Start a watch collection without breaking the bank
In the ever-popular world of watch collecting, there are countless models and references that make it quite difficult for new enthusiasts to choose a watch to start a collection. Household luxury watch brands are known for extreme waitlists and price premiums for the most coveted examples. With a little research, we compiled a list of The Top 10 Luxury Watches For Under $5,000. This list is meant to help guide new watch enthusiasts towards a great first watch to begin the obsession. Shop all of the swiss watches under $5,000 featured in this special by clicking the links attached below.
Autodromo
Prototipo Chronograph – Vic Elford 1969 Edition
Price: $775
With a dial inspired by the colorful paintwork on Elford’s Porsche 908/02, this special edition is limited to 350 numbered pieces. The caseback features a map of the Targa Florio circuit, which wound through the villages and mountain passes of Sicily, as well as Elford’s practice lap record and race lap record.
Breitling
Breitling Superocean Heritage
Price: $3,700
Pre-Owned Breitling Superocean Heritage (A1732024B868) self – winding automatic watch, features a 46mm stainless steel case surrounding a black dial on a black leather strap with a stainless steel deployant buckle. Functions include hours, minutes, seconds and date. This watch comes complete with box and papers. We back this watch with a 2-Year Watchbox warranty!
Ferro & Company
Ferro & Company Distinct 3.0 Petrol Swiss Automatic
Price: $800
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The Distinct 3.0 Watch series is all about these thrilling memories where unbelievably fast cars and bold drivers race for 24 hours none-stop to push their limits fearlessly.
Grand Seiko
Grand Seiko Spring Drive GMT
Price: $4,950
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Pre-Owned Grand Seiko Spring Drive GMT (SBGE205) spring drive watch, features a 41mm stainless steel case surrounding a silver dial on a stainless steel bracelet with folding buckle. Functions include hours, minutes, seconds, date, power reserve indicator and GMT. This watch comes complete with box and papers. Majority of time remaining on the factory warranty!
IWC Schaffhausen
Porsche Design by IWC Titanium Chronograph 03
Price: $3,950
Pre-Owned IWC Porsche Design by IWC Titanium Chronograph (373201) quartz watch, features a 36mm titanium case surrounding a black dial on a titanium bracelet with folding buckle. Functions include hours, minutes, small seconds, date, chronograph and tachymeter. This watch has been serviced and does not come with box or papers. Time remaining on the Manufacturer’s service warranty!
Maurice Lacroix
Masterpiece Calendar Rétrograde
Price: $3,240
Pre-Owned Maurice LaCroix Masterpiece Calendar Rétrograde (MP7268SS001110) manual wind watch, features a 46mm stainless steel case surrounding a silver dial on a black alligator strap with a stainless steel deployant buckle. Functions include hours, minutes, small seconds, retrograde date and power reserve indicator. This watch comes complete with box and papers. We back this watch with a 2-Year Watchbox warranty!
Omega
Omega Speedmaster Reduced
Price: $3,650
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Pre-Owned Omega Speedmaster Reduced (35105000) self-winding automatic watch, features a 39mm stainless steel case surrounding a black dial on a stainless steel bracelet with folding buckle. Functions include hours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph and tachymeter. This watch comes with the original box or manual. We back this watch with a 2-Year WatchBox warranty!
Panerai
Panerai Radiomir Black Seal Logo PAM 754
Price: $3,950
Pre-Owned Panerai Radiomir Black Seal Logo (PAM00754) manual wind watch, features a 45mm stainless steel case surrounding a black dial on a black leather strap with a stainless steel tang buckle. Functions include hours, minutes and small seconds. This watch comes with the original box and warranty. V Series. Time remaining on the factory warranty!
SEVENFRIDAY
T3/01
Price: $900
Celebrating the SEVENFRIDAY attitude by launching a brand new watch series and eyewear pieces as a duo. The new watch models T2/01 (Gradient green) and T3/01 (Gradient blue) are carrying the same sun lenses as the new eyewear collection Icon Tiny. The new design language plays with transparency, gradients, a skeleton movement and an effective graphic design, resulting in diving into the interface. The T-Series is smaller, thinner and lighter than other SEVENFRIDAY watch series. Graphic design together with skeleton movement are inspired by the blueprints from the industrial technical department, therefore the use of the letter “T”.
TAG Heuer
Aquaracer Chronograph Calibre 16
Price: $2,950
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Pre-OwnedTag Heuer Aquaracer Chronograph Calibre 16 (CAY218AFC6361) self – winding automatic watch, features a 43mm black titanium case surrounding a black dial on a black fabric strap with a black titanium deployant buckle. Functions include hours, minutes, small seconds, date and chronograph. This watch comes with the original box and manual. We back this watch with a 2-Year Watchbox warranty!
Tudor
Tudor Pelagos
Price: $3,650
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Pre-Owned Tudor Pelagos (25600TB) self-winding automatic watch, features a 42mm titanium case with a blue ceramic bezel surrounding a blue dial on a titanium bracelet with folding buckle. Functions include hours, minutes, seconds and date. This watch comes complete with box and papers. We back this watch with a 2-Year Watchbox warranty!
Weiss Watch Company
38mm Automatic Issue Field Watch
Price: $1,650
An automatic watch with a sleek, modern update. Inspired by Cameron Weiss’ active lifestyle, the Company Caliber 2130 features game-changing details like a screw-down crown, automatic mechanism, incabloc shock protection, and an incredibly lightweight design. To put it simply, it’s a watch that’ll take you from surfing to spearfishing and back to the office with ease.
