Hi all, new here and just came across this thread. As someone with more than a passing interest in watches, here are another couple of recommendations for your consideration
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or if you fancy something mechanical, try Steinhart, available directly from the manufacturer and excellent VFM.
This is the 44mm Flieger on steel bracelet, (bracelet available separately by request), on an 8" wrist. The reason I mention wrist size, is that if you have small wrists a large watch may not fit properly, be very comfortable, and may not look good at at all.
Or you may wish to try one of their diver models, like the Ocean 1 below.
This one is a bit more than your budget though
