Comment I think the OP was talking about the 1-5k range (Score 1) 399
The top watches tend to be good (unless they are laden with diamonds) but the 1k-5k range is riddled with rather crap watches, often with mass produced innards from far cheaper models. This range you don't pay for the craftman ship, you pay for the brand name.
Even in the high end you got to check what you are buying, name, jewels or mechanics.