Watch Deal Alert: Fossil Men's Sports Tourer Quartz Chronograph Discounted

If you are looking for cool Father's Day gift, check out this race-inspired chronograph watch from Fossil. It's got a timeless look that evokes the great sports cars of the 60s and 70s. If your dad grew up reading magazines like Road & Track, he'll love this watch.  If you're buying a gift on a budget, you'll love that this watch is 45% off.

Fossil Sports Tourer Chronograph (Amazon photo)

This watch is substantial at 42mm in diameter and 13.5mm thick. The leather strap looks amazing.  If you'd like to check this watch out, use my Amazon affiliate link. At under $120, this is a great Amazon find!

Watch Deal Alert: Bulova Men's 3-Hand Calendar-Date Quartz Watch

 If you are looking for a great deal on a watch to give as a Father's Day gift, you might want to check out this Bulova Men's 3-Hand Calendar-Date Quartz Watch with a patterned dial.  It's Bulova model number 96B015.  The Bulova brand still carries an air of luxury for most middle class Americans, but it's attainable. In other words, it can be a gift that would impress most fathers without making them worry that their kids have gone broke buying them a nice watch.  To make things even easier, this Bulova is 24% off on Amazon bringing the price down below $160. If you like to check it out, you can support this blog by using my affiliate link here.

Bulova Model 96B015 Quartz watch (Amazon photo)

This watch has a 38mm diameter stainless steel case, a stainless steel bracelet with a fold-over clasp, and a thin 7.6mm thick case. It also offers 30 meters of water resistance for security in wet weather or dishwashing situations. This watch reminds me my first Bulova watch. It's a watch that has lasted me for 15 years.  You can take a look at my first post on that Bulova here.

 

Sharp Watch Shoutout: Citizen Men's Eco-drive Avion Weekender Watch

If you are looking for a sporty, casual, watch with a sense of style and history, check out the Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Avion Weekender Watch.  It comes in two color combinations, but the one with a khaki nylon strap is a currently a great deal on Amazon.  It also gives the watch a purposeful, but casual, look that is perfect for summer.

Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Avion Weekender Watch

The compass design on the bezel and just outside the minute track are what give this watch a sense of exploration and expeditionary purpose.  The military-style arrowhead at 12 o'clock and other field watch markings further that sense of adventure.  The eco-drive power for this watch will help owners avoid annual battery swaps and make this watch hassle-free for many years.

If this watch interests you, it's available here on Amazon:  Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Avion Weekender Watch.

Affordable Watches for Father's Day

3 Great Watches for Under $50 for Father's Day

When it comes to Father's Day gifts, one thing to remember is that often Father's Day gifts are bought by kids.  Kids have limited funds.  If allowance money is going towards a watch purchase, those funds might be very limited.  So, what kind of watch can a kid actually buy for Father's Day?  When I look for affordable style and lasting value, three companies come to mind:  Armitron, Timex, and Casio.  You can often find a nice watch from any of these companies for less than $50.

A Timex Expedition with wood-grain dial

Armitron.  One company that makes affordable and stylish watches is Armitron.  They make lots of digital watches, but they also make good looking analog watches.  For example, the Armitron 20/1925 is a classically styled watch with a gold tone, readable markings, a day and date window, and a nice leather strap.  Its simple dial evokes the classic military field watches of the past, but remains dressy enough for the business casual office.  It is also available for less than $50.  Armitron watches vary in style from store to store.  But, I've found some very attractive Armitron watches at Walmart over the years.

Timex.  There is nothing wrong with a Timex watch for Father's Day.  The venerable Expedition line has plenty of models that straddle the line between office worker and outdoor adventurer.  They can play many roles just like your dad.  Timex makes great watches for everyday wear.  If you father is an outdoors man, this Timex Expedition Gallatin watch is an excellent choice because it looks perfect for a weekend camping trip.  It can also be found for less than $50.

Casio.  If you are looking for value and a watch with real capability.  Casio makes a dive watch with 200-meters of water resistance, a stainless steel case, and a rotating bezel for less than $50.  It's the Casio Marlin. It's a great value and a rugged watch that would look great in the office or at the beach this summer.  It's one of my three favorite affordable diver-style watches.

If you can't find this watch or your budget is even tighter, don't forget the classic Casio MRW-200H Dive watch for $25 or less.

Where to Buy A Father's Day Watch

Of course, if you read here, you can buy here.  But, it's getting very close to Father's Day.  If you need an affordable watch for Father's Day and you are a last minute shopper, I suggest you try Walmart for a great price on Armitron, Timex, or Casio watches.  They usually have a great supply at awesome prices.  If you are dragging Mom along to make the watch purchase, Kohl's usually has a good selection of watches.  However, you need to watch the sales and learn how to get a good deal at Kohls.  Finally, if you want a watch with a little more snob appeal, TJ Maxx is a great place to search.  If you get lucky, you might be able to find a watch that costs a lot of money for an affordable price. 

If you're allowance is even tighter, here are seven great watches for less than $30. Good luck and happy father's day shopping!

Timex Expedition Military Field Watch

On Monday, I had the day off and I tried on a Timex Expedition Military Field Watch at Walmart.  The watch (shown below) has a stainless steel case, a small date window, and numerals denoting the minutes rather than the hours.  It has a cool vintage look.  Most importantly, it had enough band length to fit me with a decent amount to spare.  I'm not sure that the band is actually made of leather.  But, it is an attractive and rugged material.  This Timex is model T498749J and comes up almost any time you search for Timex Military.  For Father's Day, this watch might make a good choice.  Of course, my own dad is an expansion band kind of guy.

You can get this Timex watch here at Kohl's for $65 and, at least for now (5/14/2013), it looks like they have a Buy One, Get One Half-Off Deal going --