Help Me Find My Next Watch

[SCWilson]

I know that there are a lot of watch threads out there right now, but I'm going to have to add another one. I've been looking for a very specific watch for quite a while now. I haven't found it yet so I thought I might throw my quest for my dream watch out there to see if any of you watch guys have any suggestions. I have smalish wrists so this had made my search somewhat more challenging. Here is what I'm looking for:

-Mechanical movement, manual wind or self winding
-Case less than 40mm. I have a vintage Sultana that is 36mm and about the perfect size for my wrist.
-Stainless Steel case although I could do white gold too.
-Aribic numerals (I prefer black or blued)
-White face
-Leather strap
-Not a lot of complications but a power reserve would be nice
-Some degree of water resistance
-It can be modern or vintage.
-Less than $2k. I'll be saving for a while to get to that point though.

I appreciate all your help.

 

[Austin]

Check out the Omega Deville line.

http://www.omegawatches.com/gents/deville

 

[Austin]

Another favorite is the Longines Heritage line.

http://www.longines.com/watches/longines-heritage-collection/L4.795.8.72.2

 

[mark the shoeshine boy]

Another favorite is the Longines Heritage line.

http://www.longines.com/watches/longines-heritage-collection/L4.795.8.72.2

Now that is a very classy watch....!!!!

reminds me on my '63 hamilton that i like to wear...

 

[SCWilson]

Austin,
Thanks for the recomendations. I ended up finding one I really like over at the Longines website.

http://www.longines.com/watches/the-longines-master-collection/L2.708.4.78.3

It meets most, if not all, of my prefered requirements. I'd love to find some more like this one just for some variety.

 

[Austin]

Check out these custom watches.

http://dfreemontwatches.com/gallery.htm

I have heard good things about this watchmaker.

 

[kingfisher]

Austin,
Thanks for the recomendations. I ended up finding one I really like over at the Longines website.

http://www.longines.com/watches/the-longines-master-collection/L2.708.4.78.3

It meets most, if not all, of my prefered requirements. I'd love to find some more like this one just for some variety.

That's SWEET. I really like the blued steel hands.

How much is it?

 

[SCWilson]

That's SWEET. I really like the blued steel hands.

How much is it?

Looks like Retail is $2100 but can be found for somewher around $1500. I've got some saving to do since for this one. I don't have that kind of cash on hand.

 

[Crazy Dave]

It probably is too low a pice, but it otherwise fit's the bill. You could wear it until you could afford the Longines and then keep it as a spair. The list is $120 but you can get Oreint watches for less on Amazon. I have one and it is both rugged an accurate.

Dave

http://www.orientwatchusa.com/watch.php?id=119

 

[SCWilson]

It probably is too low a pice, but it otherwise fit's the bill. You could wear it until you could afford the Longines and then keep it as a spair. The list is $120 but you can get Oreint watches for less on Amazon. I have one and it is both rugged an accurate.

Dave

http://www.orientwatchusa.com/watch.php?id=119

Dave,
Thanks for that link! That is a good looking watch. I never set a minimum price point just a top end.

 

[Crazy Dave]

Dave,
Thanks for that link! That is a good looking watch. I never set a minimum price point just a top end.

There are a lot of Orient watch fans posting here. I first found out about them from B&B. I am very happy with mine!

Dave

 

[DS/B MCS]

Since 36mm is perfect for your wrist, I'd start and end my search with a preloved Rolex Datejust. If you look around you'll be able to find some in your 2k price range.