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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Project Secret

· #41 · 4 mo ago

CPTX said:
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JackHenryFord

· #42 · 4 mo ago

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

I have the 1926 in opaline, falls on the dressy end for my lifestyle. The black looks sportier I think, I've never seen one in person though. The 36mm could be a good choice.

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CPTX

· #43 · 4 mo ago

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CPTX

· #44 · 4 mo ago

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Zedd88

· #45 · 4 mo ago

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

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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teddybaldassarre.com

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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chris c

· #46 · 4 mo ago

If you are considering a preowned watch, then an early Breitling Colt (a17035), Colt II (a17350), or Colt Ocean (a17050 or a17350) will fit the bill. Each is 38mm. The early Breitling Colt has 300m water resistance while the Colt II and Colt Ocean have 500m water resistance. Each uses the Breitling B17 automatic movement that is a modified ETA 2824-2. The a17350 is COSC certified while the others (i.e., a17035 and a17050) are not.

CPTX

· #47 · 4 mo ago

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slorollin

· #48 · 4 mo ago (Edited)

Longines Conquest 39mm, otherwise as per your reqs. Around $900

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CPTX

· #49 · 4 mo ago

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· #50 · 4 mo ago

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· #51 · 4 mo ago

Oak and Oscar Olmsted

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tocohillsguy

· #52 · 4 mo ago

This hits all the criteria for $278 on Jomashop, plus Swiss movement and 100 meters of water resistance.

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Zedd88

· #53 · 4 mo ago (Edited)

tocohillsguy said:
This hits all the criteria for $278 on Jomashop, plus Swiss movement and 100 meters of water resistance.

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I may be mistaken but this may only be a push pull crown.

FactoryMatt

· #54 · 4 mo ago

Nomos

tocohillsguy

· #55 · 4 mo ago

Zedd88 said:
If I am not mistaken, this is only a push pull crown.

You may be correct in which case it fails to meet the criteria, although personally I'd rather have 100 meters of water resistance with a push pull crown rather than 50 meters with a screw down crown, but hey that's me, not the OP.

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Zedd88

· #56 · 4 mo ago

The Monta Triumph almost checked all of your boxes:

Swiss Made with SW300 movement
Stainless Steel Case with Bracelet
38.5mm Case Size - slightly off by 0.5mm
9.7mm thickness
Sapphire Crystal with AR coating on the underside
Screw Down Crown
Under $2,000

Monta Triumph, Silver Dial – MONTA Watch

Monta Also has other lines that would fit your specifications except for the case size (38.5mm)

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Avo

· #57 · 4 mo ago

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atticuswatch.com

Adventure Series

Stainless-steel sports watches for everyday wear.

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Atticus: 38mm, screw-down crown, no-date versions shown here, all also have versions with date (though a couple of those are currently sold out):

Daedalus No-Date

Icarus Black No Date

Meteora Linen No Date

Pelion Black No Date

Téleios Black No Date

Pytheas Blue No Date

I own the Icarus, great GADA watch, excellent lume. On a recent 2-week trip to NYC, it was the only watch I brought. And owner/designer Rusty is a great guy!

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One-Seventy

· #58 · 4 mo ago

shiam_85 said:
Farer, Traska, Halios, Smiths, Christopher Ward, just to name a few. Marathon have the MSAR as well. There are loads out there

Indeed so, but if all you have is a hammer...

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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Rick Partido

Discussion Starter · #60 · 4 mo ago

Project Secret said:

Thankyou!

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.

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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