Tips for choosing a watch for a hunter or fisherman: features, functions and overview of models

With the advent of modern gadgets, smartphones, mobile phones, tablets, the popularity of wristwatches has fallen significantly. However, there are areas where they remain the only optimal option for time control. These include fishing and hunting, for which the convenience and efficiency of monitoring time indicators are important.

Mandatory qualities of models

When choosing, extreme operating conditions are taken into account. The watch may be exposed to moisture, mechanical shock. Also important is the indicator of comfort and the presence of additional functions. But reliability and accuracy remain the defining criteria.

At first glance, classic mechanical models are optimal, but they lose to electronic ones in terms of the number of additional options. To ensure the best fishing conditions, the watch should have the following features:

• impact strength;
• quartz movement;
• waterproof case with the possibility of immersion to a depth of at least 2 m;
• Screen illumination with LED system;
• resistance of glass to damage, scratching;
• the ability to quickly replace the power supply;
• ease of activation of various modes.

Equally important is the degree of comfort. The watch should not get tangled in gear; there are no protruding parts on the surface of the case. Before buying, you need to try on a suitable model, analyze your personal feelings from wearing it.

Additional properties

While fishing, you need to know not only the time, but also other important data. These include the current phase of the moon according to the calendar, indication of the date, year and month. In some cases, a countdown timer with a completion notification function is useful.

For professional fishermen, the following options are important:

• preventing the activation of functions when the buttons are accidentally pressed;
• the presence of an alarm clock and a stopwatch;
• control of the transition to another time zone or summer / winter time;
• barometer and thermometer;
• altimeter.

Some "advanced" fishing watches are equipped with a built-in echo sounder . But its quality of work and accuracy of readings are significantly inferior to standard models. Such a function will be useful only in shallow water, with minor differences in bottom topography.

Particular attention should be paid to the strap. Sometimes you need to quickly remove the watch, which is problematic with a classic clasp. Instead of a strap, it is recommended to purchase bracelets, in the design of which there is no clasp. Removal occurs by mechanical increase in the diameter of the bracelet. It is important that in normal condition it fits snugly to the wrist.

Manufacturers and models

To select the optimal model, it is necessary to analyze the conditions of its operation. For fishing in the summer, tight fixation is important, the size of the buttons is standard. In winter, the latter should be larger than the standard ones, since switching between modes with gloves will be difficult. In addition, the clock must be resistant to sudden changes in temperature. This applies to the material of manufacture of the case and the features of the mechanism.

The rating shows the best models of well-known manufacturers.

Hama H-106915

The best option for beginner fishermen. The case is made of impact-resistant plastic, the strap is made of rubber. The glass is mineral, so you need to monitor the absence of factors that lead to scratches.

Characteristics:

• the presence of a calendar, chronometer, thermometer and barometer;
• comfortable lighting;
• weather forecast function.

The average cost is from 3,000 rubles.

Casio AW-82-2A

Also belongs to the category of budget models. Feature - organic glass spherical shape. Thanks to him, drops of moisture do not linger on the surface, which is important in rainy weather.

Peculiarities:

• classical arrow indication of time;
• the presence of the options "Scale of the moon phases" and "Time for fishing";
• battery life - up to 10 years.

The price starts from 1,700 rubles.

Suunto Vector

They differ in small dimensions, high cost and the presence of important functions. Case and strap are made of plastic. It is possible to set 3 different alarm clocks. The error of the thermometer is great - ± 5 ° С.

Distinctive qualities:

• digital indication of time;
• altimeter, compass, barometer options;
• diving is not recommended.

The waterproof case is designed for a short stay in the water. The cost is from 9,000 rubles.

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