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I have been trying to buy my husband a watch, and I have run into the same frustrations many of you know in trying to buy your wives and GFs a watch. He is very particular as to appearance, with no thought to maker or what is inside. He wants a relatively... 

...but would you consider an independent? Hi Ginger, Not sure exactly what the budget is for this project, or if a vintage timepiece is more desirable, but how about a Habring2 chronograph? Their '09 automatic chrono, with its classic good looks, is reaso...  

may be of interest to you.... http://home.watchprosite.com/show-forumpost/fi-17/pi-3268081/ti-535366/s-0/ And a couple of days later (7/23) there is a post about favorite chronographs. Many are more costly but others not. A vintage chronograph may be espe... 

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on a BP Flyback aren't contrasty enough I'm guessing? That's my usual first hit on a chrono. What about a reverso Gran'sport chrono? Manual wind, it's not a triple-register, but it's way more interesting..... A

what about one of Tag's recent vintage-looking pieces? You get the 1969 style, but 2009 sapphire crystal and waterproofness... this would be but one example, I know they have one that exactly matches your description, but I can't find a pic a...  

. . . vintage Zenith or Movado El Primero chronos looks mighty good to me . . . here's Etiene's sublime example: Mr Ginger should be happy and then some with one of these ;-) . . . cordially, Art...  

it carries either a Valjoux or Lemania movement and looks a bit like the paul Newman Daytona. no pic but it will suit his budget constraints. best Graham

Comes to mind with a panda dial, but, pricewise, I suspect it may be higher that what you have in mind. As Art mentioned a Movado might be a good option, particularly their new Datron Chronograph, with a retro look, but modern day specs, which might come ...