The 8 Best Beater Watches For Everyday Wear

Looking for a rugged everyday watch that can handle anything life throws your way? In this video, we’re diving into the best beater watches—timepieces built to withstand the toughest conditions while keeping you stylish. From affordable options to heavy-duty designs, these cheap watches are perfect for everyday wear, outdoor adventures, and everything in between. With a budget of just $500, we’re diving into our favorite affordable beater watches for everyday wear.

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Video Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:01 Casio Duro
03:40 G-SHOCK GW5000U-1
06:04 Citizen Garrison Super Titanium
08:21 Timex Harborside Coast 44mm
10:37 Hamilton Khaki Field Quartz
12:17 Seiko SSK001
13:54 Marathon 41mm Black Pilot’s Navigator
16:12 Nodus Sector Sport
19:07 Outro

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[tfpp]

I think there is a far more vast crosscut of people who would feel a loss if their “beater” watch cost them $500.

[ricardolau]

The citizen grasping for air 😂. Better leave it under the sun for a while

[harrysvu]

Your videos are always top quality and your taste is immaculate.

[solvealways]

That G shock is not a 5600 though. It's the top dog 5000 and extremely worth mentioning that it stays accurate receiving daily atomic clock signals.

[alex_brutforce]

Finally the best review. I actually like a few of the watches reviewed and totally agree with the concepts

[AR.]

Hi, I don’t know where you live but in many many areas of the world like where I am a beater watch shouldn’t cost more than 50$ maybe 100$. That said I enjoyed the video.

[ignacymaracewicz]

I have DW5600 and Citizen Garrison. I also have few more watches but those two are really necesarry for me. Citizen for everyday. Gshock for work etc. But i have to say that Citizen garrison is my best purchase by far. Lightweight, durable and goodlooking. Only flaw is that the daydate compilation is hard to see. But im happy for it. If this would be awesome i wont buy anymore watches haha

[tom]

Casio MRW-200H needs to be part of this list, picked one up recently for £12.99, its such a good beater watch for the money!!

[TheBlackranger]

The bracelet on the Nodus is amazing — others at this price point should take note. I’m talking to you Seiko 😉 I am a fan of the SRPE fixed bevel watches, the standard bracelet not so much 😊 With that said, the rest of the watch is an amazing find for under $300. I purchased my SRPE57J8 for less than $150 after applying a discount 🎉🎉

[otishaag]

Well executed with an excellent lineup. 🍻

[goche]

Personnally, I think the Duro good looking.I have several Casio Duros, I use the all black as daily beater. The others are for other occasions. Great watch❤

[watsondna]

I just picked up a used stainless garrison for $45 and love it!

[kaybeedubs]

Good video. Excellent choices but there's a couple of mistakes in the specifications mentioned:

1) Casio Duro - excellent after dark legibility. No. I own a Duro and the lume is terrible.
2) Seiko SSK - Offers a caller GMT. Saying "true GMT" makes people think of a jumping local hour hand which the NH34 does not offer.
3) Marathon 41 mm Black Nav is made from composite fibreshell. It is not made of 316L stainless although they do now offer a SS version.

[silkytp]

Excellent video, good choices, and fair assessment. You did a great job!

[ForlornFreddy]

I get a lot of compliments on my Duro. It looks more expensive than it actually is.

[meilyrwilliams]

Great video! A superb selection of great beater watches. I’m having a Casio W-218h soon. I always fancied owning a 5600 but my eyesight isn’t what it used to be, the w-218 is of a similar design but with bigger numerals. Granted, it isn’t as tough as a g shock but it’ll be good enough for my needs. I’m a welder and I’ve worn an f-108w to work every day for over 6 years and it still works great, although it’s scratched a fair bit! I love the Casio Duro too, it’s on my list…..

[MrBenitoMalito]

Sector Sport is one of my favorite watches in my collection. Pretty sure its 316l stainless steel not titanium.

[joem]

Missing the citizen NY0040 series, i think it’s better than the ssk series, Also, the g-shock shown is a gw-5000u - a JDM only watch that is the best of the best. Screen down case back, premium strap, and some other feathers that make it the best gshock square going. Solid list!

[MTMcVoid-gijq]

The Casio bezel being off by one click during its entire presentation killed me. My OCD was screaming.

[champipy]

Casio Duro plus a comfortable strap is the best. 😊