Best Watches Under $500

The upper tier of accessible horology — serious watches for serious enthusiasts.

Below $500 you'll find genuine Swiss-made automatics, dive watches rated to 300m, and pilot watches with GMT complications. These are watches that hold their value, attract compliments, and last a lifetime.

58 watches
Avg rating 4.6
Price range: $15 – $500
#1
G-Shock GWM5610-1 Solar Atomic
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Casio

G-Shock GWM5610-1 Solar Atomic

solar
43mm
200m WR
4.8(5,621 reviews)

Solar-powered atomic timekeeping G-Shock with legendary square design and modern features.

94 people viewed this today
#2
G-Shock GA2100-1A1 CasiOak
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Casio

G-Shock GA2100-1A1 CasiOak

quartz
45mm
200m WR
4.8(2,156 reviews)

The slim, modern CasiOak with analog-digital display and carbon core guard structure.

91 people viewed this today
#3
Timex Expedition Scout
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Timex

Timex Expedition Scout

quartz
45mm
200m WR
4.8(3,983 reviews)

Affordable field watch with Indiglo backlight and military-inspired design.

104 people viewed this today
#4
Seiko 5 SNK805 Green Military
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Seiko

Seiko 5 SNK805 Green Military

automatic
37mm
30m WR
4.8(6,961 reviews)

Automatic field watch with distinctive green dial and military styling.

133 people viewed this today
#5
SEIKO SRPE33 Prospex Special Edition Dive Watch
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Seiko

SEIKO SRPE33 Prospex Special Edition Dive Watch

automatic
45mm
200m WR
4.8(532 reviews)

Seiko Prospex automatic dive watch with blue gradient dial, LumiBrite hands, and unidirectional bezel.

103 people viewed this today
#6
Citizen Quartz Two-Tone
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Citizen

Citizen Quartz Two-Tone

quartz
36mm
50m WR
4.8(2,403 reviews)

Classic two-tone quartz watch with day/date display and stainless steel bracelet.

61 people viewed this today
#7
G-Shock DW5600BB-1 Blackout
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Casio

G-Shock DW5600BB-1 Blackout

quartz
43mm
200m WR
4.7(3,842 reviews)

The iconic all-black tactical G-Shock with legendary toughness and timeless square design.

71 people viewed this today
#8
Seiko 5 SNK809 Automatic
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Seiko

Seiko 5 SNK809 Automatic

automatic
37mm
30m WR
4.7(3,289 reviews)

Classic field watch with automatic movement and military-inspired design.

63 people viewed this today
#9
Seiko 5 Sports SRPD55
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Seiko

Seiko 5 Sports SRPD55

automatic
45mm
100m WR
4.7(1,247 reviews)

Automatic dive watch with exhibition case back and 100M water resistance.

98 people viewed this today
#10
Citizen Promaster Diver
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Citizen

Citizen Promaster Diver

solar
43mm
200m WR
4.7(2,192 reviews)

Professional dive watch with Eco-Drive solar and 200M water resistance.

135 people viewed this today
#11
Timex Marlin Automatic 40mm
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Timex

Timex Marlin Automatic 40mm

quartz
40mm
50m WR
4.7(1,106 reviews)

Classic 1960s-inspired dress watch with automatic movement and domed acrylic crystal.

93 people viewed this today
#12
Seiko 5 SNK803 Military
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Seiko

Seiko 5 SNK803 Military

automatic
37mm
30m WR
4.7(7,467 reviews)

Affordable automatic field watch with military-inspired design and canvas strap.

69 people viewed this today
#13
Seiko Presage Cocktail Time Blue Moon
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Seiko

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time Blue Moon

automatic
42mm
100m WR
4.7(946 reviews)

Elegant dress watch with stunning blue dial and automatic movement.

139 people viewed this today
#14
G-Shock Gravitymaster Aviation
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Casio

G-Shock Gravitymaster Aviation

solar
54mm
200m WR
4.7(924 reviews)

Aviation-inspired G-Shock with twin sensor, compass, and thermometer.

