13 of the best watches under $500 that get watch snobs' approval

best watches under $500With all the uncertainty in the world right now, spending several months’ salary on a watch might seem like an idea that can wait a while. But for those in the watch community, the idea of not knowing where your next drink is coming from can be an uncomfortable feeling. With that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the best watches you can currently buy that will scratch that new-watch itch, without meaning you have to go without toilet paper for the next few months. So without further ado, let’s get better acquainted with a few of the finest watches on the market that will ring the till close to AUD$500. Baltic HMS 001 The first watch from the French-based outfit, the Baltic HMS 001 is a vintage-inspired time-only watch with a velvet-like black dial. Contrasted nicely is the eye-catching gold case, hands and dial markings, which elevate the feeling of this classic design. The Baltic HMS 001 is €332.50 Q Timex Reissue Falcon Eye 38mm Timex have been kicking goals with their swag of reissues based on their rich archive of designs. While the Timex M79 with Batman bezel attracted significant attention, the Falcon Eye somehow…

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6 years ago

BREAKING NEWS: Rolex shuts down production for 10 days, closing three factories

Rolex shuts down productionRolex Chief Executive Jean-Frédéric Dufour has today informed Rolex staff that they will be shutting down three factories in response to the increasing threat of COVID-19, from 5pm today. First reported by WatchPro USA, the news of the shut down was shared to Rolex employees in a letter, indicating the shut-down is set to last 10 days. Factories will look to reopen on March 27, should the danger of Coronavirus been seen to have reduced during that period. In an environment where many Rolex models, specifically stainless steel Professional models, are very difficult to purchase at retail due to immense demand, this is sure to exacerbate the situation where waiting lists are measured in years, not months. The full transcript of the letter shared with Rolex employees (originally in French), is below: Like I have already said, we are going to face a very serious situation. With the objective to protect you, your familes and those close, but also to limit risks of propagation and the spread of Coronavirus we have decided to close our sites of production in Geneva, Bienne and Chirst from Monday 17th of March until Friday 27th of March.  This date is subject to change based…

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6 years ago

Hands-on – TAG Heuer Carrera 160 Years Silver Limited Edition

Back in January 2020, as the first watch presented by the brand in this new year, TAG Heuer introduced a pretty big watch… Really, the kind of watch that, at first sight, has all the elements to become a classic. Certainly, this wasn’t the most adventurous of TAG’s creation, but let’s be real, it simply […]

6 years ago

Letter From The Editor – What to Expect from MONOCHROME during these Weird Times

With the cancellation of all major watch events, it was already a pretty weird start of the year (Watches & Wonders cancelled and Baselworld postponed.) Countries like Italy have been in full lockdown mode for weeks, Spain too, and now other European countries follow suit. Schools are closed, sports clubs, gyms, bars, restaurants, museums, zoos, […]

6 years ago

Introducing – Arnold & Son Nebula 38, now in Stainless Steel

In 2018, Arnold & Son presented a smaller version of one of its most striking watches, a watch that was built with symmetry, balance and structure in mind: the Nebula. Based on the concept introduced in its extremely complex Constant-Force Tourbillon watch, this watch was designed with the same sense of aesthetics in mind, yet […]

6 years ago