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RicFlair · 14 September 2013, 11:11 AM

Obviously not a Rolex......?? Need to get a gift. Men's everyday watch.

Jack T · 14 September 2013, 11:15 AM

Several Victorinox/Swiss Army models.

jctrolex · 14 September 2013, 11:23 AM

Tissot makes a series of mechanical watch and very good quality quartz watches for under $1000. Longines used to have watches for around that price but I don't think they do anymore

Jason71 · 14 September 2013, 11:25 AM

Read my signature

Old Expat Beast · 14 September 2013, 11:27 AM

Seiko SARB33 or SARB35. Best looking and best built watches out there for your price range, IMO.

salty_snack · 14 September 2013, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Seiko SARB33 or SARB35. Best looking and best built watches out there for your price range, IMO.

Agreed. If the sarb line came from a Swiss manufacturer it would cost at least a few grand.

Sinn 556 is probably the best watch for 1k. In reality though, 1k isn't going to buy you much. A nice pen may be more in order.

Offthehook · 14 September 2013, 11:30 AM

Purpose?

BoomerSooner · 14 September 2013, 11:49 AM

Luminox or Marathon would be my 2 cents...

boywondergq1 · 14 September 2013, 12:13 PM

Another vote for Tissot!

eeh100773 · 14 September 2013, 12:16 PM

What about a cool G Shock? Mine is from 2001, the band is broken and the battery's dead...but I've instructed Mrs EEH10073 to resurrect it. I kinda' miss that watch...

c.rod · 14 September 2013, 12:19 PM

ok, ill be the first to ask. does it have to be absolutely 100% new? i dont know how "gifty" were gettin here...

if not that opens up a whole ton of doors.

if it had to be new i would say tissot.

jshepard · 14 September 2013, 12:20 PM

I have a lot of respect for Oris, they sell only mechanical watches and some of their selection is <$1k.

c.rod · 14 September 2013, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jshepard

I have a lot of respect for Oris, they sell only mechanical watches and some of their selection is <$1k.

hey!!! im the oris guy! lol. i didnt recommend them because i wasnt sure if any of the models new were under $1k. i almost dont think so. all of the watches i have bought or looked at actually have kind of high msrp but get discounted a lot.

oh, original poster. hamilton might be a great avenue also

jshepard · 14 September 2013, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by c.rod

hey!!! im the oris guy! lol. i didnt recommend them because i wasnt sure if any of the models new were under $1k. i almost dont think so. all of the watches i have bought or looked at actually have kind of high msrp but get discounted a lot.

oh, original poster. hamilton might be a great avenue also

I just looked online and saw some for $700-1,000 on jomashop, I've never bought from them but I'm sure with a little research you can find one somewhere. I almost bought an Oris F1 day-date for $950 in a watch store in Burbank. But tax will bring you a bit above $1k but not by a whole lot. By the way, Hamilton IS a great brand with a rich history! A almost bought a Khaki GMT once...

scarlet knight · 14 September 2013, 12:42 PM

Hamilton! Intra-matic for formal, Khaki for play!

Chewbacca · 14 September 2013, 01:04 PM

waaaayyyy too many in that price range to name off. i'd just ebay search and go from there. you can even do very well for about $600 with a NEW seiko sumo. probably the best sport diver with an automatic for the money. casual-formal, i'd look at longines, fortis, tutima, sinn, oris or mido for a new model. there's really too many to name off under $1k and they're all decent. good luck

Presa canary · 14 September 2013, 01:08 PM

I'm surprised there's so many answers, and only 1 Hamilton... Clearly IMO the best bang for your buck for under a grand is a hammy. Seiko, best bang for under 2k...

Chewbacca · 14 September 2013, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Presa canary

I'm surprised there's so many answers, and only 1 Hamilton... Clearly IMO the best bang for your buck for under a grand is a hammy. Seiko, best bang for under 2k...

seiko: best bang for buck under $200 too! work an skx007 bezel and tell me it isn't better than many watches costing 10x as much or more.

Presa canary · 14 September 2013, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

seiko: best bang for buck under $200 too! work an skx007 bezel and tell me it isn't better than many watches costing 10x as much or more.

Nope... Casio best bang for under $200;)

colpol · 14 September 2013, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

seiko: best bang for buck under $200 too! work an skx007 bezel and tell me it isn't better than many watches costing 10x as much or more.

x 2

Maxfli · 18 September 2013, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

seiko: best bang for buck under $200 too! work an skx007 bezel and tell me it isn't better than many watches costing 10x as much or more.

It's axiomatic: the less you have to spend, the more you need to look at Seiko.

joe100 · 14 September 2013, 02:05 PM

Oris.

Independent and they have never ever made a quartz watch. They also use eta calibers and don't disguise the fact they do.

SearChart · 14 September 2013, 06:57 PM

Seiko for under 1k, NOMOS for under 2k.

slcbbrown · 15 September 2013, 12:48 AM

If you want something a bit special, and have a few weeks, you can try Wilson Watch for a build-to-order watch. You can get a nice mechanical assembled for under $1,000.

SJCal90 · 18 September 2013, 11:50 AM

g-shock

Charles Ford · 19 September 2013, 07:15 AM

Citizen Signature Grand Classic autos with the new Miyota 9010 movement.

