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Need help finding a new Dress watch less than $2500 (aka AI is not helpful)

I need some help because AI does not seem to return the results I want and/or need.

I rarely wear a dress watch but there are a few occasions each year when I get dressed up and would like to have a dress watch. I would be in a suit and tie or have a …

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Explorer II Polar – my 30+ year history with this model

I first purchased this watch new in 1994 when it was the 2nd least cool Rolex stainless steel sports watch to own after the Air King. I was living and working in NYC, riding the subway everyday, and wanted a Rolex for me rather than to impress others.
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Rolex & Tudor

Explorer 224270 or Explorer II 226570

I have owned the following:
1994-2019 Explorer II Polar 16570
2019-2024 Explorer II Polar 216570

I sold the 16570 in 2019 after 25 years of ownership for a great deal more money than I paid for it new in 1994. With 20/20 hindsight, I was foolish and s…

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Tudor FXD GMT

This popped up on IG this morning…love the GMT, don’t love the fauxtina. Would have been a nice match to my M.N. Blue FXD but probably a no go for me.

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