Brushed case to mask scratches, sapphire crystal and ceramic bezel because they are scratch resistant, Zulu or NATO strap for two-pin security, bracelet with lockable clasp, etc
I like simple diver-type stuff. 44mm and under. Broad strokes, I know - and there are a ton of options - just trying to figure out what might last and what will be beaten up after a weekend wrenching on the car.
Most "sturdier" watch will survive some knocks, but I want to mention G Shocks and Victorinox INOX specifically (but all options allready mentioned also will last). Not archetypical divers, but both with 200m WR.
The INOX will take anyting, they are tested to fall on concrete from 30 feet, be run over by a tank, and a lot more and keep on ticking.
Take a look at the video's here: https://www.youtube.com/user/Victorinox
However, the watch will look beat up afterwards.
If you don't want that, you'll want a hardened case for some scratch resistance. Rolex (just slightly harder steel than normal steel, mainly ment for salt water resistance), Damasko and Sinn (quite hard stuff), Seiko Shogun (hardened titanium, not as hard as Damasko and Sinn), Archimede.
If you were a mechanic, and work on cars every day, after say a 4 year period you will see scratches on all of those watches to some extend.
If you only work on cars in the weekend I would absolutely consider using a dedicated watch for that. Any Seiko 5 available from as low as $70 will wear the scars proudly.
The Eco Zilla by Citizen would make a better beater as the Eco Drive system is powered by natural light with a longer reserved then any Monster and it can handle 100 meters deeper for around the same price.
Go with the Zilla if you are considering the Monster as your diver beater from Planet X!
My Submariner has done a good job of holding up in all sorts of settings, so:
diver
40mm
1000 meter WR
rotating bezel
relatively thin for a diver
brushed bracelet
Like I said: GShock.
I have a beach vacation coming up in Bali and I bought a bright orange DW5600 solely for that purpose of snorkelling and hitting the water parks.
It really depends on how durable you want it to be vs how good you want it to look doing whatever it is you do.
Mechanical movements are great, however, with less moving parts, a quartz watch should take more of a shock type of beating (some may dispute this). Water resistance, materials that are scratch/ding proof and the like suggests that a G Shock is the perfect Beater in extreme conditions, however, if you want one that can take a lighter beating, then you get to fully brushed dive/military style watches like the aforementioned Monster, and I would toss the Marathon TSAR/GSAR in to the mix.
Good day. I am Cabbage Theodore Head the Third. I wear my rolex sub as a beater. I highly recommend this affordable timekeeper for all mundane purposes.
Ps: just playing with you! Seiko skx makes a great beater. Dependable, tough as nails, slight 80's retro feel.
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