Horological Meandering

Thanks to all for your suggestions...

A couple thoughts:

1) The Blancpain sounds like a great watch. I am however a bit concerned regarding what I have read online regarding post-ownership service (I know, could be a few data points)

2) The Grand Seiko is a beautiful watch, but I am thinking long and hard about whether I want lume in this watch (function and a bit sporty)

3) With regard to Rolex, the only watch in their current line-up that I might consider is a Datejust (perhaps a 116234, 116201 or 116231).  The GMT leans a bit sporty for this piece IMO.

4) I think the thickness of the Omega may be too much at 14 mm, the regular calendar version is not available in a black dial (just a black/silver)

I also considered a Breguet Marine Large Date, Varcheron Constantin Overseas Auto, Audimars Piguet  Royal Oak Auto, Ulysse Nardin Maxi Marine Chronometer and a Chopard LUC Pro One GMT

Again thanks much for sharing your thinking with me...

Bob

That eliminates the Omega, Rolex, Grand Seiko and the Nomos....

The watches in this category that are < 42 mm, have a black dial, lume, large date and a display caseback are few.  The Chopard suggested is NOS and new stock only leaves the Pro One GMT (no display case back).  The VC Overseas Auto  meets the criteria but appear to have a  very small date (negative).  Panerais seem all too large. The AP Royal Oak Auto also meets the criteria but I find the dial texture distracting and the date to be small as well. I have seen some IWC models  (Vintage Ingeneur) and  GO models (SenatorZeigerdatum) that meet my criteria but I am trying to diversify. This leaves:

- Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Chonometer or Annual Calendar

- Blancpain Leman Ulta Slim

- Ulysse Nardin Maxi Marine Chronometer

Others...?

Don't know if this is your style of watch, but have a look:

ahci.watchprosite.com

Regards,
Richard.

Richard,

Thanks for bringing them to my attention but they are not what I am looking for right now.

Regards,

Bob