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In which Noah's Ark burned down on July 19, 1969
. . .this may become relevant later.
So, I have a funny problem, which is that I can't wear wristwatches -- can't really abide anything close around my wrists, anymore, including button-down sleeves and tight jerseys. The wristwatch thing, though, that's been a problem for years, which I had long ago solved by purchasing clipwatches, which I would then clip to the right-hand-front-hip belt loop of my jeans/slacks.
This has, as I said, worked for many years. Except not anymore. I've managed to smash the face crystal on my last two watches in record time -- and I don't even know how I'm doing it. I'll clip the watch on, go about my business, look down, the watch is fine, look down again, maybe a couple hours later, and the glass is cracked.
The first watch I did in by this magic process had been with me for some while, and was a cheap watch when I bought it. I was sad, because I liked the watch, but it's not like it owed me anything.
The watch I just defaced, though, was barely a year old -- an expensive Dakota clip with a light, that I bought on clearance, so instead of $60, it was -- what? $40? I figured it would last me a good long time, being rugged and all, and, to be fair, its crystal isn't smashed anywhere near as comprehensively as the glass over the first watch. But, still, hardly the sort of thing you want to wear out in company -- and it happens that I'm going to be out in company at the end of next month, so. . .
Does anyone have a line on a clipwatch with a blast-glass crystal, or, I dunno, a cover? Any tips on how to generally protect a watch on a clip from getting smashed while in the line of duty?
In other news, Trooper has apparently decided to make a push to be Boss Cat. Let's just say that Scrabble is not on-board with this game plan.
Thunderstorms rolled over the Cat Farm on the overnight, which meant No Eclipse for Us, but we have a consolation prize -- my favorite kind of day: cloudy, blowy, damp, and oceany. Windows are open all over the house.
And, now, it's time to get back to work.
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Or have you considered a pocket watch, with clip added? It's probably heavier than you're used to, but it would have the protection you're looking for.
pendant watch
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I cant wear watches either, my skin wants to slough off after a day or so..
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http://www.esslinger.com/sapphirewatchcrystals.aspx
Maybe this will help.
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I finally gave up on watches and use my phone or the computer.
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If not, then there is a clip watch with a cover for $30 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/IRISH-CELTIC-Black-Leather-Belt-Clip-Flip-Open-Pocket-Watch-Snap-Shut-/181543746886?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item2a44d9bd46), also on ebay.
In other words, 1) a watch with a stiff cover may survive longer, and 2) ebay is the place for cheap trinkets.
Watch Clip-on
The watch I liked the best is the Timex-Kid watch (if a kid cannot kill it....)
Also, there is another link to the Dakota page. For a small fee - and mail in, they will replace the crystal - but not under warantee.
I would purchase a cheapie watch & find out how much Dakota will charge for new crystal.
[At least that is the essence of what I did when my watch band died the first day of a vacation. I purchased a 5 Euro cheapie - figuring it would last at least a week. Instead it has lasted over a year, and I finally got a good watch band for it.]
More on watches
There is a spiffy model with tiny pen knife & scissors.
The only one I find, with a cover is a golf bag item.
On Amazon - search for Pocket Watch - comes up with lots of covered watches. I bet you could put one on a carabiner clip (standard purchase at Amazon or camping shops) You might need a key-ring or Large Jewery ring to attach - so watch diameters.
Good luck -
worst case, you probably have an old wrist watch lying around. Just buckle it onto your loop.