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mfer · 19 August 2009, 01:27 PM

Guys and Gals-

My father-in-law works in a restaurant and is very tough on watches. Needs something all metal (bracelet) that is waterproof. Ti would be ideal b/c he wants it light. Here is his list of demands!

needs 40mm max size (smaller is fine, but not ladies)
needs to be analog
needs to be all metal
needs to be waterproof
needs to be somewhat tough
needs to be light
prefers arabic dials
quartz or auto (no manual)
needs to be under $500

Ideas?

Thanks guys.

TheDude · 20 August 2009, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

Guys and Gals-

My father-in-law works in a restaurant and is very tough on watches. Needs something all metal (bracelet) that is waterproof. Ti would be ideal b/c he wants it light. Here is his list of demands!

needs 40mm max size (smaller is fine, but not ladies)
needs to be analog
needs to be all metal
needs to be waterproof
needs to be somewhat tough
needs to be light
prefers arabic dials
quartz or auto (no manual)
needs to be under $500

Ideas?

Thanks guys.

I would say to hunt around for a used MkII Quad 10 or Vantage.

Here's a nice one on the MWRforum "PX"...

http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=27245

pic of the actual watch from that ad:

I know it's on strap and there's no bracelet, but that should be an afterthought - make sure the watch itself is a solid choice, you can always add a bracelet to any watch.

Some other pics (general)...

http://www.scubawatch.org/quad10.html

mfer · 20 August 2009, 12:34 AM

That is a nice watch, but really need a bracelet. He'll be dunking hands in sinks, water, etc.

cody p · 20 August 2009, 05:36 PM

a seiko spirit from japan!

taxico · 20 August 2009, 09:25 PM

i'd recommend a citizen or seiko titanium diver; citizen has eco-drive (no battery changes) and seiko has some perpetual date models.

TheDude · 20 August 2009, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

That is a nice watch, but really need a bracelet. He'll be dunking hands in sinks, water, etc.

Rubber strap maybe?

There's one on bracelet here:

http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=27238

Ed Rooney · 20 August 2009, 11:51 PM

You could easily get a used quartz Tag-Heuer Professional diver for that. Probably two.

DSJ · 20 August 2009, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

You could easily get a used quartz Tag-Heuer Professional diver for that. Probably two.

Good call.

mfer · 21 August 2009, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

You could easily get a used quartz Tag-Heuer Professional diver for that. Probably two.

Thanks for that Ed. I'll keep my eye out. They have the smaller size also.

Flaxmoore · 21 August 2009, 06:20 AM

Timex Expedition- there are a few all-steel models, and they're pretty bulletproof. Cheap, too.

Invicta has plenty of good ones, too. My Pro Diver has been everywhere- doesn't matter if it's covered in grease under my car or peeking out from under my white coat, it still looks and works great.

goduke1 · 21 August 2009, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Flaxmoore

Timex Expedition- there are a few all-steel models, and they're pretty bulletproof. Cheap, too.

Invicta has plenty of good ones, too. My Pro Diver has been everywhere- doesn't matter if it's covered in grease under my car or peeking out from under my white coat, it still looks and works great.

I'll throw a 2nd for Invicta. Their Pro Diver 8926 can be had for under $100 USD. It's not so light at 12.7oz.

Harvey58 · 21 August 2009, 07:44 AM

I like my citizen Eco Drive, I have had it for more than 15 years, and it works great, no batteries, andit still looks good....Thats my beater watch!!!

natrab · 24 August 2009, 02:24 PM

I've had an eco drive as well for going on 10 years and I love it. Beat the hell out of it at work (I'm a paramedic, so it sees some abuse). It did die on me once out of warranty (which is a generous 5 years), though I sent it in and they repaired the movement at no cost and sent it back to me via overnight mail.

It also has a perpetual calendar which I love.

wantonebad · 25 August 2009, 06:25 AM

these are Rambam's pictures, once I saw this in his post I knew it would be an awesome beater and I was right, he was right, I wear this all the time now. It was hard to find in the U.S. so i had to buy it off e-bay but I'm very happy with it

Seiko SNZF11K1.

rvan · 25 August 2009, 06:50 AM

Hamilton Men's Khaki watch #H68411133 $375.00 38mm
http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Mens-...46546&sr=1-240

Tissot Men's PR 50 Watch #T34.1.481.14 $238.50 36mm

http://www.amazon.com/Tissot-Mens-PR...1146803&sr=1-6

asindhidude · 25 August 2009, 07:02 AM

I would go for a Seiko 5
Automatic, 30m water resistant, 90 bucks.... how can you go wrong?

http://www.amazon.com/Seiko-Automati...147187&sr=1-28

daveathall · 25 August 2009, 07:05 AM

Seiko would be a great shout.

