Second watch / daily

[Spudmaster]

Hi
I have had one of the very first planet oceans for 21 years which I absolutely adore as my wife kindly bought it as an engagement present. I had been wearing an Apple Watch for the last 10 years or so - but bought a whoop last autumn so that I could go back to wearing a proper watch.
I the. Sent off my Planet Ocean for a full refurb, and it came back like new - chuffed to bits and been wearing it daily since - other than my G-shock which I wear for gardening, cycling and farming. I love my PO and will keep it forever, but am thinking of relegating it for special occasions rather than daily - mainly to maintain condition.
So - with Black Friday coming up, I am thinking of spending up to £1k max on a decent daily.
Key criteria -
- not a diver
- automatic
- max 40mm
- robust & reliable
- not a black face
- ideally leather or rubber (though open to swapping out)
- quite keen on GMT as travelling a lot for work currently - though not essential.
- ideally new, but open to lightly worn used.

I have been trawling online and encountered quite a few microbrands which are quite appealing, whilst I also like the more premium automatic Seikos, (sadly GS over budget).

My shortlist is, so far-
CW Sealander GMT
SEIKO Prospex speed timer (retro version rather than chrono)
SEIKO Alpinist
Henry Archer (Danish microbrand)
Beaufort watches

I am also severely tempted by a Longines Spirit Zulutime, which can be sourced for a discounted £1800 on leather….. Great deal, but still 2x budget.

Any thoughts / experiences on the above much appreciated - plus alternative suggestions.

Thanks!
Spud

[Llentil the llama]

Look at the Tissot powermatic 80 watches or still in the Swatch group a cream or blue dial Hamiliton Murph.

A blue dial Sinn 556 on a strap.

Dropping down in price but still good quality, I think San Martin make a Grand Seiko GMT homage with a cream dial using a Seiko true GMT movement.

[T6 vanman]

Not a GMT but a spectacular looking watch from a small Sheffield outfit
https://www.diatomwatches.com/en-gb/products/meteo...


A small Belfast outfit
https://nomadicwatches.com/collections/gmt-watches...


Another British watch
https://www.pinionwatches.com/product/neutron-dual...


All should be conversation pieces

[magpie215]

£990 with the coupon code.

Sorry im biased I am a Sinn fan boy and have the same watch on the H link bracelet.