When it comes to deciding what the most iconic accessory a man should wear, all votes are cast for a good watch. From complex digital watch faces to a classic leather band and analog movement, the options are limitless for anyone to find a watch that suits their daily needs and wardrobe demands. If you are in the mood to spruce up your look without spending an arm and a leg, check out our list of the top 25 watches that all sit below the $200 mark. These watches below promise a classic look without breaking the bank.
Braun Bn0024 BKBRG Watch
The perfect watch that transitions from business to beers on a patio, Braun’s Bn0024 BKBRG watch features a brown leather strap with a buckle clasp and a stainless steel case. The black watch dial contrasts the white numerals and minute markers and features a subdial at the 6’oclock mark. The minimalistic design is sure to suit any lifestyle.
- Case size: 38 mm
- Band material: Brown leather with buckle clasp
- Movement: Japanese quartz
- Water resistance: 165 feet
Triwa Walter Falken Watch
Featuring a gunmetal case, dial and hour / minute markers, the Walter Falken watch by Triwa is a unique twist on the classic brown leather watch with a contrasting gold hand movement, logo, and subdial at 6 o’clock. The mineral glass window is water-resistant up to 165 feet, making it an ideal choice for everyday wear.
- Case size: 38 mm
- Band material: Organic brown leather with buckle clasp
- Movement: Citizen Miyota 1L45
- Water resistance: 165 feet
Timex Intelligent Fly-Back Watch
Created with a solid casting of steel, the Intelligent Fly-Back watch by Timex features a traditional baseline with updated features such as an Indiglo night-light, intelligent quartz fly-back chronograph movement, and water resistance strong enough for swimming. The artsy watch face features a fourth-hand indicator, two subdials, a date window and a 2nd time zone dial.
- Case size: 43 mm
- Band material: Leather band with deployment clasp closure
- Movement: Quartz fly-back chronographic
- Water resistance: 330 feet
Skagen Ancher Stainless Steel Watch
Simplistic in design but powerful in appearance, the Ancher stainless steel watch by Skagen is sure to make a statement. The stainless steel mesh band compliments the stainless steel case, which is water resistant to 99 feet. A stark white dial showcases black hour markers, black hand-movement, and a red seconds hand. A small date window sits above the 6’oclock marker.
- Case size: 45.3 mm
- Band material: Stainless steel mesh band with fold-over push-button clasp
- Movement: Analog quartz
- Water resistance: 99 feet
Seiko SNZF17 Stainless Steel Watch
Seiko’s SNZF17 stainless steel watch showcases a black dial, white circular and linear hourly markers, and a blunt luminous 2-hand movement. A day and date display sit at the 3’oclock mark, keeping your life just a little more organized. The Hardex crystal face is water resistant up to 100 meters.
- Case size: 42 mm
- Band material: Stainless steel 3-link band with deployment clasp and safety lock
- Movement: Automatic Seiko 7S36
- Water resistance: 100 meters
Timberland Rutherford Watch
A crystal blue dial compliments a mahogany brown leather strap with the Rutherford watch by Timberland. A day subdial and date window sit at the 12 and 6’oclock mark, with gold-brushed metal hourly and minute markers, and a 3-hand movement. A stainless steel case holds the mineralized crystal watch face, which is water resistant up to 100 meters.
- Case size: 45 mm
- Band material: Mahogany brown leather with buckle clasp
- Movement: Quartz
- Water resistance: 100 meters
Daniel Wellington Classic Cornwall Watch
Clean lines, a bright face and a business casual feel, the Classic Cornwall watch by Daniel Wellington is the wardrobe essential of the season. The rose gold case is thin and holds onto the eggshell white dial with rose gold minute and hand markers. The two-hand movement and small Daniel Wellington logo are all you will find on the watch face, keeping it clean and simple.
- Case size: 40 mm
- Band material: Polyester fabric band with rose gold buckle clasp
- Movement: Japanese quartz
- Water resistance: n/a
Void Watches PKG 1-GO Watch
For a unique spin on the classic black leather strap watch, check out the PKG 1-GO by Void Watches. The genuine black leather band clings to a gold-brushed stainless steel case. The simplistic dial features an eggshell back and thin, small hourly and minute markers. A date window appears beside the 3’oclock marker, and bold black hands stand out in the center of the watch.
