The US had luxury watch companies … but we lost them over time, one by one. For various reasons. Mergers, mismanagement, debt loads, failure to invest in the right products, outsourcing, etc. What’s left are small niche producers.

Back in the late 1800’s, the European watch industry originally learned precision mass-production techniques from the American companies. True story.

If you want to go used and quasi-vintage, look at the Eterna Cambridge watches … if you can find one. They seem to have been made in small numbers.

Otherwise look at the Hamilton Khaki and Aviation series watches (which are currently being produced).