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mp0610 · 20 March 2007, 08:29 AM

Guys and Gals,

What watch do you use as an alterative to your Rolex or other fine timepiece for those hands-on work jobs such as cutting grass or other down-and-dirty jobs. I am looking for something that I won't fret over if it gets scratched up, but one that will with stand the abuse it will go through. Any suggestions?

President · 20 March 2007, 08:30 AM

Invicta, Seiko or Christopher Ward.

worktolivelife · 20 March 2007, 08:43 AM

wearing my Alpha PN Chronograph is a "carefree" experience!!! therefore enjoyable in a different way.

steve

mp0610 · 20 March 2007, 09:25 AM

What do you guys think of Tissot? I really like the look of the T-Race T90.4.446.31 with a SS and rubber blend band. I am leaning toward the quartz end for this watch, as I don't want to have to set it every time and I don't plan keeping this on a winder. Has anybody had experience with Tissot?

dman · 20 March 2007, 11:19 AM

I ususally take off a Panerai and put a Rolex on to do dirty work. Then there are the Seiko divers (BM, Sam. BLK Knight, WHT Knight) or a few G shocks.

Hard to beat the Seikos.

President · 20 March 2007, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mp0610

What do you guys think of Tissot? I really like the look of the T-Race T90.4.446.31 with a SS and rubber blend band. I am leaning toward the quartz end for this watch, as I don't want to have to set it every time and I don't plan keeping this on a winder. Has anybody had experience with Tissot?

I own a Tissot and they're good watches but you should really look at the CWs first.

http://www.christopherward.co.uk/

dman · 21 March 2007, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by President

I own a Tissot and they're good watches but you should really look at the CWs first.

http://www.christopherward.co.uk/

A Ward over a Tissot as a tool watch? Drugs really are bad for a persons brain.

Prince · 20 March 2007, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mp0610

Guys and Gals,

What watch do you use as an alterative to your Rolex or other fine timepiece for those hands-on work jobs such as cutting grass or other down-and-dirty jobs. I am looking for something that I won't fret over if it gets scratched up, but one that will with stand the abuse it will go through. Any suggestions?

The SEIKO Black Monster:

Tough as nails but a fine timepiece to boot. I recommend getting it on the rubber strap, like I did. It is even tougher that way!

Rockrolex · 20 March 2007, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mp0610

Guys and Gals,

What watch do you use as an alterative to your Rolex or other fine timepiece for those hands-on work jobs such as cutting grass or other down-and-dirty jobs. I am looking for something that I won't fret over if it gets scratched up, but one that will with stand the abuse it will go through. Any suggestions?

The only watch I have that I know will stand up to any abuse I can give it is any one of my Rollies. I wouldn't even trust my Casios as much.

kakalika · 20 March 2007, 12:41 PM

This is my beater watch. I wore it while tiling my basement floor. Boy did it pick up some scratches. I was able to buff most of them out with a scotch brite pad.
Only paid about $50.00 for it. To my surprise, it keeps very good time with it's Japanese movement.

roadcarver · 20 March 2007, 02:06 PM

Seiko SKX007 on rubber strap... tough as nails.

Incurable · 20 March 2007, 02:40 PM

The Seiko's are a great value. Don't know how scratch resistant the "Hardlex" crystals are though. If you don't mind a non-hacking, non-manual wind movement, the 7s26 is pretty bulletproof. Mine runs unacceptably fast but they're a breeze to regulate. There's also a huge selection of styles in the divers and Seiko 5 line. For an affordable automatic, they are hard to beat for the cost...

roadcarver · 21 March 2007, 12:22 AM

Ya I noticed that my SKX007 which has the 7s26 is running a few minutes fast. I had it regulated once, but my son dropped the watch when he was playing with it and I have not been back to the Seiko service center for a regulation.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Incurable

The Seiko's are a great value. Don't know how scratch resistant the "Hardlex" crystals are though. If you don't mind a non-hacking, non-manual wind movement, the 7s26 is pretty bulletproof. Mine runs unacceptably fast but they're a breeze to regulate. There's also a huge selection of styles in the divers and Seiko 5 line. For an affordable automatic, they are hard to beat for the cost...

