Why Do We Have "Beater" Watches & What Makes Them Great?

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@ID-Guy 3 жыл бұрын

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@mrdisco99 3 жыл бұрын

I think there's a bit of elitism around the idea that something like an SKX or G-Shock is just something to be banged around to protect your "good" watches rather than something to be appreciated on its own merits. My philosophy has always been that watches are meant to be worn, and if I'm not wearing it then maybe I shouldn't have it. Part of why I haven't bought a Rolex or Grand Seiko, despite how amazing I think they are, is because I'd be afraid to wear something that expensive. One of the essays in A Man and His Watch says he'd rather have a $40 piece that he owns, than a $4,000 piece that owns him. I definitely feel that as well. My SKX and G-Shock have been all over the world with me, and have the scrapes to show it. To me that's a way more meaningful and important part of my collection than something expensive and impressive that stays in the box.

@ID-Guy 3 жыл бұрын

It is a bit biased, I agree. The more I've learnt about what others buy the "beater" watches for, the more they sound like pieces that are purely there to be used harder than others. But then we are some of the exceptions. Great point on "owning the watch" that was a nice bit of detail in Hranek's book (that you've reminded me about) - It's all well and good "affording" a watch, but CAN you actually afford it? Like us, the watches should embrace the scratches. We're not going to look flawless in our later years anyway, why should they? ;) Great comment Ric, thank you!

@folksurvival 3 жыл бұрын

@@ID-Guy Yes, i would say if you can't afford to really use something because of its monetary value then you can't actually afford it.

@anthonysmith2982 3 жыл бұрын

@@folksurvival Great comment mate.

@jackchueh1231 3 жыл бұрын

call it what you want.. their still beaters...

@mrdisco99 3 жыл бұрын

@@jackchueh1231 my point is all watches should be beaters

@vidalaguilera7603 3 жыл бұрын

My dad only likes beater watches. When I gave him his g shock dw5600, it was awesome seeing him smile all day. Rarely ever see him without it.

@chi-towncalifornia5916 3 жыл бұрын

I personally believe that life is too short to not wear your grail watch, but when there are situations and places where it’s risky to wear it, the beater watch becomes the best tool. No grail watch should live its life as a safe queen, and no beater should be worn unappreciated.

@ID-Guy 3 жыл бұрын

Let's both get matching Lange Platinums and rock them on Grey Nato's? I'm down ;) ALSO great to see you again Chi-Town! I hope all has been good your side and that you're doing okay!

@giovanniyorke7455 Жыл бұрын

WELL SAID!! that's why I sometimes wear my beater watch to interviews and client meetings

@dakshsharma4946 10 күн бұрын

@@giovanniyorke7455Which watch is that btw?

@derkritiker7598 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought the Hamilton Khaki Field for my birthday. Great watch !

@watchesgiggles5659 3 жыл бұрын

My “beater” is a Tudor gmt. I don’t mind scratches on it at all. Actually, I quite enjoy them....I must be nuts. 😂. Great video as always my friend. 🍻

@Nathan123Davis 3 жыл бұрын

My beater watch is a oris aquis titainium. I'd rather get scratches on that instead of my £250 bulova marine star in rose gold because a scratch on the oris doesn't look out of place but it would on a polished rose gold case.

@ID-Guy 3 жыл бұрын

Something about Tudors and the "character" they get from scratches. Kinda goes hand-in-hand with the brand identity ;) We're all mad here. Hope you have a restful holiday lined up, brother!

@steelsteez6118 2 жыл бұрын

My beater watch is a Tudor bb58 black. Not sure the point of the quotation marks. It's all subjective.

@BoleDaPole Жыл бұрын

Not at all, I use my submariner and an old omega moonwatch as beater watches.

@stemikger 2 жыл бұрын

I became addicted to watches 2 years ago, but I always had a thing for them. My collection is nothing but beater watches. I decided to dedicate my collection to Timex only which range from $35 to $400. I currently have 50 plus Timex watches, so technically, at that price point, they can all be considered beaters.

