What are the best starter watches? Join us today as we give you our top 9 picks and discuss why we think they’re the best options. Shop luxury watches: [ Ссылка ]

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00:00 INTRO
00:28 Wrist Check
01:05 What is a Starter Watch?
02:56 Oris Diver’s Sixty-Five
04:10 Grand Seiko GMT
06:08 Breitling Aviator 8
08:38 Cartier Tank
10:26 Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra
12:56 Tudor Black Bay 58
15:30 Panerai Luminor
17:25 Omega Speedmaster
21:32 Rolex Oyster Perpetual
24:48 Final Picks

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What is a starter luxury watch? To begin with, they’re relatively less expensive than other options on the market. A starter watch will still require a significant investment, but certainly not tens of thousands of dollars. It will also grow with you throughout your life and often doesn’t feature an overly-complicated design set.

Oris Diver’s Sixty-Five
Oris tops our list because it meets all our parameters. It’s affordable, versatile, and straightforward. And for less than $1,500, it’s an excellent chance to add a professional series Swiss dive watch to your collection without breaking budget.

Ref. 01 733 7720 4051-07 8 21 18 earns a spot on our list for its attractive neo-vintage design, honoring Oris dive watches from the 1960s, complete with faux patina lume, similar font, and a domed sapphire crystal.

Grand Seiko
Reference SBGN007 from the Grand Seiko Heritage Collection also makes our list because it boasts exceptional quality for less than $5k. It’s perfect for daily wear, formal attire, and everything else in-between.

We also chose this edition of the Grand Seiko GMT because it boasts a Quartz movement. It’s easy to service and, even if you set it down and don’t pick it back up again until months later, it will still read true.

Breitling Aviator 8
The mens Breitling Aviator 8 boasts the prestige and exclusivity of one of the world’s most iconic luxury brands for less than $5k. It’s also more straightforward than, for example, the Navitimer. No matter what your experience level may be, the Aviator 8 will be a joy to examine and wear.

Upon closer inspection, you will also find that the bezel rotates, adding to its functionality while maintaining the watch’s uncomplicated aesthetic.

Cartier Tank Francaise
Cartier is perhaps one of the most iconic luxury brands in existence. Even if you aren’t very experienced in everything horology, chances are you recognize the Cartier Tank. It features the brand’s iconic tall Roman numeral hour markers, a square-shaped case, and a crown decorated with a lovely blue cabochon. It matches other jewelry and looks great dressed up or down, all for under $5k.

Omega Aqua Terra
Are you searching for a luxury watch with a little more functionality? The Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra might catch your eye. It hails from the Seamaster collection, featuring substantial water resistance and a luminous display on the dial. It also boasts unparalleled versatility with a design set that is also somewhat on par with an elegant dress watch. If you buy just one luxury watch, the Aqua Terra is certainly a smart choice.

Tudor Black Bay 58
Tudor is the brainchild of Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf. While the brand has since largely evolved into its own entity, its original design ethos to offer unparalleled accuracy for an affordable price remains. The Black Bay 58 is a vintage-inspired watch that also happens to have a very desirable blue dial.

Panerai Luminor
Another instantly recognizable luxury watch is the Panerai Luminor. Collectors of all experience levels will identify this watch, with its large cushion-shaped case, oversized crown guard, and signature baton and Arabic dial. It’s an evergreen piece that you won’t regret investing in. And, even if you do, it shouldn’t be hard to sell it for around the same price you paid.

Omega Speedmaster
If you’re like many of us, you appreciate the timeless design and functionality associated with a really exceptional chronograph. One relatively affordable option is the Speedmaster, aka Speedy or Moon Watch. Ref. 310.30.42.50.01.002 is a great chance to build your collection without breaking the bank.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual
Are you searching for an affordable, entry-level Rolex? Look no further than the iconic Rolex Oyster Perpetual. With its time-only movement and modest design set, the OP is one of the most affordable options within the Rolex catalog. It never goes out of style and is a great chance to invest in your first Rolex without paying $10k.

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