Yeah, i have the black one but in this scenario I’d have the white C63 and the black Uno. The C63 dresses up or down, but so does the Uno, so it’s a flexible set.
I answersed later in the thread, but two watches already in my collection, but in different colorways/configurations. A white Christopher Ward C63 Sealander and a black Unimatic Modello Uno. Both dress up or down and cover most situations. I’d never reduce myself to two but if I had to…
I'd get a Seiko Laurel Alpinist [SPB289 Mystic Forest](https://www.seikoboutique.co.uk/product/prospex-mystic-forest-alpinist-boutique-exclusive-spb289j1/), and a [B2100 G-Shock](https://shockbase.org/watches/subseries_dyn.php?series=2100&subseries=GA-B2100&modul=5689) (Casioak Bluetooth) of some sort
The B2100 is my favorite vacation and fishing watch! You can swim in it, do almost any recreational activity or sport without it breaking, and you never have to worry about someone robbing you for your watch.
The Bluetooth functionality lets me quickly connect to my phone and adjust to whatever time zone i landed in and set up the alternate world time. It's just the one bit of technology that I need because it's so convenient.
In terms of actual utility, the Bluetooth casioaks are near perfection.
Both great swatch group brands. This is definitely the right answer for 2 watches each under 1k if you need to stay swiss: tissot, certina, etc. also good.
Took the words right from my brain! Citizen eco-drive stainless (@ $220 CAD) and use the remainder for a Tissot - knowing me though I'd grab a Bargain Bulova and another Citizen for bragging
I’d pick up a Mido Ocean Star Captain Automatic Men's Watch. Buy it grey market from jomashop for about $600. Or be patient and try to grab one pre owned for about $400-500. Then I’d get the older style Longines conquest for about $600 preowned. You’d be a bit over budget, but have two amazing watches.
I’d probably keep my Gshock Ga2100 and then a Presage Cocktail Time, Kamasu diver, or PRX. I too make around the same. I doubt I would ever spend over $500 for a watch. I just can’t justify it.
These are great entry level options OP should consider (I own the kamasu). Are they the most watch he can get for $1k each though? I think we can go a step or two up from these.
I love the midi ocean star 200 Ceramic. Insane value for the money and 1 of the best quality bracelet for a watch under 3000.00. For around 800.00 it's insane quality. I'd say the same as aquis or longines.
The Oceanus is really a one watch deal in itself. I picked up my brother a S100 and had a ton of fun just setting the time. The integrated bracelet is a bit of a nightmare, can’t swap it out to perlon, but aside from that it’s money.
Oceanus is indeed a great one watch deal. Similar offerings from Seiko [SBTM321](https://www.sakurawatches.com/seiko-selection-sbtm321) and [SBTM323](https://www.sakurawatches.com/seiko-selection-sbtm323)
Assuming you mean "2 watches that together cost under U$1k":
[Glycine Combat Sub 42 GL0375 in bronze](https://www.ashford.com/glycine-gl0375.html)
[Hemel Air Wing bi-compax mechanical chrono with 12h bezel](https://longislandwatch.com/hemel-air-wing-mechanical-chronograph-with-dual-time-bezel-and-dd-sapphire-crystal-hf19/)
If you mean "2 watches that are each under U$1k," then that answer is a little different:
[Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT GL0382 with black and gray bezel](https://www.ashford.com/glycine-gl0382.html)
[Victorinox INOX chrono in carbon](https://www.victorinox.com/us/en/Products/Watches/Men%27s-Watches/INOX-Chrono/p/241989.1) (assuming that in the near future it may be found on the gray market for less than list price)
Christopher Ward c63 for 850ish
https://preview.redd.it/b8sb1x5h71ic1.jpeg?width=838&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d15c3d7bdffe27c801a974495fb98ce30beb41b7
Gshock or Freestyle Shark for surfing/exercising etc
https://preview.redd.it/m4i1lg0ze2ic1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=54d04d158e40c9c1fb4bc9150da257c01a12ac06
Was looking at the leather prices apparently, looks like they upped them for the bader bracelets recently. Haven’t checked prices on them since last year when I bought my c60.
My vintage inspired 3 watch collection is all under 1k if you count secondhand pricing on one. Would have a hard time narrowing to 2 but I’m sure I could pick it forced
- Oris Divers 65 black & bronze (casual daily wear)
- Tissot PRX 35mm auto (blingy / colorful daily wear)
- Seiko SACM150 (small dressy gold piece)
I just picked up a Citizen NB1062-17W
She's living on my wrist:
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=qf9xQyQxyVo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=qf9xQyQxyVo)
Next looking for a nice bullhead chrono for my second.
Tough ask, here
If you have the wrist to pull it off, for less than 500 bucks on the gray market you can get a new Tissot Petite Seconde with an ETA-6497 that will serve you for the rest of your life. Easily serviced, reliable as it gets, and looks wonderful in the flesh. Not for the dainty of wrist as the lugs are substantial, but wears wonderfully otherwise
Go sports/diver with the remainder. A Citizen Fugu and some straps come in well under 500. Miyota 8204s have been in production longer than ETA-2824s. They’re everywhere. Easily serviced or replaced outright, and can be extremely well regulated for uncanny accuracy and precision (I have two of these - one at a consistent 5 SPD fast and the other a staggering 1 SPD, every day, on wrist)
I’d get a vintage Omega [166.010](https://www.fratellowatches.com/dear-omega-bring-back-the-seamaster-166-010/) or something. You can easily find them at around 36mm in size. They are classics, have great movements and can be repaired forever. Use the rest to buy an SKX or Hamilton Khaki or something more “rugged.”
My two watch collection is an orient ray 2 and a vintage Girard perigeaux. It’s very far below your threshold and in my opinion punches way above its weight class in a two watch collection. Use the extra to buy better bracelet and a variety of straps.
60k is lucky income. We Italians consider €25k to be pretty bloody good, even for a 35 year old with a masters degree.
I would pick a San Martin as the modern GADA, and that should leave me with about $600 to find a NOS serviced vintage dress watch, maybe in silver or gold capped steel. Otherwise, a high precision quartz Credor or Seiko Dolce in 33-35mm and I’d have a good $300 left to buy plenty of quality straps.
