was looking at expensive watches (IWC, Omega and stuff). Actually had a Longines and a Maurice Lacroix chronograph (quickly broken). Now my only criteria: can read time without reading glasses on A Casio does it. Only worn when on the road. Edited February 1, 2021 by KhunBENQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said: Currently I wake up earlier and wait for the birds to start singing. Dawn started, time to walk the dogs I actually wake before dawn, would dearly love to take my dogs for a walk, but sadly not to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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