Looking for a watch for work - Page 2

Gnat · 28-09-2008, 08:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigstan

Since the rig I'm on was taken over by Transocean, some of the rules have changed and one of them is that we are no longer allowed to wear steel banded watches.

Why arent you allowed them?

Stan_Lite · 28-09-2008, 09:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Olibubble

Why arent you allowed them?

Safety. If it catches in anything, a metal strap can cause a lot of damage to your wrist before the metal gives way - a leather/plastic/fabric stap should give way a lot easier.

Gnat · 28-09-2008, 09:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigstan

Safety. If it catches in anything, a metal strap can cause a lot of damage to your wrist before the metal gives way - a leather/plastic/fabric stap should give way a lot easier.

oh ok

Sorry, I didn't know, and just wondered

Stan_Lite · 28-09-2008, 10:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Olibubble

oh ok

Sorry, I didn't know, and just wondered

No need to apologise

It's not the sort of thing most people think about but in an industry with as high a potential for accidents as the offshore oil industry, the more you do to eliminate or reduce hazards, the better.

Some of the safety restrictions here seem silly and pointless at first glance but if they save one life or stop one person losing an arm or a finger, then it's worth it really. It's a bit of a balancing act between making the industry as safe as possible without making it impossible to do the job.

Knipples · 28-09-2008, 10:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Olibubble

oh ok

Sorry, I didn't know, and just wondered

I wondered too so I wouldnt worry!

I was going to ask when I got to the end of the thread but then thankfully you already had.

Von Smallhausen · 28-09-2008, 18:19

I got a Casio AQF 100W

It's not a bad time piece for work and was about £30.

This is the link.

Casio AQF 100

Pebs · 28-09-2008, 18:24

I have this for work http://www.casio.co.uk/products/Watc...R/At_a_Glance/

No scratches, comfy, easy to read, tough as old boots

Stan_Lite · 28-09-2008, 18:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Von Smallhausen

I got a Casio AQF 100W

It's not a bad time piece for work and was about £30.

This is the link.

Casio AQF 100

Ooh, I quite like that. Plenty of features to keep me confuzzled and looks quite smart into the bargain.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pebs

I have this for work http://www.casio.co.uk/products/Watc...R/At_a_Glance/

No scratches, comfy, easy to read, tough as old boots

Nice enough timepiece but I prefer something with hands - I quite like the dual display ones (i.e. analogue and digital).

Keep 'em coming folks

28-09-2008, 18:19	#16
Von Smallhausen I'm Free Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tyneside Posts: 3,061	I got a Casio AQF 100W It's not a bad time piece for work and was about £30. This is the link. Casio AQF 100 __________________ " Well, old bean, life is really so bloody awful that I feel it’s my absolute duty to be chirpy and try and make everybody else happy too." David Niven, 1910-1983. Last edited by Von Smallhausen; 28-09-2008 at 18:23.

28-09-2008, 18:24	#17
Pebs Easymouth Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,716	I have this for work http://www.casio.co.uk/products/Watc...R/At_a_Glance/ No scratches, comfy, easy to read, tough as old boots __________________ ...faster you naughty little monkey! Running through hell, heaven can wait!

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