Watch Deal Alert: Timex Men's E Line 34mm Automatic

Timex isn't just about quartz watches.  They also sell automatics. If you are looking for a sophisticated watch with an elegant design, you might check out the Timex Men's E Line 34mm Automatic.  It's was first issued in 1983, but it remains a contemporary looking timepiece. It has a 34mm diameter square case and a Japanese automatic movement. It also is a great deal on Amazon right now!

Timex E Line 34mm Automatic (Amazon photo)

The Timex E Line 34mm Automatic with a blue dial is currently 27% off on Amazon. That's a great deal and several versions of this watch are available at prices up to $100 more. 

As a cautionary note, this watch is a frequently returned item.  There are two reasons for this:

1. A 34mm watch is small.  That's great for people with smaller wrists, but many people would consider it a women's watch size. Many people are looking for smaller sizes and this one, as a reissue of a vintage watch, may fit their needs.

2. It's an automatic.  Many casual watch shoppers that are drawn to the Timex name may not realize that an automatic is wound by the movement of the wearer's wrist or by the winding the crown.

Overall, the Timex E Line averages 4.3 stars on Amazon in 75 ratings.  If you recognize the diminutive size and the automatic movement implications and are still interested in the Timex E Line, you can get it here via my Amazon affiliate program link. To save even more, check out the "used-like new" offering on Amazon. This looks like an interesting addition to any watch collection.

The Hundred Dollar Grail: Timex Q Reissue 38mm Watch

Is there a grail watch that you can get for $100 or less? I think there is! If you've been reading about the much celebrated Timex Q series reissue, you might want to add one to your collection.  With inflation and Timex moving a little more upmarket lately, you might want to get one soon! I found one for under $100 on Amazon.  It's the Timex Men's Q 38mm watch.

Timex Q 38mm Reissue (Amazon Photo)

It's an attractive watch with a 38mm diameter case, the day and date, a bi-directional rotating bezel, a gently domed acrylic crytal, 50-meters of water resistance, and a silicone strap. It also has an additional feature that intrigues me:  a battery hatch!

Timex Q 38mm Reissue Battery Hatch (Amazon Photo)

You can open the battery hatch with a coin and change the SR626SW/377 battery easily. If you need batteries, check out this blog's battery center. I think quartz batteries should be super-easy to change and I hope that a hatch like this helps.

The Timex Q 38mm watch looks like something a little special and it's available here via my affiliate link on Amazon for less than $100.

The Hundred Dollar Grail: Affordable Moonphase Watches

The moonphase complication is a staple of the most sophisticated European watch makers like Jaeger-LeCoultre, Vacheron Constantin, and Breguet. During the day, the sun shows in an aperture and at night a sun shows. Sometimes, the sun and moon have delightful faces and smiles reminiscent of old fairy tales. I've enjoyed moonphase watches since my first one from Relic (reviewed here on this blog).

Mondia Mistral Moonphase Watch - Photo by Clyde94, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons

Today, we can find affordable quartz moonphase watches from a variety of manufacturers. While the mechanical masterpieces from the elite watchmakers may never grace our wrists, the elegant looks can.  If you collect watches, a moonphase watch is an attainable $100 grail.

The Harry Williams Moonphase Quartz Watch

I recently bought a Harry Williams Moonphase watch off of Amazon. I like the clean minimalist design and the contemporary 40mm diameter size of this watch. However, this whimsical brand has one definite quirk that may be upsetting to some. The sun and moon phases appear upside down in their aperture. I think it is just European humor from an unusual brand. These watches have commanded nearly $80 on Amazon, but now they are available for a song.  Check out my affiliate link here for astonishing savings on the Harry Williams Quartz watch.

Peugeot 14K Gold-Plated Moonphase Watch (Amazon Photo)

Another brand that offers a variety of inexpensive quartz moonphase watches is Peugeot.  The have several dial options and many of their watches are plated in 14K gold.  Amazingly, they all cost less than $100. To check out the Peugeot Men's 14K Gold Plated Men's Vintage Leather Dress Watch, check out my Amazon affiliate link here. Peugeot also offers free lifetime battery replacement.

