Has anybody got a suggestion for a good, reliable, beater up analog watch? Barring G-shocks. I had a Timex, but that one was... eh, it was literal Okay, well to be fair to Timex, it was defective. And I think that's why I got it for so much cheaper than it normally is. However I like the looks of analog, and am now looking for one to wear. I have a Seiko and Elgin, but... you know? :shrug: I just don't want to damage them a lot. I found a Casio Forrester, but according to one review, the pins that holds the hands are plastic, and not metal. So, has anyone got any suggestions? Also, please try to avoid suggesting G-Shocks, as it would seem as though most of their analog watches are out of my price range.
This one gets really good reviews on Amazon & is sold at my local Walmart for under $40. I'm going to pick one up when I get paid on the 15th. Casio Men's AQ-S810W-1AV Solar Sport Combination Watch I would just link to it on Amazon but I'm not sure what the rules are on that. Jake
Oh, I don't deny that. But analogs just give you that nostalgic feel that digitals seem to lack. Also, the answer is 42.
Seiko's lower end divers like the skx007 or original monsters, marathon general purpose, I've heard the berrtucis are robust. All available under $200. Some others out there if you narrow down a bit.
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With Analog watches, You tell Time. Digital watches tell you the Time. I hate to be "told" anything... I've had the opposite results with Timex - every Expedition or Ironman analog I've owned has been fairly cheap (<$60), and worry-free for over 5 years ( and batteries the only reason they stop then). I recently got a Luminox Navy diver's watch (~$400), and it crapped out in less than a year. Good luck with the search!
Have you thought about the Casio Edifice Range? Wide selection of analogs and they don't (all) have the chunkiness of a G-Shock
Another vote for Seiko here, the automatics are durable. The skx173 is just a bit different than the ever present skx007. It would be the one I get if I were pick again.
If you're looking for a beater watch : quick question: • What do you do for work? The problem you listed with the edifice pin might not be such a problem. I, like most of us, prefer quality. Metal components in certain environments are less than desirable. (Think welding or metal working) ESPECIALLY is magnetism a concern with analogs. ~ Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson ~
I have a Timex expedition that I've had for at least four years and I absolutely love it. Eventually I want to upgrade to something with a sapphire crystal though.
I highly recommend the Citizen Royal Marine Commando. Tough and accurate. It's my go to bullet proof watch!
The Casio AMW-3200 is < $100 and tough as nails. I've had this one sincd 1997 and it has been through hell and back. I'm pretty sure they still make them. I saw one with a black face at Wal-Farts a while back.
What's your price range? If between $200-300 or so, you could look at Luminox. Seiko makes some decent analogs. Under $100 I found this Seiko (SNE331):
