Have You Tried A Tide Watch..? Rip Curl Next Tide Watch Review - Kook Shed

Discussing the pros and cons of these Rip Curl Next tide watches.
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[@glynacraman3171]

Pretty well agree with all your comments but would add-
The resin straps break after a while , I’ve had to replace them 3 times now. They also give me a bad fungal rash if I don’t clean there regularly.
The battery doesn’t last as long as it used to and the first thing to go is the tide function leaving just the time and nothing else. Rip Curly quoted me $140.00 to replace strap and battery and postage.
I decided it was time to look at a new one and I paid $350.00 for a new one only to find it’s a really dumbed down version of the previous Stainless Steel one with only a bar graph display of the current state of the tide so I’ve lost-
Next tide time , full or low,
No height of that tide.
Future tide predictions anywhere in the world.
No moon phase.
I’m really pissed and will be taking it straight back.

[@kookshed]

hey mate, yeah i didn't use it long enough to wear out the strap ha, but yes the plastic isn't good for some skin types and can give rashes especially if left on too long. and unfortunately yes the watches themselves are plagued with issues. even if you get it all repaired/replaced, a new issue might pop up. it's a shame really. thanks for your input! cheers -KS

[@cooperhorton1405]

Thank you for this review

[@kookshed]

no worries mate! hope it was helpful. cheers -KS

[@user-tr3qx7ku2n]

Hi codes, yeah exactly the same experience with this watch mate! Mate not happy back too my faithful old casio

[@kookshed]

For sure mate, a shame they have issues hey. I also forgot to mention even a couple of buttons stopped working on it once and had to be fixed as well! Yeah love the Casios, if they brought out a tide watch it would be so good (: thanks for the feedback mate -KS