$1000 everyday with quick adjust bracelet recommendations

Hello,

I’m looking for suggestions for a ~$1000 everyday watch with a quick adjust/on the fly bracelet.

  • approximately $1000. If it’s a bit over and perfect, that’s okay
  • must have an on the fly adjustable bracelet clasp
  • for a 16.25cm wrist, so on the smaller side. I try to go for < 47mm lug to lug if possible.
  • everyday/GADA type watch

Right now I’m eyeing:

  • Traska Commuter 36
  • Christopher Ward C63 Sealander (I’ve read this is quick adjust, though the…

$1000 everyday with quick adjust bracelet recommendations

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  • Barely gave the Tudor Pelgaos…

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Help me round out my collection!

I’m looking to add my first luxury, at least to me, watch to my collection. I currently only have two other watches and so am looking to round out my 3 watch collection with a complementary piece.

Current watches:

  • Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300 – 40mm – Black
  • G-Shock GWM5610-1

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Needs and wants and notes:

  • <$5000. I can probably go to around $7000 for something really perfect, but the less expensive the better, of…

Help me round out my collection!

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