SKMEI 2460 on zulu, the pinnacle of digital timekeeping. Let me explain why.
The watch: $12 USD
The band: $2.50 USD
The band helps amplify the beep by raising the watch a few mm.
You can wash the band in the washer and dryer.
The 2460 is metal. Sure it’s not full steel like the Casio A1100D but that one is $100+.
Available in silver, gold, or black.
It has an ElectroLuminescent forelighting which differs from backlighting by illuminating the numbers instead of the backdrop. But with this model though the backdrop still illuminates slightly. It’s very pretty. The lighting is a sea turquoise.
The buttons are on the front. I like this because I find that side buttons tend to press because of my chunky wrists.
It has a countdown timer!
The A1100D doesn’t have a timer and uses an amber LED.
I have dropped this watch many times, and the mineral glass has never failed. Still, I recommend buying a protective film anyway.
The only downside to this watch is that it does not display the month. Also if it fades from scratching it will reveal a copper color. It’s a watch that you should buy once a year and pass down the old one to someone in need.
I have seen this watch go as low as $7 with the coin discounts on AliExpress.
This watch is almost half the cost of an F-91w and it’s metal with a timer.
The bracelet it initially comes with is okay but pulls hair. The zulu/NATO strap is washable and slides off.
At least buy one. Buy it in gold and get a golden loop zulu strap. You will stand out.
I get many compliments on this watch, even though from working hard it’s beat up and shows much wear and tear.
I have had bad luck with resin cases, that’s why I need metal watches.
Just buy it. It’s such a great watch for the price. Nice and simple.