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climblaw25 · 16 October 2016, 09:04 AM

It seems that most dedicated Rolex enthusiasts seems to also have a G-Shock or some other "inexpensive" watch for yard work, working on the car, etc.

My questions are what do you typically wear for these "chores," and why?

I personally own several Timex watches that work very well for me. I suppose the only drawback is having to change batteries every once in a blue moon.

Kevin of Larchmont · 16 October 2016, 09:10 AM

That's what my Pelagos is for. I have a Sieko SKX007 but I never wear it. The Pelagos is more fun. Also, it's my designated water watch.

RolexZen · 16 October 2016, 09:12 AM

My primary beater weekend/beach/pool/yard work/washing the car watch is a Citizen Promaster diver. No battery to change, keeps accurate time, even after sitting unworn for several days.

tifosi · 16 October 2016, 09:12 AM

If the activity isn't safe enough for my Sub, then I don't wear a watch. Yard work, sure. Working on the car, no.

japenney · 16 October 2016, 09:13 AM

Agree that the pelagos is a great tool watch. Has the looks and functionality of a tool watch. It gets the job done.

Rockrolex · 16 October 2016, 09:19 AM

I try to switch off watches on a daily basis. I have about 15 watches that range in purchase price from about $150 to $15,000. They all get worn on a regular basis.

RXAPPP · 16 October 2016, 09:21 AM

A Seiko turtle is my holiday beach/dive watch. Every collection should IMO have a real cheap beater for the dirty work. All that said I know some use their sub for anything and everything

Masteryacht · 16 October 2016, 09:22 AM

Tag

ajas · 16 October 2016, 09:30 AM

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JohnLT · 16 October 2016, 09:38 AM

My cheap watch

brandrea · 16 October 2016, 09:42 AM

Seiko diver here

drfaulkner · 16 October 2016, 09:44 AM

My construction work and dodgy neighborhood watch

cop414 · 16 October 2016, 09:50 AM

I wore this for years as a police officer so it holds some special meaning to me, I still wear it when doing things where my Rolex might be damaged. On the ladder cleaning gutters, washing the car, going for a run then it's Gshock time. Solar powered, resets itself every night to the atomic clock, these things just can't be beat for the price. Holly and I got her son the same one when he was in the Marines and he wore it as an aerial observer in a Sea Stallion helicopter, he still wears his to this day. Tough inexpensive watches.

dreamcar88 · 16 October 2016, 09:51 AM

I have some guess beaters and micheal kors

Tudorpa · 16 October 2016, 09:52 AM

Mine is my circa 1999 Breitling Blackbird. From the gym to the kitchen and around the world.

Bancer · 16 October 2016, 09:53 AM

The Seiko automatic divers are the best beaters. Very accurate and built like a bomb shelter. Can't go wrong and can do anything even work on your car!

denmanproject · 16 October 2016, 10:04 AM

SKX007

beer · 16 October 2016, 10:11 AM

i wear my rolex for outdoor work and expeditions and by far the most dangerous thing i do with it is type on a macbook...the metal edge of the laptop really messes up the clasp and bracelet...so to overcome this hazard i simply put it on a strap

(or just take it off as my computer has a clock

)

fungo · 16 October 2016, 10:21 AM

This. Go anywhere, hiking, diving, you name it. Anything from Altitude meter to temperature read. All in one package. Solar battery supposedly last 10-15 years. Good enough if you were Cast Away in some island.

J!m · 16 October 2016, 10:21 AM

Another "double-oh-seven" for me too. It's been my daily- doing some pipe fitting and sweating today- a couple nice burns to show for it too.

smeowly · 16 October 2016, 10:27 AM

Tag heuer aquaracer that's about 11 years old

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Headshrinker · 16 October 2016, 10:38 AM

I have a handful of Russian Piljot watches as well as a Casio and Garmin HR watch.

multimedia · 16 October 2016, 10:41 AM

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Slippy Chips · 16 October 2016, 10:42 AM

This 1980's Breitling;

rolexnub · 16 October 2016, 10:46 AM

I bought this retro Casio for CDN$21 only at Amazon.ca. It reminded me of one of many inexpensive watches I had when I was growing up.

BradSomrak · 16 October 2016, 10:49 AM

GShock.

AK797 · 16 October 2016, 11:13 AM

My TBB guards my PMs from the realms of danger.

77T · 16 October 2016, 11:25 AM

There is no job to ornery or dirty, dangerous or cantankerous for a Rolex - having said that, there is a $2 insurance policy that I recommend.

Simply wear a terry cloth wristband over your watch. When you want to see the time, pull it back. When you want to wipe your brow, just run it across.

watchmavan · 16 October 2016, 11:27 AM

Low risk: Tag Heuer Aquaracer
Higher risk: Seiko Explorer or soon to arrive 007

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sechsgang · 16 October 2016, 11:36 AM

I use my Pelagos or one of the black bay's in that case. Though my explorer 2 works as well.

