Nearly impossible!

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Rick Partido

Discussion Starter · 4 mo ago (Edited)

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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Knoxrocks222

· #21 · 4 mo ago

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

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Rick Partido

Discussion Starter · #22 · 4 mo ago

Knoxrocks222 said:
View attachment 17207591 ETA2893-2, screw down crown, sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel, tritium lume….. $1000

That's great for a diver! Im just a desk diver! Thank you!

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Rick Partido

Discussion Starter · #23 · 4 mo ago

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

Right, haha! I am a surfer Joe

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Watchbreath

· #24 · 4 mo ago

Phlyers13 said:
That’s what she said.

Those were the days.

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cheu_f50

· #25 · 4 mo ago

Rick Partido said:
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!!!

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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gumpy-au

· #26 · 4 mo ago

Phlyers13 said:
That’s what she said.

The comment i was hoping to see

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Zedd88

· #27 · 4 mo ago

Rick Partido said:
I love some Glycines! But not many have screw down crowns.

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

Edit: Oh wait you don't like divers.

Rick Partido

Discussion Starter · #28 · 4 mo ago

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.

I think the same! I love so many that have not SDCrowns! Thank you!

HuntWhenever

· #29 · 4 mo ago

Rick Partido said:
Miyota? Really? Why not Seiko then? Thank you!

Well under $2K.

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dwalby

· #30 · 4 mo ago

Phlyers13 said:
That’s what she said.

not because of the sexual innuendo, but because she was also looking for the same size watch.

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Rick Partido

Discussion Starter · #31 · 4 mo ago

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

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

Rick Partido

Discussion Starter · #32 · 4 mo ago

Rick Partido said:
That's great! I thought they didnt come with screw down crown!

Your Ball is getting me there! Thank you! Would you chose it over a Baume et Mercier Riviera, or a Tudor 1926?

Linx

· #33 · 4 mo ago

I would because of the dial. The silver haringbone really is great in many different lights. I’m not very keen on bm but tudors are high quality (I own a few). I’m just not a big fan of the 1926 design. I think the oyster Bracelet does allow for a more causal wearer with the ball. Good luck

CPTX

· #34 · 4 mo ago

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Saswatch

· #35 · 4 mo ago

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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!

Checklist
1. Automatic Movt: Yes. Seiko 6R35 70-hour PR
2. Stainless Steel case and bracelet: Yes
3. Between 34 and 38 mm: Yes. 38mm.
4. Sapphire Crystal: Yes. With anti-glare treatment.
5. Screw down crown: Yes
6. Under 2K and not looking like a Rolex or AP!: Yes

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Summydad1

· #36 · 4 mo ago

Flip a coin between Sinn 556 and Longines Spirit 37. Both winners.

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daswatch

· #37 · 4 mo ago

Nodus sector series. I have the pilot in salmon.

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CPTX

· #38 · 4 mo ago

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WizardofWatch

· #39 · 4 mo ago

Oris Aquis 36.5 - checks all your boxes. Retails is $2400, but you can easily get it under $2000.

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WizardofWatch

· #40 · 4 mo ago

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And the Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300. Again, checks all boxes.

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