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If you look at the dials and hands on these side by side they’re very different. I much prefer the classic look of the 32mm, it’s perhaps less legible than the much more more modern 34mm but a far more beautiful execution of the DJ family. But as you say it’s 32mm. It’s not really the dial colour that affects legibility, the hands are narrow, what little lume that is there won’t work any more.
Price wise you should’ve looking at £550 for a 32mm Tudor, £1000-£1400 for a 34mm Tudor, £1900-£2200 for a Rolex 1500 (34mm) or £2200 for a Rolex 1601 (36mm). You can also look at an air king 5500. Search back through this thread as I think this discussion was had a while back. I would hold out for one with an original oyster bracelet as it’s quite common for people to trade up. A silver / champagne Tudor in 34mm would complement the 1601 nicely.