I'd like a new watch and I have a few in mind but I thought I could ask you guys if you had any useful input here. I think I'd like a 38-40mm case, automatic or perhaps manual movement, I like the numerals of the 3-6-9 of an Explorer 1, or a Tudor Ranger, I also like the 2-4-6-8-10-12 of the Alpinist. I like the new designs on the Lorier Falcon but I worry 36mm may be too small for my 7.5" wrist, I love the big arrow hour hand on that Lorier too. Date or day features are not super important to me for this purchase, and if not a black dial, at least a fairly subdued dial color (the green alpinist is looking like a finalist in this I'm just worried about the sizing of the bracelet). I think the most important thing on here is a nice stainless steel bracelet that I can easily size and adjust as needed. Lastly I'd love to stay under $1000usd but could be talked up to $2000 if it was something really special. I have a couple watches I love already with nice dive style bezels, the important part of this new purchase is it will have a clean bezel or minimal bezel and come on a decent bracelet. Frankly I want it to be a little boring.
So Im leaning towards the new Alpinist, the PRX, the Lorier Falcon (even though it's only 36mm and may never actually release)
Thanks Crunch
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How about the 38mm version of the Summiteer?
https://www.traskawatch.com/summiteer
The Christopher Ward C63 Sealander comes in a 39mm diameter. It doesn’t have any numerals on the dial but I think it looks like your prefered choices otherwise and fits your budget.
Otherwise one I’m planning to buy this weekend when they’re back in stock is the Photic Diver from Clemence Watches.
It’s a 39mm watch well under your budget. It’s a diver but the bezel is pretty discrete.
I got the Baby Alpinist about 2 Months ago and I have been absolutely obsessed with it. I mean just the way the Gold plays with the light on this green one........
Big step up in the watchmaking space would be this Nomos. With display back. My dad bought one of those and the movement looks mindblowingly good for the price.
Agree on Nomos, fantastic watch! They also sell very nice bracelets in the store separately
My vote is the Falcon. I want one myself! also could look at Astor and Banks (though currently out of stock) or Longines
I got the Baby Alpinist about 2 Months ago and I have been absolutely obsessed with it. I mean just the way the Gold plays with the light on this green one........
Big step up in the watchmaking space would be this Nomos. With display back. My dad bought one of those and the movement looks mindblowingly good for the price.
My worry with the Alpinist is the fit on the bracelet. Do you have the bracelet? Do you think it'll fit over a 7.5" wrist? Did it come with extra links?
Sinn 556 A RS Comes in at 38.5 mm and is an awesome watch with explorer type vibes 12 - 14 hundred bucks on a bracelet. Got mine on leather for around 800 hundred earlier this year.
Hi, I think there have been some great suggestions, have you looked at the Ball Engineer 111? Has Tritium lume too!
The Christopher Ward C63 Sealander comes in a 39mm diameter. It doesn’t have any numerals on the dial but I think it looks like your prefered choices otherwise and fits your budget.
Otherwise one I’m planning to buy this weekend when they’re back in stock is the Photic Diver from Clemence Watches.
It’s a 39mm watch well under your budget. It’s a diver but the bezel is pretty discrete.
The CW is great, and I may end up with one of them when they restock, but I do already have a CW C65 Aquitaine that I love and think I'd like a different brand, but I may end up with the C63 as they are very well made watches.
Another vote for the Sinn 556A.
Hi, I think there have been some great suggestions, have you looked at the Ball Engineer 111? Has Tritium lume too!
This is a great option I haven’t considered. Thanks!
Sinn 556 A RS Comes in at 38.5 mm and is an awesome watch with explorer type vibes 12 - 14 hundred bucks on a bracelet. Got mine on leather for around 800 hundred earlier this year.
Ha! This was going to be my recommendation, you have great taste.
Two words: Aqua Terra
Since all my recs have been mentioned, the only one I have left is the "Frist Pitzmann"; it is a Korean company, and the "first" references to their first watch launched. They have now two models: the First, and the Pitzmann II (pre order), both seems pretty cool to me... I`d give them a look.
https://www.pitzmann.com/shop/p/lloyd-jean-5pfjg-4jxt9
Also, check out this review...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0RGbPjwzJw
Cheers and good luck
Okay, I love spending other people’s money, so let’s do this. 😀 Lots of good suggestions already, so I will mix it up. Based on what you liked, field watches, or that that style seem to be an attraction, so I am going to start off with a splurge that is not a field watch, but somehow works:
Tudor 1926 Opaline & Blue dial, in 39mm. It is on the splurge side of things. These can be had on grey sites like Jomashop all day long at $1500ish. Less on eBay if you are willing to look used. They also come in many color combos, including black if this beautiful white dial is not your thing.
(Photo Teddy B)
Next up, the Oris Big Crown Pointer Date. Also on the splurge side of things, but like the Tudor, it’ll be an upgrade from many in the price range and it comes in just about every color you can imagine. This one is one of my favs.
This one is on the higher side of your budget new, but if you are patient, you can grab like new versions on eBay for a around $1200. They have made few colors options over the years.
Lastly, the bold choice, the Farer Pembroke FieldWatch. It’s playful and will stand out at most watch meetups.
Ha! This was going to be my recommendation, you have great taste.
Thank you.
The CW is great, and I may end up with one of them when they restock, but I do already have a CW C65 Aquitaine that I love and think I'd like a different brand, but I may end up with the C63 as they are very well made watches.
Just taken delivery of my first CW, a C63 Sealander.i am very impressed, I believe the lume is better than my Omega PO!
My worry with the Alpinist is the fit on the bracelet. Do you have the bracelet? Do you think it'll fit over a 7.5" wrist? Did it come with extra links?
My wrist is about 7,1“ and I had to take out two links and it was still too loose so probably 3 but I didn’t like the look of the 20mm bracelet on the 38mm watch to be honest so I swapped right away
My wrist is about 7,1“ and I had to take out two links and it was still too loose so probably 3 but I didn’t like the look of the 20mm bracelet on the 38mm watch to be honest so I swapped right away
Thanks. That helps a lot. Sounds like it’ll fit me fine.
I love my Seiko SPB121 Alpinist, One of my most versatile watches. I wear it in the ocean, hiking, office and out to dinner. It's a strap monster but mine lives on a strapcode bracelet that uses screws so super easy to add or remove links. I also added a Seiko MarineMaster Ratchet diver clasp for 80.00 Sooo easy to adjust on the fly.. And super fun to play with!😀
I love my Seiko SPB121 Alpinist, One of my most versatile watches. I wear it in the ocean, hiking, office and out to dinner. It's a strap monster but mine lives on a strapcode bracelet that uses screws so super easy to add or remove links. I also added a Seiko MarineMaster Ratchet diver clasp for 80.00 Sooo easy to adjust on the fly.. And super fun to play with!😀
The Alpinist are great, but I found a great Longines on eBay for a steal of a price. Check it out in my post history.
That is nice!
Not many of these around
38mm as well