Affordable Watches
This Brand Is Field Testing Its Next Watch in the Coolest Way Possible
On a mission to build the ultimate explorer's watch, Nodus sends a prototype on a real-life Indiana Jones-style expedition through the Gobi Desert.
An Iconic Brand Tapped Its Archive for a Stunning Daily Dress Watch
Hot off updating and expanding the Conquest line, Longines adds a stunning daily dress watch modeled after the original 1954 design.
Seiko’s Best Affordable Chronograph Just Got a Japanese Style Upgrade
To mark the World Athletics Championship returning to Tokyo in 2025, Seiko is releasing a special edition "Edo Purple" dial on the most appropriate watch.
This $549 Automatic Watch Might Be the Best Cartier Alternative You Can Buy
The Zephyr from New York-based microbrand Lorier is a best-in-class dress watch. If you missed it the first time around, I've got good news.
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A Fan-Favorite Microbrand Makes Its Signature Watch Even More Sleek and Compact
Brew Watch Co. introduces its smallest timepiece yet, with a scaled-down and simplified Metric in three different references.
Did G-Shock Accidentally Launch the Perfect Affordable Summer Sports Watch?
This might be the cheapest way to utilize a fan-favorite activity and fitness tracking app in a wearable.
By Sean Tirman
This Affordable Patek Alternative Nails the Trend Currently Driving Watchmaking
Maen gets that size is everything right now in the watch world, offering a narrower and thinner take on its signature integrated steel sports watch.
13 New Watches You Missed from Casio, Omega, Timex and More
Keep time with high horology's most exciting new watches.
By Jack Seemer, Ben Bowers, Brad Lanphear, and Sean Tirman
This Affordable Automatic Dive Watch Has a Hidden Trick You’ve Never Seen
A hands-on review of the Antarctic Diver Aquamar from Nivada Grenchen, an archival dive watch updated with a brilliant dial trick.
A Fan-Favorite Affordable Automatic Dive Watch Goes Tropical With a Vibrant New Collection
Christopher Ward has suited up its much-adored dive watch, the C60 Trident, with five new tropical reef-inspired color schemes.
Timex Takes Its Floating Dial Watch into Deep Space
The Timex Enigma is back with two new colors, one featuring a pale blue dot floating in a black void.
Timex’s Coolest Affordable Watch of 2025 Is About to Get Even Better
It started as an obscure throwback dug up by Dimepiece and Foundwell, then blew up after a bump from Todd Snyder, but there's more coming.
Casio’s First Automatic Watch Is a Slick, Sporty Showstopper
Sapphire glass, 39mm case and 100m of water resistance. Oh, did we mention it has one of the most trusted mechanical movements in the world?
By Jack Seemer
There’s Only One Bad Thing About This Affordable Fan-Favorite Dive Watch Revamp
Like my browser, Nodus's super compressor dive watch looks best in dark mode, which includes some subtle dial improvements.
This New GMT Watch Has Affordable Classic Written All Over It
Jack Mason adopts the classic "Coke" color scheme for its budget-friendly favorite.
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14 New Watches You Missed from Seiko, G-Shock, Timex, Tudor and More
Keep time with high horology's most exciting new releases.
By Jack Seemer, Brad Lanphear, and Sean Tirman
Seiko Could Not Have Picked a Better Watch to Honor This Legendary Film
Of course, Seiko is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Jaws with a limited edition dial for its most adored and iconic dive watch.
An Obscure Timex Returns as the Big, Bold, Affordable Statement Watch of Summer
The Intrepid has a unique set of specialized features designed for sailing and other water sports and was notably favored by JFK Jr.
Seiko Revives a Deep-Cut Dive Watch with an Astronomical Backstory
The new SPRL91K and SRPL93K are replicas pulled from the first generation of Seiko 5 Sports, dating back to 1968.