Several other brands also offer inexpensive moonphase watches.  Check out brands like Fanmis and Olev's on Amazon. If you'd like to add a moonphase watch to your collection, it's a very attainable grail!

TGIF: Is it time to reset our grail watch expectations?

With all the outsourcing of jobs, international competition, and the rise of the bots, it might be time to reset our notions of a grail watch.  What if the grail watch didn't cost $30,000? What if it didn't cost $3,000? What if it didn't even cost $300? It would take some of the financial pressure off and let you focus on the fun of watch collecting. Perhaps, the watch is just the McGuffin.  Your quest to find it, incorporate it into your personal style, and achieve a goal is the important story.

Tissot Carson Powermatic 80

My Tissot Carson Powermatic 80 was the culmination of a long quest to find and incorporate a Swiss automatic into my collection. I spent lots of time searching for an affordable Swiss watch. When the perfect sale came along, my wife saw it and suggested I pounce. It checked my Swiss watch goal.

A Grenen by Skagen watch from my collection

Watch collecting really is a "choose your own adventure" endeavor. Reflect on how Steve Jobs made the black turtleneck sweater an iconic look for tech leaders. If you wanted that modern minimalist look, what kind of watch would you choose? Skagen? Fossil? MVMT? The grail becomes the watch that creates that modern look perfectly. I was fortunate to find a Grenen by Skagen brand to bring that black modern minimalist vibe to my wrist.  (You can read my Grenen by Skagen review here.)

A Casio Forester

If you enjoy the outdoors and activities like hiking, fishing, wildlife photography, and hunting, how are those hobbies reflected on your wrist? What watch do you take on adventures? What watch do you wear everyday that reminds you of those adventures? When I lived in Florida, a Casio Forester (above) proved to be the perfect choice for outdoor adventures in the heat. It was light and had a breathable fabric strap. You can read my Casio Forester review here. The grail watch can be any watch that you search for and find and that fits your purposes perfectly. Happy Hunting!

Watch Spotlight: Movado BOLD Access Stainless Steel Watch

There was a time when refined gentlemen could identify a watch brand and call it luxury.  It was a Friday, long ago on this blog in my post: Is Movado a Luxury Watch?  There is also a time to take a look at a watch from that brand.  That time is now.  Gaze upon the Movado BOLD Access Stainless Steel watch. Look at this watch.  Behold it's beautiful!

Movado BOLD Access Stainless Steel Watch

This watch is no dainty museum piece.  It has a 41mm diameter dial that is a slim 8.55mm thick. As a sporty, dress watch, this timepiece provides 30-meters of water resistance. If you want to take a closer look, check it out here on my Amazon affiliate link --

Movado BOLD Access Stainless Steel Watch

Watch Spotlight: Caravelle Men's Retro Quartz Dress Watch

A few weeks ago, I saw a Bulova Accutron II Surveyor watch in a local pawn shop. It was a nice looking timepiece with a vintage look. I posted about it here in this Watch Spotlight. It looked like a cool watch, but vintage watches come with their challenges. I wondered if a modern watch might capture some of that vintage feel.  One watch that comes close is this Caravelle Retro Quartz watch.

Caravelle by Bulova Retro Quartz Watch

This watch has a vintage feel due to it unique tonneau case shape, slightly domed crystal, gold tone, and leather band. The hands are slender as is appropriate for a dress watch. The watch has an accurate Miyota quartz  movement.  It also offers 50-meters of water resistance for extra security on a rainy day. As a modern version of retro, the case for this Caravelle is 39.9mm in diameter and 10.2mm thick. It offers plenty of wrist presence.

Update:  It looks like this one just ran out of of stock on Amazon (as of April 29, 2026), but if you are interested in checking it out, use my affiliate link to see it here.

Wristwatch Review: Timex Waterbury Traditional 40mm Watch

Timex has been offering more and more watches that are aimed at watch enthusiasts. They've also been moving upmarket with new collections like the Timex Atelier collection. The Timex Waterbury Collection is a collection that marks the beginning of collector recognition.  If you like watches, they made some nice ones just for us. The Waterbury Collection nods towards Timex history and start as the Waterbury Clock Company in 1854. Most Waterbury watches show a vintage style and a connection to the brand's rich history. Today, I'm going to review one of my favorite watches: the Timex Waterbury Traditional 40mm watch. You can also find this sometimes listed as the Timex Standard 40mm 3-Hand Watch.

