Reply With QuoteI would go for a Sinn 556. It does have a date window but is very subtle. I wear mine on a leather strap but also have the bracelet. Reasonably priced too and a great technical spec.
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I’m looking for a simple three hander under a grand to wear with jeans and a t shirt/casual shirt.
Must have no date (or date at 12/6 at a push), fixed bezel, strap or bracelet, and not slab sided. Hand wound or automatic, 40mm or under diameter, 20mm lug width and ideally less than 48mm lug to lug.
What would the collective recommend?
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Last edited by lughugger; 23rd August 2018 at 22:00.
I would go for a Sinn 556. It does have a date window but is very subtle. I wear mine on a leather strap but also have the bracelet. Reasonably priced too and a great technical spec.
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Rolex Oyster 116000 36mm, blue Arabic dial.
Baltic HMS001.
Im not sure that fits many of the very specific specs requiredOriginally Posted by walkerwek1958
Thanks. I’ve had a 556a and didn’t bond despite me believing it would hit all the right notes. I’m reluctant to try the 556i but can’t bring myself to hit ‘delete’ at the moment. That’s one of the reasons I’ve asked for help!
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It fits ALL the criteria.
Is the right answer at the wrong budget, Paul!!!!
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apart from the price, the bracelet, maybe a couple of the size specs...
Fair enough on the price but there's a booming market in straps and they're pretty easy to change. Size specs seem fine to me.
im not sure hijacking his thread with a debate is going to get us anywhere.
If it helps, the Hanhart Pioneer Preventor9 is one under consideration but they’re few and far between.
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Doesn't seem like hijacking at all. It would be silly to dismiss a watch just because it was sold on a bracelet given that it can be changed to a strap for minimal price and effort.
I wasn't talking about that. doesn't matter.
Now on the list! Lovely looking watches, off to learn about the Miyota movement. Thanks!
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You’re quite right. I’ll edit my op.
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Thanks. Farer are a brand I’ve been following for a while. They just seem a bit, well, over-priced to be blunt.
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Great minds...is on my list!
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There's no hijacking and no debate. Thanks though.
I'll wait...
😂
Is there not a Nokia just about in that bracket - the styling would be spot on I think
Edit predictive text fail Nomos not Nokia lol
Last edited by RustyBin5; 23rd August 2018 at 23:34.
CWC diver's automatic? No date, 40mm, >48 mm lug to lug, sub £1K. 20mm strap. Not fixed bezel though.
Last edited by Speedy2254; 23rd August 2018 at 23:22. Reason: Forgot something!
Totally agree, well made, understated, legible watch and tougher than it looks.
Edit, but now having read the full thread you already know this Doh!
Last edited by wotsthecrack; 24th August 2018 at 07:10.
Nomos minimatik
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Maybe a Pinion Atom (no date version) ?
Maybe a nice solid silver English made J & T Windmills if you want something different. Casual looking but still smart enough for other occasions. Does have a date though!
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Anniversary model is a beauty. No date too.
Edit: ah, missed the budget
How about the new-release Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical?
https://www.jurawatches.co.uk/produc...ical-h69429901
They must be pretty popular as there’s a small waiting time for these at the moment, hopefully I’ll be getting mine within the month...
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Or a Nomos Club
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I have a WTB out for a Club up to 38.5mm!
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One of Damasko's DA36 range would fit the bill except for the day/date at 3, how about Stowa's Flieger instead? Suits plenty of strap styles and colours as well.
This is a good looker. Solid silver must feel quite nice!
Maybe a nice solid silver English made J & T Windmills if you want something different. Casual looking but still smart enough for other occasions. Does have a date though!
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Might be slightly above budget but they are smashing watches
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Have a browse round Oris.
Speedbird 3?
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Not on price, but does match all other criteria.
Very good!
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Stowa flieger klassic? There is one for sale on sales corner as well
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The solid silver is nice but I like more that it’s made in London, England and the offset crown feature, which makes it different from the norm. It has an ETA 2804-2 Swiss hand-wind movement keeping time to approx 1 min fast per week.
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Last edited by AdamGC; 24th August 2018 at 20:07.
You could save about £900 and go for a Seiko!
Yes, a left-field option but I have one in my collection and best value, go-anywhere watch IMHO.
I went for the SNZG15K1, but of course there any many out there to chose form and very strap friendly. Go perfectly well with Jeans and T-Shirt.
Yes it is an original watch. I liked the points you highlighted too as well as the hands.
Sadly, Seiko insist on adding at least a date on almost every piece they release.
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These two for me
There you are, solution found. Have just ordered the 556 I B from Neil. Thank you all for your suggestions, I’ve found a couple of new watchmakers to keep tabs on.
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