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quakeroatmeal · 31 August 2018, 05:34 AM

I seem to have a problem, when it comes to watches- everything I fall in love with tends to be way above a "disposable" watch price point.

I basically have my holy grail watch, I've been wearing it everyday.

But I've been looking around to find a quality watch, that isn't quartz, that looks sporty, and I can wear without any fears or worries of damaging it... or losing it somehow (like getting robbed or something).

My problem is that almost every watch I go "ohhhhhhhhhhhh I'd wear that into that ground!" I find out it costs 4k.

Ideally, I don't want to spend more than 1,500 for a watch I can kick around. Initially I loved the Omega Speedmaster, especially since it can be buffed to make it look like new. But that definitely doesn't fall into "idc what happens to this watch territory". But my goodness, that thing is beautiful.

Maybe I just need to change my expectations since they seem to be mostly unrealistic.

Any recommendations for what to look for?

droptopman · 31 August 2018, 05:47 AM

Seiko, Hamilton are two that come to mind.

Burlington · 31 August 2018, 05:58 AM

Yep Seiko would be your best starting point given criteria laid out above.

If you want a mechanical beater watch then they are probably the best first place to look and expand from there if nothing grabs you.

beshannon · 31 August 2018, 06:13 AM

Seiko 5

Houstongator · 31 August 2018, 06:34 AM

Tissot watches are great. I have nine.

RazorD · 31 August 2018, 06:45 AM

Seiko's are very fun pieces to collect and wear daily. Take a look through the sub-forum and see if any of those catch your eye.

superdog · 31 August 2018, 06:45 AM

Oris.

Great watches.

quakeroatmeal · 31 August 2018, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by superdog

Oris.

Great watches.

I was hoping someone would mention them, I've been secretly lusting over them, and Sinn.

Beckster · 31 August 2018, 07:02 AM

Seiko SKX009. Pepsi diver on jubilee/oyster bracelet. Would be ideal.

austinp · 31 August 2018, 07:05 AM

Oris Diver 65
Seiko turtle Save the Ocean
Sinn U1.

AzPaul · 31 August 2018, 07:09 AM

Maybe give a look to a used Speedmaster 'Automatic'.
Less expensive than the 'Pro', with pretty much the same presentation.

Soarer · 31 August 2018, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beckster

Seiko SKX009. Pepsi diver on jubilee/oyster bracelet. Would be ideal.

This is my suggestion too as that’s what I wear as beater now.

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quakeroatmeal · 31 August 2018, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beckster

Seiko SKX009. Pepsi diver on jubilee/oyster bracelet. Would be ideal.

That Seiko even has a day date function! I think I may have found the beater grail!

droptopman · 31 August 2018, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by quakeroatmeal

That Seiko even has a day date function! I think I may have found the beater grail!

Really cannot go wrong with that watch.

SDRider · 31 August 2018, 07:56 AM

You could probably pick up a nice pre-worn TAG-Heuer for that kind of money.

ashbaug2 · 31 August 2018, 08:18 AM

1) Seiko- 40-50 variants of different sizes and prices. SPB051/053 or MarineMaster 300 (SBDX001/SBDX017) would be my choices.
2) Oris: Diver 65 or the Aquis line
3) Longines: Conquest/HydroConquest line
4) Squale: 50 and 60 ATMOS lines (not the 30 ATMOS homage line)
5) Sinn EZM line: probably the most expensive (You can get the EZM 3 for around $1800 new) but dang, they are cool and well worth the money.

turboevo2 · 31 August 2018, 08:24 AM

Seiko turtle srp77x there is a lot of variation. Its good quality for the price and automatic. Go to a nearby Seiko dealer and try it on first so that you can choose which variation you like. Looking at pictures wont do justice you need to go and wear it to see if its for you.

BigBlue1 · 31 August 2018, 08:44 AM

I wear my GMT Everyday. It’s just a little over 2 months old, see the scratches.

hhwc · 31 August 2018, 08:49 AM

As mentioned before, Seiko, Hamilton or Tissot. I have a Seiko on right now.

Snow-Dweller · 31 August 2018, 08:51 AM

What’s the price of a used Tudor BB?

superdog · 31 August 2018, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quakeroatmeal

I was hoping someone would mention them, I've been secretly lusting over them, and Sinn.

One of my first good watches.

Totally solid. High quality. Great price point.

Urosfan · 31 August 2018, 09:25 AM

Seiko and oris

Tools · 31 August 2018, 09:34 AM

I do not baby any of my watches, but the go-to if I'm out hiking or any other high-adventure is expected, is an older Explorer II.

If I'm welding something, working on the car, or digging in the dirt, I would put my watch in my pocket, doesn't matter what it is.

swils8610 · 31 August 2018, 09:52 AM

Oris Diver 65. Seiko is always a safe bet also.

“I think a man and his watch have a special bond”~Ralph Lauren

denmanproject · 31 August 2018, 10:12 AM

Amazing watch for the money, right around $800

SPB051

tseiff · 31 August 2018, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by denmanproject

Amazing watch for the money, right around $800

SPB051

Excellent very nice looking !!

dkg1616 · 31 August 2018, 11:12 AM

Tag all the way

MinMay · 31 August 2018, 11:20 AM

Rolex Submariner..the cheapest model

bdex75 · 31 August 2018, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quakeroatmeal

I was hoping someone would mention them, I've been secretly lusting over them, and Sinn.

