Horological Meandering

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A chrono is a definite possibility

Mostel (and others),

Part of me fully concurs with you that a Chronograph would make a fine addition. THe AP was just way above my budget.  I did look at the Chopard but it has 50 m WR and I liked the Zenith better. I also have considered a Habring Chrono but even after looking at a number of case and dial options, I can't find one that speasks to me (even with an old HW Valjoux 773 that they have reworked). I considered some others recently below.  Some meet the critera better than others.

Anonimo Miltare Fylback Chrono - Interesting case shape, uncommon, great lume housed around a fairly ordinary ETA/DD flyback module calibre, new brand

Breguet Type XX Aeronavale - Classic aviator style, on the small side of acceptable, Lemania flyback calibre, polished look will show wear, new brand

JLC Master Compressor Chrono 2 - Sporty look, JLC calibre, locking pushers but happens to be a brand I already own

Omega Seedmaster Professional -  Classic Look, Lemania Calibre, Poor WR, Not a fan of the Tachymetre or how common they are, new brand

Paneral  Radiomir Chrono 369 - Interesting case shape, great lume with a fairly ordinary ETA calibre, new brand

Rolex Daytona Cosmograph -  Classic look, on the small side of acceptable, Rolex column wheel Calibre, not a Tachymetre fan, new brand

Zenith Pilot Chrono - Bold aviator look, El Premiro column wheel calibre, not a telemeter fan, poor WR, new brand

Out of these the Breguet, Panerai and the Zenith stood out. Breguet in that it met much of my criteria (polish, lume and size are in question), Panerai based on it distinct aesthetics (calibre, small registers are in question) and the Zenith looks and the calibre (low WR and a date to set are in question). 

In GMT watches that I have considered are the Chopard Pro One, JLC Master Compressor GMT, Panerai Radiomir GMT Alarm, Rolex GMT Master IIc and a UN Dual Time. I am attracted to each of these for differing reasons.

What I haven't really explored  is ignoring the new functions and perhaps is adding another simpler watch that has a different aesthetic from the current crop, but is sporty.  The simplisity of this option might make setting somewhat simpler. Simpler watches, with dark dials that lean sporty like a JLC Reverso Hometime Black (fine movement, classic look, poor WR and AM/PM and date to set) or a Panerai PAM00111 (Classic Pillow shaped, sandwich dial, oridinary Unitas calibre) might fit the bill as well.

Based on these thoughts any reactions, thoughts or suggestions?

Bob