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Nearly impossible!

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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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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!
The Seiko I have in mind is the SPB 241 just in case anything works.
The Seiko I have in mind is the SPB 241 just in case anything works.
Excellent choice, seikos 6R35 most accurate movement.
Not sure whether others have posted this guy. 37mm. Two Grand new.

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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.

I appreciate this comment and will take this one into consideration because it clicks all the boxes and I like it!
I appreciate this comment and will take this one into consideration because it clicks all the boxes and I like it!
I'm seriously considering getting the black dial for myself. I really think they nailed these.

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I'm sure this has been mentioned already, but I'll mention it again. Sinn 556, checks all your boxes at 38mm.
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The Seiko I have in mind is the SPB 241 just in case anything works.
Nice choice. That's the Seiko "1959 Laurel" Alpinist. Nice dial layout.
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That’s what she said.
Came on to write the exact same thing and saw my fellow long-suffering O&B fan has beaten me to it.
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I'm sure this has been mentioned already, but I'll mention it again. Sinn 556, checks all your boxes at 38mm.
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It does sir! Thank, it is one of the finalists!
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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.

Those look sweet indeed. Is it fair to say that it is CW answer to the BB36 :) ?
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I'm sure this has been mentioned already, but I'll mention it again. Sinn 556, checks all your boxes at 38mm.
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Can anyone read the date without a microscope?

That date window alone is reason for me to lose faith in Sinn.
Can anyone read the date without a microscope?

That date window alone is reason for me to lose faith in Sinn.
I'm 41 and already have trouble reading it, but I prefer no-date watches anyway so it doesn't bother me. I think the 556i has a larger date
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