16 October 2016, 09:04 AM	#1
climblaw25 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: location location Watch: too much Netflix Posts: 429	"Inexpensive" Watch to Complement Your Rolex It seems that most dedicated Rolex enthusiasts seems to also have a G-Shock or some other "inexpensive" watch for yard work, working on the car, etc. My questions are what do you typically wear for these "chores," and why? I personally own several Timex watches that work very well for me. I suppose the only drawback is having to change batteries every once in a blue moon.

16 October 2016, 09:12 AM	#4
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	If the activity isn't safe enough for my Sub, then I don't wear a watch. Yard work, sure. Working on the car, no. __________________ Russ

16 October 2016, 09:19 AM	#6
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,536	I try to switch off watches on a daily basis. I have about 15 watches that range in purchase price from about $150 to $15,000. They all get worn on a regular basis. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

16 October 2016, 09:51 AM	#14
dreamcar88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Florida Watch: 116334 dj blue dia Posts: 198	I have some guess beaters and micheal kors __________________ james_richardson88 instagram

16 October 2016, 10:11 AM	#18
beer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Watch Dealer atm! Watch: all Posts: 2,800	i wear my rolex for outdoor work and expeditions and by far the most dangerous thing i do with it is type on a macbook...the metal edge of the laptop really messes up the clasp and bracelet...so to overcome this hazard i simply put it on a strap (or just take it off as my computer has a clock ) __________________

16 October 2016, 09:10 AM	#2
Kevin of Larchmont 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: The Doghouse Watch: Ingersoll Mickey Posts: 2,878	That's what my Pelagos is for. I have a Sieko SKX007 but I never wear it. The Pelagos is more fun. Also, it's my designated water watch.

16 October 2016, 09:12 AM	#3
RolexZen "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Atlanta Watch: No Rolex Posts: 722	My primary beater weekend/beach/pool/yard work/washing the car watch is a Citizen Promaster diver. No battery to change, keeps accurate time, even after sitting unworn for several days.

16 October 2016, 09:13 AM	#5
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	Agree that the pelagos is a great tool watch. Has the looks and functionality of a tool watch. It gets the job done.

16 October 2016, 09:21 AM	#7
RXAPPP "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Blue Planet Watch: 5 Posts: 1,201	A Seiko turtle is my holiday beach/dive watch. Every collection should IMO have a real cheap beater for the dirty work. All that said I know some use their sub for anything and everything

16 October 2016, 09:22 AM	#8
Masteryacht "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: USA Watch: 16622,BLNR,116500 Posts: 975	Tag

16 October 2016, 09:30 AM	#9
ajas "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Will Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SubC, Pam, Speede Posts: 3,140	Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

16 October 2016, 09:42 AM	#11
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,969	Seiko diver here

16 October 2016, 09:52 AM	#15
Tudorpa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Alpharetta,Ga Watch: Rolex GMT; Panerai Posts: 46	Mine is my circa 1999 Breitling Blackbird. From the gym to the kitchen and around the world.

16 October 2016, 09:53 AM	#16
Bancer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 24	The Seiko automatic divers are the best beaters. Very accurate and built like a bomb shelter. Can't go wrong and can do anything even work on your car!

16 October 2016, 10:04 AM	#17
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,372	SKX007

16 October 2016, 10:21 AM	#19
fungo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Andi Location: All over Watch: all kinds Posts: 309	This. Go anywhere, hiking, diving, you name it. Anything from Altitude meter to temperature read. All in one package. Solar battery supposedly last 10-15 years. Good enough if you were Cast Away in some island.

16 October 2016, 10:27 AM	#21
smeowly "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: singapore Posts: 331	Tag heuer aquaracer that's about 11 years old Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 October 2016, 10:41 AM	#23
multimedia "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Joe Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,835	P8233705.jpg P8233706.jpg 5.jpg Cheers, Joe __________________ "Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works." - S.J.

16 October 2016, 10:42 AM	#24
Slippy Chips "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Dirty South Posts: 629	This 1980's Breitling;

16 October 2016, 11:13 AM	#27
AK797 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,278	My TBB guards my PMs from the realms of danger.

16 October 2016, 11:25 AM	#28
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,853	There is no job to ornery or dirty, dangerous or cantankerous for a Rolex - having said that, there is a $2 insurance policy that I recommend. Simply wear a terry cloth wristband over your watch. When you want to see the time, pull it back. When you want to wipe your brow, just run it across. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

16 October 2016, 11:27 AM	#29
watchmavan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Michael Location: Melbourne, Aust Watch: Polar 16570 Posts: 1,166	Low risk: Tag Heuer Aquaracer Higher risk: Seiko Explorer or soon to arrive 007 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

16 October 2016, 11:36 AM	#30
sechsgang "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,445	I use my Pelagos or one of the black bay's in that case. Though my explorer 2 works as well.

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