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

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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



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.



So, if anyone has any suggestions; mainline models or micro brands, I’d be very interested
 
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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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Orient
I like the look of the Orient Bambino but the diameter seems to be 40.5, unless I’m looking at the wrong model?
 
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Can you wind the crown on a Seiko 5?
No, those you can’t, but 1/2 dozen shakes side-to-side gets them going then they’re good
 
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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?
They have a few sizes. I thought they got down to sub 38mm
 
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They have a few sizes. I thought they got down to sub 38mm
Still, good looking and reasonably priced
 
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Is Tissot still a brand people care for? Looks like they have a few watches that may meet the criteria.
 
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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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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?
Get it. 40.5 is the new 38, which is practically 36.