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
Group B Series 2 Automatic
Price: $975
Autodromo’s Group B watch is an homage to the technical advancement and exotic materials finding use at the time, featuring a bi-metallic case construction. The Miyota 9015 automatic movement is housed within a lightweight 39mm titanium capsule composed of 2 parts, which is held to the wrist via an integrated bracelet crafted in stainless steel.
Breitling
Endurance Pro 44mm
Price: $3,000
Pre-Owned Breitling Endurance Pro (X82310D51B1S1) quartz watch, features a 44mm Breitlight case surrounding a black dial on a blue rubber strap with a Breitlight tang buckle. Functions include hours, minutes, small seconds, date, chronograph and tachymeter. This watch comes complete with box and papers. We back this watch with a 2-Year Watchbox warranty!
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
Elegance Collection
Price: $3,450
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Pre-Owned Grand Seiko Elegance Collection (SBGR261) self-winding automatic watch, features a 39.5mm stainless steel case surrounding a cream dial on a brand new brown alligator strap with a stainless steel deployant buckle. Functions include hours, minutes, seconds and date. This watch comes complete with box and papers. Time remaining on the factory warranty!
IWC Schaffhausen
Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Spitfire
Price: $4,950
Pre-Owned IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Spitfire (IW377719) self-winding automatic watch, features a 43mm stainless steel case surrounding a grey dial on a stainless steel bracelet with folding buckle. Functions include hours, minutes, small seconds, day, date and chronograph. This watch has been serviced and comes complete with box and 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
Speedmaster Reduced
Price: $3,940
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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 does not come with box or papers. We back this watch with a 2-Year WatchBox warranty!
Panerai
Luminor Base PAM 114
Price: $4,950
Pre-Owned Panerai Luminor Base (PAM00114) manual-wind watch, features a 44mm stainless steel case surrounding a white dial on a brand new black leather strap with a stainless steel tang buckle. Functions include hours and minutes. This watch has been serviced and does not come with box or papers. N Series. Time remaining on the manufacturer service 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
Black Bay GMT
Price: $3,950
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Pre-Owned Tudor Black Bay GMT (79830RB) self – winding automatic watch, features a 41mm stainless steel case surrounding a black dial on a stainless steel bracelet with folding buckle. Functions include hours, minutes, seconds, date and GMT. This watch comes complete with box and papers. Time remaining on the factory 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.
Wilbur
Automatic Launch Edition – JWA
Price: $2,700
A 3D space-frame chassis structure with suspended automatic movement and multi-layer dial and glass chapter ring; all surrounded by a 100m water resistant case and sapphire crystals all around gives you a perfect combination of technical sculpture and reliability you can count on for generations.
