If you love watches that have a story, then the world of vintage timepieces is a place for you. From a dollar store-style pocket watch to a hundred thousand-dollar investment piece, the options are endless. But before you dive headfirst into a vintage piece, it's important to know what to expect. It's not enough to know what you like, you also need to understand the history and pricing of the watch you're looking at. That's why we consulted with three vintage watch experts -- Eric Wind of Wind Vintage, Nick Pardo (previously of Analog/Shift) and Hamilton Powell of Crown & Caliber -- to get their insight on some of the best vintage watches for men that can be found for under a grand.

Pro #1: You can find some really cool designs at a great price.
The vintage watch market is rife with undervalued timepieces from big names and long-forgotten brands. This makes it a prime spot to find a watch that is more unique than what you might get at a modern boutique or online retailer. And if you're patient, you can often score some really great deals.

Aside from the fact that a lot of vintage watches come in a range of condition, most have an extremely interesting design or story to back them up. For instance, some pieces from Rolex's storied Explorer II line had an additional, reddish-orange hand with a 24-hour scale that would fade over time in the sun. This specific version of the watch was favored by actor Steve McQueen, which is why some of the rare examples from this era can command five-figure prices today.

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Another example is the Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox, which made history when it became the first automatic alarm watch in 1956. The brand's iconic timepiece was recently reintroduced for a limited run, but you can still find one from the original production period for a relatively affordable $2,500-$3,000.

The bottom line is that you can find a vintage watch for any style and budget, provided you do your research. If you're patient, discerning and willing to dig a little deeper than the usual slew of modern watches available, then you might just find your new favorite watch.

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