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CaliSpecial · 4 April 2020, 01:45 AM

I was reading another thread on here where the OP had put away all his Rolex and had bought a G-Shock due to having a social conscience..

So on a lighter note, what is everyone wearing as a budget ‘beater’, or gardening watch? Let’s say up to a value of $150.00/£120.00

I’ll start... Casio Edifice, £74.00

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IndianRider · 4 April 2020, 01:55 AM

Sub date

Sorry, just saw the up to a value of $150.00/£120.00. I don't have a beater like that.

samson66 · 4 April 2020, 01:56 AM

I don't own a <$150 watch. Used to have a Garmin running watch but it crapped out on me. Been rotating my Rolex SD43 and Omega Co-Axial Moonphase since this all started. Gardening or yardwork - guess I'll go bare

RaZCaL · 4 April 2020, 01:59 AM

Orient Bambino

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Meyrin · 4 April 2020, 02:07 AM

My Sub 14060 is my daily "beater" (and one helluva "beater" it is!) as I don't have a cheap watch in that price range...but maybe I should get one!

While I respect that everyone has the right to their own view and opinions, I do think that anyone with a "social conscience" about wearing a Rolex now should never have bought one in the first place. Yes, I read that post too! I worked bloody hard to buy my Sub new in 1996, and nobody is going to make me think about not wearing it in these times. Anyway, it´s pretty much an "under-the-radar" watch imho...!

drockadam · 4 April 2020, 02:10 AM

SKX007/009 or any of the new Seiko Turtles SRP!

Stud Screw · 4 April 2020, 02:16 AM

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colpol · 4 April 2020, 04:56 AM

These are my 2 beaters

The seiko skx007 has for at least 10 years +
The Casio maybe 4/5 years. Cost me £19

I get as much enjoyment wearing the Casio as I do my DRSD. On holiday I get a kick messing about with the functions - alarm to wake up, setting the timer for the girls time in sun, etc

MBgle · 4 April 2020, 05:34 AM

Got this on today.

CaliSpecial · 4 April 2020, 07:30 AM

Some nice replies. I really like the look of those Seiko divers. Also that Timex has a nice, retro vibe.

Marchy · 4 April 2020, 09:35 AM

My current beater is a Tag, but since a few weeks ago I had been googling "Casio mudmaster". Previous beater was a Seiko SKX007, ok watch but not a fan. Never had a Casio but I read about this all the time so I'm curious.

steph06 · 4 April 2020, 04:07 PM

My beater is a 20.- Casio digital watch. I like it because as a child I had one and was always playing with the backlight (still do today) !

Aquaholic_user · 4 April 2020, 07:09 PM

My super beater. I fix cars and weld all the time with this watch. Theres some splatter on the case. Been my work watch for 6+ years. Only changed the crystal once. Though I probably will do again soon.

SM-N960U

gejay99 · 5 April 2020, 06:49 AM

I’d rather go Apple Watch and then rock the high end when appropriate

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Rolexoman · 5 April 2020, 07:29 AM

Don’t have yet but got a pretty good deal on a MAS Starfish Orange' Irukandji

ts3 · 5 April 2020, 07:45 AM

Budget beater watch? My beater for 20 years, an IWC Mark XV, cost less EUR 200 per annum including repairs despite having had a rough life. Its case got replaced after a climbing accident and the bracelet tore apart when I broke an arm. Still going strong though, both of us, and it remains my favorite watch despite the high-end stuff that arrived later.

Nsx_23 · 5 April 2020, 04:16 PM

I'd say this Sinn EZM3F and my MKII paradive are my current beater watches but I don't really beat on my watches in general; I use my watches a lot but I like to look after them too. I picked up this Sinn in a trade with a buddy of mine recently - he really wanted one of my watches and made me an offer i couldn't refuse.

I am however looking at getting a Scurfa watch for use when I can start going on dive trips again. I have previously used a Seiko Tuna but i always found the bezel a pain-in-the -axx to operate - the shroud often got in the way and the bezel action is pretty average.

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CaliSpecial · 5 April 2020, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nsx_23

I'd say this Sinn EZM3F and my MKII paradive are my current beater watches but I don't really beat on my watches in general; I use my watches a lot but I like to look after them too. I picked up this Sinn in a trade with a buddy of mine recently - he really wanted one of my watches and made me an offer i couldn't refuse.