Timex Waterbury Traditional 40mm Watch

Timex Waterbury Traditional Watch Features

The Timex Waterbury Traditional has a 40mm diameter case, 50-meter water resistance, a mineral glass crystal, and a leather strap, and a quartz movement. It does not have Indiglo Backlighting. It's traditional. That sounds pretty standard right? But, there's more. 

 

This Timex Waterbury traditional has many satisfying details

Timex Waterbury Standard Design

As I said with my Waterbury GMT Classic, the great thing about the Timex Waterbury Collection is that it comes with high-end design details. It's the little things, the details, that make this watch right. I really like the following design details:

• Rounded coin-edge bezel

• Nicely finished crown

• Etched caseback

• Fancy Second Hand with Waterbury "W"

• Lumed Hour and Minute Hands

• Lume Filled Hour Batons 

Textures, Fonts, Lume Fill, Hands, Batons:  All good on the Timex Waterbury Standard

Timex Waterbury Standard Construction

This watch has an all stainless steel case and mineral glass crystal. It also has a genuine leather strap. It's built to be water resistant to depths of 50 meters. This watch feels well-built for everyday wear, but also dressy. It's not the watch to wear when leading a commando raid. But, it feels like a great value.

Timex Waterbury Standard Dimensions

The Timex Waterbury Standard watch has a sensibly-sized 40mm diameter case that is 9.5mm thick. The strap is 20mm wide and fits up to 8-inch wrists. The watch is well proportioned for a dress watch. It's perfectly sized for any office attire.

The Coin-edged Bezel and Low Profile of the Timex Waterbury Standard

Timex Waterbury Traditional Overall Impression

I love this watch and I want to shout from the roof tops about how great it is.  It looks like a million bucks! But, I'm afraid to say that out loud because Timex might charge me a million bucks for their next one. This watch feels quite special for a Timex. It has wonderful details. It is practical and comfortable and well constructed. It is also still budget friendly. I've seen variants of this watch at prices from $44 to $94 or so.

Buying the Timex Waterbury Traditional

While the model with my bezel colors is out of stock, You can get a similar Timex Waterbury Traditional Watch here at --

Timex Waterbury Traditional watches on Amazon!

The Best Timex Offerings on Amazon

I've collected some of the best Timex watches being offered on Amazon in one convenient page - Best Timex Watches on Amazon.

Watch Spotlight: Bulova Men's Modern Millenia Automatic Ceramic Watch

The automatic watch is the epicenter of watch-making tradition. Usually, we embrace that, but sometimes it's nice to see a thoroughly modern take on the automatic. The Bulova Men's Modern Millenia Automatic Ceramic Watch (shown below) is a three-hand 21-jewel automatic with a partial open aperture in the front and an exhibition caseback revealing the mechanism.

Bulova Modern Millenia Automatic (Amazon photo)

The watch features a ceramic case and bracelet, an edge-to-edge domed crystal, gold-tone accent markings, and a classic subdial with a second hand.  The watch has a 42-hour power reserve when fully wound. The watch case is 41.5mm in diameter and it stands a little tall at 13.2mm thick.  One Amazon reviewer noted that the lug-to-lug measurement of this watch is a little large at 53.8mm. By having only a partial aperture on the watch face, the watch is more readable than a full skeleton watch and there is room for the vaunted Bulova tuning fork logo.

Bulova Modern Millenia Automatic Exhibition Caseback (Amazon photo)

Overall, this Bulova is a modern watch from a known brand at a good price. Check it out here on Amazon. There's only one problem. The seller says there is only one left!

Watch Deal Alert: Bulova Marine Star 98B203 On Sale 10% off [Updated for April 2026]

UPDATED BULOVA DEAL APRIL 2026

If you are looking for a great watch deal, you might check out the Bulova Marine Star (Model 98B203) that's discounted right now on Amazon.  As of April 2026, it's 10% off the regular price for a high quality quartz watch from this premium brand. That brings this watch in at a bit over $400. But, on Amazon, they've got coupons! You can click apply coupon to bring this watch down to under $350.

