The 5 Best Women's Watches for Under 1000 Dollars
Longines
La Grande
Model: LNG42094116
Case: 23.5mm, Stainless steel
Band: 13mm, Stainless steel
Movement: Swiss Quartz
Functions: HH, MM
Water resistance: 30M/100ft
Longines is another new company I am presenting here on the best women's watches under, blog. And it is another very old, Swiss company. Making timepieces since 1832. They are currently owned by Swatch. And considered makers of high end time pieces.
The La Grande, is an entry level watch, into this land of high end time pieces. It has a 23.5mm case, with the crown at the 3 oclock position. It has a sapphire lens, and comes with a white dial face with Roman numerals marking the hours. The hour and minute hands are polished steel. The band is a small link stainless steel style, with a folding clasp on it.
The La Grande uses an ETA movement. It is a quartz movement, meaning it will require a battery every couple of years. But it should keep excellent time.
This is a watch by a company that makes quality timepieces. If this one is not to your liking, I would recommend you look at their line of watches, you may find something that suits you better, and any of their watches should be quality products. This particular watch can usually be had for around 775 dollars. leaving you some breathing room in your budget.
Longines is another new company I am presenting here on the best women's watches under, blog. And it is another very old, Swiss company. Making timepieces since 1832. They are currently owned by Swatch. And considered makers of high end time pieces.The La Grande, is an entry level watch, into this land of high end time pieces. It has a 23.5mm case, with the crown at the 3 oclock position. It has a sapphire lens, and comes with a white dial face with Roman numerals marking the hours. The hour and minute hands are polished steel. The band is a small link stainless steel style, with a folding clasp on it.
The La Grande uses an ETA movement. It is a quartz movement, meaning it will require a battery every couple of years. But it should keep excellent time.
This is a watch by a company that makes quality timepieces. If this one is not to your liking, I would recommend you look at their line of watches, you may find something that suits you better, and any of their watches should be quality products. This particular watch can usually be had for around 775 dollars. leaving you some breathing room in your budget.
Tissot
Couturier
Model: T035.207.11.011.00
Case: 32mm, Stainless steel
Band: Stainless steel
Movement: ETA 2824-2 Automatic
Functions: HH, MM, SS, Date
Water resistance: 100M/330ft
Tissot watches are a lot like Hamilton and Voctorinox watches. They are Swiss made, mid ranged watches that are quality and serviceable timepieces. They are all, also owned by Swatch. Not a huge surprise, considering half of the Swiss watch world is owned by Swatch.
Tissot was founded in Switzerland, in 1863, by a father and son team. They were the first watchmakers to mass produce pocket watches, along with the first to produce a pocket watch with two time zones. They merged with Omega in 1930, and the combination made some highly sought after collectible watches, in the years to follow. They were purchased by Swatch in 1983 to become part of the largest swiss watch making company in the world. They are official time keepers for several sports, including cycling, fencing, and ice hockey, and continue to be a strong company today.
The Woman's Courturier is a nice timepiece. It has a large, 32mm, stainless steel case, and a crown at the 3 o'clock position. It has a sapphire crystal lens, and a white dial face. The hours are marked with dashes, and it has a date window at the 3 o'clock position. The hands are chromed steel and the band is a five link style stainless steel version, with a folding clasp on it. The movement is an ETA 2824-2 automatic movement. Considered a workhorse of the ETA line.
Tissot watches are a lot like Hamilton and Voctorinox watches. They are Swiss made, mid ranged watches that are quality and serviceable timepieces. They are all, also owned by Swatch. Not a huge surprise, considering half of the Swiss watch world is owned by Swatch.Tissot was founded in Switzerland, in 1863, by a father and son team. They were the first watchmakers to mass produce pocket watches, along with the first to produce a pocket watch with two time zones. They merged with Omega in 1930, and the combination made some highly sought after collectible watches, in the years to follow. They were purchased by Swatch in 1983 to become part of the largest swiss watch making company in the world. They are official time keepers for several sports, including cycling, fencing, and ice hockey, and continue to be a strong company today.
The Woman's Courturier is a nice timepiece. It has a large, 32mm, stainless steel case, and a crown at the 3 o'clock position. It has a sapphire crystal lens, and a white dial face. The hours are marked with dashes, and it has a date window at the 3 o'clock position. The hands are chromed steel and the band is a five link style stainless steel version, with a folding clasp on it. The movement is an ETA 2824-2 automatic movement. Considered a workhorse of the ETA line.
The watch is usually for sale for around 650 dollars, all over the internet. Personally I love this watch, I think it is a great looking timepiece. And is a lot of watch for under 700 dollars.
Rado
White Jubile Ceramic Diamond
Model: R27696712
Case: 27mm, Ceramic
Band: 14mm, Ceramic
Movement: Quartz
Functions: HH, MM, SS
Water resistance: 30M/100ft
Rado watches was founded in 1917, in Lengnau Switzerland, under the name of Schulp Co. They are well known for their use of unusual and scratch proof materials. During their time in business, Rado has earned more than 20 elite international design awards.
the Jubile Ceramic Diamond model is not included in the current line of Rado watches, but it is still available at many watch retailers, which is why I have included it on this list.
