13 Sickeningly Good Classic Wristwatches Under $5,000

Remember when "video killed the radio star" in the 1980s? Neither do we! Remember when books were replaced by e-books? Neither do we! Well, remember when smartwatches replaced classic wristwatches? Neither do we! Many people may think that wristwatches are no longer necessary these days. At first they were threatened by mobile phones, now smart watches count their last days. Or is it? Wristwatches are forever. They are eternal because, unlike smart watches, they will never run out of time. Because while two years from now, the current model of the Apple Watch will just be an outdated piece of technology lying in a drawer, a quality wristwatch will still be adorning the wrist. Especially if you happen to own one of the following 13 sickeningly good classic watches under $5,000.

Smart watches seem to be the current fad, a classic wristwatches because they are not going anywhere. Why? Because they are also not intended only to track the time. They may not have the apps and other treats of modern wearable technology, but they remain fashion accessory, which shows not only our lifestyle, but also our status. They are classic watches status symbol and the 13 sickeningly good classic wristwatches under $5,000 that we'll present below are the perfect embodiment of that theory.

Just like mobile phones, smart watches will not replace classic wristwatches.

The same applies to watches as it does to camera lenses. Quality costs money, and the next set is the best you'll get for your denr and a piece that will not end up in the graveyard of technological toys, but will be passed down from generation to generation. They have wristwatches emotional value, something that smart watches will never have due to their "replaceability" (there will always be a better model available).

Rolex Datejust

Even before you knew wristwatches well, you knew Rolex. At first, you associated the name with beautiful and expensive timepieces. When you knew a little more about wristwatches, you moved away from the idea of Rolex as a possible choice, as it was too popular, too status-obsessed with overpriced prices. After learning about watches well, your faith in Rolex was restored and you began to understand the reasons behind its status as the world's most prized watch and its high prices. Nevertheless, the brand of "prejudice" will not fade. And yes, if you own a Submarine model, which is probably the most recognizable watch in the world, then you will probably be convicted of buying a Rolex for the status symbol. The Rolex Datejust (a mixture of the Submarine and Daytona models, but with its own character), which belongs to its classic program, solves this problem, as it is not so flashy and masks the expression of the status symbol. But at the end of the day, it's still a Rolex. The glass is faux sapphire with a distinctive affixed lens that seemingly magnifies the numeral that displays the date, and the strap is metal. The watch is robustly elegant and therefore suitable for everyday use and for everyone who swears by aesthetics, who are perfectionists and who do not settle for mediocrity.
More about the watch: rolex.com

Tudor Pelagos

You may not know, but the Tudor brand is owned by Rolex, but the difference between them is that Rolex uses its own in-house movement while Tudor's, and its Tudor Pelagos diver's watch is no exception, made with Swiss precision (ETA). It is powered by a spring mechanism and is water resistant to 500 meters, and despite its robust case and abundant technology, it boasts a lightweight 42mm case made of titanium. The watch with a sporty character and complete reliability is decorated with a ceramic bezel, a pressure valve and an illuminated dial, which is covered by sapphire glass, which is almost as solid as a diamond and practically no other material can destroy it. The watch, which is a fusion of technology and innovation, can be worn around the wrist when wearing a men's or diving suit for around 3,600 euros.
More about the watch: tudorwatch.com

Frédérique Constant Manufacture Worldtimer

Frederique Constant Manufacture Worldtimer

The Frédérique Constant brand was founded in 1988 by the Dutch couple Aletta Bax and Peter Stas, and today it operates in Geneva (Switzerland), the heart of haute horology, which is why all its wristwatches are equipped with a Swiss mechanism. It boasts an exciting collection of watches, among which the Manufacture Worldtimer wristwatch with a sophisticated three-dimensional dial with a diameter of 42 mm (there is also a sub-dial at number 6) caught our eye the most. It can tell much more than just the local time, as it shows the global time. The world clock (actually and metaphorically) therefore has a dial for local time that is slightly smaller, and it is caught in an adjustable ring of 24 time zones that bear the names of recognizable places around the world. Although it seems complicated at first glance, the principle of use is simple. You pull the crown (the watch winder and adjustment knob) to the first stage and turn it counterclockwise until it matches your time zone. And that's that. If it is night in the city, the time will be in the area of the clock where the dial is colored dark. The watch with a metal strap and sapphire crystal is water-resistant to a depth of 50 meters.
More about the watch: frederiqueconstant.com