- Case size: 38 mm
- Band material: Premium black calf leather
- Movement: Japanese quartz Miyota
- Water resistance: 5 ATM
Nixon Time Teller Chronograph Watch
The Time Teller watch by Nixon offers a dark brown alligator- embossed leather strap, a thick stainless steel case, and a hardened mineral crystal lens that is water resistant up to 100 meters. The dark blue dial showcases three white subdials, large hourly markers, and a 3-hand movement. A date window fits snugly between the 3 and 4’oclock markers.
- Case size: 39 mm
- Band material: Alligator- embossed leather strap with buckle closure
- Movement: Japanese quartz
- Water resistance: 100 meters
MVMT Classic Series Watch
The powerful black and brown combo you’ll find with the MVMT Classic Series watch looks perfect paired with a dress shirt or a rolled up polo. The black stainless steel case and jet-black dial create a sharp look with the tan brown leather strap. The raised hour markers, bolded black hour / minute hands mold the entire look together; while a deep red seconds hand and MVMNT logo liven up the watch face.
- Case size: 45 mm
- Band material: Brown stitched leather with buckle closure
- Movement: Quartz
- Water resistance: 5 ATM
Timex Fairfield Leather Strap Watch
A smooth tan leather strap, rose gold-tone case and a vibrant bright dial make up the Fairfield watch by Timex. Doted minute indicators, rose gold-tone hour markers, and the three-hand movement is all illuminated thanks to the built-in Indiglo night light. The mineral glass crystal lens is water resistant up to 30 meters and can handle moisture from everyday wear.
- Case size: 41 mm
- Band material: Genuine leather strap with buckle closure
- Movement: Quartz
- Water resistance: 30 meters
Fossil Minimalist Watch
Retro-inspired fashion has made a comeback with the Minimalist watch by Fossil. A thick dark brown leather band with a buckle closure holds onto the stainless steel case, encompassing a navy blue dial. A gold-plated minute and hour markers, a white and gold-plated three-hand movement, and a simple logo at the 12’oclock mark decorate the watch face.
- Case size: 44 mm
- Band material: Genuine leather strap with buckle closure
- Movement: Quartz
- Water resistance: 5 ATM
Nixon The Time Teller’s Stainless Steel Watch
A gunmetal stainless steel case and matching bracelet with 5 small links is what makes up “The Time Teller’s” stainless steel watch by Nixon. A jet-black dial with hourly stick markers and a brushed silver 3 -hand movement is encased in a mineralized crystal lens, with a water resistance up to 100 meters. The Nixon logo replaces the 3’oclock mark to add a personalized branded timepiece.
- Case size: 37 mm
- Band material: Stainless 5 -link bracelet with clasp closure
Movement: Quartz
Water resistance: 100 meters
Casio EF527D -1AV Edifice Watch
For an intricate watch face that is sure to spark a conversation, check out the EF527D -1AV Edifice watch by Casio. The black dial showcases a variety of functions with a sliding inner bezel, three chronograph subdials, a date display window at 3’oclock, and silver-toned markers and hands. Silver brushed stainless steel casing is attached to the 3-link bracelet featuring a fold-over push-button clasp that includes a safety.
- Case size: 45.5 mm
- Band material: Stainless steel with fold-over push-button clasp and safety
- Movement: Analog quartz
- Water resistance: 100 meters
Seiko SNN241 Watch
Nothing says a classic men’s watch more than a genuine brown leather strap and a silver-toned stainless steel case. The SNN241 watch by Seiko keeps the tradition a deep brown dial featuring two white subdials, white numerals and minute markers, and a 3-hand Japanese quartz movement. The stitched leather band can be swapped out with a different band to change up your look.
- Case size: 42.6 mm
- Band material: Genuine leather band with buckle closure
- Movement: Japanese quartz
- Water resistance: 330 feet
Nixon Sentry Leather Watch
A jet-black fill grain custom leather band, stainless steel buckle closure, and a brushed black stainless steel case make up the Sentry Leather watch by Nixon. Featuring a black dial with small luminous minute markers, numeric markers at the 2nd, 6th, 9th and 12th hour, a date window at the 3’oclock marker, and a 4-hand Miyota Japanese quartz movement.