Bulova Marine Star (98B203) as shown on Amazon

Inspired by the sea, this elegant quartz watch has a 4.7 star rating on Amazon and offers a stainless steel case and band, a rotating bezel, a black dial, a mineral crystal, and 100-meters of water resistance.  If you'd like to get this watch, you can find it here on Amazon.

[This post is updated to April 2026 from 2024.  If you like an elegant diver design, this one is a great watch.]

Watch Deal Alert: Tommy Hilfiger 3H Quartz Watch - Two Tone Blue Dial

 If you are looking for a deal on a very attractive looking quartz watch, check out the Tommy Hilfiger 3H Quartz watch collection.  This attractive two-tone silver and gold stainless steel watch is currently 37% off on Amazon. Made by the Movado Group with Japanese quartz movements and Chinese manufacturing, these watches deliver the feel of quality to your wrist.

Tommy Hilfiger 3H Quartz Watch - Two-tone with Navy Blue Dial (Amazon Photo)

This watch has a 42mm diameter case and 30-meters of water resistance. With the Amazon sale price, this watch sells for less than $80. However, great deals on stable mates with other color and dial combinations all land for under $100. I received a stainless and blue model from a department store a couple of Christmas ago and this is a bona fide deal. If you'd like to check this one out, you can get it via my Amazon affiliate link here. Your purchase will help support this blog and you'll get a watch that punches far above its price class.

Ten Dollar Tuesday: The Kakabi Minimalist Men's Watch

One glaringly obvious truth in the watch world is that China can produce a perfectly good wristwatch.  If you aren't trying to make a socio-economic statement or support old world craftsmen, an inexpensive watch that looks good and tells time is sufficient for most people. The Kakabi Minimalist dress watch for men may be a good choice for the basic time-telling mission and it fits within our $10 watch pricing criteria.

Kakabi Minimalist Watch (Amazon Photo)

In the looks department this watch competes well with the Timex Easy Reader and Casio Men's Standard Watches. The watch has a generously-sized 40mm diameter case, easy to read numerals, 304-grade stainless steel case, and a Japanese quartz movement. While some purchasers, aren't happy with the longevity of this watch, the Kakabi gets 4.4 stars overall out of 205 ratings. If you'd like to purchase a watch like this one, you can find it here using my Amazon affiliate link.

Watch Deal Alert: Citizen Men's Eco Drive Weekender Sports Watch (AW1710-04E)

I've had my eye on the Citizen's Men Eco Drive Weekender Sports Watch since 2024. It's Model AW1710-04E and evokes the simple classic watches that have made their way into our collective memories over the years. Now, the Citizen Weekender AW1710-04E is 36% off on Amazon! You can check it out here via my Amazon affiliate link. This is a quality Citizen watch for well less than $200.

A Citizen Eco Drive Watch with Dive-style markings

The case is 44mm in diameter and the bezel is non-rotating. The lines are classic and the eco-drive power system is hassle free. It's a great deal!

Watch Spotlight: Invicta Quartz Pro Diver Black Watch

Invicta is Back in Black!

If you have an active imagination, a quick glance at your wristwatch can be enough to send you anywhere in the world from the casinos of the French Riviera to SCUBA diver commando work in faraway harbors. The more prestigious brands have taken advantage of our fantasies and associated their watches with the James Bond movie franchise, historic adventurers like Jacques Cousteau and Sir Edmund Hillary, and even actual military units. Of course, these glamorous associations don't help the rest of us. We just need a rugged watch that look cool and that we can all afford.  Enter the Invicta Quartz Pro Diver. This long-running Invicta series is one of the world's most popular lines of affordable diver-style watches. In black, it also checks all the SCUBA Joe Commando boxes. There are a couple of interesting versions of this watch in all black.

