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chenx15 · 29 November 2008, 11:17 PM

i tried to post one in the other watch forum but no one replied so i'll post it here. i was advice by someone dear to me not to wear my rolex everyday because it might lead to some unfortunate events.

which beater should i get?

Casio - G-shock
seiko accutron chronograph
Timex iron man
Citizen ecodrive
stick with my guess steel pro and seiko divers which were always my beater for the last 8 years?

mike · 29 November 2008, 11:24 PM

I'm a big fan of the G-shock. I find the Atomic Solar models to be fantastic for rough use and of course spot on time keeping.

I use one more times than not to set the time on my more expensive pieces.

They're the new tool watch to me.

asadtiger · 29 November 2008, 11:45 PM

G-shock is very comfortable..many aren't so comfortable although tough enuff sure.

ahoude23 · 29 November 2008, 11:49 PM

Which model Rolex? I would wear it most days that you aren't afraid of physically damaging it. I personally like SS watches, so if one of yours is, that would be my #1 daily.

stevemulholland3 · 30 November 2008, 12:47 AM

just wear your rolex..thats what it was made for..

chenx15 · 30 November 2008, 01:04 AM

thanks everybody! i love wearing my rolex no doubt about that. i think i'll go with the casio g shock.

Letsgodiving · 30 November 2008, 03:09 PM

I own an Ironman for mountain biking because it is a little more low profile than a G-Shock otherwise I would have gone for the G. If you have a Seiko diver and weight is not an issue I would say go with the Seiko. That being said I can't see many situations where I would wear a sport Rolex. The only time I don't wear my SD is for mnt biking.

Latrodectus · 1 December 2008, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

I'm a big fan of the G-shock. I find the Atomic Solar models to be fantastic for rough use and of course spot on time keeping.

I use one more times than not to set the time on my more expensive pieces.

They're the new tool watch to me.

absolutely agree

Edmond Dantes · 1 December 2008, 03:23 AM

I have a Timex Ironman. It's ancient, but still works great. My everday watch, however, is my Sub Date.

shedlock2000 · 17 January 2009, 04:20 PM

Without being too bold, i would say that no-one has beat their watch much more than i have. I wear a Rolex. Its what they do best. Remember, some of the Rolex range were issued to officers in the war, then they did a stint as a recomended mil sub.

Getting beat up, is one of the things you buy a Rolex for in my opinion, like a Snap on wrench. Its no better at undooing nuts than many other wrenches, but if you want them to do it all day long, forever, you buy Snap on.

I buy Rolex. Never take it off (and they have been in some very questionable places!), and they have never missed a days work ever.

mretzloff · 17 January 2009, 04:26 PM

I've never tried on a G-shock, but I've heard nothing but good stuff about them. They're durable as it gets and come in many variations.

cody p · 17 January 2009, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by stevemulholland3

just wear your rolex..thats what it was made for..

Starwalker · 17 January 2009, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by cody p

Starwalker · 17 January 2009, 05:09 PM

p.s. why isnt swatch on that list? amazing beater watches......have had a bunch of them since elementary school and it was my university beater lol

rickyslam · 17 January 2009, 05:58 PM

my ss sub!

Dan Pierce · 17 January 2009, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by shedlock2000

Without being too bold, i would say that no-one has beat their watch much more than i have. I wear a Rolex. Its what they do best. Remember, some of the Rolex range were issued to officers in the war, then they did a stint as a recomended mil sub.

Getting beat up, is one of the things you buy a Rolex for in my opinion, like a Snap on wrench. Its no better at undooing nuts than many other wrenches, but if you want them to do it all day long, forever, you buy Snap on.

I buy Rolex. Never take it off (and they have been in some very questionable places!), and they have never missed a days work ever.

Steve, I hear ya' and I understand what you're saying.

However, bashing my Rolex against the railing of a scizzor lift because my hand slips while I'm trying to install a sign and graphic at 5:30 AM at an airport is not my idea of the best use for my Rolex. I'd rather use a quality beater for such abuse and save my Rolex and/ or Tudors for the good times. Jmho.

Oh, and my opinion on the perfect beater is the Marathon SAR.
dP

Ed Rooney · 18 January 2009, 12:39 AM

Every Rolex person should also have a Seiko diver and a G-shock in their collection.

