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sillo · 6 February 2016, 05:19 AM

Hamilton khaki field

tigerpac · 6 February 2016, 05:22 AM

Hmm I'm going to Barcelona this year.. note to self, buy one of the suggested watches here or go *gasp* watchless.

arguetaoscar · 6 February 2016, 05:23 AM

Perfect for those unsafe trips, or activities....

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breitlings · 6 February 2016, 05:50 AM

Two thoughts... Colt Automatic or Metal G shock. The Atomic time thing is awesome, my gshock is always synched up to time.gov whenever I check it.

silverbullet818 · 6 February 2016, 06:16 AM

Older Rolex date.

Porter · 6 February 2016, 06:41 AM

If you want a really cheap and nice watch try Vostok Amphibia. I wear for water skiing, snorkeling, snow, swimming pool, sailing....
And is nearly indestructible!
I love it's vintage look, with plexy, very simply movement but works amazingly well.
When I bought it was with the idea to throw it away after one year and it's now five years to six. I had to change the original bezel to the aluminum Seiko style and now is beautiful IMO.
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mapalfa · 6 February 2016, 06:48 AM

+1 for the Amphibia - they're built like tanks and look great.

Bernie.H. · 6 February 2016, 06:51 AM

Seiko SKX or Steinhart OVM.

alexander34 · 6 February 2016, 07:10 AM

114060, keep it for life and all the scratches will be a testimony to all the fun you had.

Rocco21 · 6 February 2016, 07:20 AM

I personally am only a fan of rolex and tags,strictly from a looks pov.Check out some tags as you can get them fairy cheap and they are quality watches.

jctrolex · 6 February 2016, 07:23 AM

Define cheap, for me its anything under $300 for some of the members here anything under $5000 is a beater. One man's beater is another man's grail. I wear a Seiko Black or Orange Monster when I am doing activities that may cause damage to my watch.
By the way my son bought my now deceased father in law a Timex for one of his birthdays, years later my wife found it in its original box in a drawer. When she questioned her father why he wasn't wearing his watch his answer was he didn't want to mess up a good watch.

summerjack · 6 February 2016, 07:27 AM

I thoughts thats why Rolex made SS watches. Im only half joking.

I have put my watches through "extreme" outdoor conditions without issue.

I just dont believe or need a cheap/inexpensive watch

RGP · 6 February 2016, 07:30 AM

Sad bout losing your watch, especially in Barcelona. I always felt like it was a very safe city. That being said, it could happen anywhere, Just be aware of your surroundings and wear the watch you feel comfortable with.

mater · 6 February 2016, 07:34 AM

Swatch on a rubber strap.

S2000_driver · 6 February 2016, 07:39 AM

Orange monster!!!

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ref1655 · 6 February 2016, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jctrolex

Define cheap, for me its anything under $300 for some of the members here anything under $5000 is a beater. One man's beater is another man's grail.

excellent point...with no common ground, this OT borders on the abstract.

to me, a cheap/beater is something along the lines of a $40.00 Timex/Casio.

the next level might be a Seiko or Citizen within in the $150.00-$300.00 range but all things considered, they're hardly 'beaters' to be abused or trashed...unless one has no genuine concept of the dollar sign.

calling Tudors & Tags 'beaters' is more a reflection/indication of the owner/practitioner's arrogance & disposable income.

all watches, whether it's a Timex or a Rolex should be treated with a certain degree of care & common sense.

locutus49 · 6 February 2016, 07:59 AM

My Hulk is my cheap watch. But both are insured so I wear them both wherever I want.

DCGuy1965 · 6 February 2016, 07:59 AM

Got to go with my trusty GShock. Used while working at the bar, at the gym, been a very reliable piece.

Dubarzy · 6 February 2016, 08:00 AM

Luminox for me

Rockrolex · 6 February 2016, 08:13 AM

I would go with this Seiko GMT

or this Hamilton GMT

Both under $500.

GeeRam · 6 February 2016, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisb

Steinhart OVM. Under $400.
I wear mine on NATOs and love it.

Snap.......

It's now been my daily wearer for over 6 months now, as I can't wear my 16610 Sub on a regular basis having developed a nickel allergy

nGage7962 · 6 February 2016, 08:37 AM

I have a Seiko Black Monster for such occasions.

G.Costanza · 6 February 2016, 08:55 AM

I agree with the Seiko 007 suggestions. My second, and third cheaper watch...

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GMK · 6 February 2016, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveathall

Sinn.

I have thought about getting a Sinn for a long time. I was looking at the fully tegimented cases. How do they age with everyday use?

doc.kool · 6 February 2016, 09:57 AM

sensui · 6 February 2016, 10:23 AM

Not exactly cheap per say but I wear it when the surroundings are sketchier or if I know there might be some wear and tear, 2531.80:

My 2231.80 has been beaten to hell and back in the 16+ years of service so I wear that one as well but these days trying to preserve it a bit more as it's my first luxury watch:

AK797 · 6 February 2016, 10:32 AM

We were also robbed in Barca when I was a kid so I understand a little trepidation. This forum is rather surreal where £2k is relatively cheap but in the real world for an expendable watch I wouldn't spend more than a couple of hundred quid if that.

pd999 · 6 February 2016, 10:44 AM

Traser H3 on NATO strap, which allows easy/quick/cheap change of strap colour for different moods!