Invicta Quartz Pro Diver (Model 90302)

 

Invicta Quartz Pro Diver in Black (Amazon Photo)

First, we'll check the version offered on Amazon. It is model 90302. It is 44mm in diameter and 12mm thick. It has luminous hands and hour markers. It's a great take on classic dive watch style. It also delivers with 200-meters of water resistance and a unidirectional rotating bezel. Invicta claims this watch is suitable for SCUBA diving and professional water activities. It's a rugged, reliable, watch with an average 4.6 star rating in over 1000 Amazon reviews. If you'd like to take a closer look or buy, check out it out here on Amazon using my affiliate link. 

Invicta Quartz Pro Diver (Model 46903)

Another great looking Invicta Pro Diver watch is currently available at Invictastores.com. If you are looking for great deals on affordable watches, this site should be in your bookmarks. 

Invicta Quartz Pro Diver (Model 46903)

This Pro Diver strays from the classic dive watch homage and dive watch performance, but it offers bold luminous hands and markers in a big and bold 46mm diameter format. This one makes a couple of compromises in the name of style with water resistance dropping to 50-meters and I suspect that the bezel is non-rotating. The price is stunningly low. As of this writing, it is available for just under $30. You can find it here on Invictastores.com.

If you don't have a fortune and you want a cool looking watch, these Invicta models are worth examining.

 

Ten Dollar Tuesday: Nuovo Men's Classic Quartz Watch

If you are looking for a classic watch look in an inexpensive package, check out the Nuovo Men's Classic Quartz watch. It's a quartz watch with a 41mm dial that is 10mm thick. 

Nuovo Classic 41mm Quartz Watch

The watch has a familiar field watch dial layout. While the advertising copy mentions stainless, the case and bracelet are both alloy metals. Nuovo claims that this watch is water resistant to 30 meters. Several dial color combinations are available. There is another dial arrangement and one with a 50% off special. But, those are for another post.  If you'd like to check this watch out on Amazon, use my affiliate link and see the Nuovo Classic here.

Watches A to Z: US Polo Assn

The US Polo Association was founded in 1890 and is the governing body for the sport of polo in the United States. The association itself is a non-profit entity. However, it also owns the for profit subsidiary USPA Global Licensing Inc. (also sometimes called USPA Properties Inc). This for profit subsidiary manages the US Polo Association brand around the world (190 countries) and in 1100+ outlets. Some of the profits are funneled back to the US Polo Association to support outreach and other non-profit activities. While the brand is used on apparel, luggage, footwear and more, as watch enthusiasts we're most interested in the brand's watches. 

A line up of US Polo Assn Watches from my collection

US Polo Assn watches were introduced at Baselworld in 2009. While they are generally too inexpensive to garner monied watch collector attention, sometimes they look like a million bucks! I find US Polo Assn watches online and at brick-n-mortar retailers like Burlington, JC Penney, and Ross. I've never had any quality issues with my US Polo Assn watches. They are typically a good buy for the money.

A US Polo Assn watch with gleaming gold tones

In the United States, US Polo Assn watches are manufactured by Accutime. The company has a long history of producing affordable timepieces that work well and look good. Most US Polo Assn watches have design elements that include a polo pony and rider and a US Polo Assn in a standard font.  However, the brand has some watches that branch out and omit the pony and rider. Over the years, I've picked up several US Polo Association watches.  To see all of the US Polo Assn posts on this blog, check out this link.

A US Polo Assn watch in orange

In the US, we are used to seeing US Polo Assn watches in a budget friendly $15 to $30 price range. However, in Europe, the brand is sold through Eurotrade s.r.l. In my few glimpses of US Polo Assn watches sold in the UK, it appears that the watches start at affordable levels and go upwards. The price range might be $50 to $150 with potentially better quality levels and features.

A US Polo Assn watch with a Japanese quartz movement

The key take away from a look into the watches of brand like US Polo Assn is that there are lots of interesting watches to collect in this world. You can define price ranges that are comfortable for you and you can pick brands that fit your sense of style and your personal preferences. Styles come an go with fashion-brand watches, to browse US Polo Assn watches for men on Amazon, bang it here to visit the latest via our Amazon affiliate program link.

