Best First Luxury Watch $500-$3,000: Cartier, TAG Heuer, Seiko

Best First Luxury Watch $500-$3,000: Cartier, TAG Heuer, Seiko here is the BEST first luxury watches money can buy: Seiko, Grand Seiko, Tudor and so many more! I think watch enthusiasts often forget: most people have 1 nice watch that they break out for nice occasions - and other than that they maybe wear a Garmin, Apple Watch or... hear me out... NO WATCH AT ALL! Haha.

But here are the BEST first luxury watches money can buy!

HOW TO GET IN TOUCH WITH ME:

TIME STAMPS:
0:00-0:51 - Intro
0:52-1:51- Seiko
1:52-2:37 - Longines
2:38-3:34 - Hamilton
3:35-4:12 - Christopher Ward
4:13-5:02 - NOMOS
5:03-5:45 - Fears
5:46-6:52 - TAG Heuer
6:53-8:00 - Cartier
8:01-8:50 - Tudor
8:51-9:31 - Outro
9:32-10:15 - Patrons are the Greatest!

[DollarDude]

2:30 It's crazy how desensitized to price us watch enthusiasts get. Just starting out, I'd freeze at the $425 price of a Seiko, but now that I have a few higher end pieces like a Speedmaster Pro White Dial and a Grand Seiko White Birch, I take a look at the Tudor BB58 GMT and think "hey, $4, 600 ain't that bad." Send help 😅

[christopherseivard]

I have that exact TAG Heuer. It was my first watch, I wanted a Rolex, pre-owned, but the jeweler clued me in on the cost of a “clean& service??!” I bought the TaG.

[kaiwilliams]

I feel like "value proposition" is way more of a watch influencer thing to say than "bang for buck".

[BaddogSports]

This is a solid list.
I’d add an Oris Aquis Date Calibre 400 in there as well.
A great watch at an affordable price

[PhantomObserver]

Actually, for a first dress watch, the phrase "Orient Bambino" immediately pops to mind. And Hamilton's American Classic Boulton or the Ventura are nothing to be sneezed at.

[CyberSammael]

One of my first recommendations for a first luxury is always Oris. What you can get for the cost is really hard to beat.

[RichardKoppinger]

I was surprised that Tissot didn't make it into the video. They are one of the best in entry-level luxury (in my opinion) and have a lot to offer, especially the Gentleman and the Chemin des Tourelles.

Thanks for the video. Hope you and the baby are doing well. ❤

[jakealexander]

I think Citizen should be mentioned as a good starter watch because of the solar eco movement that is less hassle to maintain plus has some great looking designs. But yeah its glaring weakness is lack of brand power. So I kind of understand why its not here. But does Tissot not have enough recognition?

[JamesDuncan]

Great list! I think Tissot is very comparable to Seiko for best watches under $1000

[uncles]

If you friend is looking for value and brand recognition, your friend needs to go used/excellent condition. The market’s price drops, brings Omega Aqua Terra into the mix.

[lamentate]

Kudos for mentioning the Seiko Presage Craftsmanship Series. I own the black lacquer one, and it's far more interesting to look at than the white one (i.e. more detailed), but both are value for money. You won't find a lacquer or enamel dial for that price. You probably also won't find those watches under 1000 pounds either. They look more premium than most Longines watches in your stated range too unless you want the Flagship Heritage throwbacks.

re: Tag. The 36mm Carrera dates are cute and smart looking watches. I have the blue with rose gold, and it's a lovely watch for the money.

Good recommendations overall!👏

[barryvercueil]

Good list!! But i would include Oris in the $1000+ range.

[BeedeoJunkie]

What about a Sinn 556? Wearable size for most wrists, 200m water resistance, go anywhere do anything watch.

[flo]

I would add the Junghans Max Bill Automatic

[silverfish]

I was just looking for an entry point Luxury watch and you just came out with this. Going to enjoy this video now, I find your Voice so calming.

[RafaelV]

If I were to Start all over again, I’d start with Cartier and Seiko.

[MRDEEKO]

Came across your channel a few days back, really enjoying it. Bought the Seiko sport 5 today. More on my list.

[dominicserafino]

Great summary. Love all those watches.

[wristopia]

Love Tudor too, but my funny Tudor story is receiving a Tudor LHD back from Tudor, and they put it in the box upside down 😂

[LBenn]

Recently, I picked up a Nomos Club Campus in red and it’s absolutely awesome. Nomos makes amazing pieces for the money and they’re super unique. They’re also German which isn’t super common- even within watch enthusiasts collections. Highly recommend Nomos as an option