If you want a badass watch with a Swiss movement and less than $1k, (several are right at the $500 mark) I'd go with Lum-Tec or Tissot. Probably the Lum-Tec bc the lume is AMAZING, the case designs and style strongly appeal to me, and you're not going to see anyone else wearing one. Also sometimes they sell v-series (my favorite) demo watches around the $600ish mark which is just barely above your price point but imo, you're getting a lot more watch for your money. They offer the same designs in several different finishes...stainless, rose gold, matte black, etc.
http://www.lum-tec.com/#home


