Wasn’t a big fan of two tone until I saw this release. A stunner for sure. 

Rolex OP would be a good alternative to the Explorer.

I also think the Cartier Santos would be a great contender. Dressy but sporty, easy (but proprietary) strap swapping, a ton of horological heritage.

Cartier Tank Must ($2740) is just killer if you’re not opposed to quartz. It depends on your style but I think its really versatile and obviously carries so much history and elegance.

I also really like the new King Seiko re-releases ($1700): https://www.fratellowatches.com/new-king-seiko-collection/

Disappointed how much the 34mm AT differs to appear more feminine. The curved markers and circular date window seem off and are just a totally different design. Rather than catering to more “masculine” and “feminine” designs, I wish Omega would embrace a less gendered design language.

Grail has to be the Cartier Tank a Guichets. It’s just cool. I pray that one day they‘ll do a non-limited reissue in stainless steel... but that’s probably extremely unlikely. One can dream!

My favorite is a 34mm white dial Rolex OP. It’s a shame they had such a short run — the white dial has a pearl-like quality to it. Really wonderful to wear.

I have a Grand Seiko SBGW231 that fits wonderfully on my small wrist — I think it’s 37mm. Nomos also makes an Ahoi Neomatik at 36mm that is also a really fun watch to wear.