I've been searching around for a good watch to wear when I'm skateboarding and one that I can wear on a daily basis. I like some of the Nixon watches and a I see a few of them at the skatepark. I've just been looking for something different and recently got a Casio G-Shock off eBay. It's the Bape series G-Shock which is pretty cool: http://www.gshockdeals.com/Watches/bathing-ape-g-shocks

The G-Shock is rugged and I definitely want to get one in another color, but wanted to see what you guys recommend for when you're both on and off your board. It can be two completely different watches, but are there any brands out there that you recommend (other than Casio and Nixon)?

I don't wear a watch I just try to guess what time it is.

my watch is a cell phone.

Cell phone or iPod. I would wear a watch but it might get brok and I don't want to spend $150 for something that could break in ten minutes.

I normally wear an Inex watch, but I don't wear it when I skate (It's just annoying, and I don't want to break it in pieces). It's a more like a "businesslike-style", so it's not so good to skate with.

So; Non. Even though it would be perfect with an Ipod, but I don't have; so.. :)

http://www.skatewarehouse.com/descpageCSHIRT-NXBRMWT.html
I kinda like this one but I don't know anything about watch fashion. Yay or nay watch people?

Well.. I don't know what model it is, but I just know the brand is Relic and it costed like $60.
I wear my watch everywhere I go. So there are scratches on it and stuff.

just use the sun to tell how many hours it is till it gets dark

That's what I do, I look at the sun.

This poses a seriously important question: what is the best functional watch for skating?

I am wearing a Vestal watch at the moment and it really sucks. I am seriously on the lookout for a decent watch that can take a beating and has a strap that doesn't get totally manky after skating for hours on end. I need it for my work.

If anyone has any suggestions....please post them here!!! I am desperate!!!!! Will pay probably $5, no $6.5-, up to $9. (nah, seriously I don't care how much it costs I just want the best)

I don't have a watch but when I served in the army I had to get one. Cost me about 10 dollars and lasted the entire year. I don't use it anymore but it's still working.

Thats what I think is funny. You blow $150 on the nicest watch you can find and it breaks the first day. Then buy a mickey mouse/mcdonalds watch and it lasts likes 9 years! I still have a working mcdonalds watch somewhere!

I have a nice Fossil but I sure as hell don't skate with it on!

i have an elgin, cost me 70 bucks from wal-mart lol same place i get my skateboards, haha but anywho, i recently busted the band on it, i assume its not made for skating,. but if i was to get a watch for skating id get one with a leather band, maybe a digital, and then for casual id rock somthing nice and shiney with a chrome band and some dark colors

I wear a rolex.

lol. kidding.
(i have held one before though, lol. i know, you are madd jealous!!!)

i think it would be stupid to skate with a nice watch tho....

anyway, i would say try a fossil watch... they have some pretty cool ones, good quality too.
like, i like this one
http://www.ladyfootlocker.com/catalog/productdetail/model_nbr--74959/sku--52464/cm--GLOBAL%20SEARCH%3A%20KEYWORD%20SEARCH/
hahah... lady foot locker..... hahaha, it's a mens watch though....

I'm rockin' a nixon watch. The Block Stainless Steel one, its nice, but like everyone else, I sure as hell don't skate with it on.

Haggle for fake rolex's from street hawkers. No one will ever know:icon_cigg

My watch stabs me if I fall due to some repairs I had to do a while ago, so I don't wear it skating. Put it in my bag and check it every so often.

I don't wear a watch I just try to guess what time it is.

So, how's that workin' out for ya? ;) lol.

I wear a water resistant Swatch. This one: http://astore.amazon.com/httpwwwwatche128-20/images/B000UVVMJM/002-4155020-1212036

lol, it's kinda colorful but it was a gift and...hey, it works. :)

Haggle for fake rolex's from street hawkers. No one will ever know:icon_cigg.

yea, for really... the person i know that has the rolex had a fake one before he got the real deal.
actually, he bought a bunch of fakes in costa rica or something and handed them out to some of his real estate agent friends, lol. i want one.

When I skate, i use my cell.

but in day to day life, i wear my Nixon.

i don't wear watches they are gay

Thats what I think is funny. You blow $150 on the nicest watch you can find and it breaks the first day. Then buy a mickey mouse/mcdonalds watch and it lasts likes 9 years! I still have a working mcdonalds watch somewhere!

Seriously! I had a Shrek watch I got out of a cereal box, I wore it everyday for 2 years until the battery finally wore out. But it went through some rugged times, even accidentally left it on in the shower and dropped it in the toilet a few times, haha. :p

I have a good old timex watch that I never take off.

The best watch I ever had for skating was actually a sweat band with a watch inlayed in it. It came free with a carton of Tooheys Extra Dry. It was sick. I have warn it to death...now I want another.

I know Volcom did something similar to this...and brought it out in fluoro pink...dickheads.

But please, please, if anybody knows of a seriously decent watch for skating - mainly one where the strap doesn't get too mouldy after lots of use and sweating - let me know!!!