@ANate777 Жыл бұрын

I have the same type of collection, mostly Casio. They're all loved and well cared for, even the ones that are "work" watches.

@KRW628 Жыл бұрын

I've worn G-Shock 5000/5600s for forty years; with jeans, chinos or suits. I didn't get "into" watches until about five years ago. Today the G-Shocks are my beaters (I'm wearing one now).

@Valera_Scotland 3 жыл бұрын

My G Shock 5600E.... love that thing. So accurate, light, great to look at, perfect size..... tough...I wash it in the sink with a toothbrush and soap once a week... looks brand new after a year and within one second of the time I set it to.... just amazing

@SeniorChaChaCha 3 жыл бұрын

Same here. I still fondly love my 5600BB. Went around the world with me, made it on time for my flights, hiked mountains, swam with it and looks brand new after cleaning it

@FickyMaurya 3 жыл бұрын

I had to say this now...my late dad had his 1975 Lord Matic as his only watch, except for very formal things, like weddings and stuff. But, growing up, I also saw it in the mud, rain, saltwater, you name it..as he was an outdoor guy. When he passed, I now have it. I serviced it once and baby it as as special piece. But after this vid, I think I'll give it a better run, once more. Thanks for this.

@paulclement4222 3 жыл бұрын

I do have g shock as my beater. But in recent years I don't care about wearing my nicer watches in any circumstance. Not long ago, I saw a piece about James Cameron and his Submariner. The story was he eventually gave it away to someone, but he had worn it daily for years during all his movie making adventures and it was all beat to heck. I liked the idea and now no longer relegate my nice watches to my box to get worn only every few weeks.

@vktravellog1242 Жыл бұрын

Totally agree the beater watch is the true hero in anyone's collection!

@manuel_winde 3 жыл бұрын

i have a “proper beater”- a g shock that basically never gets worn- as I don’t do manual work (if I can help it), apart from in bed because it’s lightweight and has a light to tell the time in the dark. But I think nowadays a beater watch often means our rugged daily wearer and comes from the fact we worry so much about our other watches and forget the purpose of a watch is to be worn and enjoyed, scratched and dinged. The freedom of wearing a watch and not letting contact with a door handle spoil your evening is often overlooked 😂 I don’t know if we need a beater in the way many of us use it (basically a daily hard wearer), we could probably just stop being so fussy with our other watches. A Rolex sub/Explorer/OP is a luxury watch but can easily be a daily wearer that takes any beating. However if you have a delicate daily wearer- a patek annual calendar for example, I would no doubt want a cheaper robust watch for the days at the beach or gardening!

@sidartha96 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I feel a beater is probably the best kind of watches that are available. No matter what happens, they never fail to run and deliver.

@saairgunner5925 3 жыл бұрын

Can also probably be called a field watch. My go-to beater is a green Citizen ProMaster Tough on a nato. Ecodrive, sapphire crystal, 200m WR, great lume, monocoque construction, all of this for less than $300. The best beater out there, if you don't like a plastic G-Shock and like the look of a classic analog three- hander.

@jda7499 3 жыл бұрын

Just sent my 2013 Casio Gshock White for a new strap - 7 years it lasted so well. Time to show it some love ! Cant wait to get it back in few days!

@DesignAtelier 3 жыл бұрын

well said. i do think that they are more appreciated now then ever before. more and more people are actually applauding beaters in their collection.

@ID-Guy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, man. And rightly so! It's great to know that people are seeing the value and application in these everyday wearers. The more character in the collection the better ;)

@CanalUnoMx 3 жыл бұрын

Does anyone else hit the LIKE button from the beginning because you already know you'll like the video? 😁

@ID-Guy 3 жыл бұрын

Legend. And you have high expectations ;) Thank you for the comment!

