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nworbled · 26 October 2019, 06:56 AM

This photo was taken 7 years ago but I'm not wearing this watch today (cause I'm at work). This is my favorite "beater" watch.

I've worn it while mountaineering:

summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania (19,341 ft/5,895m)
summit of Mt. Rainier in Washington (14,411 ft/4,392m)
summit of Mt. Elbrus in Russia (18,510 ft/5,642m)
summit of Mt. Aconcagua in Argentina (22,841 ft/6,961m)
summit of the Grand Teton in Wyoming (13,775 ft/4,198m)
basic mountaineering in Antarctica (with no prominent summit)

I've worn it canyoneering in Maui, rappelling off of multiple waterfalls.
I've worn it sailing in Bali.
I've worn it running with the bulls in Pamplona Spain.
I've worn it scuba diving in Hawaii.
I've worn it snorkeling in the Silfra Fissure (tectonic plates between North America and Eurasia) in Iceland....

....and I've worn it doing a ton of other things all over the world. This watch has been with me everywhere. It's a lot more beat up looking now than in this picture but it's still going strong. To be honest, I sort of want it to break or die so I can justify buying an updated version but this thing refuses to crap out on me.

Nikrnic · 26 October 2019, 08:34 AM

I like to call the Ranger a beater being a no frills plain and simple three hander and I wear it for such but it doesn't really get beat up.

blue lion · 26 October 2019, 08:40 AM

Whichever Rolex is in my rotation for that week

BobDyl · 26 October 2019, 08:46 AM

Jason71 · 26 October 2019, 08:51 AM

When I’m into rough stuff, it’s typically my 5513. However, I wear my DD36 for practically everything and 90% of the time.

HogwldFLTR · 26 October 2019, 09:20 AM

All night lume!!!

Tough as nails!!!

Rado63 · 26 October 2019, 09:40 AM

Omega Speedmaster MOTM

jaychief · 26 October 2019, 10:00 AM

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T4ME · 26 October 2019, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason71

When I’m into rough stuff, it’s typically my 5513. However, I wear my DD36 for practically everything and 90% of the time.

Nice

T4ME · 26 October 2019, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnjm

Sub

Took the sea well at high tide.

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Looks Good

denmanproject · 26 October 2019, 10:25 AM

My SPB051

I dont baby it but dont really beat on it either, still looks brand new lol

ReclinerTimer · 26 October 2019, 01:18 PM

Guess it doesn't fall into the beater category the same way a G Shock would, but the watch I throw on and have zero worry about banging around is my Tag Aquaracer Chrono

escobar144 · 26 October 2019, 01:21 PM

I dont really call it my beater. But I bought my OP39 alittle over a year ago and haven't taken it off since

akilis · 26 October 2019, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jake_d

what’s your favorite beater watch when you need a designated hitter that still feels cool?

Here’s mine:

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16570

ancientmariner · 26 October 2019, 07:05 PM

THIS is a beater:

zengineer · 26 October 2019, 08:19 PM

I think we have many very different ideas of what a beater watch is. That's to be expected, Rolex appeals to a wide range of the population. Seeing a number of highly polished (and still flawless) watches only makes the differences even more apparent.

If I am going to do some maintenance on some lawn equipment, move some landscape rocks around or something like that I know two things are guaranteed. 1) at some point I will be bleeding, and 2) at some point I will damage my watch to some degree.

I wouldn't wear a really nice watch to do that any more than I would wear a custom made white dress shirt and $500 loafers for those activities. I have this Seiko SBDC051 Prospex diver. I have other watches in between a $500 Seiko and a $10,000 Rolex but I wouldn't call my Omega Seamaster a beater just because I wear it to a BBQ.

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GradyPhilpott · 26 October 2019, 09:00 PM

I don't really have a beater, per se, but I do have some watches that fit that category, as others define it.

This is a recent acquistion.

Islander Diver

Mlioon · 26 October 2019, 09:14 PM

16600, thing is indestructible

jake_d · 27 October 2019, 03:03 AM

“I think we have many very different ideas of what a beater watch is. That's to be expected, Rolex appeals to a wide range of the population. Seeing a number of highly polished (and still flawless) watches only makes the differences even more apparent.”

OP here.

Nicely said. I think there are conditions where one doesn’t feel comfortable wearing a five digit “tool” Rolex on their wrist, let alone an inflated six digit reference.

I bought my vintage Seiko in Japan and love the faded bezel. It is my $200 “beater” watch that I think is still cool AF.

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wach16 · 27 October 2019, 12:53 PM

JLC Dualmatic currently but it was a milgauss before then

SeikoBake · 27 October 2019, 01:24 PM

Sub 116610ln

SkyJuice · 27 October 2019, 02:59 PM

Since this is a mix, this thread will be best parked at non-rolex general. Nonetheless, mine is a Black bay 58 in office and G-shock in out field works.

Laszlo · 27 October 2019, 03:00 PM

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Cesium137 · 27 October 2019, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

My new favorite beater watch...

Congrats on the pick up. Could you tell me what the purpose of the bezel is on the PO1? It’s obviously not a gmt, doesn’t appear to be a dive bezel.

efthi · 27 October 2019, 03:40 PM

Best there is

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Nostromopilot · 27 October 2019, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nworbled

This photo was taken 7 years ago but I'm not wearing this watch today (cause I'm at work). This is my favorite "beater" watch.

