Lying on a beach in the South of France and daydreaming about watches, you are a true enthusiast. For a brief moment I could visualize myself on the French coast. Ahhhh.
Have you considered Oris, in particular the Oris Big Crown ProPilot chronograph GMT that was only made one year, or the more recent Oris altimeters, world timers or propilots? You get a lot of watch for the money. I have not seen a worldtimer but i read that the worldtimer allows you to adjust the gmt hour by twisting the bezel.
The propilot chronograph gmt was discontinued because the eta movement had gotten too expensive for Oris to continue to offer the watch at the same price. This seems to indicate that the watch is a good value as well as a collectible, if that appeals to you. The prices for used watches (if you find one) are even cheaper, at least for now. You would need to want a chronograph though, which it looks like you do. The watch is good to 100m and stainless steel. Not a diver but surely good for a dip into the water off the South of France. Plus the GMT. I recently bought one, which is why I thought you might consider it.
Enjoy your daydreaming on the coast. Thanks for thinking of us!
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