Solo118 · 20 March 2007, 03:16 PM

Breitling?

roadcarver · 21 March 2007, 12:23 AM

The SuperOcean (prior to the Avenger like cases) with the Professional bracelet would be good tool watches.

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Originally Posted by Solo118

Breitling?

Earl · 21 March 2007, 03:17 AM

heck you bought the Rolex to wear or look at? And the fact the subs and SD were built to with stand the depth and all hard things fould under the sea, it should with stand the riggers of mowing the lawn or hamering a nail in, it's a rugged watch!

President · 21 March 2007, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mp0610

Guys and Gals,

What watch do you use as an alterative to your Rolex or other fine timepiece for those hands-on work jobs such as cutting grass or other down-and-dirty jobs. I am looking for something that I won't fret over if it gets scratched up, but one that will with stand the abuse it will go through. Any suggestions?

Mr. K · 27 March 2007, 02:46 PM

Had an invicta, now use a timex for those rough jobs.

samstang · 29 March 2007, 04:42 AM

I bought an invicta pro diver off ebay for about $100, water resistant to 600', automatic, nice size 43mm. bought one for my wife too, ladies automatic. sometimes I also wear the swiss army, or the seiko.

Sam

Blown Wide Open · 21 March 2007, 10:21 PM

Hard to beat an Omega for the price and durability.

Patrick

President · 21 March 2007, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blown Wide Open

Hard to beat an Omega for the price and durability.

Patrick

I would certainly be fretting if I scratched up an Omega, wouldn't you?

nko51 · 21 March 2007, 10:43 PM

I would say Limes!

Edensknight · 26 March 2007, 08:32 AM

A Chase Durer Special Forces UDT 1000XL in Black: www.chase-durer.com.
One of the nicest watch purchases I have ever made as a watch enthusiast! Great detail, and, extremely hefty with solid SS end links, divers extension clasp, 3 subdials, 60 minute rotating bezel, compass, and, H2O resistant to 1000FT. This watch also comes in a beautiful Burlwood display box and 2 year warranty.

Edensknight · 26 March 2007, 08:34 AM

A Chase Durer Special Forces UDT 1000XL in Black: www.chase-durer.com. Also, see www.4abnet.com then click onto the Chase Durer symbol.

Frankly, this is one of the nicest watch purchases I have ever made as a watch enthusiast! Great detail, and, extremely hefty with solid SS end links, divers extension clasp, 3 subdials, 60 minute rotating bezel, compass, and, H2O resistant to 1000FT. This watch also comes in a beautiful Burlwood display box and 2 year warranty.

haakon59 · 26 March 2007, 09:52 AM

Anything where there is a "realistic" or "likely" chance I might ruin the watch, I would recommend Casio G-shock, not only are they cheap, but they are tough. They have always done well by me in those situations.

TARDIS · 26 March 2007, 03:18 PM

I think it all depends on what your outlook on life is and the attitude you have towards your Rolex whether or not you need a daily beater.

A good friend of mine wears a U series Submariner. He has worn it everday of his life since his wife gave it to him for a birthday present 10 yrs ago. He has no other watch that I know of.

He is an electrician and works on construction sites. He exposes the watch to all dust, mud, water, shock (as in banging). When he finishes each day, he just rinses the watch under a tap. The bracelet is scored so much is looks like its made of aluminium. The watch itself looks weathered too, The case has dings all over and the crystal has a few chips in it. He says it keeps very good time.

I once asked him over a beer or two

why he wears such an expensive timepiece as an everyday watch in his line of work. He gave me two reasons.

His wife bought it for him and he won't wear anything else.

