We know it can be difficult to find a watch. It’s even harder to find quality watches on a budget. If you think finding two great watches under $50 is a rough task, try finding the 15 best men’s watches under $50. It is not easy. But after hours upon hours of Internet roving, we have amassed a very solid list. We think these are some of the coolest men’s watches you’ll find on the market today.
Timex and Casio are staples in the under $50 watch category, and we included a few of each, but there are a lot of options and deals out there. And while we can’t guarantee prices will stay the same, at the time of publication, every single one of these watches came in or exactly on our $50 price point. *pats self on the back*
Here are the 15 Best Men’s Watches Under $50
Timex Expedition
The Timex Expedition is not just a classic field watch, but it comes in 16 different styles combinations of faces and bands. Making it versatile enough for almost any occasion. Buy: $31
Nixon Men’s Time Teller P Midnight Ano Watch
This sleek, all black Nixon watch in matte finish features silver hands. Like all Nixon watches it has a unique finish and the face is large enough to make a statement on its own. Buy: $50
Casio G-Shock
Rugged watch seekers look no further. This Casio G-Shock is water resistant to 660 ft, shock-resistant, and has a 24Hr stopwatch and countdown timer. Buy: $42
Komono Winston Japanese Quartz Brown Watch
Most Komono watches retail for over our threshold, some up to over $100, but you can score this handsome, brown and blue watch for under $50. Buy: $44
Timex Weekender Chronograph Watch
Timex men’s watches are affordable, stylish and they offer something for everyone. This Timex Weekender Chronograph is no different. You can pair it with jeans or khakis, button downs or t-shirts; it’s an ideal everyday watch. Buy: $49
Seiko Men’s Neo Classic Stainless Steel Navy Blue Dial
It’s not often that you find a stainless steel Seiko watch for under $50, but for some reason (see: a miracle from above) this one is on sale. Gotta take advantage! Buy: $50
SONGDU Men’s Casual Quartz Military Wrist Watch
This highly-reviewed watch with a calf-skin black leather band is business on a budget. Whether you’re at the office or at a black-tie affair, the look of this watch fits the occasion. Buy: $25
CakCity Men’s Military Watch
The classic style of this business ready, waterproof sport watch was carefully designed to stand the test of time while maintaining its effortless good looks. Buy: $22
Ben & Sons Airstream
The Airstreams give you the look and aviation feel of the Avi-8 Fly Boys at a fraction of the cost. And by “fraction” I mean “$300 less.” Buy: $50
Timex Men’s ‘The Waterbury’
The Timex Waterbury is a perfect casual watch that is versatile enough to also be worn with a suit. Buy: $40
Bewell Wooden Watches
If you’re interested in dipping your toe into the wooden watch pond, these minimalistic Bewell watches offer a nice, inexpensive option. They come in five wood options as well: maple wood, ebony wood, verawood, red sandalwood, and zebra wood. Buy: $29
Viable Harvest Wooden Bamboo Dial Watch
Speaking of wooden watches, this Viable Harvest watch is a home run for guys who want some wood element on their watch, but still require the feel of a leather band. It’s the perfect accent for a pair of chinos and a button down, or shorts and a polo. Buy: $33
Smith & Wesson Men’s Military Watch
Hard to pass up a watch with not one, not two, but three interchangeable bands. All for less than the price of an entree at almost every, single restaurant in New York City. On top of that, this rugged military watch is made by the same Smith & Wesson that manufactures all your favorite firearms. Buy: $24
Invicta Specialty Chronograph Stainless Steel
Casual, stylish, and versatile. That is how you would describe this stainless steel Invicta watch with a chronograph black dial and red accents. Buy: $50
Timex Men’s Highland Street Watch
And our final watch on the list is fittingly a Timex. What can we say? They know how to make some of the best men’s watches under $50. That’s just a fact. Buy: $33
