Best watch as a tough workhorse?

[Im Lauf der Zeit]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

RRP is about 4.2k but I got mine brand new for 3.2k. They're not too hard to find at that price, I think.

What currency, Adam? And is the THC or Exp 2 being referred to, the thread and quotes were all over the place. Thanks.

[adawil2002]

Explorer II without question. My favorite of my watches, tough as nails and I've never been afraid to wear it, ever.

[Spartacus]

Originally Posted by travisb

A Sub is one of the most recognizable watches in the world.
If you were wanting to avoid that, Id go with an Explorer.

great point.

[HogwldFLTR]

Really if it were me, I think I'd go with the ceramic bezel Sub. I don't think it would mater with or without date. The ceramic is tough as nails.

[MrSimba]

Explorer 1 on a black rubber b :)

Explorer as for me its as iconic as a Sub, the '1' at 39mm sits slightly smaller & lower so less to catch & rubber b straps can be seen as 'consumables' keeping the bracelet nice :)

Think I've just talked myself into one also!!!

[Annan]

Originally Posted by toneafficianado

Explorer II is the one..so hard to beat. I have Polar and it doesn't catch eyes like my 1406oM sub..bezel is low and angled and doesn't rotate. Incredibly practical Rolex all round.You can't go wrong with 40 or 42mm versions.

X2 Personally for the needs you describe I would go with the 40mm 16570. It has all the features of the larger 216570 but is more discrete, sits slightly lower on the wrist, bracelet can be more easily adjusted and can be found for less money.

[rollerball]

"value-for-money, tough as old boots and relatively discreet" --> Explorer
"going off on a travel job" --> Explorer 2

[Rags]

Why mess up a Rolex. I'd stick with the citizen..

[sco]

G-Shock

[AF_Rob]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I have a pretty large Rolex collection (Subs, GMTs, Explorers I & II, etc, etc), but my choice for travel is my Tudor Heritage Chrono. It can take a hammering, has a second-timezone bezel, date, stopwatch, and flies fairly low under the radar. It's valuable enough that you can sell it easily for the price for a plane ticket home if needs be, yet not so expensive that it would be the end of the world if it was lost or stolen. It also keeps better time than any of my Rolexes.

Hard to go wrong with Adam's advice. This watch is probably the most useful watch Rolex/Tudor makes for the price.

[broulstone]

EXP II

[AK797]

Originally Posted by MrSimba

Explorer 1 on a black rubber b :)

Explorer as for me its as iconic as a Sub, the '1' at 39mm sits slightly smaller & lower so less to catch & rubber b straps can be seen as 'consumables' keeping the bracelet nice :)

Think I've just talked myself into one also!!!

Nice idea and looks great too.

[Jamiewabbit]

My 1601, tough watch, it's 40 years old give and take but it can take a beating, I wor it then passed it to my brother then my wife used it. Yes my wife used it for a year and it is still working well.

[Solo118]

Explorer II 42mm is the best choice for a traveler! I would also go with the THC previously mentioned, especially since it has the capability of showing 2 time zones (unlike the Daytona)

[Grail]

Originally Posted by adawil2002

Explorer II without question. My favorite of my watches, tough as nails and I've never been afraid to wear it, ever.

I am wearing my 16550 right now, and I have been bested.

I would suggest an Explorer II, Seadweller, or Submariner. All can be had for solid money and look awesome on a strap or bracelet.

[Grail]

[Fila0220]

My bet would be on the 216570 with its Paraflex shock absorbers.

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

Having been a very happy Rolex owner for a mahoosive four months now, the thought of going off on a travel job without a Rolex and wearing my trusty old Citizen instead gives me the creeping geebies. I'm now considering picking up a pre-owned, older piece for travel jobs. I can wind up in some very ropey places as well as some extremely pleasant ones. My watch can sometimes take a bashing while crawling through ballast tanks, cofferdams, cargo holds etc.

My question is, what would be a good choice as a solid, robust workhorse? I'd be looking for the best compromise of value-for-money, tough as old boots and relatively discreet. I'm guessing non-date sub?

Many thanks in advance

a Rolex in Exp line!

or really any older SD or sub

[rolexnub]

Explorer II or I

[Nycturbovr6]

I would say exp2 or subc

[The Submariner]

The answer is Sub C No-date......Trust me..I'm "The Submariner" for God's sake!...

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by im lauf der zeit

what currency, adam? And is the thc or exp 2 being referred to, the thread and quotes were all over the place. Thanks.

us$/thc.

[boost2perfection]

Tudor Black Bay