 

Watch Strap Review: ULLCHRO Genuine Leather Watch Strap

Sometimes affording a new watch from a premium brand is no small feat. Fortunately, there are low-cost ways to spiff up your watch collection. I recently noticed that the strap of my old Tissot Carson was deteriorating and no longer fully securing my watch. I tried a stopgap fix with fabric glue, but that just made a mess.  Then I started searching Amazon. I found this ULLCHRO Genuine Leather Watch Strap with alligator grain, stainless steel buckle, and soft brown rubberized calfskin.

Tissot Carson sporting a new ULLCHRO Genuine Leather Watch Strap

The 19mm wide strap fit my watch perfectly. At 200mm long, the strap also fit my wrist fairly well. There's not much room to spare, but the original strap was similarly proportioned.

ULLCHRO Leather Watch Strap with alligator grain design

The strap has a quick release spring bars for easy installation and easy strap swaps in the future. I like the simple but ornate buckle design that evokes the shape of a shield.

ULLCHRO Leather Watch Strap with shield shaped dress buckle

This was a nice little upgrade to my old watch, it was easy to do, and it was very affordable. You can check out the ULLCHRO Genuine Leather Watch Strap here on Amazon with my affiliate link.

Watch Deal Alert: Timex Expedition Gallatin Discounted Again!

The Timex Expedition Solar Gallatin is discounted again! It's the perfect watch for armchair commandoes and cat burglars. The Timex Gallatin is black, solar, and chock full of toxic masculinity. It's provides a commando look at a very affordable price point.

Timex Expedition Gallatin Solar Watch

It does offer 50-meters of water resistance, a black resin case, and a non-rotating bezel. Unfortunately, this watch does not have Indiglo backlighting. Amazon currently (as of April 2,  2026) has it on sale and it's an awesome Amazon Deal. It's currently 32% off for a price under $40. You can check this great looking watch out here on Amazon!

If you are looking for a Timex Expedition with Indiglo lighting, I've reviewed one here on this blog.

Ten Dollar Tuesday: Civo Military Watch

If you have legions and legions of troops, you don't want to spend too much on their watches, that's where this CIVO Military Watch would come in handy. It seems to be continually marked at 50% off for a price under $10. It delivers on the typical military field watch style.

CIVO Military Watch

The CIVO Military watch is a quartz watch with a 39mm diameter case that is 11mm thick.  It sports a 20mm wide strap that is 240mm long. The manufacturer claims 30-meter water resistance. It's a nice looking field watch for about $10. If you'd like to check it out, use my Amazon affiliate link to see the Civo Military watch here.

Watch Deal Alert: Invicta Men's Pro Diver Quartz Watch On Sale

If you are looking for a great deal on a nice watch, you should check out the current Big Spring Deal prices on Amazon. They have a great deal on the two-tone version of the Invicta Men's Pro Diver Quartz watch. It's a steal. The watch is an affordable homage to the Rolex Submariner, offers 200-meters of water resistance, and has a unidirectional rotating bezel. It looks good and it's now available for quite a bit less than $40. This Invicta Pro Diver Quartz watch gets 4.7 stars on Amazon in over 7000 ratings. In the real world, people love it.

Invicta Pro Diver Quartz Watch (Amazon Photo)

If you'd like to jump on this deal, you can use my affiliate link and get this Invicta Pro Diver Quartz watch here on Amazon.

Watch snobs love to malign Invicta. The brand has a lot to live down from its era of infomercial excess. They used to claim their watches were worth highly inflated prices and then offer staggering discounts. It was misleading. However, once you know how to look through all that and where to shop for Invicta watches, you'll find they offer a wide variety of fun watches at affordable prices. Read my post about why I think it's time to look at Invicta again. 

Baseball Opening Night 2026: It's Baseball Time

San Francisco Giants and New York Yankees Watches

The 2026 season of Major League Baseball starts off tonight with a game between two of the leagues most storied teams:  the San Francisco Giants and the New York Yankees. 

Timex Pride - San Francisco Giants watch (Paid Affiliate Link)

The two teams used to be cross-town rivals.  The Giants were founded in 1883 and played as the New York Giants until 1957 when they moved west.  

