Today, we are currently looking at some of the best watches below 2,500 euros. This is one of the most contested price ranges in the watch market, but many previously operated brands are slowly and certainly priced. That said, both the old and new microbrands have kept this bracket from empty. Nacho, Thomas and Darn each chose a handful of favorites for this price. These include some brands from mainstream brands and some less obvious picks from small brands. There are some honorable mentions as they limit the picks to only three each, but not a thorough investigation of all the great watches available below the price of 2.5k euros. So tune, check out their picks and let us know in the comments. It’s time to check your wrist before jumping.
Wrist check
We start things with Darn wearing his vintage Seiko 6105-8000. This underrated vintage Seiko is just as attractive as it gets. There’s everything that makes vintage divers amazing with an oversized application marker filled with matte black dials and tan tritium.
Thomas is still rocking the VPC type 37HW with the dove’s grey color. As the VPC diver continues slowly, he is getting closer to being able to wear another watch!
Speaking of vintage divers, Nacho joined Darn in his own Karavelsy Hunter. Interestingly, it is also a Japanese-made dive watch, which is equipped with a civic movement.
Fratello Talks: Best Watches Under 2,500 Euros in 2025
As mentioned, the 2,500 euro price range is highly contested, including countless excellent watches. For today’s episode, only a handful, but for Nacho, Thomas and Dern, these are the best. Opinions are always different, so please let us know your favorites in the comments below. For now, let’s take a look at one pick from each guy’s list. Start with Thomas, who has selected the above Lorca Model No. 1 GMT. This is a thoughtfully designed watch that combines the elegance of medieval design with GMT features and the latest specifications.
One of Daan’s picks is the Mido MultiFort 8 Two Crowns, a slim, sporty integrated braiseret watch with two crowns. One is to set the date and time, and the other is to control the internal rotating bezel. As for price, it offers a combination of features and aesthetics that do not match anything in the price category.
And finally, Nacho chose the new Serica 5303 PLD. This is Celica’s latest dive watch. The brand designed it in collaboration with clearance divers of the French Navy. The bezel has a unique, non-abolition scale and a new shade of dark blue ceramic, making it a perfect addition to Celica’s current lineup, offering many at that price range.
What is your choice for the best watches under 2,500 euros? Please let us know in the comments section below. Check out our new episode of Fratero Talk next week.
