If you're liking the classic lines in a new frame, you can't beat the chrome lugged Tange Prestige tubed Soma Stanyan for $700.

Stanyan Frame Set | SOMA Fabrications

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I know you built 700c wheels but here's a Soma Stanyan build with 650s for inspiration. (It'll take 700s too)

650Built Soma Speedster

Next thing closest in price that I've found in a lugged frame is a Bianchi Tipo Corsa......about a grand. Now they have both fixie (single speed) frames and derailleur mount frames so watch what you order if you like that 'un.

http://www.bikeattack.com/bianchi-ti...ed-frame-2014/

Mercian in England is priced relatively well for lugged frames and you can order it like just you want it.....color, braze-ons tubing, etc.

http://www.merciancycles.co.uk/frames/25/audax-special

Now if you want a slightly lighter (see my sig) and cheaper welded steel Chrome Moly frame there's lots out there:

Soma, Surly, Velo Orange etc.

The Surly Pacers look nice. Brifters and a carbon fork go well on that one like these guys did.

http://www.salvagetti.com/2011/11/04/surly-pacer-racer/