Before diving in, here are some ground rules:
Dive Watches:

Omega Seamaster Diver 300M

Oris Aquis Date

Oris Divers Sixty-Five

Tudor Black Bay 58

Tudor Pelagos

TAG Heuer Aquaracer

Breitling Superocean Heritage 57

BR 03-92 Diver Black Matte

Sinn U50

Rado Captain Cook Automatic

Seiko Prospex SLA041
Dress Watches:

Omega De Ville Prestige Co-Axial

Longines Master Collection L2.909.4.92.0

Longines Heritage Classic L2.830.4.93.0 (Tuxedo Chronograph)

Cartier Tank Solo XL

Frederique Constant Slimline Moonphase Manufacture

Frederique Constant Classic Worldtimer Manufacture

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Small

Grand Seiko SBGW231

Montblanc 1858 Automatic

Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece Moonphase Retrograde

Junghans Max Bill Chronoscope

Nomos Orion Neomatik 41 Date

Nomos Metro Date Power Reserve
Everyday:

Longines Aviation Big Eye

Omega Railmaster

Tudor Black Bay Chrono

Tudor Black Bay GMT

Tudor North Flag

Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic Chronometer

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph CBM2110.BA0651

IWC Spitfire

IWC Pilot’s Watches Automatic 36

Panerai Radiomir Base Logo 45mm

Panerai Luminor Base Logo

Breitling Navitimer Automatic 41

Bvlgari Aluminium Chronograph

Ming 27.01

Grand Seiko SBGM221

Grand Seiko SBGA285

Ball Trainmaster Manufacture 80 Hours

Bell & Ross BR05

Rado Golden Horse

Sinn 903 St B E

Nomos Tangomat GMT

Bulova Heritage Chronograph A "Surfboard"
Specifications: Price: $2,950 (automatic), $695 (quartz), Case Size: 38.5mm, Thickness: 16.7mm, Water Resistance: 200m, Movement: Auto Sellita SW510, Power Reserve: 48Hours, Crystal: Sapphire
Bulova rides a retro-style wave with this 1970s-inspired chronograph model that derives its name from the quirky, surfboard-shaped oval that encompasses the two subdials at 3 and 9 o’clock. Like the original model, which was produced for only two years in 1970-’71, the modern watch has a tonneau-shaped 38.5-mm steel case, a set of pump-style chronograph pushers, a tachymeter scale occupying the outer edge of the dial, and oddly shaped, colorful hands for the hours, minutes, stopwatch seconds, and subdials, including the prominent triangular central seconds hand. Bulova offers some models with quartz movements as well as a more high-end version that is equipped with the automatic Sellita SW 500-1. In addition to the models on color-coordinated rubber straps, there is also one mounted on a charmingly retro, integrated single-link bracelet with a deployant clasp. Shop here.
Hamilton Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Specifications: Price: $2,095, Case Size: 40mm, Thickness: 14.4mm, Lug Width: 20mm, Water Resistance: 100m, Movement: Auto H-51 (base ETA 7753), Power Reserve: 60 Hours, Crystal: Sapphire
Hamilton’s retro-flavored Intra-Matic collection pays tribute to a fondly remembered model from the mid-20th century that became one of the first timepieces to contain an automatic chronograph caliber. The “H” in the Intra-Matic Chronograph H, however, stands for “hand wound” and denotes a manually winding movement, based on the self-winding ETA 7753, that Hamilton has dubbed the H-51; the goal was to re-create as closely as possible the American-roots brand chronograph wristwatches from 1968 — the year before the dawn of automatic chrono calibers. Adding to the retro feel of the watch, which is housed in a 40-mm steel case, is the two-tone bicompax dial’s lack of a date display, a feature found on more contemporary models in the Intra-Matic line. Shop here.
Missing the Cut:

Zenith Elite Classic

Tag Heuer Monaco

Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Hesalite

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no omega aqua terra?
I’m surprised the Longines Ultra-Chron didn’t make this list while some pieces with a lot less cohesive design language did. Solid features and the high beat distinction, for under $4K.
Awesome guide, checkout Asorock watches, a black-African-owned luxury watch brand with swiss ap, and Hublot homage watch designs.
Hi,
Is EDOX any good?
Where can I find an oyster rolex for $5,900 ?
Hi Teddy and team! Please help me which brand to get. I am torn between Hamilton, Longines & Tudor… For Hamilton, I’m leaning to the intra matic model. For Longines I’m leaning to the Spirit model. For Tudor i can only afford the BB 36 and 41… I’m after for the brands reputation also and how long will it holds the value. Hoping for a reply from you guys… Thank you very much!