Best Limited Edition Watches
One would be forgiven for thinking that all Luxury Watches are simply out of the realm of possibility for most guys. Just take a quick scroll around online and you’ll see Swiss watches retailing for five figures and vintage timepieces being sold at auction for millions of dollars. And while those watches certainly are something to covet, they only make up a small portion of the watch market as a whole.
There are plenty of heirloom-quality timepieces out there that are indeed expensive, but attainable for those willing to set aside a bit of cash each month to save up. I?n fact, we think an lot our readers would be surprised at how many high quality Watches are available for under 5 grand. High-end Swiss, German, and American watch brands all have a host of references that fall within the range of 1 to 5 thousand dollars. To help narrow down the search for you, we pulled together a list of the 18 best watches for under $5,000.
1.Victorinox I?.Ν.O.X.
Likely one of the most rugged Limited Edition Watches on this list, this timepiece boasts a tough-as-nails carbon composite case housing a Swiss made quartz movement and a stark black dial with Arabic numerals. Rather than featuring a metal or leather bracelet, the watch has a paracord strap – making it ideal for wearing in the backcountry.
2. Junghans Meister Chronoscope
Swiss watches get an lot of hype. So much, in fact, that it can be easy to forget that there are other great brands out there that don’t hail from the birthplace of fondue. Take Junghans’ Meister Chronoscope, for example. The wristwatch features a striking mid-century modern design that any guy would be proud to wear on the daily.
3. Oris Aquis Date
Finding a dive watch that is just as at home in the urban jungle as it is beneath the waves can be hard. Finding one for under $5,000? Even harder. Thankfully, Oris’ Aquis Diver is one of the few that’ve managed to strike the balance. The 43mm stainless steel case holds a automatic winding date movement that drives three hands around the black face marked with bright orange luminescent indices. An altogether great pick.
4. Weiss Limited American I?ssue Field Watch Blue Dial
One of the only watch companies that really can hold a claim to the term ‘American made’ without adding on a laundry list of qualifiers is Weiss. They makes watches by hand right in the heart of Los Angeles. This particular watch from the young company, the Limited American I?ssue Field Watch, boasts a CAL 1003 movement with a beat rate of 21,600 BPH. More than just being technically capable, however, the Limited Edition Watches 2018 also features a design that derives much of its inspiration from Los Angeles’ Art Deco architecture.
5. Tissot PRS 516 Automatic Chronograph
Usually when you’re looking at Limited Edition Disney Watches or timepieces above the $1,000 range, they tend to be a bit more elegant and a little less sporty. This watch from Tissot, however, is proudly athletic. I?nspired in large part by its 1960s motorsport origins, this chronograph boasts a stainless steel case with a black tachymeter bezel and yellow accents along the pushers and second hands. A fun pick for the petrol-head.
