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31 May 2014, 09:15 PM | #31 |
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A G shock. "I'm thinking of a FF for a beater"? You can't be serious... There's no such thing as a 10k beater
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31 May 2014, 09:22 PM | #32 |
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The sub is a no brainer to me, I wear my 16610 through everything and it does it with a smile.
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31 May 2014, 10:50 PM | #33 |
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Pam 233 would be an awesome choice. It is such a clean/classic choice that is very versatile. Wears smaller than other Pam's with their domed crystal and 8 day movement. Have you looked at IWC too. Maybe a Aquatiner or Ingenieur. I know you aren't a huge Onega guys however that Omega dark side of the moon speedy is great on their cordura looking strap. Just a nice touch of red in the dial. Good luck.
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1 June 2014, 12:25 AM | #34 |
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Alright you guys, thank you very much for your input. I really appreciate it.
My final 2 were BP FF and the PAM 233. I asked the missus for her opinion, to help me with my final decision and what she chose was ultimately what my heart was leaning towards. Expect an incoming in the next few weeks! (Depending on how fast I can find one) |
1 June 2014, 12:59 AM | #35 |
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Congrats in advance go for 233
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1 June 2014, 01:48 AM | #36 |
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It might be a little cliche, but why not a SUB or Speedy Pro?
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2 June 2014, 02:14 AM | #37 |
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It's all relative. When the rest of your watches are north of $25k, $10k can definitely be a "beater." But I think we use the term too liberally and someone's "beater" is someone else's "grail." My "beater" is a Seamaster Pro 300m, which is a great watch. I wear it on weekends and around the house because I don't have to worry about water (working on the pool) or banging it on something when doing light mechanical tasks (working on a car and yard work). But in reality, I still take pretty good care of it, and I think most of us here do the same with their "beaters." But I agree with you and I do have a G-shock when I know things are going to get dirty or rough for my watch.
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2 June 2014, 02:22 AM | #38 |
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2 June 2014, 02:26 AM | #39 |
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233 is an exceptional choice as well.
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2 June 2014, 02:26 AM | #40 |
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2 June 2014, 04:04 AM | #41 |
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Mike, with your pics, you have just reinforced my choices!
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2 June 2014, 04:08 AM | #42 | |
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It's not like I am going to bang it around on purpose. I don't work manual labour or anything like that, so I am pretty sure my "beater" will get very good treatment and care. |
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2 June 2014, 06:35 AM | #43 |
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2 June 2014, 06:37 AM | #44 |
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3 June 2014, 12:02 AM | #45 |
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A PAM on a 6' wrist?
If I were you I'd go with this... VC Overseas: holy trinity member and great for all occasions and situations, also fits your criteria w/ a date function! |
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3 June 2014, 03:47 AM | #47 |
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Don't worry you didn't Soly, some of the PP guys refer to the Nautilus as their beater and they sure do mark it up! At this level of watches we are all living in just different degrees of cloud cuckoo land that most non WIS find unimaginable!
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3 June 2014, 03:58 AM | #48 | |
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the watch, you toss it. I'm assuming you are just referring to a beater as a everyday wearer. I just think they're two different things. |
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3 June 2014, 04:16 AM | #49 |
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I must admit, we are a bit
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3 June 2014, 04:17 AM | #50 | |
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3 June 2014, 04:36 AM | #51 |
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16710 or 16570.
If you really mean beater, go for the 16570.
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3 June 2014, 01:49 PM | #52 |
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3 June 2014, 08:21 PM | #53 |
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3 June 2014, 08:31 PM | #54 |
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Another pictorial vote for the FF
I find this such a comfortable watch, and wears much smaller than its size suggests
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