(Dress Watch and SmartWatch Edition)

 

What would you wear for a business meeting to seal your newest million-dollar deal? A power suit, a crisp-white buttoned shirt, and a well-polished brogue shoe. Almost there.

You shouldn’t forget your wristwatch… and now your outfit is complete!

Nothing speaks confidence and class as much as a wristwatch. Do you know the best part? You don’t have to break the bank to own a good one. There are several impressive watches for men below the $1,000 mark.

So, why don’t we take you through a quick rundown of the 2022 best watches under $1,000? Of course, that would include dress watches that are perfect for your business meetings. However, since you are a well-rounded man with other important concerns (such as your health), we’ll show you some fantastic smartwatches. They complement your outfit and also help you track your health as well.

Are you ready to check out the 2022 best watches under $1,000 across dress watches and smartwatches categories? Let’s go!

 

Best Dress Watches Under $1,000

 

For your business meetings, black tie events, or fancy dinners, a dress watch is a perfect ensemble because it is low-key and has no drama yet has you looking classy. Dress watches typically have a slim profile, a textured or smooth leather strap, and an average case size ranging between 34mm to 40mm.

Two of the 2020 best watches under $1,000 in this category are Seiko Pressage Cocktail Time and Hamilton Intra-Matic Auto.

 

Seiko Pressage Cocktail Time

This timepiece gets a well-deserved spot on the list of the 2022 best watches under $1,000, not just for its affordability but for its sleekness and functionality. It’s from the Seiko’s impressive Pressage lineup and comes with an absolutely gorgeous dial. Just in case you need to recall the date while you are at your meeting, the Seiko Pressage’s calendar display will come to your rescue.

Specifications

Price: $400

Movement: Automatic Seiko 4R35 movement

Case Size: 38.5mm

Thickness: 11mm

Crystal: Hardlex

Power Reserve: 41 hours

Water resistance depth: 50m

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Hamilton Intra-Matic Auto

Hamilton is a US-based brand famous for making great watches, and this dress watch from its collection is no exception. The Hamilton Intra-Matic Auto is a modest mix of style and elegance, and a commendable example of how classic design never goes out of style. If you prefer to don a watch that’s even slimmer than the Seiko Pressage, the thin leather band of the Hamilton Intra- Matic makes it a perfect alternative for you.

 

Specifications:

Price: $845

Movement: Automatic ETA 2892-A2 movement

Case Size: 38mm

Thickness: 10.2mm

Crystal: Sapphire

Power Reserve: 50 hours

Water Resistance: 50m

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Best Smart Watches Under $1,000

These days, several men are shifting toward smartwatches, not just because it makes them look “techy” and modern, but because these watches are also highly functional. Even though Apple Watches popularized smartwatches, smartwatches existed before the first Apple Watch was unveiled in 2014. These smartwatches have various impressive benefits ranging from helping you keep track of your health, to notifications in real-time (you won’t have to constantly glance at your phone). Even with these amazing functions, these smartwatches won’t cost you anything above $1,000.

We’ve completed a roundup and the Apple Watch Series 7 and Samsung Watch are our top picks in the smartwatch category for 2022 best watches under $1,000.

 

Apple Watch Series 7 GPS + Cellular

Think of the Apple Watch Series 7 as a mini-iPhone because it can easily pass as one. This smartwatch is fully packed with some of the features of your iPhone, including the ability to reply to texts. That’s a feature you’ll appreciate when you are in places where you don’t want to (or really shouldn’t) pick up your phone to reply to a text. It also has other health functionalities, such as tracking your heart rate and counting your daily steps. With its GPS and independent cellular connectivity, you don’t need to connect it to your iPhone to make calls.

 

Specifications

Price: Starting from $399

Size: 41mm

Display type: Always On Retina LTPO OLED

Display size: 1.9 inches

Display resolution: 484 x 396 pixels

Connectivity: GPS + Cellular, Wi-fi and Bluetooth

Battery Life: 18 hours (can last for two days if you pass on some features)

Water resistance depth: 50m

Other features: GPS/ Ambient light sensor/ Blood oxygen sensor/ electrical heart sensor/ third-generation optical heart sensor/ Apple pay/ Microphone

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 (Classic Version)

Are you #teamandroid? The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 in this smartwatch category of 2022 best watches under $1,000 is for you. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 has an ‘always on-display’ function, which makes it so easy for you to get your notifications in real-time.

It also comes with a 3-in-1 health sensor that helps measure your heart rate, take an ECG and read body composition. You’ll appreciate these features more if you are a busy professional who hardly has time to keep track of these essential health matters. Your Samsung Galaxy Watch can pass as your Personal Assistant dedicated to keeping track of your health.

While other users of non-Samsung phones can pair their phones with this watch, it’s vital that you know some features, such as the ECG monitor, won’t work. You need the Samsung Health Monitor (available only on the Samsung Galaxy App store) to access this feature.

 

Specifications

Price: Starting from $349

Size: 42mm/46mm case option

Display type: Full Color Always On

Display Size: 42mm-1.19-inch/ 46mm-1.4-inch Circular Super AMOLED

Display resolution: 42mm- 396 x 396 resolution/ 46mm- 450 x 450 resolution

Connectivity: LTE, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi

Battery Life: Between 24-48 hours of moderate use

Water resistance depth: 50m

Other features: Natural language commands and dictation/ Barometer/Gyro Sensor/Geomagnetic Sensor/Light Sensor/Optical Heart Rate Sensor/Electrical heart sensor/Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Sensor/Samsung Pay

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There you have it—a roundup of the 2022 best watches under $1,000 in both the dress watch and smartwatch categories. Of course, the ball is in your court to select whichever piques your interest. But if you want our advice, you should definitely get one before your next business meeting!