Best affordable watch gifts for men
When it comes to stylish, last-minute Christmas gifts, there's nothing quite as effective as a budget-friendly timepiece. Below, you'll find eight of the best, boasting top specs that won't make you broke
By Joshua Hendren
A holy grail watch needn’t break the bank. Whether you’re looking for a top-quality ticker, dinnertime wrist candy or a new timepiece to accompany you to the gym, there are plenty of hidden horological treasures out there that boast terrific specs at entry-level price points. Here, we’ve curated some of the best affordable watches for those last-minute holiday gifts, including statement silver courtesy of Thomas Sabo, sleek monochrome from Hugo Boss and one of Swatch’s most criminally underrated gems.
Accurist
Tommy Hilfiger
Tateossian
Swatch
Boss
Tissot
Thomas Sabo
Calvin Klein
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