@juniorjohnson5961 3 жыл бұрын

@2Death9 3 жыл бұрын

My only beater is a G-Shock AW-591MS-1AER. It's been everywhere with me, to the top of Kilimanjaro, over glaciers in Norway, on countless hikes across the UK. It's such an old friend of mine that leaving it at home would be like betraying it. Every adventure I go on, it goes on too.

@Thomas_Burnett 3 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t live without my beater watches. Whether at my manual job, doing gardening, jet washing or simply cooking, there is always an occasion where I prefer not to worry about what will happen to my watch. Everyone should have at least one beater watch. Another interesting video here my friend. Hopefully you are looking forward to a nice Christmas break. Wishing you plenty of festive cheer! 🎄

@ID-Guy 3 жыл бұрын

They do make up a large portion of both our collections ;) And we're all deserving a good break, but my job isn't done yet! There's always something going on in the background. Really looking forward to a Saturday hangout for a few hours to share some closing thoughts on the year. Enjoy the rest of your week, brother!

@enriqueparedespinel1694 3 жыл бұрын

It's necessary more than 1 beater watch in our collection. We all love them.

@carlkim2577 Жыл бұрын

I'm quickly realizing that I really enjoy beaters. My hand keeps reaching for my Casio "duro". I'm thinking of building my collection around beaters. Fun!

@richardjeffery5594 3 жыл бұрын

I prefer the term ‘daily driver’. A ‘go to’ watch that you trust and is dependable day in day out.

@TropicalMBA 3 жыл бұрын

I prefer this nuance as well. It's one thing to wear your 'beater' to the gym and on bike rides, it's another to daily drive it and keep the good stuff on the shelf.

@ricchrono5907 3 жыл бұрын

They do have their place in my collection, I love them, my sinn u2 tegimented, damasko DA35, seiko turtle, seiko 62mas reimg... They are the ones that earn most of my wrist time in rotation.

@laurencemart2251 3 жыл бұрын

I have a few "beaters", one of which is pictured at 1:20 and it could easily be the only watch I'd ever want, I'm fortunate to be able to have a collection but honestly the Casioak is everything I need. I have a soft spot for my Casio F-91W that I've polarised to be an inverted display (white on black background), proudly on a nato strap that cost twice as much as the watch at $18..... I'd daily most of my sport watches but if I'm cutting the grass or working on the car I wear a "beater", and then I still treat them to a good clean if they get dirty, a little OCD takes over. Another great video.

@StuntpilootStef 3 жыл бұрын

I wear a square G-Shock on a bracelet while cycling. Like you say, it can deal with knocks, it's light and it's comfortable and solar powered so I don't even have to worry about batteries. And indeed it has gained character because of the journeys it's been on with me. It's loved too, it's in my watchbox just like my more expensive pieces. But even if I owned a submariner I could never take it cycling. It's too heavy and uncomfortable for that.

@RaduTudoroiu 6 ай бұрын

My beater is currently my Seamaster 300m Sword Hands. It works amazingly well with outdoor life, sea life and work use.

@SamrayGTR 3 жыл бұрын

CAN'T WAIT FOR THIS SATURDAY! And for the Flippin Zippo show!

@ID-Guy 3 жыл бұрын

It's going to be a blast! Just been thinking up titles for the final WSW for the year... "Ho Ho Horology" haha! I crack myself up sometimes... Enjoy the rest of the your week, brother

@mofomartianp 3 жыл бұрын

I've used a Casio Tough Solar for years, never had a battery change and never let me down. Recently got a Vostok Expedition North Pole 1 to be my new beater, just because I love automatics and the Seiko NH35 it uses it bulletproof.

@548vikings 3 жыл бұрын

Went thru several Casio G-Shocks 30 on the job. Actually had one where the shock plates chipped completely off, just had the dial left. Damm thing still worked.

@billr1449 3 жыл бұрын

Casio G-Shock 5600E, a Timex Expedition and an old L.L. Bean Field Watch. All great to wear for almost all occasions! Thanks for another great video. Cheers.

