Attainable Watches

Last updated: 11/18/24

My favorite watches under $1,000. Mainly features microbrands, staples, and really, all the watch you could ever need is in this range.

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Showing watches under $1,000 MSRP
  • 01

    lorier

    Olympia

    $900

    Paul Newman's Daytona on a "Newman from Seinfeld" budget

    Olympia
  • 02

    hamilton

    Khaki Field

    From ~$500

    It doesn't get more classic than this, cap.

    Khaki Field
  • 03

    sternglas

    Naos

    From ~$300

    Move over Max Bill—there's a new German Bauhaus watch on the block

    Naos
  • 04

    seiko

    Alpinist

    $725

    How much functionality can one watch pack in? Quite a lot, apparently

    Alpinist
  • 05

    lorier

    Neptune

    $499

    Another midcentury-inspired diver, another hit

    Neptune
  • 06

    vero

    Smokey '44

    $490

    Only you can prevent forest fires...with style

    Smokey '44
  • 07

    tissot

    PRX

    $875

    If Boogie Nights was a watch, it'd be this one

    PRX
  • 08

    hamilton

    Murph

    From ~$700

    Out-of-this-world style for any McConaughey fan

    Murph
  • 09

    bulova

    Lunar Pilot

    From ~$400

    A different kind of moonwatch...well, not that different (except for the price).

    Lunar Pilot