Well, I AM a "Newbie" here, but not to watches! ...
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... For "better or worse", I now officially have "more watches than brainz"; i.e., a "lovely 'n talented" eclectic assortment of 30+ ...
How-some-ever, with the advance of age and wisdom, I've found that I REALLY prefer BIG watches and my Brand-NEW "Limited Edition" Steinhart "Grand Marquis" is particularly well-suited to my personality AND my big ol' 8¾-inch wrist! It's also a superlative "homage" to the GREAT "Pilot" Designs crafted by numerous other watch houses - the BIG (IWC, Glashütte Original, etc.) AND the SMALL (Stowa, Kobold, etc.)
In fact, based on size (Ø = 47mm), cost (around $700), and "after-the-sale" service 'n support, my new "Pilot Homage" is a definite "keeper!" You can check 'em out at www.steinhartwatches.com!
(BTW, I am in NO way affiliated with, employed by, etc., Steinhart Watch - I just purchased my first watch from them and LOVE IT! ...
... I thought that a few other "watch nutz" might like to know about it!)
And, to "validate 'n substantiate" "whut I'm sayin', Willis", let me just toss out a few pics ...
... that, IMHO, are probably worth more than the 1000+ words that I'd expend in ANY ol' Watch Review anyway ...
WHUT More Can I Say? ...