What reference(s) should I consider?

Hi all,

Although I started my Omega journey with a vintage piece (135.011 SM600), I've ended up more on the modern side since then.

But I'm beginning to contemplate picking up a vintage piece---the issue is, I don't know which one, and I know better than to stumble blindly through sales listings. So I thought I might list some criteria, and see if the hive-wisdom here might point me to something.

What I'm after:

A dress watch
Rose (or pink or red) gold; yellow gold isn't at all out of the question, but it's less desirable
35mm or bigger (excl crown); this may prove the most limiting factor; I'm open to 34s that "wear bigger"... maybe
No radium (else I'd have snatched up that gorgeous Cyma that's for sale, weeks ago)
No date, preferably; no complication at all is great--but open to small seconds or moonphase
White/opaline/silver dial, the simpler/cleaner the better

I'm willing to consider various hand-styles and indices, though I don't like Romans or arrowheads, generally.

Omega is my first choice (of course), but I'm also receptive to suggestions from other brands.

Hoping to keep this under $3500 USD, which I don't think should be too hard.

Any suggestions?
Thanks in any case!

Including a pic of a JLC I really like, if it helps to trigger anything. (It's about twice what I'm looking to spend, though.)

With that budget you should be able to get a very good example from almost all manufacturers except the very high end ones (Patek, Vacheron etc).

If you are not stuck with a brand or a model I would just broaden the search and look what 35mm 18k gold dress watches you can find in very good condition, there are loads of high quality brands in the 1000-1500USD price range.

This for example is a Movado of mine in 18k yellow gold, full set sold 1960. Thin, elegant, no lume, no date and all other elements I want in a dress watch.

Gorgeous watch.

Those IWC ( fancy lugs ) from the 50s and 60`s, really are beautiful. They were a great era for watches !

Nobody suggested good old fashioned Connie, maybe deluxe dial? 😉

Is there any good ones for under 3500USD let me know 🙄

Maybe not pie pan but gold dial 14381 can be found within price range 😁

I certainly wouldn’t be letting mine go anytime soon for that kind of dosh.