The plethora of choices at this price point might make it overwhelming to choose a single watch. We're here to give you a nudge in the right direction with our guide for best watches under $2000.
1. Hamilton Khaki Field Murph Auto 38mm
Featured in the award-winning Interstellar movie, the Hamilton Khaki Field Murph is a watch that has made its mark on modern history.
Sitting comfortably under the $2000 price point, this watch is a bargain considering its status. Even without its cinematic history, it still has a lot to offer with its 80-hour power reserve, formal aesthetic, 100m water resistance, windowed case back, and beautifully finished 38mm case perfect for a wide range of wrist sizes.
Whether it's a formal event or just a casual walk in the park with your best friend, this watch is made for it.
2. Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 - Light Blue
Vintage looks with modern performance, the Tissot PRX line has a lot to offer. This elegant light blue dial with a unique patterned texture is one to consider.
Unlike most vintage watches that are usually small, this modern iteration of Tissot's PRX comes with a 40mm stainless steel case that makes the beautiful dial stand out even more. Following a small trend in the 70s of seamless integrated bracelets, this watch executes it perfectly. The Y-shaped links that end close in a butterfly clasp blend into the case making it look like the metal is bending like fabric.
Powered by the Powermatic 80 with an 80-hour power reserve, no vintage watch can match its performance.
3. Furlan Marri Mechaquartz Castagna Ref. 1009-A
At first glance, you might mistake it for a Patek Philippe chronograph with its two sub-dials on the 9 and 3 o'clock positions and vintage 12 and 6 numerals. However, upon closer inspection, it's much more original than that.
Andrea Furlan is the designer of this beautiful mid-range watch and there are subtle details everywhere. From the roulette table 60 dial, the white accents going around the inner dial that dive under the sub-dials, to the leaf hands and the asthmometer graduations, this watch looks and feels fantastic.
If you were looking for a modern watch that has all the vintage charm, this is amazing value.
4. DOXA SUB 200 Professional, stainless steel bracelet
A true dive watch from a brand with true dive watch history. The DOXA SUB 200 Professional is an impressive watch that performs as well as it looks.
With its bright orange dial and bezel, big lumed hands and indices, and a domed crystal, this watch makes sure it's as useful underwater as it is out of it. For well under $2000, you're getting a watch from a brand that has competed with the biggest and even beat them at it.
5. MIDO Ocean Star 200C Tribute Titanium
A watch made out of uncommon materials is hard to find for a good price. However, MIDO has an awesome offering made of ceramic and titanium.
The MIDO Ocean Star 200C Tribute Titanium is an artful yet incredibly robust piece. A ceramic rotating bezel over a 42.5mm titanium case with a ripple-designed dial—all on a watch that has an automatic movement with an 80-hour power reserve and 200m water resistance.
That's a lot of value at this price.
6. Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto
Another watch featured in the movie Interstellar worn by Matthew McConaughey, the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot is also available with a under $2000 price-tag.
It's hard to find good watches with a day date function with the day fully spelled out like the Rolex Day-Date. This watch, however, provides that while being a mid-range watch. We absolutely love the unique styling with the hour hand capped at the inner hour ring while the minutes hand goes beyond it to rendezvous with the minute track.
Under its dial there's an automatic movement with an 80-hour power reserve encased in a 100m water resistance 42mm case—lots of room to showcase everything awesome about this watch.
7. Baltic MR01 Gold PVD 36mm
Blending modernity with playful vintage aesthetics, this tastefully sized 36mm watch is a perfect unique pick for formal occasions.
It's a true conversation starter with its all-black dial, contrasted by the gold PVD case, Roman numerals and hands. Another point of interest being the seconds sub-dial with a subtle circular finish—all of this under a beautifully domed dial that catches the eye with how it distorts light along the edges.
The leather strap in a sophisticated black colour ties it all together in a watch that looks premium even if it has a below $2000 price tag.
Wondering if these watches under $2000 look just as stunning in person as they do in photos? Visit our Watch Discovery Studio on Collins Street, Melbourne, and see for yourself—because nothing beats trying them on before you buy!
