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Jorgie · 31 May 2020, 12:47 AM

Hi Guys, hope all of you are doing well. I’m a long time lurker and first time thread starter here.

I was wondering if you could help me pick a “go anywhere, do anything” wrist watch for my daily wear which should have at least 100m WR and a screw down crown. I have a 6.5inch wrist and have worn watches from 38mm-42mm.

I’m leaning towards dressier sports watches not exceeding 40mm

Currently I’m contemplating a Tudor BB36 in either blue or black dial.

Are there any other choices at that price point?

Thank you for your help!

GB-man · 31 May 2020, 02:29 AM

Oris sixty-five

There’s some really nice quartz grand Seiko options too

Nomos

Ramiks · 31 May 2020, 02:42 AM

Got this DJ for the very same purpose, I have 7" wrist and have been looking for an everyday watch for awhile.

Another highly recommended one would be the Omega Aqua Terra 38mm with Blue dial, it looks amazing in steel & rubber.

Good luck with your journey...

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bremersm · 31 May 2020, 02:44 AM

I had a NOMOS Club Campus 38 that was a great GADA. I hate that I sold it and plan to add another NOMOS to my collection one day. It was a watch that could be dressed up or down, had great loom and 100m WR. All for well under your budget.

If you want to step up to an automatic movement and more WR then there is the CLUB NEOMATIK Ref 744.

Mifune · 31 May 2020, 03:14 AM

I'm going Omega or Seiko Automatic for a GADA...

Jorgie · 31 May 2020, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GB-man

Oris sixty-five

There’s some really nice quartz grand Seiko options too

Nomos

I had a GS SBGA227 and sold it after a few months as I couldn’t blend with it. The finishing was really superb tho!

I’ll look into the NOMOS. Seems like a beautiful option. But I’d prefer something on a bracelet as i have too many watches on straps now.

Jorgie · 31 May 2020, 04:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ramiks

Got this DJ for the very same purpose, I have 7" wrist and have been looking for an everyday watch for awhile.

Another highly recommended one would be the Omega Aqua Terra 38mm with Blue dial, it looks amazing in steel & rubber.

Good luck with your journey...

Sent from my YAL-L21 using Tapatalk

I wish I could too. Both these watches are way out of my budget. I was looking for the Omega AT 8500 in blue dial as I had the opaline dial previously and sold it. I’ve waited for the blue dial to show up in my country for 3-4 years but it didn’t believe it or not. But those are solid suggestions mate!

Jorgie · 31 May 2020, 04:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ramiks

Got this DJ for the very same purpose, I have 7" wrist and have been looking for an everyday watch for awhile.

Another highly recommended one would be the Omega Aqua Terra 38mm with Blue dial, it looks amazing in steel & rubber.

Good luck with your journey...

Sent from my YAL-L21 using Tapatalk

Solid suggestions mate! I wished I could stretch my budget more but those 2 watches are out of my reach. Tried hard looking for a blue dial Omega AT8500 but believe it or not I’ve waited for 4 years for it to show up in my country.

SearChart · 31 May 2020, 04:15 AM

Seiko prospex / marinemaster

McLovin · 31 May 2020, 05:17 AM

Sinn 556

Chewbacca · 31 May 2020, 05:21 AM

Simple Seiko

Gada means dark alleys and war zones too.

scarlet knight · 31 May 2020, 06:31 AM

IWC Mark 18. Not sure about its seaworthiness, but if you don't swim with it, it is a good sports/dress hybrid. I have mine on a OEM leather strap. Also comes on a bracelet. It may come in at 3-4K, but if you can wrangle a discount or buy gray or gently used, you can pull it off.

HobokenRolex · 31 May 2020, 06:51 AM

Tudor Ranger could be an option

Ny325 · 31 May 2020, 07:09 AM

Seiko Sarb033 or Sarb35. Great timepieces for <$500. Some call them a Baby Grand Seiko.

Chester01 · 31 May 2020, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jorgie

Hi Guys, hope all of you are doing well. I’m a long time lurker and first time thread starter here.

I was wondering if you could help me pick a “go anywhere, do anything” wrist watch for my daily wear which should have at least 100m WR and a screw down crown. I have a 6.5inch wrist and have worn watches from 38mm-42mm.

I’m leaning towards dressier sports watches not exceeding 40mm

Currently I’m contemplating a Tudor BB36 in either blue or black dial.

Are there any other choices at that price point?

Thank you for your help!

Get the Grand Seiko SBGN005 (blue dial). Date, time, gmt, 10 Bar/100m water resistance, exceptionally accurate, fantastic proportions, and oh, like 3k. Its equally dressy and sporty. I dont think there is a better watch that fits your description.

31 May 2020, 12:47 AM	#1
Jorgie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Penang, Malaysia Posts: 7	Everyday GADA Watch <$3000 Hi Guys, hope all of you are doing well. I’m a long time lurker and first time thread starter here. I was wondering if you could help me pick a “go anywhere, do anything” wrist watch for my daily wear which should have at least 100m WR and a screw down crown. I have a 6.5inch wrist and have worn watches from 38mm-42mm. I’m leaning towards dressier sports watches not exceeding 40mm Currently I’m contemplating a Tudor BB36 in either blue or black dial. Are there any other choices at that price point? Thank you for your help!

31 May 2020, 02:29 AM	#2
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,856	Oris sixty-five There’s some really nice quartz grand Seiko options too Nomos __________________

31 May 2020, 02:42 AM	#3
Ramiks "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Rami Location: Jordan Watch: Rolex and others Posts: 825	Got this DJ for the very same purpose, I have 7" wrist and have been looking for an everyday watch for awhile. Another highly recommended one would be the Omega Aqua Terra 38mm with Blue dial, it looks amazing in steel & rubber. Good luck with your journey... Sent from my YAL-L21 using Tapatalk __________________ "You never know how strong you are, until being strong is your only choice"

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31 May 2020, 02:44 AM	#4
bremersm Banned Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Charlotte Posts: 647	I had a NOMOS Club Campus 38 that was a great GADA. I hate that I sold it and plan to add another NOMOS to my collection one day. It was a watch that could be dressed up or down, had great loom and 100m WR. All for well under your budget. If you want to step up to an automatic movement and more WR then there is the CLUB NEOMATIK Ref 744.

31 May 2020, 03:14 AM	#5
Mifune Banned Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: here AND there... Posts: 2,240	I'm going Omega or Seiko Automatic for a GADA...

31 May 2020, 05:17 AM	#10
McLovin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Watch: SubC Posts: 1,014	Sinn 556

31 May 2020, 05:21 AM	#11
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	Simple Seiko Gada means dark alleys and war zones too.

31 May 2020, 06:31 AM	#12
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,128	IWC Mark 18. Not sure about its seaworthiness, but if you don't swim with it, it is a good sports/dress hybrid. I have mine on a OEM leather strap. Also comes on a bracelet. It may come in at 3-4K, but if you can wrangle a discount or buy gray or gently used, you can pull it off.

31 May 2020, 06:51 AM	#13
HobokenRolex 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,065	Tudor Ranger could be an option

31 May 2020, 07:09 AM	#14
Ny325 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Traffic Watch: DW-5600BB Posts: 2,797	Seiko Sarb033 or Sarb35. Great timepieces for <$500. Some call them a Baby Grand Seiko.

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