Post your favorite “Beater”!

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About a year old now and absolutely nothing I dislike about it, small date window aside.
 
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Orient Ray II Raven. Usually wear it on a Barton Elite Silicone but wearing it on a Bond NATO in this picture.

 
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I view a beater as a watch that is tough, water resistant dependable and utterly disposable. Eg ... Replace without a thought. I have tough watches like my GMT Master II, My Victorinox Divemaster 500 and my Aquascaphe, but I’d be sad if I destroyed or lost them. The Timex, just order another. This is why it’s my biking watch and always in my travel kit.
 
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I use all of these as “beaters” just depends on which one I grab in the morning.
 
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For general nonsense when I remember to swap out the PO.

For general jumps skids and wheelies duty.
 
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My real beater is a G-Shock 5600, if I am going into the wilderness or doing something really rough. But my second tier consists of vintage divers that are already so beat up that a few more scratches and dings won't matter.

 
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A freebie Zeppelin Lufthansa limited edition I bought with my miles and more points on a Timex Marlin strap from the wife’s Marlin Snoopy
 
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Two beaters. The first is my default watch. I would be sad if it got hurt because I m very fond of it, but it was an inexpensive eBay score and I’d get over it pretty quick. The second could be smashed to bits and I wouldn’t be bothered for a moment. Hopefully #2 doesn’t violate community standards.
 
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New beater and muddy dog on muddy walk



New beater pushing supermarket trolley



New beater having a 'time out' break

 
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Both are great beaters, in the sense of not having to worry about them when they're on the wrist.
If I do something that will very likely scratch the watch, I usually go watch-less.