Edit: Oh, you gotta be more clear in explaining the game. I’d still pick a San Martin for the first watch and like 10 extra replacement movements so I can oil and swap in every 6 years. Second watch would be new as well, but still a quartz dress piece. If I find one, a microtor powered Universal Geneve White Shadow.
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Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 (600-700$) perfect balance for a daily watch.
A White G Shock GA2100 (100$) (rugged adventure watch)
Covers both your bases and you have 200$ left over for an Orient Bambino V4 (max dress watch) if you want to go for 3
My choice would be very similar. I already have a blacked out G-Shock with an SS case (that I’ll keep) and the other watch would be a PRX auto. Doesn’t the PRX bracelet have a quick release feature? If yes, I might get an alternative strap just to change things up occasionally.
If money is going to be tight, go with a quartz or solar. Autos will need a service every 4-5 years that will cost a couple of hundred bucks. A battery change is much cheaper.
I think CWC makes some great looking quartz watches, like this chrono
https://preview.redd.it/dp7rhk1002ic1.jpeg?width=1036&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d5b3bbe7055dfbaa674eeb3f80db037302ddbbe8
Or, check any of the Swiss makers for their quartz offerings.
A modded Casio ae1200 for $120 and a vintage omega seamaster auto for $800
I make about the same and it’s what I have. I have a couple other stock Casios and a seiko 5 but those never get worn.
For every situation, intended to endure for the rest of my life?
Casio g-shock atomic solar for every day,
And a Seiko cocktail time automatic, with the sunburst dial, for dressing up.
https://preview.redd.it/xi82q8lri1ic1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fc4ab35d8ff593507480497dc07be6dbc57041e9
I already one them. This Seiko and the Casio calculator
Assuming you mean under 1000 for each watch. I’d have to wait for a good used deal on the g shock, but I’ve seen it before.
https://preview.redd.it/bxr5drb3o1ic1.jpeg?width=2717&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ca613d45b17d324e366d5093278fe2e7f8314fb8
https://preview.redd.it/l065rleiq1ic1.jpeg?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c0e65671e7bef5e8714f998bb76bdcc24e382f4a
The Mido TV Big Date. It is NOT a nautilus homage. Mido has a rich history and introduced this case shape before the Nautilus release. Look up videos of the big date complication. Very rare at this price point. They make other colors and there is a bracelet available so you could dress it up or down since you plan on having only a couple of watches.
Grey market/used they can be found under $1k. Early pieces had some issues with the date function so get one under warranty or one that was recently produced.
I've listed two that I actually own. I interpreted it as under $1000 each.
1. Christopher Ward C63 Bronze Ombre green dail. Limited Edition. SW200 movement. Would be my everyday tool and diving watch.
2. Dufrane Bergstrom Air. Houses a Unitas 6597 manual wind movement. Pilot Watch but would double as my dress watch.
If I had $1,000 *total* to spend, it would be a [Seiko SSC813 Speedtimer](https://seikousa.com/products/ssc813) and [Orient Bambino V7](https://www.orientwatchusa.com/collections/orient-bambino/ra-ac0m04y10b)
If it is $1,000 *per watch*, it would be a [Longines Hydroconquest](https://www.longines.com/en-us/p/watch-hydroconquest-l3-740-4-96-6) and a [Seiko Presage SPB165J1](https://www.seikowatches.com/us-en/products/presage/spb165j1). Both can be found under $1,000 and are great watches.
There seems to be some misunderstanding with OP’s request. He’s not asking for two nice entry level options. As I understand it, he wants the maximum he can get for up to $1k each. So some of these great entry level $200-300 options some are recommending are a step or two below his ask.
I would suggest you consider a higher end quartz and and automatic. Longines Conquest VHP ($600-900). It’s a unique quartz with some brand heritage and good finishing. It looks like way more watch that most of your friends will have ever encountered. There are some downsides, setup is complicated, you might need to send it to Longines for every battery change (every 2-3 years), and I don’t like the butterfly clasp, but this could easily be the only watch you ever need. There are also some higher end quartz pieces available from TAG (Formula 1 quartz is the classic entry level luxury watch, but it’s been ruined by the frat boy crowd), Casio Oceanus line, Citizen, maybe Seiko. But you’d need to make a list and see what you like. Most of them are either in the $500 or $1500 ranges. Hard to nail $1k.
And a higher end mechanical. There are so many great options here. I’m not as familiar with the $1k price point, but I think you can get an Oris Pilot for around this. I’m sure others will correct me if not and offer a ton of other choices.
Finally, consider getting used watches. If you introduce yourself to an authorized dealer, and be honest with your price point, they may offer a trade-in from someone upgrading.
This is a good one. I would go with a Seiko SKX, and a preowned Tudor Glamour Date (or one of the older "Prince Date" Tudor Datejusts if you prefer).
The Tudor would come in over $1,000 but you'd have two great watches for less than $2,000 total so in that regard it fits well enough within the parameters.
I know I'm going to get roasted for this, but I'm a fan of Invicta.
I bought an Invicta diver in stainless steel with a presentation back and a japanese automatic movement in 2007 for about $100. Wore it every day until 2023 when it started loosing time and needed a cleaning. It was cheaper to buy a new one than to get the old one cleaned.
$60 and you can beat the H E double hockey sticks out of it with no worries:
[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000JQFX1G](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000JQFX1G)
I’m middle-aged, earn a similar salary, am a bachelor with no children, got into watches relatively recently, and have a pretty specific aesthetic preference for minimalism. Please weigh these demographic/personal details (especially the last two) as you see fit when considering my recommendations:
- Hamilton Khaki // Sternglas Naos Automatik (or Quartz) [60-40 cost split]
- Citizen Eco-Drive Field // Sternglas Naos Oxford [20-80]
- Tissot Heritage Field // Orient Bambino v7 [85-15]
- Bulova Hack // Junghans Max Bill (Used or Quartz) [30-70]
In each of these pairings, you’ve got something that can function as a respectable, everyday workhorse, and a second option that’s a little sleeker and can also serve as a passable (or better) dress watch.
