Thread of the Month | June | When Do You Expect a Nicer Movement, Price-Wise?

Sub-$1,000 Mechanical Watches — When Do You Expect a “Nicer” Movement?

Let’s talk about expectations for mechanical movements under $1,000. There’s a wide range of offerings in this bracket—from entry-level autos with surprisingly solid specs—but when do you, personally, start expecting a step up in movement quality?

For example:

Sub-$300: A Seiko NH35 or Miyota 8-series if the case and dial are solid (or not).

$400–$600: A Miyota 9-series or Seiko 6R feels fair here? Would you take a…

Thread of the Month | June | When Do You Expect a Nicer Movement, Price-Wise?