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hoops10 · 31 July 2011, 05:21 PM

Hi I am thinking about my next watch and this one will be a daily do everything watch, so it needs to be durable. The watch I was looking at was a Sub No Date, however while at the mall today had a chance to see a Breitling Superocean II divers watch. While not as attractive as a Sub No date it was a good looking watch. It also appears to be a very sturdy watch. The kicker is I could probably get this new for about $3,300. Need some advice which would you buy for a beater and why. My other watches are a White Face SS Daytona and a Rosegold Datejust.

Thank you

blackout · 31 July 2011, 05:35 PM

I was split between a Navitimer Gmt and the 14060M....

I love my ND 14060M! Im glad I got this classic baby as my beater!

1. Its a work horse! You can get it serviced pretty much anywhere in the world and get parts anywhere in the world.
2. Resale vaule is one of the highest of any watch brand/model and everyone knows what a Rolex suby is, so you can flip it anywhere in the world if you need some emergency cash.
3. They just look freaking COOL!

I can go on and on! But, 1-2-3 was good enough for me!

harrishc · 31 July 2011, 07:32 PM

If you are looking for a daily beater, my vote goes to 14060M. Nothing wrong with the Breitling Superocean II, but it's likely to be a scratch magnet because of the way it's polished.

Just my 2 cents.

dddrees · 31 July 2011, 08:50 PM

If you are looking for durability there is nothing better than a Rolex.

TSW · 31 July 2011, 08:54 PM

Another vote for the classic Sub!

Art 1 · 31 July 2011, 09:00 PM

I won't try to stop you, the SO is probably the better watch out of the two choices.

travisb · 31 July 2011, 09:48 PM

It would give some good diversity to your collection.
I'd still have to go with the classic Sub though..

mjclark32 · 31 July 2011, 09:51 PM

Can't go wrong with the sub.

Darlinboy · 31 July 2011, 09:54 PM

You will NOT be stopped here, only enabled and even encouraged.

Get the one you love best.

apeogre · 31 July 2011, 09:56 PM

SO all the way. It's a great watch and it's really not much of a scratch magnet. I own several B's and they don't attract as many scratches as you would think. However, I don't wear them on bracelets, isofrane or B rubber is the norm for me.

nauticajoe · 31 July 2011, 10:18 PM

The SubND has my vote but wouldn't use it as a 'beater' watch. I'd get a G-Shock instead.

Good luck!

rolexpawn · 31 July 2011, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddrees

if you are looking for durability there is nothing better than a rolex.

x2

(DMB) · 31 July 2011, 10:52 PM

What exactly do you plan on doing that you need a "beater" watch? Let's face it, most of us watch nerds on these forums consider cutting the grass and washing the car jobs for a beater watch. If that is the toughest thing you are going to do, then either Rolex you own now will be fine. If you plan on operating a jackhammer then get a G Shock.

texex91 · 31 July 2011, 11:17 PM

Sub and don't look for any sympathy here my friend. GO BUY IT!

z32turbo · 1 August 2011, 12:23 AM

My vote goes to the Sub ND!!!!!

Can't beat it as a daily workhorse.

Ski Dweller · 1 August 2011, 12:42 AM

Can't you get a used Breitling for under $1000?

ManUtd · 1 August 2011, 12:53 AM

Sounds like the Sub ND is perfect for you. Do it.

31 July 2011, 05:21 PM	#1
hoops10 Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: USA Posts: 325	Somebody stop me Hi I am thinking about my next watch and this one will be a daily do everything watch, so it needs to be durable. The watch I was looking at was a Sub No Date, however while at the mall today had a chance to see a Breitling Superocean II divers watch. While not as attractive as a Sub No date it was a good looking watch. It also appears to be a very sturdy watch. The kicker is I could probably get this new for about $3,300. Need some advice which would you buy for a beater and why. My other watches are a White Face SS Daytona and a Rosegold Datejust. Thank you

31 July 2011, 08:50 PM	#4
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	If you are looking for durability there is nothing better than a Rolex. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

31 July 2011, 08:54 PM	#5
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Another vote for the classic Sub! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

31 July 2011, 09:48 PM	#7
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	The SO is a nice watch It would give some good diversity to your collection. I'd still have to go with the classic Sub though..

31 July 2011, 09:51 PM	#8
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Can't go wrong with the sub. __________________

31 July 2011, 05:35 PM	#2
blackout "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Everywhere Watch: SubC LN & LV Posts: 743	I was split between a Navitimer Gmt and the 14060M.... I love my ND 14060M! Im glad I got this classic baby as my beater! 1. Its a work horse! You can get it serviced pretty much anywhere in the world and get parts anywhere in the world. 2. Resale vaule is one of the highest of any watch brand/model and everyone knows what a Rolex suby is, so you can flip it anywhere in the world if you need some emergency cash. 3. They just look freaking COOL! I can go on and on! But, 1-2-3 was good enough for me!

31 July 2011, 07:32 PM	#3
harrishc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: HK Posts: 176	If you are looking for a daily beater, my vote goes to 14060M. Nothing wrong with the Breitling Superocean II, but it's likely to be a scratch magnet because of the way it's polished. Just my 2 cents.

31 July 2011, 09:00 PM	#6
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	I won't try to stop you, the SO is probably the better watch out of the two choices.

31 July 2011, 09:54 PM	#9
Darlinboy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: DB Location: :noitacoL Watch: :hctaW Posts: 6,703	You will NOT be stopped here, only enabled and even encouraged. Get the one you love best. __________________ Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Last edited by Darlinboy; 31 July 2011 at 09:55 PM.. Reason: Yypo

31 July 2011, 09:56 PM	#10
apeogre "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: No Clue Posts: 586	SO all the way. It's a great watch and it's really not much of a scratch magnet. I own several B's and they don't attract as many scratches as you would think. However, I don't wear them on bracelets, isofrane or B rubber is the norm for me.

31 July 2011, 10:18 PM	#11
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	The SubND has my vote but wouldn't use it as a 'beater' watch. I'd get a G-Shock instead. Good luck!

31 July 2011, 10:52 PM	#13
(DMB) "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Cajun Country Posts: 211	What exactly do you plan on doing that you need a "beater" watch? Let's face it, most of us watch nerds on these forums consider cutting the grass and washing the car jobs for a beater watch. If that is the toughest thing you are going to do, then either Rolex you own now will be fine. If you plan on operating a jackhammer then get a G Shock.

31 July 2011, 11:17 PM	#14
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Sub and don't look for any sympathy here my friend. GO BUY IT!

1 August 2011, 12:23 AM	#15
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	My vote goes to the Sub ND!!!!! Can't beat it as a daily workhorse. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

1 August 2011, 12:42 AM	#16
Ski Dweller Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Aspen, CO Watch: Swatch KikiPicasso Posts: 266	Can't you get a used Breitling for under $1000?

1 August 2011, 12:53 AM	#17
ManUtd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,613	Sounds like the Sub ND is perfect for you. Do it. __________________ 116520 116610LN 126334 126600 PAM986

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