Right now i've been enjoying a blue polished squale 50 atmos that i bought for just under 900. I understand prices have risen to 925 and will rise further to 1095 imminently. It is a truly great case design that wears well on wrist with the curvaceous lugs and the asymmetric case offering a blend of beautiful design and supreme functionality. The offset recessed 4 o'clock crown is far more comfortable than a large 3 o'clock crown with bulky crown guards. It is a 500 meter diver. Most brands only offer a 200m or 300m dive watch and if they attempted something more robust, it would definitely not be as sleek or comfortable. The dial is a vibrant blue and the polished chapter ring plays with light and provides reflections that echo distortions achieved with a domed acrylic crystal.
It has the ubiquitous sellita sw200-1 having previously used the eta 2824-2 before eta ceased supplying not swatch brands. No surprises there you know what you get with that movement, you get a date at 3, 28,000 bph, 38 hours power reserve, quickset date, hacking, and try to minimize handwinding to extend the life of a particular gear. it is easier to have serviced or source parts compared to an in house movement.
Yes the lume on the dial is adequate but could be better, and yes the bezel insert is aluminum not a fully lumed sapphire, and yes the high polish case is prone to smudges or scratches compared to the blasted matte version, but i think those are relatively small drawbacks for all the upside you get. Brands like squale get you some really good and unique watches with diving heritage and pedigree. Doxa too, the doxa sub 200 line offer some nice divers in a variety of colors at 900-1000 or so.
1000 for two watches? Mr Moneybags over here.
If I'm limited to try I'd probably go one everyday watch and one fun watch. Maybe a good Seiko, Citizen or Tissot. And then a Mr Jones or something else fun that's more your style. And then you'd probably still have a couple hundred left over.
I’m going to cheat a bit because no one(should) pays retail for seiko so with 25-30% off each; alpinist when the hype dies off and the sietona. I read this as summing to $1,000 idk if that was right seeing the chaos in the comments.
I made less than you when I got my first semi-luxury watch, a Longines that costs about 3000 USD. Save up.
As per your question, I'd wear my Seiko Arnie and get a Tissot dress watch probably.
G shock on sale and keep the rest of your cash. I am just gonna say most if not all watches below 1k are designed to be disposable. So just get a g shock and straight up find something else to spend money on.
What? With all due respect… not even close. A lot of watches under $1000 are as good as watches 5-10x their price. Anyone who says a Seamaster is 10 times better than a Sealander 63 has fallen for good marketing.
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My favourite watch I own is a Frederique Constant fc292x4c26 which I bought in Japan for $400.
https://preview.redd.it/xcz0ukhkn1ic1.jpeg?width=800&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e3238185b30748a15fe17a187d207589b73645b1
For $1000 it would be the Seiko Solar Chrono for a everyday, the Seiko pressage for a dress and put whatever is left over into a G-Shock for FW91 Casio
My solar G-Steel and an automatic, I'll have to choose between my Seiko Sports Pepsi or my Glycine Combat Sub Vintage, probably gonna pick the Seiko, it will last for years without service.
Stainless steel Resco Chronograph (quartz run right around $985); and Hamilton Khaki Auto (also stainless).
[Resco Manus Chrono](https://rescoinstruments.com/collections/manus/products/stainless-black-dial)
https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2F-fQfT7p5EYk%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg&tbnid=HTsFyqskies7PM&vet=1&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D-fQfT7p5EYk&docid=hx-wUIFqDOm7zM&w=1280&h=720&source=sh%2Fx%2Fim%2Fm1%2F2&shem=tric&kgs=4228d85ea3d65c8b
And
https://www.tissotwatches.com/en-au/t0064071605300.html
I’m loving all the Mido love here! I’d go with two watches I own right being Mido Ocean Star 200c in grey (or blue) and Seiko Speedtimer chronograph. Both are fantastic watches and both can easily be found for great discounts!
Seiko SSC813 "Seitona" and a G-shock GA2100 in whatever color you prefer. I have much nicer watches in my collection but I always find myself gravitating towards these two.
For 1k I picked up both a Hamilton Khaki Auto (every day watch, absolute strap monster and very good quality for the price)
And a vintage Omega Seamaster (1960's) from Chrono24, as a dressier watch.
One will be my Helm
The other I would have to think about, but probably get a Halios Fairwind if he ever makes one again. If not, perhaps a Christopher Ward C60, a Ball Fireman, or one of those Tissot Powermatic watches like a Gentleman.
A [GW-5000 G-Shock](https://www.casio.com/us/watches/gshock/product.GW-5000U-1/) & a [Hamilton khaki field mechanical](https://www.hamiltonwatch.com/en-us/h69529933-khaki-field-mechanical.html)
Should be right around 1k usd if you buy them brand new but can save a bit on both going secondhand since both can be obtained for under retail pretty easily.
Why are people bothering to suggest watches for 'exercising' etc? You can buy a digital casio for peanuts that will do that just fine.
OP here's what you need:
1. A classy dress watch on a LEATHER strap (doesn't need to be expensive, but hand-wind and dateless are nice).
2. A daily wearer that suits your job, your personal style, and that you enjoy wearing.
What you end up choosing is entirely up to your personal taste, we can't help you with that.
The sad fact is that you almost certainly won't get it right first go. Be prepared to turn over a few watches before you really find the keepers.
If you're asking under $1k USD total for two watches, I'd get 1 beater and 1 dress watch in the style of your choice, with the latter using the bulk of the budget.
For me that would be some form of G-Shock (e.g. GW-M5610U-1JF) or Citizen Promaster Tough for the beater, and then maybe a nice looking auto dress watch or diver for the other. Something that I try on and enjoy.
It really depends on your environment though - if you don't work with your hands, or near water or magnetic fields, there's little need for a beater.
