First high-end watch!

[dannyboy2233]

Howdy!

I made a similar post about a year ago but never acted on it. I'm still without my first high-end watch and I'd like to change that.

My current "collection" is a 1967 Omega Seamaster Deville and a Seiko SKX 007 (my daily). I'm looking to buy a robust piece to wear pretty much every day, or maybe swap with my SKX occasionally. I don't want a dress watch, and I don't want a watch that will only look good with a shirt and tie, but I'm also not wedded to a tool watch. I would like to prioritize uniqueness, utility, beauty, and brand history. I would also like to fly under the radar as much as possible. I want a piece that I don't have to worry about as long as it's on my wrist. My thoughts/top choices are below.

Rolex Explorer I 214270 (Mark II): this was the one I almost pulled the trigger on last year. I love the simple, understated look and the fact that the design remains so true to the original 1016. However, I get a bit annoyed by the commoditized Rolex machine.

Glashütte Original PanoMaticLunar: just discovered this piece a few days ago and I'm in love. It ticks all the boxes: beautiful & unique dial, great brand history, impeccably finished movement, and can be purchased on a bracelet. Anyone own one (or another GO) and have opinions?

Breguet Marine 5817 Big Date: beautiful piece from an excellent brand. I love the blued Breguet hands, guilloche dial, and oversized date, and the movement finishing is excellent. Only downside is that the lugs are very long, and it irks me a little to spend so much money on a watch with a rubber strap.

Omega Speedmaster: needs no introduction! Obviously a classic, but the dial is quite busy and I worry about the long-term durability.

Omega Seamaster: there are so many varieties that it makes my head spin. I like them, but they're almost too similar in function to my SKX.

Grand Seiko SBGA211 (Snowflake): I've coveted this watch for years, and I deeply admire Seiko for their pioneering design and technical components (e.g., Spring Drive). But (and this will sound silly), I really hate the gothic GS logo.

What am I missing in the $5k-$10kish range? I've looked at things like JLC Reverso and Cartier Tank on bracelet, but they look a little too dressy/dainty for my taste. I also love the VC Overseas, but a decent pre-owned one from the most recent generation can't be bought for under $12k, so it's probably out of the question. I think I'd like to avoid anything on a leather strap, as I would worry about sweating into it too much. Appreciate the feedback!

Dan