I've worn it while mountaineering:

summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania (19,341 ft/5,895m)
summit of Mt. Rainier in Washington (14,411 ft/4,392m)
summit of Mt. Elbrus in Russia (18,510 ft/5,642m)
summit of Mt. Aconcagua in Argentina (22,841 ft/6,961m)
summit of the Grand Teton in Wyoming (13,775 ft/4,198m)
basic mountaineering in Antarctica (with no prominent summit)

I've worn it canyoneering in Maui, rappelling off of multiple waterfalls.
I've worn it sailing in Bali.
I've worn it running with the bulls in Pamplona Spain.
I've worn it scuba diving in Hawaii.
I've worn it snorkeling in the Silfra Fissure (tectonic plates between North America and Eurasia) in Iceland....

....and I've worn it doing a ton of other things all over the world. This watch has been with me everywhere. It's a lot more beat up looking now than in this picture but it's still going strong. To be honest, I sort of want it to break or die so I can justify buying an updated version but this thing refuses to crap out on me.

This is what it’s all about.

ragingcao · 27 October 2019, 04:09 PM

Seiko Turtle
Not really a beater but something I strap on when there’s any doubts.

mactruck · 27 October 2019, 04:49 PM

Erson · 28 October 2019, 04:35 PM

favorite beater is patek 5712R

danwang0520 · 28 October 2019, 04:59 PM

My hulk

26 October 2019, 08:51 AM	#65
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	When I’m into rough stuff, it’s typically my 5513. However, I wear my DD36 for practically everything and 90% of the time. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

26 October 2019, 09:20 AM	#66
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26 October 2019, 09:00 PM	#77
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,447	I don't really have a beater, per se, but I do have some watches that fit that category, as others define it. This is a recent acquistion. Islander Diver __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

27 October 2019, 03:03 AM	#79
jake_d "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Austin Posts: 40	Favorite Beater Watch “I think we have many very different ideas of what a beater watch is. That's to be expected, Rolex appeals to a wide range of the population. Seeing a number of highly polished (and still flawless) watches only makes the differences even more apparent.” OP here. Nicely said. I think there are conditions where one doesn’t feel comfortable wearing a five digit “tool” Rolex on their wrist, let alone an inflated six digit reference. I bought my vintage Seiko in Japan and love the faded bezel. It is my $200 “beater” watch that I think is still cool AF. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 October 2019, 12:53 PM	#80
wach16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: NH Watch: 228239, PAM00684 Posts: 2,121	JLC Dualmatic currently but it was a milgauss before then __________________ Rolex 228239 PAM00684

26 October 2019, 08:34 AM	#62
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,171	I like to call the Ranger a beater being a no frills plain and simple three hander and I wear it for such but it doesn't really get beat up.

26 October 2019, 08:40 AM	#63
blue lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida State! Watch: It's just a watch. Posts: 1,463	Whichever Rolex is in my rotation for that week

26 October 2019, 08:46 AM	#64
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26 October 2019, 10:00 AM	#68
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26 October 2019, 10:25 AM	#71
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,407	My SPB051 I dont baby it but dont really beat on it either, still looks brand new lol

26 October 2019, 01:18 PM	#72
ReclinerTimer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: florida Posts: 146	Guess it doesn't fall into the beater category the same way a G Shock would, but the watch I throw on and have zero worry about banging around is my Tag Aquaracer Chrono

26 October 2019, 08:19 PM	#76
zengineer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,588	I think we have many very different ideas of what a beater watch is. That's to be expected, Rolex appeals to a wide range of the population. Seeing a number of highly polished (and still flawless) watches only makes the differences even more apparent. If I am going to do some maintenance on some lawn equipment, move some landscape rocks around or something like that I know two things are guaranteed. 1) at some point I will be bleeding, and 2) at some point I will damage my watch to some degree. I wouldn't wear a really nice watch to do that any more than I would wear a custom made white dress shirt and $500 loafers for those activities. I have this Seiko SBDC051 Prospex diver. I have other watches in between a $500 Seiko and a $10,000 Rolex but I wouldn't call my Omega Seamaster a beater just because I wear it to a BBQ. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

26 October 2019, 09:14 PM	#78
Mlioon 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: usa Posts: 156	16600, thing is indestructible

27 October 2019, 01:24 PM	#81
SeikoBake "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: location,location Watch: AP 15500 Posts: 283	Sub 116610ln

27 October 2019, 02:59 PM	#82
SkyJuice "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Land of OZ Posts: 1,411	Since this is a mix, this thread will be best parked at non-rolex general. Nonetheless, mine is a Black bay 58 in office and G-shock in out field works.

27 October 2019, 03:00 PM	#83
Laszlo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,868	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

27 October 2019, 03:40 PM	#85
efthi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Qatar Watch: 16610LV Posts: 569	Best there is Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

27 October 2019, 04:09 PM	#87
ragingcao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Tokyo Watch: cha talking about? Posts: 2,919	Seiko Turtle Not really a beater but something I strap on when there’s any doubts.

27 October 2019, 04:49 PM	#88
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28 October 2019, 04:35 PM	#89
Erson Banned Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: jakarta Posts: 243	favorite beater is patek 5712R

28 October 2019, 04:59 PM	#90
danwang0520 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Daniel Location: Taipei, Taiwan Watch: my signature Posts: 2,684	My hulk

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