What's a nice watch in the $500-$1000 range?

[GasX]

My darling wife got me a Tag Heuer Formula1 for Christmas and as much as I like it, we are going to return it because we can get it $200 cheaper online. Any suggestions for an alternative before I pull the trigger?

My tastes run to the black faced metal band diver style watches...


edit: I am finally pulling the trigger and after endless searching, I am getting this watch

 

[TheSlamma]

$500 for a watch! man for that kind of money all of em better be nice

 

[JACKHAMMER]

I'd stick w/ a Tag - nice watches.

 

[GasX]

the watch in question

 

[honkee]

ur best bet in that price range would be a movado or tag

 

[jacob0401]

MK II Watches

 

[EPCrew]

Originally posted by: Mwilding
My darling wife got me a Tag Heuer Formula1 for Christmas and as much as I like it, we are going to return it because we can get it $200 cheaper online. Any suggestions for an alternative before I pull the trigger?

My tastes run to the black faced metal band diver style watches...

Buying online isn't always the best route for watches. You'll lose out on the warranty work in case there is a problem. You may have to go through the vendor, as your manufacturer may not honor online purchases. i just recently bought my Tag from Tourneau. i could've saved about $500 if i purchased it online.

 

[UncleWai]

http://www.watchesplanet.com/cgi-bin/sh.../SID=3d1259efaa90/detail=WN1110.BA0332

think you can find it cheaper.

 

[RichardE]

Bulova watches are nice. Girlfriend picked me up one of those for our anniversary.

 

[akubi]

Originally posted by: Mwilding
the watch in question

that one looks pretty good. not too busy, slightly dressy, not too attention whoring

 

[akubi]

Originally posted by: UncleWai
http://www.watchesplanet.com/cgi-bin/sh.../SID=3d1259efaa90/detail=WN1110.BA0332

think you can find it cheaper.

that one looks really good except for the 6,9,12 font

 

[JS80]

I guess it depends on your definition of "nice." Really good automatic timepieces should run at least $2k. But if you're looking for a solid watch that won't break you, Tag is the way to go.

 

[GasX]

bump

 

[Kermy]

A used Omega Speedmaster. Though I also find some of the Hamilton's nice if you're on a budget.

 

[Minjin]

If you're going to spend $800 a watch, at least get an automatic.

Lets start cheap. How about this?

Black Monster

 

[SVT Cobra]

I personally like Seiko's.

 

[trinketsummoner]

I have an Oris Williams F1 with metal bracelet thats nice, around $600 online.

 

[GasX]

Originally posted by: Minjin
If you're going to spend $800 a watch, at least get an automatic.

Lets start cheap. How about this?

Black Monster

That's a nice site. Makes we want to buy a Seiko...

 

[Emrys]

You may want to look at Hamilton also.

 

[SilverTrine]

$80 Seiko automatic. Save your money for something important.

 

[GasX]

How do Oris compare to Tag watches?

 

[computeerrgghh]

Sinn makes some nice watches. However, I think that with the latest price increase, a new watch might not be in your price range. You can probably pick up a used EZM2 on a watch forum for ~700. The EZM2 is a neat diver's watch. Its filled with silicone oil to be visible from wide viewing angles. The GSG-9 uses a variation of the watch.

 

[GasX]

Originally posted by: SilverTrine
$80 Seiko automatic. Save your money for something important.

important is taken care of...

 

[GasX]

Originally posted by: computeerrgghh
Sinn makes some nice watches. However, I think that with the latest price increase, a new watch might not be in your price range. You can probably pick up a used EZM2 on a watch forum for ~700. The EZM2 is a neat diver's watch. Its filled with silicone oil to be visible from wide viewing angles. The GSG-9 uses a variation of the watch.

Not quite what I am looking for, but there is some appeal to using a watch that gets issued to Special Forces. Not sure why, but it's there...

 

[necine]

movado