One of the gaps I've never filed in my collection is what I've come to think of as the Datejust gap. What I'm talking about here is a watch on a bracelet that's kind of dressy but okay for with jeans too. A watch that isn't sporty at all and in some ways is kind of square, a watch your 60 year old retired uncle would where.
If I had the funds I probably would just get a DJ and be done with it,
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But I don't.
The watch I've looked at in the past that fits this gap for me has been the Seiko SARB035. It ticks all the boxes - right sort of look (for some reason I've always visualised this kind of watch with a white or cream face), decent bracelet, good heritage, good size for me (37mm), good price, but something has always held me back... maybe it's the thickness (11.2mm), which is a little more than I'd like (although actually it turns out the DJ is 11.7, so maybe that's an invalid concern), or maybe its the fact that the dial is a bit too plain, apart from that over-engineered chapter ring.
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So, any thoughts or recommendations? Should I go for the Seiko or keep looking?
My requirements are, aside from the look are:
Pale face
Bracelet
34-38mm diameter
Sapphire crystal
Auto
About $500/£350
Thank you
Last edited by whatmeworry; Apr 13, 2015 at 11:33 AM.
I got this Orient for less than $150 on clearance.. (forgot the model number)
it is 38mm, sapphire, solid bracelet... but the movement doeesnt hack hand wind so might be a deal breaker for you... superbly accurate to within a couple of seconds/day though..
on its bracellet and on leather.
I got this Orient for less than $150 on clearance.. (forgot the model number)
it is 38mm, sapphire, solid bracelet... but the movement doeesnt hack hand wind so might be a deal breaker for you... superbly accurate to within a couple of seconds/day though..
on its bracellet and on leather.
That's certainly an option! Thanks, I'll have a hunt for it
The smart daily wearer at that kind of price is a huge gap in the market, even when looking up to 42mm. I've peered into it many times, trying to find the same (but with a black dial)
For that kind of money you could find a minty Seiko from the late sixties of a higher grade than the SARB
How about a Certina DS Caimano? 38mm, available silver, numerals at 12 3 9, date at 6, 10.4mm thick
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