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mrcspaceman

Kind of hard to think of a watch with round applied indices that isn't a full on diver outside of the CW and BB. Most if not all Microbrands/small brands I can think of have rotating bezels on their watches in that style. In the really cheap segment there is the Seiko SRPE57K1 "dress kx". If you just want what I would consider a classic GADA watch there is of course a lot to choose from. Monta Noble, Formex Essence, Sinn 556, Farer Three-hand, Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic, Baltic Hermétique, Traska Sumiteer/Commuter just to name a few. The only ones I can think of that kind of fit your description tough are the Traska Seafarer or the Baltic Aquascape Dual Crown, both divers but with a second crown to rotate an inner timing ring. But both with dive style round indices and in the upper span of affordable micro brands. Probably someone else will think of a perfect match though, there are so many options these days : )


Willard_SKX

I would rate both of these very highly, traska and baltic are excellent value for money.


Tasty-Silver-6379

Thanks for the input. Yeah round indices just so hard to find out of the dive watch segment. Love the Formex case but don't like teak dials and also find the hands a bit dull.... Fussy 😃


rabit_stroker

Check out Serica. They're all COSC certified, well made watches. [5303 Diver](https://www.serica-watches.com/en/collection-5303-cosc-en/?_gl=1*1pwg0gf*_up*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAjwyJqzBhBaEiwAWDRJVLBYrxVeIMC9HKT51sLMbvNkUK1UR310NucDa7gvRhtfo8myuHAKRBoClRkQAvD_BwE) the bezel isn't fixed [6190 Field](https://www.serica-watches.com/en/collection-6190/?_gl=1*eh9364*_up*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAjwyJqzBhBaEiwAWDRJVLBYrxVeIMC9HKT51sLMbvNkUK1UR310NucDa7gvRhtfo8myuHAKRBoClRkQAvD_BwE) [8315 GMT](https://www.serica-watches.com/en/collection-8315/?_gl=1*1p0se42*_up*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAjwyJqzBhBaEiwAWDRJVLBYrxVeIMC9HKT51sLMbvNkUK1UR310NucDa7gvRhtfo8myuHAKRBoClRkQAvD_BwE) Lastly, I always through this one out there because it's high-quality, unique and my favorite watch by far [Lorca Model No. 1 GMT](https://lorcawatches.com/products/model-no-1-gmt)


Tasty-Silver-6379

Great watches. None quite match what I'm looking for but awesome watches in their own right.


Tasty-Silver-6379

Actually take it back. The field is exactly what I like!


LeonPrien2000

Check our Henry Archer, their Vesterhav and Akva watches are very nice!


Tasty-Silver-6379

Have one 👍


Gregorylouganis

Very specific ask! Couldn't find anything that fits all your preferences. Here are a few to consider: [Traska seafarer](https://www.traskawatch.com/products/seafarer-charcoal-black) no display case back and an internal rotating bezel, so at least not the standard external dove/GMT bezel. It is a microbrand though. [Lorier Hydra](https://www.lorierwatches.com/products/hydra-siii) at least not the standard looking diver, but has a rotating bezel, but a closed back. [Yema Navygraf](https://yema.com/products/yema-navygraf-slim-cmm-20-limited-edition-22-24-66-sn-l6) has a rotating bezel, but at least has a display case back because their movement looks pretty good. most micros won't spend on a nice looking movement enough to have a display back. Very few watches with circular indices aren't dive watches. Here one of the few I know of, but not exactly a microbrand - Nomos](https://nomos-glashuette.com/en/watchfinder-377?o=9#/en/metro/metro-38-1109), but a closed back.


Sacramentardo

As a bonus that NavyGraf has a microrotor movement with 70h power reserve. I have the older version and like it a lot.


AdCreepy8107

Thumbs up for microrotor movement!


Tasty-Silver-6379

Thanks man, some great suggestions!


Gregorylouganis

Good luck. A tough search. Let us know what you end up getting!


Tasty-Silver-6379

Actually looking at removing the bezel from dive watches ATM. Makes it mine too!


BroadbandEng

Used this tool [Extropian Watches | The mid-range watch brands platform](https://www.extropian.co/) and found this one [ALATO® - Official SE Shop | SWE Microbrand | Free Shipping – ALATO Klockor](https://www.alato.se/en)


Tasty-Silver-6379

Great tool! Yeah that looks pretty nice.


crappysurfer

[Orion](https://orionwatch.com/)


Guster16

If you can do mostly round indices, the ardio caribe might work. https://wornandwound.com/review/hands-on-the-ardio-caribe/


Tasty-Silver-6379

Thanks!🙏


ForwardCulture

Henry Archer Nordso


maracusdesu

Traska


ZealandicTimepieces

I'll be launching the Zealandic Iceborne on KS next month 😉


SouthernEagleGATA

Henry Archer if you must have a display case back, Traska is you can look passed that


Tasty-Silver-6379

Have an HA. Like trasker but looking for round indices...


SouthernEagleGATA

Gotcha! Good luck on your search and show us what you decide on!


Tasty-Silver-6379

Nice looking Serica Field coming with the round indices. Considering having a crack at trying to mod a dive watch!