Both options are very limited, if I had to start from scratch, I would go for a 2.900 € watch and a 100 € G-Shock 5600 series.

Although I would prefer the option of spending the 3.000 € budget in several pieces. Seiko, Sinn, Hamilton, which are above the 300 € line.

I had the very same watch 35 years ago!!! I have to look for it in my parents home.

Fun and nostalgic piece, thanks for posting it.

I love the EZM3F you like (with black strap better). Not sure if you‘ll like it but I enjoy since 2016 an 856 B-Uhr which I use specially during the summer and when I need a tough and resistant tool (for travelling or even daily use)

It has 1000 Gauss magnetic resistance which is nice, Tegiment case, 200 m WR, AR coating, date hidden at 4, good lume and a Sellita 300 very accurate.

slim case and versatile with the straps. They still have it in their catalogue for less money than the EZM.

Beautiful piece. What kind of misaligned have you noticed?

One of my concerns with this brand is te reliability and technical support. Other than that, their watches are beautiful and collectable.

Nice watch and great pictures. A well made chrono for tight budgets. 

Beautiful turtle and nice strap sellection.

Great choice, I also wear a 5600 every time I go to the beach to forget about any damage with the sand and rocks. Nothing better than a G-Shock for risky missions.