I’m pretty sold on the SRPE51 but what else should I consider?

I feel the SRPE looks great and the 4R36 seems to perform well for the price.

Would love to learn of others that are similar.

I’m open to vintage. For example, think a classic king Seiko would be great but think I want to spend $500 or so for the KS and for my first GADA I want to keep it to around the SRPE price. Also just wouldn’t want to beat up a KS chronometer as a daily.

I’m open to micro brands but believe most micro brands will run me >$500

Also open to Chinese as long as performance is better than 4R36 and the designs unique and not an homage.

Thoughts?