Suggestions: 38-40mm tool watch (non-diver)?
Hi all, I'm looking to add another watch to the collection, specifically a tool watch between 38 and 40mm in size. I have a lot of dive watches already, so looking for something different than a diver that is still rugged and tooly. The watch must fit the following requirements:
Between 38 and 40mm size (although I can probably go down to 36mm at a push)
Blue dial
Non-diver
Non-dress watch
Priced similar to or lower than a BB 58 (not giving a specific price range as these things go up and down due to exchange rate - however it shouldn't be more expensive than say a BB 58). I'm not overlooking budget watches either, in fact, I prefer value for money offerings...
Rolex Explorer vibes, although I don't want an actual Rolex or a Rolex homage.
So far, I have considered the following, but would like to get some fresh ideas from the group:
The new 2023 Longines Conquest 40mm in blue
Longines Spirit 40mm
Christopher Ward Twelve
Christopher Ward Sealander
Seiko Baby Alpinist in Blue (I think this was a limited edition)
Tudor Black Bay 36
Citizen Tsuyosa
Any other awesome suggestions?
Into watches that look nice to me. I don't care too much about hype or trends, just buy what I like personally.
https://www.gnomonwatches.com/collections/glycine/products/airman-vintage-the-chief-gmt-antique-bronze-blue-ref-gl0308
If you’re open to slightly bigger pieces,
https://www.gnomonwatches.com/collections/glycine/products/airman-sst-blue-ref-gl0310
Or, https://www.ashford.com/glycine-gl0457.html
PRX
Hamilton Khaki Field in titanium.
38mm, 100m wr, and more affordable than a Black Bay by a fair margin.
Victorinox inox
Maybe look at Traska:
https://www.traskawatch.com/products/summiteer-midnight-blue
If you mean this Seiko baby Alpinist SPB157, then it is not a limited edition and is very much part of the permanent collection. There is also a blue Laurel Alpinist model with a blue textured dial SPB249.
If you mean this Seiko baby Alpinist SPB157, then it is not a limited edition and is very much part of the permanent collection. There is also a blue Laurel Alpinist model with a blue textured dial SPB249.
It was the second one I was referring to in my original post - glad to hear its not limited...
It was the second one I was referring to in my original post - glad to hear its not limited...
Its the Laurel Alpinist. All the colors are still in their lineup.
Muhle-Glashütte SAR Rescue Timer.