The other reason he gave was he cannot understand the mindset of folks who buy tough watches and 'molly coddle' them. He said its like these guys who drive around in gleaming imported 4wd (suv) and never take them off the bitumen road and never use them to their full potential by driving through the bush.

In a way, I had to agree with him....... to an extent.

Subfiend · 29 March 2007, 07:52 AM

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Subfiend · 29 March 2007, 07:52 AM

I wear a Rolex for all my heavy work. That's why I own them, because they can take a beating.

When I am not wearing one of the Rolex watches from the collection (usually a Sub), I usually have on one of my Omega Speedmasters.

brdl04 · 31 March 2007, 02:45 AM

I like the Tag Heuer, Formula 1. nice watch and under $1000, cant beat it....well you can...and it will still look good!

Hellcat65 · 31 March 2007, 03:15 AM

Well...since you asked.
Ive been wearing a Fossil "Blue" chrono. watch to work as of lately. I picked it up for next to nothing....heck, there only around $100 brand new and I got this for less than half that.
I love it.

20 March 2007, 08:29 AM	#1
mp0610 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA Posts: 30	Good work alternative to Rolex Guys and Gals, What watch do you use as an alterative to your Rolex or other fine timepiece for those hands-on work jobs such as cutting grass or other down-and-dirty jobs. I am looking for something that I won't fret over if it gets scratched up, but one that will with stand the abuse it will go through. Any suggestions?

20 March 2007, 08:43 AM	#3
worktolivelife "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,365	wearing my Alpha PN Chronograph is a "carefree" experience!!! therefore enjoyable in a different way. steve __________________ MEMBER NO.142

20 March 2007, 11:19 AM	#5
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	I ususally take off a Panerai and put a Rolex on to do dirty work. Then there are the Seiko divers (BM, Sam. BLK Knight, WHT Knight) or a few G shocks. Hard to beat the Seikos. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

20 March 2007, 12:41 PM	#10
kakalika "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Minnesota, USA Watch: SS Sub-Date Posts: 505	This is my beater watch. I wore it while tiling my basement floor. Boy did it pick up some scratches. I was able to buff most of them out with a scotch brite pad. Only paid about $50.00 for it. To my surprise, it keeps very good time with it's Japanese movement. __________________ I thought I was mistaken, but then I realized I was wrong.

20 March 2007, 02:06 PM	#11
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Seiko SKX007 on rubber strap... tough as nails. __________________ I'm just a cook...

20 March 2007, 08:30 AM	#2
President Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: M.Thatcher MP Location: Le Locle Watch: Bear Grylls Posts: 2,913	Invicta, Seiko or Christopher Ward.

20 March 2007, 09:25 AM	#4
mp0610 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA Posts: 30	What do you guys think of Tissot? I really like the look of the T-Race T90.4.446.31 with a SS and rubber blend band. I am leaning toward the quartz end for this watch, as I don't want to have to set it every time and I don't plan keeping this on a winder. Has anybody had experience with Tissot?

20 March 2007, 02:40 PM	#12
Incurable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Pat Location: PNW Watch: your P's and Q's Posts: 2,549	The Seiko's are a great value. Don't know how scratch resistant the "Hardlex" crystals are though. If you don't mind a non-hacking, non-manual wind movement, the 7s26 is pretty bulletproof. Mine runs unacceptably fast but they're a breeze to regulate. There's also a huge selection of styles in the divers and Seiko 5 line. For an affordable automatic, they are hard to beat for the cost... __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 16710 (Blk/Blk) Rolex Explorer 114270 Sinn 356 Sa Flieger Limes Endurance 1Tausend Too many others... #2592 It may seem like I'm doing nothing but, at a cellular level, I'm actually quite busy...

20 March 2007, 03:16 PM	#14
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,091	Breitling?

21 March 2007, 03:17 AM	#16
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	heck you bought the Rolex to wear or look at? And the fact the subs and SD were built to with stand the depth and all hard things fould under the sea, it should with stand the riggers of mowing the lawn or hamering a nail in, it's a rugged watch!

