Linen will not scratch steel, stainless or otherwise.

I’ve been looking at that very model. Thanks!

How do you find the Steinhart?

I don’t see why your speedmaster wouldn’t work in for your use case. Longines spirit gmt is a nice choice. You could also try an integrated bracelet watch of some kind, e.g. Tudor Royal, Tissot prx, Frederique Constant highlife, Maurice LaCroix Aikon, Baume et Mercier riviera, Christopher Ward twelve, etc.

Buy local if you can.

Baltic hermetique would fit in to the vibe. If you’re looking for something different, check out Christopher Ward Bel Canto.

All three.

Check out Seiko presage 60s collection.

If anything, Panerai watches will be more expensive due to VAT.

Oris Aquis, Longines legend diver, Mido multifort tv big date, Certina ds diver, wempe Glashütte ironwalker,

That’s actually not far off of the possible specs that Seiko lists. You could take it to a watch repair service to have it checked out and regulated.

Steinhart ocean 39.

Baltic Aquascaphe, a smaller Seiko diver, Certina ds action diver, Steinhart has a whole slew of 39 mm divers and sport watches.

Steinhart makes a wealth of Rolex homages that are good watches in and of themselves.

Protektor makes tritium lume modern tactical watch’s for the military, if you want something more modern. Otherwise, Hamilton Khaki of some sort.

Where do you get the parts for the custom watches?