41.5mm case, hand assembled movement that hacks, hand winds, and is capable of accuracy to +1 second a day (one of mine is +1 for a two and half week period, total!).

The bracelet and case are hand polished, Sapphire crystal front and back. The watch is 100m WR and the crystal has double AR. Either of these can be had for well below $800

wingku · 19 September 2013, 08:17 AM

Oris but probably not a lot of selection under 1K, second choice for me is Hamilton

dandan · 19 September 2013, 10:24 PM

Another vote for Seiko. Great value Divers! Good luck and let us know what you decide.

Preacher · 19 September 2013, 10:51 PM

Close to a thousand, I vote for Damasko. German made aviator. Feels awesome on the wrist.

Mr.X · 19 September 2013, 10:56 PM

Stowa flieger a or b.

14 September 2013, 11:11 AM	#1
RicFlair Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 133	Best watch under 1k? Obviously not a Rolex......?? Need to get a gift. Men's everyday watch.

14 September 2013, 11:15 AM	#2
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	Several Victorinox/Swiss Army models. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

14 September 2013, 11:25 AM	#4
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Read my signature __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

14 September 2013, 11:27 AM	#5
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	Seiko SARB33 or SARB35. Best looking and best built watches out there for your price range, IMO. __________________ _______________________ Last edited by Old Expat Beast; 14 September 2013 at 11:27 AM.. Reason: Spelling

14 September 2013, 11:30 AM	#7
Offthehook "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: West hills Posts: 63	Purpose? __________________ Platinum/SS Yachtmaster

14 September 2013, 11:23 AM	#3
jctrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Canada Watch: 1675 Posts: 1,163	Tissot makes a series of mechanical watch and very good quality quartz watches for under $1000. Longines used to have watches for around that price but I don't think they do anymore

14 September 2013, 11:49 AM	#8
BoomerSooner "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA Watch: Explorer Posts: 794	Luminox or Marathon would be my 2 cents...

14 September 2013, 12:13 PM	#9
boywondergq1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 792	Another vote for Tissot! __________________ "Experience is simply the name we give our mistakes." - Oscar Wilde

14 September 2013, 12:16 PM	#10
eeh100773 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: "Fast" Eddie Location: Asbury Park NJ Watch: 14060 T Series '96 Posts: 1,482	What about a cool G Shock? Mine is from 2001, the band is broken and the battery's dead...but I've instructed Mrs EEH10073 to resurrect it. I kinda' miss that watch...

14 September 2013, 12:19 PM	#11
c.rod "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,252	ok, ill be the first to ask. does it have to be absolutely 100% new? i dont know how "gifty" were gettin here... if not that opens up a whole ton of doors. if it had to be new i would say tissot.

14 September 2013, 12:20 PM	#12
jshepard "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA Watch: GMTII Posts: 1,180	I have a lot of respect for Oris, they sell only mechanical watches and some of their selection is <$1k.

14 September 2013, 12:42 PM	#15
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,468	Hamilton! Intra-matic for formal, Khaki for play!

14 September 2013, 01:04 PM	#16
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	waaaayyyy too many in that price range to name off. i'd just ebay search and go from there. you can even do very well for about $600 with a NEW seiko sumo. probably the best sport diver with an automatic for the money. casual-formal, i'd look at longines, fortis, tutima, sinn, oris or mido for a new model. there's really too many to name off under $1k and they're all decent. good luck

14 September 2013, 01:08 PM	#17
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,155	I'm surprised there's so many answers, and only 1 Hamilton... Clearly IMO the best bang for your buck for under a grand is a hammy. Seiko, best bang for under 2k...

14 September 2013, 02:05 PM	#22
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Oris. Independent and they have never ever made a quartz watch. They also use eta calibers and don't disguise the fact they do. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

15 September 2013, 12:48 AM	#24
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	If you want something a bit special, and have a few weeks, you can try Wilson Watch for a build-to-order watch. You can get a nice mechanical assembled for under $1,000.

18 September 2013, 11:50 AM	#25
SJCal90 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: USA Watch: 16610LV Posts: 163	g-shock

19 September 2013, 07:15 AM	#26
Charles Ford "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Arizona Watch: 67' Zodiac Seawolf Posts: 82	Citizen Signature Grand Classic autos with the new Miyota 9010 movement. 41.5mm case, hand assembled movement that hacks, hand winds, and is capable of accuracy to +1 second a day (one of mine is +1 for a two and half week period, total!). The bracelet and case are hand polished, Sapphire crystal front and back. The watch is 100m WR and the crystal has double AR. Either of these can be had for well below $800

19 September 2013, 08:17 AM	#27
wingku "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Wing Location: Calgary,AB,Canada Watch: the World unfold Posts: 1,019	Oris but probably not a lot of selection under 1K, second choice for me is Hamilton

19 September 2013, 10:24 PM	#28
dandan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT II Posts: 158	Another vote for Seiko. Great value Divers! Good luck and let us know what you decide.

19 September 2013, 10:51 PM	#29
Preacher "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Middle England Watch: Rolex of course Posts: 526	Close to a thousand, I vote for Damasko. German made aviator. Feels awesome on the wrist. __________________ Rolex is the King of Watches...indeed.

19 September 2013, 10:56 PM	#30
Mr.X "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Manila Posts: 147	Stowa flieger a or b.

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