Timex Under $60 - The Timex Men's Classic 39mm Watch

The Timex brand has been heading steadily upmarket with watches aimed at enthusiasts and collectors. It's an exciting time as we some truly cool watches like those of in the Q Reissues, the Waterbury Collection, and the elite Atelier collection. But, it's also a little disappointing to see a great source of affordable timepieces recede from the part of the market I can afford. Fortunately, not all is lost, there are still some pretty solid Timex watches available for under $60.  One such watch is this Timex Men's Classic 39mm Watch. Priced in the $30 range, the Classic is a 39mm quartz watch with no date features, a 20mm leather strap, and 50 meters of water resistance. The watch has a brass case. It's a nice basic watch at an affordable price.

Timex Men's Classic 39mm Watch (Amazon photo)

While it has nearly the exact same dial pattern as the Tudor Ranger, this Timex is minimalist in both  design and price. I bet it could pass for a field watch when swapped over to a NATO strap. If you'd like to check it out, use my convenient Amazon affiliate link here.

(Update August 21, 2026: I actually bought this watch as a basic watch for office wear. It fits nicely and looks great for any  business casual office setting. The shiny case and numerals shine a bit too much to put in service as a field watch.)

Watch Wearing Wednesday: Caribbean Joe Cushion Case Quartz Watch

Lately, I've been wearing my new Caribbean Joe Cushion Case Quartz Watch. It was the Caribbean Joe watch I sighted a week ago. That's willpower. I held off buying it for a whole day. However, it was a great deal at Kohl's. With all the different coupons and Black Friday deals, I was able to get it for less than $20. It's pictured here at the Unclaimed Baggage store under the watchful gaze of professional diving equipment that was lost in the air transportation system.

A commercial dive mask appears to be looking at my Caribbean Joe Watch

The watch has non-functional subdials for decorative purposes. In some ways, I hate non-functional subdials. However, I'm also a little relieved not to have to fuss with setting the subdials. Once again, Caribbean Joe achieves the mission of achieving good looks on a low budget.

InvictaStores.com: A Great Place for Watch Deals

WHERE TO FIND INVICTA DEALS

Have you checked out the Invicta Store online yet?  If not, you're missing out on a place where you can get incredible deals on Invicta Watches.  In the fall of 2023, I got this Invicta Specialty Watch for only $35 before coupons and discounts.  Check out InvictaStores.com. You can get nearly the same deal on it here on Amazon.

On the InvictaStores.com site, I also found some other great deals for really nice watches for less than $20. 

WHERE TO FIND PERRY ELLIS WATCH DEALS

Perry Ellis branded watches were great deals when I visited InvictaStores.com.  Where else would you find a great rotating bezel, 200 meter water resistance, watch for less than $20.  The site is definitely worth a visit.  

I'll have reviews on these new watches and more in the coming weeks.

 

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.