Mike B · 25 August 2009, 12:20 PM

A very nice Seiko can easy be had for well under the $500 mark, with everything in his list requirements, and then some.

19 August 2009, 01:27 PM	#1
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Need Help Finding Mid-Sized BEATER watch Guys and Gals- My father-in-law works in a restaurant and is very tough on watches. Needs something all metal (bracelet) that is waterproof. Ti would be ideal b/c he wants it light. Here is his list of demands! needs 40mm max size (smaller is fine, but not ladies) needs to be analog needs to be all metal needs to be waterproof needs to be somewhat tough needs to be light prefers arabic dials quartz or auto (no manual) needs to be under $500 Ideas? Thanks guys. __________________ member#3242

20 August 2009, 12:34 AM	#3
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	That is a nice watch, but really need a bracelet. He'll be dunking hands in sinks, water, etc. __________________ member#3242

21 August 2009, 07:44 AM	#12
Harvey58 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Harvey Location: Clermont, Florida Watch: TT Sub Champ Serti Posts: 338	I like my citizen Eco Drive, I have had it for more than 15 years, and it works great, no batteries, andit still looks good....Thats my beater watch!!! __________________ TT Sub Champ. Serti Dial "M" SS Sub-C "G"

25 August 2009, 06:25 AM	#14
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	these are Rambam's pictures, once I saw this in his post I knew it would be an awesome beater and I was right, he was right, I wear this all the time now. It was hard to find in the U.S. so i had to buy it off e-bay but I'm very happy with it Seiko SNZF11K1. __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

25 August 2009, 07:05 AM	#17
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,305	Seiko would be a great shout. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

20 August 2009, 05:36 PM	#4
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	a seiko spirit from japan!

20 August 2009, 09:25 PM	#5
taxico "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Asia / USA Watch: on my wrist! Posts: 113	i'd recommend a citizen or seiko titanium diver; citizen has eco-drive (no battery changes) and seiko has some perpetual date models.

20 August 2009, 11:51 PM	#7
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	You could easily get a used quartz Tag-Heuer Professional diver for that. Probably two.

21 August 2009, 06:20 AM	#10
Flaxmoore Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Casey Location: Toledo, Ohio Watch: Alpha Milsub Posts: 704	Timex Expedition- there are a few all-steel models, and they're pretty bulletproof. Cheap, too. Invicta has plenty of good ones, too. My Pro Diver has been everywhere- doesn't matter if it's covered in grease under my car or peeking out from under my white coat, it still looks and works great.

24 August 2009, 02:24 PM	#13
natrab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Nate Location: California Watch: PAM 312 Posts: 36	I've had an eco drive as well for going on 10 years and I love it. Beat the hell out of it at work (I'm a paramedic, so it sees some abuse). It did die on me once out of warranty (which is a generous 5 years), though I sent it in and they repaired the movement at no cost and sent it back to me via overnight mail. It also has a perpetual calendar which I love.

25 August 2009, 06:50 AM	#15
rvan Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 105	Hamilton Men's Khaki watch #H68411133 $375.00 38mm http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Mens-...46546&sr=1-240 Tissot Men's PR 50 Watch #T34.1.481.14 $238.50 36mm http://www.amazon.com/Tissot-Mens-PR...1146803&sr=1-6

25 August 2009, 07:02 AM	#16
asindhidude Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: orlando Watch: SS Sub ND - 14060M Posts: 17	I would go for a Seiko 5 Automatic, 30m water resistant, 90 bucks.... how can you go wrong? http://www.amazon.com/Seiko-Automati...147187&sr=1-28

25 August 2009, 12:20 PM	#18
Mike B "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Gilbert, AZ Watch: DSSD, Omega SMP Posts: 3,055	A very nice Seiko can easy be had for well under the $500 mark, with everything in his list requirements, and then some.

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