25 Great Beater Watches To Consider

[@majorpsych17]

Very classy disclaimer that “one person’s beater could be another’s grail.” Teddy is a good egg.

[@avarmauk]

He is genuinely a nice guy who is passionate about all watches. Never a snob like so many watch enthusiasts and KZbinrs

[@coastercraziness]

It’s funny cuz I would’ve never even considered how calling a watch a “beater” could be offensive to someone. I see that as a huge compliment towards the watch! It’s something that can withstand pretty much anything and is great for everyday use. The fact that he was so mindful of that made me appreciate how he’s not a snob and is a good guy who just loves watches

[@patrickozias5369]

This is why Teddy is number one in watch KZbinrs. He never turned into a snob, he can afford Rolex’s or what ever expensive watches he wants but he still features watches that are 50$.

[@larsstougaard7097]

Yes hard to beat

[@jackjackdom]

Exactly, his video on the casio a168, a 20 dollar watch, got me into this hobby.

[@MuSprutt]

Because of views = money, broke boys like yall see this

[@realistic_delinquent]

@@MuSprutt Don’t take this the wrong way, but I’m glad I don’t know you.

[@MuSprutt]

@@realistic_delinquent broke boi

[@garrettwilson7795]

as an 18 year old with a very limited budget, i’ve managed to acquire 3 watches, all per teddy’s recommendations. my first ever was a timex weekender, which is my beater of choice. picked it up for $30 on ebay, and to this day it’s one of the best $30 i’ve ever spent. i also have an orient maestro as a dressier casual watch, and an orient mako ii that i sometimes wear like a beater as well, but not to the same degree as my timex. great content as always teddy!

[@jacobgebman4666]

I've been wanting a Mako! They're sharp looking watches! I've been wearing a red Kamasu for 6 months now and I love it! It's a beautiful watch! Hard to go wrong with orient.

[@coastercraziness]

That’s awesome! Right now I have a Casio A168 and a Timex Easyreader, also an 18 year old with a limited budget so I totally get you there. Do you recommend the 2 Orient watches that you own?

[@Daniel-of6rw]

Great choices. Fellow mako 2 owner. Also 2 bambinos.

[@Adiarby13]

stay away from Casio...they re cheap watches. i bought one just because of its price and now i end up owning a dozen of it just in 3 months

[@BuIldogProd]

The ultimate beater though is the F91W. Costs less than my last takeaway dinner and is accurate to a few seconds every month, plus it has stopwatch function. Goated watch

[@napir]

Great stuff Teddy. I bought a SKX009 right before USAF survival school over 20 years ago, and it's been the epitome of a "beater" ever since. I finally gave it a companion in a Hamilton Khaki Auto almost 10 years ago and between the two of them, we've been all over the world and been used in all conditions. Every scuff and ding (and 3 broken crystals!) has a story, and the idea of a beater is very real in my mind. I may reach for other watches for a night out or a special occasion, but it's the beaters that are priceless to me.

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

I love it. A watch that appropriately fits your lifestyle and can come along with you during your experiences transcends any dollar amount. I am sure that SKX bezel looks well-loved and it is better because of it.

[@wisamal-hakim5531]

Very very well said

[@grmpf]

This is basically the opposite of those people who get an exceptionally durable watch, but are scared of letting it get scratched or taking it near water because it was expensive.

[@simonlee3133]

IT’S A BETA, NOT A ‘BEATER’

[@avarmauk]

I have an SKX007 for nearly 15 years. What a tank of a watch! No matter how other watches I buy, this is one I can always come back to and rely on. Whether it’s casual wear, going for a swim or some outdoor activity it does it all.

[@peterkalos6271]

Honestly the beater may be the most important piece in any collection. It’s generally wore the most, and arguably has to do the most. A beater has to be wearable, durable, and stylish at the same time. My beaters are a Casio worldtime, Casioak, and a Seiko solar diver when I want to have driver style on

[@nedflanders3769]

My beater is a Rolex cuz I’m a big baller

[@timshull59]

Exactly, as a carpenter in the trades a Casio is fine...

[@tyarnold4088]

​@@nedflanders3769Ned Flanders wears a rollie?

