The BEST Available Watches Under $10,000 ??? 

I will say this about my modern Cartier Santos. The lack of a screw down crown doesn’t bother me one bit. But the actual grip on the crown does. When I pick up my watch, I want to be able to wind it a few times to get it going, and make sure I’ve got the mainspring coiled a bit before I throw it on my wrist. The Cartier crown, while handsome as all hell, is not the most practical. It’s tough to grip. But I think that really relates to what the first question is asking. He’s saying, there’s no screw down crown on a this watch. The Cartier Santos, isn’t really a tool watch. It doesn’t NEED a screw down crown, but it achieves a 100M water resistance anyway. All this to say, this is why the Santos is one of the most perfect watches to me. Historically, it’s important. And historically, it should be considered a “tool watch” and perhaps even, the first tool watch. But also, Cartier’s classic roman numeral dial makes it a dress watch. If I want a casual watch, I keep it on the bracelet. If I want a dress watch, I throw it on the leather. In short, to answer the first question… yes, just get the Cartier Santos. You absolutely will not regret it.

The King Seiko SPB369 has a lovely linen dial, beautiful watch too.

There’s a NYC, USA-based microbrand called Stella Watches that makes linen dial watches. 40x20 and 12mm thick. Date at 3, STP and Sellita movements, really cool box dome sapphire. Leather straps. About $1k. I have their Stella Felix model and the lightplay is unbelievable. They have a few different models and colorways. I promise I’m not from the company, just a fan of something cool trying to answer one of Fed’s questions

I have a green dial large Santos. Love that the dial appears green sometimes, black other times, depending on time of day and lighting conditions. Awesome watch and bracelet. And looks even dressier on the green alligator strap.

For folks that are interested, there are a few modern Omega De Ville Tresor models that have linen adjacent dials

The oyster quartz is my all time favorite Rolex, hands down. It’s something about that genta esq styling, along with the massive amounts of engineering and development that went into creating that movement. Even the movement itself is something I admire, it’s quartz, but it still retains some of the same drive train elements as a mechanical……..for a modern variant, I feel like the prx gives a lot of that visual appeal the oyster quartz did. So I’m glad it’s on the market

Thanks for reassuring Santos owners, in regards to water resistance and lacking a screw down crown. I love my 2 tone large model.

Hey Fed. It's been a minute since your last video. Hoping all is well with you. Thank you for your content over the years. I've gained a lot from your knowledge and enthusiasm

Thanks for hitting my question - always a great show. you’re the man.

Good morning from Kuwait 😊😊😊😊. I own a Santos Gray black dial and bezel, it has 100 M WR… amazing watch

Stella Watch Company is producing stunning linen dials.

4:00 OUCH! man, be careful there's like 10K on your wrist 😆

King Seiko makes a modern linen dial. It’s quite nice.

I've got a Santos and swim with it regularly and haven't had any issues so far. I would not be worried. I probably wouldn't take it scuba diving but regular swimming or snorkeling is fine.

I’ll take that Moser

1. Oysterquartz looks amazing. Several people have had theirs with minimal/no issues. Just gasket and battery replacements. 2. Breguet is a beautiful piece but the 40 mm size with such narrow bezel may look quite larger on the wrist esp for a dress warch.

On the linen dial question, there was a recently discontinued Tudor Prince Date mosaic dial which looked very similar to linen

Absolutely love the Moser choice For under 10 grand!

Micro brand Stella has a few dials with Linen texture.

I don’t usually talk to the Feds but all make an exception here I met an owner of restaurant in Lecce Italy that looks like he could be a cousin of yours Keep up the good work As I prepare for yoga camp in the region before returning to Toronto

The green Moser w orange rubber combo=sick Miami Hurricanes combo!

The Patek 4947 1/A has a linen dial and it's currently in production, beautiful piece!

Fed rocking them Miami Hurricanes colors

We will always watch Federico, even if it's not really practical to purchase from the UK. But I do miss some of his more analytical videos. I guess time is short and the days long in business. But Fed holding forth at greater length is so instructive and devoid of BS. And as a secondary watch dealer he is absent of dubious sponsorship and fellow travelling. He has inventory and opinions. It's perfectly clear and straight up. We could take more...

Black bay 54 then spend the rest on travels with an awesome watch!

The best under $10k: Omega waive dial all day. This watch does it all. I play sports (tennis and golf) wearing mine and it also a great travel watch; you will not get mugged when you travel abroad.

The 16570 is a great choice for an everyday watch, that won't also catch a lot of eyes.

I have great respect for JLC, but this look like an Invicta :D Great content. Keep up the good work.

JLC is sublime classic casual, dress and great for a nightcaps in a five star hotel bar..

Omega de Ville Tresor has a blue linen dial

Regarding the Oysterquartz, I'm currently waiting to get mine back from Rolex Canada. They've essentially refused to service it unless the crown and hands get replaced, which is a bummer, but I'd rather have it functional instead of just be a paperweight. Total will be around $2,067 CAD plus taxes. They offered to replace the heavily patina'd dial for an additional $500 but I immediately said no :) I need that mojo!

I had a Rolex OQ serviced at Rolex NY during the pandemic. I had no issue in having it overhauled.

Great video. May be out of context but what do you think of the new "Moser X Undefeated" Wall Clock released 2 days ago for around 4K USD?

the Breguet Classique belongs with Rolex Sub and Cartier Tank as one of the true iconic watch designs. i absolutely love it !

Fed, I get my Oysterquartz President Serviced at Rolex Service Center Dallas. Never had a problem with wait times or links or anything of that matter. I think this is more of a misnomer than a reality respectfully. They even replace the battery free of charge.

Thank you so much sir, I appreciate it.

Great video

Love mamacoo the way you show it! You really focus on showing off the watch. I don't think any other RU-vidr can show off watches in as much detail as you.

What da best heavy hitter for up in da Club?

Gooood morning, Fed, from Hell’s Kitchen NYC! Keep up the great work.

Screw down crown: The one time a watch of Mine fell on the floor, it was a Zenith without screwdown crown. It fell on the crown and because of the damage inside the repair cost were 800eur.

Hello, Federico, from Illinois!

I love you but I have to ask. What tf is up with the scars on your hands? If it were just one, I’d assume it was an accident. But, it’s both and in the same place on each.

For less that 10k id go with the Blancpain 50f bathyscaphe

@federicoTalksWatches Why does no one talk about Carl F Bucherer? I think they own or are associated with Rolex. But no one talks about them or rates them. Can you enlighten us with a little history and ranking of Carl F. Bucherer watches compared to other tiers? Thanx.

wellit will be five frugal years before i can do a reasonably priced patek; ittakes stubborn saving i guess

I have a Cartier Santos… I live in Hawaii - would I go swimming with it on? Are you crazy? Who swims with a watch like that! Would I do dishes, heck, take a shower, even jump into the pool forgetting I have the Santos on? Yep… but not when I have the green gator strap! 😊

Oh man that Jeager Navy Seal….

JLC Polaris automatic $ 9,550.....

Would think that a "watch industry guy" would know that it's 'juh-jher', not 'yayger'

You look like a swimmer. I knew it!

I am poor

Love the show. Hate that JLC. Looks like an Invicta

Just saw some of the inventory you guys have, full of dog 💩 watches, loll how are you in business

Is it time to change your tag line? “Watch geek” Not me, watch afficionado, watch enthusiast, yeah. Not a watch geek. Only share this if it is useful to you and your team… Thanks for entertaining content. All the best

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