Problem with new is the mark up unless you can find a good source for your final choice but you need to be thinking at least 20% off RRP with only a few marques as the exception. Also buying around now you might be able to haggle in most ADs I always got a good discount buying from high street ADs, the best I recall was about 35% on an Omega.
I think I would suggest the Blue Broad Arrow Blue Chrono going by your taste, Its a great everyday watch and looks just as good for evenings if your all dressed up !! But its whether you can find one if not if not any of the new Broad Arrows especially the GMT but not sure if you will get that in your price range possible though if you haggle and wave cash in their face!!!
Another of the new models that sort of meets your initial choice is the Speedmaster Professional I like the contrasting sub dials...