THE BEST Chronographs Under $1,000

Watch collecting is an expensive hobby, but it doesn't have to be! Whether you're looking for your first or your fourteenth, these chronographs have you covered. We've included a few favorites and a few you may not have heard of. The BEST chronographs for under $1,000. What's not to love?

Let us know your favorite, and drop a comment below with your own recommendation!

0:00 Race against the clock
0:38 Seiko Speedtimer
1:30 Seiko x Giorgetto GiuGiaro
1:42 Baltic, Brew Watch Co, Furlan Marri, Yema
3:03 Omega Chronostop
3:43 Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch
4:28 Vintage Swatch Chronographs
4:54 Seiko "Pogue" 6139, Seiko 5717/5719, Seiko Bullhead

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[ChronoOfficial]

Drop a comment below with your recommendation, and remember, you can always choose the most user-friendly chronograph: a diving bezel 😉

[garyforeman]

Hey can’t believe you missed the Bulova Luna pilot. History and great looks.

[jozeflofasz]

2. And how could we forget to mention Citizen. They are absolutely fantastic price/value solar-driven chronographs, from as little as US$200 all the way up to even US$1000+, many dozens of models to choose from.

[realblackbetty]

the seiko speed timer 39mm is one of the most well-proportioned watch they've ever made. the things is perfect and a must get, esp the white dial.

[DiGuliy]

You missed the one and only best mechanic chronograph in the market the Sea-Gull chronograph known as 1963 or D304 with ST19xx caliber based on Venus 158 who was sold by Swiss to Chinese. A chronograph which was used by PLAAF pilots. Though Baltic wears the ST1901 caliber.

[gregbaxter]

I’ve had the Seiko panda coming on a year now. I wear it 3-4x a week!

[ThisIsDavesGarage]

I also recommend the Forza by Geckota, 1963 Seagull, Dan Henry, Lorier, Islander Amerigraph, Nezumi Voiture, Straton Speciale.

[dire]

I have a Seiko Coutura. I'm not crazy about quartz watches but I can't deny how good this one is.

[tonyzeno]

Forzo.. dan henry, geckota chronographs.. and Nezumi my personal Fav

[trinityandrews]

I'm surprised the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 didn't make the list, as it's an inexpensive mechanical watch with a great reputation.

[abrahamlevi]

Let's cut to the chase. For a chronograph to be of any practical use for dead-reckoning low flying navigation, it has to have a totalizer with 12/60 minutes dials like the ones on the old German Luftwaffe Type B Flieger watch; that is, an outer dial of 60 minutes with one minute intervals and an inner dial of 12 hours. Some Seiko chronographs with a 7T92 movement has those dials. One can buy one for about 100 bucks... All the rest are obviously beautiful watches for your collections.

[SlapShotRegatta]

It amazes me that no one brings up the absolutely useless 24h sub-dial on the VK63 movement.

[DoveSharma]

The Junghans form C at $600 beats everything else under $1000. Currently stuck on that for an affordable chronograph for daily use...

[tobiasrottenbach]

Pretty cool video. I would add the Seagull from China.

[kairodumba]

I'm new to watches. Would you guys get the baltic or furlan marri?

[jozeflofasz]

3. Last (but the list could/should be continued of course) there is the newest Orient Mako Chrono /solar series. (also called Neo 70s) like the already-famous WV0041TX
They also have a more classy series "Classic" like the RA-KV0402S10B
Or an earlier/cheaper series called "Sport" like the RA-KV0002L10B

[BAF]

Since you mentioned the Baltic chrono which uses the Chinese ST19 movement why not the OG?? The 1963 chrono which you can find all over Ali Express for under $200.

[Robert]

Seiko SBTR. $150 Speedtimer mecaquartz.

[ProCelestialEmpire]

California governor Newsome is talking watches to us.

[ceglakos]

Sadly, in my taste it's just ugly compering to for ex. Tissot Pr516 Chronograph. In addition, chronograph, date window, and hour markings on 39mm starts being illegible.