@evanscussel7955 3 жыл бұрын

I own two beaters. A Timex Weekender and my Seiko Sea Urchin. Both are watches I wear when I think I'll be near water (or in a rain storm), if I think I might get drunk and accidentally hit my watch against a doorframe or countertop or if I am going out in a public spot where the only people who care what watch I'm wearing are potential thieves. They are watches I enjoy wearing a great deal, but are either easily replaceable or where there is little to no emotional connection with the watch. I'm getting a G-Shock for Christmas and I expect it to join the beater contingent in my collection.

@tantu2395 3 жыл бұрын

I have 6 watches, and wear them in rotary. Only entering to some very formal occasions, I have to select a dress watch, or a more humble watch. They were all my "beater" but I never wear any of them when panting. They each has more or less scratch, but I will replace the crystal if any of them in need.

@markcooper2673 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the video & subject! I remember spending weeks researching my beater watch which was intended to be & is the watch I’d reach for when mountain & road biking. It had to be quartz, waterproof, durable...but yet cool and a brand I respect. So, it had to be a Seiko diver! It was put onto a nato strap immediately. I’ve always loved Seiko since saving up all summer when I was 13yrs old to buy a “real” diver - a Seiko. I now have and have had numerous Rolex’s & other nice watches, but there is something cool about my “beater.” Thanks & keep up the great work!

@pamisavejr 3 жыл бұрын

I think its important to have that "Beater" watch in your collection. For those activities such as hiking, manual working, etc. So that you don't worry, at the end its a tool watch. Like you said they get lots of character and creates lots of good stories. Sometimes they aged very well.

@danielb4923 Жыл бұрын

BB58 blue on MN strap is my beater watch. So far, it survived a motorcycle crash with only a minor scratch on the lug. MTB, skiing, hiking, swimming of course. Accuracy never changed.

@blueshirtbuddah1665 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video IDGuy. I have several beater watches but as of late, I am hardly wearing any of them.

@roamready9732 3 жыл бұрын

Great topic. I regularly wear a moded Vostok diver for field work and working out. And I love it. Although lume is something to be desired😉

@kristy77a 3 жыл бұрын

Terrific commentary. I enjoyed that very much; thanks.

@barrettwbenton Жыл бұрын

Looking at my collection, all I can say is this: to paraphrase a certain rock song, the first scratch is the deepest; the ones that come afterward just add patina.

@nusbacher 3 жыл бұрын

Around 2000 there was a British Web seller who sold a 'beater' watch by that name, with an egg beater logo on the dial to emphasise the point.

@ref6122 3 жыл бұрын

By having a beater watch you are limiting the ability of your better watches to develop character and memorable associations.Its really pretty hard to "beat up" a watch " I use mechanical watches for hiking,kyacking ect and they don't get any more beat up than when I wear them to work,maybe less so .There aren't any doorknobs outside to bang them against

@AlonNahary 3 жыл бұрын

Great topic! My beater is a 9$ SKMEI. The rest in my collection are treated very well, not a scratch.

@cohenmd1 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, sir. As you said, I wear my best pieces all day, every day, in all situations. That is my purpose in having them. Each is an emblem, a reminder to me, that I always can do better, that one always can upgrade the act. That in every situation, at every moment, there is a way to pursue excellence.

@SanjayPatel-qs7oh 3 жыл бұрын

I have a Citizen Eco-Drive chronograph that has been a faithful companion for 15 years. It has scratches and scrapes but keeps incredible time with zero maintenance. It gets more wrist time than any other watch.

@vktravellog1242 Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@mt24Carson 3 жыл бұрын

Reduced my collection to currently two watches. My Omega Planet Ocean 2500 is my de facto "beater". It can take it! Considered selling it a couple of times, certainly glad that I did not...Happy Xmas from Nevada. 🌵🌴⌚👍

@2Death9 3 жыл бұрын

Ok, I'll bite, what's your other watch?

