Best Watch for Exam

[Mithrandir918]

Any previous test takers wind the best time keep strategy or the best watch to use.  I would like a stop watch but they don't let us bring in anything electronic.

 

[BamaStrucPESE]

I bought a cheap digital watch from walmart and just used that, doesn't have to be anything special, just make sure to turn off any alarms or beeping functions.

 

[matt267 PE]

and NO fitbits.

 

[ZEZO4]

good to mention about no fitbit.

 

[StandardPractice]

Analog watch, don't risk being thrown out for a digital anything. Proctors have become itchy to toss people since technology has shot through roof for wrist devices. 

 

[David Connor SE]

I had an analog watch which should be fine for keeping pace.

The proctor should give you warnings when you have 5 minutes and 1 minute left. 

 

[Apothe]

Patek Philippe, take the test with some style

 

[kennyb04]

I found a plain analog watch with no special features was fine.  If you are not use to wearing a watch you might keep weight/comfort in mind.  My exam proctors never let me take it off and place if on the table, it had to stay on your wrist or down on the floor.  If it is very heavy and you are not use to wearing a watch (or is loose) it could get distracting.

 

[Chillhaus_SE]

I use a basic analog watch and I set the time to 12:00 at the beginning of each exam so you know exactly how far into the 4 hours you are without thinking. Every second counts!

 

[StandardPractice]

I use a basic analog watch and I set the time to 12:00 at the beginning of each exam so you know exactly how far into the 4 hours you are without thinking. Every second counts!

@Chillhaus That's a great idea lol

 

[TehMightyEngineer]

I brought a mechanical pocket watch and was told I couldn't keep in on the desk; kinda annoyed but thankfully the exam room had an easily visible clock.

 

[Mithrandir918]

@Chillhaus That's a great idea lol

Wow, this is a great idea!

Problem solved!

 

[geomane]

My wife bought a $10 digital watch from Academy. She youtubed how to keep your watch from beeping,  and she found out there is a spring you can easily take out of the watch... took her like 10 min, and she is by no means a tech guru. I was able to use the stopwatch function during the exam.

 

[mricke1]

Anyone ever look into a vibrating alarm watch? I'm debating but I don't want to risk it.

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