90 people viewed this today
#15
Casio Edifice Chronograph
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Casio

Casio Edifice Chronograph

quartz
42mm
100m WR
4.7(1,264 reviews)

Motorsport-inspired chronograph with tachymeter and date display.

110 people viewed this today
#16
Citizen Eco-Drive Weekender Avion
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Citizen

Citizen Eco-Drive Weekender Avion

solar
44mm
100m WR
4.7(1,210 reviews)

Solar-powered field watch with khaki nylon strap, black dial, and 100M water resistance.

78 people viewed this today
#17
Casio W800H-1AV Classic Sport
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Casio

Casio W800H-1AV Classic Sport

quartz
43mm
100m WR
4.7(1,845 reviews)

Affordable sport watch with dual time, stopwatch, and 100M water resistance.

94 people viewed this today
#18
Spinnaker Fleuss Automatic Dive
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Spinnaker

Spinnaker Fleuss Automatic Dive

automatic
43mm
300m WR
4.7(1,140 reviews)

Automatic dive watch with Seiko NH35 movement, 43mm case, and 150M water resistance.

68 people viewed this today
#19
Spinnaker Hull Chronograph
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Spinnaker

Spinnaker Hull Chronograph

Meca-Quartz
42mm
100m WR
4.7(2,417 reviews)

Meca-quartz chronograph with cushion case, leather strap, and 100M water resistance.

109 people viewed this today
#20
Hamilton Jazzmaster Automatic

Hamilton

Hamilton Jazzmaster Automatic

automatic
40mm
50m WR
4.7(342 reviews)

Swiss-made dress watch with automatic movement and elegant silver dial.

132 people viewed this today
#21
Casio MDV106-1A Duro
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Casio

Casio MDV106-1A Duro

quartz
44mm
200m WR
4.6(8,934 reviews)

Affordable dive watch with 200M water resistance and classic analog design.

160 people viewed this today
#22
Citizen Eco-Drive BM8180-03E
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Citizen

Citizen Eco-Drive BM8180-03E

solar
44mm
100m WR
4.6(2,997 reviews)

Solar-powered field watch with canvas strap and classic military styling.

74 people viewed this today
#23
Bulova Precisionist
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Bulova

Bulova Precisionist

quartz
44mm
300m WR
4.6(1,100 reviews)

Ultra-precise quartz watch with continuous-sweep second hand and elegant blue dial.

92 people viewed this today
#24
Bulova Lunar Pilot Chronograph
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Bulova

Bulova Lunar Pilot Chronograph

quartz
45mm
100m WR
4.6(810 reviews)

Iconic moon watch chronograph with high-performance quartz movement and sapphire crystal.

81 people viewed this today
#25
Orient Kanno Automatic Diver
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Orient

Orient Kanno Automatic Diver

automatic
43mm
100m WR
4.6(522 reviews)

Japanese automatic diver with 200M water resistance and classic dive watch styling.

106 people viewed this today
#26
Bertucci A-2T Field Watch
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Bertucci

Bertucci A-2T Field Watch

quartz
40mm
100m WR
4.6(1,474 reviews)

Titanium field watch with Swiss quartz movement and military-inspired design.

56 people viewed this today
#27
Citizen Promaster Skyhawk Eco-Drive
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Citizen

Citizen Promaster Skyhawk Eco-Drive

solar
48mm
200m WR
4.6(1,455 reviews)

Advanced pilot watch with Eco-Drive, atomic timekeeping, and pilot's slide rule bezel.

92 people viewed this today
#28
Tissot PR 100 Quartz
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Tissot

Tissot PR 100 Quartz

quartz
38mm
100m WR
4.6(878 reviews)

Swiss quartz watch with 40mm case, black leather strap, and sapphire crystal.

149 people viewed this today
#29
Seiko Presage Cocktail Time
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Seiko

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

automatic
41mm
100m WR
4.6(974 reviews)

Automatic dress watch with patterned dial, golden numerals, and date calendar.

