
Affordable Watches


This Affordable Integrated Sports Watch Gives Serious ’70s Luxury Vibes
Indie watch brand Maen updates its gorgeous Grand Tonneau case with an ultra-thin height, a mechanical two-hand dial and a new bracelet design.

26 New Watches You Missed from Timex, Breguet, Tissot, Baltic and More
Keep time with watchmaking’s most exciting new watches.
By Johnny Brayson, Brad Lanphear, Jack Seemer, and Sean Tirman

Timex Gives Its Classic Affordable Field Watch a Tactical, Milspec Makeover
The affordable watchmaker taps a respected EDC brand from Japan for a military-coded take on the Expedition.
By Jack Seemer

Timex Adds More ’70s Vibes to Its Cool Retro Chronograph Watch
The ultra-affordable Continental Chronograph gets a two-tone revamp, doubling down on the retro swagger.


This Divisive Full-Metal Take on an Iconic Japanese Watch Is Over 40 Years in the Making
The brand has employed controversial tech to develop a unique spin on one of the most iconic watches ever made.
By Sean Tirman

A Fan-Favorite Affordable Brand Drops a World-Class Travel Watch
Baltic takes a new approach to the mechanical worldtimer format, using a GMT bezel ring and movement to make it much more affordable.


Timex’s New Automatic Titanium Diver Is Guaranteed to Turn Heads
The new Expedition Pioneer might be the best dive watch available for under $500, and it's equipped with a Seiko automatic movement.

This Affordable Field Watch Comes with Some Stealthy Bonuses and an Unconventional Bezel
This striking timepiece comes with a somewhat unconventional but useful coastal-inspired bezel and some iconic styling.
By Sean Tirman

This Affordable, Seiko-Powered GMT Tool Watch Underwent Extreme Real-World Testing
The watch incorporates feedback from actual explorers.

15 New Watches You Missed from Omega, Longines, Citizen, Timex and More
Keep time with watchmaking’s most exciting new watches.
By Johnny Brayson, Brad Lanphear, and Sean Tirman

A Cult-Favorite Affordable GMT Dress Watch Gets an Even Lower Price
The most original affordable dress watch in years, the Dennison ALD Dual Time, is back with a more affordable version that somehow tops the original.

This Deliciously Retro Automatic Sports Watch Is Shockingly Affordable
The insider-favorite Parisian watch brand Merci Instruments debuts a 1970s-style steel sports watch with six distinct, gorgeous dials.

Citizen’s Beloved Affordable Dive Watch Just Got a Robust, Dynamic New Edition
Inspired by ocean waves, this watch's unique dial, while sure to be divisive, utilizes some interesting and unique tech.
By Sean Tirman

This Criminally Underrated Rolex Datejust Homage Is Exceptionally Affordable Right Now
Bulova is offering a 25% discount on its best daily-wearing watch, the 37mm Super Seville, equipped with a Precisionist quartz movement.

Luminox’s Latest Tactical Dive Watch Hides a Military Easter Egg
Not only is this one of the best-looking Luminox Navy Seal watches ever, but it also promotes a foundation that supports American veterans.

Timex Raids Its ’70s Archives and Digs Up a $149 Cartier-Killer
Cartier taste, Timex budget.

A Deep-Cut Affordable Swiss Dive Watch Sizes Down for Daily Wearing
Delma's Shell Star, a gloriously 1970s diver available with an automatic or quartz movement, now comes in a 41mm steel case.