Guest sharkrun20 Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 As the title states, I'm looking for a watch for my dad who is hard on watches. I keep getting them for him and then he sends them back to me beaten up, scratched, and broken. I've sent off two subs for him to be repaired recently but looking for something else in the meantime. Asian 7750s are out, Swiss or basic movements are preferable. Considering: Breitling Seawolf He's already had Rolex subs so I'd like to stay away from that brand for the moment. Omegas are a bit boring so nada there. Steelfish is played out. AP is good, maybe one of the plain ones without chronos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vafarmer70 Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 Seawolf is a good robust watch. Very durable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 Sea wolf would be good. The movement holders are metal and leaves little play as well as pretty thick piece of steel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave123 Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 Crystal is thick too,Seawolf is a great choice imo. A Breitling always is.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamo99 Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 I just posted one for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z80 Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 (edited) You could get him an MBW 1680 or 1665, that way when he sends it back to you it will be vintagized. Seriously, a 1665 on nato should be pretty resilient. Edited March 31, 2011 by z80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subbiesrock Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 You could get him an MBW 1680 or 1665, that way when he sends it back to you it will be vintagized. Seriously, a 1665 on nato should be pretty resilient. You could get him to offer the forum a 'mods' service. None of this 'throw the watch in a plastic baggie with keys, nails etc and shake vigorously' business, he could offer authentic vintagizing services Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miagi Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 hah u have to let him have a go on the reactor trident if the US army cant beat it up, next would be trying ur father Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickHiC Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 "Abusive father" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 I thought the Black Steel was supposed to be pretty tough. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sharkrun20 Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Looks like I bought a seawolf for him to beat up. Will let you know how long it lasts. Maybe this one will last longer than six months, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysticalChimp Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 (edited) hah u have to let him have a go on the reactor trident if the US army cant beat it up, next would be trying ur father I'm in the military, and I can honestly say that I'm the only person I've met that actually owns a Reactor watch... Most of these "made for the US military" watches are marketing ploys that companies use once they have a National Stock Number (NSN) and a CAGE code assigned to their company. But, I will admit, they can take a beating and keep going...But so can G-Shocks, which IS what many military members wear. "Abusive father" +1 That made me laugh too Edited April 1, 2011 by MysticalChimp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cht Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 sounds like he is a G shock kinda guy.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vafarmer70 Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Or maybe a Chase Durer Special Forces watch. Has been blown up, shot at, and swam in a number of times on Burn Notice, and still works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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