Dakota Mini Clip Microlight, Quality Pocket and Fob Watch, Premium Durability Outdoor Gifts for Men, Use for Fishing Hunting, and More, LED Flashlight, Clip on Watch

Ordered this last year (2012) and it's still going strong, despite being laid on, knocked around, crushed into trees and walls, and dragged down a paved drive (I work a lot outside on the farm) so I can testify to this watch's durability!! The clip is still attached very tightly, and the light still is strong - - the watch keeps excellent time, although I did have to set it forward about 1 minute since I initially set in last year. The crystal is scratched now, but otherwise it's hanging in there. For me, that's pretty amazing. PROS: Heavy-weight case, tough construction Sturdy clip Attractive and scratch-resistant finish Phosphorescent numerals and dials for night use Bright LED light (red) Keeps good time, battery life excellent Visible when worn (upside down face) CONS: None This thing has already lasted longer than any of my big box store belt watches, so I'm a happy camper. It's not really a CON, but I wish that it had a blue or white LED instead of red (don't really understand the idea of that) but I have to pick at something.

Actually a wonderful watch. I use mine under rough conditions. It won't last forever, but three to four years makes it a value! I will definitely buy another when this one quits!

I bought this clip watch because Dakota will change the battery. I have bought other perfectly good clip watches that were less expensive, but cannot reattach the back after changing the battery, or the new battery slips out of place while trying to reattach the back. It will be inconvenient to do without the watch while it is being repaired, but will save money in the long run because I do not have to throw out the watches because I cannot fix them. The watch itself, is well made and should last.

This design is used for corporate gifts. My original version from IBM had their logo in the oval area which has Dakota on the one that I am rating. I was glad to find this Dakota version as my experience with my original has been very good. If it lasts as long as my original, it is well worth the price. I decided it was time for a new one when after many years of daily use, the second hand finally fell off my original. So far this new Dakota is working out fine. It keeps good time and is easy to read. With a watch that clips to your side belt loop it is easy to scratch the crystal. Also, the red LED clear plastic bubble lens can break as a result of normal wear and tear over time. If this happens, the LED should continue to operate, but you may need to dress the remaining plastic portion with a file or sand paper should there be any sharp plastic edges on the LED. Concerning the crystal, if you want to keep it from getting scratched, I have found that if you put a screen plastic protector film over it, it will last forever. Use a circle template that matches the exposed diameter of the crystal and draw a circle with a fine permanent marker on the film and cut out the circle with scissors. Try to find a screen protector film that is not too stiff so that it will flex over the slightly convex surface of the crystal. Over time the screen protector will get scratched and dull looking. Just peel and replace with a new one and the watch will look brand new. The plastic film used to cover the front end of cars works well for this. Also, if you want to preserve the watch cover plate on the back of the watch, you can apply screen protector film on that as well. (Note: The watch comes with a larger diameter plastic film cover, but this film does not stick well, so if you want to protect the crystal you will have to make your own as described above.)

For better or worse, this item is heavy. It feels solid, though it of course adds weight to the day pack to which I clipped it during a recent trip. That it is as heavy as it is means that I have to be careful which surfaces I place my bag on and I need to be careful to set the bag down rather gently, more so than I would normally do (although I am not a careless person usually). It is easy to see the numbers by tilting it a bit while it is hanging on my day pack; that is, it does not take much effort to read because the dial is sufficiently large that it can be glanced at and that does the trick. So that was helpful when we wanted to see the clock face quickly while out and about. The quality is such that I can leave it clipped to my work bag when I go to work; it looks good. I thought the clock hands were supposed to glow in the dark. If that is the case, mine doesn't glow in the dark. There is a small red light that can be activated by pushing a button. I have only been using this for a couple weeks so I am not able to comment on the durability. Given the price of the item, it would have to last quite a while to make it worthwhile. I took a chance because I couldn't find any other clip-on timepieces in my price range that looked good enough that I thought I could leave it clipped to my bag while I was at a conference. Will make updates if there are any issues with durability.

A good value to quality price ratio exists for this product! It reminds me of an old Timex commercial which stated, "IT takes a licking and keeps on ticking!" I am pleased with the obvious durability of this watch and the easy readability! I worked with someone who had purchased this watch. It has some cowboy in it, is the best way to describe the tougness!

Different, Unique, Durable. I purchased two Dakota years ago and I still have them

If this one is anything like the previous one I had, I hope you folks will be around in 15 years for another one!

My husband liked the watch but after two weeks the light didn't work any more.

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Montre fort pratique et qui plus est, très belle

Since I'm not able to wear wristwatches (they stop running within hours), I buy clip-on watches which I attach to a zipper tab on my purses. I needed one for a basic canvas purse that gets a lot of hard wear. This watch fits the purpose, but is a lot heavier than the one I used previously on that bag. Someone else might not notice that, but I'm not strong and it adds weight, hanging off my shoulder. It would be ideal for clipping to a hiker's backpack, which is what it was recommended for. Easy-to-read dial, and keeps time well so far. Good quality.