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Old 10 May 2016, 11:13 PM   #61
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Old 10 May 2016, 11:18 PM   #62
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I consider nearly every Rolex watch to be a heavy duty watch that can take a beating, and I'd wear any of them in just about all conditions (outside of something like a diamond encrusted President.)
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Old 10 May 2016, 11:32 PM   #63
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Old 11 May 2016, 12:38 AM   #64
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Old 11 May 2016, 01:11 AM   #65
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This thing has taken a beating over the last 8 years and is holding up just fine
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Old 11 May 2016, 01:40 AM   #66
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My Tudor NF. It's "pretty" to look at anyways, so if it gets banged up no worries. Plus it feels like it's build like a tank. I wish tudor came out with something similar but with a GMT function.
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Old 11 May 2016, 01:57 AM   #67
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I consider nearly every Rolex watch to be a heavy duty watch that can take a beating, and I'd wear any of them in just about all conditions (outside of something like a diamond encrusted President.)
Pretty much sums it up for me!
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Old 11 May 2016, 02:53 AM   #68
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I rotate my Sinn watches as beaters, they are tough enough to bang, scrape and drop without marking any of them. For toughness, my Rolex and Grand Seiko's are not in the same league, in the same circumstances they would be very scratched indeed. Some call that "character," I call it "very scratched indeed" and prefer watches that I laid out a considerable wedge (for me) to be as scratch free as possible. I wear my Sinn's for work, my Sub C as an everyday wear when not doing anything physical and my GS for evening when going out.

I still consider it a hell of an extravagance to wear a £1.5K watch as a beater, but I do like watches, these fly under the radar in that my work colleagues don't realise that I am wearing a watch that would be over a month's wage for some of them, but gives me great satisfaction knowing that I am wearing quality.



Love these. I am developing a real affinity for them. Good on ya.
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Old 11 May 2016, 02:56 AM   #69
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Old 11 May 2016, 06:37 AM   #71
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Love these. I am developing a real affinity for them. Good on ya.
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Old 11 May 2016, 07:03 AM   #73
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Old 11 May 2016, 10:06 AM   #74
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I think the term gorgeous....kinda disqualifies the G!
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What do you think the "G" stands for then??
Well, clearly it's for Gorgeous! I stand corrected!!!
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Old 11 May 2016, 10:39 AM   #75
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I rotate my Sinn watches as beaters, they are tough enough to bang, scrape and drop without marking any of them. For toughness, my Rolex and Grand Seiko's are not in the same league, in the same circumstances they would be very scratched indeed. Some call that "character," I call it "very scratched indeed" and prefer watches that I laid out a considerable wedge (for me) to be as scratch free as possible. I wear my Sinn's for work, my Sub C as an everyday wear when not doing anything physical and my GS for evening when going out.

I still consider it a hell of an extravagance to wear a £1.5K watch as a beater, but I do like watches, these fly under the radar in that my work colleagues don't realise that I am wearing a watch that would be over a month's wage for some of them, but gives me great satisfaction knowing that I am wearing quality.





U1 is my beater/beach watch. It has seen more countries than any of my others and still looks brand new. Incredible watch and wears smaller than the 44mm case diameter suggests.
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Old 11 May 2016, 10:45 AM   #76
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Old 11 May 2016, 10:47 AM   #77
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Right now I have a Seiko SKX007, but have been looking for a tegimented Sinn as well. Both would be great beaters. I work with my hands a lot for work, and have my hands in walls and around sharp tools. While I know my Rolex could handle it, it just feels like a bunch of unnecessary scratches.

I also have a G-Shock for times I know knocking into hard objects is likely.
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Old 11 May 2016, 10:53 AM   #78
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It would really depend on what you need out of the "ultimate beater." That could range from a Platona to Casio G shock. The worst many might do is jump into a pool or fall asleep on their arm, for others it's extreme sports, heavy yard work, etc. It also comes down to income to some degree. One man's beater submariner is another man's dream watch and most prized possession.
My beater, for the real dirty work which would damage bracelets, etc. is a Casio G. I think it's called the Riseman. I'm hoping to get an Omega Speedmaster Pro next year for some beater work.
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Old 11 May 2016, 11:43 AM   #79
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Old 11 May 2016, 12:08 PM   #80
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I rotate my Sinn watches as beaters, they are tough enough to bang, scrape and drop without marking any of them. For toughness, my Rolex and Grand Seiko's are not in the same league, in the same circumstances they would be very scratched indeed. Some call that "character," I call it "very scratched indeed" and prefer watches that I laid out a considerable wedge (for me) to be as scratch free as possible. I wear my Sinn's for work, my Sub C as an everyday wear when not doing anything physical and my GS for evening when going out.

I still consider it a hell of an extravagance to wear a £1.5K watch as a beater, but I do like watches, these fly under the radar in that my work colleagues don't realise that I am wearing a watch that would be over a month's wage for some of them, but gives me great satisfaction knowing that I am wearing quality.



I recently purchased a sinn and it's a great under the radar watch. Here's a pic on the beach by the Le Meridien Resort in Phuket.



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Old 11 May 2016, 12:14 PM   #81
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Mean, gorgeous, tough, watches that can rock it. Which is THE ultimate beater ?

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Not sure I am willong to beat on any of my Rolex or Panerai in a significant way. For me that means working in the yard, doing home improvement projects or washing the car. Used to be a G Shock but now it is this.


Holy patina Batman!! Nice. About time to introduce that one to the brasso or Sprite!!

Here's my "beaters". Also ha e a fleet of GShocks.



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Old 11 May 2016, 12:21 PM   #82
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It may look pretty...but as tough a watch as Rolex has ever made!
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Old 11 May 2016, 12:22 PM   #83
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Among the Rolex line, I think the Explorer II or Submariner are probably the best day in day out references available.
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Old 11 May 2016, 02:57 PM   #84
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Old 11 May 2016, 03:03 PM   #85
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If it must be mechanical, Ranger or Explorer.
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Old 11 May 2016, 04:11 PM   #86
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Old 11 May 2016, 04:16 PM   #87
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As far as Rolexes go, they're all pretty much the same level of "toughness" until you factor in simplicity. In that case, an Explorer, OP, or Milgauss with no moveable bezels or added movement complications would probably be the best "beater"/least likely to break in some manner. The Explorer (and DD) has an improved shock absorption system compared to the others, according to Rolex.
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Old 11 May 2016, 04:21 PM   #88
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Old 11 May 2016, 09:24 PM   #89
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Old 11 May 2016, 10:52 PM   #90
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Explorer or Explorer II gets my vote.
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