Thursday, May 26, 2016

The 5 Best Women's Watches for Under 5000 Dollars

Today we will be covering the best women's watches for under 5000 dollars.  These watches will be touching the edges of what most people would consider, high end watches.  They will more than likely, be entry level watches from high end companies.  I say more than likely, because I do my research as I write, I am giving you an educated assumption.

So, here it is, The Best Women's Watches for Under, presents.


The Best Women's Watches for Under 5000 Dollars...


Omega
Constellation Quartz
Model: 123.15.27.20.57.003
Case: 27mm, Stainless steel
Band: Stainless steel
Movement: Omega 1376, quartz
Functions: HH, MM, SS
Battery: 
Water resistance: 100M/330ft

The Omega Constellation is one of the most famous lines of watches, from one of the most famous watchmakers.  They are icons from icons.  Granted, it was the men's line of Constellation that goes back to 1952, but the line was considered the flagship of the company for a very long time.

The Lady Constellation quartz gives you a chance to step into that family of watches for a very reasonable price.  You get a 27mm, stainless steel case, with the crown at the 3 o'clock position.  The lens is sapphire, and the bezel is ringed with diamonds.  The black dial face has diamond hour markers.  The hands are polished steel, and the band is a block link style with a three fold clasp.  The movement is a Omega 1376 quartz.

I can usually find the watch for between 4500 and 5000 dollars through the online retailers.  I think it is a great opportunity to own a Constellation.  It is a great company with a great reputation.



Rolex
Oyster Perpetual
Model: 177200
Case: 31mm, Stainless steel
Band: Stainless steel
Movement: Rolex, 2231 automatic
Functions: HH, MM, SS
Battery: N/A
Water resistance: 100M/330ft

Rolex.  Yes, we are seeing our first Rolex on the best women's watches under blog.  Rolex may be the most well know watchmaker in the world.  And there is a lot of good reasons for that, it is by no means, a bunch of hype.  They make incredibly nice watches.

Rolex was founded in 1905, in London England.  Alfred Davis and his brother-in-law, Hans Wilsdorf began the company by buying Swiss movements, and putting them into high end, British cases.  These watches were sold to Jewelers, who actually put their own names on them.  The name, Rolex, wasn't registered and trademarked until 1915.

In 1919, Wilsdorf moved the Company to Switzerland because of the taxes levied on luxury items.  It was costing too much to do business.  The company has been innovators in the watch world.  They made the first waterproof watch, the first watch with a automatic date changing feature, the first watchmaker to earn a chronometer certificate, and a whole lot more.

The Oyster Perpetual is another long running line of wristwatches.  The name "Oyster" began in 1926, being patented as the first waterproof watch.  The name "Perpetual" was then added in 1931, indicating a automatic movement.  Those have continued.  This Oyster Perpetual has a 31mm stainless steel case, with the crown at the 3 o'clock position.  the lens face is sapphire crystal.  The dial face is purple, and the hour markers are indicated with Roman numerals.  With the Rolex "Crown" indicating the 12 o'clock position.  The hands are polished steel and the band is a stainless steel type, with a Oyster safety clasp.

The movement for the Oyster Perpetual is a Rolex 2231 automatic type.  It has 31 jewels, and a 48 hour power reserve.  It runs at 28,800 beats per hour, and is chronometer certified.  It is a wonderful movement.  It will keep excellent time.

I tend to see this watch in the online retailers for around 4500 dollars.  It is really impressive, for a Rolex.  This watch is, in all terms of the word, a heirloom.  It could be something that would be cherished for many lifetimes.



Cartier
Ballon Bleu
Model: W6920038
Case: 28mm, Stainless steel
Band: Stainless steel
Movement: Quartz
Functions: HH, MM
Battery:
Water resistance: 30M/100ft

Cartier was founded in 1847 in Paris, France.  They may be the most well know jeweler in the world.  But they have also been a high end watch maker since 1904.  The Ballon Bleu has been a long running line of Cartier watches.

The women's Ballon Bleu has a 28mm stainless steel case, with a crown at the 3 o'clock position.  The crown is guarded by the case.  The dial face is opalescent pink, with Roman numerals for the hour markers.  And the hour and minute hands are blue steel.  The band is a h-link stainless steel type, with a folding clasp.  It has a quartz movement, meaning the battery will have to be replaced occasionally, usually about once every two years.

I see this watch in the online retailers for around 4000 dollars usually.  It is a great opportunity to get a entry level Cartier.  They make wonderful watches and they are definitely a discussion piece for any watch lover.



