Actually, I just step into this watch world and I didn't mean to offend anyone by saying "real" watch. As notjustforshow already said, "real" watch could be interpreted differently and for some "real" watch starts at $8k.
For me, what I referred to as "real" watch are watches which I feel I'm paying for the quality, internals, mechanism and material used. Whereas with other more fashionable brands you are just paying for the "look" and brand name. Like how Armani, Diesel, Burberry etc. are all made by Fossil.
Not to say that I don't take "look" into account but I also appreciate the history that comes with those "real" watches.
PS: Please correct me if I'm wrong in anyway, I'm still kinda noobish to this watch business