Let's find a watch!
Hi crunchers! Help me to find as many watches as possible that will satisfy the following criteria:
classical design, can be worn with a suit
the design must combine steel and golden elements (e.g. golden bezel and hands), may be a 2-tone watch
the surface of the case must also combine glossy and matte finish
sapphire glass
luminous markers and hands
up to 41mm diameter, less is better
at least 100m/10 bar WR, more is better
screwed down crown
automatic mechanism with antimagnetic features, without plastic components
lug to lug distance - up to 50mm, less is better
less description on the dial (WR rating, mechanism name) - is better
Not obligatory option, but if it is there, it's wonderful: if the watch comes on a bracelet (preferably to have it on a bracelet), the bracelet should have an extension option, quick release spring bars and screw links (or other high-end alternative, but not a cheaper option like push pins). The clasp is not stamped, the end links are not hollow.
I know some models that almost fit this description, but miss 1 or 2 points, e.g.:
Tissor PRX automatic - no screw down crown, bracelet with push pins, I also dislike "Powermatic 80" writing on the dial
Formex essence 39 "mother of sky" - the mechanism is not antimagnetic
Seiko dressKX - not antimagnetic, no screw down crown
Grand Seiko spring drive - no lume, no versions with golden elements
Longines conquest 2023 - no models with golden elements
Please share what you have in the comments with a photo of the watch (please don't repeat the models) and let's start the discussion!
Let me share some options:
Omega AT (what I dislike is that the bracelet has no quick release system)
Certina ds action (however I dislike what they write on the dial (Powermatic 80, 200m WR) and I'd prefer an applied logo instead of the printed one)
Certina ds+ (the same issue with the writing on the dial as in the previous model, I also dislike the bezel options they offer, more gloss would work better for me)
Tudor bb39
Rolex op
Rolex explorer bicolor
Aqua Terra
Have you looked at Islander? There are several two-tone options.
Green Dial Brookville
Black Dial Brookville
Blue Dial Roslyn
Aqua Terra
Thanks, AT was already mentioned
Have you looked at Islander? There are several two-tone options.
Green Dial Brookville
Black Dial Brookville
Blue Dial Roslyn
Thanks! Do these watches have antimagnetic properties? Also, diver style ones don't fit the criteria
How about the Le Jour Brooklyn LJ-BR-006
Can’t comment on the anti-magnetic properties but it hits all the other markers and most modern watches have some anti-magnetism built in.
Let me share some options:
Omega AT (what I dislike is that the bracelet has no quick release system)
Nailed it!
Thanks! Do these watches have antimagnetic properties? Also, diver style ones don't fit the criteria
I am not sure how much they are anti-magnetic.
My votes would be for the Aqua Terra and the Black Bay (check out the 36mm!)
How about the Le Jour Brooklyn LJ-BR-006
Can’t comment on the anti-magnetic properties but it hits all the other markers and most modern watches have some anti-magnetism built in.
Oh wow, it's a really beautiful watch. I need to check what's the mechanism inside and what are its antimagnetic properties. Is the crown a screw down type?
How about the Le Jour Brooklyn LJ-BR-006
Can’t comment on the anti-magnetic properties but it hits all the other markers and most modern watches have some anti-magnetism built in.
Just checked, it has a standard sellita inside, unfortunately
Anyone, any other ideas?
I think I found one https://www.longines.com/p/watch-longines-spirit-l3-810-1-53-6
#longines
Yep, i was reading that list thinking you were describing the Longines Spirit. Even the new 39mm Zulu Time would work, right? And comes in the new steel and gold.
Yep, i was reading that list thinking you were describing the Longines Spirit. Even the new 39mm Zulu Time would work, right? And comes in the new steel and gold.
Zulu time has a diver-like bezel, so it doesn't suit the criteria. I need something dressier.
Even the Spirit is a bit more on a tool-watch side, but formally it meets all the criteria and I look forward to trying it on my wrist. If it sits nice, and looks good in real life, I think I'll get it🤩
Yep, i was reading that list thinking you were describing the Longines Spirit. Even the new 39mm Zulu Time would work, right? And comes in the new steel and gold.
What I'm not sure about is the red accent on the seconds hand, so I definitely need to see it in person before ordering
I tried the blue version last year, but the color combination didn't really attract me: