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msf · 12 February 2008, 10:17 AM

Bougt myself a SS Sub a few months ago and truly love it. However, I'm not comfortable wearing it to work as I am a contractor and a 5k watch just isn't going to go over well with my clients.

But I could get away with a watch that cost less than a grand. I generally don't really like the "dressy" Rolexes (DJ, etc) but it seems I can find a lot more of these used/beater in my price range than a sport Rolex, or even one with a simple face.

Any thoughts? Or is looking for a functioning Rolex, no matter how beat on for less than 1k just a foolish idea?

Thanks all!

C.J. · 12 February 2008, 10:38 AM

I don't know about a Rolex for less than a grand. But, a used Omega can be around that price. Let's face it, you just can't go wrong with an Omega

mdx77 · 12 February 2008, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by C.J.

I don't know about a Rolex for less than a grand. But, a used Omega can be around that price. Let's face it, you just can't go wrong with an Omega

I agree, love my seamaster pro.....also a used aquaracer would fit the bill.....

C.J. · 12 February 2008, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdx77

I agree, love my seamaster pro.....also a used aquaracer would fit the bill.....

Yeah, man

I wore an SMP Bond chrono to work for five years straight and just couldn't break it. It's probably the best watch I ever had and the one I miss the most

I'm a huge Omega fan

technicaldirector · 12 February 2008, 10:47 AM

Maybe a Tudor Prince Date? They're in the $350-$700 range.

-m

Wolfgang427 · 12 February 2008, 10:48 AM

X2 on the Omega.

TGF · 12 February 2008, 11:07 AM

But you have to ask for a black bezel and a stainless back.
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...NDSOON#GALLERY

And a thread about this watch.
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=31480

Tools · 12 February 2008, 11:41 AM

Geez.....

I thought that a SS Sub was a beater.......

donutdanny · 12 February 2008, 11:47 AM

I like my SS Tag. Paid $700 for it back in '92 and didn't change the battery for like 9-10 years. Now I have to replace it every 18-24 months. Great watch though IMO. Takes a beating!

jfishe08 · 12 February 2008, 11:49 AM

costco

karmatp · 12 February 2008, 11:50 AM

I wear a Marathon SAR as my beater, great diver watch and you can buy the TSAR for $425. on the rubber strap. The Marathon rubber is the most comfortable strap I have ever worn too. Seriously, it's the best beater watch out their, you don't have to worry about a thing, they are built like a tank. I wear a Omega SMP but that is a $2300 watch, ( I did get a hefty discount from a great AD though ), but still not quite beater pricing for me. My sub. is treated like a baby, but when you spend over 4 grand, it deserves it.

DS/B MINI S · 12 February 2008, 11:58 AM

Omega SMP would be a great choice

Perdu · 12 February 2008, 11:58 AM

I've worn a tt sub for 13 years and have had two people comment on it in that time. Maybe just wear it?

Leighton · 12 February 2008, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msf

Bougt myself a SS Sub a few months ago and truly love it. However, I'm not comfortable wearing it to work as I am a contractor and a 5k watch just isn't going to go over well with my clients.

But I could get away with a watch that cost less than a grand. I generally don't really like the "dressy" Rolexes (DJ, etc) but it seems I can find a lot more of these used/beater in my price range than a sport Rolex, or even one with a simple face.

Any thoughts? Or is looking for a functioning Rolex, no matter how beat on for less than 1k just a foolish idea?

Thanks all!

I think you could get away with wearing your Sub. It is a fairly discreet watch to those that don't know what it is. The design has been copied so often that it looks to the non-WIS like any other dive / sports watch. It is not a flashy watch and I doubt it would be noticed. On the other had the "dressy" Rolex would more likely be noticed by your clients and perceived to be a "flashy" expensive Rolex.

Part of the joy in owning a Rolex is being able to wear it. Why don't you give it a shot and wear it and see how many clients notice it?

msf · 12 February 2008, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Perdu

Maybe just wear it?

I did once at a job site and it got me lumped in a category that makes it hard for me to work with some of my clients. It's the same reason after the initial meetings with the brass, I'll never wear a suit.

And yeah, the thing is a beater. Like a tank. I love it.

Thanks for the suggestions. Any reputable Omega resellers y'all can recommend?

Paulie · 12 February 2008, 01:10 PM

Marathon SAR ~$700 on a bracelet

Omega Aqua Terra ~$1800 on grey market (I got mine at Costco)

Sean84 · 12 February 2008, 01:44 PM

For my beater watch I wear a Invicta Pro Diver Day/Date.....has a Miyota movement in it and keeps good time and it was on sale on shopnbc.com for $100

Felly Jr. · 12 February 2008, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msf

Bougt myself a SS Sub a few months ago and truly love it. However, I'm not comfortable wearing it to work as I am a contractor and a 5k watch just isn't going to go over well with my clients.

