What's a good watch for $1000 or less.

[Quasmo]

I'm looking to get a watch (has to be from Macy's) for around $1000. Any brands better then others. I know nothing about watches, but I'm looking for one with a good warranty, and a watch that is indestructible. My current watch is beat to hell. Any suggestions?

 

[Turin39789]

This one is kinda expensive for my tastes, but appears to tell time

 

[blackangst1]

Seiko

 

[DrPizza]

Maybe a dive watch? Otherwise, the only difference between a $20 timex and a $1000 over-priced watch is in the status symbolism.

 

[Descartes]

I would personally look for a Baume et. Mercier (might be slightly out of your range), a used (TimeZone.com) IWC perhaps, or maybe a nice German watch. Stowa is a relatively popular maker (read more about them on TimeZone.com), but there are plenty of others. You could also consider a vintage watch (e.g. coolvintagewatches.com). I have a few vintage watches, including a '52 Omega Seamaster. It looks great.

People that say $1k watches are status symbols are usually ignorant about watches. Most expensive watches aren't even recognizable to most people, so any status value is completely lost. Who knows what a Lange is, a Vacheron, or even Panerai, IWC or Patek (granted, many know about Pateks now)?

 

[RightIsWrong]

You could buy a Timex and then give me the remaining $975 and "watch" me put it to better use.

 

[Quasmo]

Originally posted by: DrPizza
Maybe a dive watch? Otherwise, the only difference between a $20 timex and a $1000 over-priced watch is in the status symbolism.

My girlfriend got me this as an early engadgement gift. (More like a, "if you leave me I'll kill you" gift) But I don't like the black ring around the top. So I can exchange it at Macy's for a different watch.

 

[phreaqe]

Originally posted by: Descartes
I would personally look for a Baume et. Mercier (might be slightly out of your range), a used (TimeZone.com) IWC perhaps, or maybe a nice German watch. Stowa is a relatively popular maker (read more about them on TimeZone.com), but there are plenty of others. You could also consider a vintage watch (e.g. coolvintagewatches.com). I have a few vintage watches, including a '52 Omega Seamaster. It looks great.

People that say $1k watches are status symbols are usually ignorant about watches. Most expensive watches aren't even recognizable to most people, so any status value is completely lost. Who knows what a Lange is, a Vacheron, or even Panerai, IWC or Patek (granted, many know about Pateks now)?

if you cannot tell the difference then why not buy a 40 dollar watch and use the rest one something far more useful. if a 1000 dollar watch that much better at telling time then a 40 dollar watch? i dont think so.

 

[compman25]

If it has to be from Macy's your going to limited on what you can get. It looks like they charge full MSRP on their watches. Maybe a Citizen or ESQ.

 

[Descartes]

Originally posted by: phreaqe

Originally posted by: Descartes
I would personally look for a Baume et. Mercier (might be slightly out of your range), a used (TimeZone.com) IWC perhaps, or maybe a nice German watch. Stowa is a relatively popular maker (read more about them on TimeZone.com), but there are plenty of others. You could also consider a vintage watch (e.g. coolvintagewatches.com). I have a few vintage watches, including a '52 Omega Seamaster. It looks great.

People that say $1k watches are status symbols are usually ignorant about watches. Most expensive watches aren't even recognizable to most people, so any status value is completely lost. Who knows what a Lange is, a Vacheron, or even Panerai, IWC or Patek (granted, many know about Pateks now)?

if you cannot tell the difference then why not buy a 40 dollar watch and use the rest one something far more useful. if a 1000 dollar watch that much better at telling time then a 40 dollar watch? i dont think so.

This argument is so common as to be trite. It might seem paradoxical, but more expensive timepieces generally don't tell better time. You can buy a digital clock from Wal-Mart for a few bucks, but a nice grandfather clock, a cuckoo clock, etc. tells far worse time (and needs maintenance) for a lot more money. That shouldn't be hard to understand.

Generally, people that are into watches don't buy them to impress others. Really good watches are handmade artisan products, not commodities. If you want to just tell time, there are easier ways to do it. I've only had one compliment from another person on one of my watches, and then it was only because that person too was into them.

 

[Descartes]

Originally posted by: Quasmo

Originally posted by: DrPizza
Maybe a dive watch? Otherwise, the only difference between a $20 timex and a $1000 over-priced watch is in the status symbolism.

My girlfriend got me this as an early engadgement gift. (More like a, "if you leave me I'll kill you" gift) But I don't like the black ring around the top. So I can exchange it at Macy's for a different watch.

Well, if you're limited to Macys, then you're likely going to want to stick with Tag unless you just want to downgrade and pocket some cash. Their offerings are slim.

