Nearly impossible!

Earthjade said:

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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Zedd88 said:

Glycine Airman 36mm

Airman No. 1 Black GMT 36 Ref. GL0370

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www.gnomonwatches.com

Glycine also has the Combat series in 36mm.

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HuntWhenever said:

Vaer A3?

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HuntWhenever said:

Vaer A3?

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Knoxrocks222 said:

View attachment 17207591 ETA2893-2, screw down crown, sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel, tritium lume….. $1000

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shiam_85 said:

It is a cracking watch and does tick majority of the boxes for the OP. Unless a person is a professional diver don't think the average Joe needs a screw down crown

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cheu_f50 said:

Nah I think the killer is your need for a screw down crown, but you are rejecting divers at the same time.

Almost every watch company have at least 1, if not multiple options for you if you can forego the screw down crown requirent.

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Linx said:

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View attachment 17207572 Ball streamliner automatic here, I got it for 975 on jomashop. I think they come in blue silver and black dials. Sits like something like a 39 oyster perpetual. Excellent watch screw down but I do believe it’s 38.5. Sorry doesn’t qualify! Disregard….or don’t. Oh and it has a wicked dial and balls on the rehaut

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Rick Partido said:

That's great! I thought they didnt come with screw down crown!

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Moonshine Runner said:

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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Rick Partido said:

Thankyou!

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.

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Zedd88 said:

The airman has. Their Combat Sub 36mm also has a screwdown crown.

Edit: Oh wait you don't like divers.

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markot said:

What abou Tudor Royal? It's just over 2k
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bth1234 said:

I would keep an open mind. Keep checking watch sales in jewellery stores, and keep checking eBay listings. There will be loads of options meeting your requirements without spending too much. If you don't necessarily want swiss made, you will see even more for well under your price target.

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Zedd88 said:

So Miyotas are out of the question. No to divers or rotating bezels or fixed bezels with numbers in the bezel.

How about the Mulhe Glashutte 29er 36mm
Case size: 36.6
Stainless steel case and bracelet
Sapphire Crystal.
Swiss Movement (modified SW-200).
No rotating bezels.
Sports watch.
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29er Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet

Mühle Glashütte 29er Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet M1-25-23-MB

teddybaldassarre.com

There are actually a lot of options, you just have other requirements that I think you should indicate in your initial post otherwise people will keep on suggesting divers or microbrands with Miyota movements.

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jpk207 said:

Christopher Ward Sealander 36 uses Sellita movement.

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Moonshine Runner said:

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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greatpetender said:

Boy it's been a minute since I've encountered an OP so willing to ignore the obvious. From the clickbait title and only responding to people agreeing it is hard to find watches with this criteria (it's clearly not), to eventually updating the original post with a left-field choice (proclaimed as the ONLY option outside of a Rolex). Just acknowledge you're wrong and that there's dozens upon dozens of great options that tick every box

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