Have liked this watch since it was released. Only complaint is the long lug to lug. It would just about overhang on my 6.75"/17cm wrist. The Mark XV models in 38mm are the perfect size IMO.

“All grown-ups were once children…but only few of them remember it.”

No offense but if your looking for a watch on a budget of $250-300 skip the tacky crystal laden fashion watches. Go for something sinple with some class. The Seiko Essentials line has several. Seeing that you want silver to match your girlfriends jewelry. SWR085, SWR053, SWR083 if you can track one down (Sold out on Seikousa.com ). Citizen might also have options within your budget.

One, identical to this, NOS from 1997 is for sale on C24 for $3850. Another from earlier in the 90s in good condition is asking $3600. This watch appears to be in fair condition at best. Not sure of value. If I was to guess I’d say $1500-2000. Try posting this inquiry on the Tudor forum. I’m sure someone would know.

BN0241-59H Promaster Tough is also an option though somewhat less dress capable. Definitely sporty and construction capable.

Citizen BN0211-50E Promaster Tough. SS, sapphire, monocoque case, Super Titanium coating (5x scratch resistance over SS alone), eco drive, good lume. Looks great on leather and takes on a more dressy appearance. Discontinued but can still be found with some looking around.

Very nice. Good choice of strap. I had my eye on the SS small seconds version several years ago. They even had a platinum version ref. 4021.31.01 with a guilloche dial. The small seconds versions were manual wind.

Someone will gift you a 24 watch box and then you’re screwed ;)

I like the Breguet numerals on the Baltic more than on the Kuoe. I think the font is more uniform.

Check out some of the strap makers on Etsy. Figure out what length you need for your wrist size and order a few. The prices are very reasonable. I’d recommend a taupe Epsom strap. Tunsleather or Edelleather are good to check out.

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Tag Heuer Carrera Skipper

Same size wrist here. The ALS’s I’ve always liked are the 1815s. The up/down would be my choice. Being manual it should be slightly thinner making it the wear better. Future service costs would also be lower with fewer complications.

Neither are chronographs. The 1815 has small seconds and power reserve sub-dials. With a 72hr power reserve auto vs manual really doesn’t matter. The manual in the 1815 allows it to be a little thinner and more elegant.

Sounds simple but: a black Barton elite silicone. They are extremely comfortable, come with two tongue pieces that make things simple for various wrist sizes, and only cost about $20-25. I’ve worn them on many watches especially if weather is hot and rainy. Monsoon season in SEA. The rose gold/burgundy color scheme on this watch would pop against the black strap.

Not a popular opinion but the constant Snowflake suggestions bore me. Not a huge fan of Ti, the size is slightly large, and I like something slightly less trumpeted. If you like the “snowflake” dial, I’d go for the SBGA407. SS case that is of a classier design IMO. You have four on bracelets and two on straps excluding the G. The “skyflake” on a strap is classic.

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That said rules are meant to be broken…Speedmaster Pro ;)

Better choice than the usual hyped models, you know what they are ;) The SBGA407 is a gorgeous watch with a classy case. The dial hardware, kit-kat indices, is preferable as well. Much prefer SS with a leather strap. If I buy a second SD I’d have to choose between this and the SBGA373 with the champagne dial. Wear it in good health.