[@pratikshitvajpayee973]

The best thing about Teddy's videos is every time there is a wrist on the screen its size is right mentioned in the corner helping people decide if they should buy a watch.

[@motorpsykler]

Being a blue collar guy, if I’m going to wear a watch, it has to be robust. Beater watches are my whole world, not that I can’t appreciate an F. P. Journe. I’ll be using this video as a reference to check out new things. Thanks Teddy!

[@magic804]

I strongly recommend a casino G/shock. I have one that has to small rebars covering the edge face. I do mechanical work. It’s a super amazing watch

[@motorpsykler]

@magic804 I have a DW-5300 G-Shock that I bought new in the 90’s and recently restored, I couldn’t bear to mess it up though, sentimental value. I’m working on putting together a G-Shock square metal with a stainless steel Ali-Express kit. I recently saw a picture of one that was VERY worn and has taken on a steam-punk like patina that looked really cool. I’m a mechanic and I usually take my watch off at work, but this one I plan to leave on all the time. Even if I trash the module, I can just replace it.

[@Garthock]

bought a used regular quartz 5600 a couple years ago and it just somehow became the only watch I wore without ever really thinking about it. wore it to bed, shower, swimming with the kid, everything. Was a watch that I truly never had to think about, and was digital so I could read it instantly. Calendar never needs updated. Just adjust time every 6 months or so (only ever off by like 30 seconds really), and change it for DST. Gives me day of the week, month, and day of the month plus time with just a glance. Plus a light that I can see in pitch black whenever needed. Rough house all the time with the kiddo, he's smacked it with toys an endless amount of times and I've never even taken a look to make sure it was ok. Recently had to replace the band, also cleaned it realizing it got pretty grimey under the plastic cover. I don't even use half the features on it like timer and alarms, but nice that it has it. It's not a watch that I love, it's just a watch that became apart of me. The only time I ever take it off is gaming on the PC at night, cause I'm super anal when it comes to my gaming space. I've bought a couple other metal band watches since, and I wear them occasionally and for work sometimes. But it's tough for me to not come home and immediately put the 5600 on, simply because I've gotten so used to having it.

[@irrelevantwaffles]

I'm like this with my duro. I only ever take it off at the gym when I need to wrap my wrists. In the past 2.5 years it's probably been on my wrist 99.5% of the time. Like total, I don't take it off for sleep or to shower or at work or anything.

[@martintanz9098]

Teddy, I think you and I have a different definition of a beater. As you moved up the price ladder, you seem to have gone from beaters to GADA watches. Certainly watches like the Sinn, Mulhe Glasshutte, or Certina are Gada watches, not beaters. My Gada watches include tge Sinn 104, Seiko Alpinist, Steinhart GMT, Seiko Samurai and Zelos Mako for example. (Probably a few others) Imo, a beater is a watch you might wear while doing a dirty job that you might not want to put your nice watch at risk of getting dirty or scratched. So to my mind, you shouldn’t spend more than $100 on a beater that only exists to get beat up and ideally, maybe nothing at all as a lot of us have a beater sitting unloved in a drawer. Thinking about and old Seiko quartz, Timex Ironman, Casio, or citizen eco drive. My beaters are an old Seiko titanium quartz, Citizen Eco drive , old Victorinox Swiss Army watch, plastic Casio digital.

[@justinhill9915]

As a wood shop teacher, these “beater” watches make up the bulk of my collection and many are at the upper end of my price range! Lots of cool watches but I definitely think “utilitarian” watches is a better description than “beater”. After all, I don’t beat on any of my watches but I definitely utilize them for their intent as more of a workers watch. Nice watches but not flashy show stoppers. BTW Teddy, great watch choices! (As usual 😉)

[@bandwagon240]

I'm a mechanic and I daily a 5KX at work (SPRD95 to be exact). I tried digital but analog just works better as my pea brain likes seeing passage/chunks of time.

[@stephenbaluran3298]

I'm a relative newcomer to watches. I used to wear a Citizen Eco-Drive with a bracelet on the daily. These days, I wear an Orient Kamasu, largely based on your recommendation for beginner mechanical watches. Thanks a lot, Teddy.

[@24934637]

I don't currently own one, but I love the look of the Kamasu! The one with the dark red dial looks awesome! Great value too!

