We love a complicated, high end, I-think-I’m-going-to-have-to-rob-a-bank-to-afford-this watch as much as the next guy, but there’s something to be said for a timepiece that won’t earn you jail time. A good watch is one that functions properly, makes a statement, expresses your personality and gets you (at least) the occasional compliment – and none of that has to come at a price of thousands of dollars. These are our favourite watches under $1000 for 2014:
Best Watch #1 – TW Steel Grandeur Diver TW702
TW Steel is a Dutch watchmaker known for its oversized watches and chronographs and its unique use of stainless steel. The Grandeur Diver TW702 features the brand’s customary steel case covered in A-grade PVD rose gold plating, a 6S20 movement from Miyota and a black silicon strap with an anti-dust protection layer and a PVD rose gold plated clasp. (Price: AUD 825.00 BUY)
TW Steel is a Dutch watchmaker known for its oversized watches and chronographs and its unique use of stainless steel. The Grandeur Diver TW702 features the brand’s customary steel case covered in A-grade PVD rose gold plating, a 6S20 movement from Miyota and a black silicon strap with an anti-dust protection layer and a PVD rose gold plated clasp. (Price: AUD 825.00 BUY)
Best Watch #2 – Magrette Moana Pacific Pro
Magrette watches are built to be mysterious, alluring, timeless and strong. The Moana Pacific Professional is a commanding all-black watch with a 9015 Miyota movement housed inside a 44MM PVD case with a matte finish. Two straps are available: one in leather and one black PU rubber strap with a logo, name and customised deployment buckle. (Price: USD 575.00 BUY)
Magrette watches are built to be mysterious, alluring, timeless and strong. The Moana Pacific Professional is a commanding all-black watch with a 9015 Miyota movement housed inside a 44MM PVD case with a matte finish. Two straps are available: one in leather and one black PU rubber strap with a logo, name and customised deployment buckle. (Price: USD 575.00 BUY)
Best Watch #3 – Thomas Sabo Rebel At Heart Watch
Thomas Sabo’s Rebel At Heart collection includes cufflinks, rings, necklaces, other accessories, a fragrance and, of course, watches. This watch from the line has an imposing presence that’s impossible to ignore. The black, two-layer dial features a gothic cross pattern as well as a date display and a 24-hour display. The case, bezel and bracelet are all a masculine, polished black ceramic. (Price: USD 819.00 BUY)
Thomas Sabo’s Rebel At Heart collection includes cufflinks, rings, necklaces, other accessories, a fragrance and, of course, watches. This watch from the line has an imposing presence that’s impossible to ignore. The black, two-layer dial features a gothic cross pattern as well as a date display and a 24-hour display. The case, bezel and bracelet are all a masculine, polished black ceramic. (Price: USD 819.00 BUY)
Best Watch #4 – Swatch Sistem51
The Swatch Sistem51, announced at Baselworld 2013, is poised to be a major breakthrough in watchmaking. The watch features a new automatic mechanical movement that is completely assembled by machines and is priced below 200 Swiss Francs. When it comes to getting bang for your buck, it doesn’t get any better than that. The Sistem51 may not be the prettiest watch on this list, but that in-house movement with 50 moving parts means it’s easily one of the most impressive. (WWW)
The Swatch Sistem51, announced at Baselworld 2013, is poised to be a major breakthrough in watchmaking. The watch features a new automatic mechanical movement that is completely assembled by machines and is priced below 200 Swiss Francs. When it comes to getting bang for your buck, it doesn’t get any better than that. The Sistem51 may not be the prettiest watch on this list, but that in-house movement with 50 moving parts means it’s easily one of the most impressive. (WWW)
Best Watch #5 – Tissot PRC 200 Men’s Blue Chronograph Quartz Sport Watch
Tissot’s PRC 200 Men’s Blue Chronograph Quartz Sport Watch is a classically sporty timepiece that’s water resistant to 200 m. The chronograph features Super-LumiNova hands, a tachymetre and a Swiss-made Quartz ETA G10.211 movement. All of it comes in a can’t-miss-it blue package with a leather strap and a stainless steel case. (Price: USD 525.00 BUY)
Tissot’s PRC 200 Men’s Blue Chronograph Quartz Sport Watch is a classically sporty timepiece that’s water resistant to 200 m. The chronograph features Super-LumiNova hands, a tachymetre and a Swiss-made Quartz ETA G10.211 movement. All of it comes in a can’t-miss-it blue package with a leather strap and a stainless steel case. (Price: USD 525.00 BUY)
