Collecting watches can be an expensive hobby. We don’t expect everyone to go out and buy all the pricey watches we cover — heck, we can’t even do that. This is why we always keep an eye out for the best watch deals and affordable watch brands out there.
Here are some of the best value plays we’ve come across recently that can give the Rolexes and Omegas out there a run for their money.
5 Affordable Watches We Hope to See on Sale This Black Friday
From a handwound dress watch to an automatic diver, we want to see discounts on these five timepieces.
These Are the 7 Best New Affordable Watches From Our Favorite Microbrands
The WindUp Watch Fair is a great chance to see microbrand watches in person, and this year included some exciting and affordable new pieces.
This Cool Minimalist Watch Is Less Than $250
Two Scottish, including a brewery and a design firm, teamed up on this handsome, Bauhaus-inspired timepiece.
3 Vintage Watches You Can Buy for Less Than $500
You don't have to drop tons of money to snag your first cool vintage watch -- or your 100th. Doxa, Wittnauer and Baylor deliver the goods.
This Affordable, Automatic Timex Watch May Be the Brand’s Best Yet
Timex's S1 Giorgio Galli Automatic offers a level of detail usually found only on higher-end luxury watches — but it's just $450.
These Are the Best Affordable Mechanical Watches to Gift This Holiday Season
You don't have to break the bank to gift (or receive) a solid mechanical watch this holiday season.
This Affordable Automatic Watch Has One of the Most Stunning Dials We’ve Seen
If you think "Made in China" doesn't smack of quality, think again — Atelier Wen's new watches are changing that narrative.
The 30 Best Affordable Watches Under $1,000
From $80 to a cool grand, these are the best watches to get when you don't want to spend a fortune.
3 Affordable Vintage Watches for Sale from Historic American Brands
These stylish vintage watches offer great value and a look into American watchmaking companies of the 20th century.