Thanks! Well I don't know if this erratic behavior is normal or not
but read on for your answer.
But I came in thinking "Sub". Then I figured why not be slightly different and go Tudor. But I grew up in a time and place where Omega was highly respected and sought after, and I remember that was my dream watch (no I didn't even know which model as a kid). So I think - emphasis on think - that an Omega, either a PO (Orange/Black is my current swoon) or a Bond model. I'm going to give it time to sink in.
PS My wife is sorta into watches too (because of me!). She's allowed me to buy her 4 watches in the last 3 months, each $300 or less. So it's time to get her something special (without the special price). She looked at a Datejust in the store in Dec and really liked it.