Best Watch #6 – Seiko Sportura SNAE95
Seiko’s Sportura collection represents strength and elegance for the man who wants a timepiece that is both sporty and stylish. The SNAE95 is an easy everyday watch with scratch resistant sapphire crystal, environmentally safe Lumibrite hands, a rotating bezel and an alarm. The chronograph measures up to 60 minutes in 1/5 second increments. (Price: USD 595.00 BUY)
Seiko’s Sportura collection represents strength and elegance for the man who wants a timepiece that is both sporty and stylish. The SNAE95 is an easy everyday watch with scratch resistant sapphire crystal, environmentally safe Lumibrite hands, a rotating bezel and an alarm. The chronograph measures up to 60 minutes in 1/5 second increments. (Price: USD 595.00 BUY)
Best Watch #7 – Shinola Runwell Chronograph Watch
Based in Detroit, Michigan, Shinola is dedicated to producing high quality, American-made products. The Runwell Chronograph Watch claims to be “the only chronograph style that tracks the return of American watchmaking with split second precision.” It’s a big claim, but we’re a sucker for that black, white and orange colour scheme so we’re willing to believe it. (Price: $872.09 BUY)
Based in Detroit, Michigan, Shinola is dedicated to producing high quality, American-made products. The Runwell Chronograph Watch claims to be “the only chronograph style that tracks the return of American watchmaking with split second precision.” It’s a big claim, but we’re a sucker for that black, white and orange colour scheme so we’re willing to believe it. (Price: $872.09 BUY)
Best Watch #8 – Citizen Promaster Sky CB0134-00E Eco-Drive Solar Watch
The Citizen Promaster Sky CB0134-00E Eco-Drive Solar Watch runs solely on power produced by both natural and artificial light sources. Utilizing the mechanism of a solar panel and a charging device, light is converted into energy that ensures normal performance even in deficient light conditions. The watch also comes equipped with functions to indicate the charge level and prevent overcharging. Now that’s some impressive technology. (Price: USD 711.00 BUY)
The Citizen Promaster Sky CB0134-00E Eco-Drive Solar Watch runs solely on power produced by both natural and artificial light sources. Utilizing the mechanism of a solar panel and a charging device, light is converted into energy that ensures normal performance even in deficient light conditions. The watch also comes equipped with functions to indicate the charge level and prevent overcharging. Now that’s some impressive technology. (Price: USD 711.00 BUY)
Best Watch #9 – Ingersoll Brandenburg Gate Sapphire Limited Edition
Since its beginnings, Ingersoll has offered real quality at reasonable prices (there was even a 1 dollar watch once upon a time). The Limited Edition Brandenburg Gate watch will cost you more than a dollar, but it’s still a bargain. Everything is solar, from the band, to the dial, to the stainless steel case. The watch sports a colourful design on the face and an image of Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate on the caseback. (Price: USD 639.99 BUY)
Since its beginnings, Ingersoll has offered real quality at reasonable prices (there was even a 1 dollar watch once upon a time). The Limited Edition Brandenburg Gate watch will cost you more than a dollar, but it’s still a bargain. Everything is solar, from the band, to the dial, to the stainless steel case. The watch sports a colourful design on the face and an image of Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate on the caseback. (Price: USD 639.99 BUY)
Best Watch #10 – Zodiac ZO3006 Navy Sea Dragon Limited Edition Reissue
There is no ignoring anything this bright. “Bold” is an understatement for the Zodiac ZO3006 Navy Sea Dragon Limited Edition Reissue. Designed with the spirit of adventure in mind, and inspired by the original Zodiac dive watches created in the 1950s, the Sea Dragon features a navy rubber strap with a stainless steel case and a multi-coloured dial. Each piece comes with the edition number etched into the back in a special collector’s box. (Price: USD 595.00 BUY)
There is no ignoring anything this bright. “Bold” is an understatement for the Zodiac ZO3006 Navy Sea Dragon Limited Edition Reissue. Designed with the spirit of adventure in mind, and inspired by the original Zodiac dive watches created in the 1950s, the Sea Dragon features a navy rubber strap with a stainless steel case and a multi-coloured dial. Each piece comes with the edition number etched into the back in a special collector’s box. (Price: USD 595.00 BUY)
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