[@duanesamuel8741]

Love my Kamasu!

[@wadel7794]

loved Kamasu too, right until the stem & crown broke off😢

[@brandonsullivan9544]

Absolutely love this. I love watches, but work in a hybrid environment (half office half industrial) where my watches need to look somewhat classy, but also take a beating if needed. This list is perfect!

[@zacharyparis]

Seiko5 GMT with black dial has become my go-to beater. Fun to wear and worry free! Don’t mind a few scratches.

[@MonkeyDJoe]

Sinn 556 is such a go anywhere do anything watch, with screw down crown and 200m of water resistance while being a pilot watch, and such a simplicity and versatility. I find myself wearing mine very often, and once I pick it up, is very hard to put it down for another watch as well. The Casio Duro is another crazy value watch.

[@desolate1562]

Been watching your videos for a while now and was inspired to start a collection. Started with the duro due to its specs for price and clean looks, now am looking for a dress watch to add. Wouldn’t have started the journey without you, thanks for the great content Teddy!

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Honored to have played a role in your journey. Thanks for watching!

[@onedirection3510]

I’ve been thinking about a field watch. Definitely looking at the Tudor Ranger. However, so happy thanks to this video I am now aware of the Hamilton Expedition! Choices! 🤔

[@tylerjames646]

Mine is the Christopher Ward Sealander. From all kinds of field work, to office meetings, to nights out with friends, it's my most worn watch for sure.

[@K.J.H_]

That's your GADA watch right there

[@antwontwontwon2378]

Nice list, Teddy. I know most of us want the best materials for the lowest price. I hope you can make more sub $800 watch videos that come with different kinds of case metals, finishes, more accurate movements, and sapphire crystals!

[@Mirhan123]

REALLY COOL WATCHES TEDDY! I am really HAPPY that I have some of the watches which are in the video! YOU KNOW SELF SATISFACTION😅 thanks for the video!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bardpitt4049]

Thanks so much for this, Teddy! I recently switched jobs and I’m back to wearing beaters instead of my nicer watches. I’ll save those for weekends. Definitely looking at marathon. Oh And the contest! If I won I’ll feel like I’m shopping with you and Kevin o’Leary 🤣 a guy can dream.

[@happywanderer5632]

For thirty years my beater was a Rolex Submariner. Now it's retired, nestled within my collection of 30 timepieces. While it is the most valuable watch in my collection, it is only worn occasionally.

[@teppoolkkonen5539]

To me, a beater watch is a watch you can smash with a hammer, shrug your shoulders and say "meh." Followed with chucking it in the bin. If you can do it to a 200€+ watch.. Well.. It just shows the difference of perception about value..

[@aleksandrivashko9168]

@Teddy could you please make a review of Breutling Endurance Pro ? Would be ace to hear what you think about this watch.

[@mattmorse8430]

Enjoyed this video and seeing some brands/watches I was unaware of! Pretty sure my whole collection is composed of either "beater" or "tool" watches so I may be the target demo for this video and I appreciate it! Thanks Teddy and team!

[@Snowkone81]

Loving those Hamilton's as a beater, but I actually remember a video you did with Mr. Wonderful where you mentioned Doxa Sub 200 as a beater. I literally went out and got one and it's my beater now, but doesn't mean I can't have more than one. :)

[@MGSshlax]

Glad to know that I'mm on the right track! I built my recent collection with the idea of having mainly watches that could serve as daily drivers (i.e., suitable to multiple scenarios or be worn without much consideration). Indeed, can't go wrong with Seiko (SBDY085), Seiko 5 Sports (SRPE51), Casio (AE-1200 and MTP-M300D), G-Shock (GA-B2100) and Hamilton (H64455533)!!!

[@MatthewEsguerra]

Tissot has a 36mm Seastar now in case anyone needs an even smaller version like I do. It fits so well on my 5.75-inch wrist. Good stuff as always, Teddy.

[@changliu7096]

My beater is the G-Shock Rangeman (old version, 9400). Wearing it to vacations and everyday activities without worrying about anything.

[@1911syndicate]

Such a good vid. Any idea when you are getting a restock on the Arnie?

[@finesse49]

An ~30 year old Timex Ironman suits me for activities that might hurt any of my other watches.

