7 BEST Luxury Watches Under $1000: Tissot PRX, Seiko 5, Longines Conquest 

I appreciate that you’re so honest to admit you’re not making £33k/y, because a lot of viewers might believe all famous youtubers are making millions out of youtube, which is only a very small percentage of youtubers. It allows us (mere peasants) to relate more to your opinion, even when it’s about luxury items that might be out of our reach.

For $1K, you can get a Mido Ocean Star. Sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel, automatic with 80h of power reserve, AR coating, 200MWR minimum.

For Seiko I think the Alpinist is the best value. Especially if you grab a Laurel edition. They are pretty versatile and they have 70hr power reserves, sapphire crystal, 200m water resist, and screw down crown. SPB249 is a gorgeous one.

You absolutely don’t need to spend many thousands on a watch to get a nice one. Yes…. I must admit that having a Rolex or Omega is really nice but I also really like my Seiko or Orient watches. Great video Britt 🥳

Sad that Certina (specifically the 38mm Action Diver) doesn't get a mention. It's a really underrated brand.

I love my Tissot gentleman and get lots of compliments when wearing it. It’s comfortable and keeps great time. You can’t beat it for the price 😊

My nicest watch is a Jazzmaster variant, and I never hear about it online. Thank you for mentioning it, that made me feel much better!

Some of my go-to’s are my Hamilton king khaki, my prx, and my glycine combat sub. But my favorite watch these days is my Lorier Neptune. I love love LOVE this watch! The high beat movement, the classic styling, the comfortable bracelet just all work for me.

I'm glad you mentioned Fears. I just picked up my 1st one. A Brunswick Topper LE, White-Out. Had a chance to meet Nicholas a few times and he is such a lovely man.

I so enjoyed this video! Now I have to throw some -1k money away on one or more of these fabulous watches 😅😎

For under a $1000 I’ll take the Junghans Max Bill Automatic everyday…especially in comparison to something like a Tissot. The versatility, timeless aesthetic and history is something you don’t see often at that price point. Would love to see a video about it.

Glad you highlighted the Hamilton Jazzmaster series. I would also say the open heart jazzmaster looks stunning although a little over $1000!

We love to see good representation for the tax payers watch choices

I did a hands-on PRX vs. Gentleman comparison at Tissot's NYC store. The PRX seemed a bit boring, and it was a chunky thing compared to the Gentleman. Walked out with the latter, in the extra-thin quartz version. Looks very classy on a leather strap, and slips under a cuff easily. Add an Alpinist for outdoor wear, and you're ready for anything.

That Moment when you roll one and you hear ‚blazed‘. Lmao 😂

Got to say for under a grand I have 3 pieces. Citizen Pro Master Tuff, Mondaine Stop 2 Go or a Skagen. I have multiple Skagen & so thin that nothing is better under a shirt sleeve. Citizen for work & the Mondaine is a Swiss watch with a great story that won’t get you assaulted in a big city. They are my choices. Great video but maybe a part two is needed? Keep posting Britt you’re doing a great job. 😎👍👏

I went to the Tissot representative to try both the PRX and the Gentleman. The one I wanted the most was the PRX because I find that bracelet super gorgeous, unfortunately I didn't like how the watch felt on my wrist, those lugs were hitting my wrist bones and felt quite uncomfortable. I have big Casio Protreks that are around 50mm in diameter and I barely feel the watch at all, so the 40mm is not at an issue. So when I tried the Gentleman it was night an day, the watch rested perfectly on my wrist. If Tissot comes out with a 38mm version of the PRX I'll definitely try it again and if feels nice, i'll bring it home

Agree about Longines or Christopher Ward being "luxury" watches at around $ 1,000, but Seiko 5s with Hardlex Crystals and folded end links or Tissots with plastic pallet forks in their movements...nah! 😆

Missed numerous well known microbrands incl Zelos and Baltic. That is where the value is under $1000. Love your work.

Sunday is Gringa-day. Let’s go!

