I recommend looking at the discountinued Master Compressor Series..

Mar 07, 2021,08:24 AM
 

... particularly, those Master Compressor series with chronograph function.  

Firstly, there is the JLC Navy Seals Compressor Diving GMT series (Ref 178T170).
A sport diving watches with ~46mm case and can be found in titanium case and titanium bracelet.
The size of your wrist will carry this watch well.
Secondly, you can also look at the "Non-Diving" Master Compressor Chronograph (ref Q1758470).
Similar to the Diving watch but comes with alligator strap with a more moderate case diameter of 41.5mm.
Both watches are marked to 100metres WR, good as tool watch and are both rugged and stylish for every day wear. 
If you are looking at something exceptional (and with added Chronograph function) and within your budget preowned - then I think the MC series is a good choice.
Have fun hunting your next watch...     /W72



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Adding another Jaeger LeCoultre this time in Steel

 
 By: heljestrand : March 7th, 2021-05:25
I find myself in the market for another JLC after receiving a sizable and totally unexpected bonus at work. I’m thinking STEEL to compliment my recently acquired one in Rose Gold. I admire many of the brand’s novelties but probably looking Geographic or M...  
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Reverso!

 
 By: blau : March 7th, 2021-06:31
This is my favorite, and it's steel, and it works on a bigger wrist (mine is much smaller than yours), and it trades for just within your price range: the Grande Reverso Sun-Moon with the 8-day movement. ...  
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That’s a Beauty!

 
 By: heljestrand : March 7th, 2021-06:38
I am so appreciative of the Reverso and it’s heritage but while admiring it from afar I likely will stay with a round case profile. Thanks for sharing your exquisite Sun-Moon!
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my thoughts

 
 By: Cookies : March 7th, 2021-06:52
I had a look at your watch pictures posted here to try to understand your profile as a collector (sorry I always do my homework before answering). I gleaned you have a GS (beautiful piece btw), a Rolex OP (great choice), a Seiko Urushi (I have the same pi...  
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Wow! Thanks

 
 By: heljestrand : March 7th, 2021-12:31
I’d certainly consider the LUC.... thanks for such a thoughtful and in-depth response.
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Not many LUCs I don't like, but...

 
 By: mdg : March 7th, 2021-14:59
...it would be nice if there was an option to get them without date windows...
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Agree

 
 By: heljestrand : March 7th, 2021-16:21
I’m enjoying no date watches too!
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+1!

 
 By: amanico : March 7th, 2021-22:52
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Tribute To Geophysic, Steel. Or Geophysic True Second. Or Master Ultra Thin 34 or 38 mm.

 
 By: amanico : March 7th, 2021-07:32
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Great ideas!

 
 By: heljestrand : March 7th, 2021-12:32
Geophysic appeals to me as well.
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Go, you won't regret it.

 
 By: amanico : March 7th, 2021-13:52
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The non TS version is beautiful

 
 By: Cookies : March 8th, 2021-01:26
I much prefer the sword lume hands to the TS. If you can find one, I’ll be happy for you.
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I recommend looking at the discountinued Master Compressor Series..

 
 By: W72 : March 7th, 2021-08:24
... particularly, those Master Compressor series with chronograph function. Firstly, there is the JLC Navy Seals Compressor Diving GMT series (Ref 178T170). A sport diving watches with ~46mm case and can be found in titanium case and titanium bracelet. Th... 
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Perhaps

 
 By: heljestrand : March 7th, 2021-12:33
Maybe a bit too sporty for me but I think they are very cool tool watches. I’d have to try them on. Who knows? Maybe they would bowl me over.
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