[@AstroVanTribe]

Love your videos, I purchase a lot of "beater watches", some new some used and try to keep the price to around $100 - I make "tough guy" watch cuff and sell them with a well spec'd watch. It's interesting to me that several of the brands you've presented here have the same Seiko automatic movements I typically find in the watches I purchase at a fraction of the price. I don't see how you beat the aliexpress brands as well as microbrands like Aragon which can be found on the resale market for $100 or less. Of course I do have a timegrapher so I can regulate these watches (now) - I'm always looking for "divers" for the shock and water resistance and, again, am finding super affordable well spec'd watches out there

[@speedracer2please]

Fantastic picks, you covered all of mine! Whenever I don't want to worry about my watch, it's either my 20 year old G-shock, or my Tissot Seastar 40mm. I'd love a titanium Khaki next.

[@gtaliano]

Nice Video, but where's Orient? Their Divers Lineup is unbeatable at around $200

[@tubevolti3020]

All my watches begin with a grail status and end up being a beater.

[@patricksittre2847]

My beater is a timex expidition north titanium automatic. I changed the leather band to an oyster style titanum that it should have come with not leather. The watch case has been surprisingly very hard to scratch. For under $400, I dare any beater listed here. 200m water. Sapphire on both sides. Amazing lume. Date. And the Miota although a cheeper noisy movement still winds itself faster in one direection than all my seiko nh35 or 4 and 6 series movements with bidirectional winding. Its for sure a go to. Thanks Teddy for pointing out other options but im going to stick with my Timex for a little longer.

[@gsabella4]

Great content Teddy! I've had a gshock 5610 since 2011, one band replacement later and it's still rolling. I love that Momentum Sea Quartz, might have to pick that up 😊😊😊

[@edwardkeeter762]

Microbrand Diver: Helm Vanuatu. NH35 movement, ISO6425 compliant, 300m water resistance, fantastic lume, $285. Major brand: Orient Mako or Kannno. In-house automatic, 200m, Under $200. Reach options: A critical characteristic of a beater is that it's priced so that you don't cry too hard when it gets broken, so "reach" beater is an oxymoron. If I break a $1,500 watch while I'm doing rough stuff, I'll have to kill myself.

[@matthewchivers3035]

I've been obsessing over the watch world from the sidelines for a while now but am just not in a position to justify spending 1000s. I thought I'd dip my toes in and just picked up an SSK003 for myself today. As someone who's never really spent any time with a watch on my wrist, I'm obsessed. I can see this being my gateway into collecting and cannot wait to look back in a few years and remind myself of where it all started. Cheers for the great content, Teddy!

[@jimc8609]

I’ve got a Vostok. Threw my first one away as it locked up. Second one, red dial, gets a lot of comments. Winds itself if on my automatic winder, but needs manual winding when I wear it. So, a great fun watch and the Russian military timekeeping must be atrocious

[@hootsmagoon]

Citizen Promaster NY0040-17L is my everyday watch. The NY0040 series won the Italian Marina Militare's choice over many other renowned brands.

[@Lebon996]

I have the same, black version from a German dive store. Brilliant watch, tough as old boots 😊.

[@runwhatyoubrung]

I think this is the best list you've put together yet Teddy! I've been into G Shocks for years but love the idea of some classier 'beaters'

[@DallenRex]

You could argue that every watch I own is on this list. Marathon GSAR, Hamilton Khaki Auto, Marathon Navigator, two g shocks including the 5610, and an old duro I bought when I was first getting into watches to see what the case size felt like. These are the kinds of watches I love wearing. Looking at maybe buying the steel navigator, a mudmaster, and a sinn 556 in the next several years, all of which were also sort of or directly on this list.

[@benoliver2826]

Im right with you, this is like my dream list of watches.

[@Lebon996]

I purchased a Citizen NY0040 black version with left hand crown from a dive store. This watch is on my wrist 24 hours a day. Gym, swimming, the full works. It's become my wonderful companion and it never lets me down. I love it ❤❤❤

[@bushpig6837]

Same. And the accuracy it's impressive when it's worn 24/7

[@markw5805]

I say a beater has to have a sapphire crystal. & band not bracelet. IMO a beater is a weekend manual labor watch, that still looks good. Economics are relative, but $1000 watch working on the yard or car doesn’t much qualify. Thanks for what you do Teddy… I do appreciate your mention of hardened steel. I don’t want a beater that looks beaten so that, besides comfort is my reason a beater has to have a strap. My beater is a Seiko Conceptual on sale for $130.

