After much paranoid nagging from the wife telling me not to wear my Batman on our travels, I’ve been in the market for an affordable alternative with similar dimensions at 40mm x 12mm.

Preferably automatic, steel bracelet and erring more to the sporty side. Preferably something that will make the “I told you so” sting a bit less if it does get lost or stolen.

I’m a Seiko and GS fanboy, but their sizing is just too wacky for my wrist and taste. The SSK is a bit too CHONK, and the GS SBGM247 is even more THICCCC at friggin 14.4mm

The only options I’ve been able to find so far are in the microbrand world.

Christopher Ward C63 GMT - 39mm x 11.85mm Zelos Spearfish GMT - 40mm x 13mm

They both use the same new Sellita movement, so I assume that’s how they’re able to pull this sizing off.

I’ve got my eye on the CW. Not that I have much of a choice anyway since Zelos always sells out their drops in like 10 seconds.

Any other recommendations?

Cheers!

  • Lsclancy9@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    What the heck does she have against your batman? insure the darn thing and wear it… That is what it is for. Im sure she doesn’t leave her diamds at home LOL…JMO

    • pz46@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      11 months ago

      She does leave her diamonds and luxury items behind when we travel to her home country several times a year. It’s insured, but I’d rather not go through that whole dance.

      Also… this gives me an excuse for a new watch 😁

      • Lsclancy9@alien.topBEnglish
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        11 months ago

        I was thinking last night and realized I had no right saying what i said and im sorry. I just feel bad for folks that live so much of their life in some sort of fear…Anyway…enjoy the watch hobby…