- Case size: 42 mm
- Band material: Fill grain custom leather band with stainless steel buckle
- Movement: Miyota Japanese quartz
- Water resistance: 50 ATM
Rossling & Co. Glencoe Watch
Featuring a dark grey tweed strap for a unique twist on a classy watch, the Glencoe watch by Rossling & Co. brings comfort and style together. The stitched tweed bracelet holds onto the stainless steel case, which is water resistant up to 100 feet. The bright white, minimalistic dial features silver-brushed stick minute and hourly markers, a subdial at 6’oclock, and an indigo blue 2-hand movement.
- Case size: 40 mm
- Band material: Dark grey tweed strap
- Movement: Quartz
- Water resistance: 100 feet
Seiko Diver’s SK009K1 Watch
The ideal watch for water sports, the Diver’s SK009K1 by Seiko features a water resistance up to 200 meters and a rubber band that fits comfortably on any wrist. The dark blue dial showcases dotted hourly markers and a 3-hand movement that is illuminated by the Lumibrite treated dial. A date window sits at the 3’oclock marker.
- Case size: 42 mm
- Band material: Rubber band with buckle clasp
- Movement: Automatic self-wind
- Water resistance: 200 meters
MVMT Voyager Chronograph Watch
Truly iconic and one of a kind, the Voyager Chronograph watch by MVMT features a gold ionic plated stainless steel mesh band that attaches to a gold-brushed stainless steel case. The black enamel dial features gold dotted minute markers, 2 subdials, a date window at the 3rd hour, and a 3-hand quartz movement.
- Case size: 42 mm
- Band material: Stainless steel mesh band with a gold ionic plate
- Movement: Quartz
- Water resistance: 10 ATM
Nixon Regulus Watch
A digital watch worth noting, the Regulus series by Nixon is sleek, futuristic, and practical for everyday wear. The LCD module face showcases dual chronographs, LED backlight display, a countdown timer and a date display. The sturdy molded free-swing TPU 80 band has a stainless steel buckle and screw bar for a custom fit.
- Case size: 46 mm
- Band material: Taper custom injection molded free-swing TPU 80 band and patented locking looper
- Movement: Digital
- Water resistance: 100 meter
Daniel Wellington Canterbury Watch
For the patriot looking to sport the red, white and blue wherever you go, check out this preppy Canterbury watch by Daniel Wellington. A polyester NATO strap showcases red, white and blue stripes and is interchangeable for a customized look. A gold plated stainless steel case and mineralized crystal lens are both water resistant to 10 ATM, perfect for a rainy day. Gold lined hourly and minute markers stand out against a minimalistic white dial with the DW logo at the 12’oclock marker.
- Case size: 40 mm
- Band material: Polyester NATO strap
- Movement: Japanese quartz
- Water resistance: 3 ATM
Diesel Rasp Silicone Watch
Featuring a sunray dial and a cool gradient glow, the Rasp watch by Diesel combines modern and classic. A silicone band with a buckle closure fits nicely on any wrist, while the stainless steel black plate case showcases a gradient sunray dial. An array of white luminous minute and hourly markers decorate the dial while, while the Diesel logo sits against the 9’oclock marker.
- Case size: 45 mm
- Band material: Silicone strap with buckle closure
- Movement: Quartz
- Water resistance: 5 ATM
Timex Allied Leather Watch
For a military-inspired watch face that mimics cockpit tools, check out the Allied leather strap watch by Timex. The deep brown dial showcases Indiglo lighting that illuminates the eggshell white hands and indexes for easy nighttime viewing. A black genuine leather strap attaches to the stainless steel case that is water resistant up to 100 meters.
- Case size: 40 mm
- Band material: Genuine leather with a buckle closure
- Movement: Quartz
- Water resistance: 100 meters
Accutime Mark Suede Strap Watch
A minimalistic black dial with stark white hourly markers, an AWC logo at 12’oclock and 3 stick hands is what makes up the face of the Mark watch by Accutime. The soft suede leather strap comes in a tan color that easily compliments any business wardrobe, but also easily transitions to the weekend.
- Case size: 42 mm
- Band material: Soft suede leather strap with buckle closure
- Movement: Quartz
- Water resistance: 3 ATM
Breda Zapf Leather Watch
Featuring a color palette of brown, black and silver, the Zapf watch by Breda is minimalistic in design but always a crowd pleaser. The black dial showcases silver minute and hourly stick markers, with the Breda logo sitting below 12’oclock. The mineral crystal lens and stainless steel case are water resistant up to 5 ATM.
- Case size: 39 mm
- Band material: Genuine leather band with buckle closure
- Movement: Quartz
- Water resistance: 5 ATM
