

Hamilton and Tissot are part of the mighty Swatch Group, with wholesale access to its ETA movements – ETA’s basic 2824, 2892, 77 calibres (another word for watch movements) are the timeworn workhorses for the vast majority of Switzerland’s automatic watches.

In the case of the examples here, it’s down to economies of scale. In fact, a truly “Swiss Made” automatic watch can be yours for less than £500. It is also possible to own a ‘decent one’ for less than £1,000. Based on the 200-year-old technological principle of a winding spring powering a carefully ratio-ed gear train, to which the hours, minutes and seconds hands are attached, as long as it’s maintained, it will not stop ticking. Just a little TLC will mean your wristwatch can tick forever – its timeworn technology safe from obsolescence, unlike that shiny new smartphone.

This is from a microbrand but they make great looking watches that retain good value. Buy watches online and enhance your wristwear collection with elegance and precision. There are several watches that would meet the 1000 criteria though you'd likely have to buy from an unauthorized dealer. Assuming you invest in a decent one, your automatic watch will be the only possession to last your lifetime and potentially another beyond it. Shop the best watches for men online at Sylvi Watch official site. (Related: 5 British watch brands you need to know) Automatic watches mark a step up in both engineering and price, but what justifies the added expense? Do you really get what you pay for with an automatic watch and is it possible to own a good one for less than the price of a week in Ibiza?
