I have received requests from readers asking about my favorite men's watches priced around $1,000. There are many watches in this price range, however, you have to be careful not to go for the fashion watches. You want to choose a brand that is reputable and produces a quality product. All of the watches in the list I have compiled are of good quality and will be long lasting in terms if style.
Although I said stay away from fashion labels, Hugo Boss watches are an exception in my opinion. They are developed by Swiss watch designers using quality materials and components. All Hugo Boss watches are equipped with automatic or quartz Swiss movements, guaranteeing high precision and reliability. In terms of this particular model, I love the oversized face paired with the stainless steel bracelet. It's masculine, sporty and elegant making it truly versatile.
Baume & Mercier is one of the oldest of Swiss watch companies. It was founded in 1830 by the Baume family and joined in 1918 with the Mercier’s from Geneva. The company is now part of the Richemont Group, which also owns Cartier and Piaget, among others. The Classima model has a distinguished profile and is truly classic. Talk about simplicity. This watch will last for years to come and never go out of style. I love all of its iterations in terms of finishes, straps and face styles.
The Omega Seamaster is made with premium grade stainless steel and is water resistant up to 300 meters (or 1,000 feet). The stainless steel case is fully integrated into the brushed and polished steel link bracelet. It also has a scratch resistant sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating. And it boasts many other nifty features for deep sea exploration. But just know that Omega makes an awesome watch for the price. It's ideal for the more athletic or sporty guy who also has style.
I chose this Gucci watch for my top picks list because the '8505' watch is just so good looking. Its large square face is masculine and elegant. I would definitely buy this one for myself.
The Raymond Weil Parsifal brushed stainless steel watch with two subdials and a date window is another well made watch for the price. It is perfect for the professional guy who wants a handsome watch for office and play.
The Tag Heuer Carrera 39 mm automatic was originally launched in 1964. It has a classic look which I love. It features a brushed and polished steel bracelet and case with a matching silver dial. You can also get black dial with black leather strap, but I personally love the all silver version.
The Hampton model, which is classic and masculine, comes in many iterations. I love it with a leather strap or stainless steel bracelet. I love it in gold and silver. And I love all of the colors the face comes in. This is a great choice for the guy who likes a tank style watch.