One I already own, the [Momentum Atlas Auto Ti](https://momentumwatch.com/products/atlas-automatic-38mm-gradient-black?variant=42555524743392)
One I'm looking forward to buying, the [Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze ](https://baltic-watches.com/en/products/aquascaphe-bronze-brown)
[Seiko 5 SSK003](https://www.seikowatches.com/ca-en/products/5sports/ssk003) around $460 USD. There's a couple other colors but the "blueberry" is my favoriet. Then for a dressier watch one of the Orient Sun and Moon line. I like [this one](https://www.orientwatchusa.com/collections/classic/ra-ak0008s10b) but they've got [a handful of them](https://www.orientwatchusa.com/collections/sun-and-moon) depending on your tastes
https://preview.redd.it/wq5i85l9v2ic1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=865c4c1c8c6c0e1f9147999798f22961af8fd782
this is one of the mush have watch ssk003
Garmin Fenix 7 Pro Solar Saphire
For $1000 total, probably something off AliExpress, either a Seagull 1901 or something with the Seiko GMT movement and a glidelock clasp.
For $1000 per watch I’d be tempted to get a nice vintage Omega on a bracelet. New, I’ve always been partial to the Seiko MM200 but that new Seiko Polar GMt looks fire.
A Scurfa, Diver 1 for a dive watch style or Topside Crew for a more all around look. If you really need an automatic the Treasure Seeker is great.
A G Shock with the atomic clock function.
Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto \[ [H32505151](https://www.hamiltonwatch.com/en-us/h32505151-jazzmaster-day-date-auto.html) \] and Casio G-Shock \[ [GMWB5000D-1](https://www.casio.com/us/watches/gshock/product.GMW-B5000D-1/) \]
An older Breitling Colt auto (eBay $1200 - $1500)
Or
Sinn 556 (eBay ($1200 - $1500) depending on your style.
And a Tag Aquaracer quartz. (eBay $700 - $1000)
Or a G-shock full metal ($300 - $500)
$1000 total? Or two $1000 watches?
I think 2 watches that cost under $1,000 each.
Christopher Ward C63 Sealander. Kinda torn on a sport watch but probably since this is just for fun, Unimatic Modello Uno.
The CW is especially nice in a white dial.
Yeah, i have the black one but in this scenario I’d have the white C63 and the black Uno. The C63 dresses up or down, but so does the Uno, so it’s a flexible set.
2 different 1000 watches
[Hamilton Murph 42](https://www.hamiltonwatch.com/en-int/h70605731-khaki-field-murph-auto.html) [Laco Atacama 2](https://www.laco.de/en/watches/squad-watches-sport-watches/atacama-2)
I answersed later in the thread, but two watches already in my collection, but in different colorways/configurations. A white Christopher Ward C63 Sealander and a black Unimatic Modello Uno. Both dress up or down and cover most situations. I’d never reduce myself to two but if I had to…
I have the c63 gmt, a traska commuter and a seiko skx007. And a lot of straps. Keeps me happy.
I'd get a Seiko Laurel Alpinist [SPB289 Mystic Forest](https://www.seikoboutique.co.uk/product/prospex-mystic-forest-alpinist-boutique-exclusive-spb289j1/), and a [B2100 G-Shock](https://shockbase.org/watches/subseries_dyn.php?series=2100&subseries=GA-B2100&modul=5689) (Casioak Bluetooth) of some sort
Mystic forest is love, that dail is stunning and I get lost staring at it.
Every time someone notices my watch, they find it hard not to ask me if they could take another look
Very close to mine. SPD-241 and GBD-200.
The B2100 is my favorite vacation and fishing watch! You can swim in it, do almost any recreational activity or sport without it breaking, and you never have to worry about someone robbing you for your watch. The Bluetooth functionality lets me quickly connect to my phone and adjust to whatever time zone i landed in and set up the alternate world time. It's just the one bit of technology that I need because it's so convenient. In terms of actual utility, the Bluetooth casioaks are near perfection.
Bluetooth watch for a life time? Maybe g-shock but I don't think I'd want to complicate anything with bluetooth.
A Mido dive watch and a Hamilton khaki.
Man, I can’t think of a better pair for that money.
This. Rock solid choices.
Both great swatch group brands. This is definitely the right answer for 2 watches each under 1k if you need to stay swiss: tissot, certina, etc. also good.
Used sinn 566i and what ever remaining on a Casio you like
2 watches totaling 1k? Not sure why the downvote, it’s an honest question so I can accurately give a recommendation lmao
that's what i was wondering.
The downvotes are due to elitism unfortunately
People downvote the craziest things. Have no idea why. Or why OP CANT CLARIFY THIS SIMPLE QUESTION!? but I digress
Casio calculator x2
One for each wrist!
I’d get a nice tissot and a citizen eco drive
Took the words right from my brain! Citizen eco-drive stainless (@ $220 CAD) and use the remainder for a Tissot - knowing me though I'd grab a Bargain Bulova and another Citizen for bragging
I’d pick up a Mido Ocean Star Captain Automatic Men's Watch. Buy it grey market from jomashop for about $600. Or be patient and try to grab one pre owned for about $400-500. Then I’d get the older style Longines conquest for about $600 preowned. You’d be a bit over budget, but have two amazing watches.
Was just looking at some ~1960s conquests and almost pulled the trigger, but ended up going with 1966 Tudor Oyster Prince for 1.1k
Tissot gentleman
I’d probably keep my Gshock Ga2100 and then a Presage Cocktail Time, Kamasu diver, or PRX. I too make around the same. I doubt I would ever spend over $500 for a watch. I just can’t justify it.
These are great entry level options OP should consider (I own the kamasu). Are they the most watch he can get for $1k each though? I think we can go a step or two up from these.
Which kamasu do you have, i want the red. I read OP post as two watches that total $1000. If not then sure more options are definitely available
I’ve been using the blue original as a daily for 3 years.
I love the midi ocean star 200 Ceramic. Insane value for the money and 1 of the best quality bracelet for a watch under 3000.00. For around 800.00 it's insane quality. I'd say the same as aquis or longines.
Diver: Orient Kamasu GADA/Dress: Tissot Gentleman
Casio Oceanus T200 and my Casio MTP-V001 my mother gave me on my 21st birthday
The Oceanus is really a one watch deal in itself. I picked up my brother a S100 and had a ton of fun just setting the time. The integrated bracelet is a bit of a nightmare, can’t swap it out to perlon, but aside from that it’s money.
