23 Flex-Worthy Watches That Look Way More Expensive Than They Are (2024)

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You don't need a trust fund to buy a great timepiece. All you need is a modicum of taste—and the good sense to start here.

By Jeremy Freed

23 Flex-Worthy Watches That Look Way More Expensive Than They Are (4)

    Pssst, kid, wanna buy a watch? You should: we're living in a golden age of cheap watches for men. Never before have there been so many reputable, high quality tickers available for so little dough. Whether you're looking for a promotion-worthy office watch on an air-tight budget, or need a rock-solid diver delivered same-day, there's a handsome, shockingly affordable timepiece out there with your name on it. Below you'll find 23 excellent, GQ-approved cheap watches for men that'll upgrade your wrist game in an instant.

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      Citizen

      Tsuyosa Automatic Watch

      This new-for-2023 ticker combines a rock-solid Japanese automatic movement with a dial in just the right shade of robin's egg blue.

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      2/23

      Momentum

      Atlas 44

      A solid titanium case and a fully-lumed dial would make this XXL watch a standout accessory. At under $200, it's also a crazy good deal.

    • 23 Flex-Worthy Watches That Look Way More Expensive Than They Are (7)

      3/23

      Lorus

      Sport Analog Quartz Watch

      A sleek, simple watch like this will look right in just about any situation, and thanks to a solar movement, it'll always be on time.

    • 23 Flex-Worthy Watches That Look Way More Expensive Than They Are (8)

      4/23

      Casio

      Three-Hand Analog Dive Watch

      This isn't the only dive watch you can find for less than a hundred bucks, but it's probably the best of them.

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      7/23

      Fossil

      Neutra Arabic Chronograph Watch

      From its Breguet numerals to its textured chronograph dials, everything about this watch looks fancy. Everything except the price, that is.

    • 23 Flex-Worthy Watches That Look Way More Expensive Than They Are (12)

      8/23

      Tissot

      Visodate Stainless Steel Dress Watch

      You could spend your weekends scouring flea markets for vintage Swiss watches, or just buy this classic Tissot and save yourself the hassle.

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      9/23

      Praesidus

      A-2 Origin Field Watch

      This faithful Korean War-era repro was designed to be worn with fatigues, but it'll look right at home with your favorite rugby shirts and chore coats.

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      10/23

      Casio

      MQ24-7B2 Watch

      For the biggest flex at the absolute lowest price, this Tyler the Creator-approved Casio takes the prize every time.

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      13/23

      Bertucci

      A-1S Field Watch

      Like the best finds at your local army surplus store, this distinctive field watch is as durable as it is affordable.

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      14/23

      Breda

      Virgil Watch

      For over a decade now, the upstart watchmakers at Breda have made their Swiss counterparts quake. So for the latest GQ Box, we collaborated with their team to bring back an all-time favorite—a Box-exclusive dress watch complete with a moss green dial and croc-embossed leather strap designed in the brand’s Dallas HQ. Sign up for the Fall box today and get yours on the house.

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      15/23

      Timex

      Marlin 34mm Watch

      This diminutive Timex proves that there's just as much style to be found in small watches as big ones. Be warned, though, once you get used to wearing a 34mm ticker on your wrist, you may never go back.

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      16/23

      Braun

      Analogue Classic Watch

      Minimalism done right.

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      17/23

      Tissot

      PRX 316L Stainless Steel Dress Watch

      Action star energy.

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      18/23

      Casio

      G-Shock GA-2100 Watch

      Still saving for your AP? Snatch up a G-Shock 2100, aka the CasiOak, which has an octagonal bezel just like the much-flexed Royal Oak, and several fewer zeroes on its price.

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      19/23

      Luminox

      Sea Turtle Giant Watch

      Equal parts rugged and beautiful.

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      20/23

      Hamilton

      Khaki King Automatic Watch

      A simple, hardworking, all-American watch.

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      21/23

      Bulova

      Surveyor Watch

      Because everybody forgets what day of the week it is sometimes.

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      22/23

      Citizen

      Promaster Professional Diver Watch

      This classic diver was designed to perform up to 660 feet below the depths—but it'll work just fine and look plenty handsome on dry land, too.

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      23/23

      Orient

      "Bambino" Automatic Dress Watch

      A slick, distinctive office watch that seriously outperforms its price tag.

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