The closest is a seamaster 2254.50. Similar size and design. Low profile. Durable movement 1120 ((ETA 2892 based) or Quartz version. More brushed parts than polished.


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Just picked up a 14060m last week BTW. Had the 2254.50 in the past.


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Definitely the 2254.50. The cal. 1120 is bulletproof, anti-magnetic, great lume, 300m WR, and slim profile makes it disappear on the wrist.

Just pull one of those down you've got for sale and slap it on the wrist

 

Definitely the 2254.50. The cal. 1120 is bulletproof, anti-magnetic, great lume, 300m WR, and slim profile makes it disappear on the wrist.

Just pull one of those down you've got for sale and slap it on the wrist

Hahaha, you read my mind! I was actually considering pulling one out from inventory.

A close second I think is the Titanium Sword Hands 2231.50 which I think is even less shiny, but for a beater the semi-shiny bezel doesn't seem proper. Anything exactly like the 2254.50 but Titanium?

 

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What about a vintage or Watchco Seamaster 300 (no date)?

 

I always think of "quartz" when I think of a beater. Hard to beat a 2264.50.........

 

A Seamaster Pro, of course. Preferably one with patina. My 2551.80:

 

I would go (in that order) for
- Seamaster Master co Ax 300, much closer to a sub (legit, design, in house movement, wonderful bracelet, etc)
- Planet Ocean titanium (but with blue dial / bezel)
- real vintage Omega 300
- Watchco 300m

 

I would go (in that order) for
- Seamaster Master co Ax 300, much closer to a sub (legit, design, in house movement, wonderful bracelet, etc)
- Planet Ocean titanium (but with blue dial / bezel)
- real vintage Omega 300
- Watchco 300m

Don't know if I'd be beating on an actual vintage Omega 300.

 

older quartz Aqua Terra's ?

 

For me, the PO 2500.

 

Mine say hello.

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2531.80 or SMPc. Good price point and size.

 

You can buy a "pre-beaten" 2541.80 Bond quartz for under $1000. No worries about setting it, as a quartz it is a true grab and go watch. No worries about scratching it since it will already be scratched.

 

2254 is my auto-answer to this question, but any of the SMP 300m variations are perfect in this role. I have no problem with the titanium version, it'd be a great option, or even the white gold bezel insert of the stainless non-AC 2230.50. Even a brand-new SMPc wouldn't be a bad option - they're still remarkably reasonably priced, and will look great after taking a beating.

The other 'obvious' answer to this are the 2500-movement PO's, in particular the 42mm, I think. While it has some upgrades from the SMP 300m's, with the 8500's out now, the 2500 version is now a perfect candidate for a sweet 'beater' watch.

If you're looking to go vintage, the Watchco SM300 or SM200 SHOM are fantastic options. Vintage looks, classic movement, modern face with Superluminova. My Watchco SHOM with Ploprof hands is absolutely one of my favorite watches in the box, and its franken-watch origins are a positive to me, rather than a negative.

True vintage watches aren't really my thing, in part because I just don't want to have to fret about water resistance, and also because I really rely on good lume, which just isn't a feature of vintage rigs.

 

As you are looking for a "Beater", Ceramic would not be my choice - to "blingy".

There are 3 (auto-)Omega equivalents, imho: 2254.50, 2531.80 and the "old" SM300 (which is really hard to find and more expensive than the others).

 

To me a beater is a quartz, unless you use the automatic everyday.

Depending on personal preferences
*Aqua Terra quartz versions
*Omega Seamaster (either classic blue or pick the 2264)

In regards to the sub i would say that the Seamaster is the affordable beater sub.

 

This is not a beater watch:

This is:

 

This is not a beater watch:

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This is:

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I think you're confusing "beater" with "beaten".

 

I completely agree. I have the former (with red numerals) and am expecting delivery of the latter in the next few days. Although based on the condition that it looks to be in, I'm not sure how much of a beating it will actually get even though that was the plan (justification?) for getting it. It is destined to wear a blue or black rubber strap so it will definitely see some outdoors time, boat, swim and dive time but probaby no beach or yard work time. The real beater will remain my 20 yo Victornox Officer's watch with the cracked crystal ;-)

 

Currently have a 2254.50. I try to be wary of it but it can definitely take a beating. Painted markers give it a great tool watch presence

 

A lil off but why not a speedmaster professional as a beater. Classic omega design. I'm thinking about one as a beater.

 

It's the current beater, but I think I can afford to be more reckless if it didn't have that easily dingable bezel

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I cannot for the life of me fathom a several thousand dollar "beater."

 

I think the real motivation for this is to have a beater that I can pass on, as I could just as well use a G shock if that were not a factor

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I have a TSAR or even a G Shock for the really rough stuff, but this one went through probably eight years of TV news, not a gentle life, including two war zones. I think a 2254.50 can take it too.

Took this shot about a year ago.

2008. It was only 110ºF that day.

 

Ok, this what I decided on. 2531.80 with faded aluminum bezel (which is strangely appealing) on a curved end deployant strap. Not sure if it shows on the pic that the strap has or ang contrast stitching, which works with the orange on the second hand.

Had this go through a full service last week, so should serve me well for the next few years

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Ok, this what I decided on. 2531.80 with faded aluminum bezel (which is strangely appealing) on a curved end deployant strap. Not sure if it shows on the pic that the strap has or ang contrast stitching, which works with the orange on the second hand.

Had this go through a full service last week, so should serve me well for the next few years

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The Rolex guys go ape for a aging and faded Pepsi or Coke bezel too.

In my case, I prefer a fresher looking bezel, but in a beater watch you have one less thing to worry about here.

 

^^^ Solid choice. Just switched to my 2531 before seeing your update so it's perfect timing! Wearing mine hiking tomorrow in the N. GA mountains.

 

That one has a lot of character, nice choice.