The Most Stylish Men’s Watches for Every Budget, from Under $250 to $1,000

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On the red carpet at the Oscars, a stylish watch can be the perfect finishing touch for an ensemble, or serve as a symbol of significant accomplishment. Though smartphones now often replace traditional clocks, the small screen on these devices is unlikely to commemorate a major life event or showcase the same level of craftsmanship found in a high-quality timepiece.

Many outstanding men’s watches available today don’t necessitate a high price tag to give you the feeling of being worth a million dollars. Even if you’re not prepared to splurge on the extravagant timepieces popular among Hollywood celebrities (such as Rolex, Jaeger Le-Coultre, Omega, and Tag Heuer), there are still stylish, functional, and budget-friendly options available.

There are a few things to consider when you’re buying a new watch:

  • Movement type: There are three types of watch movements — manual (the wearer must wind the watch by turning the crown), automatic/self-winding (the wearer’s wrist motion is used to wind the watch automatically) and quartz (battery-powered; tends to be easiest to maintain).
  • Water resistance: Plan on making a splash in your watch? Consider your timepiece’s water resistance, which can range between 30 to 200 meters.
  • Type: Consider what works with your style and needs. Some of the most common watch types include dress (more minimalist looks to accompany a suit or formal wear), diver (meant to withstand water and keep track of dive times), sport (rugged builds that offer a stopwatch, water resistance and more athlete-friendly features), chronographs (preferred by pilots or anyone who needs a stopwatch, display watch and sub-dials for tracking seconds, minutes and hours), field (durable, reliable pieces often inspired by military) and racing (watches that also measure speed and distance).

While not every luxury watchmaker sells their timepieces online, a variety of retailers such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Amazon Luxury Stores, Jomashop, Vestiaire Collective, Fashionphile, The RealReal, and other resale platforms provide pre-owned designer watches from renowned brands like Rolex, Omega, Audemars Piguet, Cartier, Montblanc, IWC, Tudor, Breitling, and numerous other high-end watchmakers.

Up next, we’ve gathered a variety of top-notch men’s watches across all price ranges, featuring renowned timepiece brands like Tag Heuer, Seiko, Orient, Bulova, and Timex. Additionally, we have included contemporary creators such as Shinola, Citizen, MVMT, and others.

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2025-02-28 10:24