Nearly impossible!

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Rick Partido

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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Moonshine Runner

· #59 · 4 mo ago

Rick Partido said:
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!

Let me ask: Why do you think you need a screw down crown? You know that the waterproofness is not increased or guaranteed by such a screw down crown?

Regardless, I would look at the Sinn 556 I RS and the Sinn 556 I B, the Guinand Klassik 37, the Guinand Serie 21, the Guinand Serie 155 and the Guinand Pilot Officer – the last three are chronographs though.
At Longines, you could also take a look at the Conquest series and if the bracelet is not mandatory, then also take a look at the Vulcain Skindiver Nautique.

PS: I would also think about the option of a second-hand purchase, then there would also be opportunities with more luxurious brands.
PPS: Also, I would recommend you to make a pre-selection yourself and not let the members here do your homework. A pretty decent source for research would be e.g. chrono24.com.

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Moonshine Runner

· #71 · 4 mo ago

Rick Partido said:
Believe me, Ive done my work: ive been doing it for a week now, and just finished right now at 2:47am. My conclusion is unexpected maybe: Seiko.

Well, good luck with a watch from a manufacturer whose quality management is based on the random principle.

PS: It's a pity that you don't answer my question about the screw-down crown…

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Moonshine Runner

· #84 · 4 mo ago

Munchie said:
I suggest you re read the OP

The OP has edited the opener, until this significant change there was no restriction regarding microbrands with Miyota movements.

The opener now also says that he has decided on a Seiko Prospex Land – which of the 23 models in the series it will be remains unclear.
He just thinks that a Seiko Prospex Land – whichever one - is "unbeatable" and obviously hasn't heard about the quality problems that might await him or he ignores them.
Personally, I think his choice is the worst of all possible ones, especially since the Seiko 6R35 used in the models he is considering is not exactly characterized by accuracy and reliability.

But maybe he will be spared from such pictures…

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