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To find a sport/everyday watch having:
-Automatic Movt.
-Stainless Steel case and bracelet.
-Between 34 and 38 mm.
-Sapphire Crystal.
-Screw down crown.
-No microbrands using Miyotas.
-Not easily beaten by Seiko.
-Not emulating Rolex or AP.
-Under 2K.

Update 1:
Thanks to a lot of work, and your help, Ive got my answer: Seiko Prospect Land. It is hard to say but it is nearly imposible to beat unless you pay such an amount that will make you look ridiculous. You go all the way up to Rolex Explorer or make your peace down there with a Prospex or Presage.

Update 2:
I have come down to the following:
1. Tudor 1926
2. Longines Spirit
3. Ball Fireman
3. Seiko Prospex SPB 241

I have considered too: Sinn, Hamilton, CW, Marathons as well as microbrand like Vaer, Batavi, Lorier, Astor + Banks and Archimede and I think they lack character, except for the Hamilton King Khaki, but it was to big over 42mm I think.

Update 3:
I have also considered Glycine, Presages, Tissots but they have no screw down crown.

Update 4:
***Well, I did it! And no need to Seiko! I went for the 38 mm Mido Multifort with the Powermatic 80 for under 500 on Jomashop. Pictures?
 

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The 34-38mm is the killer requirement. $2K also limits your choices.
Without accounting for the price part, there is:
  • Tudor Black Bay 36
  • Omega Aqua Terra (38mm)
  • Longines Spirit (37mm)
  • Sinn 556
  • A whole bunch of microbrands riffing on the style of older Rolex watches
  • Oris 65 (smaller sizes)
  • Various Christopher Ward models
  • Hamilton Khaki range
  • Certina 38mm diver
 

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To find a sport/everyday watch having:
-Automatic Movt.
-Stainless Steel case and bracelet.
-Between 34 and 38 mm.
-Sapphire Crystal.
-Screw down crown.

Under 2K and not looking like a Rolex or AP!
Really?


^^^ this? Meets most except screw down crown.

Edit: for clarity.
 

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They are out there.

 

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The 34-38mm is the killer requirement. $2K also limits your choices.
Without accounting for the price part, there is:
  • Tudor Black Bay 36
  • Omega Aqua Terra (38mm)
  • Longines Spirit (37mm)
  • Sinn 556
  • A whole bunch of microbrands riffing on the style of older Rolex watches
  • Oris 65 (smaller sizes)
  • Various Christopher Ward models
  • Hamilton Khaki range
  • Certina 38mm diver
You nailed it. (y)
 

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Really?


^^^ this? Ticks all the boxes.
I don't think the Khaki Field auto has a screw down crown though
 

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Glycine Airman 36mm


Glycine also has the Combat series in 36mm.
 

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The 34-38mm is the killer requirement. $2K also limits your choices.
Without accounting for the price part, there is:
  • Tudor Black Bay 36
  • Omega Aqua Terra (38mm)
  • Longines Spirit (37mm)
  • Sinn 556
  • A whole bunch of microbrands riffing on the style of older Rolex watches
  • Oris 65 (smaller sizes)
  • Various Christopher Ward models
  • Hamilton Khaki range
  • Certina 38mm diver
I agree! The size is even more killer than the price!
I would not take anything with a rotating or fix numbered bezel (not divers), but the screw down crown is something I don't want to miss. So, yes, a Tudor is a reasonable option in that sense. But again, I would hate the feeling of paying to much for not having a Rolex wich is mostly what I feel when buying Tudors or anything else (almost) than a Seiko! Please, help!!!
 

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Glycine Airman 36mm


Glycine also has the Combat series in 36mm.
I love some Glycines! But not many have screw down crowns.
 
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