Jaeger-Lecoultre
Reverso Lady Stainless steel
Model: 2618411
Case: 33.2mm x 19.5mm, Stainless steel
Band: Leather
Movement: Quartz
Functions: HH, MM
Battery: N/A
Water resistance:

Jaeger-Lecoultre was founded in 1833 in Le Sentier, Switzerland, by Antoine LeCoultre, after designing a machine that was able to machine watch pinion gears from steel.  It was a catalyst for him to begin designing and building high quality wristwatches.

 In 1844 Antoine invented the worlds most accurate time measurement instrument, called a Millionometre,  and By 1937, Edmond Jaeger, a Paris based watchmaker began collaborating with Lecoultre, renaming the company to Jaeger-Lecoultre.

The Reverso Lady Stainless Steel is a rectangular body watch.  It measures 19.5mm wide x 33.2mm long, and is made from stainless steel.  The crown is located at the 3 o'clock position, and the lens is sapphire crystal.  The case is hinged, allowing the watch face to flip to a flat stainless steel face, giving a surface that can be etched, and the watch worn as a bracelet instead of a watch.

The dial face is white, with black Arabic numerals marking the hours.  The hands are hardened blue steel, and the band is brown leather, with a folding style clasp.  The movement is a Jaeger-Lecoultre 657 Quartz movement.

I find this watch online for around 3,500 dollars.  It is a nice watch for the price.  Something I think should be considered if the looks of the watch appeals to you.



TAG Heuer
Carrera Calibre 9 Diamond
Model: WAR2415.BA0776
Case: 38mm, Stainless steel
Band: Stainless steel
Movement: Calibre 9, Automatic
Functions: HH, MM, SS, Date
Battery: N/A
Water resistance: 100M/330ft

Tag Heuer is a company that hasn't gotten much love on the best woman's watches under, as well as the best men's watches under blogs.  Not for any particular reason.  I just have not given them a whole lot of attention as of yet.  I am planning to change that, starting with the Carrera Calibre 9 shown here.

Tag Heuer began in 1860, as Uhrenmanufaktur Heuer AG, or Just Heuer to most people.  They were founded by Edouard Heuer in St-Imier, Switzerland.  He patented his first chronograph in 1882 and an oscillating pinion in 1887, something that is still used by watchmakers of mechanical chronographs.  He also patented the first dashboard chronograph for automobiles. and through the 1930's and 40's he manufactured chronographs for the Luftwaffe pilots.  By the 1950's he produced unique chronographs for American retailer, Abercrombie & Fitch.  And from the 50's to the 70's, Heuers became extremely popular with automobile racing.  In 1962 Heuer became the first watchmaker in space, with John Glen wearing a Heuer stopwatch.  And the first Carrera watch was introduced in 1963.  In 1985 the TAG group purchased a majority stake in the company, forming Tag Heuer, and in 1999 LVMH made a freindly takover and bough nearly 100% of the company.  They continue to make fine timepieces and still remain popular in the racing world.  This is exacly the type of watchmaker I like to include in my lists.  I am glad I was able to find a place for them.

The Carrera Calibre 9 Diamond is understated style.  It is not over the top with bling and sparkle, and it is not so large to look like you are wearing a salad plate on your wrist.  It has a 38mm stainless steel case with the crown at the 3 o'clock position.  The bezel is polished stainless steel with 56 top Wesselton diamonds ringing the sapphire lens.  It also sports a white, mother of pearl dial face.  The hour markers are indicated with 12 more Wesselton diamonds and there is a date window located at hte 3 o'clock position as well.  The hands of the watch are polished steel, and the band is stainless steel links with a folding style clasp.

The movement is a Tag Heuer Automatic Calibre 9.  It is a modified CalibreSellita SW1000.  It is an 18 jewel movement with a 40 hour power reserve and it runs at 28,800 beats per hour.

The Tag Heuer Carrera Calibre 9 can be found through online retailers for around 3,000 to around 3,500 dollars,  It is a great looking watch, that should be beautiful and sturdy, and one that can be wore for many situations.  Definately a watch and company to look at if you are in the market for a woman's watch.



Wrap Up

This was my favorite list so far on the best women's watches for under blog.  I feel like I am starting to see some true quality watches showing up.  That's not to say the lower priced watches I have covered here are not quality, but it is all relative, and it is really staring to show.  I hope you have enjoyed the 5 best women's watches for under 5000 dollars, and hope you come back soon.

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