4 Best Watch Buys Under $10,000 from IWC, Graham, Ulysse Nardin & Omega

LuxuryBazaar.com
4 min readJun 1, 2018

These are the 4 best watch buys for the money with a budget below $10,000 as per Roman, Founder of Luxury Bazaar.

Today’s watch review will focus on luxury watches that are under ten thousand dollars.

Though we usually show watches at the highest end of opulence, anywhere from one hundred thousand to half a million dollars, today we’ll talk about a few awesome timepieces available for under ten thousand.

This review will show off each watch’s best qualities, and answer the questions you might have about what these watches can stand up to.

OMEGA SEAMASTER AQUA TERRA XXL SMALL SECONDS

Let’s start with the Omega Seamaster

Though this watch’s design is on the simpler side, it’s elegance shines through in its stainless-steel casing, transparent back, and grey dial.

The Omega’s durable design ensures that the Seamaster can be worn all day, every day. With a 49.20 diameter, the Omega Seamaster is a relatively large watch that gives you the confident feeling of wearing a heavier watch on your wrist.

This manual-wind watch is an Omega 2211 Caliber with fifty-three hours of power reserve and is waterproof up to 150 meters.

The Seamaster is a versatile watch that can be worn as sporty or casual, and still shines through when you’re dressed to the nines.

Despite the quality of the Omega brand and the elegance crafted in the Seamaster, this watch retails for just $5,400 and can be found for 30–40% off online!

Next, we’ll take a look at the sporty Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronograph

ULYSSE NARDIN MARINE CHRONOGRAPH MANUFACTURE 43MM

Though we usually think of Ulysse Nardin’s incredibly opulent pieces, such as the ‘Genghis Khan’ or the ‘Alexander The Great,’ this model is packed with multi-functional dials offering the wearer the hour, minutes, seconds, and date.

The Marine Chronograph is a perfect entry-level piece if you’re looking to get into the Ulysse Nardin brand.

As this watch is designed for function, it’s band is made of rubber to offer comfort and style throughout the day.

This watch includes a Titanium insert on the band, a signature for the Marine line. With automatic movement and a transparent back, the Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronograph is made to give the wearer that powerful feeling.

The dial measures in at 42 millimeters in diameter and is waterproof up to 100 meters.

As a perfect entry-level model into the Ulysse Nardin brand, the Marine Chronograph retails at $12,700 but as you can see here, it can be obtained for as low as $4,995!

On To IWC Watches

IWC SPITFIRE CHRONOGRAPH IW387804

Where Ulysse Nardin are known for their marine watches, IWC take to the skies with watches designed for pilots.

The IWC Spitfire Chronograph is beautifully designed, it’s slate-grey dial and stainless-steel pilot bracelet offer a sense of refinement, while the chronograph offers functionality.

This pilot chronograph features a simple dial, tracking minutes, hours, seconds, the date, and a chronograph.

Though unusual, the Spitfire Chronograph shows three dates with an arrow pointed to the current day and the day before and after above and below it.

This makes the date more legible at a glance. The watch case is made of stainless steel, ensuring the Spitfire Chronograph is fit to withstand almost any situation.

The IWC Spitfire Chronograph retails at $7,500, but if you’re looking for a better deal, check our price here.

The Graham Limited Edition Navy SEALS Foundation Chronofighter

GRAHAM CHRONOFIGHTER NAVY SEAL FOUNDATION WATCH

The Graham brand can be traced back to 1695, showing off the company’s legacy and its success in crafting exceptional timepieces.

The Graham Limited Edition Navy SEALS Foundation Chronofighter is a testament to the company’s style.

This massive 45-millimeter chronograph is sure to get complimented daily, and includes the Graham brand’s signature “trigger” on the watch’s left side for controlling the chronograph that can run for up to 30 minutes.

The watch also boasts a promise of complete waterproof to 100 meters. With a camouflage dial and ceramic bezel, the watch’s case is made from PVD-coated stainless steel.

The watch back features the Navy SEALS Foundation and Graham logos over the American flag.

This watch retails for just $8,050 and can be found online at retailers such as Luxury Bazaar for as low as $6,440 making it a great bargain!

In Conclusion

Though we tend to focus on showing you high-end luxury watches with scorching price tags, that’s not what these articles are about.

We believe in sharing a love for all watches, all styles, and all brands. This article shone the spotlight on a few relatively more affordable pieces that offer style, function, and taste.

While the Omega Seamaster offers a refined watch and chronometer, the Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronographer offers a sportier design.

The IWC Spitfire Chronograph was made for marine use, while the Graham Limited Edition Navy SEALS Foundation Chronofighter offers a larger, more noticeable design dedicated to the SEALS.

Luxury Bazaar is dedicated to showing the unique beauty of luxury watches at all levels and spreading the admiration of a finely crafted timepiece.

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