[@RobLewis3]

In general you're right, but there are plastic screen CASIOs like the F91 which make great beaters because of how cheap they are. If I was doing manual labour that's what I'd pick because they're also very small.

[@sirciphers5187]

I could wear a Hublot and get beaten up too

[@ninosalvati379]

Absolutely brilliant is always the case Teddy 😊wouldnt be on this journey without your insights and very informative videos. Love the way you stay humble and understand that $100-$200 is still a lot to spend on anything right now. Im currently saving for a prx, little late to the party but with a little one to look after and other things to spend money on, its just been one delay after the next 😊 keep up the great work and on a side note, my beater is a ga2100, looks great, hard wearing, has all you need and in jet black it goes with pretty much anything 😊 also love the thought of a more classier looking beater for other occasions. Have a great christmas and happy new year.

[@DaneRThomas]

It may only be available through UK retailers, but the Citizen Promaster Tough Super Titanium BN0118-55E Ray Mears Edition is my favorite beater watch and it would place well on this list. More versatile than my G-Shocks (GW-M5610U and GA-B2100C-9AER), classier than many other field watches with the titanium bracelet, practical with Eco-Drive solar charging and quartz accuracy, and tough as nails with 300m of water resistance, a sapphire crystal, and a monobloc case.

[@jordanjoestar8839]

Seperate to my nice watches, I also have a $120 Fossil Skeleton Automatic in all black and silver that runs on a Swiss movement. Stainless and it's about 7 years old now. I swim with it, it's covered in blemishes on the steel, shower with it. Bang it off things. It's held up well. I don't live a gentle life and neither has the watch, and it shows. Would I do this to my Seiko or Citizens? NOPE. But for this reason, I have a pile of 5 Fossil watches that have truly never given me an issue. Even if stolen. They also seem to hold together very well. One special rare one my wife got me, I've never seen and also can't find it for sale. Don't write off Fossil, basically, is my only notion of this comment. Cheap, yes. Good, also yes. Great for gifts! They (standard editions) use a quality Miyota movement so they arent absolutely trash either. My Fossils are closer to my heart than my most expensive pieces. Why? They have my blood, sweat, damage and history beaten into them. Something my luxury units lack almost as a whole.

[@TedKeyboardify]

Pound for pound the Casio MDR-106 'Duro' is the best watch available today. Classic looking dive watch, very accurate quartz movement, strap monster, very well made. Great around watch at an insane price. With the $100 Seiko a thing of the past, this now is the only option for an analogue watch under $100 IMO.

[@dougrobison3130]

Classic beaters for me have been G-Shocks and cheaper Seikos (SKX; Sumo). IMHO the definition of a "beater" is a watch that you can wear it doing manual labor (e.g., building a deck; yardwork) and sports that are hard on watches (cycling; diving) and really not care that much what damage you are inflicting on it.

[@stew_redman]

I have a Tag Heuer WN1111 classic that I bought new in 1997, before the LVMH buyout. I wore it daily for 15 years and still wear it at least once a week now. It's never missed a beat.

[@Tyrone2714]

For me everyday and beater arent the same. One is a watch i can out on and forget about. The other is for when i want to go to do something extreme where id rather have a beater, so something affordable, durable and reliable, like a gshock or ironman etc

[@LaCuentaDeYouTube]

Completely agree. I do not consider my g shock an everyday, but wherever I'm doing sports or working with my hands is the watch I wear.

[@RobLewis3]

Yup. Or something so cheap is basically disposable like an F91w.

[@Vercus100]

As of September 2024, Nodus has absolutely zero watches available for purchase on their website. Microbrand indeed. I think I'll stick with name brands that will actually still be around a year from now.

[@georgeatanasov6563]

Wasn’t looking to get into micro brands, but my beater is the BOLDR Venture. Super solid IMO (200m, sapphire, NH35A, titanium case, screw down crown). Nice enough to wear out and about and can also take a beating when I’m working on roofs. Was looking at khaki field but the low water resistance scared me off for the price.