BrazenC5 · 6 February 2016, 11:00 AM

Helson Shark Diver - 42mm Brass case, NH35 movement

namussuz bilo · 6 February 2016, 12:25 PM

Seiko solar or automatic

6 February 2016, 08:13 AM	#50
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6 February 2016, 08:37 AM	#52
nGage7962 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Sydney Watch: DJ41 TT Champagne Posts: 510	I have a Seiko Black Monster for such occasions. __________________ _______________ ♛ DSSD DJ 41 TT/Champagne Tudor GMT

6 February 2016, 09:57 AM	#55
doc.kool "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 610	Casio makes other watches other than G shock

6 February 2016, 05:19 AM	#31
sillo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Sean Location: NY Watch: 5 Digit Posts: 2,840	Hamilton khaki field

6 February 2016, 05:22 AM	#32
tigerpac "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Hoboken, NJ Posts: 651	Hmm I'm going to Barcelona this year.. note to self, buy one of the suggested watches here or go gasp watchless.

6 February 2016, 05:23 AM	#33
arguetaoscar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 2,335	Perfect for those unsafe trips, or activities.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 February 2016, 05:50 AM	#34
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	Two thoughts... Colt Automatic or Metal G shock. The Atomic time thing is awesome, my gshock is always synched up to time.gov whenever I check it.

6 February 2016, 06:16 AM	#35
silverbullet818 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 839	Older Rolex date.

6 February 2016, 06:41 AM	#36
Porter "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Carlos Location: Eivissa Watch: Rolex, Tudor.... Posts: 1,635	If you want a really cheap and nice watch try Vostok Amphibia. I wear for water skiing, snorkeling, snow, swimming pool, sailing.... And is nearly indestructible! I love it's vintage look, with plexy, very simply movement but works amazingly well. When I bought it was with the idea to throw it away after one year and it's now five years to six. I had to change the original bezel to the aluminum Seiko style and now is beautiful IMO. uploadfromtaptalk1454704856603.jpg

6 February 2016, 06:48 AM	#37
mapalfa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Robin Location: West Wales Watch: ing the grass grow Posts: 571	+1 for the Amphibia - they're built like tanks and look great.

6 February 2016, 06:51 AM	#38
Bernie.H. Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: England Posts: 514	Seiko SKX or Steinhart OVM.

6 February 2016, 07:10 AM	#39
alexander34 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 217	114060, keep it for life and all the scratches will be a testimony to all the fun you had.

6 February 2016, 07:20 AM	#40
Rocco21 Banned Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Rob Location: Cape Cod Watch: 126660,126600 Posts: 1,324	I personally am only a fan of rolex and tags,strictly from a looks pov.Check out some tags as you can get them fairy cheap and they are quality watches.

6 February 2016, 07:23 AM	#41
jctrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Canada Watch: 1675 Posts: 1,162	Define cheap, for me its anything under $300 for some of the members here anything under $5000 is a beater. One man's beater is another man's grail. I wear a Seiko Black or Orange Monster when I am doing activities that may cause damage to my watch. By the way my son bought my now deceased father in law a Timex for one of his birthdays, years later my wife found it in its original box in a drawer. When she questioned her father why he wasn't wearing his watch his answer was he didn't want to mess up a good watch.

6 February 2016, 07:27 AM	#42
summerjack "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: usa Watch: DJ,D,BB,SD,GMT Posts: 117	I thoughts thats why Rolex made SS watches. Im only half joking. I have put my watches through "extreme" outdoor conditions without issue. I just dont believe or need a cheap/inexpensive watch

6 February 2016, 07:30 AM	#43
RGP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: California Watch: This! Posts: 229	Sad bout losing your watch, especially in Barcelona. I always felt like it was a very safe city. That being said, it could happen anywhere, Just be aware of your surroundings and wear the watch you feel comfortable with.

6 February 2016, 07:34 AM	#44
mater "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: toronto Posts: 89	Swatch on a rubber strap.

6 February 2016, 07:39 AM	#45
S2000_driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: So Cal Posts: 268	Orange monster!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 February 2016, 07:59 AM	#47
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	My Hulk is my cheap watch. But both are insured so I wear them both wherever I want.

6 February 2016, 07:59 AM	#48
DCGuy1965 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 335	Got to go with my trusty GShock. Used while working at the bar, at the gym, been a very reliable piece.

6 February 2016, 08:55 AM	#53
G.Costanza "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Atlanta Posts: 171	I agree with the Seiko 007 suggestions. My second, and third cheaper watch... Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk

6 February 2016, 10:23 AM	#56
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,382	Not exactly cheap per say but I wear it when the surroundings are sketchier or if I know there might be some wear and tear, 2531.80: My 2231.80 has been beaten to hell and back in the 16+ years of service so I wear that one as well but these days trying to preserve it a bit more as it's my first luxury watch:

6 February 2016, 10:32 AM	#57
AK797 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,278	We were also robbed in Barca when I was a kid so I understand a little trepidation. This forum is rather surreal where £2k is relatively cheap but in the real world for an expendable watch I wouldn't spend more than a couple of hundred quid if that.

6 February 2016, 10:44 AM	#58
pd999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 356	Traser H3 on NATO strap, which allows easy/quick/cheap change of strap colour for different moods!

6 February 2016, 11:00 AM	#59
BrazenC5 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: 1665,1675,1680,SD4 Posts: 1,837	Helson Shark Diver - 42mm Brass case, NH35 movement

6 February 2016, 12:25 PM	#60
namussuz bilo Banned Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: earth Posts: 794	Seiko solar or automatic

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