Our Top 10 Men's Watches in $5,000 to $10,000 Budget
Whether you're looking for a Wedding Watch, Graduation Gift or Anniversary, here is our Top Men's Watches that Carat & Co. sells in the $5,000 to $10,000 Budget. You can also see a snippet of this list in this video here
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1. Cartier Tank Must XL Automatic $5,000 WSTA0040 / Tank Américaine Automatic $6,250 WSTA0083
One of the most iconic rectangular watches ever made is the Cartier Tank. Despite being originally conceptualized over 100 years ago, it remains one of the most iconic and recognizable watches in the market. The latest version of the Tank Must XL has an in-house automatic winding movement with a date window down at 6 o'clock. The XL model is 41mm x 31mm with a thin 8.4mm thickness.
Meanwhile the Tank Américaine, takes the same DNA of the Tank and elongates the rectangular case with wider brancards (case sides) that represents the tall skyscraper like buildings of New York City. The large model has a dimension of 44.4mm x 24.4mm and a thickness of 8.6mm but will definitely wear more like a "medium" size watch.
Both options we recommend trying on for size, but either options are both seeing as classic Tank watches.
2. OMEGA Seamaster Diver 300m $5,900 on Bracelet / $5,600 on Rubber Strap
Easily our most sold Diver's Watch comes from the OMEGA Seamaster Diver 300m (previously known as the SeaMaster Professional). This collection has been very popular and is also known as the "James Bond" watch as it shows up in the films since the 1990s. There are many different versions, but by far the Blue, Black, Green (new) and White are the MOST Popular. You really can't go wrong with this piece. It comes one size 42mm x 13.6mm, so it is best to have the recipient try on the watch just to ensure that it fits properly.
3. IWC Pilot's Watch Mark XX $6,150 40mm
This is one of the most famous Pilot’s watches in the industry, it is a standard time and date watch in 40mm x 10.8mm thickness with with large Arabic numerals, loads of dial colors, 100m water resistance and a brand new 5-day movement. Which makes it the perfect daily watch. Its very straightforward but looks great on the bracelet or a strap making it versatile. Most popular pick are between the black or blue dial. For a quick review, check out our video on YouTube
4. OMEGA Seamaster Aqua Terra 38mm $6,600 Shades / 38mm & 41mm $6,300
No matter the occasion, the OMEGA Seamaster Aqua Terra is one of the BEST go anywhere do anything watches Comes in 38mm x 12.3mm or 41mm x 13.2mm for the time and date version, the most popular is the Blue or Green, but it comes in so many colors that he can wear it for a wedding or for work, has 150m water resistance so you can swim with it, lume, and the rubber straps are comfortable and awesome and just a solid watch overall. For a quick overview of the OMEGA Aqua Terra, check out our video on YouTube!
5. Grand Seiko Shunbun SBGA413 $6,600
Without a DOUBT this is Grand Seiko’s MOST popular watch sold. Even though its a pink dial, we primarily sell this to men because the pink dial is so subtle and represents Sakura Cherry Blossom petals. 40mm x 12.8mm case which fits great, lightweight titanium for all day wear and the pale pink dial is easy to match with a lot of clothing without having to think too hard. Perfect if you and your partner love Japan and has Grand Seiko’s unique Spring Drive movement. For a quick review, check out our video on YouTube!
6. Cartier Santos Medium $7,050 / Large $7,750
This is one of our most sold wedding watches because it comes in Medium or Large Size, with a bracelet and a complimentary leather strap so you can mix and match the look to the wedding theme 100m water resistance in case you jump in a pool, looks great casual or dressy so he’ll actually wear it after the wedding and not just special occasions. Cartier Santos Strap video
Medium Santos 35.1mm x 8.83mm
Large Santos 39.8mm x 9.38mm
7. OMEGA Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch $8,100 White Dial / $8,000 Sapphire Sandwich / $7,000 Hesalite
So you don’t actually need to wear a dress watch on your wedding day and we’ve had many Grooms wear a classic Speedmaster Moonwatch. It comes one size 42mm but trust me that it wears great on most wrists. Its one of the most important Chronograph watches in history and for sure the Groom would be happy to add this to his collection regardless if he’s just starting collecting or has a collection already. Its timeless, has an awesome movement and there’s no better way to say I love you to the Moon and back…
43mm x 13.2mm
8. Grand Seiko Omiwatari SBGY007 $8,300
Finally If your groom knows quality & he does because he chose you! He’ll know Grand Seiko. This is a time only manual winding dress watch. It has an ice blue Omiwatari dial that will match with whites, browns, blues, grays and so on. Beautiful finishing and an awesome Spring Drive movement. Looks killer with a suit! 38.5mm x 10.2mm, Lug to Lug 43.7mm
9. IWC Portugieser Chronograph $8,400
There was a period when the IWC Portugieser Chronograph was THE watch to get when you Graduated from College or Grad School. And today the IWC Portugieser Chronograph still remains one of the most classic "dressy-chronograph" watches out there. It comes in 41mm, classic legible Arabic numerals and tons of colors you can choose from. Its no wonder its remained a classic until today. Most popular has been the silver dial with blue indicies, but you really can't go wrong with any option here.
41mm x 13mm
10. Zenith Chronomaster Revival Shadow $9,200
Lastly, rounding out this list is one of the most famous Hi-frequency chronographs produced by Zenith. Zenith has a long history with chronograph watches and although most of their collection today prices above $10,000 - you can still get well sought after pieces such as this Chronomaster Revival Shadow based on their A384 case. This is in all black sandblasted titanium with no date and paired with a black cordura rubber strap. 
We sell all of these watches regularly in Carat & Co. and this was our Top 10 Watches sold in the $5,000 and $10,000 range. For any questions, please reach out to us at sales@caratco.com for pricing and product availability.