27 March 2007, 02:46 PM	#18
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,078	Had an invicta, now use a timex for those rough jobs.

29 March 2007, 04:42 AM	#19
samstang "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: waterville, oh Posts: 14	I bought an invicta pro diver off ebay for about $100, water resistant to 600', automatic, nice size 43mm. bought one for my wife too, ladies automatic. sometimes I also wear the swiss army, or the seiko. Sam

21 March 2007, 10:21 PM	#20
Blown Wide Open "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Patrick Location: Pennsylvania Watch: All with a crown. Posts: 504	Hard to beat an Omega for the price and durability. Patrick __________________ "I wouldn't be part of any club that would have me as a member." Instagram: El_Diablo_Rosso

21 March 2007, 10:43 PM	#22
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	I would say Limes! __________________

26 March 2007, 08:32 AM	#23
Edensknight Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 407	A Chase Durer Special Forces UDT 1000XL in Black: www.chase-durer.com. One of the nicest watch purchases I have ever made as a watch enthusiast! Great detail, and, extremely hefty with solid SS end links, divers extension clasp, 3 subdials, 60 minute rotating bezel, compass, and, H2O resistant to 1000FT. This watch also comes in a beautiful Burlwood display box and 2 year warranty.

26 March 2007, 08:34 AM	#24
Edensknight Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 407	A Chase Durer Special Forces UDT 1000XL in Black: www.chase-durer.com. Also, see www.4abnet.com then click onto the Chase Durer symbol. Frankly, this is one of the nicest watch purchases I have ever made as a watch enthusiast! Great detail, and, extremely hefty with solid SS end links, divers extension clasp, 3 subdials, 60 minute rotating bezel, compass, and, H2O resistant to 1000FT. This watch also comes in a beautiful Burlwood display box and 2 year warranty.

26 March 2007, 09:52 AM	#25
haakon59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,571	Anything where there is a "realistic" or "likely" chance I might ruin the watch, I would recommend Casio G-shock, not only are they cheap, but they are tough. They have always done well by me in those situations.

26 March 2007, 03:18 PM	#26
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	I think it all depends on what your outlook on life is and the attitude you have towards your Rolex whether or not you need a daily beater. A good friend of mine wears a U series Submariner. He has worn it everday of his life since his wife gave it to him for a birthday present 10 yrs ago. He has no other watch that I know of. He is an electrician and works on construction sites. He exposes the watch to all dust, mud, water, shock (as in banging). When he finishes each day, he just rinses the watch under a tap. The bracelet is scored so much is looks like its made of aluminium. The watch itself looks weathered too, The case has dings all over and the crystal has a few chips in it. He says it keeps very good time. I once asked him over a beer or two why he wears such an expensive timepiece as an everyday watch in his line of work. He gave me two reasons. His wife bought it for him and he won't wear anything else. The other reason he gave was he cannot understand the mindset of folks who buy tough watches and 'molly coddle' them. He said its like these guys who drive around in gleaming imported 4wd (suv) and never take them off the bitumen road and never use them to their full potential by driving through the bush. In a way, I had to agree with him....... to an extent. Last edited by TARDIS; 26 March 2007 at 10:32 PM..

29 March 2007, 07:52 AM	#27
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	. __________________ Subfiend

31 March 2007, 02:45 AM	#29
brdl04 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Clearwater FL Posts: 4	Good Work Watch I like the Tag Heuer, Formula 1. nice watch and under $1000, cant beat it....well you can...and it will still look good!

31 March 2007, 03:15 AM	#30
Hellcat65 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Mike Location: North Carolina Posts: 238	Well...since you asked. Ive been wearing a Fossil "Blue" chrono. watch to work as of lately. I picked it up for next to nothing....heck, there only around $100 brand new and I got this for less than half that. I love it.

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