How To Spend Up To $10,000 On A Quality Men’s Watch

You might not believe it, but it is indeed possible to get that great and fancy watch without having to break the bank. Some collectors might suggest otherwise, but there are a lot of fancy tickers out there in the market that you can get for less than five figures. Sure, you can get a flashy tourbillion for five figures, but do you really need to?

But first, let’s briefly go through the kinds of men’s watches you can find:

Mechanical Watches

Automatic Watches and;

Quartz

Each watch has its own pros and cons, and a proper digging-in would give you an idea of the kind of watch you really need.

With that in mind, there are a few things to look out for when on the hunt for a ticker that’s $10,000 or less. Though you might need to steer clear of watches like Patek Philippe and Rolex- President altogether, because they are way above this price range, but then, your list of choices becomes more limited and you are most likely going to leave that shop with a watch made of steel which is a good investment and could even be passed on to your children.

If you are looking for a piece that is of great quality and within this price range, here are a few tips to help you pick the right ticker at an affordable price:

• Go For Those That Blend In With Your Everyday Look

If you are looking for that watch that you can strap on every day, then you need one that would match your Sunday attire and your Wednesday suit, without looking all boring and unattractive.

Tickers you should look out for include the Omega Seamaster which goes for $6,000. The dial on this watch has an Omega’s signature Teak Concept pattern, which is inspired by the wooden decks of luxury sailboats. It falls under this category because it can be both dressy and classy.

Another piece that falls into this category is the Omega Globemaster which goes for as little as $8,600. Being recently updated to become the World’s first Master Chronometer, the Omega Globemaster has become very accurate and reliable. It features a steel case with a Sedna gold bezel, with hands and indices crafted from Sedna gold appearing on the top of its “Pie Pan” style with sun-brushed blue dials.

Finally under this category is the Panerai Luminor 1950 that goes for $9,100. It has luminescent hands and indices that increase its nighttime and underwater visibility.

These watches can easily blend in with that casual or corporate look you are trying to pull with ease.

• Look Beyond The “Swiss Made”

When we say “luxury watches”, the first place that comes to someone’s mind would be “Swiss Made”. But watches made in other countries but Switzerland, sometimes have come with great value and provenance. Some other watches crafted outside Switzerland include the Andersen Genève made in Denmark, the A. Lange & Sohne made in Germany, and the Arnold & Son made in England.

• Go Vintage

There is actually great value in going Vintage. Considering the fact that the brands have been around for a while, you can be sure you will get impeccable quality at a lower price. For instance, you could easily get a solid Habring 2 Doppel 2.0 for a mere $7,800 instead of its modern equivalent which could be as high as $40,000.

• Try Out Quality Sport Watches

If you are the sport-loving type, then the best bet for you are sports watches. These are of great quality and are quite low in price, so they can easily fit into your budget. Some examples include the Luminor 1950, the Mark XVIII, and the Rolex Submariner.

It’s quite certain that you would have to do some digging at dealers and auction houses to find the ticker that suits you perfectly, but you'll definitely end up with one that punches far above its price class.