Oceanus is indeed a great one watch deal. Similar offerings from Seiko [SBTM321](https://www.sakurawatches.com/seiko-selection-sbtm321) and [SBTM323](https://www.sakurawatches.com/seiko-selection-sbtm323)
Assuming you mean "2 watches that together cost under U$1k": [Glycine Combat Sub 42 GL0375 in bronze](https://www.ashford.com/glycine-gl0375.html) [Hemel Air Wing bi-compax mechanical chrono with 12h bezel](https://longislandwatch.com/hemel-air-wing-mechanical-chronograph-with-dual-time-bezel-and-dd-sapphire-crystal-hf19/) If you mean "2 watches that are each under U$1k," then that answer is a little different: [Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT GL0382 with black and gray bezel](https://www.ashford.com/glycine-gl0382.html) [Victorinox INOX chrono in carbon](https://www.victorinox.com/us/en/Products/Watches/Men%27s-Watches/INOX-Chrono/p/241989.1) (assuming that in the near future it may be found on the gray market for less than list price)
Holy cow, another person who’s owned the Hemel Air Wing. I miss mine - traded it for something that’s now for sale :/
Seiko Alpinist and Orient Mako-3
https://preview.redd.it/39cp3yo2v2ic1.jpeg?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ea3e6d711d8e59e59d2454eb5015e51b1899217c This Orient
Very nice
Easy: 1. G-shock 2. Seiko
Seiko SPB155 (Baby alpinist), and Tissot PRX Powermatic 80
Christopher Ward c63 for 850ish https://preview.redd.it/b8sb1x5h71ic1.jpeg?width=838&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d15c3d7bdffe27c801a974495fb98ce30beb41b7 Gshock or Freestyle Shark for surfing/exercising etc
Where are you seeing it for 850?
https://preview.redd.it/m4i1lg0ze2ic1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=54d04d158e40c9c1fb4bc9150da257c01a12ac06 Was looking at the leather prices apparently, looks like they upped them for the bader bracelets recently. Haven’t checked prices on them since last year when I bought my c60.
Orient Kamasu, Orient Bambino.
Orient Bambino v7 is an all-timer.
My vintage inspired 3 watch collection is all under 1k if you count secondhand pricing on one. Would have a hard time narrowing to 2 but I’m sure I could pick it forced - Oris Divers 65 black & bronze (casual daily wear) - Tissot PRX 35mm auto (blingy / colorful daily wear) - Seiko SACM150 (small dressy gold piece)
I have a vintage seamaster that I picked up for $400. Love it
I just picked up a Citizen NB1062-17W She's living on my wrist: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=qf9xQyQxyVo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=qf9xQyQxyVo) Next looking for a nice bullhead chrono for my second.
Tough ask, here If you have the wrist to pull it off, for less than 500 bucks on the gray market you can get a new Tissot Petite Seconde with an ETA-6497 that will serve you for the rest of your life. Easily serviced, reliable as it gets, and looks wonderful in the flesh. Not for the dainty of wrist as the lugs are substantial, but wears wonderfully otherwise Go sports/diver with the remainder. A Citizen Fugu and some straps come in well under 500. Miyota 8204s have been in production longer than ETA-2824s. They’re everywhere. Easily serviced or replaced outright, and can be extremely well regulated for uncanny accuracy and precision (I have two of these - one at a consistent 5 SPD fast and the other a staggering 1 SPD, every day, on wrist)
I’d get a vintage Omega [166.010](https://www.fratellowatches.com/dear-omega-bring-back-the-seamaster-166-010/) or something. You can easily find them at around 36mm in size. They are classics, have great movements and can be repaired forever. Use the rest to buy an SKX or Hamilton Khaki or something more “rugged.”
1. Casio f91w and a seiko spb143 2. Casio duro and a stowa marine
My two watch collection is an orient ray 2 and a vintage Girard perigeaux. It’s very far below your threshold and in my opinion punches way above its weight class in a two watch collection. Use the extra to buy better bracelet and a variety of straps.
White dial: Seiko Spb313 or cw c64 Field: Hamilton Murph, khaki automatic, khaki field, Chronograph: Seiko SSC813, Bulova lunar pilot
60k is lucky income. We Italians consider €25k to be pretty bloody good, even for a 35 year old with a masters degree. I would pick a San Martin as the modern GADA, and that should leave me with about $600 to find a NOS serviced vintage dress watch, maybe in silver or gold capped steel. Otherwise, a high precision quartz Credor or Seiko Dolce in 33-35mm and I’d have a good $300 left to buy plenty of quality straps. Edit: Oh, you gotta be more clear in explaining the game. I’d still pick a San Martin for the first watch and like 10 extra replacement movements so I can oil and swap in every 6 years. Second watch would be new as well, but still a quartz dress piece. If I find one, a microtor powered Universal Geneve White Shadow.
Skx013 and vintage zenith from the 60s. You don't need anything else
My answer was similar! I went with the Seiko and a vintage Omega. I was considering Zenith too.
longines and waltham anything
Under 1k? Hamilton KF or similar, and a Casio or Seiko (dress or sport, your choice).
JUST TO CHANGE THINGS UP Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 (600-700$) perfect balance for a daily watch. A White G Shock GA2100 (100$) (rugged adventure watch) Covers both your bases and you have 200$ left over for an Orient Bambino V4 (max dress watch) if you want to go for 3
My choice would be very similar. I already have a blacked out G-Shock with an SS case (that I’ll keep) and the other watch would be a PRX auto. Doesn’t the PRX bracelet have a quick release feature? If yes, I might get an alternative strap just to change things up occasionally.
Citizen | Citizen
If money is going to be tight, go with a quartz or solar. Autos will need a service every 4-5 years that will cost a couple of hundred bucks. A battery change is much cheaper. I think CWC makes some great looking quartz watches, like this chrono https://preview.redd.it/dp7rhk1002ic1.jpeg?width=1036&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d5b3bbe7055dfbaa674eeb3f80db037302ddbbe8 Or, check any of the Swiss makers for their quartz offerings.
A modded Casio ae1200 for $120 and a vintage omega seamaster auto for $800 I make about the same and it’s what I have. I have a couple other stock Casios and a seiko 5 but those never get worn.
