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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Munchie

· #81 · 4 mo ago

Zedd88 said:
OP didn't specify that he didn't want a Miyota. And a significant number of Microbrand use the Miyota movement.

I suggest you re read the OP

shiam_85

· #82 · 4 mo ago

Rick Partido said:
Right, haha! I am a surfer Joe

Ah OK. Don't blame you for wanting a screw down crown then. I work in an office so 50/100m is enough for me

Zedd88

· #83 · 4 mo ago

Munchie said:
I suggest you re read the OP

I was the one who told him to edit his OP. My bad if I didn't realize he already edited it. But at the same time there were already lots of posts about Miyota so just follow the thread and you'd understand. Cheers.

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.

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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CPTX

· #85 · 4 mo ago

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CPTX

· #86 · 4 mo ago

jk of course. Early stages of wildly irrational watch behavior are forgiven as long as a trend of improved conduct is noted.

sticky

· #87 · 4 mo ago

I’d be looking to see what Marathon could offer me.

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Munchie

· #88 · 4 mo ago

Zedd88 said:
I was the one who told him to edit his OP. My bad if I didn't realize he already edited it. But at the same time there were already lots of posts about Miyota so just follow the thread and you'd understand. Cheers.

Fair enough

Nokie

· #89 · 4 mo ago

sticky said:
I’d be looking to see what Marathon could offer me.

Yup. Any day over a Seiko for me as well.

jpk207

· #90 · 4 mo ago

Christopher Ward Sealander 36 uses Sellita movement.

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.

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CombatRat

· #91 · 4 mo ago

Phlyers13 said:
That’s what she said.

Came here to say the same thing!

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CombatRat

· #92 · 4 mo ago

There are tons of options really. A lot of good ones have been mentioned here.

Rick Partido

Discussion Starter · #93 · 4 mo ago

jpk207 said:
Christopher Ward Sealander 36 uses Sellita movement.

Rick Partido

Discussion Starter · #94 · 4 mo ago

Thank you! I did appreciate it! It is every thing I asked!

Rick Partido

Discussion Starter · #95 · 4 mo ago

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…

Rick Partido

Discussion Starter · #96 · 4 mo ago

I would love to hear your suggestions! Thank you!

Davekaye90

· #97 · 4 mo ago

Christopher Ward. I own several Chris Wards, and several Seikos. A $1,000 CW is built like a $3,000 Seiko, expect for the bracelet. The $3,000 Seiko bracelet won't be as good, and the clasp will be crap.

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greatpetender

· #98 · 4 mo ago

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

MARATHON&ALLOTHERS

· #99 · 4 mo ago

“Thanks to a lot of work, and your help, Ive got my answer: Seiko Prospect Land”

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Rick Partido

Discussion Starter · #100 · 4 mo ago

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

Im willing to prove you wrong by checking your proposal as I have checked those by the guys proposing Ball, Christopher Ward, Archimede, Sinn, Glycine, Airman. By the way I havent decide on the Seiko. I am considering Longines Spirit, Ball Fireman and the Tudor 1926. Thank you!

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