Find stylish and reliable watches for under $350. Get tips on affordable brands and storage for your growing collection.
Technology hub: You do not need a watch that costs thousands of dollars to know what time it is or look good wearing it. Affordable watches today are made very well.
Brands copy the looks of expensive watches but make them at lower prices. The Orient watch shown by WIRED’s team is a good example. Watch companies now make reliable parts and use good materials.
Some people say we are in the best time ever for affordable watches. If you pick carefully, you can buy a nice dress watch for $350 or less. You can also get special team-up watches or a fine diving watch that works underwater and looks good at work meetings.
You can choose what you want—a watch for swimming, a fancy one for parties, or a digital watch with old-school style. The Shark Classic digital watch costs only $70 and is one that our team likes best. If you want more than one watch, you can buy a strong box to keep them safe.