beater

Definition

A beater is an odd term; it means a watch the wearer uses and doesn't mind damaging. Note, however, that one mans' beater might be someone else's unaffordable dream watch!

Commonly seen beaters include

• Seiko Orange or Black Monster
• Any of the Seiko SKX-series divers, e.g. Seiko SKXA35
• Milsubs like the OWC MS-5517 rev 1