135 people viewed this today
#30
Citizen Tsuyosa Automatic
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Citizen

Citizen Tsuyosa Automatic

automatic
40mm
100m WR
4.6(957 reviews)

Sport luxury automatic watch with silver-tone stainless steel bracelet, 3-hand date, and 42-hour power reserve.

139 people viewed this today
#31
Seiko 5 Sports SRPD51
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Seiko

Seiko 5 Sports SRPD51

automatic
42mm
100m WR
4.6(2,370 reviews)

GMT-style dive watch with 4 o'clock crown, 24-hour hand, and automatic movement.

118 people viewed this today
#32
Citizen Promaster Diver
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Citizen

Citizen Promaster Diver

solar
43mm
200m WR
4.6(2,341 reviews)

ISO-certified professional dive watch with Eco-Drive solar power and 200M water resistance.

73 people viewed this today
#33
Tissot Carson Automatic

Tissot

Tissot Carson Automatic

quartz
39mm
30m WR
4.6(218 reviews)

Swiss automatic dress watch with classic silver dial and leather strap.

104 people viewed this today
#34
Timex Weekender Chronograph
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Timex

Timex Weekender Chronograph

quartz
40mm
100m WR
4.5(3,041 reviews)

Versatile chronograph with Indiglo and interchangeable straps.

149 people viewed this today
#35
Citizen Garrison Eco-Drive
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Citizen

Citizen Garrison Eco-Drive

solar
44mm
100m WR
4.5(802 reviews)

Rugged field watch with Super Titanium case, Eco-Drive solar power, and sapphire crystal.

56 people viewed this today
#36
Orient Bambino Version 4
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Orient

Orient Bambino Version 4

automatic
43mm
100m WR
4.5(2,280 reviews)

Classic dress watch with domed crystal and automatic movement at an affordable price.

103 people viewed this today
#37
Citizen Promaster Diver Eco-Drive
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Citizen

Citizen Promaster Diver Eco-Drive

solar
43mm
200m WR
4.5(1,099 reviews)

ISO-certified dive watch with Eco-Drive solar power and professional-grade features.

71 people viewed this today
#38
Casio F-91W Classic Digital
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Casio

Casio F-91W Classic Digital

quartz
38mm
30m WR
4.5(1,505 reviews)

Iconic ultra-affordable digital watch worn by everyone from presidents to students.

131 people viewed this today
#39
Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Solar Chronograph
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Seiko

Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Solar Chronograph

solar
44mm
200m WR
4.5(1,303 reviews)

Solar-powered chronograph from the Prospex Speedtimer collection with Lumibrite display and 100M water resistance.

145 people viewed this today
#40
Timex Expedition North Ridge 42mm
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Timex

Timex Expedition North Ridge 42mm

quartz
42mm
100m WR
4.5(5,349 reviews)

Rugged field watch with rotating bezel, Indiglo backlight, and water resistance up to 100 meters.

137 people viewed this today
#41
Citizen Quartz Classic Silver-Tone
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Citizen

Citizen Quartz Classic Silver-Tone

quartz
36mm
50m WR
4.5(1,407 reviews)

Classic quartz watch with day/date display, stainless steel case and bracelet, blue dial.

127 people viewed this today
#42
Casio A158W-1 Classic Digital
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Casio

Casio A158W-1 Classic Digital

quartz
33mm
30m WR
4.5(4,215 reviews)

Iconic retro digital watch with stainless steel bracelet, LED backlight, and alarm.

52 people viewed this today
#43
Q Timex Chronograph
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Timex

Q Timex Chronograph

quartz
40mm
50m WR
4.5(2,804 reviews)

Retro-inspired chronograph with tachymeter bezel and leather strap.

128 people viewed this today
#44
Seiko 5 Sports Automatic
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Seiko

Seiko 5 Sports Automatic

automatic
42mm
100m WR
4.5(2,033 reviews)

Automatic dive watch with day/date display, rotating bezel, and LumiBrite markers.

