The ones that got away
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
I think you can get a decent blancpain diver watches at MSRP
JLC
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.
If you cross off Rolex, AP, and Patek when looking for stainless steel sport watches
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...
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”...😉
One very accessible piece I like and use often is the Milgauss, sporty enough and cute also in blue today..😉Cheers. ...
Tudor 58, 36 or 39mm Oyster Perpetual or perhaps a Milgauss.
Three pretty solid options there, all to be had at retail prices.
Consider the Rolex OP 39
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.
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...