Budget beater for hols/weekends

[eamonn345]

I know this is the high-end rolex forum but was wondering...what watches would you recommend for a reasonably priced beater watch for the hols/weekends ? I have a fairly expensive set of watches (photo attached) and would rather not always wear these if going on hols or going out during the weekends.

I thought I would post this thread as I would've thought a few of the high-end collectors may have a similar issue...!?



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[TimeToGo]

Depends on your budget.

I have a couple of beaters, 168000 and 1680, and love them..

[eamonn345]

Originally Posted by TimeToGo

Depends on your budget.

I have a couple of beaters, 168000 and 1680, and love them..

Anything up to £700


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[Boxerboy]

I just dont get why people dont wear their watch(es) 24/7. My Sub never leaves my wrist, its insured so why not enjoy it all of the time?

[MaxCargo]

timefactors precista prs 18 auto 245 £

[GedgeDS]

I use a red sub (got a good deal, basically paid white sub price), all depends on how much you're willing to lose. Mine is used 3 times a year skiing and any other activities that may damage it (use regular strap for swimming etc but use a very strong heavy duty black NATO strap with it for skiing etc as the 9315 is a little brittle).

[GedgeDS]

Originally Posted by Boxerboy

I just dont get why people dont wear their watch(es) 24/7. My Sub never leaves my wrist, its insured so why not enjoy it all of the time?

Agreed, top end 'tool' watches and they have insurance anyway. Despite not using my DR for sports it's more the sentimental value of it - the watch itself belonged to a Comex diver for 20 years, if I brake it through everyday wear and tear I should be sterilised.

[ARTISAN]

BLNR is my beater,,,,,,,,i didn't wear any watches until recently ............but as they will only be left to my children and grand children, my wife said it was silly to have nice watches and not wear any.

[kilyung]

Just use the GMTIIc or 15400

[Roll the Lex]

Lovely collection.

What kind of activity do you have in mind? For me the weekend would be an excuse to wear something luxurious. I do have a g shock that I use for holiday or if I'm going to rough it and don't want to worry about what's on the wrist.


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[eamonn345]

Originally Posted by Roll the Lex

Lovely collection.

What kind of activity do you have in mind? For me the weekend would be an excuse to wear something luxurious. I do have a g shock that I use for holiday or if I'm going to rough it and don't want to worry about what's on the wrist.


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Beach, travelling, etc


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[Cc1966]

Originally Posted by eamonn345

Beach, travelling, etc


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Your GMT is perfect mate!

[T. Ferguson]

G-Shock or Seiko depending on duty when you need to put an inexpensive watch on your wrist.

But honestly, I don't see a need for what you've referenced - i.e. holidays or weekends. On vacations I don't tend to travel to iffy areas.

[jvo300]

Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

G-Shock or Seiko depending on duty when you need to put an inexpensive watch on your wrist.

But honestly, I don't see a need for what you've referenced - i.e. holidays or weekends. On vacations I don't tend to travel to iffy areas.

This.

[dysondiver]

casio do some great cheap analogue watches ,,, if its only for occasional wear , buy a quartz ,, then it will be right when you pick it up after a week or so

[Lucky777]

I hate the word "beater"

[craniotes]

I'm not gonna lie, I'm one of those sorts who wears his watches like they're meant to be worn:



(Taken over the weekend in 10 degree weather doing things that would make the typical AP/Blancpain/Rolex owner blanch.)

But that doesn't mean that I can't appreciate a more affordable option for when the going gets truly rough. If you're averse to the notion of a G-Shock (really, the toughest, most affordable "beaters" out there), I'd recommend the Seiko SSC021 Solar Chronograph:


It's dead-nuts accurate, can take a proper beating on land or under water, it glows like a torch, looks great (IMO), and as the name implies, it's solar-powered, so you don't need to worry about batteries. As an added bonus, the chronograph second hand sweeps like a mechanical. ;-). I bought this one secondhand in mint condition for $160, and I couldn't be happier with it.

Regards,
Adam

[DreambreaX]

gmt is the beater. dont be scared of the scratches, you can use cape cod cloth

[SearChart]

The best beater is the Seiko skx007.

[Maxtor]

You seem to be missing a dive watch, a chronograph and a beater in your collection.

Seems like the Seiko SSC021 Solar Chronograph suggested above will meet all 3 needs in one. Let us know what you get.

Another beater that seems well regarded is the Seiko Monster.

[Roll the Lex]

Originally Posted by eamonn345

Beach, travelling, etc


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For me, I'd just break out the g-shock for the beach. If something happens, so what? It sucks, but no major loss.

Travelling? It depends. If I'm going to the beach/iffy area- g-shock. If I'm going somewhere nice or something active like hiking where I won't be submerging the watch in water, my Rolex is coming with me.

[craniotes]

Originally Posted by Roll the Lex

If I'm going somewhere nice or something active like hiking where I won't be submerging the watch in water, my Rolex is coming with me.

I get the "iffy" part, but what's wrong with submerging a Rolex? That's kinda the point of the whole Oyster-thing, no?

Regards,
Adam

[craniotes]

Originally Posted by DreambreaX

gmt is the beater. dont be scared of the scratches, you can use cape cod cloth

Not on the brushed bits...

Regards,
Adam

[Baco Noir]

If you truly want a beater, and to me this means wearing while working on the car, garden, or house projects, or Mtn biking where I could crash, the Seiko Monster is hard to beat. Looks great, takes a beating without showing it, and has a great bracelet and one of the smoothest operating bezels on the market at any price.

[Roll the Lex]

Originally Posted by craniotes

I get the "iffy" part, but what's wrong with submerging a Rolex? That's kinda the point of the whole Oyster-thing, no?



Regards,

Adam

Very true, just a personal preference for me. And I've had my g shock for awhile now so no worries with it.


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[CWIN]

Our collections are almost identical. I don't hesitate to wear any of those on holidays and weekends as a beater watch. The only time I switch to one of my GShocks or whatever is when I do any manual labor or when I'm at the shooting range.

[p_mcgee]

I'd go get a basic eta model with a sapphire crystal for around $500...pick a style that suits you.

There are a bunch of sites that specialize in these: watchmann, islandwatch, etc.

[dysondiver]

what about a g10 army issue , just thinking outloud ,,, hard to go past the seiko big , or even a mid size.

[Lew Archer]

I'd wear the GMT, of those, for hard use. There's nothing wrong, though, in having a good reliable watch such as those made by Seiko or Casio to wear whenever you feel it's more appropriate then your current stable of great watches.

[mailman]

Originally Posted by craniotes

I'm not gonna lie, I'm one of those sorts who wears his watches like they're meant to be worn:



(Taken over the weekend in 10 degree weather doing things that would make the typical AP/Blancpain/Rolex owner blanch.)

But that doesn't mean that I can't appreciate a more affordable option for when the going gets truly rough. If you're averse to the notion of a G-Shock (really, the toughest, most affordable "beaters" out there), I'd recommend the Seiko SSC021 Solar Chronograph:


It's dead-nuts accurate, can take a proper beating on land or under water, it glows like a torch, looks great (IMO), and as the name implies, it's solar-powered, so you don't need to worry about batteries. As an added bonus, the chronograph second hand sweeps like a mechanical. ;-). I bought this one secondhand in mint condition for $160, and I couldn't be happier with it.

Regards,
Adam

That's pretty nice and can't go wrong with a Seiko This one is cool too


http://www.princetonwatches.com/shop/CA0467-03E.asp