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Old 4 August 2020, 10:40 AM   #1
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What’s out there for a sporty non-chrono?
Hey TRF! Looking for suggestions on a sporty looking watch with these specs:

-$5k max budget used
-Under 42mm and/or 48mm L2L max
-Not a chronograph or diver
-Not a blue dial

What’s your faves/suggestions with these specs?


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Old 4 August 2020, 11:23 AM   #2
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Tudor GMT?


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Old 4 August 2020, 11:27 AM   #3
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Old 4 August 2020, 11:44 AM   #4
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pre owned cartier calibre or santos
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Old 4 August 2020, 12:19 PM   #5
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Omega Aqua Terra 150M. Ton of watch for the money.
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Old 4 August 2020, 12:21 PM   #6
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The tudors just don’t fit my small wrist well - too thick and too long L2L unfortunately.


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Old 4 August 2020, 12:22 PM   #7
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Good looking watch for sure


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Old 4 August 2020, 12:23 PM   #8
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pre owned cartier calibre or santos

This watch is actually replacing a Croisiere that replaced a Santos 100. I just can’t seem to stay in love with them.


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Old 4 August 2020, 12:24 PM   #9
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Omega Aqua Terra 150M. Ton of watch for the money.

Already have the 2503.33 which I love!


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Old 4 August 2020, 12:51 PM   #10
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SBGX091 if you can find one.
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Old 4 August 2020, 02:04 PM   #11
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SBGX091 if you can find one.

I actually have my GS bases covered with my SBGR019


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Old 4 August 2020, 08:12 PM   #12
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Hey TRF! Looking for suggestions on a sporty looking watch with these specs:

-$5k max budget used
-Under 42mm and/or 48mm L2L max
-Not a chronograph or diver
-Not a blue dial

What’s your faves/suggestions with these specs?


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IWC Mark XV Fliegeruhr (Ref. 3253)

- $3-5k preowned, including the "pyramid" bracelet
- 38mm and 47mm L2L
- Three hander w date
- Black dial

A true tool watch when on the bracelet that can get dressed up on the strap. Much prefer the classic version with straight hands over the later Spitfires etc.
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Grand Seiko SBGA285. Just under 40mm, spring drive no-nonsense sports watch. Probably the closest Grand Seiko gets to a tool watch and all the more appealing for it. My pick of all current GSs to be honest.

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Old 5 August 2020, 04:51 AM   #15
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SBGX091 if you can find one.
Lovely watch and I’m not knocking it, but the OP may find it unappealing as it’s (high accuracy) quartz...
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