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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
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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.
$129
94 people viewed this today
#2
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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.
$99
91 people viewed this today
#3
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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.
$49
104 people viewed this today
#4
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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.
$89
133 people viewed this today
#5
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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.
$500
103 people viewed this today
#6
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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.
$90
61 people viewed this today
#7
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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.
$99
71 people viewed this today
#8
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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.
$99
63 people viewed this today
#9
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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.
$275
98 people viewed this today
#10
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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.
$299
135 people viewed this today
#11
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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.
$259
93 people viewed this today
#12
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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.
$89
69 people viewed this today
#13
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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.
$395
139 people viewed this today
#14
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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.
$200
90 people viewed this today
#15
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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.
$120
110 people viewed this today
#16
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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.
$168
78 people viewed this today
#17
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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.
$30
94 people viewed this today
#18
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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.
$350
68 people viewed this today
#19
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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.
$180
109 people viewed this today
#20
Hamilton
Hamilton Jazzmaster Automatic
automatic
40mm
50m WR
4.7(342 reviews)
Swiss-made dress watch with automatic movement and elegant silver dial.
$399
132 people viewed this today
#21
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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.
$59
160 people viewed this today
#22
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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.
$129
74 people viewed this today
#23
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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.
$219
92 people viewed this today
#24
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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.
$478
81 people viewed this today
#25
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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.
$350
106 people viewed this today
#26
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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.
$175
56 people viewed this today
#27
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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.
$395
92 people viewed this today
#28
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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.
$375
149 people viewed this today
#29
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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.
$425
135 people viewed this today
#30
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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.
$350
139 people viewed this today
#31
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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.
$275
118 people viewed this today
#32
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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.
$250
73 people viewed this today
#33
Tissot
Tissot Carson Automatic
quartz
39mm
30m WR
4.6(218 reviews)
Swiss automatic dress watch with classic silver dial and leather strap.
$329
104 people viewed this today
#34
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Timex
Timex Weekender Chronograph
quartz
40mm
100m WR
4.5(3,041 reviews)
Versatile chronograph with Indiglo and interchangeable straps.
$79
149 people viewed this today
#35
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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.
$295
56 people viewed this today
#36
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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.
$189
103 people viewed this today
#37
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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.
$299
71 people viewed this today
#38
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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.
$15
131 people viewed this today
#39
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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.
$450
145 people viewed this today
#40
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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.
$70
137 people viewed this today
#41
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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.
$120
127 people viewed this today
#42
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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.
$25
52 people viewed this today
#43
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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.
$180
128 people viewed this today
#44
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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.
$275
138 people viewed this today
#45
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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.
$275
81 people viewed this today
#46
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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.
$150
137 people viewed this today
#47
Victorinox Swiss Army
Victorinox Swiss Army Heritage
automatic
41mm
100m WR
4.5(156 reviews)
Swiss quartz field watch with blue dial and brown leather strap.
$195
91 people viewed this today
#48
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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.
$425
75 people viewed this today
#49
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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.
$27
104 people viewed this today
#50
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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.
$350
69 people viewed this today
#51
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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.
$140
59 people viewed this today
#52
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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.
$200
114 people viewed this today
#53
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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.
$150
106 people viewed this today
#54
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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.
$450
123 people viewed this today
#55
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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.
$225
106 people viewed this today
#56
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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.
$90
79 people viewed this today
#57
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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.
$275
119 people viewed this today
#58
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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.
$296
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.