Is anything TRULY a "GADA"?
I think to be TRULY "Go Anywhere Do Anything" a watch must:
1.. Be wearable ANYWHERE that a human can go. Like space walks on the Moon and deep sea diving to human depth limits.
2.. Be suitable for the occasion without seriously embarrassing the wearer or getting kicked out of the event. So it must be dressy enough to meet the Queen of England or host the Oscars.
3.. Must be tough enough to be worn for ANY human activity without failing. From extreme sports to welding to fighting the enemy in the trenches.
What could possibly do ALL of that?
Mechanicals are out. They can't handle shocks and whacks good enough. We can't even use soft materials for the strap.
My best suggestion is... maybe a small full metal G-Shock? 🤷
I mean we didn't say it had to be comfortable and we didn't say it had to be the most beautiful watch.
Could you host the Oscars in a G?
Any other suggestions? 🤔
EDIT: Guys, no. Mechanical watches do not fit this challenge. Yes they are fine for daily use and playing tennis but that's not the question here. A single good whack or drop on a hard surface can damage a mechanical watch. Today we're looking for a watch that can withstand ANY human activity.
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Aqua Terra (quartz)- never inappropriate, I call it my "posh G-Shock"
Tho I'd argue a mechanical will outlast any quartz when we get the Carrington Event EMP ..
Anything can be a GADA, I'd say I'll break long before my trusty auto's.
Aqua Terra (quartz)- never inappropriate, I call it my "posh G-Shock"
Tho I'd argue a mechanical will outlast any quartz when we get the Carrington Event EMP ..
Anything can be a GADA, I'd say I'll break long before my trusty auto's.
Yeah maybe. But by that definition we just use any quartz.
So kinda "GADA if you're careful enough not to smash the glass".
I like it!
Yeah maybe. But by that definition we just use any quartz.
So kinda "GADA if you're careful enough not to smash the glass".
I like it!
Wouldn't wear a G-Shock for owt formal myself, & I'm getting on a bit so yup, I'd break well before glass 😂
Nice one mate 👏🏻
I wish Casio would make a gmas2100 in titanium. It's my dream. 43mm casioak.
I wish Casio would make a gmas2100 in titanium. It's my dream. 43mm casioak.
Yeah that would basically tick all the boxes.
This is the closest thing to that that I know of.
40mm wide, 44 lug to lug. Titanium, sapphire, solar, atomic sync.
Though not as tough as a g shock.
Yeah that's pretty close.
I don't think it can exist. Very few watches can sustain something like this.
And it would have to go through something like that (and them some) to be santized and ready to be worn while performing a surgery. And that's assuming you are allowed to...
I don't think it can exist. Very few watches can sustain something like this.
And it would have to go through something like that (and them some) to be santized and ready to be worn while performing a surgery. And that's assuming you are allowed to...
Yeah but not being allowed to wear the watch is more the limitation of the wearer rather than the watch.
It's like asking what's the fastest car? - Then answering that there's no such thing as a fastest car because you can't race in a library...
Or am I overthinking it? 🤔
I own the Citizen in the illustration and have to say it check all of your boxes for me. Could be just a tight more dress but for the rest it is a true GADA
Maybe this is it?
It's crazy enough to be worn to a fancy event like some sort of Richard Mille... But it's a full metal G Shock. 🤯
https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpreview.redd.it%2Fg-shock-g-011d-c-cube-series-circa-2006-v0-jvfjjgpobd0d1.png%3Fwidth%3D512%26format%3Dpng%26auto%3Dwebp%26s%3D741cce3c7d01df547aea777f2e1937280d33eaa6
Yes that's close. Reminded me of the G-011D that I linked above.
I’ve seen guys wear a G-Shock squares with business attire. It’s generally fine.
For me, GADA just means go anywhere I’d go and do anything I’d do. I’m not much of an astronaut or extreme sportsman so something simple and stainless is enough for me.
Cartier Santos or Omega AT. The only true GADA Watches. I feel I’m at a crossroads and would sell the collection to get into one.
GADA is simply every day watch with a lot of spelling mistakes.
Certinas are supposed to be super shock proof, with a rubber mounted movement, but I haven't tried to really smash one :)
I had a look on YouTube. They have lots of videos about spraying water on the watches, twisting the strap, shaking the strap, etc.
But I don't think they could hold up to hitting concrete. 🤔
That's why I say "versatile watch". Go almost everywhere (any social occasion), do almost anything (low impact sports only). That is what people usually say when they mean GADA.
You're asking for a "dress beater", and that is basically impossible.
That's why I say "versatile watch". Go almost everywhere (any social occasion), do almost anything (low impact sports only). That is what people usually say when they mean GADA.
You're asking for a "dress beater", and that is basically impossible.
Well yes versatile watches exist but that wasn't the question.
And there's nothing that makes a dressy beater physically imposable. Just hard to find or not yet made.
The point of the post was taking GADA very literally.
Well yes versatile watches exist but that wasn't the question.
And there's nothing that makes a dressy beater physically imposable. Just hard to find or not yet made.
The point of the post was taking GADA very literally.
It has to be formal enough if not for black tie, then at least a business suit. Simple, not too big, not thick. On the other end, it has to be really tough. Casio Oceanus T200 or a similar Citizen come to mind, not sure about the luxury options. Did you mean something like that?
I think the G-Steel line offer the best truly GADA options in terms of robustness and affordability.