@mt24Carson 3 жыл бұрын

@@2Death9 Also a pseudo-beater...ivory dial MeisterSinger Metris. 38mm, 200m WR and ETA 2824-2...steady as she goes. Had a GS 9F GMT and a 14270, though moved them on. Might seek out an auto GMT in 2021. 👍⌚🌎

@storck08 3 жыл бұрын

I have Breitling Colt Ocean A64350 as my beater. 38mm quartz, 500m, chronometer certified diver. I have bought it used with a leather strap, but silicone pro diver strap is on it's way. It has some signs of use, but paid a little bit over 1000 USD for this watch. This will be my only watch for now, but when I can buy something nicer, more dressy it will become an everyday beater watch. Considering it's a chronometer from Breitling I really think it's a very good deal. Tough tool watches are best watches!

@GEZ73 3 жыл бұрын

My daily wearer is a Tudor Black Bay but I don't consider it a beater. I wear a very old 1997 G Shock when biking. It's actually a Baby G but hasn't got the Baby on the watch. The rest of my watches are probably not worn enough but I rotate during the day just to see them on my wrist. There's clearly a place for a more expendable watch in terms of wear and damage but I love all my watches and have them to wear and appreciate them for what they are. Great topic.

@mikeontherock 3 жыл бұрын

My beater watch is quartz driven, solar even. I have a 25 year old citizen echo drive chronograph and it is still ticking , scratched up as it is. Great video as always. Give me a shout if you'd like to add it to this year's last wrist shot week and I'll email you a couple of images

@LeonXOV 3 жыл бұрын

It's just like sneakers. We do have a beater pair and we have some that only wears to impress/show off and we do have daily wear to rotate as well :)

@danp6755 3 жыл бұрын

Ultimate beater is my G-shock 5600 for me. There’s other G’s I’d love to own, but they’re far too nice to be a beater!

@cowboyswami2017 3 жыл бұрын

I love beater watches. Majority of my watches are beaters. They can be dressed up or down on field watches. SWC bunker, boldr venture, marathon gsar are Spec monsters. What more can you ask for.

@dgrantreiter 2 жыл бұрын

I wore a Breitling "Shark" quartz for several years here in SW Florida, never took it off. Also my first Omega Speedie i bought in the early 70's, I also never took it off , including rock climbing with it. They both have very scratched bracelets and clasps . I saw these as tool watches and treated them as such. I also always have at least 1 G-Shock for tasks like painting or light construction. For a short while I had a Seiko "Arnie" when they first came onto the market. Sold that one after a year , because I became bored with it. Wish I hadn't. So I prefer no more than one or two watches at a time and wear them in almost all situations. I think a watch tells a story about its life and owner through its type and patina.

@Nefville 3 жыл бұрын

My beater watch is now a Maratac SR 35. Before that it was a..... custom invicta pro diver that I put a salmon dial on I know I know. Honesty, best policy. The thing is that Invicta got all the experiences, canoeing, climbing, hiking, unclogging multiple toilets it's seen it all and the memories are there. Good bad and brown.

@dpgdpg5788 2 жыл бұрын

Orient Mako 2 and gshock are my go to. My collection is made up of entry level Swiss Hamilton, but I love my Hamilton’s!! So a “beater” I think doesn’t mean I don’t care about it as much as it’s having a watch that is ready for anything!

@franksbr 3 жыл бұрын

The only watch I own, is my Planet Ocean 8500. I only take it off when chopping wood with an axe. Otherwise, it stays on no matter what. Having a dedicated "beater watch" means, for alot of people, that you are wearing your least favorite watch when you are doing your most favorite things. That rubs me the wrong way.

@AK-jl5xt 3 жыл бұрын

Mine are the Hammy Khaki Field Mech and a SKX Orange Boy and wear them more than any other of my 8 watch collection.

@TheOfficialRandomGuy 3 жыл бұрын

I wear a Marathon GSAR and Omega SMP. I wear one or the other everyday for every occasion.

