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FreeDiver RTF045
A high-spec orange-dial diver at an unusually accessible price.
- Case
- 42mm
- Movement
- Automatic NH35
- Price
- $125
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Where the value actually is
Under $500
The sub-$500 bracket is the most competitive in watchmaking. Movements that were high-end in 1990 are now commodity parts, and sapphire crystals have quietly become standard.
This range now offers credible automatic movements, sapphire crystals and genuinely distinctive design. Plenty of people should stop here.
Casio
AE-1200WHD-1AV
The cult digital world timer: practical, inexpensive and instantly recognisable.
- Case
- 42.1mm
- Movement
- Quartz digital
- Price
- $35–$52
G-Shock
GA-2100-1A1
A slim, monochrome G-Shock with genuine toughness and an architectural case.
- Case
- 45.4mm
- Movement
- Quartz ana-digi
- Price
- $90–$99
A straightforward field watch with a green strap, black dial and Indiglo illumination.
- Case
- 40mm
- Movement
- Quartz
- Price
- $38–$51
Casio
AQ-230GA-9D
Compact analog-digital functionality in a distinctly retro gold-tone case.
- Case
- 38.8mm
- Movement
- Quartz ana-digi
- Price
- $45–$55
Seiko
5 Sports SRPG35
A well-proportioned automatic field watch with a warm dial and dependable everyday specification.
- Case
- 39.4mm
- Movement
- Automatic 4R36
- Price
- $200–$315
Nixon
Sentry SS A356
A dark olive daily watch with a clean dial and substantial steel bracelet.
- Case
- 42mm
- Movement
- Quartz
- Price
- $300
Original Grain
Taylor Guitar Ebony Chronograph
A limited-edition chronograph built with ebony wood and guitar-inspired detailing.
- Case
- 44mm
- Movement
- Quartz chronograph
- Price
- $359
A compact square watch whose moon-phase display delivers unusual character for the price.
- Case
- 34mm square
- Movement
- Quartz moon phase
- Price
- $95
A sensibly sized automatic dress watch with a domed crystal and restrained dial.
- Case
- 38.4mm
- Movement
- Automatic F6724
- Price
- $295
Seiko
5 Sports SRPD65
A blacked-out Seiko sports watch with familiar proportions and a proven automatic movement.
- Case
- 42.5mm
- Movement
- Automatic 4R36
- Price
- $275
Orient
Kamasu RA-AA0001B19A
One of the clearest value propositions in automatic dive watches.
- Case
- 41.8mm
- Movement
- Automatic F6922
- Price
- $215
A dramatic sunburst dial that makes an accessible automatic feel genuinely special.
- Case
- 40.5mm
- Movement
- Automatic 4R35
- Price
- $360
Citizen
Tsuyosa NJ0200-50M
A compact integrated-bracelet automatic with a bright blue dial and sapphire crystal.
- Case
- 37mm
- Movement
- Automatic 8210
- Price
- $310
Timex
Weekender TW2U91000
The uncomplicated fabric-strap watch that made casual field styling ubiquitous.
- Case
- 38mm
- Movement
- Quartz
- Price
- See current price
Casio
MTP-1302DD-5AVDF
A clean three-hand Casio with a warm red-brown sunray dial.
- Case
- 39mm
- Movement
- Quartz
- Price
- See current price
A racing-inspired chronograph with balanced 40mm proportions and a steel bracelet.
- Case
- 40mm
- Movement
- Miyota 6S21 quartz chronograph
- Price
- See current price
Timex
Briarwood TW2T67000
A traditional gold-tone dress watch with a textured dial and brown leather strap.
- Case
- 40mm
- Movement
- Quartz
- Price
- See current price
Fossil
Carraway FS6011
A small rectangular gold-tone watch with a jewelry-like seven-link bracelet.
- Case
- 30mm
- Movement
- Quartz
- Price
- See current price
Watchdives
WD1863 Chronograph
A compact meca-quartz chronograph with sapphire crystal and practical water resistance.
- Case
- 39mm
- Movement
- VK63 meca-quartz chronograph
- Price
- See current price
Citizen
Quartz BI5010-59E
A clean, slim black-dial Citizen that dresses up or down without trying.
- Case
- 40mm
- Movement
- Quartz
- Price
- $69–$99
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