Yeah but not being allowed to wear the watch is more the limitation of the wearer rather than the watch.
It's like asking what's the fastest car? - Then answering that there's no such thing as a fastest car because you can't race in a library...
Or am I overthinking it? 🤔
Well you are not allowed to wear it because it isn't sterile. And it isn't sterile, at least in part, because it cannot withstand the process that the knives and clothing have to go through.
But also you might just want to go in the steamy sauna every day and that would likely wreck your gaskets, surgery or not.
To me the features and specs of a GADA watch depend on the wearer. I wouldn't take the notion as literally as you. Let's be frank, only a small fraction of people are doing extreme sports, deep sea diving, let alone space walks. For welding I for one, would wear welders gloves, not a watch. Unfortunately there are still wars fought in today's world, but I would say they are not your topical WW I. style trench wars.
Meeting the Queen (actually now the King) of England or hosting the Oscars are also events not likely to happen to the average Joe.
For me personally my 60€ Casio covers it. Elegant enough to be worn in the office,or go for a bike ride, great legibility, 100m waters resistance, accurate low maintenance quartz movement, and an acceptable lume. It also has a date window which is a must for me,but that's just personal taste. A plus would be a chronograph to time things when I cook. But that's just for me. I work in an office, I guess you could say I'm moderately active,and mother of a 2 yr old. The GADA watch of a construction worker,diplomat, NATO soldier,day care teacher or a janitor of course will be different.
It has to be formal enough if not for black tie, then at least a business suit. Simple, not too big, not thick. On the other end, it has to be really tough. Casio Oceanus T200 or a similar Citizen come to mind, not sure about the luxury options. Did you mean something like that?
Yeah that might work.
I think the G-Steel line offer the best truly GADA options in terms of robustness and affordability.
Yeah maybe!
To me the features and specs of a GADA watch depend on the wearer. I wouldn't take the notion as literally as you. Let's be frank, only a small fraction of people are doing extreme sports, deep sea diving, let alone space walks. For welding I for one, would wear welders gloves, not a watch. Unfortunately there are still wars fought in today's world, but I would say they are not your topical WW I. style trench wars.
Meeting the Queen (actually now the King) of England or hosting the Oscars are also events not likely to happen to the average Joe.
For me personally my 60€ Casio covers it. Elegant enough to be worn in the office,or go for a bike ride, great legibility, 100m waters resistance, accurate low maintenance quartz movement, and an acceptable lume. It also has a date window which is a must for me,but that's just personal taste. A plus would be a chronograph to time things when I cook. But that's just for me. I work in an office, I guess you could say I'm moderately active,and mother of a 2 yr old. The GADA watch of a construction worker,diplomat, NATO soldier,day care teacher or a janitor of course will be different.
Yes of course. The point of the post was to take GADA to the extremes.
Your watch is actually much tougher than the people recommending Grand Seikos etc.
Well you are not allowed to wear it because it isn't sterile. And it isn't sterile, at least in part, because it cannot withstand the process that the knives and clothing have to go through.
But also you might just want to go in the steamy sauna every day and that would likely wreck your gaskets, surgery or not.
Interesting about the sauna. I wonder if there are watches that could handle that. 🤔
As for the surgery though, I still think that's more similar to a Ferrari in a library. Yes there are specific reasons. You might run over children. But that's a limitation of the environment more than an issue with the machine.
But yes, you're right that in some places you can't have watches and jewelery. Also certain kinds of labs probably. And when going into those big scanning machines in hospitals that have magnets in them. And when going through metal detectors in the airport. We might even include bad neighborhoods where they would steal your watch? Lol 🤔
Interesting about the sauna. I wonder if there are watches that could handle that. 🤔
As for the surgery though, I still think that's more similar to a Ferrari in a library. Yes there are specific reasons. You might run over children. But that's a limitation of the environment more than an issue with the machine.
But yes, you're right that in some places you can't have watches and jewelery. Also certain kinds of labs probably. And when going into those big scanning machines in hospitals that have magnets in them. And when going through metal detectors in the airport. We might even include bad neighborhoods where they would steal your watch? Lol 🤔
I guess a G Shock would survive at least a couple of trips. What that would do to it long term I don't know.
Can you wear a watch like that to all places. Maybe. Would it send the right message if you were interviewing for a senior position at Garmins smartwatch division with a focus on military applications. Probably not. So there's at least one occasion on which it would be appropriate to wear a watch and yet I would not wear a G Shock 😜
I guess a G Shock would survive at least a couple of trips. What that would do to it long term I don't know.
Can you wear a watch like that to all places. Maybe. Would it send the right message if you were interviewing for a senior position at Garmins smartwatch division with a focus on military applications. Probably not. So there's at least one occasion on which it would be appropriate to wear a watch and yet I would not wear a G Shock 😜
Hmmm... Well there's people on YouTube that have boiled and frozen g shocks and they survived both.
But yeah long term and gaskets and all that.
I'm not finding this on Google. Any ideas where it's from?
Actually, it turns out you are right. I read it somewhere but it was incorrect. This is a fun reference on this:
https://omegaforums.net/threads/251st-iss-spacewalk-first-quartz-wrist-watch-on-an-eva.148315/
Actually, it turns out you are right. I read it somewhere but it was incorrect. This is a fun reference on this:
https://omegaforums.net/threads/251st-iss-spacewalk-first-quartz-wrist-watch-on-an-eva.148315/
Ah that's cool. 🙂