No, I have 2 4" Reed machinist vises from the early 1900's and use them as needed. I don't abuse them though (both were abused before I bought them). I try to use the proper tools for the job. Again if you are able to break a vise either you have bought a cheap vise or you are using it as you shouldn't be.
Anyhow yours seems seems to be the mentality these days though, abuse a tool, who cares if it breaks it has a warranty. Again if you need to hammer on your machinist vise or use a cheater bar until it brakes maybe you should get a bigger vise or an anvil or a proper press.