What's the best watch under $500?

bringsmewomen · 10-05-2011, 09:50 PM

I've been looking and just wondering what everyone's opinion is...

I like Tissot, ESQ, Victorinox. Are there other brands that make awesome watches under $500 that look great and are of good quality?

BMWinNorthdakota · 10-05-2011, 09:53 PM

http://www.google.com/search?q=hammi...ient=firefox-a

michaelthepsycho · 10-06-2011, 12:10 AM

Seiko. Even though I have an Omega, I'd still recommend Seiko to the extreme. Get one of their Kinetic Divers. Best of both worlds. Automatic winding mechanism with quartz accuracy.

If you're willing to stretch a bit, get the new Tissot Seastar 1000. It's magnificent in design. Or maybe a Dievas Vortex. Great legibility with a good dial.

Its_lobelt · 10-06-2011, 01:22 AM

Try Hamilton. There are a bunch in that price range.

MC 357 · 10-06-2011, 01:28 AM

nixon 51-30
http://www.nixonnow.com/mens-watches/

richardbb85 · 10-06-2011, 01:49 AM

seiko, hamilton, oris

KingOfJericho · 10-06-2011, 05:43 AM

I love my Victorinox. $320 on overstock.com from $825 in stores. Get lots of compliments (more so than my much fancier automatic watch and it keeps much better time).

bringsmewomen · 10-06-2011, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by richardbb85

seiko, hamilton, oris

I never seen an Oris under $500. Where can you get one for that price?

Quick6EF · 10-06-2011, 07:16 AM

So sick of watch threads

KingOfJericho · 10-06-2011, 07:35 AM

Yeah, definitely not getting a new Oris for under $500.

whip_lash · 10-06-2011, 07:55 AM

Im in the same boat.. been looking for a while too.

KingOfJericho · 10-06-2011, 08:03 AM

My Victorinox Chrono Classic

Patrick303 · 10-06-2011, 11:23 AM

I'm a fan of the Lum-Tec watches. A few of those are in your price range.

E90Mario · 10-06-2011, 11:38 AM

Check nordstroms rack if you have one in your area.. You can sometimes find Victorinox for like a 100 bucks.. With your price range I'd personally go with Burberry.

turb0 · 10-06-2011, 11:52 AM

+1 for Hamilton. This will probably be the best choice, but I think they run over your price range (some might be under)

Tissot (higher models), Seiko, used Oris are also good choices

Please stay away from brand name watches (ie burberry/nixon/etc). You are ultimately paying for name brand quartz movement watches.

1ForAll · 10-06-2011, 11:54 AM

pending what you are looking for....
Try looking here
http://www.watchismo.com/german-watches.aspx?size=200

Jebus335 · 10-06-2011, 11:56 AM

Go to Nordstroms Rack, or Costco/Sams Club for sweet deals on nice watches (Tag, Bulova, Seiko, Citizen, etc...)

BMWinNorthdakota · 10-06-2011, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Jebus335

Go to Nordstroms Rack, or Costco/Sams Club for sweet deals on nice watches (Tag, Bulova, Seiko, Citizen, etc...)

They sell Tag at Costco......?!?!?!?! theee fuckkkk?????

ZJP · 10-06-2011, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Patrick719

I'm a fan of the Lum-Tec watches. A few of those are in your price range.

+1 you beat me to it. I love the stealth tactical look of the Bull45 series in particular. MSRP is $455.

The thing I love about Lum-Tec is that not everybody in the world knows about them so they are definitely more unique.

Patrick303 · 10-06-2011, 01:55 PM

One day I'll break down and buy this Lum-Tec M21 Tungsten Carbide. It's a little over $500 tho.

txz4 · 10-06-2011, 02:11 PM

citizen...

TMNT · 10-06-2011, 02:33 PM

As someone mentioned earlier, I'd go with Burberry (nordstroms or macys). They have some of the nicest looking watches for $500.

To me they look nicer than watches 5x the price. I don't know how quality their watches are, but just in looks, I'd rather buy a Burberry watch.

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michaelthepsycho Lieutenant Colonel 76 Rep 1,644 Posts Drives: 11 Montego Blue E90 335i Step Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (4)	Seiko. Even though I have an Omega, I'd still recommend Seiko to the extreme. Get one of their Kinetic Divers. Best of both worlds. Automatic winding mechanism with quartz accuracy. If you're willing to stretch a bit, get the new Tissot Seastar 1000. It's magnificent in design. Or maybe a Dievas Vortex. Great legibility with a good dial. __________________ Former car 2011 BMW 335i Step - Montego Blue / Chestnut Brown Last edited by michaelthepsycho; 10-06-2011 at 12:17 AM..
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turb0 First Lieutenant 31 Rep 307 Posts Drives: g05 x5 45e Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southeast iTrader: (6)	+1 for Hamilton. This will probably be the best choice, but I think they run over your price range (some might be under) Tissot (higher models), Seiko, used Oris are also good choices Please stay away from brand name watches (ie burberry/nixon/etc). You are ultimately paying for name brand quartz movement watches. __________________ e92 JB/CR 335 // CF GTR Hood // CF HM Splittters // CF Ericcsson Trunk // CF HM Quad Diffuser // Shadowline Trim // Matte Black 19" Vortex VT996 // JB Reflectors // Black Grills // 20% Tint // JB3 2.0 // DCI
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Jebus335 Private First Class 9 Rep 151 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ca iTrader: (3)	Go to Nordstroms Rack, or Costco/Sams Club for sweet deals on nice watches (Tag, Bulova, Seiko, Citizen, etc...)
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TMNT Captain 176 Rep 872 Posts Drives: 330ci ZHP Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	As someone mentioned earlier, I'd go with Burberry (nordstroms or macys). They have some of the nicest looking watches for $500. To me they look nicer than watches 5x the price. I don't know how quality their watches are, but just in looks, I'd rather buy a Burberry watch.
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