The best automatic men’s watches under $1,000 will keep you stylin’ and profilin’ like Ric Flair without having to remortgage your home. So, whether you want something practical, something dressy, or something flashy, you can find whatever you need with one of these fifteen kickass automatic men’s watches under $1,000.
Tissot Le Locle
Swiss automatic precision without having to pay exorbitant Swiss prices is a pretty damn good deal. It doesn’t hurt that this watch looks good in just about any situation, plus a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal window will make sure that it will last you for as long as you need.
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Sea-Gull Skeleton Dial Watch
This underrated gem comes from China, and its skeleton style makes it something that will both draw attention and give you something to admire all by yourself. As much a work of art as it is a watch, it marries function with style in a cool, unique way.
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Laco Aachen Pilot Watch
This pilot-style watch is a German import, and it’s built with the original WWII design. It’s a great piece of history that you can wear every day, and of course, it comes with the knowledge that it has over 70 years of time-tested quality behind it. A great watch and a great conversation piece all in one.
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Seiko Presage
This gorgeous watch is a part of Seiko’s prestige line, and it’s no wonder, as it marries tasteful beauty with Japanese precision. It’s great as a dress watch, or as an everyday watch, comparable in both style and quality to much more expensive watches at a fraction of the cost.
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Victorinox Swiss Army Alliance
This watch is a Swiss lesson in understated elegance. That Victorinox quality also features anti-reflective glare, and is water-resistant to 330 feet, making it a watch that you can wear – with style – anywhere.
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Hamilton Intra-Matic Silver Dial Watch
The silver dial adds just that extra touch to make this watch uniquely beautiful with a classic – and classy – style that makes it perfect for dress or casual wear. It’s also made in America, which sets it apart from virtually every other quality watch. USA! USA! USA!
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Bulova BVA-SERIES Automatic Watch
Another American watch, this Bulova is self-powered through the movement of its wearer, meaning that it will keep on ticking as long as you keep wearing it. Its unique design adds a touch of skeleton style while still retaining a classic look. It’s also water-resistant to 330 feet.
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Citizen Eco-Drive
Japanese quartz movement gives this watch its functional quality, but its genius is that it’s powered by light – either natural or artificial – which means that it’s literally as automatic as the sun. A great everyday watch at a great price.
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Seiko Prospex Diver Watch
This watch was made for the Japanese market, which Seiko usually reserves their best watches for exclusively. That means you’re getting a quality watch that you can’t find anywhere else in the world. It’s waterproof to 660 feet, it’s deadly accurate, and thanks to the wonders of modern technology, you can get it right on Amazon without having to fly to Japan.
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Tissot Heritage Visodate
This Swiss watch has a classic, almost retro look, which stands out in a world full of flashy, “busier” watches. This is something that men wore when men were still men, and when class was worn with quiet tastefulness.
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Seiko Shinobi Ishigaki
Another Japanese import – thus ensuring it’s a quality watch and making it more valuable to collectors – just look at this baby. It’s beautiful. A perfect dress watch, it looks expensive without being too expensive, which is the sweet spot you want.
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Binlun Gold Skeleton Watch
Of course, if flashy is what you’re after – and you don’t want to pay flashy prices – this is the perfect watch for you. The skeleton design obviously stands out, but the 18k gold plating and freaking rhinestones on the dial really, really stand out. Go big or go home.
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Invicta Pro Diver Watch
This diver watch is water-resistant to 990 feet and unlike most similar style watches, it’s only $98. Shhh, I won’t tell anyone if you won’t.
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Junghan’s ‘Max Bill’
I’m in love with this dress watch. It’s beautiful without being ornate, classy without being too dressy. In short, it’s the perfect businessman’s watch. It looks like something straight out of Mad Men, only without the liver failure and stolen identities.
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Jord Dover Series Skeleton Watch
Good God, this watch is beautiful. That’s because unlike virtually every other watch out there, it’s handcrafted from wood. Yes, it’s a wooden watch. Unique, beautiful, the watch’s “guts” are made from sapphire crystal, and the premium hardwood, sustainably sourced from Brazil and East Africa, make it an unbeatable combination.
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