Andrew picks out three new watches under $1,000 from Geneva Watch Days
Time+TideWhile the numbers reveal many of you love luxury timepieces, there is an equal, if not larger, interest in more budget-friendly watches – this is especially true within the daily wearer segment. As much as people romanticise the idea, not everyone is comfortable getting down and dirty with a pricey watch on their wrist. While in Geneva for its eponymous Watch Days, Andrew, Marcus, and Pietro visited many brands to check out their latest and greatest creations. During their visit, they kept a keen eye out for three standouts that could be purchased for under US$1,000. To get the full low-down on the three picks, you will have to watch the video below, but if you want to spoil the surprise, you can find the three watches and their specifications below as well.
Maurice Lacroix Aikon #tide
Composed of recycled material brought to you by #tide, the Maurice Lacroix Aikon has quickly risen to become a fan-favourite among the brand’s offering.
| Brand | Maurice Lacroix |
| Model | Aikon #tide |
| Case Dimensions | 40mm (D) |
| Case Material | #tide |
| Water Resistance | 100 metres |
| Crystal(s) | Sapphire |
| Dial | White, khaki, green, pink |
| Strap | Composite rubber |
| Movement | Quartz |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, seconds, date |
| Availability | Now |
| Price | US$790 |
Bausele Sydney Diver Black Pearl
Sporting a black IP-coated steel case and a sandwich dial, Bausele honours the military inspiration behind their watches by including a tiny bit of sand from US military forts. You can now find Bausele’s Sydney Diver and Field in the Time+Tide Shop.
| Brand | Bausele |
| Model | Sydney Diver Black Pearl |
| Case Dimensions | 39.5mm (D) x 9.5mm excluding crystal (T) x 47.5mm (LTL) |
| Case Material | IP-coated stainless steel |
| Water Resistance | 200 metres (screw-down crown) |
| Crystal(s) | Sapphire |
| Dial | Black sandwich dial |
| Strap | Tropic rubber strap |
| Movement | Sellita SW200 |
| Power Reserve | 38 hours |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, seconds |
| Availability | Now |
| Price | US$960 (pre-order until 15/09), US$1,200 (retail) |
Alpina Startimer Pilot Quartz Worldtimer
Alpina’s focus has lately been on integrated-bracelet and vintage-styled pieces, with the brand looking to add an affordable member to their offering with the Startimer Pilot Quartz Worldtimer.
| Brand | Alpina |
| Model | Startimer Pilot Quartz Worldtimer |
| Reference Number | AL-255BRB4S26 AL-255N4S26B AL-255GR4S26B |
| Case Dimensions | 41mm (D) x 11.5mm (T) |
| Case Material | Stainless steel |
| Water Resistance | 100 metres |
| Crystal(s) | Sapphire |
| Dial | Black, navy blue, green |
| Strap | Calf leather with pin buckle Steel bracelet |
| Movement | AL-255, quartz |
| Power Reserve | 45 months |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, seconds, GMT, world time, date |
| Availability | October 2023 |
| Price | US$995 (leather strap) US$1,095 (steel bracelet) |