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Another vote for GO...
While the cal.39 movement isn't haute horology, it's in-house, features GO's trademark big date complication, and is extremely well finished; and GO's case and dial work are known quantities (to say nothing of their bracelets). Certainly an argument can be made that the Nautilus is pretty much the ultimate sports watch with an open back, but since you want to avoid those pesky bezel scratches (which also makes the Royal Oak a non-starter), the Sport Evo is tough to beat. To wit, my Sport Evo GMT'S bezel has proven to be remarkably resistant to wear and tear, and overall the watch is a joy on the wrist.
Regards,
Adam
PS - I'd post some pics, but I'm having trouble accessing my Photobucket account.
Looking for a sports watch with exceptional finishing
I'm hoping some fellow PuristS can help me out. I've recently started to really appreciate the fine finishing on the movment of my Calatrava. The increasing temperatures mean that I'll be wearing the leather strap less and less and I'd like somehting I ca...
AP ROO? Blancpain FF? JLC Extreme Lab?
.. Are a few that comes to mind. Richard Mille and Roger Dubuis also make exceptionally finished sports watches. Plenty to choose from out there
Another vote for GO...
While the cal.39 movement isn't haute horology, it's in-house, features GO's trademark big date complication, and is extremely well finished; and GO's case and dial work are known quantities (to say nothing of their bracelets). Certainly an argument can b...
Pics...
I'm far from a professional, but these should do in a pinch: Regards, Adam...
At the risk of appearing hopelessly biased . . .
. . . I concur. Based on the criteria johnswatch1 established, it's difficult to come up with another that's as deftly balanced. It even comes across as stately in gold, imho. Cordially, Art...
AP Royal Oak is the alpha and omega in this genre
They created the luxury sports watch (as wonderfully perverse as such a concept is) and no one has done it better IMHO. _john
Four watches come to mind...
"I'm looking for a sporty type watch with an exhibition back, screw down crown and top of the line case and movement finishing." Four watches that you might consider... - Blancpain Leman Grande Date (100m wr) - Breguet Marine (100m wr) - Glashutte Origina...
Your concern about...
...brushed bezels being scratch magnets would then rule out the AP Royal Oak, which is my first choice when it comes to elegant sport watches (I love mine!) as you're facing the same issue with that piece. Based on the criteria you put forth, I'd have to ...
Go get my vote
I second GO's sport evo with all the above mentioned (objective) attributes but I didn't like the specific design (subjectively,) so if you like the look and feel of it, it'd a very good choice for you. Besides, there are many AP with rubberclad, ceramic ...