@billyblue , I admire your patience! If you're still looking, I'd vote for the Lange 1815 like several have. While they come in 3 sizes (36, 38.5 & 40mm) depending on 'generation' of 1815's, my preference is for the Pt 1815 in 36mm. In many ways a classical dress watch.
Have you also considered FP Journe's Chronometre Bleu, or VC's older Patrimony Traditionnelle? Nice review on Hodinkee. The Pt Traditionnelle is very lovely in the metal with the grey dial.