Best Watches Under $2000

Rado Captain Cook Automatic Watch

Rado is a brand known for creating dress watches, but their expansion into the modern dive wristwatch space has certainly raised some eyebrows. This wristwatch sports a bold but simple design with a great contrast of monochrome and a bright red logo that really captures the eye.

The aesthetic here is pure vintage, but it’s a timepiece that can stand the test of time too. The Captain Cook can be submerged to depths of up to two hundred meters, meaning it’s actually an appropriate choice for divers, but this will look just as good when worn on the street as it will under the waves.

TAG Heuer Men’s Carrera Calibre 5 Swiss Automatic

There’s a glamour to the TAG Hauer name, but the Carrera comes from a particularly prestigious lineage. Created in 163 as a tribute to one of the most renowned auto races in the world, the design here takes clear inspiration from the smooth chrome and modernist curves of race cars. Constructed from polished steel and protected by sapphire mineral glass, this is a timepiece that can take a beating and last a while, and its Swiss automatic movement is incredibly precise by any standards. While it’s just barely under our price ceiling, it’s easily one of the best watches we’ve had the honor to encounter.

Citizen Men’s NB1031-53L Grand Touring Watch

Citizen watches have a distinct sense of identity, and they typically offer that identity for relatively affordable prices. But the Grand Touring Watch, as part of the Signature line, holds itself to even higher standards of production for an increase in the price. This is a chunky and oversized watch, but the detail work in it is exceptional. The edges are finally cut without cutting into your skin,and it makes use of the highly regarded Miyota 9015 movement for some of the best and most reliable timekeeping you’ll find. It also features a healthy power reserve of 42 hours. This watch sits well within budget for our best watches under $2000 list

Frederique Constant Classics Index Automatic Watch

If you want a luxury wristwatch cheap, turn your attention to this model from Frederique Constant. While it’s available in three different color schemes, every iteration of this timepiece promises a subdued look that trades out Roman or Arabic numerals for more subtle and simple time markers. And while it’s a great looking watch, it’s also surprisingly rich with quality features. The face and hands are both luminous for easier navigation in the dark, and it’s also shock resistant and built to last thanks to the anti-reflective sapphire glass that protects the face. Best of all, Amazon is offering at a deep discount of over half off.

Movado Men’s Museum Sport Chronograph Watch

A lot of higher end watches tend to sacrifice functionality for the sake of streamlined aesthetic flair, but the Museum Sport by Movado manages to combine the two together pretty brilliantly. The combination of a black dial along with gray, white, and silver accents and the influence of minimalist design schemes is classic Movado, And while it looks positively beautiful, it manages to squeeze in three separate chronograph subdials as well. Add in the luminescent hands along with the decent water resistance level, and you’re left with a great, professionally looking wristwatch that actually does have some flexibility as a sports model as well.

Xezo Men’s Air Commando Diver 7750 Chronograph Wrist Watch

If the Movado Museum is the pinnacle of simple design,the Air Commando Diver from Xezo is its complete and polar opposite. While it similarly uses a black and white color scheme, the whimsical tilt to the numbers and the fact that they cover practically every square inch of this wristwatch definitely lends the timepiece a distinct identity. But while it may be crowded, it’s crowded for a reason. A unidirectional bezel allows you to track time more accurately, while the three chronographs planted in the middle provide you with timekeeping in 60 second, 30 minute, and 12 hour increments. And this particular model is a limited edition with only 500 units produced.

Davosa Swiss Analog Ternos Professional Watch

This wristwatch from Davosa clearly evokes the sensibilities of a dive watch, but the brand lends their own unique flourish to it. The black dial and solid stainless steel design of both the bracelet and case are both the standard for diving models, but the decision to strip down diving design to only its most fundamental features is a confident move that really pays off.

This timepiece was constructed entirely in Switzerlanda and subjected to their very strict production standards. And while it’s one of the best mens luxury watches in this price range, it’s more than just a fashion accessory. It offers a solid water resistance and even includes an adjustable helium escape valve for diving.

Tissot Men’s T-Complication Squelette Swiss Automatic Watch

We’re a big fan of skeleton watches – automatic movement models that include a window that lets you see the gears inside – but we’re not sure we’ve seen a skeleton wristwatch as cool as this one by Tissot. The bright electric blue of the hands really makes the smooth steel gears underneath pop, and both the skeleton hands and the index hour markers are luminous. It results in a very cool effect that’s sure to stick out as a conversation piece. And you don’t have to worry about damage just because the skeleton is exposed. Sturdy sapphire crystal glass offers a firm layer of protection.

Hamilton Men’s Intra-Matic American Classic Watch

There have been a lot of wristwatches inspired by classic American cars over the decades, but Hamilton has designed what may be one of the finest with this Intra-Matic watch. The simple combination of black dial on white dial creates a great, flat contrast that brings to mind the big muscle cars of the 50s, and the rotating bezel is equipped with a tachymeter as you might expect from a driving watch. But the star of the show here are clearly the two chronographs which provide functionality while also mimicking the impression of two absent headlights.

Oris Divers Sixty-Five Mens 42mm Swiss Watch

Oris has created a divers wristwatch that exudes power without being ostentatious about it. The traditional diver style is apparent at just a glance here, but it really benefits from the starburst gradient and the texture of the bezel. This is one of the more casual timepieces on our list, but it’s also one of the best looking, and that comes down to its simplicity. But the fundamentals are all strong here. The interior is well protected by a sapphire mineral glass face, and the rotating bezel is unidirectional for safer use while diving.