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RolexDreams · 17 May 2016, 02:23 PM

what do you guys wear for your daily watch?

I have a few watches for daily wear, but thinking of buying a new one.

budget is of a mina concern as I go through daily watches often as I type a lot and work around metal shelving and swing my arms when I walk. lol

thoughts?

Star Ferry · 17 May 2016, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by RolexDreams

what do you guys wear for your daily watch?

I have a few watches for daily wear, but thinking of buying a new one.

budget is of a mina concern as I go through daily watches often as I type a lot and work around metal shelving and swing my arms when I walk. lol

thoughts?

Explorer on a NATO?

Sarasotawatchcompany · 17 May 2016, 02:26 PM

Root Beer!

RolexDreams · 17 May 2016, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Star Ferry

Explorer on a NATO?

that is a good idea. I am new here, but who was that guy (his site) who had the Daytona C on there? Maybe ill look on the pre-owned forums and snag something up.

speedolex · 17 May 2016, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by RolexDreams

what do you guys wear for your daily watch?

I have a few watches for daily wear, but thinking of buying a new one.

budget is of a mina concern as I go through daily watches often as I type a lot and work around metal shelving and swing my arms when I walk. lol

thoughts?

This is why the Rolex Submariner is such a popular choice. It's great for any occasion be it in an office, boardroom, beach, or workshop. And it can take a major beating. I'm talking about some serious smacks where you say to yourself "I just ruined my Rolex!" and then you look down and there's no damage and you go "Wait, what?" Can't tell you how many times I've accidentally hit a door jamb or metal shelf, I'm going to guess that in the course of 14 years of ownership I've smacked it way too firmly into shopping carts, car trunks, baseball bats, ski poles, swimming pool ladders, baby car seats, and airplane seat belt buckles about 40 times, that's 40 major collisions, and there's barely a scratch on it, the aluminum bezel is perfect, the sapphire crystal perfect. The only maintenance I've done in those 14 years is gently polishing the bracelet just one time, and I did it myself at a cost of $5 in 20 minutes in my kitchen.

Trust me on this one and spend a few grand on a Submariner, it'll be the last daily you'll ever need, at least on the durability scale. Go pre-owned, shouldn't set you back more than $4,800 for one that looks like mine above.

busytimmy · 17 May 2016, 02:41 PM

Best one I've found so far is the GMT IIc, but I'm not sure that's the best recommendation here.

AF_Rob · 17 May 2016, 03:04 PM

Can't go wrong with a steel sports Rolex. Find a pricepoint and complications you like and go from there.

JohnAcosta · 17 May 2016, 03:06 PM

16710 gmt ii

CRM114 · 17 May 2016, 03:14 PM

For what you described yourself doing, all Rolexes will be equally durable against knocks, bumps and arm-swinging so just pick the one you like best and is most comfortable.

If you want to go further with the notion of durability to include simplicity because there's less chance of something extraneous like bezels or movement complications being knocked-off/breaking if it gets knocked then models without them such as an Explorer, OP, Air King, or Milgauss would be good choices.

Gotgolf52 · 17 May 2016, 03:19 PM

SubC Date

Rebel · 17 May 2016, 07:52 PM

Tudor Submariner. Great bang for the buck.

brettpaul · 17 May 2016, 07:57 PM

Usually my BLNR or Daytona (SS with Panda dial and red hands), but since I got my AP 15400 blue dial last week it's been my daily driver

Patton250 · 17 May 2016, 08:07 PM

Everyday is different.

With customers
Panerai 392
Omega Moon watch
JLC Master Geographic
JLC Reverso
Tudor Pelagos

Without Customers
BLNR
Sub No date
Bluesy
AP 15400
DJ TT

In bed
G-Shock

Serious recreation- fishing or hunting
G-Shock

japenney · 17 May 2016, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RolexDreams

what do you guys wear for your daily watch?

I have a few watches for daily wear, but thinking of buying a new one.

budget is of a mina concern as I go through daily watches often as I type a lot and work around metal shelving and swing my arms when I walk. lol

thoughts?