[@timfit33]

Great video 👍 I can't help but feel a bit envious of those who are able to spend 1000+ on a beater. I still love my collection of cheaper watches, though ❤

[@nedflanders3769]

Keep working hard. You’ll be there one day bro!

[@neiljohnson7914]

The sad part is that there is almost no difference between a $50 Casio and a $10,000 Rolex.

[@costcoshill7941]

I bought a Seiko PADI Diver (Pepsi Turtle) when I decided I wanted to "get into" watches. It's a beater and also the most expensive watch I own, which I actually enjoy. Hoping to get a DOXA sub 300T orange eventually, which would continue that tradition!

[@zandersohn4283]

May be his most relevant work to date. That’ll do Teddy, that’ll do-

[@jean-francoislangelier505]

My beater watch is a Christopher Ward C63 Sealander white dial on a nato strap. 150 m of water resistance, niciest crowngards on the market, good finishing, solid movement, etc. All that way under a thoudand dollars. I always said: it is like a sellita Tudor black bay 41 but in 39 mm for a third of the price. Oh! and the two I have beat at +1 second a day.

[@franc101978]

When it comes to a beater watch, the undisputed champion is G-shock

[@bobnewby9129]

Personally, I would never consider anything over $350 to be in the "beater" category. In fact, I think a proper beater needs to be under $150. But that's just me.

[@Jon.Alexander]

Great video but is the Powermatic 80 ( H50 in Hamilton) really a beater movement? What do you do if it breaks after the warranty, or if you yourself is at fault? Seems expensive to have it sent to Swizerland to get a completely new movement if you break it. With Seiko 5's at least you can just order a new movement for a fraction of the costs.

[@Greg-tj8rg]

I appreciate you listing the Vostok Amphibia in this video. The Amphibia was my first mechanical watch. Very interesting story behind that piece, a great beater you can have a conversation about.

[@justingaines6203]

I am surprised Bertucci doesn’t get any attention. I have owned and beat one for 10 years and it still runs flawlessly.

[@mourningcrows]

I’m surprised you picked the pretty dive watch Nodus makes. My choice would have been the Sector Deep. 500m WR, bread blast finish, not as “pretty”. It’s what I wear as my beater.

[@deanohit]

Love my Casio GA110 & Seiko SNK809, very different sizes/styles that are both great beaters and either one is on my wrist 95% of the time

[@R416J]

I’m surprised Orient didn’t make the list. They have some “beater” divers with inhouse movement and prices comparable to Seiko

[@arphos8328]

My beater watch was also my first auto, a Seiko Srpg27. I wear it almost every day and sits proudly amongst my presages and hamiltons, scuffs and all. It reminds me of the work I put in that allows me to build and enjoy the collection I have.

[@jovicamarkovic]

No way. My first auto is also a Seiko srpg27. It really is a great first watch and the one that got me to start collecting

[@johnvienna3422]

Wearing mine right now!​@@jovicamarkovic

[@johnvienna3422]

Wearing mine right now!​@@jovicamarkovic

[@jovicamarkovic]

@@johnvienna3422 me too

[@evanbeedle5693]

Great topic for a video, the Traska is next on my list. At the moment my number 1 beater is a Casio ae1200 on bracelet. I have "better" watches but I always end up throwing it on most days. Looks weirdly great with most outfits and kind of does everything.

[@NinjaKid1985]

My beater for work is a god tier Casio G-Shock Mudman. Have it now for 10 years and just love that thing! Afraight of it dying on me the next 5 years sińce it‘s solar powered. Than I got a Casio Duro Marlin on a Nato strap with a mini compas for hiking as well as a Citizen Fugu for diving.

[@kamannavarapu8378]

I love my Seiko Arnie and wear it all the time for all kinds of beater activities. I too have a 6.5 inch wrist and massive Arnie looks absolutely perfect.

[@rhorto01]

My entry came to $5011 dollars, so I'm out? lol

[@jameswcollett]

Your "Watches Featured" list does not seem to match the watches actually featured.

[@TrenbologneSandwich]

Let's remember that for 99.999999% of people a $200 watch is absolutely insanely expensive and completely unjustifiable. If you tell someone you paid $150 for a watch they'll look at you like you're insane. I've gotten compliments on $40 watches.

