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Oris?
Go find a preowned, or new, Oris BC3 or something similar. Fair price, cool look, automatic, not big, not small, day and date, rubber and SS, what else?
There are many options but this one is a nice one.
A TAG Heuer F1 as a quartz option would be nice also.
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Looking for watch to wear as a beater
I am looking for watch to wear as a beater watch.... doing work around the house, washing car, on a hike, etc. etc. Curious about ideas that might include pre-owned and new watches. I want something more beefy than a simple plasticy, department store spor...
Rolex will offer you the best compromise
Solid as a Rock, you can give it hard life, it loves that. Best, Nicolas
I would say omega
A seamaster gmt looks like an excellent option.Or a speedmaster day date.I would prefer the seamaster because it is less complicated at easier to read.With the new price range for a rolex,i would not use it as a daily beater for extreme activities such as...
Seiko 5 . . .
. . . less than dinner at a swanky restaurant, which will leave you more to allocate elsewhere. A beater can cost a fortune, but ideally shouldn't . . . cordially, Art
Omega
A good old Omega would do the deal I think , nice and sturdy and has gone to the Moon. Best regards? George
Do you mind if it gets damaged?
I get a bit confused by definitions of beater. I sometimes think people are looking for a high-end watch for the rough-end of casual wear, which for me isn't a beater. For me, the key is that I mustn't care if it gets damaged, which excludes anything that...
100%, nickd, 100%
I concur with your definition of beater. It's not a watch that you don't mind getting a scratch or ding on. It's not a 'robust' watch for doing physical activities in. It's a watch that you are blithely prepared to have ruined in the course of activities....
Lots of cool beater watches...
Oris, Hamilton, some Omega's, some Rolexes .....too many to list but it it was me I would get a variation of a Seiko SKX031K2 automatic Divers . I'm sure it can take a beating and beg for more. I guess it all depends on how much you want to spend on a bea...
Some basic Panerai can fit for the job
It is the kind of watch that can take brutal treatment without looking bad...
Oris?
Go find a preowned, or new, Oris BC3 or something similar. Fair price, cool look, automatic, not big, not small, day and date, rubber and SS, what else? There are many options but this one is a nice one. A TAG Heuer F1 as a quartz option would be nice als...
Amen, brother!
A Tag Heuer F1 quartz is a great suggestion if you're not determined to get a mechanical. All quartz are tough, but I think the F1 models also manage to avoid looking really beat-up too, inspite of a hard life. Quality cases and bracelets. Tom
For me, the Superocean...
(electric blue dial) has been perfect. The 2892 is a robust movement. Now, if you were thinking up-stream, I'd go with a Master Compressor GMT, since the Autotractor is JLC's most robust, ever. On the down-stream side, I'd say a Hamilton or Tissot. -Dean
Sinn U series
My Sinn U1 is my go to beater watch. It "takes a licking and keeps on ticking", not a scratch on it to date (other than the clasp which is not the same quality as the case).
Mt choice would be...
...Hamilton, Oris, Sinn, Fortis. If you want a watch you can really beat and not worry too much, go for Seiko or a military brand like Ollech & Wajs. I wouldn't spend any more money than is absolutely necessary, especially if it's gonna take a beating...
All depends...
If you have money to spend, I think that the best daily beater which you can buy and enjoy is a Rolex. If I could only have a watch.... probably, it´d be a Rolex (vintage, if it´s possible, of course ) Best Emilio
I forgot to say that...
If money could be a problem, one of the best choices is a Tag Heuer, IMO. A daily "cheapest Rolex"... Best Emilio
Bell and Ross
Speaking sadly out of complete ignorance would a Bell and Ross not be a good beater watch? Looks like it could take a good beating.
IWC Mark XV or XVI
Don't know the price range, but I used to own IWC Mark XV as my beater watch. Very solid built and most of all very accurate. Highly recommended. Or, Seiko 5 is a good one, too, although I haven't owned myself. Cheaper model of or vintage Grand Seiko is a...
SAR Rescue-Timer
How about a Mühle-Glashütte SAR Rescue-Timer? Solid ETA 2824 movement. Rubber bezel to take the knocks.
Omega
I concur with the Omega suggestion. For my daily driver I sport an Omega Seamaster 2254.50 purchased on the forums about 4 yrs ago and it is a great daily beater. Takes a continuous pounding throughout the week, yard work, construction, dings scratches yo...
great thread
I was just this afternoon thinking about this very subject while mowing the lawn, 3.5 acres and lots of time to think! I was considering the differences between my watches and what I consider as a beater...that would be a 63 connie 168.004 and what I refe...
No: THIS one...
(Sorry, couldn't resist. Photo by L Joel - a gentleman with a fine sense of humour). Cheers, pplater....