Wristwatch Review: Armitron Men's Date Function Dial Bracelet Watch

Many watch branches are reviving vintage watch looks with great fanfare. But, the big secret is that vintage watch looks never really went away. They were normalized in countless normal quartz watches that are available at low cost from retailers all around the country. A great example of a modern watch with a vintage vibe is my latest Armitron watch. It's model 20/5497. It's a simple straight forward analog quartz watch.

Armitron Stainless Steel Quartz Watch with Date Function

Watch Construction

The watch is an all stainless steel watch with a stainless steel bracelet.  In a world where plastic and base metal cases are common, all stainless steel construction seems unusual at the sub-$30 price point.  The watch also has a very slightly domed mineral glass crystal.  The bracelet and the watch case incorporate flat and shiny silver tones.  But, the dial is done in a deep navy blue.

Watch Dimensions

This Armitron watch has a sensible 40mm case that is 9mm thick.  However, the bracelet could have been a little longer.  I found the watch to be just a bit snug on my wrist.  It also had a double-locking foldover clasp that didn't provide any easy way for me to easily adjust the size.  Instead, I opted to get a nice 20mm nylon strap from Bisonstrap to replace the metal bracelet.  The result was a good look and a strap that matched the dial.

Armitron pictured with BisonStrap 20mm Nylon Strap

Overall Impression

Overall, I really like this Armitron and I'm glad I got an alternative strap.  It's a nice watch for everyday wear and it's equally comfortable at work or on the weekends.  I think it was a treasure to find at Burlington.  However, you can easily pick this Armitron up on Amazon for an amazing price.

Watch Deal Alert: Skagen Men's Signatur Minimalist Watch on Amazon

[Post updated with latest deal September 7, 2025] With all the talk around minimalist watches, you might want to check out this deal on Amazon for 29% off of a Skagen Signatur watch.  There are many styles but the 29% off deal applies to this blue one with a leather strap.  

Skagen Signatur Minimalist Watch (Amazon Photo)

An American brand founded by a Danish business couple, Skagen is named after the northernmost town in Denmark. Skagen has been creating and selling watches with a strong Danish minimalist design ethos since 1992.  In 2012, it was bought by Fossil watches, but the designs remain to true to their Scandinavian roots.

With a Skagen watch, you'll get a good quality brand, a leader in minimalist watches, and a very reasonable price point.  They are definitely worth a look.

Sharp Watch Shoutout: AddiesDive Automatic Dive Watch with Suede Leather Band

 I learned of a new watch brand out on the WatchFreeks Forum, it's called AddiesDive and the watch world is going bonkers over their 1000 meter water resistance dive watch and its amazingly low price point.  Looking beyond that exercise in watch machismo, I found lots of great looking watches under the AddiesDive brand store on Amazon.  The one I thought looked best was an automatic dive watch with an attractive suede leather strap.  This one offers 200 meters of water resistance, an NH35A automatic movement, and a great dive watch look.

 

AddiesDive Automatic Dive Watch with Suede Leather Band

If you are interested in a great looking value priced watch, you can find this watch here on Amazon.

Valentine's Day Watch and Timepiece Specials

Valentine's Day is right around the corner.  If you are shopping for gift, you might consider a nice wristwatch. There are thousands of watches to choose from and a timepiece is always a stylish, personal, and appropriate gift.

 As an Amazon affiliate, I just learned of some great offers from Amazon for this Valentine's Day.  Amazon has great deals on lots of watches for Valentine's Day. Until February 11, 2015, you can get 50 to 70 percent off of selected styles.
If nothing else, the holiday is a great excuse to shop.

Good Deal on Bulova Watches This Week at Sears

Pssst, this week (4/3/2014) there is a good deal on basic stainless steel Bulova watches at Sears.  They start at $109.99 for select models.  I bought one at a similar price a couple of years ago.  It's a great watch for office work and job interviews.  It just looks nice and works well.

A Basic Bulova Stainless Steel Watch from Sears