The 5 Best Watches Under $1000

The PRX is an easy watch to understand once you put it on. The bracelet is a big part of its appeal, the blue dial has real depth, and the Powermatic 80 makes it more than just a good-looking sports watch. At this price, Tissot gets a lot right without making the PRX feel like a collection of specifications.

The DS Action Diver takes the specifications of a serious dive watch and puts them into a surprisingly compact 38mm case. With 300 metres of water resistance, proper dive certification and an 80-hour automatic movement, there is very little here that is just for show.

The Murph may be best known for its role in Interstellar, but the 38mm version stands on its own. It has the clarity and simplicity of a field watch, while the cathedral hands and black leather strap give it a slightly more refined side. It is one of those watches that rarely feels out of place.

The Lunar Pilot brings genuine Apollo 15 history together with Bulova's unusual 262 kHz high-precision quartz movement. The 45mm case is undeniably large, but if the size works for you, few chronographs under $1,000 have this much character.

The Blue Moon earns its place with one thing above all else: its dial. Deep blue, highly textured and constantly changing with the light, it gives this Presage a sense of occasion that is difficult to find at anything close to its price.