Best Automatic Watches Under $1000 (2020)

The wristwatch has always been a wearable status symbol. Buying a new model, most people opt for something eye-catching, premium, and often very expensive. Not all good and nice watches are expensive. With the help of this post, you can find quality luxurious models with German or Swiss engineering without breaking the bank.

More than 60 hours were spent to review multiple brands and models in order to introduce you to the best timepieces under 1,000 dollars. Enjoy the selection and keep an eye on the model you would buy.

Top Affordable Automatic Watches Under 1000 Dollars

Review	Name	Price	Features
	Men's Frederique Classics Automatic Watch (FC-303MC4P5)	View Details	2-year guarantee Sapphire crystal 40 mm steel body 22 mm leather strap Stationary bezel Date aperture Resistant to water to 200 ft Round display with the Roman numerals
	Men's Victorinox Airboss Mechanical Watch (241820)	View Details	5-year guarantee Sapphire crystal 42 mm steel body 22 mm nylon strap Bidirectional bezel Date aperture Resistant to water to 330 ft Round display with the Arabic numerals
	Men's Hamilton Khaki Field Auto (H70555533)	View Details	2-year guarantee Sapphire crystal 42 mm steel body 22 mm leather strap Stationary bezel Date and GMT functions Resistant to water to 330 ft Round display with the Arabic numerals
	Men's Marathon Search & Rescue Medium Diver's Automatic - 36mm (WW194026BRACE)	View Details	2-year guarantee Sapphire crystal 36 mm steel body 18 mm steel strap Unidirectional bezel Date aperture Resistant to water to 1,000 ft Round display with the Arabic numerals
	Men's Reactor Poseidon LE Mechanical Automatic Movement Watch (54903)	View Details	2-year guarantee Sapphire crystal 48 mm titanium body 22 mm titanium and rubber straps Dual unidirectional bezels Date aperture Resistant to water to 3,280 ft Round display with the Arabic numerals
	Men's Raymond Maestro (2837-STC-05659)	View Details	2-year guarantee Sapphire crystal 40 mm steel body 20 mm leather strap Stationary bezel Date aperture Resistant to water to 165 ft Round display with the Arabic numerals
	Men's Hamilton Khaki Navy Navy Pioneer Small Second Auto (H78455543)	View Details	2-year guarantee Sapphire crystal 40 mm steel body 20 mm leather strap Stationary bezel Date aperture Skeletonized caseback Sub-dial for seconds Resistant to water to 330 ft Round display with the Arabic numerals
	Men's Rado Original (R12408614)	View Details	2-year guarantee Sapphire crystal 43x35 mm hardmetal body 18 mm steel strap Stationary bezel Date and day function Resistant to water to 100 ft Oval display with 11 rhinestones as numerals
	Men's Davosa Ternos Professional	View Details	2-year guarantee Sapphire crystal 42 mm steel body 22 mm steel strap Unidirectional bezel Date aperture Resistant to water to 1,650 ft Round display with luminous indexes
	Men's Ball Fireman Santa Fe DLC Limited Edition (NM3098C-L3JBKGR)	View Details	2-year guarantee Sapphire crystal 43 mm steel body 20 mm leather strap Stationary bezel Date aperture Resistant to water to 330 ft Round display with luminous Arabic indexes
	Men's Invicta Pro Diver Automatic Watch (18509)	View Details	3-year guarantee 40 mm steel body 20 mm steel strap Flame fusion crystal Unidirectional bezel Resistant to water to 660 ft Magnified date aperture Round display with luminous indexes and hands
	Men's Tissot PR 100 Watch (T0494071105700)	View Details	2-year guarantee Sapphire crystal 38 mm steel body 19 mm steel strap Stationary bezel Date aperture Resistant to water to 330 ft Round display with luminous Arabic indexes
	Men's Oris BC3 Advanced	View Details	2-year guarantee Sapphire crystal 42 mm steel body 22 mm rubber strap Stationary bezel Date and day function Resistant to water to 330 ft Round luminous display Luminous Arabic indexes and hands
	Men's Bulova Watch (63C113)	View Details	3-year guarantee Sapphire crystal 42 mm steel body 20 mm steel strap Stationary bezel Date and day function 2 chronographs and tachymeter Resistant to water to 165 ft Round display with luminous indexes and hands
	Men's Citizen Grand Classic (NB0040-58A)	View Details	5-year guarantee Sapphire crystal 42 mm steel body 22 mm steel strap Stationary bezel Date aperture Resistant to water to 330 ft Round display with luminous indexes and hands
	Men's Tissot Carson Watch (T0854073606100)	View Details	2-year guarantee Sapphire crystal 40 mm steel rose-gold body 20 mm leather strap Stationary bezel Date aperture Resistant to water to 100 ft Round display
	Men's Victorinox Swiss Army Watch AirBoss Mechanical Chronograph	View Details	5-year guarantee Sapphire crystal 42 mm steel body 22 mm leather strap Stationary bezel Date aperture 3 chronographs Resistant to water to 330 ft Round display with luminous indexes and hands
	Men's Pantor Seahorse	View Details	2-year guarantee Sapphire crystal 45 mm steel body 24 mm steel strap Unidirectional bezel Date aperture Resistant to water to 3,300 ft Round display with luminous indexes and hands
	Men's Orient M-Force Analog Silver Watch (SEL03001D0)	View Details	1-year guarantee Sapphire crystal 46 mm steel body 24 mm steel strap Unidirectional bezel Date aperture Resistant to water to 660 ft Round display with luminous indexes and hands
	Men's Mido Baroncelli (M8600.4.18.8)	View Details	2-year guarantee Sapphire crystal 38 mm steel body 21 mm leather strap Stationary bezel Date aperture Resistant to water to 165 ft Round display