But I could get away with a watch that cost less than a grand. I generally don't really like the "dressy" Rolexes (DJ, etc) but it seems I can find a lot more of these used/beater in my price range than a sport Rolex, or even one with a simple face.

Any thoughts? Or is looking for a functioning Rolex, no matter how beat on for less than 1k just a foolish idea?

Thanks all!

Did you say you were looking for a beater?

I borrowed the pic from Larry.

scottschoe · 12 February 2008, 02:33 PM

Chances are, no one's going to notice what kind of watch you have on anyways. Skip the beater and enjoy your watch.

SPACE-DWELLER · 12 February 2008, 07:08 PM

I would also suggest the Omega SMP! You cannot get much better quality for the money!

JJ Irani · 12 February 2008, 07:10 PM

If anyone wants to ever present me with a beater.....give me a RADO!!! I'll be sure to "beat" the living daylights out of it!!!

12 February 2008, 10:17 AM	#1
msf "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: New Orleans Posts: 81	Not So Much A WTB (Yet) But Can Anyone Suggest A Place To Find A Beater Bougt myself a SS Sub a few months ago and truly love it. However, I'm not comfortable wearing it to work as I am a contractor and a 5k watch just isn't going to go over well with my clients. But I could get away with a watch that cost less than a grand. I generally don't really like the "dressy" Rolexes (DJ, etc) but it seems I can find a lot more of these used/beater in my price range than a sport Rolex, or even one with a simple face. Any thoughts? Or is looking for a functioning Rolex, no matter how beat on for less than 1k just a foolish idea? Thanks all!

12 February 2008, 10:38 AM	#2
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	I don't know about a Rolex for less than a grand. But, a used Omega can be around that price. Let's face it, you just can't go wrong with an Omega __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

12 February 2008, 11:07 AM	#7
TGF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cleveland ohio Posts: 35	Heres a good beater . But you have to ask for a black bezel and a stainless back. http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...NDSOON#GALLERY And a thread about this watch. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=31480

12 February 2008, 11:41 AM	#8
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	Geez..... I thought that a SS Sub was a beater....... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

12 February 2008, 11:58 AM	#12
DS/B MINI S "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Charlotte NC Watch: SD & Exp II Posts: 961	Omega SMP would be a great choice __________________ 16600 Sea-Dweller 16570 Explorer II (White Dial)

12 February 2008, 10:47 AM	#5
technicaldirector "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Los Angeles Watch: 1675 Pepsi GMT Posts: 181	Maybe a Tudor Prince Date? They're in the $350-$700 range. -m

12 February 2008, 10:48 AM	#6
Wolfgang427 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,592	X2 on the Omega.

12 February 2008, 11:47 AM	#9
donutdanny "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Danny Location: Houston Watch: TT Sub/Slate Serti Posts: 159	I like my SS Tag. Paid $700 for it back in '92 and didn't change the battery for like 9-10 years. Now I have to replace it every 18-24 months. Great watch though IMO. Takes a beating!

12 February 2008, 11:49 AM	#10
jfishe08 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Big D Posts: 132	costco

12 February 2008, 11:50 AM	#11
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	I wear a Marathon SAR as my beater, great diver watch and you can buy the TSAR for $425. on the rubber strap. The Marathon rubber is the most comfortable strap I have ever worn too. Seriously, it's the best beater watch out their, you don't have to worry about a thing, they are built like a tank. I wear a Omega SMP but that is a $2300 watch, ( I did get a hefty discount from a great AD though ), but still not quite beater pricing for me. My sub. is treated like a baby, but when you spend over 4 grand, it deserves it.

12 February 2008, 11:58 AM	#13
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	I've worn a tt sub for 13 years and have had two people comment on it in that time. Maybe just wear it? __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

12 February 2008, 01:10 PM	#16
Paulie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicagoland Watch: GMTII and OP! Posts: 1,272	Marathon SAR ~$700 on a bracelet Omega Aqua Terra ~$1800 on grey market (I got mine at Costco) __________________

12 February 2008, 01:44 PM	#17
Sean84 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 96	For my beater watch I wear a Invicta Pro Diver Day/Date.....has a Miyota movement in it and keeps good time and it was on sale on shopnbc.com for $100

12 February 2008, 02:33 PM	#19
scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	Chances are, no one's going to notice what kind of watch you have on anyways. Skip the beater and enjoy your watch. __________________ __________________

12 February 2008, 07:08 PM	#20
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	I would also suggest the Omega SMP! You cannot get much better quality for the money! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

12 February 2008, 07:10 PM	#21
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	If anyone wants to ever present me with a beater.....give me a RADO!!! I'll be sure to "beat" the living daylights out of it!!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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