It was only 3 years ago that I walked into an AD and saw these two on sale for list price... I went with a different option at the time (which I do not regret one bit) But now that I am looking for a stainless steel bracelet watch, it hurts a little to kn...
You can get JLC Polaris models at MSRP. Solid watches from a legendary watchmaker with in house movements. If you want to go more “high end” then Vacheron’s Overseas line is an option.
You literally have an entire universe left over to choose from (at and even below MSRP). From the Swatch Group of companies: Omega Blancpain Breguet Longines Rado Hamilton Certina et al From Richemont: Panerai IWC JLC Cartier et al From LVMH companies: TA...
Not intended as a sports watch per se, but it fits the category...stainless steel, good water resistance w/ screw down crown, solid durable movement, sporty bracelet...
As for the current stainless steel craze regarding a few particular models, what can you do. I have a policy of not going above retail for any current watch, and that includes anything from AP. I have been on a white dial Daytona list with the local Denve...