Watch recommendation under 1K?

As is always the case with these questions, what’s the budget?  Also, when you say “all-rounder”, are you planning on going swimming with it, or are there particular complications you’re looking for, etc.?  Auto or quartz?

Everyone's gonna jump in here with lots of intelligent and helpful suggestions.

"OP, get such-and-such.  It's got an ETA 2824, and 100M WR, and it'll walk your cats"

"No, no, no...  The bladdy-bladdy-blah is better, because it's got yadda, yadda, yadda"

"OP, don't listen to those clowns.  Have you heard of schmoobedly--doobedly-doo?  It's a sleeper that only real enthusiasts know about!"

Forget all that.  Why not get yourself a custom-made watch, that perfectly fits everything you ever wanted in life?  There are a number of folks who build custom watches here in our community, and they build awesome stuff.

There's @BRSEvolve:

There's @Gasworks:

Why settle for schmoobedly--doobedly-doo when you don't have to?

Hi! yeah I've put the budget (1K) on the title, and come to think of it, I'm not really into beaches or swimming (do enjoy hiking though), and I don't mind quartz or auto, really. 

Good to know, thanks!

Some options:

https://www.ashford.com/glycine-gl0108.html - $449

https://www.ashford.com/glycine-gl0346.html - $399

https://www.ashford.com/glycine-gl0333.html -$379

(That one's not on a bracelet, I know).

https://www.jomashop.com/mido-baroncelli-iii-watch-m0104081103100.html - $449

https://www.jomashop.com/mido-watch-m010-408-11-033-00.html - $449

https://www.jomashop.com/tissot-watch-t0064281103801.html - $300

https://www.jomashop.com/longines-watch-l3-776-4-76-6.html - $879

If you're open to handwinding:

https://www.jomashop.com/hamilton-khaki-field-hand-wind-white-dial-mens-watch-h69439111.html - $410

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Ok let start with these …

Sorry most of them are a little over 1k but let me know if your interested I’ll sell you some 😁😉 actually the junghans is quartz and $500 bucks 

i would go with this tissot gentleman

Check out the stores and find what features you like and size. Try on a lot and one of them will grab you by the heart. Just avoid Chinese stuff and try for on sale

If you ask me (which you kinda did, because you put this question out into the aether, and in this case I count as part of the aether), just poke around this site for a while. You’re bound to find a watch that stands out and speaks to you. 

To be fair, there are some great Chinese watches out there. Even the most critical folks tend to love the Seagull 1963, and other brands like Sugess and Matic are garnering a lot of praise lately. 

Traska Commuter Sounds like the perfect watch for you. They tend to sell out but they are releasing a new watch tomorrow so some more Commuter stock may be release soon to.

 https://www.traskawatch.com/commuter/p/arctic-white

If you really want to spend a bit more to get a Swiss Movement the Christopher Ward Sealander is your next best choice in my opinion.

This Tissot is a lot of watch for the money. My pick 

I think I'm falling for the traska, it just looks amazing idk why. I'll be sure to check it out when they're back in stock, Thanks!

Something different - Orion Hellcat. Couple different color options but for an everyday I like the black dial.

Have you considered Orient Star? There are many but here's a couple?

Some great suggestions on here with the Christopher Ward C63, Orion Hellcat, Hamilton khaki, and traska commuter really standing out. Can't go wrong with any of those. 

I'd also add a serica 4512 to the ever-growing list. 

Certina DS-4 Small Seconds

Sinn 556i RS

Nomos Club 701

(I own 2 out of 3, but I have experience with all 3 of them in real life, fantastic watches) 

The Commuter speaks to me also it does seem to sell out fast when stock arrives so sign up for the news letter. I’ve been patiently waiting myself. 

If you can find a white dial Longines Conquest 39 that would be the best. They retail for around 1k and usually you can get a discount. I had the black dial 41 and it's an impressive watch. Don't let the butterfly clasp deter you. Quite possibly the most comfortably bracelet I have owned. 

I highly recommend the Christopher Ward C63. 

I didn't go for the bracelet, but I'm told the bracelets are among the best in their class. 

Haven’t seen it mentioned yet, the Baltic Aquascaphe is one of my favorites in this category.

If you're not attached to a bracelet, I would definitely recommend the Frederique Constant Classics Index. It's a very good looking watch! 

Rather than recommending one specific model, what I usually recommend to newer enthusiasts/collectors is to stick to well-known brand names. Seiko, Casio, Timex, Tissot, Longines, Hamilton, on the low-mid range, and Tag Heuer, Tudor, Breitling, Cartier, Omega, Grand Seiko, and Rolex on the higher-end. 

That way, if you find that you don't really like the watch as much as you thought you would, it'll be easier to sell (or give as a gift) down the road. Once you understand what you like/don't like, it'll be easier to get into Microbrands, independents, mods, custom-builds, obscure vintage watches, and the like 

Easy : either the Tissot Gentleman Powermatic, or, if you're not a brand snob, think ISL-131