Men’s Frederique Classics Automatic Watch (FC-303MC4P5)

Launched in 2011 in Geneva, this automatic watch remains eye-catching thanks to a minimalist design and elegant appearance. This classic model includes a 40 mm steel housing plated with yellow gold. The Roman numerals and hands performed in black look great on a silver-tone display. The date complication is a nice bonus for a wearer. The 22 mm strap of quality brown leather is textured similar to crocodile skin.

The company offers a 2-year guarantee on the timepiece.

Men’s Victorinox Airboss Mechanical Watch (241820)

This model from a famous Swiss manufacturer has been designed to honor courageous aviators. It features reliability and precision of actual watches engineered for pilots.

The timekeeper looks awesome thanks to a 42 mm blue display and a 22 mm blue nylon strap punctuated with red stitching. Two sword-shaped white hands and one red hand give a great contrast to the navy background. The Arabic numerals and hands are luminous.

The timepiece is aqua-friendly to 330 ft. It comes with a 5-year guarantee extended since 2019.

Men’s Hamilton Khaki Field Auto (H70555533)

This is a solid automatic steel watch from the Khaki Field collection designed in 2011 for adventurers who like sport and enjoy trekking through forests and climbing mountains.

The timepiece has a durable construction with a large display (42 mm), and it reserves power for 80 hours. The large white hour numerals and hands are easy to read on a black display and come with a luminous finish.

The watch includes a comfortable leather strap (22 mm), which is brown and has contrast white stitching.

With a level of water resistance to 330 ft, the model can be used for swimming. Its official guarantee period is 2 years.

Men’s Marathon Search & Rescue Medium Diver’s Automatic – 36mm (WW194026BRACE)

This model has been engineered in accordance with the U.S. government standards for the military personnel to be used in rescue, search, and dive missions. The watch is manufactured of sturdy stainless steel with a level of water resistance down to 1,000 ft.

The diameter of the casing is only 36 mm, which is suitable for wearers who choose a reduced format. The sapphire crystal cover gives the utmost protection from scratches. The white hands and hour indexes look highlighted on a black display. Though the watch includes an 18 mm polished steel bracelet, it doesn’t look heavyweight.

The model is backed by a 2-year guarantee.

Men’s Reactor Poseidon LE Mechanical Automatic Movement Watch (54903)

In 2003, Reactor launched the production of watches to exceed the demands of action sports athletes. All models from the Poseidon collection are manufactured with a unique style different from the norm.

This watch features a 48 mm titanium casing with a blue dial and dual rotating bezels (external and internal). There are large Arabic numerals and the date opening. Three hands are performed in different contrast colors. The indexes and hands glow in the dark thanks to the patented Never Dark technology.

The watch ensures unmatched water resistance. The 22 mm titanium bracelet features a clasp with an expander.

This is a limited edition of the watch, which is supported by a 2-year guarantee.