Timex Pride - New York Yankees watch (Paid Affiliate Link)

They played against the New York Yankees in six world series during their New York tenure. Those games were known as Subway Series. The Giants and Yankees played again in the 1962 world series. 

The 1895 New York Giants (Public Domain)

As these teams take the field, they'll be playing with a long history behind them.

Timex Gamer - San Francisco Giants watch (Paid Affiliate Link)

With great history and large fanbases, both teams have an amazing amount of merchandise available for their fans. Each of the watches pictured in today's posts can be visited directly at Timex via my paid affiliate link. It's time to play ball!

Ten Dollar Tuesday: EOJOMIN Gediyar Men's Large Big Face Watch

Today's $10 watch is sold on Amazon by EOJOMIN. It's a Gediyar-branded "Men's Large Big Face Wrist Watch Waterproof Silicone Band Watch for Men Quartz Analog,Easy Read Male Dress Date Luminous Sport Watch Elegant Gift." It comes straight out of China's Guangdong Province and its stuffed with keywords, a familiar dial pattern, and a quartz movement. All for well under $10.

EOJOMIN Gediyar Men's Large Big Face Watch (Amazon Photo)

This one is a bit of a challenge to my buying sensibilities because the large numerals on the dial 02, 03, 04 are an obvious homage to Diesel watches that aren't that old. I actually do want to get a classic Diesel watch with those iconic big numbers someday.

Gediyar Big Face Specifications (Amazon Materials)

Despite the big face name, this Gediyar watch is practically sized at 45mm in diameter with a normal 11mm case thickness. The silicone strap is also generously sized at 22mm wide and 25 centimeters long. User reviews show the watch marked as having a stainless steel caseback and the case is noted in the description as being a steel alloy case. The watch comes in a variety of color combinations and is a great looking timepiece for a very low price. If you'd like to check it out, bang it here to visit this watch via my Amazon affiliate program link.

Wristwatch Review: Nibosi Men's Black Stainless Steel Quartz Watch

I recently came across a Nibosi Men's Stainless Steel Quartz Watch in black for only $11.99 on Amazon. It was an incredible deal. 

Nibosi Black Quartz Watch

This is my third Nibosi watch, but in terms of build quality, it may be my best one.

Nibosi Watch Features

This Nibosi watch is minimalist in terms of features. It's a simple straight forward design with a quartz movement. This watch is impressive in terms of style, fit, finish, and price. 

For a very inexpensive watch, the Nibosi watch was well packaged

The watch has all stainless steel construction and a good quality deployant clasp.

The Deployant Clasp of the Nibosi Black Stainless Steel Watch

Nibosi Watch Style

This watch is visually striking with a black case, bracelet, and dial contrasted by gold tone hands and markers. While Nibosi makes plenty of homage watches, this one seems to be created in a style of their own that is well within mainstream watch expectations. Sometimes, I like the independence of an affordable watch that isn't an homage to a classic.

Nibosi Black Stainless Steel Quartz Watch

The stainless steel bracelet makes great use of glassy black outer links and flat black interior links. This alternating use of color and text provides subtle visual interest. 

The contrast between out and inner link finishes is subtle

In day-to-day wear, I find that the gold-tone hands and markers really catch the light and reflect well in low light or fading light conditions.

Nibosi Watch Construction

This Nibosi watch has a stainless steel caseback, bracelet, and case. It also has a flat mineral glass crystal. The watch has 100 feet (30-meters) of water resistance. It's not for swimming, showering, or immersion, but it should be resistant to incidental splashes and rain.

Nibosi Stainless Steel Caseback

I didn't see any obvious cost cutting in this watch. It seems very competitive with low cost watches found in stores. I'd say that build quality far exceeds similarly priced watches from brands like George. The watch doesn't have any sharp edges or anything that would dig into the wrists. It's comfortable for all day wear.

Nibosi Watch Dimensions

For me, this Nibosi watch is perfectly proportioned. The case is about 42mm in diameter and 9.65mm thick. The bracelet is about 21mm wide and about 220mm long. 

