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As the title says, I'm looking for my next watch. I love my SA but would like something else. Something I can wear and not worry about so much. I have an orange monster as a beater, but I'm looking for a nice tool watch that looks good and can take a beating. I do have some parameters:

1. Must be a good size(46-50+mm) I'm a big guy and have no problem pulling it off. I would consider a seawolf, or herc. but that's as small I would go.
2. Reasonable Price ($1600 or less) This is not set in stone.
3. Bracelet only.
4. Steel prefered, but not a deal breaker.
5. Automatic prefered.

Here are a couple of watches I'm considering


Oris Small Seconds (47 mm steel)

Tried this one on, but it wasn't on a bracelet. Fits smaller than I thought it would.


Nixon 51-30 CHRONO (51 mm steel)

These are very affordable, and fit my wrist nicely


Oris oris regulateur der meistertaucher (49 mm Titanium)

Same size as my SA, but much lighter. I'm sure I'd get used to it.


I know some of you know some lesser known brands out there and would appreciate any suggestions.
I would certainly buy used (I could really go for a white dial Herc)
I plan on buying later this year, but I want to start doing some research now.
I waited 5 months before deciding to buy my SA and I couldn't be more happier with my choice!


Thanks in advance!

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Well if you want to consider a "lesser known brand", what about Muhle Glashutte? May not be quite big enough for you, and not all under $1,600, but only just returning to North America and good value.

http://www.watchbuys.com/store/pc/muhle ... atches.asp

Could look at Glycine.
They have some models 46-53mm. I don't know much about them, looks like they use ETA 2824 in their models, Lagunare series.
Good luck!

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I would seriously consider the Boschett Cave Dweller. Cool, tough watch.

http://www.boschett-timepieces.com/pict ... weller.php

Peace

Mike

Oris would get my vote with those criteria. The two models you've mentioned are great.

If you're ok with used, maybe look for an Oris Carlos Coste LE (there were 2 models, a non-chrono and a chrono). I had the non-chrono, it was a great watch.

Longines Hydroconquest would be another option. It comes in 47mm on a bracelet, but I don't know about the price.

Otto- I really like that longines Hydroconquest. It's def. in the running! Thanks!

Mikey- The cave dweller is a nice watch and if they had a bigger model I would consider it but 44 mm is just a little small for the watch I'm seeking. Thanks for your input.

Roff- Muhle Glashutte seem nice, but are a little too far out of my price range. Thanks for the link!

Kodiak- I really like the glycine kmu 48 and I'm considering it. Thanks for the help!

Thanks for the ideas. Keep them coming!

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hi,


just get the yellow dial seawolf .

If i had to those between the watches above i will certainly pic the regulateur 49 mm, this is a very nice timepiece .
And check the seiko ananta as well............., i saw one last weekend and put it on the wrist and i found it just stunning!!!!!!.
They start with a retialprice at 1800 dollar i quess in the states and for this money it would be difficult to find a beater.
I think my next watch will be a springdrive but not sure yet.

Bryan

Update: I got the go-ahead from the wife to get a watch.

I'm really leaning towards the Oris Regulator. Should have it in a month or so. If anyone has more suggestions, let me hear them.

The same stipulations apply as far as style and budget are concerned.

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The funny things was, I was reading this thread in a reduced-size window on my PC, and as I was reading the first post I hadn't scrolled down to the pics...... but as I was reading, all I had in my mind was "Oris, Oris Oris"!! And lo and behold, Oris is your first choice!

Both of those Oris models you have shown are great, and in actual fact I'm considering one of them myself as a new semi-beater. I'd love the Meistertaucher regulator myself (even the 44mm version with the quarter red bezel is very cool), but I'm having trouble overcoming my titanium phobia! Another one for you to possibly consider is the ti version of the "small seconds" model you have there as it has a shiny ceramic bezel insert. Very nice looking.... if perhaps a little sterile.

There are plenty of other brands out there in that price range, but for me Oris is the hands-down winner on price and quality. For some reason I see them as a "poor man's Omega"...... and I don't mean that in a derogatory way at all. I like them..... A LOT!

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