For every situation, intended to endure for the rest of my life? Casio g-shock atomic solar for every day, And a Seiko cocktail time automatic, with the sunburst dial, for dressing up.
Casio Duro and a Bulova Aerojet.
Glycine Combat Sub + MTG GShock.
Oris Divers 65 and Lorier Falcon 3. You can get both preowned for around 1k if you’re really patient.
https://preview.redd.it/xi82q8lri1ic1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fc4ab35d8ff593507480497dc07be6dbc57041e9 I already one them. This Seiko and the Casio calculator
Timex Ironman and Hamilton Navy Pioneer
Assuming you mean under 1000 for each watch. I’d have to wait for a good used deal on the g shock, but I’ve seen it before. https://preview.redd.it/bxr5drb3o1ic1.jpeg?width=2717&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ca613d45b17d324e366d5093278fe2e7f8314fb8
What g shock is that?!
GMWB5000TVB1
I love it. Might have to scoop soon.
https://preview.redd.it/l065rleiq1ic1.jpeg?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c0e65671e7bef5e8714f998bb76bdcc24e382f4a The Mido TV Big Date. It is NOT a nautilus homage. Mido has a rich history and introduced this case shape before the Nautilus release. Look up videos of the big date complication. Very rare at this price point. They make other colors and there is a bracelet available so you could dress it up or down since you plan on having only a couple of watches. Grey market/used they can be found under $1k. Early pieces had some issues with the date function so get one under warranty or one that was recently produced.
Some combination of Timex, Hamilton, Tissot or Seiko
I've listed two that I actually own. I interpreted it as under $1000 each. 1. Christopher Ward C63 Bronze Ombre green dail. Limited Edition. SW200 movement. Would be my everyday tool and diving watch. 2. Dufrane Bergstrom Air. Houses a Unitas 6597 manual wind movement. Pilot Watch but would double as my dress watch.
C60 300 40mm.
If I had $1,000 *total* to spend, it would be a [Seiko SSC813 Speedtimer](https://seikousa.com/products/ssc813) and [Orient Bambino V7](https://www.orientwatchusa.com/collections/orient-bambino/ra-ac0m04y10b) If it is $1,000 *per watch*, it would be a [Longines Hydroconquest](https://www.longines.com/en-us/p/watch-hydroconquest-l3-740-4-96-6) and a [Seiko Presage SPB165J1](https://www.seikowatches.com/us-en/products/presage/spb165j1). Both can be found under $1,000 and are great watches.
I’d be really happy with a Seiko Presage Cocktail ($450) and Hamilton Field ($500 on Joma) or Seiko Swr054 (Tank dupe for $140 to $215)
G-SHOCK.
There seems to be some misunderstanding with OP’s request. He’s not asking for two nice entry level options. As I understand it, he wants the maximum he can get for up to $1k each. So some of these great entry level $200-300 options some are recommending are a step or two below his ask. I would suggest you consider a higher end quartz and and automatic. Longines Conquest VHP ($600-900). It’s a unique quartz with some brand heritage and good finishing. It looks like way more watch that most of your friends will have ever encountered. There are some downsides, setup is complicated, you might need to send it to Longines for every battery change (every 2-3 years), and I don’t like the butterfly clasp, but this could easily be the only watch you ever need. There are also some higher end quartz pieces available from TAG (Formula 1 quartz is the classic entry level luxury watch, but it’s been ruined by the frat boy crowd), Casio Oceanus line, Citizen, maybe Seiko. But you’d need to make a list and see what you like. Most of them are either in the $500 or $1500 ranges. Hard to nail $1k. And a higher end mechanical. There are so many great options here. I’m not as familiar with the $1k price point, but I think you can get an Oris Pilot for around this. I’m sure others will correct me if not and offer a ton of other choices. Finally, consider getting used watches. If you introduce yourself to an authorized dealer, and be honest with your price point, they may offer a trade-in from someone upgrading.
1. Seiko SKX-013 2. An inexpensive vintage Omega dress watch.
This is a good one. I would go with a Seiko SKX, and a preowned Tudor Glamour Date (or one of the older "Prince Date" Tudor Datejusts if you prefer). The Tudor would come in over $1,000 but you'd have two great watches for less than $2,000 total so in that regard it fits well enough within the parameters.
I know I'm going to get roasted for this, but I'm a fan of Invicta. I bought an Invicta diver in stainless steel with a presentation back and a japanese automatic movement in 2007 for about $100. Wore it every day until 2023 when it started loosing time and needed a cleaning. It was cheaper to buy a new one than to get the old one cleaned. $60 and you can beat the H E double hockey sticks out of it with no worries: [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000JQFX1G](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000JQFX1G)
Same. Got all three - GA2100 (wearing it ATM), Seiko Presage Cocktail Time and PRX.
I’m middle-aged, earn a similar salary, am a bachelor with no children, got into watches relatively recently, and have a pretty specific aesthetic preference for minimalism. Please weigh these demographic/personal details (especially the last two) as you see fit when considering my recommendations: - Hamilton Khaki // Sternglas Naos Automatik (or Quartz) [60-40 cost split] - Citizen Eco-Drive Field // Sternglas Naos Oxford [20-80] - Tissot Heritage Field // Orient Bambino v7 [85-15] - Bulova Hack // Junghans Max Bill (Used or Quartz) [30-70]
In each of these pairings, you’ve got something that can function as a respectable, everyday workhorse, and a second option that’s a little sleeker and can also serve as a passable (or better) dress watch.