[@Jake_S_]

I'm a sucker for Casio watches. almost every watch i've ever owned has been a Casio. Started with some Ediface models but ended up with my current classic square G-Shock. It's everything i've ever wanted out of an everyday watch. Durable, reliable, functional.

[@matthewsanders6499]

Right now I'm rocking my MWC G-10 mechaquartz, absolutely chuffed with it. Super wearable and durable. I look at my watch box and I actively ask myself the question, which of these are watches I am happy to get bashed up because they're tools for work, and which are there for looks.

[@mruiz1]

I am not sure to consider them as beaters but I surely enjoy wearing them. I have two Casio duros, a black bezel one on a black/grey nato and a Pepsi on a jubilee stainless steel bracelet. I have the red G-Shock 2100 and the GW 5610 also on a black nato strap. And I have the Seiko Arnie on a black jubilee steel bracelet. Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 to everyone in your team!

[@Grodd70]

Excellent video. I appreciate including some of the micro brands, which offer great quality at very reasonable prices. As I was watching the video I kept thinking "Casio G-Shock" . As a dive watch collector I have some nice dive watches that will never see a bathtub much less the ocean just because of their cost. Casio has always been my go to ever since I was a kid and my brother put his on my trucks tire to help me wax the truck before going out. We forgot about watch I started to drive and the watch went under the tire and other than some black top "chew marks" it was fine.....I was sold.

[@TrenbologneSandwich]

I see the Casio Duro and think "This is a nice watch" and I see a Rolex and think "What a piece of crap" If a watch is over $1000 it's actually garbage. It tells the time, the only thing that matters is that it's accurate within 5 seconds a month and that it's durable. After that, it's all about affordability

[@bootn2055]

I still really like the seiko just because the slightly wide hands, the style is just really nice. I freshly got a citizen Promaster sky BJ7136 and that also has nice style but the seiko still looks good, could you maybe do a review on the BJ7136 because it is a very good piece, slightly different to the regular nighthawk

[@Colzun]

I loved the video, but I hated every time you changed the pronunciation of the T and changed for an R. for example aRomaRic, ubiquiRous, moRel, digiRal, liRel bit, toyoRa, caRegory, milimeRer, 100 meRers, etc

[@Imachickenlol]

& Helicoper , wach/waches

[@KabobHope]

I wear that same Casio 5610 every day. I like the legibility and the day/date which I need for my occasional job. There is great piece of mind that I can replace it for about $100 without a second thought.

[@BuIldogProd]

If you’re getting a cheap dive watch then the Casio Duro is the obvious option for the price. It’s insanely accurate since it’s quartz and for the insanely cheap price, it can pack a punch

[@earlfoss99]

Scurfa barely qualifies as they are not very obtainable. Another small brand with small production numbers that sell out immediately. They come off as another brand for watch flippers, not for the enthusiast. I think a good additional criteria for beater watch would be obtainability/replaceability.

[@americanpaisareturns9051]

I’m not a watch collector. I am a watch wearer. I consider all my watches to be my beaters.

[@TheFatLobster]

Love my Promaster Automatic. My first "real" watch. For some weird reason you can get them for far cheaper here in Europe. Great video, some of these watches definitely peaked my interest as future additions to the current 1 watch "collection" 😅

[@Lebon996]

Snap, I have the same. I have the black automatic from a German dive store. Superb watch.😊

[@TheFatLobster]

@@Lebon996 Unmatched value on the Promaster. Decided to get the Seiko SRPE57 "Dresskx" as the second one just yesterday as a xmas gift for myself.

[@MadalinaPollo]

got my 39mm with the white dial on the 3-link "Bader" bracelet watch on AMZWATCH 3 weeks ago and am loving it to pieces. Absolute fantastic watch that wears super comfortable on my 6.75 inch wrist. Chose the 3-link over the 5-link bracelet for the toolless quick adjustment. Way more comfortable than my Longines Hydroconquest 41 mm.

[@derektrips]

Surprised the ultimate beater was not on your list. Timex

[@Julian-m8q]

She opened up her third bottle of wine of the night.

[@MyNameIsGhost]

Huh??