Men’s Raymond Maestro (2837-STC-05659)

The Raymond Weil brand is a well-known manufacturer of elegant and quality watches. This model is not an exception and features a simple and classic design: a white textured dial and the black Arabic numerals. The blue hands serve as a stylish accent to the traditional white/black palette.

The timepiece is 40 mm in diameter and comes with a steel case. It is a dress watch with a low level of water resistance – 165 ft.

The 20 mm black leather band is croco-embossed.

Men’s Hamilton Khaki Navy Navy Pioneer Small Second Auto (H78455543)

Designed by Hamilton in 2012, this model is not brand new. Thanks to an unusual navy dial, it helps men stay in the spotlight. Encased in a 40 mm steel housing, the blue face features, the white Arabic numerals, and 2 silver hands. The second hand tracks time in a separate dial. Another face complication is the date opening at 3:00. The timepiece is compact and works very quietly.

The brown leather strap, which is 20 mm wide, is punctuated with beige stitching.

There is a 2-year guarantee on the watch.

Men’s Rado Original (R12408614) Review

This is a refurbished watch designed by Rado that is similar to a model manufactured in 1962. The timepiece features a hardmetal oval case of 35×43 mm, which is 12 mm thick.

The black dial comes with 11 rhinestones instead of hour indexes and silver hands. The date and day indications appear at 6 o’clock.

The silver steel band is 18 mm wide and includes 3 links.

The Rado clients enjoy a 2-year international warranty on this timepiece.

Men’s Davosa Ternos Professional

All watches from the Ternos collection manufactured by Davosa are known for resilient steel cases and high-tech ceramic bezels. The 42 mm housing of this model is performed in matte black and features satin hands and indexes enhanced by Super-LumiNova. Thanks to different textures and surfaces of the face elements, the black dial is easily readable. The date opening takes up the 3:00 position. The 22 mm bracelet of polished steel pairs well with the case.

The timepiece features a helium escape valve and can be used for water sports activities. It comes with a 2-year manufacturer’s guarantee.

Men’s Ball Fireman Santa Fe DLC Limited Edition (NM3098C-L3JBKGR)

This automatic watch manufactured by Ball proves that even a regular black dial can be multifaceted. The 43 mm steel case is carefully combined with a textured dial, the 4 green Arabic hour numerals, and the date window. There are 15 micro gas tubes on the dial and the hands, which help read time at night.

The watch belongs to the Fireman collection. Known for simple designs, it embodies railroad practicality in watchmaking. The model features a caseback embossed with a railway image.

The 20 mm leather band is performed in black and punctuated with green stitching. There is a 24-month guarantee on regular watches and a 24-month warranty on premium models.

Men’s Invicta Pro Diver Automatic Watch (18509)

This model refers to the famous Invicta collection – Pro Diver. The timepiece is eye-catching thanks to a green dial. It features a Swiss movement housed in a 40 mm steel case with a gold-tone corrugated bezel. The gold accents are added to the watch hands and a crown. The luminescent hands and hour markers ensure easy readability in any lighting condition.

The 20 mm steel band includes 3 rows, and the middle one is gold-tone. The timepiece is protected by a year warranty with an option to extend it to 5 years.

Men’s Tissot PR 100 Watch (T0494071105700)

The release of this automatic timepiece from a legendary manufacturer took place in 2016. With a stainless steel casing and band, the model looks sleek. It features a 38 mm polished black dial, silver hands and hour markers with only 2 Arabic numerals (6 and 12). The rectangular date opening occupies the 3:00 position.

The caseback of the watch is transparent and exhibits the movement making your eyes stick to this mesmerizing spectacle.

The width of the band is 19 mm, and it consists of 4 steel rows.

This men’s model is covered by a 2-year international warranty.

Men’s Oris BC3 Advanced Review

Men will fall in love at first sight when they see the display of this automatic timepiece. Released by Oris in 2011, the model looks unique thanks to a luminous dial along with Super-LumiNova indexes and hands.

The watch features a 42 mm black steel display with black Arabic numerals and the minute scale performed in white. All the case parts are brushed and look mirror-polished. The flat sapphire crystal protects the face.

Some wearers can be skeptical about how a decent watch can come with a rubber strap, but the bracelet is very comfortable and looks natural with the steel case. The company name runs along the 22 mm band.