@anthonysmith2982 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy these 'meditations on a subject' type uploads IDG. I really don't have a beater as such. I don't necessarily value my pieces in order of cost... Which probably says more about the cost of the watches I own than anything else... 🙂 But I,nevertheless, change my timepiece daily without a lot of thought of what I will be doing on the day... Again, which probably says much about my sedentary lifestyle! 😶

@ID-Guy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Anthony. I want these to become a staple of the channel... and you're in for a mouthful next week with my farewell to the Explorer. It's 9 minutes on basically everything but the watch itself, really gets quite deep ;) Have a superb end to your week!

@anthonysmith2982 3 жыл бұрын

@@ID-Guy Looking forward to that one bud. Same to you.

@mcody68 3 жыл бұрын

@idguy - I’m actually looking for a new beater. Happy to spend up to £1000. Any suggestions... I wear all of my watches and rotate them daily. I just fancy a decent ’beater’ that makes me smile when I wear it...

@shaheenevans 3 жыл бұрын

I have a Seiko samurai and Casio shock Matt black reverse screen as my beaters, my Tudor gmt and omega moon watch is my daily too and safe queen is my hulk

@Ossory88 3 жыл бұрын

Actually I think a Rolex is the most expensive/high quality beater watch there is. And that's kind of its attraction.

@robertsullivan4773 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting, never considered any of my watches beaters. My oldest watch currently in my modest collection is a 26 yo Breitling Chrono cockpit on a Bullit bracelet. It has the most hours on it of any of my watches and still runs great. My newest a Rolex 41 Submariner would never call it a beater. More the Elder statesmen of my watches. It now resides in its original yellow Breitling box in my curio cabinet semi retired. I think I'll wear it tomorrow.

@underachievingwatchcollect1878 3 жыл бұрын

I have too many beater watches that limit me wearing my nice ones. Time to consolidate my affordable watches to maybe 6? I should have taken the blue pill! Best regards and merry Christmas 🎄🎁

@smuckerst8355 3 жыл бұрын

My beater is an f-91w, I take the skx off when I know I am going to be scratching it against stuff. My mothers beater watch was a 1985 Casio DW1000 and the plastic bezel was partially ground away

@michaelcook528 3 жыл бұрын

I think the watch community coined the term “beater watch” To help me rationalize buying an affordable watch on impulse. One that I don’t need to plot and plan to purchase.

@blacktaxi2d 3 жыл бұрын

dang. my collection is: Gshock digital square hamilton khaki field mechanical orient mako usa ii omega aqua terra its funny how 3 of these have basically been shown as beaters in this video, but really why would anyone have anything other than a G for this purpose?

@mdaydj 3 жыл бұрын

I'll buy a watch because I genuinely love it and wether it be a seiko or a sub I treat them all with respect I will however wear a watch of less value if risk dictates. I will take off my G-shock if I think there's a chance of it getting destroyed, that said, it's probably likely to survive most situations better than us mere mortals. I don't buy any watch to deliberately destroy it ! Watches are made to be worn and should be but I'd rather take it off than treat it with contempt

@Maarten_official_account 3 жыл бұрын

My 16610 Submariner has been my beater watch for 20 years now...they are built for a hard life.

@beberforumer9715 3 жыл бұрын

Very well said. the unsung heroes are the cheap (non gshock) casios.

@russell996 3 жыл бұрын

Great thoughts, don’t have a beater but perhaps I should. 🤔

@davescommonplacebook9374 3 жыл бұрын

What is the reference # of the Or is at 3:15?

@davescommonplacebook9374 3 жыл бұрын

@@IDKline thank you!!!!

@inglebybhoy3293 3 жыл бұрын

Beaters are more fun than haute pieces, and they still need to be beautiful, interesting and wearable. Not many modern divers meet that brief. They tend to be too big, gaudy and ugly.

@michaeldejesus1184 3 жыл бұрын

Great!

@lv293 3 жыл бұрын

Will you be releasing the final video on the explorer sometime soon?

