10 Best Watches Under $100
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A wristwatch is a must have for any man. Quite simply, it completes his wardrobe. I would even venture to say that a man looks naked without one. In fact, it’s probably the only universally acceptable accessory for guys. We understand that most of you are in savings mode and while there are extravagant options that will set you back a few hundred times more, we’ve decided to focus on helping you get fitted with a great looking watch for 1 bill or less. With value options to go sporty, dressy, or casual, we’re endorsing a smattering of timepieces that should have you covered for any occasion.
Diesel DZ1116
A smooth looking piece from Diesel. The wider case and large lugs give it more presence across the wrist. The DZ1116 also has a unique black dial with lines leading into the hour markers. A smart option to whether you’re at work or play.
Cost: $100 @ Diesel
EOS Master
The EOS Master offers a traditional round casing. The hands are a bit on the small side, but what really makes this piece great is the black Sunray dial. The oversized hour markers and numbers make for a bold statement.
Cost: $95 @ EOS New York
Fossil Analog Brown Dial
I like Fossil watches because you get a lot of style for a little money. Here, the combination leather/canvas strap gives this watch an urban, retro look. Definitely a hip/casual piece that brings out the trendsetter in you.
Cost: $95 @ Fossil
Guess Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Guess has you covered when it comes to this stylish watch. Featuring a rectangular case with stainless steel bracelet, this piece exudes flash (for cheap!). You’ll get added points for a textured dial with day/date sub dials and for pointers that gives you something different than the traditional day/date windows.
Cost: $95 @ Guess
Invicta Pro Diver Automatic 8928
A popular model from Invicta, it’s hard to go wrong with this classic-style diver. The two-tone stainless steel case with a matching bracelet, blue dial, and automatic movement make for a great looking homage to the Rolex Submariner.
Cost: $99 @ Amazon
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Great suggestions Brian. I will add on the Skagen that as someone who owns one, I get a lot of compliments on it. It’s funny because people see it as a far more expensive watch than it really is.
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Excellent list guys! Thanks! I like the sound of them all. A few watches I’d add too: a Swiss Army Renegade (sometimes, on sale, slips in under 100), something by Hamilton (like a quartz Khaki for around 100), and Vagarys look cool too (they’re Citizens).
Bought a good, solid Armitron watch from a second-hand store for $5.00. I have a $600 watch I bought in London in 2002. I wear the $5 watch much more often. The value is not in the price, my friends.
Couldn’t agree more.
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great article and suggestions but would have been nice if you also made comments about what outfits would look good with each watch. some people are just clueless when it comes to fashion…
I would hesitate to recommend the Invicta. I’ve had them in the past and there have been real issues with build quality. There are well documented stories (go ahead and google invicta and see what comes up) of horrible customer service problems. Not to mention that they don’t have any original designs, just stuff they ripped off from other big name companies. All in all, skip the invicta brand.
in regards to invicta, i’ve got one. you just have to keep in mind that they are cheap watches. it’s an auto but if it breaks i probably won’t deal with getting it repaired. they seem to be a ‘luck of the draw’ watch. some people get a good one, a couple people get bad ones and have to deal with notoriously bad customer service. i wear my invicta once ever few months or so. i have several others that i would much rather wear.
as far as pairing a watch with your clothes, i think that would make an interesting GP article, as well. there are several rules to follow.. save the big chunky chronos for the weekends (says the guy wearing his hamiltion tachymiler to the office. but hey, i work IT in a manufacturing plant - no one follows ‘the rules’ lol). as for pairing with a suit; keep the watch basic, simple, classic.
Great article, but no mention of the Seiko 5? Bulletproof automatics in a huge array of styles for relatively cheap.
Nice call Jot. Seiko does make some diesel autos for anyone interested here’s a link to some at amazon that look cool http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=seiko%205%20military&tag=retrothing-20&index=watches&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325
I agree. Seiko make some nice ones. There's a few cool Citizens too- military style on canvas for around the 100 skins mark. And I've heard the same horror stories about Invicta. Oh and I almost forgot, what about Jacques Le Mans?
What about a good digital watch / sports watch for the weekend and workouts? any Suggestions?
These two Fossiles are going under/around $100 @ Amazone. I would think its a deal!
http://www.amazon.com/Fossil-fs4157-Chronograph-B...
http://www.amazon.com/Fossil-Ladies-Twist-Black-W...
Very nice collection. All are attractive and stylish looking watches at affordable price.
Get the brand watches at discount price at http://www.discountwatchstore.com
I love my Swiss Army Watch, not a normal one though. They make a Excursion line with a black face and black leather band.
http://www.amazon.com/Swiss-Army-Excursion-Leathe...
It is nice and heavy, very rugged but looks great with a dress shirt.
I have Invicta pro-diver w/ a Sellita sw200 movement that I’m very happy with. It’s just a little about this list’s price target, but just wanted to say there’s some happy invicta stories too (I’ve heard to bad stories too). I think the earlier version of my watch was powered by ETA 2824-2, but I missed it and Invicta changed over to Sellita, but I’m happy w/ it, especially at the price.
I’m not sure what the sporadic issues are w/ the $100 Invicta ProDiver are. I think their driven by a very reliable and proven miyota automatic movement.
I gotta agree w/ someone’s comment about the skagen. It’s also my most comfortable watch. the stainless steel mesh band doesn’t pull wrist hair and with the super slim case I hardly feel it on my wrist. It’s super cheap and people often think it’s much pricier that it is.
To the GP editors: I’d like to request a future article on the best value (cheapest) watches powered by ETA (ETA,Unitas,Valjoux), Sellita mechanical movements. No quartz, only mechanical, and only swiss movements, and under $500. Watch can be assembled out of swizterland.
A companion article might be best value mechanical automatics using miyota, seiko or orient movements for under $300.
It’d be interesting.
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