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Old 15 January 2022, 09:16 AM   #61
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Theres a sub on ebay that looks like its been through a cement truck only $7800

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Old 15 January 2022, 09:16 AM   #62
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Sounds like the OPs 1990s 34 mm AK is the perfectly positioned to be the watch he's looking for. Best wishes
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Old 15 January 2022, 09:33 AM   #63
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Tudor BB58s are nice options for this. If it must be a Rolex, an old Air King or for a few more dollars a 14270 Explorer are good options.
Agree, the BB58 would be the way to go. That's my go to beater
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Old 15 January 2022, 10:07 AM   #64
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Do you realise the damage that you are doing to this watch?

These watches are not designed to be worn under any circumstance, they should be kept wrapped up and left in a dark safe, only removed for anniversaries and special holidays.

The way that you are using these well built, accurate and reliable watches is a disgrace, my god you could even scratch it, hang your head in shame for abusing this watch.





Seriously, great seeing a watch being worn as it should be and not wrapped in cotton wool.


While I agree watches should be worn and enjoyed without worry, I scratch my head a bit on mixing stucco and spray painting in one haha
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Old 15 January 2022, 10:23 AM   #65
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While I agree watches should be worn and enjoyed without worry, I scratch my head a bit on mixing stucco and spray painting in one haha

I scratch my head when watches sit idly by in the safe.


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Old 15 January 2022, 10:34 AM   #66
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My AirKing for me, great daily
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Old 15 January 2022, 10:35 AM   #67
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The 3 you own right now i'd rock as beaters. They are durable, give it a try.
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Old 15 January 2022, 10:36 AM   #68
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Thanksk for the feedback! Just going to use the Airking for my beater watch.....
I think you’ll find the size more than fine once you wear it a bit. I wear a 34 mm OP for my weekend watch and, after moving it to a SS jubilee bracelet I’ve found it’s held up nicely, feels large enough, and tells me the time as it should :)
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Old 15 January 2022, 10:38 AM   #69
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Tudor Ranger or 14270
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Old 15 January 2022, 10:41 AM   #70
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I wear my Sub daily...it does fine and you can use dishwashing equipment to restore the finish if you so desire, so it's a pretty easy watch to maintain. If 5K is a hard budget and you don't want to wear what you have, a nice automatic Seiko is cheap and great. Used Breitlings with ETA movements are damned near indestructible. If you like a larger watch, the Superocean is really nice and you can find nice examples for only a few thousand...it's a lot of watch. In terms of 5K for Rolex tho, you're limited in 2022...
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Old 15 January 2022, 06:04 PM   #71
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Looking for a Beater Rolex.....

Bought SD 16600 for $5k with no tax - Portland, Oregon circa 2013. That’s about as indestructible as they come, but unfortunately, they aren’t that price anymore, but the 16600 is probably the best Rolex “tough watch” value available today, so stretch a bit and get that one.



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Old 15 January 2022, 06:36 PM   #72
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I wear my Sub daily...it does fine and you can use dishwashing equipment to restore the finish if you so desire, so it's a pretty easy watch to maintain. If 5K is a hard budget and you don't want to wear what you have, a nice automatic Seiko is cheap and great. Used Breitlings with ETA movements are damned near indestructible. If you like a larger watch, the Superocean is really nice and you can find nice examples for only a few thousand...it's a lot of watch. In terms of 5K for Rolex tho, you're limited in 2022...

Yeah agree on the super oceans. A lot of watch for the money. Bought my wife a 36 and she loves it.


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Old 15 January 2022, 06:37 PM   #73
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You didn’t state any reason why it had to be a Rolex?!

You can just get any watch then. They all do the same job.
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Old 15 January 2022, 06:48 PM   #74
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Looking for a Beater Rolex.....

A BB58. 5k budget doesn’t leave many options if you want to stick to the Rolex house .

Realistically. It’s a tool watch.


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Old 16 January 2022, 03:55 AM   #75
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Yeah agree on the super oceans. A lot of watch for the money. Bought my wife a 36 and she loves it.


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The SO36 is an awesome watch!

I had only seen the white dial one until a few months ago at a watch show, where I saw the version with the blue dial. They both look great!
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Old 16 January 2022, 04:25 AM   #76
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16750 Explorer II's can still be picked up in black dial for <7K id you shop around.
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