Advice on men's watches!

I'm looking to get a nice watch for my boyfriend and I have no idea what to get him. He's big into climbing, mountain biking, and outdoors in general. We are also getting into canyoneering so it needs to be waterproof and durable. I know he prefers a digital watch and isn't too picky about color. I would like to stay under $100 also.

Any ideas?? I really appreciate it!

not quite your price point but amazon.com/Garmin-Forerunne…

I'd suggest a Trolex Expedition timepiece.

Rugged enough for the active troll.

Google up Silva Tech4o altimeter watches. They are basically Suunto knock-offs, normally can be found on sale around $100. I've had one for five years and it works great. The only complaint I've had that it has a tendency to turn back into meters setting from feet (Silva is a Canadian company I believe).

Casio has a pretty good line up of waterproof altimeter/barometer watches

Diesel...definitely Diesel...

If you just want a watch, and not a multifunction device worn on a wrist, look no further than the Timex Ironman Triathalon. I wear the women's, and its the only digital watch that lasts for more than two years of mtbiking, backpacking, kayaking and climbing for me. I get about 10 years out of them before anything goes wrong enough to need to replace the watch. I'm on my 3rd one in about 30 years. Replacement bands are easy to come by. Campmor usually has some on sale.

My experience is that nice wristwatches and climbing don't mix, especially where cracks are involved. If you and your boyfriend are thinking about alpine stuff, mountaineering, or anything else that involves cold weather, then something that can be worn on a lanyard around the neck is more useful than a wristwatch that is buried under multiple layers of clothing. I've got a Casio altimeter wristwatch, it's fun toy, but honestly my altimeter that I wear around my neck is more useful. It has timekeeping, weather, compass and altimeter functions, it's easier to read than a wristwatch, and it's not buried under multiple layers of clothing.

If you still want to get a wristwatch, KathyS has it right. The Timex Ironman watches are good value for the money and they have a good mix of functions for outdoor enthusiasts. Get a velcro wristband, they're more comfortable.