If you are going to spend 2-3k, you have a lot of options. Bretilings are nice, I have Breitling Montbrillant Olympus on black band and I love that watch. I love the Navitimers. Check them out. Here is site just for Breitlings.
We looked at Breitling, but didn't find much that we liked. I'm gonna check out Mido. I've never seen them... Any more opinions on the 4 finalists I posted?
If it has to be these 4, get the Omega Seamaster. Nices out of the bunch. But if you have 3k budget, keep looking around. You still have 2-3 weeks. Make sure what ever you buy, it comes with the original box and papers.
It will absolutely be genuine. I know Omega is the better-known choice, but I'd love to hear why everyone prefers it. If its just personal preference thats cool, but let me know other reasons & specific likes/dislikes, etc. Thanks all!