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Old 4 April 2019, 10:16 AM   #31
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Seiko Presage is a very good option.

My thoughts:

1. Citizen Oceanus (OCW-S100-AJF) - a solid Japanese eBay seller can get you in one for pushing $100 less than Seiya.

2. I bet you could find a minty, used Jean Richard Terrascope for around $500.

3. As mentioned above, I love my Hamilton manual wind Khaki Field (no date, 28,800 ETA movement model); MSRP is $475, but you can def do better than that.

Good luck! I love high value watches.
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Old 4 April 2019, 10:49 AM   #32
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The OP gives insufficient information for us to be helpful (e.g., gender, age, lifestyle, etc.).

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I think the Apple Watch is the most luxury watch for 500 in terms of brand awareness etc.

I’d buy a Hamilton khaki though.
And given this lack of information, I'd agree with this. I honestly think the average person would view an Apple Watch as more impressive and luxurious than anything from Seiko, Hamilton, Tissot, Swiss Army, etc. It wouldn't be my choice but if you're trying to impress the average person with a watch for under $1,000, the Apple Watch is the way to go, especially if they have an iPhone.
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Old 4 April 2019, 01:00 PM   #33
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I think the Apple Watch is the most luxury watch for 500 in terms of brand awareness etc.

I’d buy a Hamilton khaki though.
Apple Watch isn’t a watch, it’s a wrist computer, that will likely stop working after a couple of years... there is nothing luxurious about them...
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Old 4 April 2019, 11:06 PM   #34
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Apple Watch isn’t a watch, it’s a wrist computer, that will likely stop working after a couple of years... there is nothing luxurious about them...
You're my hero. I couldn't agree more.
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Old 4 April 2019, 11:47 PM   #35
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Another vote for Seiko Cocktail
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Old 5 April 2019, 12:38 AM   #36
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And given this lack of information, I'd agree with this. I honestly think the average person would view an Apple Watch as more impressive and luxurious than anything from Seiko, Hamilton, Tissot, Swiss Army, etc. It wouldn't be my choice but if you're trying to impress the average person with a watch for under $1,000, the Apple Watch is the way to go, especially if they have an iPhone.


Exactly. Nothing comes with the brand awareness of Apple in the 500 dollar price point.

Not my choice either and I have an iPhone but just saying
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Old 5 April 2019, 10:39 AM   #37
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My thoughts:

1. Citizen Oceanus (OCW-S100-AJF) - a solid Japanese eBay seller can get you in one for pushing $100 less than Seiya.
+2 for the Oceanus. It is gorgeous looking, syncs to the atomic clock, solar, world time zones, has a perpetual insta-date, all in a package that says class. Check it. I'm thinking about getting one.
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Old 20 May 2019, 07:13 AM   #38
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+2 for the Oceanus. It is gorgeous looking, syncs to the atomic clock, solar, world time zones, has a perpetual insta-date, all in a package that says class. Check it. I'm thinking about getting one.
You mean Casio Oceanus. Not citizen. But yes those are awesome watches. i have two.
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Old 26 May 2019, 05:29 PM   #39
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Seiko or Tissot.

Good friend of mine got automatic Tissot from his parents as high school graduation gift.

It has been his daily and only watch for over 30 years now.


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Old 30 May 2019, 11:53 AM   #40
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Old 2 June 2019, 08:45 AM   #41
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Oris TT1 Diver - can grab a preowned for <$600.
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Old 3 June 2019, 09:48 AM   #42
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Lets be honest here, $500 won't even service a luxury watch. Its a lot of money for some, but in the watch world Rolex at full retail is entry level.

You can get an entry level swiss mechanical for $500 if you do some leg work, but luxury it isn't. Mass produced to a budget, yes. Luxury, no.
As much as I hate to admit it, this is true. I would hardly consider a watch under $500 dollars luxury, regardless of how much money I have to spend. And pedigree has a lot to do with that equation, too.
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Old 9 June 2019, 05:56 AM   #43
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Agreed. Buy a seiko or take a peak at Hamilton. You might be able to find something in that range.


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I second this. Both are awesome!
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Old 16 September 2019, 08:31 PM   #44
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Old 17 September 2019, 03:25 AM   #45
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Agree with many of the Hamilton or Seiko suggestions - some decent items at that price. I’ll only add that you may not want to consider the grey market (even while cheaper) if the new Mfr warranty will be important to the recipient. If there is something wrong with it, some gift recipients may be hesitant to let you know and the mfr warranty would be useful to them

Recently got a Hamilton Murph as a gift for a friend.
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Old 20 September 2019, 06:40 AM   #46
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The Steinhart Ocean 39 Explorer resembles a Rolex 5513 Submariner and has a
Swiss ETA 2824-2 elabore movement. It is a tough dive watch that is resilient and well made. They are selling now for more used than new-because Gnomom only markets 300 at a time and they sell quickly. Own one-impressed.
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Old 16 October 2021, 03:27 PM   #47
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Ran into this old thread. I can suggest the Tissot PRX, the powermatic 80 if you can up the budget a little
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Old 17 October 2021, 02:35 PM   #48
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How about micro brands? Maybe Zelos
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