I have started taking my watch off when I start an extensive typing session at work. Especially if it is on a metal bracelet

1William · 17 May 2016, 08:41 PM

A Submariner-ND or a Tudor Ranger or Black Bay.

Andad · 17 May 2016, 08:45 PM

subking86 · 17 May 2016, 09:03 PM

Can't beat the submariner.

brandrea · 17 May 2016, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

OmegaJJH · 17 May 2016, 10:09 PM

I think Sub is the one to go for.

slorollin · 17 May 2016, 10:14 PM

Sub-GMT-Explorer

ragingcao · 17 May 2016, 10:28 PM

Most will say Sub or GMT, but don't overlook these daily workhorses.

DaveDhc · 17 May 2016, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by patton250

everyday is different.

With customers
panerai 392
omega moon watch
jlc master geographic
jlc reverso
tudor pelagos

without customers
blnr
sub no date
bluesy
ap 15400
dj tt

in bed
g-shock

serious recreation- fishing or hunting
g-shock

+1

ernie2 · 17 May 2016, 10:36 PM

Tudor BB

Wooddog44 · 17 May 2016, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by speedolex

This is why the Rolex Submariner is such a popular choice. It's great for any occasion be it in an office, boardroom, beach, or workshop. And it can take a major beating. I'm talking about some serious smacks where you say to yourself "I just ruined my Rolex!" and then you look down and there's no damage and you go "Wait, what?" Can't tell you how many times I've accidentally hit a door jamb or metal shelf, I'm going to guess that in the course of 14 years of ownership I've smacked it way too firmly into shopping carts, car trunks, baseball bats, ski poles, swimming pool ladders, baby car seats, and airplane seat belt buckles about 40 times, that's 40 major collisions, and there's barely a scratch on it, the aluminum bezel is perfect, the sapphire crystal perfect. The only maintenance I've done in those 14 years is gently polishing the bracelet just one time, and I did it myself at a cost of $5 in 20 minutes in my kitchen.

Trust me on this one and spend a few grand on a Submariner, it'll be the last daily you'll ever need, at least on the durability scale. Go pre-owned, shouldn't set you back more than $4,800 for one that looks like mine above.

I would echo all of this about my Sub Date as a daily which it was for years prior to picking up my DJ.

Now having both (which I know does not answer your question) I alternate and find that there are some "shirt and tie" situations where the DJ is a more appropriate choice vs. the many environments outside of the office where the Sub is the clear choice.

The factor in daily wear, IMO, is SS vs. TT/gold (PM) as SS is almost never out of place but when worn with anything less dressy than a collar shirt (t-shirt, no shirt, etc..) gold/pm can look a bit ostentatious.

77T · 17 May 2016, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ragingcao

Most will say Sub or GMT, but don't overlook these daily workhorses.

Those are 2 good examples!

For the OP - if you're swinging your arms and working around metal shelving a lot - something in black resin case is maybe best.

Daytona88 · 17 May 2016, 11:29 PM

no daily for me. When I only had 2 or3, I would rotate weekly. Now with more, I am a hot mess. Even worse, I keep looking for more, only compounding my morning dilemma.

RUK · 18 May 2016, 01:56 AM

Used to be the 114060 , now its the PP 5711. Still rotate with others but the 5711 is the most used, The 114060 is now the weekend watch

Trurolexer · 18 May 2016, 01:58 AM

My 1675 for daily

enjoythemusic · 18 May 2016, 02:19 AM

New ceramic Sub ND on Rubber B strap. Comfy, nice and relaxed.

nygo · 18 May 2016, 02:20 AM

i've been loving and wearing my SS Daytona daily, but really nothing beats a SS sub, GMT, or Explorer II in my opinion.

17 May 2016, 02:23 PM	#1
RolexDreams "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 14	Daily watch what do you guys wear for your daily watch? I have a few watches for daily wear, but thinking of buying a new one. budget is of a mina concern as I go through daily watches often as I type a lot and work around metal shelving and swing my arms when I walk. lol thoughts?

