Best men's watch for male nurses

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Hey everyone. I'm starting nursing school next month and am looking for a cheap watch that's good for when I'm in the hospital. I've seen people mention military time is useful, plastic bands and water resistant so it can't be thrown in the washing machine if it gets dirty. Anyone out there who is in school or working have any suggestions? Thanks

Specializes in Critical Care.

+1 for g shock

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Specializes in Critical Care & Acute Care.

Personally I like anything that is water proof; however, I think I will get an apple watch if they are able to be used when you wash your hands often. Otherwise, waterproof is best!

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I plan on purchasing the Apple Watch on launch and will report back on how I like it.

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I got a pebble and it's awesome. I was tired of having cheap watches break all the time.

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Gotta love the G-Shock. +1

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Specializes in Outpatient Psychiatry.

I've been a RN for three years, and I've never gotten my watch dirty. I bought a watch very similar to this one ten years ago: Citizen Men's Watch @amazon

It's been my daily watch since then, and I wear it everywhere, LOL.

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Ive see guys wear G shocks, I just went to Walmart and got a $10 leather watch.

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I am starting to like the Apple Watch, I like the "at a glance" feature and the silent vibration notifications. The only drawback I see is the price.

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Is there a certain requirement a watch must have to be used as a nurse in a hospital? I'm looking into the apple watch for my boyfriend and was wondering if it was even an option because I'm not sure if the watch needs to have certain things. Thanks!!

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I'm planning to start nursing school in the spring, and I am wondering if the watch I have is an unwise choice to wear. You see, I was gifted a very nice watch (a Rolex Oyster Perpetual AirKing) by my stepfather. He was the inspiration for me to go to nursing school after he was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme. A few months before he passed on he gave me the watch he used to wear before edema made it impossible to do so, one of his prize possessions (he wasn't a rich man), telling me he knew I'd need a good watch for nursing school and my career as a nurse. I want to honor his memory, but if it is impractical to do so I'm sure he would understand.

So, it's a waterproof rolex, it's in decent shape, and it tells time beautifully. Is it a bad idea to wear an expensive watch in a hospital setting? It's unlikely to be damaged by fluids since it's all stainless steel and it's waterproof, but will it be a source of social problems from fellow students, coworkers or patients?

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I think it will be a nice homage to him and a constant reminder to you why you entered the field. I say wear it. At the same time though, as with most things, you are the one that needs to feel comfortable wearing it. If you don't feel comfortable, then you'll never be truly happy with it. I also wear an expensive watch and I can tell you that unless other people are purposely looking for your watch, they are not going to notice it. Moreover, I would hope that your personality, skill, and passion will matter more to your peers and patients than what is on your wrist. Enjoy your time piece!

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I graduate nursing school in May and plan on getting myself a Speedy as a graduation present. I work at the hospital as a tech now and my Seiko Sumo does the job. I'm a lover of timepieces though, so graduation is a great excuse to purchase another!

Chronographs can definitely come in handy as an RN(see how I rationalize?!?)

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