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50mm lug to lug for a 42mm isn’t outrageous. It wore very comfortably on my 7.5 inch wrist. The thickness I didnt love, however.
Have a look at the Hamilton Khaki Pioneer Auto (H60515533).
45mm, good movement, 80hrs power reserve, and an absolutely classic design with proper heritage.
I have a 1861 Speedy with the hesalite and love it just the way it is. I think the boxy shape of the sapphire actually changes the look of the watch quite noticeably. It appears more modern and stale, while the dome of the hesalite is more classic and elegant. A big plus of the new sapphire version imo is the applied logo, however.
But honestly: you can’t go wrong with either.
In terms of value for money, I think few brands beat Blushark Natos, especially with their Buy 2 get 1 free deals or promotions on Black Friday. I have a bunch of their straps and have never been disappointed. Also Dryden Watch Co. have very affordable nato options with good quality.
Leather is hit or miss. I have a couple that are quite pricey (around $200), but I just don't feel comfortable spending that much for leather. Natos I can wash and they'll last for years, leather just gets rancid after a while. So I stick to brands like Geckota, Hirsch, Rios or such, which are nice but affordable.
It’s a black dial, the blue shimmer comes from the outside AR coating, which I have largely removed since the photo was taken.
I kind of like the tan, weathered strap. Makes the watch look very vintagey. Black may be a bit too classical for me, but I’ll try it out!
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