Top Entry-Level Luxury Watches

 
 
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Looking to take your first step into a lifelong passion? Rather than investing in an expensive timepiece that you are unsure of, start with an “entry level luxury” watch. Fortunately, WatchTime gives us their top 5 mechanical watch picks that are priced under $1,000:

Seiko Scuba 200M Diver’s SBDC001 “Sumo” - SRP: $500
Large 44-mm case, solid automatic movement (Caliber 6R15), a bracelet with divers’ extension, Seiko’s Hardlex crystal, and prominent luminous markers and hands.

Longines HydroConquest L3.642.4.96.6 - SRP: $1000
A true diving watch, this 43-mm timepiece has a self-winding movement and a blue bezel and dial. The bezel is unidirectional and the crown is screw-down (a feature all divers watches should include). Bonus, you can extend the bracelet to wear over your diving suit.

Victorinox Swiss Army AirBoss Mechanical - SRP: $995
This pilot style bracelet in stainless steel has a self winding movement (ETA 2824) and a sapphire crystal. Folding clasp with a double lock for security as well as a gray dial with a 24 hour scale.

Tissot Heritage Visodate - SRP: $650
If you like the style of vintage 1950s timepieces, but with modern dimensions and a day-date feature, this is the watch for you. The self-winding movement (ETA 2836-2) can be viewed through its transparent caseback. A sapphire crystal protects the classical-looking dial.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic - SRP: $500
For those who prefer a simple, yet elegant timepiece - the Hamilton Jazzmaster has a proven movement (ETA 2824-2) and a nice sapphire caseback. With it’s modern features and up to date case diameter, it is definitely not your grandfather’s Hamilton watch.

For more information on the above timepieces, please visit WatchTime’s full article here ». What are some of your favorite timepieces in the under $1,000 category? Share with us on our Facebook page!

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