• Thanks all!

    Particularly for suggesting Straton, who are new to me: everything in budget appeals and I'm digging the Seventies vibe.

    Are Helson and Armida connected? The similarity between the websites is striking.

    Apart from Straton (especially Syncro and Speciale), a Steinhart Ocean One green (39?) and Laco Aachen Blaue Stunde are on the shortlist: it seems I'm drawn to a bit of colour.

    Nothing from Timefactors is striking enough for me. And apart from the overwhelming choice, I'm don't think Seiko is "special" enough (and I have a BFK). An Armida A10 would be in the running If it weren't for the big date and I'm not sure about quartz, for the occasion. I haven't ruled out an A1.

    what would you buy if money was no object, and why?

    That's a rabbit hole I don't have time to explore: I've only got until December! :)

  • Helson and Armida use the same factory in Hong Kong but are otherwise unrelated. Armida uses solely catalogue parts, Helson has a few custom parts in some of their watches.

    I'm a bit of a sucker for Helson.

  • Straton ay? I'll just put this here...

    Which I believe is a nod to the Movado Datron.

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