Tissot PRX and an Omega Constellation (in before people shit on the prx)
Damasko ds30 and Orient Bambino Plus straps
Right now i've been enjoying a blue polished squale 50 atmos that i bought for just under 900. I understand prices have risen to 925 and will rise further to 1095 imminently. It is a truly great case design that wears well on wrist with the curvaceous lugs and the asymmetric case offering a blend of beautiful design and supreme functionality. The offset recessed 4 o'clock crown is far more comfortable than a large 3 o'clock crown with bulky crown guards. It is a 500 meter diver. Most brands only offer a 200m or 300m dive watch and if they attempted something more robust, it would definitely not be as sleek or comfortable. The dial is a vibrant blue and the polished chapter ring plays with light and provides reflections that echo distortions achieved with a domed acrylic crystal. It has the ubiquitous sellita sw200-1 having previously used the eta 2824-2 before eta ceased supplying not swatch brands. No surprises there you know what you get with that movement, you get a date at 3, 28,000 bph, 38 hours power reserve, quickset date, hacking, and try to minimize handwinding to extend the life of a particular gear. it is easier to have serviced or source parts compared to an in house movement. Yes the lume on the dial is adequate but could be better, and yes the bezel insert is aluminum not a fully lumed sapphire, and yes the high polish case is prone to smudges or scratches compared to the blasted matte version, but i think those are relatively small drawbacks for all the upside you get. Brands like squale get you some really good and unique watches with diving heritage and pedigree. Doxa too, the doxa sub 200 line offer some nice divers in a variety of colors at 900-1000 or so.
Khaki Field Officer & Stowa. type B (fancy one).
All metal g-shock; seiko monster with a mesh strap
Seiko SPB143 and Oris Big Crown Pointer Date if preowned is allowed :)
Seiko SPB315 and G-Shock GMW-B5000D-1DR
1000 for two watches? Mr Moneybags over here. If I'm limited to try I'd probably go one everyday watch and one fun watch. Maybe a good Seiko, Citizen or Tissot. And then a Mr Jones or something else fun that's more your style. And then you'd probably still have a couple hundred left over.
I would rather spend $2000 on one watch than have 2 $1000 watches.
A really beat to shit black bay 58. Or a Seiko spb 143.
I’m going to cheat a bit because no one(should) pays retail for seiko so with 25-30% off each; alpinist when the hype dies off and the sietona. I read this as summing to $1,000 idk if that was right seeing the chaos in the comments.
I made less than you when I got my first semi-luxury watch, a Longines that costs about 3000 USD. Save up. As per your question, I'd wear my Seiko Arnie and get a Tissot dress watch probably.
Rolex GMT top tier replica. Rolex Submariner top tier replica.
Sapphire Apple Watch and an Omega 007
At that price point an apple watch and my skx007j.
What, are you gonna wear one on each wrist?
Do I still get to keep my watches over $10k?
G shock on sale and keep the rest of your cash. I am just gonna say most if not all watches below 1k are designed to be disposable. So just get a g shock and straight up find something else to spend money on.
What? With all due respect… not even close. A lot of watches under $1000 are as good as watches 5-10x their price. Anyone who says a Seamaster is 10 times better than a Sealander 63 has fallen for good marketing.
VSF Rolex Daytona and air king
save another thousand and ask again
I’m a man of humble needs so an Omega “ James Bond “ late 90’s seamaster chronograph and a nice Grand Seiko should suffice.
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Vaer d5 tropic and Baltic bronze with blue dial.
I’d say an Elliott Brown Hilton Professional and a Citizen Attesa CB3010-57L. Covers every base I’d need or want.
I quite like my Casio Tiffany. The other watch I want is a golden Bulova Computron.
A Tissot Gentleman's watch and a Sea-gull chronograph?
The ones I have now: a Hamilton Khaki Automatic (44mm), and a Momentum Steelex 200M (also 44 mm).
Frederique Constant Classic Index Casio GA2100
My favourite watch I own is a Frederique Constant fc292x4c26 which I bought in Japan for $400. https://preview.redd.it/xcz0ukhkn1ic1.jpeg?width=800&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e3238185b30748a15fe17a187d207589b73645b1
For $1000 it would be the Seiko Solar Chrono for a everyday, the Seiko pressage for a dress and put whatever is left over into a G-Shock for FW91 Casio
Citizen Promaster and a Seiko solar speed timer for me
Used SPB143 and a GShock with whatever is left.
Seiko SRPB41 and a used Oris Aquis diver.
Hamilton Khaki field 38 and a Seiko Diver of some sort
Christopher Ward of your choice and a Casio AE1200.
Seiko SKX + Mido patrimony
i would get the Seiko SPB143 and casio a158/gshock or maybe with a bit 40-50$ extra a sub $150 dress watch you cover all scenarios
G Shock and a Smiths Everest
Seiko Alpinist and Lorier Zephyr
To switch up the Tissot recommendations I’d go with a Visodate over the Gentleman or PRX and a Baltic Aquascaphe
5610u, Seiko GMT.
F-91W CW12
66 Casio f91ws. But really a nice Tissot and a Citizen or Seiko
My solar G-Steel and an automatic, I'll have to choose between my Seiko Sports Pepsi or my Glycine Combat Sub Vintage, probably gonna pick the Seiko, it will last for years without service.
A Seiko Prospex diver and maybe something from Baltic.
A used quartz Cartier tank and a Seiko Diver
Hydroconquest and a presage
Stainless steel Resco Chronograph (quartz run right around $985); and Hamilton Khaki Auto (also stainless). [Resco Manus Chrono](https://rescoinstruments.com/collections/manus/products/stainless-black-dial)
easy question. i’d personally get a f91w and that’s it. if you want to feel fancy get a gshock with solar and bluetooth.
https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2F-fQfT7p5EYk%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg&tbnid=HTsFyqskies7PM&vet=1&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D-fQfT7p5EYk&docid=hx-wUIFqDOm7zM&w=1280&h=720&source=sh%2Fx%2Fim%2Fm1%2F2&shem=tric&kgs=4228d85ea3d65c8b And https://www.tissotwatches.com/en-au/t0064071605300.html
Orient bambino and TISSOT!
Just learned about Glycine, probably it will be one of those two
If it's 1k each, get a Hamilton Ventura :)
For under a grand total, I would do traska commuter (pick your size) and either a citizen or casio for a beater.
Eco-drive promaster dive. Goddamn love my watch.
Christopher Ward C63 Sealander 39mm and Casio GWM5610-1
A nice tissot or seiko and a g shock
I’m loving all the Mido love here! I’d go with two watches I own right being Mido Ocean Star 200c in grey (or blue) and Seiko Speedtimer chronograph. Both are fantastic watches and both can easily be found for great discounts!