The timepiece is backed by a 2-year guarantee.

Men’s Bulova Watch (63C113) Review

Made by an American watchmaking company, this automatic timepiece will impress you by an unusual design and perfect engineering. It has a vintage vibe and integrates modern details.

It comes with a 42 mm circular movement housing that includes an onion-shaped crown and classically styled chronograph pushers. The black ribbed dial has no numerals and features silver hour indexes and hands, 2 chronograph sub-dials (60 seconds and 12 hours), a tachymeter, and 2 date/day windows.

The 20 mm stainless steel bracelet is well made and looks highly polished.

The timepiece is covered by a 3-year global warranty.

Men’s Citizen Grand Classic (NB0040-58A)

This stunning watch released by Citizen in 2013 belongs to the Signature collection, which is characterized by attention to details. The model features a 42 mm steel case that houses a Japanese automatic movement displayed through a transparent caseback. The polished silver dial with the textured vertical stripes includes Super-LumiNova hands and hour markers with blue accents. The date window is easy to read thanks to black digits on the silver background.

The 22 mm steel bracelet consists of steel plates arranged in 3 rows and matches the case.

With a 5-year guarantee, the watch seems an ideal purchase variant.

Men’s Tissot Carson Watch (T0854073606100)

Some wearers may find this watch old-fashioned compared to some contemporary models of the same price range, but it is just a timeless classic. The watch is relatively small – 40 mm in diameter. The case and the bezel are made of steel and covered by rose gold. The hands, crown, and hour indexes are plated with rose gold as well. The black display looks elegant and features a small date opening. The Swiss movement viewed through an exhibition back cover fascinates the eyes.

The 20 mm leather strap is crocodile-embossed.

Released in 2011, the model is backed by a 2-year guarantee.

Men’s Victorinox Swiss Army Watch AirBoss Mechanical Chronograph

All Swiss Army timepieces from the AirBoss collection are manufactured with the utmost usefulness. They are equipped with easy-to-read dials and integrate sophisticated professional features, where every detail has its purpose.

This model comes with a 42 mm steel casing and a white ribbed dial that is very complicated. There are 3 chronograph sub-dials (12 hours/30 minutes/60 seconds), hour and minute markers, and the date aperture. The transparent internals visible through a caseback are another cool factor about the watch.

The 22 mm strap of brown leather with white stitching is a nice addition to a pastel display.

Since 2019, all Victorinox timepieces come with an extended warranty – 5 years.

Men’s Pantor Seahorse Review

This dive watch combines a stable movement, a unique design, and unlimited practicality. With the efficiency of each component, the model is suitable for outdoor sport, diving, and daily wear.

It comes with a 45 mm steel case, which features a corrugated bezel with blue aluminum inlays that include minute markers. The hands and hour markers are covered with Super-LumiNova and glow in the dark. The automatic helium valve is located at 9 o’clock. The black dial is complicated with the date window.

The 24 mm steel strap consists of 15 links and comes with an extension buckle that adjusts to any wrist size.

This 2013 model is supported by a 24-month guarantee.

Men’s Orient M-Force Analog Silver Watch (SEL03001D0)

The M-Force collection was first released by Orient in 1997 and included newly developed mechanical movements where “M” stood for “mechanical.” The model under discussion is a new version that inherits the key features of its predecessors.

The watch has a 46 mm steel case with a rugged design and a crown in a non-typical 4:00 position. The luminous hands and hour markers are located on the blue dial background and pair well with red accents.

The 24 mm steel bracelet gives the watch a solid and sturdy look.

The timepiece can be adjusted or repaired by the manufacturer at no additional charge within 1 year from the purchase date.

Men’s Mido Baroncelli (M8600.4.18.8)

The Baroncelli collection includes chic and elegant timepieces for women and men. Designed in 2017, this male model has a 38 mm steel case with a black polished dial. The silver hands and hour markers look shining on a dark display. The skeletonized movement viewed through a transparent caseback is a fascinating show.

The 21 mm strap of brown leather is alligator-embossed.

The 2-year guarantee comes with each Mido timepiece.

FAQ

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Conclusion

Whether you are looking for a unique style of your watch to go with each suit or craving for quality materials and a longer warranty period, you can find the best automatic watch under 1000 dollars on the market today. With any of the top 20 models described in the review, you can stand out from the crowd.

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