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toxicavenger · 31 August 2018, 12:21 PM

Scurfa

31 August 2018, 05:34 AM	#1
quakeroatmeal "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: NY Watch: Mickey Watch Posts: 488	Recommendations for a daily beater I seem to have a problem, when it comes to watches- everything I fall in love with tends to be way above a "disposable" watch price point. I basically have my holy grail watch, I've been wearing it everyday. But I've been looking around to find a quality watch, that isn't quartz, that looks sporty, and I can wear without any fears or worries of damaging it... or losing it somehow (like getting robbed or something). My problem is that almost every watch I go "ohhhhhhhhhhhh I'd wear that into that ground!" I find out it costs 4k. Ideally, I don't want to spend more than 1,500 for a watch I can kick around. Initially I loved the Omega Speedmaster, especially since it can be buffed to make it look like new. But that definitely doesn't fall into "idc what happens to this watch territory". But my goodness, that thing is beautiful. Maybe I just need to change my expectations since they seem to be mostly unrealistic. Any recommendations for what to look for?

31 August 2018, 05:47 AM	#2
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Seiko, Hamilton are two that come to mind. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

31 August 2018, 05:58 AM	#3
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,643	Yep Seiko would be your best starting point given criteria laid out above. If you want a mechanical beater watch then they are probably the best first place to look and expand from there if nothing grabs you. __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

31 August 2018, 06:13 AM	#4
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Seiko 5 __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

31 August 2018, 06:45 AM	#7
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	Oris. Great watches. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

31 August 2018, 06:34 AM	#5
Houstongator 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: jb Location: Texas Posts: 2,259	Tissot watches are great. I have nine.

31 August 2018, 06:45 AM	#6
RazorD "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: David Location: New England Posts: 1,888	Seiko's are very fun pieces to collect and wear daily. Take a look through the sub-forum and see if any of those catch your eye.

31 August 2018, 07:02 AM	#9
Beckster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Singapore Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 836	Seiko SKX009. Pepsi diver on jubilee/oyster bracelet. Would be ideal. __________________ Rolex Only Please

31 August 2018, 07:05 AM	#10
austinp "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: us Posts: 3,391	Oris Diver 65 Seiko turtle Save the Ocean Sinn U1.

31 August 2018, 07:09 AM	#11
AzPaul 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Tucson, Az Watch: Rolex 1501 Posts: 13,896	Maybe give a look to a used Speedmaster 'Automatic'. Less expensive than the 'Pro', with pretty much the same presentation. __________________ Ain't much of a crime, whacking a surly bartender

31 August 2018, 07:56 AM	#15
SDRider Banned Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Julian Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Rolex 116613LB Posts: 1,908	You could probably pick up a nice pre-worn TAG-Heuer for that kind of money.

31 August 2018, 08:18 AM	#16
ashbaug2 Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Jon Location: Reno, NV Watch: 126710 BLRO Posts: 1,027	1) Seiko- 40-50 variants of different sizes and prices. SPB051/053 or MarineMaster 300 (SBDX001/SBDX017) would be my choices. 2) Oris: Diver 65 or the Aquis line 3) Longines: Conquest/HydroConquest line 4) Squale: 50 and 60 ATMOS lines (not the 30 ATMOS homage line) 5) Sinn EZM line: probably the most expensive (You can get the EZM 3 for around $1800 new) but dang, they are cool and well worth the money.

31 August 2018, 08:24 AM	#17
turboevo2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Ryan Location: CA, USA Watch: Rolex GMT2C Posts: 333	Seiko turtle srp77x there is a lot of variation. Its good quality for the price and automatic. Go to a nearby Seiko dealer and try it on first so that you can choose which variation you like. Looking at pictures wont do justice you need to go and wear it to see if its for you.

31 August 2018, 08:44 AM	#18
BigBlue1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Webmaster Location: Space Watch: it pal ! Posts: 2,956	I wear my GMT Everyday. It’s just a little over 2 months old, see the scratches. __________________ " Even I don't wake up looking like Cindy Crawford". Cindy Crawford Hypochondria is the only disease I haven't got RIP Mikey

31 August 2018, 08:49 AM	#19
hhwc Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 14	As mentioned before, Seiko, Hamilton or Tissot. I have a Seiko on right now.

31 August 2018, 08:51 AM	#20
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,284	What’s the price of a used Tudor BB? __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. GMW-B5000D.

31 August 2018, 09:25 AM	#22
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Seiko and oris

31 August 2018, 09:34 AM	#23
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	I do not baby any of my watches, but the go-to if I'm out hiking or any other high-adventure is expected, is an older Explorer II. If I'm welding something, working on the car, or digging in the dirt, I would put my watch in my pocket, doesn't matter what it is. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

31 August 2018, 09:52 AM	#24
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,211	Oris Diver 65. Seiko is always a safe bet also. “I think a man and his watch have a special bond”~Ralph Lauren

31 August 2018, 10:12 AM	#25
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,407	Amazing watch for the money, right around $800 SPB051

31 August 2018, 11:12 AM	#27
dkg1616 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 1,619	Tag all the way

31 August 2018, 11:20 AM	#28
MinMay Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Posts: 2,410	Rolex Submariner..the cheapest model

31 August 2018, 12:21 PM	#30
toxicavenger "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Watch: Seiko's Posts: 2,563	Scurfa

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