Tissot Chronometer Heritage 1938 COSC around $1K USD, 3 variants

Hamilton all the way. I always recommend them as great affordable starters for people wanting to get into watches and want something reliable. Even cheaper of course on the second hand market but equally as fresh.

Thanks for the video! A bit surprised at the omission of Baltic, there’re doing a great job in this price segment!

Really appreciate your authenticity. I think most people that subscribe feel that way. I actually made a purchase decision based on what you and Andrew Morgan said about The Twelve and I absolutely love the watch. Keep doing your thing!

Hi Britt, good timing on this review for me as I'm currently looking for a watch for my son's 18th in May. The CW C63 and the PRX are all ready on my list. New contender is the Fears. I am also Bristol, small world 😃

Chris Ward owns this category for value, but last year's Conquest redesign (sadly above 1K) is one beautiful watch. Great video. Cheers!

Seeing Frederique Constant get a mention. I’m impressed 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 the classic Index, Highlife & Manufacturer WorldTime are all on my list.

It’s strange. Here in the southern United States I can name 15 places that carry Tissot but I can’t name one place that carries Christopher Ward.

I still love my Seiko Orange Monster and it shares just as much wrist time as my higher end pieces.

Tissot Gentleman…we know you’re talking to me. 😂

I saw a longines conquest Quartz watch in the window of a second hand shop a few weeks back and the seconds hand was not hitting the markers was suprised for a watch priced at £475 used.

A great review and example of what's on offer at realistic prices to "most"of the watch loving public. Best part about Longines is they do discount if you ask in their ADs. I got the new Hydroconquest Automatic for £740 a couple of years ago including a separate Longines wooden display box. Think at the time it retailed for circa £1100. Love this sub £1000 bracket.

Thank you for the video, Brit

Tissot fanboy here. I have both the Gentleman and PRX. The PRC 200 beats out both. Haha. Regarding the Gentleman vs PRX debate, I got the Gentleman first, but what I've come to appreciate about the PRX is its quick strap change feature which allows lots of flexibility. You can't go wrong with either.

Would have love to see Citizen in the list……….they make pretty cool watches and also really really inexpensive 🙌🏻.

Another great video! Thanks for all your hard work and research

Well done Britt. There are quite a few very nice watches that are affordable. I love my Rolex's as well as my Casio's. Your mention of Longines is spot on - they make beautiful watches. Buy what you can afford and enjoy. PS don't over pay.

Great video, Britt! I have my eye on the Hamilton Expedition, right at $1,000. It's looks like a great GADA watch. BTW, I would love to see you do a video on buying a used luxury watch.

PRX all the way! First Swiss watch I ever bought, always going to have a place in my heart and I still love to wear it.

I love the citizen tsuyosa. I was going to purchase it in blue but I tried it and unfortunately it's too large for my small wrists. Hopefully they make a reduced version at some point 🤞

Can you please do an extended video on Longines? Thank you.

I have the quartz Gentleman with the blue dial and the brown leather strap. Paid $350CAD right before COVID. I will admit, it doesnt get a lot of wrist time but it is a great watch that ticks all the boxes for a daily, if needed.

I went for a Tissot that people rarely talk about, Chemin des Tourelles older version with roman numerals, yeah it still is a Tissot with powermatic 80 but I like the look of it and also I like that it is kinda underrated and overlooked

Awesome video! Don’t forget the lid that comes with your r2 mug 😂

imo for tissot gentleman edges the prx , it is a timeless design , prx has a great nostalgic design but would it be the same for the next years or even soon ? . I'm not sure , and i guess the next thing would be the moonphase automatic watches .

