A Beater Option - The Timex T2M564
(The Timex T2M564 is the third one from the left.)
If you were to ask me, I’d tell you to spend as much dough as you can on a nice watch. I’m also all about spending as little as possible on beater watches. You may have seen my last beater, but it’s time is up.
I’m not gonna lie, I’m a party animal. Take a look at the image above and tell me that watch didn’t take a beating. I have a signature bboy move that I pull out on the dance floor and the RAM just couldn’t take it. I’ve moved on though and I’ve found a new beauty to beat (I know, that just sounds wrong.). If you read GQ, you may already be familiar with the Timex T2M564. It graced the pages of the April 2010 issue and shows up under the section titled Golden Opportunities on page 127. It also popped up in the 2010 GQ Style Manual.
In all of the GQ shots, the watch has a gold band. I haven’t been able to find this version, so if you know where to find it, let me know. I purchased the version that contains the leather band and it arrived today. It’s definitely not a bad looking watch for under $45. Mine came fitted with a 22mm brown leather band that I plan to swap out soon with a regimental striped one. It has a unidirectional brass bezel and a small date calendar at 3 o’clock. I don’t plan on taking this watch diving, but I might take it snorkeling.
