Recoil Offgrid – August-September 2019

WAT C H

COMMANDER

Casio / G Shock

Master of G GG1035A-1A

Dakota

Steel Angler

Notes: Features include a digital and

hand display compass that measures

and displays magnetic north, 16 direc-

tion points, and bearing memory. This

watch also features an altimeter for

navigation tasks and barometer for

predicting weather and long-range

marksmanship. It has an LED backlight

with neo-brite luminous hands and

markers. It has world time with 31

time zones. It’s water-resistant to 200

meters and mud resistant as well. The

auto compass north feature is great,

and I found myself engaging compass

mode just for the fun of it. For the

price, this is an excellent tool for land

navigation short of getting a GPS.

However, its bulk is a little obtrusive,

and the strap is very stiff. Despite its

size, it weighs only 3.3 ounces. Bat-

tery life is approximately two years,

and its warranty is three years.

Notes: Oversized analog numerals

with a moonglow electroluminescent

function. Large hands and a contrast-

ing background make it easy to read

day and night. Rated at 5 ATM (165

feet) of water resistance. Analog

watches have always served me

well as an instructor for monitoring

timed events. The soft band was very

comfortable. Overall the Dakota brand

is a cost-effective choice, available

at many large department stores. In

fact, it’s one of the only watch brands

I’ve seen in the Walmart hunting/

sports section. Its simplicity, durabil-

ity, and price point under $100 make

it a great everyday watch choice.

With so many other watches boasting

features beyond time keeping, the

Dakota may not meet all the needs of

a serious outdoorsman who has other

options at a comparable price point.

It has a two-year warranty, and bat-

tery life is one to three years.

MOVEMENT

Quartz - Module #5476

CASE

56.2mm

GLASS

Mineral glass

BAND

28mm resin textured band

WEIGHT

3.3 ounces

PRICE

$370

URL

http://www.gshock.com

MOVEMENT

Analog

CASE

40mm stainless steel

GLASS

Mineral glass crystal

BAND

22mm silicone

WEIGHT

2.5 ounces

PRICE

$75

URL

http://www.dakotawatch.com

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