Watch Wearing Wednesday: Geoffrey Beene Octagon Watch

Today, I wore a new octagonal watch from Geoffrey Beene. I'll just call it my Octagon watch. That sounds much cooler than some random combination of numbers or just calling it a quartz watch with decorative subdials--which, of course, it is. I've been coming across plenty of Geoffrey Beene watches at Burlington lately.  When they look, I often buy them. I think this one cost all of $22. That's a steal. It's an attractive and comfortable watch.

I'm pretty comfortable with Geoffrey Beene as a budget watch brand. They look good and they are very affordable. While they have some of the drawbacks of cheap watches, this watch fits my wrist perfectly.

So far, I like this watch. I'll probably review it at some point. It seems like I've posted quite a bit on Geoffrey Beene watches lately. For an overview of the brand, check out my post TGIF: Diving in Geoffrey Beene Watches. It is nice to have some sub-$50 watch options.

Wristwatch Review: Geoffrey Beene Diamond Watch with Mesh Band

One of my more comfortable and attractive fashion watch purchases has been this simple quartz Geoffrey Beene Diamond watch with a mesh band.

Geoffrey Beene Diamond Watch in Gold and Gunmetal with a stainless steel band

Watch Construction

This watch has a stainless steel caseback and gunmetal stainless steel mesh band which is very adjustable and generously sized. The quartz movement is powered by a common SR626SW battery. The diamond is a tiny gem diamond that looks good from some angles, but is of no great value. The case appears to be a good quality base metal.

Geoffrey Beene Diamond Watch in Gold and Gunmetal with a stainless steel band

Watch Style

The Geoffrey Beene Diamond watch with mesh band comes in four color combinations on Amazon. In my opinion the gunmetal and gold looks the best. It combines the menace of gunmetal and the richness of gold very nicely. 

Geoffrey Beene Diamond Watch

This watch is very well styled and does minimalism better than some dedicated minimalist brands. The 42mm diameter case brings presence to the wrist and the band is quite adjustable for a perfect fit.

Overall Impression 

This Geoffrey Beene watch is one of the most comfortable in my collection. The mesh band wears smoothly against the skin and the dial in clear and readable. I like it and I got a good deal on it for $30 or less in a Ross or Burlington store.

Where can I get this Geoffrey Beene Watch?

You can get this Geoffrey Beene watch on Amazon here for less than $50.

TGIF: Diving into Geoffrey Beene Watches

Geoffrey Beene brand watches are among the modestly priced quartz watch brands that I regularly come across at brick-n-mortar retailers like Kohl's, Ross, Burlington, and online at Amazon. They are modestly priced and generally cost somewhere in the neighborhood of $25 to $35 dollars.  At this price point, they have proven to be good looking, comfortable, and quite reliable watches. 

Geoffrey Beene Diamond Watch

Are Geoffrey Beene watches any good?

There are tons of watches in the less than $50 range and I often think of them as "commodity quartz" watches. It seems like the forms and functions are often quite similar at this price. However, I think this Geoffrey Beene punches a little above its price point. The case shapes are interesting and the colors complementary. They don't appear to be cheap. Personally, I think Geoffrey Beene watches are pretty good. They deliver a good product at a good price and they look good in any situation.

Who was Geoffrey Beene? 

For a little background, Geoffrey Beene was a highly regarded American fashion designer. He was born in 1924 and died in 2004 at age 80. A graduate of Tulane University, he was known for creating men's fashions that married comfort and luxury. He won 8 COTY awards, 3 CFDA awards and an honorary doctorate from Rhode Island School of Design. His designs were known for "impeccable styling, superb tailoring, comfort and quality." 

Who makes Geoffrey Beene watches?

Since his death, his brand has been produced by a variety of licensees. The Geoffrey Beene brand is currently owned by the Authentic Brands group and it is licensed to the Versa group who has the watches manufactured to their specifications by a variety of makers.

Watch Wearing Wednesday: A Geoffrey Beene Quartz Watch with Decorative Subdials.

Here's a Geoffrey Beene Quartz watch that I've been wearing lately. We recently found it in some stuff we had packed away. It was just $22 at Burlington. The subdials are non-functional decorations, but it does have a working date and a stainless steel caseback.

Geoffrey Beene Quartz Watch

The thing about a watch like this is that it shows that you don't need to spend a whole bunch of money on a watch for daily wear. There are plenty of bang around watches for $50 or even less.

If you are interested in this one, you might be able to find it easily on Amazon.  This appears to be the same watch, but the metal tone is difficult to figure out.  To investigate, bang it here so you can see it on Amazon.

A Geoffrey Beene Watch for Men - A Style Bargain

There is one little problem with trying to wear classy looking watches:  they cost money.  If you want to achieve a certain fashionable preppy look, but you have limited funds, you might want to check out the watches of Geoffrey Beene.

Goeffrey Beene Watch for Men

I recently spotted this Goeffrey Beene watch in a Marshall's, Ross, or T.J. Maxx.  Yes, I can't remember which store it was.  All I knew was that I wasn't at a BassPro Shop.  But, this watch did catch my eye.  It looks sharp.  It has a slightly nautical flair and it was affordable.  But, frankly, I think Amazon has the best prices for these watches.

[In 2024, out on Amazon, I found this interesting looking green Geoffrey Beene watch with a cool pattern on the dial. It also came in blue.]

Geoffrey Beene watch for men

Of course, there are some drawbacks to cheap watches.  In exchange for a low price, you don't get rated water resistance, you don't get functional subdials, and the watch case itself might be a base metal.  However, you do get a sharp looking timepiece with a reliable quartz movement for $20 to $30.  That's not necessarily a bad thing if you are trying to look sharp on a budget.