Horological Meandering

In 2012, I am going to add a classically designed, timeless, gold dress watch to my collection.  I think that I want a rose gold watch, because while my sensibilities also draw me to white gold, it may not stand out from the stainless steel watches within my collection and I do not wear any yellow gold.

I am looking for a traditional sized watch (e.g. <39 mm), manual wind with either a central or small seconds, I am thinking a light dial but I could go either way, I tend to prefer second demarcation in the chapter ring but I am open based perhaps giving on this one.  I would like a sapphire display back to be able to see a beautifully finished movement.

With that as a background, I was looking for some suggestions.  Since we do not discuss price around here, I can share with you some watches that I have identified. 

Within Reach:

·         Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars (15056OR.OO.A067CR.02 – still on AP site but might be discontinued)

·         Breguet Classique (5907BR/12/984)

·         Chronoswiss Sirius (CH 1021R)

Within Reach (but a stretch)

·         A. Lange & Sohne Saxonia (215.032)

·         H. Moser & Cie Mayu (321.503-005)

·         Vacheron Constantin Patramony Traditionelle (82172/000R-9382)

Watches I looked at but did not make the cut…

Blancpain has moved Villeret to 40 mm (too large), Chopard LUC (43 mm), Girard-Perregaux were all automatics, I found the Glashutte Original Senator Sixties attractive but somewhat a snap-shot in time aesthetically, the Jaeger-Lecoultre MUT 39 mm has no second hand and the Patek Philippe Calatrava 5119R aesthetically does not move me (and I suspect it is above my budget). 

Questions:

Forgetting the aesthetic preferences between these watches, I would appreciate understanding some contrasts in their quality or caliber designs from those of you with more experience.  I obviously am interested in the potential differences in quality between the stretch watches and the within reach watches? I am more movement focused in my line of questioning than case focused.  Lastly, are there other watches that I should consider that are not listed here?

Your knowledge and insights are appreciated as always!

Bob