The case of the Rado is 27mm, ceramic. It has a crown at the 3 o'clock position, and it sports a sapphire lens. The watch was a white dial face, with 4 0.022ct white diamonds marking the 12, 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions. The hands are chromed steel. The band is linked ceramic, with a double folding clasp.
The movement in the Rado is 318 calibre quartz model. So it is battery opperated. The watch can be found on the internet for around 930 dollars. It is a unique watch from a unique watchmaker. It is something people will notice. The ceramic can crack if it recieves an impact, but will resist scratching damage.
Rado watches was founded in 1917, in Lengnau Switzerland, under the name of Schulp Co. They are well known for their use of unusual and scratch proof materials. During their time in business, Rado has earned more than 20 elite international design awards.the Jubile Ceramic Diamond model is not included in the current line of Rado watches, but it is still available at many watch retailers, which is why I have included it on this list.
The case of the Rado is 27mm, ceramic. It has a crown at the 3 o'clock position, and it sports a sapphire lens. The watch was a white dial face, with 4 0.022ct white diamonds marking the 12, 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions. The hands are chromed steel. The band is linked ceramic, with a double folding clasp.
The movement in the Rado is 318 calibre quartz model. So it is battery opperated. The watch can be found on the internet for around 930 dollars. It is a unique watch from a unique watchmaker. It is something people will notice. The ceramic can crack if it recieves an impact, but will resist scratching damage.
Baume & Mercier
Linea Black Dial
Model: 10010
Case: 27mm, Stainless steel
Band: Stainless steel
Movement: Quartz
Functions: HH, MM, SS, Date
Water resistance: 50M/165ft
Baume & Mercier is another long standing watchmaker. They were founded in 1830, and are headquartered in Geneva Switzerland, by the Baume brothers, and was called Freres Baume. In 1918 the company partnered with Paul Mercier, and became specialized in watch manufacturing. Particularly in unique shaped watches. In the 1920's the company embraced the Women's Emancipation, and began launching man women specific lines of watches. They have continued to make fine watches ever since, they are now a subsidiary of the Swiss luxury conglomerate, Richmont.The Linea series has a 27mm stainless steel case, with a bezel with Arabic numerals for the hour markers, and a crown at the 3 o'clock position. The watch also sports a sapphire crystal. The dial face is black, with indexed hour markers. and a date window at the 6 o'clock position. The hands are chromed steel, and the bracelet is a three link stainless steel type with a folding style clasp. The movement in the Linea is a Swiss made quartz.
This watch is going to push the budget. I find it for right around 1000 dollars on the internet, and sometimes for as high as 1200 dollars. So, if you want a Baume & Mercier, you may have to shop around a little bit, if you really need to keep it under 1000 dollars.
Junghans
Max Bill Ladies Quartz
Model: 047/4540.00
Case: 32.7mm Stainless steel
Band: Leather
Movement: J643.29 Quartz
Functions: HH, MM, SS, Date
Battery: Sony SR920 SW
Battery: Sony SR920 SW
Water resistance:
Junghans was founded in 1861, in Germany. The company began to produce watches in 1927. Beginning in the early 1950's Max Bill was brought in as a watch designer, and propelled the company, with wonderful designs, and highly accurate watches.
The Max Bill Ladies Quartz is a 32.7mm stainless steel watch with the crown at the 3 o'clock position. The bezel of the watch is minimal, making the face appear to be very large without the bulk of some watches. The face is white with Arabic numerals for the hour markers, and it has a date window at the 3 o'clock position. It has thin, polished steel hands, and a blue leather band with a buckle style clasp. The movement is a quartz, J643.29, this is a modified ETA 955.412.
This watch is the budget watch of the bunch. Being all over the internet for under or right around 600 dollars. And at that price, I think it is a really nice and unique watch. I love that it is German, and love the minimalist look.
Junghans was founded in 1861, in Germany. The company began to produce watches in 1927. Beginning in the early 1950's Max Bill was brought in as a watch designer, and propelled the company, with wonderful designs, and highly accurate watches.The Max Bill Ladies Quartz is a 32.7mm stainless steel watch with the crown at the 3 o'clock position. The bezel of the watch is minimal, making the face appear to be very large without the bulk of some watches. The face is white with Arabic numerals for the hour markers, and it has a date window at the 3 o'clock position. It has thin, polished steel hands, and a blue leather band with a buckle style clasp. The movement is a quartz, J643.29, this is a modified ETA 955.412.
This watch is the budget watch of the bunch. Being all over the internet for under or right around 600 dollars. And at that price, I think it is a really nice and unique watch. I love that it is German, and love the minimalist look.
Wrap Up
I must be honest, the 5 best women's watches for under 1000 dollars totally when differently than I expected. I feel sorry for ladies looking for a nice watch. They are extremely difficult to navigate. Watches listed for sale on sites I often look at are actually no longer in production and the watches that are in production are often selling for over the suggested retail price. It is a bit of a racket, in my mind.
But here it is anyway, these are the best women's watches under 1000 dollars that I can find. There are four quartz watches on this list. That surprised me, but I do believe these to be the best bang for the buck.
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