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Laszlo · 12 May 2016, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by chloebear

This one.

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Ditto, although I don't like calling any watch a beater, the Explorer II 42mm is without a doubt a great daily and you can leave it on your wrist regardless of the work you're doing - working on cars, doing house work, outdoor activities, etc.. Nothing is worse than being owned by your own watches (stuff) and this is a watch that'll deliver and age very nicely - the more patina, scratches, dings, scrapes the better.

daveathall · 12 May 2016, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by busytimmy

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.

Yes, I have got to agree, mine is unmarked and as for wearing smaller, again, you have it spot on. I like watches to be under 42mm but this looks fine.

daveathall · 12 May 2016, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by WristEnvy

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.

It looks fabulous.

I have always wanted a full black watch because I think they look stunning, (yours confirms this to me) but have always held off because I saw some (not Sinn) that were scratched and didn't look that good. How is the coating on your watch please?

WristEnvy · 12 May 2016, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by daveathall

It looks fabulous.

I have always wanted a full black watch because I think they look stunning, (yours confirms this to me) but have always held off because I saw some (not Sinn) that were scratched and didn't look that good. How is the coating on your watch please?

Thanks. So far the manufacturer pvd is holding up. I wore it 3 days in a row in Phuket in the pool and playing on the crashing waves by the beach. I've seen pictures of some with good wear, so I'm sure in time it'll lose its coating.

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Rolex1974 · 12 May 2016, 05:39 AM

GMT II

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incontrol · 12 May 2016, 05:43 AM

I still have a hard time "beating" a watch that costs as little as $2,500! At the $1,000 level, on days when danger lurked, I wear my Seiko Titanium Shogun with Diashield coating. In 2 years, no scratches.

I also wear this ice hardened Damasko. Once again, after years of wearing, no scratches.

Of course, I wear my 16570 when there is a tiny bit of danger around! Haha!

KrismanX · 16 May 2016, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Psmith

Exp II has a cyclops

My remaining points still stand.

JorgeCCW · 16 May 2016, 08:26 AM

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DeeTee · 17 May 2016, 01:36 AM

Feels rock solid. I don't know if Pt can take more abuse than gold but it seems like it.

Trurolexer · 17 May 2016, 02:15 AM

I think Submariner ND. Perfect watch for beater

gtnator · 17 May 2016, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by incontrol

I still have a hard time "beating" a watch that costs as little as $2,500! At the $1,000 level, on days when danger lurked, I wear my Seiko Titanium Shogun with Diashield coating. In 2 years, no scratches.

I also wear this ice hardened Damasko. Once again, after years of wearing, no scratches.

Of course, I wear my 16570 when there is a tiny bit of danger around! Haha!

I like your post incontrol. Thank you for sharing.

Ruud Van Driver · 17 May 2016, 06:46 AM

G-Shock.

Suggesting anything with PCLs as a beater is nuts.

218225 · 29 May 2016, 05:38 PM

218225 · 29 May 2016, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 218225

Biking to the airport with my 4 year old son. Before yesterday chopping wood for the fireplace and working in the garden.
Plexis are somewhat more sensitive to scratching but I love mine.

As for the Zulu, cleaned the bracelets ;)

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TickTopia · 29 May 2016, 06:01 PM

116610

airchitect · 30 May 2016, 10:51 AM

I wouldn't say I'm in the position to treat any of my watches like a beater but I will say this.....id hike, mow, construct, fish, dive, row, cook, shower, turn a wrench, or just about anything else in my 42mm expii. My blnr on the other hand, I just want to look at and fondle like its a hot girl and I'm 17 again. It's kind of ridiculous. I know they both come from the same gene pool but the exp just oozes tough....the blnr....not so much....

linesiders · 30 May 2016, 11:06 AM

To Do or Tu Done. Tudor

Already walked the Tool Watch walk and still walking it.

mfer · 30 May 2016, 11:41 AM

Any Sport Rolex. Wear 'em.

rouxeny · 30 May 2016, 12:14 PM

Skx 007 has been a great beater so far.

I smile every time I look at it.

Kingair · 30 May 2016, 04:13 PM

Red Sub 😉

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Evo6 · 30 May 2016, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by daveathall

I rotate my Sinn watches as beaters, they are tough enough to bang, scrape and drop without marking any of them.

