Wristwatch Review: US Polo Assn Accutime Men's Quartz Watch in Silver and Gold Tones

When it comes to inexpensive watches for men, US Polo Association is a name that comes up regularly. You can find this brand (spelled US Polo Assn) online at Amazon and in brick-n-mortar stores like JC Penney, Burlington, and Ross. In 2025, these watches are typically priced in the $20 to $30 range. They make great bang around watches.  You can find lots of analog US Polo Assn watches for men here on Amazon. Let's take a look at one of my US Polo watches in silver and gold tones.

US Polo Assn Watch in Silver and Gold Tones

Watch Style

This watch is awfully glamorous for an inexpensive timepiece that likely cost less than $25 at a Burlington store. But, the companies who make cheap watches are often on-point when it comes to fashion.  This one has a large silver dial with gold numerals at 12, 3, 6, and 9, and gold tones for the hour batons US Polo Assn script and trademark polo pony and rider. The second hand is gold and the hour and minute hands are gold with a white insert. The gold tones continue with the bezel, crown, and alternating columns of a glossy gold and silver-tone bezel. It's quite the shiny watch.

Watch Construction

With gold at $3255 an ounce and silver just over $32 an ounce as of this writing, all gold and silver are definitely just tones at this price point. The watch has a stainless steel caseback and bracelet and a base metal case. The case and watch seems pretty solid and the metal doesn't scream cheap. However, the bracelet links are pretty light weight and clink with a hollow sound. One drawback that I don't like is that the watch bracelet is integrated into the case rather unconventionally.  While there is a pin you could push out to remove the bracelet, it would not be easy to just swap the bracelet for another strap. 

US Polo Assn watch riced bracelet connection to case

None of this is surprising at this watch price point. You could almost buy another US Polo Assn watch for the price of a replacement strap. One good thing about this watch is that it is manufactured by Accutime. They make good store-brand and team logo watches at affordable prices and I've never had any issues with their products.

Watch Dimensions

This watch has a 44mm diameter case that is 10mm thick. Some might find this watch large, but it is perfectly sized for me. I have a 9-inch diameter wrist and the bracelet fits me just fine. I'm on the last adjustment hole of the clasp.  With 20mm of adjustment holes, this watch bracelet can easily be resized to fit most wrists without removing links.  If more adjustment is needed the link pins are visible and should be easy to remove to take out a link.

The bracelet and clasp of my US Polo Assn Silver and Gold Tone Watch

Overall Impression

I like this watch and this brand for cheap bang around watches. The US Polo Assn brand offers attractively-styled watches that go well with most preppy and business casual wardrobes. If you buy a watch like this and invest the money you save over more expensive branch, you'll be a rich man for sure one day. I would definitely recommend this watch. 

TGIF: Watches that Pass the Fast Food Worker Watch Test

They say men notice other men's watches.  That may be true, but it has been a long time since I attended a meeting in person.  I've been very fortunate to work from home since well before the pandemic.  It has its pros and cons.  The work-from-home lifestyle can be a little isolating.  Other than my wife and a few friends, I don't see that many people.  As a side effect, the people who are most likely to notice a watch that I'm wearing are fast food workers.  They will notice a watch during that quick exchange of debit or credit card for food at the window.

What watches have fast food workers noticed and complimented me on lately?

Two or three of my watches have garnered recent praise when I've been out and about town.  Amazingly, the watches haven't been my most expensive ones.  They've been watches that almost anyone can afford.

US Polo Association Green Diver-Style Watch

One watch that got noticed is my US Polo Association Diver Style watch. They should be able to notice it pretty easily since the watch comes in green and silver. The color combo really does pop. It got a "Nice watch, Sir," from a McDonald's worker on a late night cheeseburger run.

US Polo Association Diver-style Watch

Made by Accutime, the US Polo Association Watch comes in a nice faux leather box with a stitched top and the familiar figure of a polo player.  The watch features a Japanese quartz movement, a non-rotating bezel, and cost less than $25 at a Ross or Burlington store.

Geoffrey Beene Blue Sapphire Watch

Another watch that passed the fast food worker test is my Geoffrey Beene Blue Sapphire Watch.  It garnered a "nice watch" from a worker at our best local Baskin-Robins ice cream shop.

Geoffrey Beene Blue Sapphire Watch

Again, this is another low priced masterpiece coming in at only $22 at a local shop:  Burlington or Ross.