I am however looking at getting a Scurfa watch for use when I can start going on dive trips again. I have previously used a Seiko Tuna but i always found the bezel a pain-in-the -axx to operate - the shroud often got in the way and the bezel action is pretty average.

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Really like both of those

sokoloka · 6 April 2020, 05:42 AM

https://www.zumiez.com/g-shock-ga210...tal-watch.html

Ordered this lil guy last night as something to goof around with. One of the few places with stock at MSRP.

outdoors_guy · 6 April 2020, 10:39 AM

I don’t beat on my watches, but I wear my North Flag as my sports and yardwork watch. What’s the point of having a durable watch made for activity if you don’t use it as intended?

Nsx_23 · 6 April 2020, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaliSpecial

Really like both of those

Thanks... they're both great watches. I was very impressed with the MKii; I find most microbrands are usually a bit hit and miss but the Paradive feels great.

bigfatpauli · 6 April 2020, 11:03 PM

One of these two.

Nsx_23 · 18 April 2020, 03:10 AM

This recently arrived in the mail; love the unique design and ecodrive makes for a convenient daily beater.

CaliSpecial · 18 April 2020, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nsx_23

This recently arrived in the mail; love the unique design and ecodrive makes for a convenient daily beater.

That’s different!

BisonHead · 18 April 2020, 08:08 AM

Some nice alternative watches there.

I have a lumi nox that's ancient and a Marathon navigator and a Seiko P watch that I have used over the years as an alternative to my normal daily.

Rebel · 18 April 2020, 08:10 AM

Tudor Submariner for daily wear as a United Methodist pastor. As soon as I walk in the house or head out in the yard, it's a Casio Illuminator til lights out.

schoolboy · 18 April 2020, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by outdoors_guy

I don’t beat on my watches, but I wear my North Flag as my sports and yardwork watch. What’s the point of having a durable watch made for activity if you don’t use it as intended?

Agree

I use my Datejust and cheaper watches almost with everything I do.

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schoolboy · 18 April 2020, 08:21 AM

My cheapest watch is a Timex expedition chrono.

And maaaaaan

It’s a lot of watch for $70 or whatever it retails for. I bought it on a sale at target for $25 I think?

Has a functional chronograph, with a jumping hour hand for traveling! And a light for when it’s dark out.

I mostly use that one for running.

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enjoythemusic · 18 April 2020, 08:49 AM

~$35 online. Cheap fun :)

Watch Rob · 18 April 2020, 08:52 AM

Casio G-Shock DW5600. About 50 bucks.

4 April 2020, 01:45 AM	#1
CaliSpecial "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Essex Posts: 90	Budget ‘Beater’ Watch I was reading another thread on here where the OP had put away all his Rolex and had bought a G-Shock due to having a social conscience.. So on a lighter note, what is everyone wearing as a budget ‘beater’, or gardening watch? Let’s say up to a value of $150.00/£120.00 I’ll start... Casio Edifice, £74.00 3D639B01-257A-4B51-88CE-23E41587E0DE.jpeg 954CED18-E2BC-4815-A309-EDC8623D144B.jpeg

4 April 2020, 02:10 AM	#6
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	SKX007/009 or any of the new Seiko Turtles SRP! __________________ - Adam Instagram: @GMTSUBTIME

4 April 2020, 02:16 AM	#7
Stud Screw "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Detroit Watch: 16233 Posts: 782	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ “Better to have thunk wrong than not thunk at all.”

5 April 2020, 06:49 AM	#14
gejay99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: San Francisco Posts: 371	I’d rather go Apple Watch and then rock the high end when appropriate Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @madelocalinvesting

6 April 2020, 05:42 AM	#19
sokoloka "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Eric Location: San Diego Watch: Audemars Piguet Posts: 1,547	https://www.zumiez.com/g-shock-ga210...tal-watch.html Ordered this lil guy last night as something to goof around with. One of the few places with stock at MSRP. __________________ Instagram: @rough.af

4 April 2020, 01:55 AM	#2
IndianRider Banned Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: on the road Watch: ing shameless Posts: 569	Sub date Sorry, just saw the up to a value of $150.00/£120.00. I don't have a beater like that.

