The best watches with price under 1,500 euros

It is often wrongly assumed that a beautiful watch has to be expensive. There were actually times when that was true. Nowadays, however, there are a variety of great watches from well-known and lesser-known brands at affordable prices. In the following, we would like to introduce you to our favorites – our selection of the best watches, in which each costs less than 1,500 EUR. Whether it is your first watch or you generally like to buy inexpensive models, you will definitely find something here for your taste and budget.

NOMOS Club Campus 38

Nomos Club Campus 735

NOMOS from Glashütte has managed to make a name for itself worldwide as a small, independent brand. The reason for this is that NOMOS has been manufacturing high-quality mechanical watches with in-house calibers from the start and offering them at reasonable prices. The Club Campus series is a perfect example of this. In the Campus 38 variant, it costs 1,200 EUR according to the list , has a housing diameter of 38.5 mm and comes with the hand-wound caliber Alpha from NOMOS. The manual movement shows the time with small seconds and runs for around two days before it has to be wound up.

Longines Column-wheel Chronograph

Longines Column Wheel Chronograph

When the Longines Column-wheel Chronograph was introduced in 2011, it caused quite a stir. Until then, the prices for watches with a column wheel chronograph function had been in the five- or six-digit range. Longines was the first manufacturer to offer the coveted complication at a relatively low price. According to the list, the cheapest model costs around EUR 1,800 . On the second-hand market , you can get very well-preserved, already worn models with a little luck, but much cheaper.

Oris Big Crown Pointer Date

Oris Big Crown Pointer Date

Oris is one of the lesser known brands that offer great watches at relatively low prices. The Big Crown Pointer Date was first introduced in 1938 and celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2018. Their popularity has never waned. As the name suggests, it has a large crown that can also be worn with thick pilot gloves. It has a classic time display and a hand date. This Oris watch is a classic and popular with watch lovers and aviation fans alike.

Seiko Presage Automatic Chronograph

Seiko Presage Automatic Chronograph

The luxury collections of the Japanese manufacturer Seiko have become increasingly popular in recent years . This also applies to the Presage. Part of the company’s strategy is to develop contemporary versions of classic models. One of them is the Seiko Presage Automatic Chronograph SRQ019, which was released in 2016 in a limited edition. In the same year, the 60th anniversary of the first Seiko with mechanical automatic caliber, which was introduced in 1956, was celebrated. On this occasion, Seiko developed the SRQ019, inspired by the Seiko Laurel from 1913.

Mido Multifort Escape

Mido Multifort Escape

If you like vintage watches, the Mido Multifort Escape could be an affordable option for you. The new price is 810 EUR. The watch has a 44 mm case made of hardened PVD-coated steel and a clearly designed dial. The watch is inspired by the original model from 1934. At that time, the Multifort was one of the first non-magnetic watches with automatic winding. Inside is the Mido caliber 80, which works at 21,600 strokes per hour and offers a power reserve of 80 hours.

Tissot Ballade Powermatic 80 COSC

Tissot Ballade Powermatic 80 COSC

No selection of great, inexpensive watches is complete without at least mentioning a Tissot . If you take a look at the Powermatic 80 COSC ballad , it quickly becomes clear why this is so. It is perfect as a watch for everyday use as well as a dress watch. It has a 41 mm steel case, the bezel is decorated with the typical “Clous de Paris” pattern. The pattern can also be found in the middle of the black dial. The watch is powered by the automatic Powermatic Caliber 80.811, a COSC-certified chronometer movement with an 80-hour power reserve and an amagnetic balance spring made of silicon.

Sense 556

Sense 556

The Sinn 556 is a very practical tool watch and offers German engineering at the highest level. It is a watch for minimalists who value functionality and best readability. The Sinn 556 has white hands that glow in the dark and stand out with a nice contrast from the shiny, black dial. It comes in a satin steel case that is 38.5 mm in diameter and 11 mm high. It is the perfect watch for everyday use.

Junghans Meister Driver Chronoscope

Junghans Meister Driver Chronoscope

The Junghans Meister Driver Chronoscope is inspired by the early days of driving and has a typical vintage look. From the style of the Arabic numerals to the double-register design of the chronograph display – this watch takes us on a journey through time into the golden years of the first automobile. The 40.8 mm steel case is very comfortable to wear and houses the automatic caliber J880.3 with a 42-hour power reserve. The dial lies under a domed plexiglass, which is protected against scratching with a special coating.

Frederique Constant Classics Index Automatic

Frederique Constant Classics Index Automatic

The Swiss manufacturer Frederique Constant is known for classic watches that look much more expensive than they actually are. The Classic Index Automatic is also one of these models. It was developed as an elegant dress watch. The dial has Roman numerals and baton hour markers, leaf-shaped hands and a central “Clous de Paris” decoration. It is equipped with the automatic caliber FC-303 with a 38-hour power reserve and date display.

We hope that we have met your taste with our selection of best watches for less than 1,500 EUR. Of course there are a number of other models in this segment. Check them out on Techzle to find your personal favorite.

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