Great choices, Britt! The CW is an instant classic line. I actually wish the 39mm black and white models were simple without the bits of colour like the 36mm versions, but maybe that's just me. As for the sporty greens, blues, etc. 39mm CW63, go to town on the extra pops of colour. The only reason I haven't gotten the brilliant Seiko 5 GMT is I've gotten pickier and spend more now a days. I would like a Jack Mason Strat-o-timer instead, but I love the Seiko. Even the black one with that half grey bezel and the red GMT hand is gorgeous, but the blue and black is the star for me. The new Khaki Expedition is great, but does break the budget, so the KFM is a great choice. The Land Rover bit made me chuckle. It sounds like you're describing Jason Heaton of The Grey NATO. The FC is an underdog and GREAT shout out. They need more love. After handling the chunky older Longines Conquest, I am not as much of a fan of the choice. It's got crazy water resistance, but definitely feels more its

I love Hamilton "Tank"❤❤❤

Props for calling out the gem that the Hamilton Jazzmaster line! Great watches, esp. the Jazzmaster Worldtimer.

I got the Seiko SPB155 Aplinist. For an automatic watch under $1000 is beautiful

thanks. i was looking for tiffany blue watches, and your video got me going to get the 2 tissot watches; the automatic and quartz.

Just waiting for the "A under $1000 is not luxury crowd." 🤣😅. I think Britt titled this video as it is to troll the below $1000 is not luxury crew.

My Seiko Prosex Willard re edition Glacier Save the ocean is getting lots of wear, to the exclusion of Tudor FXD MN23 and only cost me £750 Quality is superb

I would have liked to se bulova. Some watches they releases are a bit odd But the lunar pilot pretty cool!! Especially the snoopy looking one

Really good picks. Love the Fears. Here in Australia,I have 3 Adina watches made in that price bracket. Style isn’t for everyone,but I love them. Enjoying your videos.

fantastic list. Please review that fears edwin its phenomenal and could be the evil twin of the cartier tank.

TISSOT PRX should definitely be my NEXT WATCH! really like that WATCH! but there's one thing about WATCH VIDEOS, SEIKO IS ALWAYS THERE in VIDEOS like this, that just shows HOW DOMINATING SEIKO is! CHRISTOPHER WARD OMG, their watches are just so COOL and AMAZING! they are just so unique at their DIALS and that logo makes their watches look even more CREATIVE! thanks for showing some of the most cheapest😅 luxury watches on EARTH! THANKS FOR THE VIDEO WATCH GRINGA! i HAVE A weird question, choose one: JACOB AND CO godfather or oil pump?😅

Conquest is awesome, but the proportions just feel off. I have tried it on and... Something about the width of the watch and those wide lugs feels wrong(especially the newer version). On paper, it is a great alternative to BB36 and AT but in person, it doesn't feel as.... what is the word... Not refined but maybe elegant? For the price of the new one, I'd probably go with Formex Essence 39. The old one is a great option if you like the looks and the feel of it. In addition to Longines in that range, I thing you can check Rado Hyperchrome(quartz). Stunning piece.

I'd like to see your take on watches that show the time in "non-conventional" ways like the Bradley Eone One, the Ressence line-up or the HYT watches. Most watches have been using the same lay-out and I like to see more non-conventional designs show to more people.

Would throw in the Citizen Tsuyosa between the Seiko and the Tissot. They comming out with new colors and with new dials. And i think they look way better then the prx.

What great watches at reasonable prices! Thanks for the vid. Love your work.

The Conquest Heritage (on the secondary market) is amazing.

I'm glad you're talking about Frederique Constant.

I purchased a CW C63 in January on a sale so an even better price, they are as you say a GADA Watch and great value for money even at full price. Great video thank you.

some interesting choices in your list, Gringa. I'd personally go with the Hamilton Boulton. whilst I don't have enough funds (and guts to take the plunge) for a Cartier Santos, this week I bought myself a Seagull 1963 as a placeholder. I don't know how you rate Chinese watches but this Seagull is mechanical, it has the right size (got the 38mm), exposed movement on the back of the case, good accuracy (much better than Seiko's) and some sort of heritage. and it was mine for a hair over 150 euros. it's not perfect (that would be a Vacheron Constantin 56 in my book) but it's good enough and I'm pleased with it.

