Cheap men's watches – watches with the best price-performance ratio

You know the feeling? You're looking for a new watch, but want to buy it online at a reasonable price and get the best possible value for money. But how much does a good watch cost? First, the good news: Good watches don't necessarily have to be expensive; even beyond the luxury brands Rolex, Breitling, and the like, men can find a wide selection of high-quality yet affordable watches. This also raises the question: What are the best watch movements? We've answered this question in detail in a separate blog post .

How much does a good watch cost? Where can you get good value for your money?

Before we get into that – which components of a wristwatch determine the quality and ultimately the price?

• The first important distinction is the movement . Watches with automatic movements are generally more expensive than quartz ones, but even here it's worth doing some more research, and you can buy them online at a reasonable price.
• Other quality criteria include the watch glass, case and strap material, and workmanship . Crystal glass or anti-reflective and scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, stainless steel or titanium as the case material, genuine leather strap, possibly coated, and, for example, a screwed or clicked case back.

Considering these factors when searching for and selecting a men's watch provides the most important decision-making factors for answering the question of how much a good watch should cost. To help you choose, we'll now present a few models that offer plenty of performance and quality for little money.

Affordable automatic watches

1. Bulova Surveyor 96A273 Automatic

An elegant and sophisticated automatic watch from a brand manufacturer for just under €200 – that's unbeatable value. At the heart of this watch beats a Miyota movement, caliber 82S0-43A, which provides a 42-hour power reserve. Its cool heritage design features a classic three-hand watch with a view of the movement and a large day-of-the-week display.

2. Seiko 5 Sports SRPG41K1 Automatic

The sporty Seiko 5 Sports Automatic offers high-quality Seiko craftsmanship. Powering the watch is Seiko's proven 4R36 caliber. The watch offers a 41-hour power reserve, a screw-down case back, and is water-resistant to 100 meters— all at a sensationally low price of just under €300.

3. Tissot PR100 Gent Automatic T101.407.16.051.00

This timeless classic from Tissot is available in a variety of versions, which makes it so popular. If you're looking for the highest quality at the most affordable price, then this is the watch for you. The well-known and popular Powermatic 80 movement delivers up to 80 hours of power reserve , and the scratch-resistant sapphire crystal ensures long-lasting enjoyment – ​​and at just under €500, the price is unbeatable!

Affordable solar watches

1. Bering Solar, shiny silver 14440-307

How good are Bering watches? Absolutely convincing, in our opinion. All Bering models are characterized by a minimalist, stylish design and are extremely comfortable to wear, as they are very thin and therefore lightweight. The unisex design, in particular, makes the watches wearable for both men and women. This model, for €179, offers a fashionable and elegant men's watch that is powered by solar energy and has permanent energy. At just 9 mm thick, the watch is extremely wearable for everyday use.

2. Boccia 3652-02 Titanium Solar

This Boccia watch features a skin-friendly titanium case, and a Seiko VS42 solar movement provides constant power from daylight. A classically elegant men's watch, suitable for everyday wear, with scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, for just 179 euros.

3. Citizen Solar "Super Titanium" BM7470-84E

High-quality materials and innovative technology – This Citizen model is an analog quartz watch featuring Citizen's proprietary Eco-Drive technology. The strap and case are made of lightweight and durable Super Titanium. To ensure the watch, powered by the E111 caliber, always sits securely on your wrist, this sporty model is equipped with a double folding clasp. Even in dim sunlight or indoor light, the watch generates power and continues to run precisely for another 180 days thanks to the Eco-Drive light drive. The Citizen BM7470-84E, like all Eco-Drive models from Citizen, requires no batteries.

Our summary

Even if you can't or don't want to spend too much money on a high-quality watch, you'll find a wide range of men's watches with a great price-performance ratio online in our shop .