Buyer's Guide For Watches Between 1,000 3,000 Euros17 March 2021
If you’re going for a four-digit watch, your expectations will have risen considerably in comparison to our Buyer’s Guide Part 1, which took you through watches from 150 to 1,000 euros. Consumers are justified in expecting something pretty special for a watch over 1,000 euros. It usually means higher quality, finesse, and perhaps also a sense of status that comes with a brand. While priorities may differ, less convincing products within this price segment will simply fail. The reason for this is partly because in this price segment, brands are also in competition with smart watches. The Hermes Apple Watch, for example, is available from around 1,300 euros. The TAG Heuer Connected starts at around 1,700 euros, while the Tambour Horizon Smartwatch by Louis Vuitton starts at 2,430 euros.These products are undeniably extremely popular, and certain features are not available elsewhere in this price segment. However, there is one thing these watches are not: mechanical. It doesn’t take a particularly nostalgic person to enjoy a “real” watch, instead of a tech gadget, on one’s wrist. A mechanical watch is a unique piece of craftsmanship, creating a special connection to its owner unlike a smartphone. Therefore, it’s no surprise that Part 2 of our Buyer’s Guide can offer numerous exciting, meaningful examples of contemporary watchmaking. We are now going to introduce watches that range in price from 1,000 to 3,000 euros. Our simple rules here are exactly the same as in Part 1. Therefore, all of the watches are mechanical, and all come from Switzerland...................