[@goldenarm009]

I know it’s over $3k, but the Sinn U1 or the smaller version the U50 is the gold standard beater watch. Utilitarian, legible, and tegimented submarine steel means it will never scratch, never rust, never tarnish. You could beat the heck out of it, and it’ll still look brand new. Very appealing specs and very unique looks. I want one lol

[@imadot6241]

Great video, Teddy. Being a Sinn fanboy since my intro to the brand via their F-104 and Jaguar cockpit timers, I have picked a few of their aviation tool watches. All of their tool watch lines are designed to handle whatever you can throw at them and shrug it off. Have to admit, given the price tags, it was tough to stop trying to baby them and just relax. But I won't be dropping any of them out of a helicopter! For my current all-round EDC pick, the Sinn 105 St Sa on their silicon band is very tough to beat. Buy once, cry once.

[@ToyotaWorld]

Teddy. I dare you to wear a bright yellow shirt in your next video. Or anything other than dark green, red, brown …. :)

[@d.kashani]

i love my seiko spb143 as a nice beater. To me a beater has to still look good and be a daily driver but it can’t obviously be your main/most expensive piece.

[@spittinvenom9843]

No, but it certainly can be your most loved

[@24934637]

I actually DO have a watch which considering it's history could be classed as a 'Beater'. I used to work in the Outdoor activity industry, teaching rock climbing, and taking groups 'Gorge Walking', walking and climbing up a fast flowing Welsh river, jumping into plunge pools and swimming behind waterfalls.....Never removed my watch, after all, it was (and still is) waterproof to 50 meteres, so that should be fine.......(I DID actually think it would be fine at the time, but know better now even though it DID survive). At the time (back in 2000 and 2001 I didn't have much interest in watches, they were purely functional items for me, I only owned one, and it never got removed. It is horrifically battered, scratched, and the metal plating is peeling away in parts, but it's still working fine despite the years and years of abuse. I'm genuinely amazed at what this watch has been through. Rock climbing, alpine mountains, kayaking in white water, swimming in rough sea, parachuting and even caving (spelunking for Americans). I was given this watch for my 15th Birthday, I'm now almost 49 (in June 2024), and this amazing watch is an Accurist reverse panda chronograph (Quartz). Even now I consider it to be not a bad looking watch, but it's certainly got my vote for reliability and durability!

[@freddolman1494]

Great list Teddy, thank you! I have a few of the watches on this list, a Casio (of course!), a Seiko 5, Hamilton, etc. But, my daily beater, the watch that I grab first on most days, is my Longines Spirit 37. A bit above this list, I admit, but it really works for me in most instances.

[@yaronnn]

I got into watches thanks to your videos and recently purchased the Seiko Dress KX. Great stuff Teddy, keep it up!

[@DouglasBrown-gh3xj]

Good listen, I enjoyed this segment. Personally I use the Garmin Fenix 6 Solar Pro as my beater since I swim, fly sail, hike, climb, etc.. I love having GPS and all the apps, maps and statistics in real-time. Put my Rolex Oyster Perpetual into storage. lol

[@arqmnl]

No, Teddy!!! Last time you did not mentioned it had to be less than 5,000. I even hesitated to add more and now I'm way off :(

[@jjooeeyy5555]

I did the same thing! The form didn’t mention all of your picks had to be less than $5000

[@normang663]

The hamilton khaki field auto is my daily beater, but I do love Sinn. The 556i was the first Sinn I got, so true that it is very versatile. But the lume is weaker than I had expected, which is important to me as I work shifts in a factory. So then I got the 104, which is the perfect watch for me. Versatile, you can dress it up or down, excellent lume, a day date complication which really helps me because i often forget 😅 And perfect size too for my 6.5in wrist. Now I have been eyeing the 356. Anyone should try a Sinn at least once. Special brand.

[@maxchapman3021]

All I want is a Seiko Alpinist GMT but can't get it anywhere in South Africa!😭 Was hoping to join the competition but it's only for the United States 😔 Great video by the way!

[@gautam9]

I have several watches but my beater is a 36 explorer 1 because it’s versatile, not flashy, elegant, and Rolex can repair it back to original anytime. I cosset my cheaper more delicate watches and some fancier Rolex.