138 people viewed this today
#45
Seiko 5 Sports SRPG33
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Seiko

Seiko 5 Sports SRPG33

automatic
42mm
100m WR
4.5(1,608 reviews)

Automatic field watch with green dial, green nylon strap, and day/date display.

81 people viewed this today
#46
Orient Bambino Version 4
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Orient

Orient Bambino Version 4

automatic
40mm
30m WR
4.5(1,974 reviews)

Classic dress watch with Roman numerals, domed crystal, and exhibition caseback.

137 people viewed this today
#47
Victorinox Swiss Army Heritage

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Victorinox Swiss Army Heritage

automatic
41mm
100m WR
4.5(156 reviews)

Swiss quartz field watch with blue dial and brown leather strap.

91 people viewed this today
#48
Seiko Presage Cocktail Time
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Seiko

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

automatic
45mm
200m WR
4.4(1,173 reviews)

Elegant dress watch with textured silver dial inspired by cocktail culture.

75 people viewed this today
#49
Casio AE1200WH World Time
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Casio

Casio AE1200WH World Time

quartz
45mm
200m WR
4.4(1,531 reviews)

Affordable digital world time watch with 100M water resistance and 10-year battery life.

104 people viewed this today
#50
Citizen Eco-Drive Promaster Nighthawk
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Citizen

Citizen Eco-Drive Promaster Nighthawk

solar
46mm
200m WR
4.4(906 reviews)

Professional pilot watch with Eco-Drive solar, dual time zones, and luminous hands.

69 people viewed this today
#51
Timex Waterbury Classic Chrono 40mm
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Timex

Timex Waterbury Classic Chrono 40mm

Meca-Quartz
40mm
50m WR
4.4(2,880 reviews)

Quartz chronograph dress watch with brown leather strap, navy & white dial, and date window.

59 people viewed this today
#52
Orient Classic Automatic Green Dial
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Orient

Orient Classic Automatic Green Dial

automatic
41mm
100m WR
4.4(2,328 reviews)

Automatic watch with green dial, brown leather strap, and exhibition caseback.

114 people viewed this today
#53
Citizen Eco-Drive Garrison
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Citizen

Citizen Eco-Drive Garrison

solar
42mm
100m WR
4.4(2,354 reviews)

Eco-Drive field watch with green dial, brown leather strap, and date display.

106 people viewed this today
#54
Bulova Military Hack Automatic
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Bulova

Bulova Military Hack Automatic

automatic
40mm
100m WR
4.4(1,286 reviews)

Military-inspired automatic watch with black PVD case, green nylon strap, and ivory dial.

123 people viewed this today
#55
Citizen Addysen Eco-Drive
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Citizen

Citizen Addysen Eco-Drive

solar
36mm
100m WR
4.4(2,318 reviews)

Classic Eco-Drive watch with sapphire crystal, blue dial, and stainless steel case.

106 people viewed this today
#56
Casio Edifice EFV-130D
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Casio

Casio Edifice EFV-130D

quartz
44mm
100m WR
4.4(4,556 reviews)

Sporty chronograph with tachymeter, stainless steel construction, and quartz precision.

79 people viewed this today
#57
Seiko SKX013 Midsize Diver
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Seiko

Seiko SKX013 Midsize Diver

automatic
38mm
200m WR
4.3(1,069 reviews)

Compact 38mm automatic dive watch perfect for smaller wrists.

119 people viewed this today
#58
Citizen Eco-Drive Weekender Brycen Chronograph
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Citizen

Citizen Eco-Drive Weekender Brycen Chronograph

solar
44mm
100m WR
4.3(2,567 reviews)

Solar-powered chronograph with brown leather strap, ivory dial, and 100M water resistance.

124 people viewed this today

The $500 Ceiling — What Changes Above It

Below $500, you're getting 95% of the horological experience of watches costing $2,000+. The Oris Aquis offers the same 300m water resistance as a Rolex Submariner. The Hamilton Khaki Aviation uses the same ETA movement family found in watches costing twice as much. Above $500, you're largely paying for brand prestige and precious metal cases.

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