TimeToGo · 18 January 2009, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by kfsal

View Poll Results: beater watches
casio g shock	21	63.64%
seiko accutron chronograph	2	6.06%
timex ironman	2	6.06%
stick with my guess and seiko divers watch which i had for 8 and 17 years?	11	33.33%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 33. You may not vote on this poll

30 November 2008, 03:09 PM	#7
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,310	I own an Ironman for mountain biking because it is a little more low profile than a G-Shock otherwise I would have gone for the G. If you have a Seiko diver and weight is not an issue I would say go with the Seiko. That being said I can't see many situations where I would wear a sport Rolex. The only time I don't wear my SD is for mnt biking. __________________ The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC)

17 January 2009, 04:20 PM	#10
shedlock2000 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: Canada Watch: 16753; Bellini Dia Posts: 1,770	Without being too bold, i would say that no-one has beat their watch much more than i have. I wear a Rolex. Its what they do best. Remember, some of the Rolex range were issued to officers in the war, then they did a stint as a recomended mil sub. Getting beat up, is one of the things you buy a Rolex for in my opinion, like a Snap on wrench. Its no better at undooing nuts than many other wrenches, but if you want them to do it all day long, forever, you buy Snap on. I buy Rolex. Never take it off (and they have been in some very questionable places!), and they have never missed a days work ever. __________________ The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it. SS Submariner no date 1992 (sold); SS GMT II 2007 (sold); SS GMT II C 2008 ('M' series) (sold); SS Sub C 2011 (sold); BB GMT 1971 (sold); Omega 50th GMT

17 January 2009, 04:26 PM	#11
mretzloff "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA Watch: Submariner Date Posts: 822	I've never tried on a G-shock, but I've heard nothing but good stuff about them. They're durable as it gets and come in many variations. __________________ "M" 16610 Submariner "M" 16570w Explorer II

29 November 2008, 11:17 PM	#1
chenx15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: somewhere Posts: 2,891	beater i tried to post one in the other watch forum but no one replied so i'll post it here. i was advice by someone dear to me not to wear my rolex everyday because it might lead to some unfortunate events. which beater should i get? Casio - G-shock seiko accutron chronograph Timex iron man Citizen ecodrive stick with my guess steel pro and seiko divers which were always my beater for the last 8 years?

29 November 2008, 11:24 PM	#2
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I'm a big fan of the G-shock. I find the Atomic Solar models to be fantastic for rough use and of course spot on time keeping. I use one more times than not to set the time on my more expensive pieces. They're the new tool watch to me.

29 November 2008, 11:45 PM	#3
asadtiger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Asad A. Awan Location: kabul, Afghanista Watch: Tissot PRX Posts: 2,698	G-shock is very comfortable..many aren't so comfortable although tough enuff sure.

29 November 2008, 11:49 PM	#4
ahoude23 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Michigan Watch: TAG Aquaracer Posts: 31	Which model Rolex? I would wear it most days that you aren't afraid of physically damaging it. I personally like SS watches, so if one of yours is, that would be my #1 daily.

30 November 2008, 12:47 AM	#5
stevemulholland3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: steven Location: tampa bay Watch: 1680 18k sub Posts: 6,673	just wear your rolex..thats what it was made for..

30 November 2008, 01:04 AM	#6
chenx15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: somewhere Posts: 2,891	thanks everybody! i love wearing my rolex no doubt about that. i think i'll go with the casio g shock.

1 December 2008, 03:23 AM	#9
Edmond Dantes Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston Watch: Submariner Date Posts: 76	I have a Timex Ironman. It's ancient, but still works great. My everday watch, however, is my Sub Date.

17 January 2009, 05:09 PM	#14
Starwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: aroundtheworld Watch: SS Daytona - BLACK Posts: 2,239	p.s. why isnt swatch on that list? amazing beater watches......have had a bunch of them since elementary school and it was my university beater lol

17 January 2009, 05:58 PM	#15
rickyslam "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Ricky Location: City of Sin Watch: Hulk, DaytonaC, DJ Posts: 1,149	my ss sub!

18 January 2009, 12:39 AM	#17
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	Every Rolex person should also have a Seiko diver and a G-shock in their collection.

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