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[–] SanderDieman@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Why not? Cool watch

[–] ignoreme010101@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

i wouldnt..

[–] Cylindt@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago
[–] Adorable-Slice-4365@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

If you chose to beat it every day we can all find out

[–] Theskyis256k@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago
[–] MisanthropeInLove@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Whatever makes you happy, OP!

[–] Taigaseal@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Hell yeah it can!

[–] improvthismoment@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (2 children)

When I eventually get my Tank, I will definitely wear it in casual situations. I'm thinking a vintage style beads of rice bracelet, or a cordovan leather strap, would suit well for those situations.

[–] freethebox@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Strap code mesh bracelet looks great

Reddit post

[–] Rhett_Rick@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)
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[–] 80H-d@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Put it on a twist-o-flex

[–] judahrosenthal@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (2 children)

My wife’s worn her Solarbeat every day for 2 years. It looks and works just fine. I’d say yes.

[–] TheModerateGenX@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Looks “just fine”? What does that actually mean?

[–] bigbhamboi@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Looks like shit.

[–] bearable_lightness@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I wear other watches but my SolarBeat is my daily.

[–] pro-jec-tion@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Yes, but I'd start adjusting the strap properly.

[–] RobbersTwo@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

He'll, yeah!

I wanted to get the seiko tank as my everyday but couldn't find a vegan leather strap for it

[–] kog@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

It's a multi-thousand-dollar piece of jewelry. If you want to beat it up, of course you can absolutely do it. Whether you should is for you to decide.

[–] poodlejamz2@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

to me, no, the tank is too refined and clean for a beater but if you are the kind of guy that carries himself like that 24/7 then go get it

[–] Rats-off-to-ya@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Sure, as a bracelet.

[–] Jay-metal@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Nice watch!

[–] pappy_van_sprinkle@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Im not really interested in dress watches but i saw a dude wearing an XL on orange perlon and it def caught my attention. I like the idea of turning a dress watch into a beater it’s kinda fun

[–] karma3000@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Yes but it needs a Nato. Preferably in Camo.

[–] ugh_this_sucks__@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Nah definitely a rubber strap.

[–] takeknife-drainlife@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] penglishhs@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Certainly! Looks great.

[–] Tune_Silver@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Is this a trick question?

[–] RockitDanger@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

It's a classic for a reason. I wouldn't call it a beater. I think that term is snooty. A beater is something you'd do manual labor in. Something you'd leave on while shoveling horse shit. The Tank isn't a beater. It is an every day watch though. Grab yourself a $40 gshock for the shit shoveling and you've got a lifetime pair

[–] Dramatic-Performer-6@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

What size is this and what size is your wrist?

[–] anonymousmouse2@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)
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[–] mein-shekel@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Half black half brown strap would be noice

[–] Bradymyhero@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Legit stopped wearing my Tank cold turkey after the Rolex came

It is a beautiful piece, but I just don't see the point of it anymore for me.

[–] Rhett_Rick@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Which Rolex?

[–] Happy_Boy_29@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

If that is what yon enjoys wearing every day, why not ?

[–] azberty@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Totally, maybe the strap won’t last as long and you might need to be more careful around water, but that’s about it.

[–] GimmeUrBrunchMoney@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Hah put it on a nato and out that baby w To work.

[–] b1jan@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

i'm gonna go out on a limb here and say it's too dainty for every day wear, especially as i see you have at least one sleeve... the contrast is great, don't get me wrong, but you'd be served better (stylistically) from something a bit meatier IMO

[–] foreverabatman@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Yeah, I think you could do it. Different straps can really dress this watch up or down.

[–] StringerB36@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Based on this photo, yes

[–] 43Joe21@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Daily yes.

The definition of beater is subjective. It depends on the person and their world. John Mayer can say his Daytonas are beaters bc he wears them to walk his dog. Probably the most manual labor he does.

But someone in law enforcement or a fire fighter or a construction worker probably wouldn’t wear their Tank to work.

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[–] xiutehcuhtli@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Everyday, sure

Beater? I would argue, no. A beater to me is something I would wear while fixing the sink or cutting a piece of wood or something. I would take the tank off in those situations.

[–] 501Invalid@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I have the tank must I use as an everyday beater. Goes well with any fit.

[–] kilzfillz@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Is this the XL Tank?

[–] kapparino-feederino@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

why not, not like there is this holy rule against it

[–] datatadata@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Any watch can be an everyday beater

[–] EyeDentifeye@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Shiiit if u got the money for it any watch is.....for me its a seiko tho...

[–] bassmanjn@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Wore my Tank Francaise (on a bracelet) for 10 years every day. Then something happened and I got more into watches so now it’s in rotation. But yes, yes you can.

[–] mrchen@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I would say no TBH. It’s high polish all around and would scuff and nick very easily and quickly. Obvi “everyday beater” means different things to different people. For desk jockeys— sure. I work in food service and I’m cautious to wear anything but a diver.

[–] SnooOnions7760@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I’ve been wearing my solarbeat every single day for 2 years!

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