Agreed! The Sinn Tegemented steel is neigh unscratchable! I use my 857 for all my truly rough and tumble activities, although my SubC still plays in the water.

keschete · 31 May 2016, 12:23 AM

Submariner or Sea Dweller for sure!

beshannon · 31 May 2016, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Ragna

Mean, gorgeous, tough, watches that can rock it.

Which is THE ultimate everyday beater ?

I myself think the Milgauss leads the pack on this one.

Casio G-Shock

sea-dweller · 31 May 2016, 01:29 AM

G Shock!

8traque · 31 May 2016, 02:11 PM

My tool watches alternate based on what I'm doing... I have a t-touch for when I'm on my motorcycle or hiking. G-Shock for hunting or shooting, SKX007 for diving or anything around water, and a Khaki Field for general out-and-aboutness...

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denmanproject · 31 May 2016, 02:24 PM

Another vote for the 007 when the going gets rough!

buckeyechemie · 25 June 2019, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobby83

My new everyday beater/wearer

$450 bucks Hamilton Khaki Field, H10 movement 80 hour power reserve...easy to read and has a date window...can't go wrong with a down and dirty field watch

I’ll second that! Went with the champagne dial.

East Bay Rider · 25 June 2019, 12:14 PM

Seiko Monster.

12 May 2016, 05:43 AM	#96
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	Mean, gorgeous, tough, watches that can rock it. Which is THE ultimate beater ? I still have a hard time "beating" a watch that costs as little as $2,500! At the $1,000 level, on days when danger lurked, I wear my Seiko Titanium Shogun with Diashield coating. In 2 years, no scratches. I also wear this ice hardened Damasko. Once again, after years of wearing, no scratches. Of course, I wear my 16570 when there is a tiny bit of danger around! Haha! __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

16 May 2016, 08:26 AM	#98
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17 May 2016, 06:46 AM	#102
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,924	G-Shock. Suggesting anything with PCLs as a beater is nuts. __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

30 May 2016, 11:06 AM	#107
linesiders 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: RedSox Nation Watch: U Talkn Bout Wilis Posts: 5,421	To Do or Tu Done. Tudor Already walked the Tool Watch walk and still walking it. __________________ I'm a sailor peg. And I've lost my leg. Climbing up the top sails. I've lost my leg!

30 May 2016, 11:41 AM	#108
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	Any Sport Rolex. Wear 'em. __________________ member#3242

12 May 2016, 05:39 AM	#95
Rolex1974 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Charles Location: East Coast Watch: Rolex GMT II, TT Y Posts: 300	GMT II Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 May 2016, 02:15 AM	#100
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	I think Submariner ND. Perfect watch for beater

29 May 2016, 05:38 PM	#103
218225 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Netherlands Watch: 1655+216570 Posts: 497

29 May 2016, 06:01 PM	#105
TickTopia 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Wild West, USA Posts: 1,406	116610

30 May 2016, 10:51 AM	#106
airchitect "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: KY Watch: A few..... Posts: 3,784	I wouldn't say I'm in the position to treat any of my watches like a beater but I will say this.....id hike, mow, construct, fish, dive, row, cook, shower, turn a wrench, or just about anything else in my 42mm expii. My blnr on the other hand, I just want to look at and fondle like its a hot girl and I'm 17 again. It's kind of ridiculous. I know they both come from the same gene pool but the exp just oozes tough....the blnr....not so much....

30 May 2016, 12:14 PM	#109
rouxeny "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Andrew Location: Maui Posts: 686	Skx 007 has been a great beater so far. I smile every time I look at it.

31 May 2016, 12:23 AM	#112
keschete "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Kaya Location: Louisiana Watch: 116500 Posts: 3,575	Submariner or Sea Dweller for sure! __________________ GMT II BLNR, Submariner, Submariner Serti, Datejust, Daytona C, TT Yacht Master, Hulk Submariner, Pepsi GMT II

31 May 2016, 01:29 AM	#114
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	G Shock! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

31 May 2016, 02:11 PM	#115
8traque "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Tampa, FL Watch: Polar Explorer II Posts: 8	My tool watches alternate based on what I'm doing... I have a t-touch for when I'm on my motorcycle or hiking. G-Shock for hunting or shooting, SKX007 for diving or anything around water, and a Khaki Field for general out-and-aboutness... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

31 May 2016, 02:24 PM	#116
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,355	Another vote for the 007 when the going gets rough!

25 June 2019, 12:14 PM	#118
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 11,884	Seiko Monster. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

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