Fredrique Constant is bomb.. Such good high quality watches they never get enough street cred

My Seiko spb143 is the best $1100 I’ve spent on a watch. It’s not my most expensive but it’s my favorite.

You could have included the Certina action diver, or the DS-2.

Nice video, I would add Seagull 1963 in this list

thanks britt love your channel great job great review. cw the 12 is an amazing watch i love it i got one after i watched your review

No love for the Tissot Visodate?!? Come on!! 😊 By the way, really cool channel! Keep going 🫡

My favourite watch under a grand has to be the Victorinox INOX automatic. It's just a gorgeous watch, it even gets more wrist time than my Omega's and i'm the biggest Omega fanboy of all time 😎 Steinhart also deserves a mention (when they're not making Rolex homages), the Apollon in particular is a fantastic watch.

The Hamilton Ventura is my favorite watch

I have both a Khaki and a Conquest VHP, so I'm not gonna complain about this list.

Seiko Cocktail line 🙌🏻

Thanks to Brit showing it on one of her episodes, I grabbed up one of those Citizen Space Surfers with the hand-painted dial. Don't care what anyone says, I like it. I heard they only released 150 of them, so my only complaint is I wish they had numbered them on the back. I got it for 15% below retail so I jumped on it when I had the chance.

Good overview with models that are not always comparable (auto vs quartz). But I would never call them LUXURY watches

I love my tissot gentleman and get lots of compliments when wearing it.

I thought only Longines was considered a luxury brand amongst this list. Maybe that's just me.

Hamilton any day

I've got a Tissot gentleman, but I'm not bothered by the PRX recommendation. It is a slightly bolder design. That said, the PRX fits a very specific "late 70s, early 80s" aesthetic and that's one I just don't care for

does the hamilton still fog up?

Great video Brittany, thank you 🙂👍. I like sport watches. But Man, that PRX.

Awesome video! Love it❤

This is beautiful watch ⌚

Bro this is very good

You mentioned some great options. One could do an episode on microbrand alternatives to mainstream iconic ⌚ under $1000.

Seiko alpinist

Been looking for a dress watch for a while now, and had settled on either a Clifton Baumatic or a Hampton from Baume & Mercier, but here you come with the Jazzmaster and the Boulton…. Hmm, I might have to reconsider…. 👍

Just love your videos❤ keep up uploading more videos.

Appreciate you making these kind of lists. While masterful time pieces are gonna cost because of the work, effort and limited number of quantities it will sell, these kind of value luxury watches help a bit in creating the interest early on. I am myself in no position to be able to afford any kind of watches above $500 so I pick and choose a lot. These kind of lists make it a bit easy for decision making! 😇

On a related note, have you seen the new small seconds Citizen Tsuyosa? Chef’s kiss

The problem with a mechanical khaki field is the water resistance really isn’t where you want it to be for a sports watch

My teal SKX is running pretty accurate ….closer to +/- 15-20 secs a day…….and I don’t have to worry about losing my arm 😬

The exclusive qualities are very good

Great video! I would add Orient Mako and Bambino, as well as Laco field. Both are great to have.

That's a great list Britt. I have all the classic Seiko watches and bought a Seiko SRPD51, a lovely blue dial and put it on a matching strap I had made for it. Looks great and it's +5 spd. I also got the quartz PRX and sold it. Having a couple of Casio G-Shock Mudmasters with seconds hands that hit every marker without fail, I was seriously disappointed to find my new Tissot with its Swiss precision went out of its way to miss every single marker without fail. I couldn't handle it. Love my CW. Other one to recommend is the Orient Bambino for a dressy look, with great heritage and a real inhouse movement.

i bought a used but like new longines moon phade for £1800, box and papers included.

Khaki Hamilton or Mad Hacker 😉

I was going to suggest the Sinn 556 on leather but it's just gone up to £1095. However I am confident you could strike a deal with Ryan at Francis & Gaye in Coventry and get it for under £1k.

Britt you was so close to the perfect timing of 4:20 instead of 03:50 for your unexpected blaze it joke 😄😄