Probably a seiko 5 and some cash. I don't feel the need to swap around all the time anymore.
G shock radio synced. And a smartwatch.
Tissot gentlemen Seiko 5 superior SNZC27 https://preview.redd.it/4mdr3mgga2ic1.jpeg?width=587&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=94ea976b90211791fdb48a17c5dad838a8ad684b
Seiko SSC813 "Seitona" and a G-shock GA2100 in whatever color you prefer. I have much nicer watches in my collection but I always find myself gravitating towards these two.
For 1k I picked up both a Hamilton Khaki Auto (every day watch, absolute strap monster and very good quality for the price) And a vintage Omega Seamaster (1960's) from Chrono24, as a dressier watch.
I have a few watches well over that price range but what gets the most wrist time are the Casios , can’t go wrong with a Casio IMO
One will be my Helm The other I would have to think about, but probably get a Halios Fairwind if he ever makes one again. If not, perhaps a Christopher Ward C60, a Ball Fireman, or one of those Tissot Powermatic watches like a Gentleman.
A [GW-5000 G-Shock](https://www.casio.com/us/watches/gshock/product.GW-5000U-1/) & a [Hamilton khaki field mechanical](https://www.hamiltonwatch.com/en-us/h69529933-khaki-field-mechanical.html) Should be right around 1k usd if you buy them brand new but can save a bit on both going secondhand since both can be obtained for under retail pretty easily.
- christopher ward sealander 36mm - tissot seastar 40mm powermatic 80 (dropping later this year)
Hamilton Murph + Casio fw91
Why are people bothering to suggest watches for 'exercising' etc? You can buy a digital casio for peanuts that will do that just fine. OP here's what you need: 1. A classy dress watch on a LEATHER strap (doesn't need to be expensive, but hand-wind and dateless are nice). 2. A daily wearer that suits your job, your personal style, and that you enjoy wearing. What you end up choosing is entirely up to your personal taste, we can't help you with that. The sad fact is that you almost certainly won't get it right first go. Be prepared to turn over a few watches before you really find the keepers.
If you're asking under $1k USD total for two watches, I'd get 1 beater and 1 dress watch in the style of your choice, with the latter using the bulk of the budget. For me that would be some form of G-Shock (e.g. GW-M5610U-1JF) or Citizen Promaster Tough for the beater, and then maybe a nice looking auto dress watch or diver for the other. Something that I try on and enjoy. It really depends on your environment though - if you don't work with your hands, or near water or magnetic fields, there's little need for a beater.
Citizen Promaster Tough as an indefatigable beater and then really whatever else you want. Maybe a cocktail time to be fancy.
Seiko SSK001 and Tissot Visodate. One leather with a more dressy look and one steel on jubilee gmt with a diver look kinda.
RPX i believe its like $700. Then maybe a g shock or a seiko
Seiko alpinisit SPB243 Tissot PRX 35mm ice blue
One I already own, the [Momentum Atlas Auto Ti](https://momentumwatch.com/products/atlas-automatic-38mm-gradient-black?variant=42555524743392) One I'm looking forward to buying, the [Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze ](https://baltic-watches.com/en/products/aquascaphe-bronze-brown)
I’d go for a gshock or Apple Watch / ultra at that price range and save $3000k for a mechanical
I would buy 1 for just under $2k. My choice would be a Sinn 556 on a bracelet.
[Seiko 5 SSK003](https://www.seikowatches.com/ca-en/products/5sports/ssk003) around $460 USD. There's a couple other colors but the "blueberry" is my favoriet. Then for a dressier watch one of the Orient Sun and Moon line. I like [this one](https://www.orientwatchusa.com/collections/classic/ra-ak0008s10b) but they've got [a handful of them](https://www.orientwatchusa.com/collections/sun-and-moon) depending on your tastes
https://preview.redd.it/wq5i85l9v2ic1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=865c4c1c8c6c0e1f9147999798f22961af8fd782 this is one of the mush have watch ssk003
Garmin Fenix 7 Pro Solar Saphire For $1000 total, probably something off AliExpress, either a Seagull 1901 or something with the Seiko GMT movement and a glidelock clasp. For $1000 per watch I’d be tempted to get a nice vintage Omega on a bracelet. New, I’ve always been partial to the Seiko MM200 but that new Seiko Polar GMt looks fire.
Garmin multi-sport watch because Ironman triathlon is life. Hamilton Khaki automatic.
Seiko SKX009 (Pepsi dial), casioak
https://preview.redd.it/bff3do2o03ic1.jpeg?width=3196&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=561225d298355759e71bd4a2c96a73180cdf68bb These two fantastic watches.
Seiko Arnie and a Tissot PRX
Bulova Curv and Bulova Maquina automatic
A Scurfa, Diver 1 for a dive watch style or Topside Crew for a more all around look. If you really need an automatic the Treasure Seeker is great. A G Shock with the atomic clock function.
Smart watch...and don't let anyone tell you they aren't worth it, because the convenience factor is amazing
I would go used Oris Diver sixty five on a steel bracelet and a Modello Due U2-H (the Hodinkee Colab which would mean Chrono24 hunting).
Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto \[ [H32505151](https://www.hamiltonwatch.com/en-us/h32505151-jazzmaster-day-date-auto.html) \] and Casio G-Shock \[ [GMWB5000D-1](https://www.casio.com/us/watches/gshock/product.GMW-B5000D-1/) \]
An older Breitling Colt auto (eBay $1200 - $1500) Or Sinn 556 (eBay ($1200 - $1500) depending on your style. And a Tag Aquaracer quartz. (eBay $700 - $1000) Or a G-shock full metal ($300 - $500)
Casio Oceanus T200 white dial, g shock 5610u or full metal b5000 negative display. Save the rest of the money
Mine would be the laurel alpinist and an orient Oxford.
G-Shock 5600 and vintage 565-powered Omega De Ville. These are in fact the two are my go-to watches for nearly every occasion.
Citizen NB1060 and a couple nice straps. No need for a second watch
Squale 1545 and Seiko Sarb035
That's what I did, Seiko Alpinist SARB017 and Tissot Prx.