I just ordered this one from hsn. 4 payments of 74.98 I LOVE it :) Its very much like the one my mom has that is 25years old. (Singer brand) So I would say its durable.
http://crafts-sewing.hsn.com/singer-...=ct0053&ocm=CT|ct0052|ct0053&prev=hp!sf!cat&ccm=CT|ct0052|ct0053