Three tiers of watch brands.....and one you shouldn’t buy

[wrx04]

I am starting my journey of learning about watches, and would like to get input on the best (and worst) brands in different price categories. It is overwhelming how many different brands and levels of watches there really are, so I’m sure there are some really cool ones I haven’t heard about. I would also be interested to know what brands are all marketing and should be avoided. I don’t want this thread to bash certain brands, but I would like YOUR personal opinion on the best five brands in each category. I’ll give my perception based on the little I’ve learned so far and see how it matches up:

Tier 1: money is no object and these are the most well built custom pieces on the planet. The most high quality watch you can get at any price:

-Patek Philippe
-Audemars Piguet
-Jaeger-LeCoultre
-A. Lange & Sohne
-Vacheron Constantin

Tier 2: high end watches that are within reach of mere mortals. Let’s put a price point of $6k-$15k on this list:
-Rolex
-Omega
-TWC
-Zenith
-Grand Seiko

Tier 3: best value watches. Under $5k
-Tudor
-Breitling
-Casio G Shock
-Seiko
-Tag Heuer

One you would never buy? Invicta seems to not be well liked

If there is a specific model for the brand that is really great, please list that as well.