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Watch collection list
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items I love great and unique time pieces, and I believe a watch can tell your a lot about a person. Here's a list of some really great choices.
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Something stylish and not flashy
Stylish watches under $1000
Best watches under $500
My picks for the Omega/Moonswatch collection
Top 9 best affordable smartwatches
Something stylish and not flashy
The g shock is practically indestructible, able to take a beating and be home early for dinner.
Casio G-Shock
Clean simple and versatile.
Weekender Watches | Timex US
Swiss made, sleek and retro inspired, great for the office or the outdoors.
Tissot PRX Watch Collection for Men | Tissot® United States
A classic dress watch without the fuss.
Orient Bambino Version 4 Collection | Orient Watch USA
Solar powered, lightweight and rugged.
Chandler - Men's Eco-Drive Stainless Steel Watch BM8180-03E
A classic that's affordable, rugged and with a durable automatic movement.
Seiko 5 Sports – Adventure-Ready Watches
Stylish watches under $1000
A light eco drive watch starting at around $450.
TSUYOSA Automatic Watches | CITIZEN
Swiss made automatic starting at around $950
Tissot Gentleman 40mm T127.407.11.041.00
A classic automatic dress watch starting at around $845.
Intra-Matic - American Classic - Collection - Hamilton Watch
A mid century vintage design reinterpreted in a stylish way for the modern consumer, starting at $890.
MIDO Multifort Patrimony | MIDO® Watches United States
The first dedicated seiko sportwatch, with origins going back to 1959. Starting price $725.
Seiko Prospex Alpinist Mechanical | Seiko Watch Corporation
This classic is a no nonsense, Swiss made dress watch, available in a variety of dial configurations and colors. Starting at $995.
Frederique Constant Classics Index Automatic Watch
Best watches under $500
Pros: smooth sweeping hand
Fast action bumpers
Built in tachymeter
Cons: requires regular servicing
Indices can be hard to read
Stars at around $521
Lunar Pilot | Bulova UK
Starts at around $279
Pros: made with a sharp Tiffany blue dial
Low maintenance
Easy to slip on and off
Cons: case feels thick
Timex Automatic 1983 E Line Watches | TV Dial Reissue
Starts at around $499
Pros: comes with multiple strap choices
2 year guaranteed waterproof warranty
Cons: requires a battery
R1 Chronograph | Meca-Quartz Watches | Assembled in the USA
Starts at around $475
Pros: playful unique design
Bold enough to make a simple outfit standout
Cons: always ensure the crown is fully set before moisture exposure
The Detrola Collection | Shinola
Start at around $445
Pros: rugged yet clean look
Sapphire crystal
Cons: not the best with a dressy fit or suit
Hamilton Khaki Field Collection Best Field Watches
Starts at around $325
Pros: high done crystal
100 m dive rating
Cons: no markers on the bezel
Basecamp - UNDONE
Starts at around $180
Pros: has a sporty, luxury aesthetic
Affordable compared to other options
Cons: not the most legible in the dark
EFRS108DE-2AV - CASIO
My picks for the Omega/Moonswatch collection
Starting at around $270
Pros stunning all white design
Cons hard to find
MISSION TO THE MOONPHASE - FULL MOON - Swatch
Starting at around $270
Pros: unique earthphase indicator
Cons: can get pretty expensive for a moonswatch
MISSION TO EARTHPHASE - SO33M700 | Swatch® United States
Starting at Around $270
Pros: blue moonphase indicator
Cons: second hand no longer sold by swatch
MISSION TO THE SUPER BLUE MOONPHASE - Swatch
Starting at around $270
Pros snoopy special
Cons limited availability
MISSION TO THE MOONPHASE - NEW MOON - Swatch
Starting at around $270
Pros: widely available
Cons: not as special as the moonphase or Neptune mission
MISSION TO NEPTUNE - Bioceramic MoonSwatch Collection
Starting at around $270
Pros: sophisticated colourway
Cons : mock aged dial isn't for everyone
MISSION TO PLUTO - Bioceramic MoonSwatch Collection
Starting at around $270
Pros eye catching colourway
Cons could benefit from being smaller
MISSION TO VENUS - Bioceramic MoonSwatch Collection
Starting at around $270
Pros: striking unisex colourway
Con : not for everyone
MISSION TO URANUS - Bioceramic MoonSwatch Collection
Starting at around $270
Pros: tribute to the Omega Alaska project speedmaster
Cons: won't suit every outfit
MISSION TO MARS - SO33R100 | Swatch® United States
Starting at around $270
Pros: easy to buy from most swatch shops
Cons: needs a orange ish strap to really bring it out
MISSION TO JUPITER - Bioceramic MoonSwatch Collection
Top 9 best affordable smartwatches
Affordable smart watches for every budget
When you think about the most affordable smartwatch model, your mind doesn’t automatically go to Apple. However, the Apple Watch SE Gen 2 is a good $200 cheaper than a Series 10. It’s also better for us slender-wristed gents because you can get it wi...
Apple Watch SE 2nd Gen GPS 40mm Starlight
The Garmin Forerunner 55 is truly one of the best fledgling running watches on the market, certainly at this price point. This also makes it a pretty good fitness watch in general. It has good GPS tracking and a good week and a half of battery life i...
Garmin Forerunner 55 | Running Smartwatch | Sports Watch
Believe it or not, the Fitbit Versa 3 is even better reviewed than the Versa 4. And it’s lower priced. I guess not all “upgrades” are better. Users generally believe the Versa 4 is a better overall smartwatch. However, we turn to the Fitbit for its a...
Fitbit Versa 3 Health & Fitness Smartwatch
The Amazfit Bip 3 Pro is truly an excellent low-cost smartwatch — perhaps the best budget smartwatch. I won’t make big objective statements because, as mentioned, we all have different priorities.
Still, this watch has many of the same qualities as ...
Amazfit Bip 3 Pro Smart Watch for Android iPhone
What the Apple Watch is to iOS, the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE is to Android phones. It’s a more basic Galaxy but has everything most people need. By that, I mean it monitors your sleep patterns, heart rate, and workouts
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE 40mm BT black - Amazon.de
Okay, why am I including this monster of a watch over their slimmer models? Honestly, it’s because the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro is really the best for its price. First of all, their thinner models don’t have GPS. The 150 sports modes make up for the h...
Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro Fitness Tracker
At below 43 millimeters, the Coros Pace 3 is much more reasonably sized than the Pace Pro, which is 46. Moreover, for around $65 more than the Forerunner 55, you get more tracking, including trail running, hiking, and even open-water swimming.
COROS PACE 3 | GPS lightweight sport watch for runners and multi ...
Admittedly, the biggest strength of the Redmi Watch 4 might also be a deal-breaker for some slender-wristed gents. The case is a whopping 47 millimeters at its longest
Xiaomi Redmi Watch 4 Smartwatch 1.97" AMOLED
Especially for its price, the Huawei Watch Fit 3 is a good blend of lifestyle smartwatch features and sports tracking. It supports Android and iPhones, takes apps, has a built-in GPS, and tracks activity and sleep tracking.
HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3 - HUAWEI Global