4 April 2020, 01:56 AM	#3
samson66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Eastern Shore, MD Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 12,898	I don't own a <$150 watch. Used to have a Garmin running watch but it crapped out on me. Been rotating my Rolex SD43 and Omega Co-Axial Moonphase since this all started. Gardening or yardwork - guess I'll go bare

4 April 2020, 01:59 AM	#4
RaZCaL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: NYC Watch: 116500,116610,VCO Posts: 844	Orient Bambino Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 April 2020, 02:07 AM	#5
Meyrin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Ian Location: Hamburg Watch: Sub 14060 Posts: 1,116	My Sub 14060 is my daily "beater" (and one helluva "beater" it is!) as I don't have a cheap watch in that price range...but maybe I should get one! While I respect that everyone has the right to their own view and opinions, I do think that anyone with a "social conscience" about wearing a Rolex now should never have bought one in the first place. Yes, I read that post too! I worked bloody hard to buy my Sub new in 1996, and nobody is going to make me think about not wearing it in these times. Anyway, it´s pretty much an "under-the-radar" watch imho...!

4 April 2020, 07:30 AM	#10
CaliSpecial "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Essex Posts: 90	Some nice replies. I really like the look of those Seiko divers. Also that Timex has a nice, retro vibe.

4 April 2020, 09:35 AM	#11
Marchy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Asia Posts: 64	My current beater is a Tag, but since a few weeks ago I had been googling "Casio mudmaster". Previous beater was a Seiko SKX007, ok watch but not a fan. Never had a Casio but I read about this all the time so I'm curious.

4 April 2020, 04:07 PM	#12
steph06 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Geneva, CH Watch: JLC 140.6.98 Posts: 93	My beater is a 20.- Casio digital watch. I like it because as a child I had one and was always playing with the backlight (still do today) !

4 April 2020, 07:09 PM	#13
Aquaholic_user "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Rich Location: US Posts: 487	My super beater. I fix cars and weld all the time with this watch. Theres some splatter on the case. Been my work watch for 6+ years. Only changed the crystal once. Though I probably will do again soon. SM-N960U

5 April 2020, 07:45 AM	#16
ts3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Europe Posts: 3,227	Budget beater watch? My beater for 20 years, an IWC Mark XV, cost less EUR 200 per annum including repairs despite having had a rough life. Its case got replaced after a climbing accident and the bracelet tore apart when I broke an arm. Still going strong though, both of us, and it remains my favorite watch despite the high-end stuff that arrived later.

5 April 2020, 04:16 PM	#17
Nsx_23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Earth Posts: 607	I'd say this Sinn EZM3F and my MKII paradive are my current beater watches but I don't really beat on my watches in general; I use my watches a lot but I like to look after them too. I picked up this Sinn in a trade with a buddy of mine recently - he really wanted one of my watches and made me an offer i couldn't refuse. I am however looking at getting a Scurfa watch for use when I can start going on dive trips again. I have previously used a Seiko Tuna but i always found the bezel a pain-in-the -axx to operate - the shroud often got in the way and the bezel action is pretty average. Sent from my SM-G9860 using Tapatalk

6 April 2020, 11:03 PM	#22
bigfatpauli "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Toronto Posts: 684	One of these two.

18 April 2020, 03:10 AM	#23
Nsx_23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Earth Posts: 607	This recently arrived in the mail; love the unique design and ecodrive makes for a convenient daily beater.

18 April 2020, 08:08 AM	#25
BisonHead "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: UK Watch: Sub,SD,DJ,OP Posts: 1,950	Some nice alternative watches there. I have a lumi nox that's ancient and a Marathon navigator and a Seiko P watch that I have used over the years as an alternative to my normal daily.

18 April 2020, 08:10 AM	#26
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,057	Tudor Submariner for daily wear as a United Methodist pastor. As soon as I walk in the house or head out in the yard, it's a Casio Illuminator til lights out. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

18 April 2020, 08:21 AM	#28
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	My cheapest watch is a Timex expedition chrono. And maaaaaan It’s a lot of watch for $70 or whatever it retails for. I bought it on a sale at target for $25 I think? Has a functional chronograph, with a jumping hour hand for traveling! And a light for when it’s dark out. I mostly use that one for running. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 April 2020, 08:49 AM	#29
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,406	~$35 online. Cheap fun :) __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

18 April 2020, 08:52 AM	#30
Watch Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: 114200 Posts: 1,265	Casio G-Shock DW5600. About 50 bucks.

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