The daily beater?
Hi all, as someone who has many watches (mostly the MoonSwatch’s) I am looking for a daily beater. Therefore can’t be too expensive (preferably below £2k), can be dressed up with my many different watch straps as and when needed, pleasing on the wrist (and of course eye).
I don’t have a dive watch in my collection so was tempted by the Steinhart or even tvr CW ranges however one of the watches on my want list is a Tudor Submariner which are pricey but beautiful.
Wouldn’t mind a chrono but aside from the gym and playing footie not really required and the tell you the truth the MoonSwatch’s do me well in the gym.
Love the AP Royal Oak and the PP Nautelis but they are crazy prices
Essentially a decent Swiss made with easy to buy aftermarket straps for.
What are your daily beaters? Which do you consider to be a bit too nice to take a daily beating wear on occasions?
My beaters are Timex and Casio related, but not necessarily for daily wear. My Hamilton Khaki Field could be a daily beater but it’s too nice to me for it to serve as that.
Seiko 5 Sport. Casio Duro.
If you’re dead set it has to be Swiss, I’d go Glycine, as I did. I don’t think you can get an automatic in this case Selita movement, with sapphire and Swiss Made on the dial for less.
2,000 Pounds is a good chunk of change so there are tons of choices. If you like the Nautilus and Royal Oak maybe you’d like the Tissot PRX. It’s also an integrated bracelet, extremely popular and some other similarities and way under your budget. But integrated bracelets don’t allow strap changes.
Divers are the most popular type of watch among collectors and since you don’t have one that may be a good choice. Your budget allows you to hit a big brand so no need to take a chance with micro brand. Divers are built to take some hard knocks and so many out there so have fun looking.
I don’t see you budget and a beater as being compatible My beater is a $36 Timex Weekender. Not terribly tough but at that price who cares.
2K pounds would be high-end watch territory AFAIAC!! 😮
Beater territory on the other hand would be a $35-40 resin-cased Timex Expedition 😀
CW 12 is well below 2k. Lorier or Baltic have nice divers or other very wearable watches.
Baumé and Mercier has an integrated bracelet that seems cool, CW the 12.
Strap monster- Longines spirit
Diver GMT-New Hydroconquest GMT
New Hydroconquest from longines
2K for a beater?
G Shock is an easy choice. Something durable but a little more elegant?
This new offering from Mido. About 1.5k or Formex Reef, which, sadly, is close to 2k.
For a daily watch I love this one: https://eur.farer.com/products/palmer
Timex expedition field chrono or Casio MRW200 are decent beaters. Both under $50. With a 2K budget, you could get replacements 'till the cows come home. 😉