yeah i am looking for something over 1000
do you think its douchy if he gets an omega seamaster? you know the james bond one?
Nah not douchey at all man. You can't go wrong with an Omega.
I bought a Tissot watch for ~$800 a few years ago when I started uni with the same criteria in mind. Not sure if the particular model is on sale anymore, but it's probably a brand you might want to consider. Still a Swiss manufacturer, but isn't really a "look at me" kind of brand. Also has gotten a few random/good comments which is pretty surprising.
I was also given a Seiko Premier as a present. Not a Swiss brand but not that far behind IMO. Also pretty sexy.