Great watches under $500

I've been looking through reviews and recommendations on watches for quite some time now, so i reckon i could come up with one on my own as well. Below listed are a few watches which i feel is well worth the money and of course good quality in terms of craftsmanship, movement, brand image, design and so on for the price paid.

Tianjin Seagull 1963

Once a military issue of the China Air Force watch, this timepiece is back as a revised edition that rich in history dated back into the 1963s. It is a hand wind chronograph with superb details such as the chinese characters found on the dial, the special colour combination on the hands and down to the packaging box of the watch itself.

Seiko Orange Monster

An iconic watch in the Seiko Diver Line, sets itself apart from other conventional Rolex Submariner diver due to its unique silhouette. It compromises of features that aid in every aspect of diving, utilising domed Hardlex crystal,LumiBrite, clear distinguishable markings on a bright coloured dial to ensure easier visual on the time under watch. On top of that, a 120-click bezel and 200m resistance makes it a true ISO rated divers watch that is great in quality but not hard on the wallet.

Orient Esteem

The Esteem is a classy dress watch that is loved by Orient collectors. A beautiful case with an open heart design which shows a part of the semi skeleton movement, which is a really nice feature that brightens up the otherwise plain dial. Also, Orient movements are built in-house and it is known for its accuracy so time keeping is made easier. Equipped with a leather strap, it gives a subtle and elegant look to the watch which can easily fit in a casual or formal occasion.

Orient Ray

Next on the list also comes from Japanese watchmakers Orient, dubbed the Ray. Very much like its predecessor the Orient Mako, it packs an array of features built for scuba diving and is great for day to day activities as well. It comprises of the standard screw-down crown, day/date display, bilingual language option(date), unidirectional bezel and boasts a 200m water resistance. As mentioned on the above Orient Esteem, they are powered by an in-house movement, which is noted for their accuracy without regulation. The Orient Ray is also very versatile for various occasions, able to match a dressy outfit when needed. It is a great value-for-money watch that will last for a good amount of years to come.