Best Watch For Under 1000 Bucks.

[Brienneoftarth]

I'm Looking For A Good Watch But A Grand Is My Budget. Any One Have Any Suggestions?

[poly800rock]

i've read the vintage omega's are really good. heard good things about hamilton khaki's as well. I'm by no means schooled in watches though. would like to hear responses as i'm in the market for one as well.

[mizanation]

you can get a lot for a grand. what are you into? what type of movements? are you looking for vintage?

[Larry!]

Patek Phillipe?

[Brienneoftarth]

I am open to vintage and new. I like the chronograph look. My style is very utilitarian and un-fancy. So I would want something in that vein. I would want something with low maintenance, but truth be told, I am not very knowledgable on watches so any info would help.

THANKS!

[Larry!]

In all seriousness, you can check out this link...

http://www.productdose.com/article.php?article_id=5150

And Nixon makes (in my opinion) very cool watches.

http://www.nixonnow.com/

[mizanation]

well, you might want to check out this website:

http://www.pmwf.com/Watches/T20PMW%20List%20Table.htm

the poor man's watch forum. in my opinion, buying a $1000 would disqualify you from being poor, but it's still a good site.

[Brienneoftarth]

I am more interested in brands like sinn and bell n ross. Those are the styles I like. Im interested in something of similar qaulity and functionality. Especially if some one could point me in the right direction of finding good vintage ones besides on ebay.

[Ryan]

I'm also looking into a vintage omega myself, i see a ton on ebay but i have no idea how to verify authenticity and what have you..anyone know of decent resellers in the NYC area?

[interp]

I am open to vintage and new. I like the chronograph look. My style is very utilitarian and un-fancy. So I would want something in that vein. I would want something with low maintenance, but truth be told, I am not very knowledgable on watches so any info would help.

THANKS!

If you like the chronograph look and have a grand to blow go for a Speedmaster Reduced... easy to find in that range

[outline]

Omega is doing Khamilton Khaki's and it's probably best choice.

http://imagehost.vendio.com/preview/wa/watchprecision/H77746333.JPG

http://www.dlusso.com/ebay/H77746133-B.jpg

http://imagehost.vendio.com/preview/wa/watchprecision/H77746933.JPG

http://i20.ebayimg.com/01/i/000/8c/e7/449a_1.JPG

[Brienneoftarth]

how about best vintage brands? any bell n ross type stuff that retails for 2-3 and vintage sells for around a grand?

[outline]

Omega flightmaster . Tudor Sub

[englandmj7]

how about best vintage brands? any bell n ross type stuff that retails for 2-3 and vintage sells for around a grand?

If you are looking for military/pilot's watches, Russian makers Poljot, and Buran (most around $1000 though) are great.

Victorinox just came out with this limited chronograph (although it is right at your budget = $1000). They usually make much cheaper watches but their reputation is decent in terms of ability to deal with wear and tear. Dunno if I'd drop a grand on them though.

Ambassador XL:

If you want a more tech/military watch, Special Ops has some in your price range:

https://specialopswatch.com/

[englandmj7]

Omega is doing Khamilton Khaki's and it's probably best choice.

http://imagehost.vendio.com/preview/wa/watchprecision/H77746333.JPG

http://www.dlusso.com/ebay/H77746133-B.jpg

http://imagehost.vendio.com/preview/wa/watchprecision/H77746933.JPG

http://i20.ebayimg.com/01/i/000/8c/e7/449a_1.JPG

What's the deal on these Outline? Out yet? Specific model name?

[outline]

H77746933. and this is truelly best watch under $1000

MOVEMENT: Swiss Valjoux ETA 7750 Automatic Winding rotor Chronograph

this movement will last you for ages with no problem.

[englandmj7]

well, you might want to check out this website:

http://www.pmwf.com/Watches/T20PMW%20List%20Table.htm

This site kicks ass man.

the poor man's watch forum. in my opinion, buying a $1000 would disqualify you from being poor, but it's still a good site.

H77746933. and this is truelly best watch under $1000

Thanks!...

[mizanation]

hey england, i also like the specialops watch. however, i don't know how i would feel wearing a watch that says, "special ops" on it. that's why i went with the black casio protek prg-80:

http://apple.clickandbuild.com/cnb/shop/discountchronographs?imageID=528&op=imgLib-viewImage

it's the one on top.

solar powered

compass

barometer

altimeter

titanium band

waterproof

and it tells the time too.

[homme.homme]

If you pay cash you my get a discount too. Thats how it is in Aust but we also have bigger mark-ups to warrant such a thing. I got AU$600 or so taken off my Gucci for paying cash which brought it down to a grand...

Doesnt seem like what you are after but it looks good on a slender wrist.

[holotekor]

check out the baume & mercier capeland automatic. i love that watch, and you can find it under a grand on ebay if you are lucky

[sygyzy]

Good question and good budget.

Here's my list (not comprehensive and some may need to be purchased used)

Omega Seamaster

Omega Dynamic Date

Sinn 656 (others work too but I love the 656)

Oris

Bell & Ross

Longines

Whatever you do, please don't get U-Boat or Movado.

[ayn]

The Omega Dynamic chrono is nice, not all that easy to find now though...

[Brienneoftarth]

i like bell and ross style the most. But most the ones I saw on ebay were 2-3k are there used watch forums or someplace to get them cheaper?

[goldengloves]

Yea, check timezone.com for some used watches. Sometimes you can find some BR03-92's for a good price. I have seen them go for around $1200 or so (I know, a little over your budget but if it's really what you want...). You can also find some Panerai Bases for around 1300-1500. (www.paneristi.com)

[Ahlvahroe]

If you are looking for military/pilot's watches, Russian makers Poljot, and Buran (most around $1000 though) are great.

Victorinox just came out with this limited chronograph (although it is right at your budget = $1000). They usually make much cheaper watches but their reputation is decent in terms of ability to deal with wear and tear. Dunno if I'd drop a grand on them though.

Ambassador XL:

If you want a more tech/military watch, Special Ops has some in your price range:

https://specialopswatch.com/

these russian joint are nice as hell, im off to do more research

[edit]

i found this site, http://www.vostok-watches.com/start.php?main.php

seems neat, but need to find if its legit, and what not.

[dizzhizz]

http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=threadt&frm_id=32

Its the sales corner from the reputable timezone.com site.

[englandmj7]

these russian joint are nice as hell, im off to do more research

Also check out Sturmanskie.

[retrored]

I would recommend a RXW Plasmir Milgraph. Get someone from Japan to get you the manual wind. The American reserves are gone. You will not regret it. You can expect a Swiss (hybrid movement) with Japanese Quality Control. I've been searching for one of Ken Sato's Marinas for ages now (Ayn has one). Very few watches that cost less then a grand appreciate as well as the RXW Plasmir Milgraph.

[Brienneoftarth]

that plasmir really appeals to me. I'm not big into names, I really just want a good qaulity watch that will last a long time. where can u get them?

[M4TM]

check out SINN - really good bang for the buck...