@ID-Guy 3 жыл бұрын

Next week will be my final lament on the watch, Luis! It's basically a 9 minute review that covers all sorts (without the Explorer being mentioned much) don't ask how it was done... must've consumed some strong stimulants while writing it that day. It's a cool clip though but it will get some hate too ;)

@lv293 3 жыл бұрын

@@ID-Guy it would be amazing to have you construct a “dream” six piece watch collection that you would want one day. It would be fun and interesting to get your take on it. Thanks and keep up all the great work!

@LesterLovesWatches 3 жыл бұрын

Can a tegemented Sinn be a beater watch if it will never show its scars?

@ID-Guy 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, that's deep, Lester... and yes, yes it does! The beater beats back! ;)

@MrDowndelete 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure is this count as a beater watch, I got myself the Seiko SLA033 as a gift for my master degree graduation and it is with me ever since all outdoor and indoor activity... too much scar for a three years old watch.. 😂

@tippykaffu4047 3 жыл бұрын

My beater is my SKX007J. People barely talked about them nowadays

@lawrencelibby3607 3 жыл бұрын

SKX? I use my Vostok Amphibia to protect my SKX, and for kayaking, sailing and to the beach, and for yard work.

@yoinkhaha 3 жыл бұрын

Some watches look better than others beat up, as if they were born to take a beating. The Seiko Arnie comes to mind...

@MarcelitoRecords 3 жыл бұрын

I love beater watches Even if I don't wear watches during action 👀

@ericb8888 3 жыл бұрын

Loving the more philosophical bent to your vids . All of my watches are " work " watches , they all must earn their place in the boxes . Just say " No " to Safe Queens ;)

@ID-Guy 3 жыл бұрын

Next T-Shirt print idea? "Say NO to Safe Queens!" That's a great idea actually... but fully agree, brother. All my watches have some scars (as they should) - whats the point to life without a few beauty spots. AND the philosophical ideas have been great fun, Eric... been working on a few more behind the scenes that should be airing over the next few weeks. Keep taking care of yourself, sir!

@ericb8888 3 жыл бұрын

@@ID-Guy ;)

@pelagic6 3 жыл бұрын

I care about every single watch I own 😳😉

@lukeharris3949 Жыл бұрын

A beater watch is a watch that I (have to) care for but I do not have to care ABOUT…

@stevefox8605 3 жыл бұрын

I don't have a beater watch, just a selection of watches appropriate for different situations, so don't see the need for one. Cheers 👍🏻

@stevefox8605 3 жыл бұрын

@@IDKline indeed, I wore G-shocks in my younger days, but now I'm old and much more fragile (from living the lifestyle that required a G-shock🤣) 👴🏻 any situation that is harsh enough to damage my mechanical watch I'm going to be far more worried about my life/Ducati /Fiancee 👍🏻

@RuinasDomi Жыл бұрын

Just came across this interesting, older video (awesome channel by the way!) and couldn’t resist commenting on such a relatable theme. I own a mechanical automatic 7S26 Lorus and it is my perfect sports beater: fixed aluminium Pepsi bezel, intense blue sunburst dial, day-date, strong rubber strap, 10 atms, 42mm, the works… But recently I felt the need to buy other watches to replace this beater’s function because I didn’t want to ruin it. And I wouldn’t have even thought about this, had it not been for this video; a bargain watch, originally bought for bike riding or tennis or swimming, that I could not beat upon as intended. It now seems I strangely value this watch at much more, so much so that I just bought a Casio Duro for swimming and a GA2100 for bike riding and other activities. The paradox? This was probably my least worn watch in the collection, which means I’ll wear it even less now due to those new arrivals… both of which (ironically), cost more than my original beater. How about that for silliness??

@TheOfficialRandomGuy 3 жыл бұрын

“Wearing an automatic watch everyday wears out the movement.” No matter if you wear it everyday or never wear it, it’s still going to need service around the same time. Top it with wearing out your crown stem by always winding it back up.

