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Thanks for the advice - I went for a Seiko SCVS003 for now |>.....
Your final option is to go for a new mid end Seiko. The vast majority of Seikos offered in the UK are from their cheap end watches, however they have a middle and high end which offers the best bang for buck ratio in the business.
Here dealers like Seiya offer incredible deals on excellent watches
http://www.seiyajapan.com/
Check out the mechanical Seiko Spirit, it is a credible AT alternative, 90% as good for 10% of the price.
I hope this helps...