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[Celebration Watch] Help me pick a watch—$4000 budget (alien.top)

submitted 10 months ago by rubberslippers@alien.top to c/watches@style.land

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Lots of milestones this year (2023). Got engaged, acquired a difficult (and expensive) certification, and am about to start a new career.

Photo used is the Chronomat GMT 40 which is what I have my eye on but I’m seeking recommendations to see what I’m missing out on.

I’ll probably never use the GMT feature and this watch only comes in GMT. I like the subtle pop of color on the red hand though.

Here’s what I’m looking for—

LNIB or BNIB condition at ~70% off retail, full kit
OEM bracelet
$4000 max
GADA, everyday watch
Non-chronograph
No numerals on hour markers (on bezel is fine)
Must have date window (no day)
Reputable brand (Breitling, Omega, Longines, Tudor, etc)
Very modern (2020 and later), no vintages
39mm - 40mm
black dial for versatility

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[–] dilligaffff@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

I think the Breitling is a great choice, that’s a good looking watch. I prefer it over a Longines or Tudor. I used to have a chronomat chrono and got a lot of compliments; it worked well on leather too.

[–] fuckhufflepuff@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Unless your wrist is huge, you could probably go for the 36mm Chronomat right? Save some money and no GMT. Aquaterra is the obvious alternative though, I would try on both and maybe a Black Bay and see how it fits. Bracelet on this Breitling is awesome.

[–] hotshoe32@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

There are a lot of great recommendations here but I’m going to throw in a vote supporting the Chronomat. Like you, I don’t care much for the GMT complication (especially this one being a caller) but they don’t make a three hander. I’ve handled a green one in the metal and though the case is very flat, that’s the only way I can hope to criticize it. The polished bezel and bullet bracelet are so freaking lovely and give it near perfect wrist presence IMO. Plus you won’t bump into many other people with one unlike the obvious Tudors and Aquaterras which are more common by comparison (but for good reason).

[–] Friscodan@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Tudor Black Bay GMT

[–] b00stfr3ak@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

I have this chronomat in Green and it's an awesome watch. It get more wrist time than my Tudor or Grand Seiko. Super comfortable, useful functional and looks good with a couple of scratches.

Mainly it's just fantastic dimensions, super legible too.

[–] Sonic_the_HodgeHeg@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Ever since I realised the chronomat 40 GMT exists about 1 month ago I've been genuinely considering it as a next watch.

Have a Tudor BB58 and a datejust 36 already. The Breitling looks cool, a step in a slightly different direction perhaps

[–] IHeartFraccing@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Longines Zulu Time is a great looking true GADA. Congratulations on a big year!