I love this watch design!  The windows on the front and back highlight the movement excellently, and the strap is made from high quality leather.  The craftsmanship is really phenomenal, and the aesthetic of it is fantastic.

The trade-off that you make to get it into this price bracket is that the watch itself is pretty thick, and the crystal isn't like you get on other high-end watches, it's something that Sturhling has manufactured.  They say it's better and more durable and all that, but for those who look at watches as a prestige item, that might factor in.

If you're the kind of person that can look at a watch and assess it for the piece of beauty that it is, without worrying about having a Rolex or Omega logo, this is definitely a watch you want to have in your collection!