Horological Meandering

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Seeking Your Proposals

Hi,

I wanted to throw out a request for some ideas on what to look at next as an addition to my collection of 5 keeper watches.  I am in mid process of shedding 3 others that I currently no longer wear.  Currently, I believe that 6 watches is the max that I can regularly wear. So I view this as the last one aboard the life boat (I hear you laughing, now stop that!). I thought that I might solicit some proposals from the group as to what I might consider adding to these 5 watches:

Blancpain Leman Ultra Slim Grande Date: black dialed, SS automatic sports watch with a large date complication on a bracelet

Chronoswiss Regulateur 24: silver dialed, manual wind, SS dress watch with a regulator dial on a crocodile strap

Glashuette Original Panomatic Lunar: silver dialed, automatic, SS dress watch with a large date and lunar complication on a bracelet

IWC Aquatimer 2000: white dialed, automatic, SS dive watch with a date and divers bezel on a bracelet

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reserve de Marche: silver dialed , automatic , dress watch with a power reserve complication on a crocodile strap

Some thoughts on my selection criteria are around a stainless steel sports watch with a dark dial  (4 are silver or white) different in aesthetic from the BP or the IWC.  I have 3 watches for dressier situations with the Chronoswiss, GO and the JLC. I have listed some prioritized criteria below. Aesthetic preferences and movement are of most importance followed by size, function and water resistance.  I have a desire for a new brand, but it is not a must.  I have put an upper financial constraint to help focus your proposals

Primary Importance

Aesthetics: Different from collection (shape, or dial), dark dial, sports watch, prefer brushed or satin SS over polished, display back is nice, strap or bracelet is fine

Movement: In-house preferred but not required

Moderate Importance

Physical Size: 39-44 mm dia., 10-15 mm thick

Functions:  Bright lume, perhaps a new function over current mix (chronograph, GMT, alarm etc.) but not required, easy to set up between wears, a running seconds is a must, hacking is nice to have  

Water Resistance: >100 meters (swimming is possible)

Lesser Importance

Commonality:   I tend to prefer less ubiquitous watch models, less common is preferred over more common

Brand: A new brand is preferred but not required

Cost: <$10k  (less is fine..

I have intentionally left it fairly open to see what ideas are put forth during this meandering. I look forward to your suggestions and I am happy to answer any clarifying questions.

Thanks,

Bob