17 May 2016, 07:52 PM	#11
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,254	Tudor Submariner. Great bang for the buck. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

17 May 2016, 07:57 PM	#12
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	Usually my BLNR or Daytona (SS with Panda dial and red hands), but since I got my AP 15400 blue dial last week it's been my daily driver __________________ Photostream on Instagram brett_in_bahrain

17 May 2016, 08:07 PM	#13
Patton250 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Brett Location: Florida Watch: 5205R Posts: 5,160	Everyday is different. With customers Panerai 392 Omega Moon watch JLC Master Geographic JLC Reverso Tudor Pelagos Without Customers BLNR Sub No date Bluesy AP 15400 DJ TT In bed G-Shock Serious recreation- fishing or hunting G-Shock __________________ Morality does not derive from consensus. It only comes from one place. Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall. Often times unbelief is disguised as wisdom Instagram - patton250

17 May 2016, 08:45 PM	#16
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,532	Attached Images __________________ E

17 May 2016, 02:26 PM	#3
Sarasotawatchcompany Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Sarasota, Florida Posts: 273	Root Beer!

17 May 2016, 02:41 PM	#6
busytimmy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 3,745	Best one I've found so far is the GMT IIc, but I'm not sure that's the best recommendation here.

17 May 2016, 03:04 PM	#7
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,673	Can't go wrong with a steel sports Rolex. Find a pricepoint and complications you like and go from there.

17 May 2016, 03:14 PM	#9
CRM114 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: HK & USA Watch: GMTs,1803, 16610LV Posts: 2,001	For what you described yourself doing, all Rolexes will be equally durable against knocks, bumps and arm-swinging so just pick the one you like best and is most comfortable. If you want to go further with the notion of durability to include simplicity because there's less chance of something extraneous like bezels or movement complications being knocked-off/breaking if it gets knocked then models without them such as an Explorer, OP, Air King, or Milgauss would be good choices.

17 May 2016, 03:19 PM	#10
Gotgolf52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Paradise Island Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 999	SubC Date

17 May 2016, 08:41 PM	#15
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	A Submariner-ND or a Tudor Ranger or Black Bay.

17 May 2016, 09:03 PM	#17
subking86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: key west Watch: 16610 Posts: 811	Can't beat the submariner.

17 May 2016, 10:09 PM	#19
OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,668	I think Sub is the one to go for.

17 May 2016, 10:14 PM	#20
slorollin "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: NC Watch: yer pints & quarts Posts: 372	Sub-GMT-Explorer __________________ "The great Confucius said that he would rather be a profound political economist than chief of police." S. Clemens

17 May 2016, 10:28 PM	#21
ragingcao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Tokyo Watch: cha talking about? Posts: 2,919	Most will say Sub or GMT, but don't overlook these daily workhorses. Attached Images

17 May 2016, 10:36 PM	#23
ernie2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Arnold Location: New York Watch: SD4K+BLNR Posts: 849	Tudor BB

17 May 2016, 11:29 PM	#26
Daytona88 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Watch: 5712 Posts: 2,621	no daily for me. When I only had 2 or3, I would rotate weekly. Now with more, I am a hot mess. Even worse, I keep looking for more, only compounding my morning dilemma.

18 May 2016, 01:56 AM	#27
RUK "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Ruk Location: .ie Watch: 5711,Sub,Daytona,P Posts: 1,232	Used to be the 114060 , now its the PP 5711. Still rotate with others but the 5711 is the most used, The 114060 is now the weekend watch __________________ 'The best watch out there is the one you like the most'

18 May 2016, 01:58 AM	#28
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	My 1675 for daily

18 May 2016, 02:19 AM	#29
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,180	New ceramic Sub ND on Rubber B strap. Comfy, nice and relaxed. __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

18 May 2016, 02:20 AM	#30
nygo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York Watch: Milgauss Posts: 297	i've been loving and wearing my SS Daytona daily, but really nothing beats a SS sub, GMT, or Explorer II in my opinion.

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