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Postscript: I want to buy a new 36mm automatic watch

  1. Spruce Sunburst dial fan Mar 9, 2021

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    I’m looking to buy a new under £300 automatic watch for casual wear - walking the dog, playing with children in a sandbox etc but not a diver. I find my SKX007 and SKX013 both too 'clunky'.

    I’ve had a few setbacks recently with used watches, and thought I’d have a look at new watch. Given that it’s new, I’d save on service and parts.

    I’m looking for a 36-38mm three hands, date or no date (but not day or sub dials) on a leather strap. It’s not for 24 hour wear, but with a decent power reserve (and a winding crown) it’ll be ready and willing when I need it.

    I quite like the look of these Baltic’s - they’re roughly what I’m looking for, albeit a little large at 38mm

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    I also quite like the look of the the Timex, but at 40mm, it’s a bit too wide for my wrist. That said the day/date is so subtle that I could live with it.

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    So, if anyone has any suggestions; mainline models or micro brands, I’d be very interested
     
  2. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Mar 9, 2021

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    Orient
     
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  4. Engee Mar 9, 2021

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    Seiko Presage? 40mm though. With discounts you could find one of these for under £300.
    Although I'd never go anywhere near sand with any watch on.
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  6. Spruce Sunburst dial fan Mar 9, 2021

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    I like the look of the Orient Bambino but the diameter seems to be 40.5, unless I’m looking at the wrong model?
     
  7. Spruce Sunburst dial fan Mar 9, 2021

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    Can you wind the crown on a Seiko 5?
     
  8. JwRosenthal Mar 9, 2021

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    No, those you can’t, but 1/2 dozen shakes side-to-side gets them going then they’re good
     
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  9. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Mar 9, 2021

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    They have a few sizes. I thought they got down to sub 38mm
     
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  11. Spruce Sunburst dial fan Mar 9, 2021

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    Still, good looking and reasonably priced
     
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  16. Observer I know nothing! Mar 9, 2021

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    Is Tissot still a brand people care for? Looks like they have a few watches that may meet the criteria.
     
  17. Spruce Sunburst dial fan Mar 9, 2021

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    Currently tempted by this one. It ticks all my boxes apart from being 40.5mm.
    Please talk me out of it (or into it).
    Black casual dial with a clean uncluttered look
    Silver arrowhead indices
    Dauphine hands
    Stainless case
    New automatic movement and a 40 hour reserve
    And well within the price range
    So, what’s wrong with it?
     
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  19. Observer I know nothing! Mar 9, 2021

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    Get it. 40.5 is the new 38, which is practically 36.
     
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