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Noob here.

I just bought a really nice Casio Pathfinder, and was wondering if that is ok for use in EMS? I hope to be an EMT soon, but I read somewhere that a watch with a second hand is a must.

Opinions?
Thanks in advance, Val
 
As long as the watch has a way to display seconds, you will be fine. I never had a problem with using a digital watch.
 
It does indeed. Glad to hear it...I love this watch.
 
as mentioned, as long as there is a second increment, its all personal preference.

i dont wear anything that isnt a swiss mechanical, so i cant help you on your choice.
 
Like everyone else has said, it's gotta have the seconds on there.. unless you can count 2 different numbers in your head at the same time.. <_<

Cheers
 
Agreement with above.
I'm not a watch/jewelry person. I have a WalMart watch (the only item I own purchased there) that cost me $4.99. It has lasted me 5 years, and is scratched. When I work, as long as it tells me the time, I dont care. I dont know what I am going to touch while i'm working (but I hope i'll be wearing gloves). I know that when I get to the hospital, I am going to wash my hands (and wrists). I want my watch to be able to handle a little water, maybe some soap, maybe some scrubbing.

Also consider purchasing a watch that is backlit-- especially in EMS, you are not always working in well lit environments.

I am a diver, and have a dive watch/computer that I love, but I would never wear it when not underwater.

recap: buy a cheap watch, something that works (and is waterproof), but that you dont care about.
 
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I buy Timex Ironman's because I have very specific criteria for my watches.

They must be all metal, full face backlight, digital time with a second hand.
 
I like analog, to me it's just easier to read the second hand. My watch has a butterfly on it.
 
Seiko analog "Railroad Approved" purchased in July 1979
The 24 hour marking are nice to have until you get use to it.
 
emt-student said:
Agreement with above.
I'm not a watch/jewelry person. I have a WalMart watch (the only item I own purchased there) that cost me $4.99. It has lasted me 5 years, and is scratched. When I work, as long as it tells me the time, I dont care. I dont know what I am going to touch while i'm working (but I hope i'll be wearing gloves). I know that when I get to the hospital, I am going to wash my hands (and wrists). I want my watch to be able to handle a little water, maybe some soap, maybe some scrubbing.

Also consider purchasing a watch that is backlit-- especially in EMS, you are not always working in well lit environments.

I am a diver, and have a dive watch/computer that I love, but I would never wear it when not underwater.

recap: buy a cheap watch, something that works (and is waterproof), but that you dont care about.
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Cheap Walmart watches. I get ones that have analog and digital. They break, get dirty or the batt dies, I just throw them out.

Have a nice dive watch, when off duty.
 
Anomalous said:
Seiko analog "Railroad Approved" purchased in July 1979
The 24 hour marking are nice to have until you get use to it.
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Why would you need something railroad approved?
 
That's not the same guy that almost got hit by a train the other week is it sasha?
 
Thanks for all of the replies everyone.
My watch does have seconds, and it is large and very visible. I didn't think about night though. I has a backlight, but doesn't stay on for long, so unless I grow a third hand, that may not work. Perhaps the $5 Walmart is a good idea. :)
 
cheep is always good,


alot of people dont wear them anymore due to "infection" issues.

if you do wear one make sure you can scrub it clean with a nail brush. If you dont think it can cope with that dont be bothered with it
 
I have one with a metal band because I find it easier to scrub when needed. Also mine is an analog fossil but all 3 hands on it glow in the dark which alleviates having to push a button for backlight but you can still see it ticking. Different strokes for different folks but if you want to buy one and keep it for a while it's worth looking into. Otherwise you can never go wrong with cheap.
 
Scout said:
cheep is always good,


alot of people dont wear them anymore due to "infection" issues.

if you do wear one make sure you can scrub it clean with a nail brush. If you dont think it can cope with that dont be bothered with it
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I thought that was what the dishwasher was for?B)
 
WIGOH said:
Thanks for all of the replies everyone.
My watch does have seconds, and it is large and very visible. I didn't think about night though. I has a backlight, but doesn't stay on for long, so unless I grow a third hand, that may not work. Perhaps the $5 Walmart is a good idea. :)
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check your owners manual. theresd very well may be a setting to make it stay on for a prescibed period of time insteand of holding for on.

if thats how you have it set, and it still isnt long enough, consider a watch with luminous hand and markers:

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thats the dial of an omega seamaster. granted, not many people will spend 4 grand on a watch and then wear it to work on a truck, but its a great example of what your watch should look like. the seamaster is the king of lume.
 
Kev, that's what mine is like. Not that expensive and it's definitely not that bright but at least it's enough that I can see it in the dark.
 
I use a Timex Analog.. but it has to have a bright back light and big real numbers.. no dots.. dashes... roman numerals.. etc.. good basic watch.
 
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