I like Damasko best.
Dievas, Oris, Fortis, Ball.. with your budget, Fortis and Ball would be the entry level watch.
not sure if u can damasko,Dievas in the stores.
damasko put alot if tech into the case.
Devias case maybe German made.
Oris outsource the case to far east.
all of these maker use ETA workhorse ETA 2824 or 2836.
the price diff maybe more brand related than anything.
Oris may have mod it but its little
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Oris u can find better deals. Can even get a GMT diver
can even try Louis Erard.can get a high quality movement on eta 2893
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