Best Watches Under $1,000

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I own a Tissot PRX80 and Mido Ocean Star.

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From those I choose the Hamilton every day of the week and twice on Sunday. Love the style.

With free choice - you can just about get a midsized quartz 1990s Omega Seamaster diver 300m for ยฃ1k.

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solid list, not much of an objection

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If you really wanna look into micros

Lorier (pick literally any)

Helm (<$500)

Zelos (some better than others)

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Only own the PRX on that list but the best one to me is the CW Dune.

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Have had the PRX, SPB317, Traska and Serica 4512. Would like to try the 6190.

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I would agree on three and would not own the other seven.

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sam_kula

If you really wanna look into micros

Lorier (pick literally any)

Helm (<$500)

Zelos (some better than others)

I appreciate that Helm and Zelos are well made, but their designs just donโ€™t speak to me.

I like Lorier designs, but the acrylic makes most of their models a no go for me. If they ever decide to fix that flaw, then I would reconsider.

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caktaylor

I appreciate that Helm and Zelos are well made, but their designs just donโ€™t speak to me.

I like Lorier designs, but the acrylic makes most of their models a no go for me. If they ever decide to fix that flaw, then I would reconsider.

I was just like you about Lorier, and even communicated with the owners (husband & wife team) about this nonsense with plasticโ€ฆ

Finally bit the bullet (the owner wife Lauren is very convincing). Now I can say that Lorier is perfect as is with the Acrylic. It really adds a certain โ€œwarmthโ€ that sapphire lacks, and itโ€™s nowhere near as scratch prone as youโ€™d think (I work in the field with a SS tanks and pipes).

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Regardless, each to their own โœŒ๏ธ