I abuse my watch. I bang it against things constantly, swim three times a week with it and keep in one while alpine climbing, rock climbing, etc. My €30 casio (non g-shock model) last about 5 years, with no maintenance or batteries. Well actually the watch keeps running, it's the strap that breaks.
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