 

[phreaqe]

Originally posted by: Descartes

Originally posted by: phreaqe

Originally posted by: Descartes
I would personally look for a Baume et. Mercier (might be slightly out of your range), a used (TimeZone.com) IWC perhaps, or maybe a nice German watch. Stowa is a relatively popular maker (read more about them on TimeZone.com), but there are plenty of others. You could also consider a vintage watch (e.g. coolvintagewatches.com). I have a few vintage watches, including a '52 Omega Seamaster. It looks great.

People that say $1k watches are status symbols are usually ignorant about watches. Most expensive watches aren't even recognizable to most people, so any status value is completely lost. Who knows what a Lange is, a Vacheron, or even Panerai, IWC or Patek (granted, many know about Pateks now)?

if you cannot tell the difference then why not buy a 40 dollar watch and use the rest one something far more useful. if a 1000 dollar watch that much better at telling time then a 40 dollar watch? i dont think so.

This argument is so common as to be trite. It might seem paradoxical, but more expensive timepieces generally don't tell better time. You can buy a digital clock from Wal-Mart for a few bucks, but a nice grandfather clock, a cuckoo clock, etc. tells far worse time (and needs maintenance) for a lot more money. That shouldn't be hard to understand.

Generally, people that are into watches don't buy them to impress others. Really good watches are handmade artisan products, not commodities. If you want to just tell time, there are easier ways to do it. I've only had one compliment from another person on one of my watches, and then it was only because that person too was into them.

well more power to you. its not something that floats my boat(although i do love grandfather type clocks) but if its something you enjoy then go for it...there are alot worse things you could be spending your money on.

 

[Quasmo]

Originally posted by: phreaqe

Originally posted by: Descartes

Originally posted by: phreaqe

Originally posted by: Descartes
I would personally look for a Baume et. Mercier (might be slightly out of your range), a used (TimeZone.com) IWC perhaps, or maybe a nice German watch. Stowa is a relatively popular maker (read more about them on TimeZone.com), but there are plenty of others. You could also consider a vintage watch (e.g. coolvintagewatches.com). I have a few vintage watches, including a '52 Omega Seamaster. It looks great.

People that say $1k watches are status symbols are usually ignorant about watches. Most expensive watches aren't even recognizable to most people, so any status value is completely lost. Who knows what a Lange is, a Vacheron, or even Panerai, IWC or Patek (granted, many know about Pateks now)?

if you cannot tell the difference then why not buy a 40 dollar watch and use the rest one something far more useful. if a 1000 dollar watch that much better at telling time then a 40 dollar watch? i dont think so.

This argument is so common as to be trite. It might seem paradoxical, but more expensive timepieces generally don't tell better time. You can buy a digital clock from Wal-Mart for a few bucks, but a nice grandfather clock, a cuckoo clock, etc. tells far worse time (and needs maintenance) for a lot more money. That shouldn't be hard to understand.

Generally, people that are into watches don't buy them to impress others. Really good watches are handmade artisan products, not commodities. If you want to just tell time, there are easier ways to do it. I've only had one compliment from another person on one of my watches, and then it was only because that person too was into them.

well more power to you. its not something that floats my boat(although i do love grandfather type clocks) but if its something you enjoy then go for it...there are alot worse things you could be spending your money on.

I would like some spending money for booze and hookers don't get me wrong.

 

[Descartes]

Originally posted by: Quasmo

Originally posted by: phreaqe

Originally posted by: Descartes

Originally posted by: phreaqe

Originally posted by: Descartes
I would personally look for a Baume et. Mercier (might be slightly out of your range), a used (TimeZone.com) IWC perhaps, or maybe a nice German watch. Stowa is a relatively popular maker (read more about them on TimeZone.com), but there are plenty of others. You could also consider a vintage watch (e.g. coolvintagewatches.com). I have a few vintage watches, including a '52 Omega Seamaster. It looks great.

People that say $1k watches are status symbols are usually ignorant about watches. Most expensive watches aren't even recognizable to most people, so any status value is completely lost. Who knows what a Lange is, a Vacheron, or even Panerai, IWC or Patek (granted, many know about Pateks now)?

if you cannot tell the difference then why not buy a 40 dollar watch and use the rest one something far more useful. if a 1000 dollar watch that much better at telling time then a 40 dollar watch? i dont think so.

This argument is so common as to be trite. It might seem paradoxical, but more expensive timepieces generally don't tell better time. You can buy a digital clock from Wal-Mart for a few bucks, but a nice grandfather clock, a cuckoo clock, etc. tells far worse time (and needs maintenance) for a lot more money. That shouldn't be hard to understand.

Generally, people that are into watches don't buy them to impress others. Really good watches are handmade artisan products, not commodities. If you want to just tell time, there are easier ways to do it. I've only had one compliment from another person on one of my watches, and then it was only because that person too was into them.

well more power to you. its not something that floats my boat(although i do love grandfather type clocks) but if its something you enjoy then go for it...there are alot worse things you could be spending your money on.