@watchingandseeing 3 жыл бұрын

I have a Casio for exercise was on sale for 5.99 Amazon

@shamaldass241 3 жыл бұрын

My Seiko PADI Turtle does the heavy lifting!

@mark01ization 3 жыл бұрын

Well I'm not rich. So when I invest good money into a watch I expect it to look nice and last a long time. So I don't want to damage it when I'm going camping so I take my G-shock. It's only $125 (or so) and it takes all kinds of abuse. In fact it gets even cooler if it gets damaged because then it has a story. But if it doesn't make it, it's only a hundred bucks and I can just buy a new one.

@mtr3422 3 жыл бұрын

I wear the seiko when I go to Mexico.

@JP-lf6zl 2 жыл бұрын

Wearing my 10-year old SKX173 as I watch this.🌎

@mrp9498 3 жыл бұрын

I killed my SKX beater by trying to play watchmaker and regulating it. I accidentally stabbed the spring and sent it to +900 spd on the Timegrapher.😕

@0017Bulldog 3 жыл бұрын

I've never been a fan of the term or theory of a "beater" watch. I have watches that I wear for heavy duty use that are built for that purpose (Casio 5600E), etc. I do however have "mugging" watches. I'll be damned if I'm giving a mugger my best watch. No, they'll be getting a Casio Royale this holiday season.

@alecmoriarty 3 жыл бұрын

A watch that’s meant to be used? What a novel concept with today’s enthusiast. Haha

@John-ch8go 3 жыл бұрын

I drank the kool aid about beater watches in the past. What in the hell are people doing to mess up your watches? I am an active guy and I do nothing that would damage a watch. I mess with tools, hike, shoot, etc. Every time I scratch a watch, it’s doing stupid things like taking a pan out of the cabinet. I think it’s an excuse to buy a new watch. I can definitely get on board with that but a beater isn’t necessary unless you are an auto mechanic.

@adolf-8834 3 жыл бұрын

Sinn and Damasko are tanks with tech.

@John..18 3 жыл бұрын

I use my beater watch when looking after grandkids, I can control the dangers I normally present to my watch, but having unpredictable children around, is just asking for trouble.. !! ..

@chrisstevenson2622 3 жыл бұрын

A “beater watch” is subjective term. To a billionaire, a Rolex could be classified as a beater watch and to an average Joe, a $500.00 watch is in the class of a Rolex. I don’t like the term “beater watch”. All watches are meant to be worn daily and enjoyed. If you buy a Rolex and only wear it once or twice a year, what’s the point of having it if you are afraid of enjoying it? In the book “A man and his watch” tells the adventures of men and their watches. A watch that’s well worn tells a story of accomplishments, defeats, victories and struggles in his life. When I retire, my goal is to own one of three watches. An Omega Railmaster, Seamaster 300 or, Rolex Explorer. When I send it in for servicing I’ll have instructions not to polish the case. I want the bumps, scratches an imperfections to show as a reminder of the adventures I had with the watch on my wrist.

@chrisstevenson2622 3 жыл бұрын

If I worked all my life and my reward to myself is a luxury watch, you can bet I’m going to wear it every day.

@jonathanl2748 3 жыл бұрын

I also dislike the concept of polishing. Just the fear of rounded edges is enough to stop me from agreeing that part of servicing.

@chrisstevenson2622 3 жыл бұрын

@@jonathanl2748 when you wear a watch the bumps, scratches and normal wear & tear from use builds character to the watch. When you look at your watch and you see a scratch or whatever reminds you of a particular adventure or event in your life. If you buy a watch and all it does is sit in a safe. What’s the point of having it?

@patrickh9937 3 жыл бұрын

The amount of abuse your watch is capable of surviving is responsible for at least 90% of the romance of wearing it. Most watch guys don’t care much about the white gold logo of your Rolex, it’s much more important that it can survive Everest, Sealab, and the jungles of Vietnam. Even if, in reality, it does nothing more strenuous than a day at the beach.