JLC Master Compressor Memovox

JLC Polaris

Omega Aqua Terra

Grand Seiko SBGE211

IWC Ingenieur 3227

Pick with your heart not with your brain

The one that stunned you the most and amazed you with it's details and character is the one to go

Always remember that and good luck collecting bro����

I’m a big proponent of Nomos, and I almost purchased that Club Sport this summer. I think it’s a fantastic, versatile watch. Nomos watches tend to wear large though, so I recommend trying one on in person if possible. You can’t go wrong with that GO either. One of those two would be my choice, at least among your top 4. Do you tend to prefer dressier or sportier watches? That would probably guide my decision here..

I like the Glashutte best. :)

Of the ones listed, I've only had the pleasure of trying on the Breitling, so I can only speak for that one. I was super impressed with the feel of the build quality. I liked it a whole lot and almost bought it on the spot.

I would generally say that too, but that OP looks pretty understated on a black leather strap. Liking that look.

I mean, if you liked the speedmaster there are like 47 versions of it, including models with sapphire crystal and a date complication. You could also do a Bulova Lunar Pilot if you like the space angle. Also a Tudor black bay, an Omega Aqua Terra, a Sinn 556, the Longines Legend Diver, and IWC has a bunch of simple black pilot watches and chronographs.

Nice watch! Not quite my flavor but this is a beautiful piece!

The case screws drive me crazy. Same with the Royal Oak.

Thank you. I did try one on, oddly I felt it faced up larger than the moonswatch. Will take another look.

Loving my classic santos medium. Nice to have a grail(one of mine) on the arm that's not 100k+

39mm Omega Aqua Terra (first gen) might be exactly what you’re looking for and you can probably get one under $3k.

Bingo.

Tudor would be a good shout but you want a date and some of the best Tudors are no date.

Omega AT is the best “one and done” watch for my money, it’s a strap monster (rubber, bracelet, leather, nato) it can dress up or down, it has a date for convenience but you can swim with it and Omega have great after care even for watches you buy used.

I have a Sinn 104 and it’s probably my favorite watch. Something to consider.

black Santos is one of the nicest looking watches money can buy, regular Santos already is a great timepiece, but this... this is very, very nice.

https://preview.redd.it/ofzmu1lm2alf1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4bd4c8c27f5ff59e71e1ea0cf27c7d17fc9c4725

Love et 🖤

Vantablack: "hold my beer"

Absof*ckinlutely

Respectfully, while I love a Rolex black dial, Moser is the king of black dials imho.

Which ref is this? SD40?

Never encountered such a problem. I have black dial Tissot and seems perfect. Also any Swatch automatic with black dial. This is what I can remember under 500 USD

Bulova 96b229 is legible in almost any lighting situation, I’d check it out if I were you

Marathon maybe? I had a Marathon navigator watch that was very easy to read in bright light.

Check out Marathon

I can recommend the sterile dial version of the Steeldive SD1970. Matt black dial with excellent legibility, fabulous lume and really nice bezel. It is bigger than your preferred spec but wears smaller because of the case shape. If you're okay with tbe weight, I recommend it heartily. Excellent value for money.

I've had my watch for 6 months and I wear it all the time. My wrist size is 16 cm, for comparison.

To be honest, there a ton of watches that fall into this category.

Would be good to have some more info - brushed or polished metal case? Date function? Do you want it to come on a bracelet, on leather, on a fabric strap, etc.? Do you want it more in a dressier or sportier style?

I'll throw two more into the ring:

Stowa Flieger and Damasko DS30. I think both can be had for around $1000 and they are more pilot style watches and I think both have clear casebacks.

Christopher Ward also has some other watches like the C63 and C60 which can be black dials.

Christopher Ward C63 Sealander (39mm width, 11.25mm thick)

https://www.christopherward.com/int/watches/C63-Sealander-Automatic/C63-39ADA3-S00K1-HK.html#product-technical-data

Sinn 556 - a little more expensive, but not necessarily any better.

Monta Noble, Anthracite dial - killer bracelet, and luxury finishing.

Farer Erebus II.

Stowa Partitio.

Ive looked online and couldn’t find anything, the closest thing i could find was the Tissot classic dream swissmatic but its a bit thick

Seiko SNKL45 Or SNKL45J1. $90-$120ish on Amazon

Farer Erebus?

$990

39.5mm diameter, 10.8mm depth, 45mm lug-to-lug, 43mm pin-to-pin

It got the looks of a Tissot 😍

Lorier Neptune

https://preview.redd.it/rmerz4v234ue1.jpeg?width=2515&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bd286bb12198306feac3b5b07ee5c3a6f078f414

C60 trident pro

https://preview.redd.it/897ev4li36ue1.jpeg?width=2354&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cb04ea3e75f20d09822d3dc742a677b9102df61c

Serica 5303

This thread has Scurfa written all over it

Traska Freediver. Say goodbye to scratches and enjoy your watch.

https://www.traskawatch.com/products/freediver-charcoal-black

Zodiac Super Sea Wolf skin diver 👌🏼

if you can stretch just a hair to under 41mm/49mm and dont mind going used, i dont see it getting better than a v2 oceanking

Hydroconquest hands down