Independents

...I consider it a dress watch and not sporty, so it should be elegant. But you have to like it, so onward...

I am sorry it didn't work out, but in my eyes, you made the right decision to walk away.
I fell in love with a few 36mm Rolex watches because they were beautiful and bought them.
Yes, beautiful to look at but not beuatiful looking on my big wrist.
I sold them all. I, you, and many of us here have experienced this, even a few (or many) times for some.
That's why it's SCARY to buy a watch unseen in person.
All of the experts here are pointing you in many directions, so there are many to look at.
Have fun finding the one that fits. Looking for and deciding on your next watch is half of the fun of owning it.

Happy to keep plugging away at this issue...

For a gentleman with a healthy wrist💪🏻

Yes... and with a fusée-and-chain constant force mechanism.... Hello!! Thanks for pointing me in that direction....

For me its always been one of my favorites and when i had it on the wrist for the first time i knew i had to add one at some point.

There are many options (great watches) to replace this amazing watch but for me its still one of my favorite .
Like some already said think about a One Hertz or Parallax if you want something from the brothers

instructive thread - thanks to the OP and all who've made suggestions!
Cheers
Marc