I would like some spending money for booze and hookers don't get me wrong.

To each their own You could get some nice booze for the price of that watch...

 

[jpeyton]

Timex

 

[Raduque]

A thousand dollars for a WATCH?!

I won't even pay that much for a car.

 

[evident]

movado - $500-+1k price range

 

[everman]

Based on the brands listed there, first check out Hamilton which is generally a very good value. Then I'd look at Seiko and Tissot.

 

[Quasmo]

So I went to Macy's yesterday and they have a entire section for fine watches over their other watches. But I think I'm going to keep my watch, but I have to exchange it first, it has some slight dings on the front, and the date doesn't change when I try to set it. For $1000 it sure is a piece of crap.

 

[sdifox]

Originally posted by: Quasmo

Originally posted by: DrPizza
Maybe a dive watch? Otherwise, the only difference between a $20 timex and a $1000 over-priced watch is in the status symbolism.

My girlfriend got me this as an early engadgement gift. (More like a, "if you leave me I'll kill you" gift) But I don't like the black ring around the top. So I can exchange it at Macy's for a different watch.

Dude, you do not exchange that watch! You wear it and you have to say "I love the watch" to everyone else when she is around!

 

[Rubycon]

Wow when you get into the $1k range you have a lot of options, namely automatic instead of quartz! Long live the automatic!

example

 

[homercles337]

Originally posted by: DrPizza
Maybe a dive watch? Otherwise, the only difference between a $20 timex and a $1000 over-priced watch is in the status symbolism.

Ha ha, you know nothing about watches i take it? $20 a year, every year for a new piece of shit, or $1000 for a watch that you will pass down to your children? Hmmm, im not sure which option i would take.

 

[DrPizza]

Originally posted by: Descartes

Originally posted by: phreaqe

Originally posted by: Descartes
I would personally look for a Baume et. Mercier (might be slightly out of your range), a used (TimeZone.com) IWC perhaps, or maybe a nice German watch. Stowa is a relatively popular maker (read more about them on TimeZone.com), but there are plenty of others. You could also consider a vintage watch (e.g. coolvintagewatches.com). I have a few vintage watches, including a '52 Omega Seamaster. It looks great.

People that say $1k watches are status symbols are usually ignorant about watches. Most expensive watches aren't even recognizable to most people, so any status value is completely lost. Who knows what a Lange is, a Vacheron, or even Panerai, IWC or Patek (granted, many know about Pateks now)?

if you cannot tell the difference then why not buy a 40 dollar watch and use the rest one something far more useful. if a 1000 dollar watch that much better at telling time then a 40 dollar watch? i dont think so.

This argument is so common as to be trite. It might seem paradoxical, but more expensive timepieces generally don't tell better time. You can buy a digital clock from Wal-Mart for a few bucks, but a nice grandfather clock, a cuckoo clock, etc. tells far worse time (and needs maintenance) for a lot more money. That shouldn't be hard to understand.

Generally, people that are into watches don't buy them to impress others. Really good watches are handmade artisan products, not commodities. If you want to just tell time, there are easier ways to do it. I've only had one compliment from another person on one of my watches, and then it was only because that person too was into them.

I completely agree with your point about artisan products. I would much rather have a beautiful grandfather clock in my home than a digital clock from Wal-mart. However, there are two points that you yourself made: the expensive watches are indistinguishable from the cheap watches, and the cheap watches keep just as good of time. So, I don't understand the justification for spending so much other than for status, or some perceived status or satisfaction.

It's not that I'm anti-spend a lot of money for a quality product. In many cases, I can see the difference in quality, and how that quality justifies the difference in price. Kitchen knives for instance. I can easily understand why someone would spend hundreds of dollars for a good set of knives. But, in that case, there is a clear difference in quality.

So, back to the watches, just exactly what is this "difference in quality" when admittedly, the cheaper watches keep just as good of time as the expensive watches, and visually, they're indistinguishable? (Note: I don't mean cheap $5 watches; just a better quality, under $100 watch.) I'm not trying to be an ass about it; I'm truthfully just trying to understand the difference.

 

[Tweak155]

Originally posted by: homercles337

Originally posted by: DrPizza
Maybe a dive watch? Otherwise, the only difference between a $20 timex and a $1000 over-priced watch is in the status symbolism.

Ha ha, you know nothing about watches i take it? $20 a year, every year for a new piece of shit, or $1000 for a watch that you will pass down to your children? Hmmm, im not sure which option i would take.

You're telling me I can get a new watch for 50 years every year or get stuck with one that could get damaged or scratched easily within that timeframe?

I don't wear a watch.

 

[Kabrinski]

I like my Citizen; Eco-drive (solar powered), brushed titanium band and housing. It was a Christmas gift from my parents 7 years ago. Retail on the watch was about $550, IIRC. Checking their site out, they have a few nice watches in the $800+.