Overall Impressions of the Nibosi Black Quartz Watch

This watch won't impress people with its pedigree, but it is a nicely priced watch with great features and style for the price. It's another watch that pressures Timex and Casio to bring us nicer watches at lower prices. I like this watch quite a bit. As an IT worker, the economy has kicked me around a bit lately. An incredible watch bargain is a nice way to kick back.

Where to Buy the Nibosi Black Watch

You can get a this watch in black with gold accent tones here via my affiliate link to Amazon.

Sharp Watch Shout Out: The MVMT Mulholland Racer Chronograph

I recently came across a really classy looking chronograph watch:  the MVMT Mulholland Racer Chronograph. It's a retro watch inspired by Malibu's famed Mulholland Drive and the California street racing culture of the 1970s. This watch easily earns a Sharp Watch Shout Out due to its phenomenally great looks. I love the "Dune Bronze" case and color combination and the perforated leather GT-style strap. The pale white dial and headlight-inspired sub-dials also evoke the classic chronograph styles that live in our collective psyches.

The MVMT Mulholland Racer (Amazon Photo)

Truth be told: the other color combinations are also worth a look. Sunset Orange, Marina Del Ray, and Astro Blue are all rich looking combinations that conjure slightly different feelings that combine retro memories and sportiness. Some of the other watch variants offer a stainless steel jubilee bracelet, but I like the 21mm wide leather strap. The underlying watch is powered by a Miyota 6S21 quartz chronograph movement. The watch also offers 50-meters of water resistance for a bit of weatherproofing. The case is 42mm in diameter and 12.7mm thick. The watch is protected by hardened-mineral crystal. This is a pretty solid watch design and price seems to hold steady at under $300. That's not bad for a well-designed watch from a Movado-owned brand.

If you are interested in this great California design, check it out here via my Amazon affiliate link. You'll have to supply your own classic muscle car!

Watch Deal Alert: The MVMT Ocean Plastic Watch Discounted on Amazon

Watches made from recycled materials are an interesting subset of the horological world. Several companies offer them and, now, MVMT offers their Ocean Plastic Watch for 45% off on Amazon. The watch has a wave design in the dial, a 45mm diameter case, a solar-powered movement, and a 100-meter water resistance rating to allow its actual use swimming and at the ocean.

The Momentum Ocean Plastic watch

The strength of this MVMT watch is its artistic design. You don't often find watches with strong designs incorporating unconventional materials, textures, and visual elements at affordable price points. But, at 45% off this watch comes in at just under $60. It gets 3.5 stars in 10 ratings on Amazon. Some purchasers have found the 22mm wide strap to be too short. Still, it would make a unique addition to any collection.  If you are intrigued by the MVMT Ocean Plastic quartz watch, you can check it out  here via my affiliate link to Amazon. 

TGIF: Drama on X

A Short Suspension on X

This week my the watch dude account got temporarily suspended on X. I shared some of the commission junction watch deals for Timex and I think I ran afoul of the social media platform's rules against spam and third-party advertising. I guess I proved human and they revived me. Unfortunately, they didn't clarify what rules I violated to catch the attention of their algorithm.

My Pulsar and a peek down the sidewalk

The suspension was a bit of a bummer since the X platform has been a favorite time-waster for a long time. The platform's economics have never really worked out for me. The promise of payouts has been elusive and the engagement goalposts to qualify have moved several times. Now, that my account is revived, I'll have to be much more careful with my posts and retweets. I'll likely post more great watch  deals here than there.

Ten Dollar Tuesday: Casotime Tactical Military Watch for Men

If you've got $10 and an appetite for a military-style watch, your money can go far! The Casotime Tactical Military Watch is currently discounted by 60% on Amazon to come in at an amazingly low price that's well below $10. The watch offers 30-meter water resistance, a 40mm diameter dial, and a battery good for 1+ years.

Casotime Tactical Military Watch for Men (Amazon Photo)

The strap is of a generous size and the watch looks like a competitor to entry-level Timex Expedition watches. But, there may be drawbacks with a watch this cheap. For example, the 1-year battery life and "fire-and-forget" operation makes me wonder if it is hard to change a battery. You can check this low-priced Casotime watch out here via my affiliate link.