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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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Rick Partido

Discussion Starter · #61 · 4 mo ago

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.

Thank you!

markot

· #62 · 4 mo ago

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

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Rick Partido

Discussion Starter · #63 · 4 mo ago

Zedd88 said:
The airman has. Their Combat Sub 36mm also has a screwdown crown.

Edit: Oh wait you don't like divers.

Appreciate it! Thanks!

bth1234

· #64 · 4 mo ago

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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Rick Partido

Discussion Starter · #65 · 4 mo ago

markot said:
What abou Tudor Royal? It's just over 2k
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It was a great candidate! It was for sure! The very last!

Rick Partido

Discussion Starter · #66 · 4 mo ago

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.

Thank you!

Rick Partido

Discussion Starter · #67 · 4 mo ago

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

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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.

I got it now, you are right.

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bth1234

· #68 · 4 mo ago

Another thought. If you haven't found anything that meets your criteria, have a serious think about your criteria. Screw down crowns are a real PITA on many watches, for example. They are a recent phenomenon. Watches from the 50s and later with push pull crowns and no large WR are still widely available.

Hand winding watches seem to have a far smoother wind than many automatic watches, to the point that I wonder whether hand winding automatic watches causes damage. Then you get some movements that don't handwind, so you have to shake them to get them running. So how does that work. Shaking a watch doesn't sound good, and running watches at a low power level sounds to me like they wouldn't be so accurate.

Munchie

· #69 · 4 mo ago

So many Miyotas posted

GMH Watches

· #70 · 4 mo ago

C65 Sandhurst. Chronometer spec for well under $2k

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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…

SebM

· #72 · 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.
-No microbrands using Miyotas.
-Not easily beaten by Seiko.
-Not emulating Rolex or AP.
-Under 2K.

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 or make your peace down there with a Prospex or Presage.

Too easy mate!

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orpheo

· #73 · 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.
-No microbrands using Miyotas.
-Not easily beaten by Seiko.
-Not emulating Rolex or AP.
-Under 2K.

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 or make your peace down there with a Prospex or Presage.

www.archimede-watches.com

PILOT 36

Die klassische Fliegeruhr in Unisex-Größe (36mm) Die Unisexgröße von 36mm passt sowohl für Männer…

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Except the screwdown crown I think. And an ETA movement. 36 millimeters, wow. That's tiny. how cute!

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Zedd88

· #74 · 4 mo ago

Munchie said:
So many Miyotas posted

OP didn't specify that he didn't want a Miyota. And a significant number of Microbrand use the Miyota movement.

snowbongo

· #75 · 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.
-No microbrands using Miyotas.
-Not easily beaten by Seiko.
-Not emulating Rolex or AP.
-Under 2K.

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 or make your peace down there with a Prospex or Presage.

Sinn 556

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Zedd88

· #76 · 4 mo ago

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.

Which particular model of Seiko? Am actually not surprised that Seiko would be part of your list. They produce a lot of watches from all price points and different case sizes and types. And they do make good dial designs.

orpheo

· #77 · 4 mo ago

snowbongo said:
Sinn 556

38.5mm. OP might find that a touch too large, but I think that this is the best option. It ticks all the boxes.

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snowbongo

· #78 · 4 mo ago

orpheo said:
38.5mm. OP might find that a touch too large, but I think that this is the best option. It ticks all the boxes.

Lug-to-lug is 45.5 mm, so it wears like a dream.

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orpheo

· #79 · 4 mo ago

snowbongo said:
Lug-to-lug is 45.5 mm, so it wears like a dream.

I believe you. Not for me, though, but that's not the point, haha! I think the OP will like the Sinn a lot. Any of those Germans posted are a great watch to be honest.

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snowbongo

· #80 · 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.
-No microbrands using Miyotas.
-Not easily beaten by Seiko.
-Not emulating Rolex or AP.
-Under 2K.

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 or make your peace down there with a Prospex or Presage.

What's your wrist size? Here's a few Sinn 556 options on my 7.4-inch wrist:

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