Got 2 Omega Seamasters, 1 Concord Sportivo all worn with normal wear but still look nice. I use to just leave them in the boxes for special occaisions but as I got older decided can't take it with me so wear them every day now.
I bought this about 10 years ago, been wearing it everyday since, only serviced after 9 years, seems to be bullet proof. The omega seamaster is a work horse. In my opinion the omega is one of the best looking watches on the market.
Picked this one up recently.
Omega Seamaster Professional 2541.80.00, this is the Quartz version.
It is the original modern Bond watch, featured in Goldeneye.
I preferred the Quartz because its less maintenance and I am fairly hard on my watches.
I wore a Citizen Eco-drive Black Eagle daily for about 6 years previously. I still love/still have that watch, but found this Omega and put the Citizen down for now. (plus the band on the Citizen must be replaced).
Also previously owned a Tissot PRC200 and this Fortis:
I've got a titanium citizen eco drive that used to be my daily wear until I traded my Jeep for a Rolex GMT Master II and some cash. Best deal of my life. I now wear my GMT every day and I feel naked if I leave the house without it. I am looking at getting a submariner sometime soon. My dad has one, but that will probably end up going to my brother.
I have a really nice Breitling Chronometre that I love. I get Tons of compliments on it. Some of the older models can be bought in your price range. It is nice to own a high end watch that you don't see every day. I skipped Rolex for that reason.
Anyone know of a quality Swiss watch smith somewhere in NE GA? I'm in Braselton. Can travel a little bit though.
I have a Baume et Mercier that needs quite a bit of work... case, bracelet polishing, crystal replacing, tune-up. The best lead I have right now is Bowers in ATL. Anyone have experience with them? http://www.bowerswatchandclockrepair.com/
Don't use bowers. The best person I have found, that's somewhat close, and actually not very close at all is in Clearwater Florida. Let me know if you need their number!