Where do I go now?

So, awhile back I bought a 2531.80. I loved it and wore it daily for 6 months before I had a life change that made me feel as though I needed to let it go. It was the perfect under the radar if-you-know-you-know watch and I loved it for that. There were a few things I wasn't crazy about - I wish the hour hand was longer. The 12:00 indices were fuzzy and patina'd in a non-appealing way.

So, I'm trying to figure out if I should snag another one, or if I should go different. I've always loved the 2500 PO's (especially the 45mm, had a 42mm VERY briefly and felt too small), of course the other classics (Peter Blake, Casino Royale, etc.).

Any recommendations on something in the sub $2500 range used?

Not sure about sub-$2,500 but look at the Seamaster 2220.80. Very similar to the 2531.80 but with a longer minute hand and applied indices. It has the 2500C or 2500D movement in it.

Also not sure about sub-$2,500 but I would check out the 2254.50 Peter Blake SMP and the 2201.50 Planet Ocean (42mm, 2500C or 2500D movement).

2220.80 might be nice with the applied indices!

Probably going to go with a 2220.80 or a 2200.50 PO. A very big difference in size but I love them both!