Omega

. . . electing to wear the Ω UK 2292 . . . . . . here in the USA. (I'm not sure what the 'UK' designation stands for; it could be 'United Kingdom', but more likely 'alloy case'. If anyone knows, please fill us in!) ...  

. . . shouldn't be too much trouble finding one for your collection! Small 33 mm case, though . . . not sure if it'll work given your preference for larger designs. Art

. . . in larger cases, including the CK 2444 at 35 mm, and of course, their American cousins refs 2179 and 2384, also 35 mm. Art

The Omega and Longines look very similar (same hands) while the JLC used sword/dagger type hands.

. . . a ca '43 ref 2292, not the later replaced-dial '56. That's a spectacular specimen in its own right. I negotiated for this '56 seven or eight years ago . . . . . . but unable to come to terms with the seller. Art ...  

. . . at the time. It may have reappeared on the market since. My recollection is the seller was asking ~ $1500, which was a little on the high side then. Today, I'd run a red light to get it at that price.

Like in old times. And this Omega of yours is so nice! My 31mm JLC says hi! Best. René ...  

You advised me about it! Thanks mon ami. René

. . . is this unexceptional tank. [ Ca '43 Ω ref 3697, left / G O Karree, right] Seen here pictured alongside a G O perpetual calendar for scale; the case could fit within the confines of the Karree dial. Even so, I like the way it comes across . . . . . ...  

As Nico said, shows that size isn’t all, and this kind of watches are so elegant that you forget the size and dream of other times. Best. René

. . . but prefer this one with decades of accumulated patina. Go figure ;-) . . .