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If you cross off Rolex, AP, and Patek when looking for stainless steel sport watches

Aug 06, 2019,23:32 PM

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:

TAGHeuer

Zenith

Hublot

Seiko group:

Seiko

Grand Seiko

Orient

et al

Citizen group:

Citizen

Bulova

Alpina

et al

Independents:

Sinn

CWC

Damasko

Tutima

Hanhart

and a few other German brands

And if you are so inclined there's the micro-brands or "Boutique" brands which there seem to be a new one popping up every month.

I'm sure I missed a few dozen more.

The ones that got away

By: whatches : August 6th, 2019-16:59

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...

the price bubble on stainless steel models are blowing my mind these days

By: woodman : August 6th, 2019-22:20

I think you can get a decent blancpain diver watches at MSRP

JLC

By: Brego : August 6th, 2019-22:36

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.

Jaeger Lecoultre, Panerai, Girard Perregaux, Ulysse Nardin, Tudor. They all have excellent sports watches, at the retail, or even below. [nt]

By: amanico : August 6th, 2019-22:51

If you cross off Rolex, AP, and Patek when looking for stainless steel sport watches

By: reintitan : August 6th, 2019-23:32

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...

Omega is an excellent suggestion, too. [nt]

By: amanico : August 6th, 2019-23:49

My personal favorites are the Z blue Rolex Milgauss, followed by the Datejust 41mm plain bezel with Oyster bracelet. [nt]

By: LX (Alex) : August 6th, 2019-23:50

Really lots of choices, with the possible exception of Lange virtually every brand has something to offer, provided you don’t solely focus on models that others have designated as “hot”...😉

By: FabR : August 7th, 2019-00:32

One very accessible piece I like and use often is the Milgauss, sporty enough and cute also in blue today..😉Cheers. ...

girard perregaux laureato skeleton or the Urban Jurgensen The One i would pick if i am into the market for a SS bracelet watch . [nt]

By: Watchonthewrists : August 7th, 2019-03:47

Tudor 58, 36 or 39mm Oyster Perpetual or perhaps a Milgauss.

By: Jay (Eire) : August 7th, 2019-03:59

Three pretty solid options there, all to be had at retail prices.

Consider the Rolex OP 39

By: vitalsigns : August 7th, 2019-05:58

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...

I surely have passed on some pieces I wish I could have pulled the trigger on.

By: MichaelC : August 7th, 2019-09:06

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...