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[dimag333]

So trying to find something for everyday, here are the things I’m looking for, none are written in stone except size range and lug width

Explorer style dial or iwc pilot style (Arabic numbers, minimal)
38-42mm
Lume
Day/day would be awesome
20mm
Automatic preferred
Could have rotatable bezel
Low height
Up to 1500 ish

Things I have looked at are or have owned

Halios seaforth
Orient mako 2 (current)
Hamilton khaki
Sinn 104
Various seikos (not a huge skx fan)
Could stretch to Tudor prince maybe
Tag connect

Looking for some other Options I might not have considered, keep mind of events
I have owned everything from mako 2 to yellow gold day dates, I’m open minded

Maybe I’ll buy a dirt bike instead or put it toward gravel bike frame

steve

[Dr. Robert]

MkII......cruxible, hawkinge .....check them out.

[dimag333]

I have also checked out nodus and monta

steve

[dimag333]

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

MkII......cruxible, hawkinge .....check them out.

I have looked at those before too!

steve

[csaltphoto]

Have you checked out the Tudor Day Date in 39mm? You can find them pre-owned for around 2K

[dimag333]

Originally Posted by csaltphoto

Have you checked out the Tudor Day Date in 39mm? You can find them pre-owned for around 2K

I have along with the black bay one, trying to keep it under 1500 but I could stretch, I like the ranger better, a bit out of what I would like to spend but I appreciate the input

steve

[Starwalker]

Chopard LUC sport 2000

[dimag333]

Originally Posted by Starwalker

Chopard LUC sport 2000

Thanks for the rec, like to stay below 1500, a little too dressy

steve

[TK-710]

The Monta Triumph checks a lot of those boxes. Unfortunately they are out of stock on a few dial colors. It’s under budget with a lot of the strap options but $95 over your budget on a bracelet.


https://montawatch.com/products/triumph

[dimag333]

Originally Posted by TK-710

The Monta Triumph checks a lot of those boxes. Unfortunately they are out of stock on a few dial colors. It’s under budget with a lot of the strap options but $95 over your budget on a bracelet.


https://montawatch.com/products/triumph

So I have been back and forth on that brand In general, do you own one? Right now if would be between monta, dd39 & khaki

Always admired the ocean king but had subs to fill they gap, I don’t now

steve

[TK-710]

Originally Posted by dimag333

So I have been back and forth on that brand In general, do you own one? Right now if would be between monta, dd39 & khaki

Always admired the ocean king but had subs to fill they gap, I don’t now

steve

I don’t. I too went back and forth and waited too long. I had my eye on the grey dial with red “Triumph.” There was a thread from someone who did buy one who seemed happy.

[dimag333]

Originally Posted by TK-710

I don’t. I too went back and forth and waited too long. I had my eye on the grey dial with red “Triumph.” There was a thread from someone who did buy one who seemed happy.

There is one on eBay, after sales tax same price as new, I would like the rubber strap, hmmm

steve

[TK-710]

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...hlight=Triumph

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...hlight=Triumph

[dimag333]

Originally Posted by TK-710

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...hlight=Triumph

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...hlight=Triumph

There’s a nice ocean king on eBay too, there was one for sale here and I missed it; they have been on my radar

steve

[dimag333]

I got a monta triumph in blue with bracelet in cart, any other recs from tudor? Heritage ranger is cool but 22mm

steve

[James Madsen]

With the strong USD to EUR you don’t have to stretch far to get a vintage datejust from Europe. That would be my choice :)

[dimag333]

Originally Posted by James Madsen

With the strong USD to EUR you don’t have to stretch far to get a vintage datejust from Europe. That would be my choice :)

Yeah I’m done with Rolex for now, exhausted on the brand

steve

[GGGMT]

Steve, I will take a look at Oris. After many many Rolex, I too got brand fatigue. I bought this from an AD and it is become one of my favorite watches. Wearable. Cheap. Fun. Different. I recognize this model doesn’t fit all of your criteria, but you should give the Brand a look.





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[dimag333]

Those big pointers have been on my radar too, think I might go ocean king gilt or blue with bracelt, gilt would be no date

steve

[dimag333]

Gilt with no date monta ordered, went $500 over budget, but wanted to support American company too and not buy used

steve

[TK-710]

Originally Posted by dimag333

Gilt with date monta ordered, went $500 over budget, but wanted to support American company too and not buy used

steve

Well done. Like a boss!

[dimag333]

Originally Posted by TK-710

Well done. Like a boss!

Thanks man I liquidated a 114060 and day date recently to allow for my employee to be good for 6 months and paid the accounts a little so I’m def gonna appreciate it!

steve

[TK-710]

Originally Posted by dimag333

Thanks man I liquidated a 114060 and day date recently to allow for my employee to be good for 6 months and paid the accounts a little so I’m def gonna appreciate it!

steve

That is extremely admirable. Not only taking care of your employee but helping out a small US business at the same time. These are tough and frankly unheard of times. I hope your new watch helps bring some enjoyment from your sacrifice. Enjoy