A quality watch can be the perfect accessory to complete your look. While high-quality timepieces are often associated with high price tags, there are affordable options that still offer a solid build and stylish design. You don’t have to spend a fortune to own a great watch, and here are some excellent options that balance functionality, durability, and affordability.
5. Citizen Men’s Eco-Drive Promaster BJ8050-08E
The Citizen Eco-Drive Promaster Professional Diver is ideal for mixed gas diving. It features a 6mm non-reflective curved crystal, a ratcheted elapsed-time bezel, a screw-back case and screw-down crown, as well as a reinforced urethane band and extender. It’s crafted in stainless steel with luminous accents and offers water resistance up to 300 meters. The watch uses Eco-Drive technology, which means it’s powered by light and never needs a battery. Buy it here.
- Diver’s watch with easy-to-read dial, rotating bezel, and large luminous hands and hour markers
- Eco-Drive technology powered by light, never needs a battery
- 48 mm stainless steel case, mineral dial window, and Japanese quartz movement with analog display
- Rubber band with buckle closure
- Water resistant to 300 meters (1000 feet)
4. Seiko SUN019
The Seiko SUN019 features innovative kinetic movement, where electricity is generated from the wearer’s wrist movement and stored in a self-recharging battery. This makes it more environmentally friendly than conventional quartz watches. Buy it here.
- Bezel Type: Rotating (Diver Time)
- Case Shape: Round
- Case Back Style: Screw Down
- Crystal Type: Anti-Reflective Coating, Scratch Resistant Sapphire
- Water Resistance: 200 meters
3. Seiko SRP777 ‘Turtle’
The Seiko SRP777, known affectionately as the ‘Turtle’ among Seiko enthusiasts, offers a sturdy 45mm stainless steel case, Hardlex crystal, and automatic movement. It’s highly regarded for its durability and the longevity of its Seiko 24-jewel automatic movement. Buy it here.
- Movement: Seiko 24-Jewel Automatic 4R36 (self-winding)
- Case: Stainless steel, 45mm diameter x 13.3mm thick
- Crystal: Hardlex mineral
- Band: Silicone rubber dive strap, 22mm lug
- Water Resistant: 200 meters
- Warranty: 2 Years
2. Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba
This Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba automatic men’s watch is as suitable for sailing the seas as it is for a day at the office. A unique combination of American spirit and Swiss technology, Hamilton watches have distinctive shapes and personality. Buy it here.
- Brand: Hamilton
- Model: H64515133
- Display Type: Analog
- Dial Window Material: Sapphire
- Water Resistance: 200 meters
1. Citizen BN0151-09L Promaster
The Citizen BN0151-09L Promaster features Eco-Drive technology, meaning it’s powered by any light and never needs a battery replacement. Its aluminum unidirectional bezel and 200-meter water resistance make it an ideal dive watch. Buy it here.
- Citizen Eco-Drive quartz movement
- Solar-powered – no battery changes needed
- Aluminum unidirectional diver’s bezel
- 200 meters water resistance
- 43mm case diameter
- Polyurethane band featuring diving no-decompression limits
