Sharp Watch Shout Out: The Nautica Men's Stainless Steel Round Multifunction Watch

Sometimes a watch stops you mid-swipe, mid-scroll, mid-search, and demands your attention. Such is the case with Nautica Model 10061. The watch simply looks perfect. The Amazon ad copy said this watch is where "masculinity and metal come together." I tend to agree. That's why this Nautica gets this week's sharp watch shout out. It features a deep blue dial surrounded by gleaming stainless steel. So shiny!

Nautica Men's Stainless Steel Watch (Modiel 10061)

Powered by a Japanese quartz movement, this Nautica has a 41mm diameter stainless steel case that is 11mm thick. Both the watch and bracelet are constructed of stainless steel and the strength results in 100-meters of water resistance. The multifunction dials provide the 24 hour time, date and day functionality. All of which combine to provide excuses to order a great looking watch. If you are interested, you can find this Nautica here on Amazon via my affiliate link.

Watch Deal Alert: Citizen Eco-Drive Weekender Watch Limited Time Deal!

This post is just a quick heads up to let you know that a very sharp Citizen watch is priced to go! On Amazon, the Citizen Eco-Drive Weekender is 25% off for a limited time! It's a beautiful watch with a deep blue dial and strap that are perfect for a summer weekend!

The watch is Citizen Model AW1158-05L and it's an awesome looking watch with an eco-drive movement and 100-meters of water resistance. It has a 44mm diameter case and a polyurethane strap. The watch is normally a bit over $200, but the Amazon price is perfect at 25% off! You can check it out here using my Amazon affiliate link!

Sharp Watch Shout Out: Bulova Men's Archive Series Chronograph C

 If you are looking for a new watch with a different look, you might check out the Bulova Men's Archive Series Chronograph C. The watch is a modern replica of an old Bulova design.  It's unusual dial and bracelet earn it a sharp watch shout out!

Bulova Men's Archive Chronograph C (Amazon Photo)

The Chronograph C has a novel blue and white dial and comes with both a stainless steel mesh bracelet and a blue leather bracelet. The stainless steel bracelet is interesting because it is all mesh near the watch and an articulated bracelet with a mesh imprint near the clasp. (Update: I've found that you can also buy this watch with just the leather strap and have details later in this post.)

Bulova Men's Archive Chronograph C Bracelet View (Amazon Photo)

I haven't seen a watch quite like them one before. The dial and color combinations are interesting. Amazon pairs it with light colored clothing like white jeans and linen shirts. It almost takes on a tropical vibe with those pairings.

The thing I like about this watch is that it offers a combination of brand, heritage, and visual novelty that is very appealing. It also uses Bulova best high performance quartz movement. Plus, the watch is on sale right now (July 2025) on Amazon for 26% off! 

Find this amazing Bulova Men's Archive Series Chronograph C 

right here on Amazon!

I'm updating this post since I've just learned that the Bulova Men's Archive Series Chronograph C also sells for considerably less with just a blue leather strap. It is just a little over $300 in this more simplified format. That price point will undoubtedly make the Chronograph C a much more comfortable purchase for many buyers.

You can find this blue leather strap version of the Bulova Chronograph C here on Amazon:

Bulova Chronograph C with Blue Leather Strap

Sharp Watch Shout Out: NUOVO Men's Quartz Watch

Every once in awhile, a cheap watch with an interesting design will catch my eye. Today's sharp watch shout out goes to a brand I haven't heard of and a watch I've never handled, but it looks pretty cool. It's a Nuovo Men's Quartz Watch with Leather Strap.  That's the boring description from a Chinese company far, far, away. I'd rather call it the Crazy Green Thing Watch. Look at this watch in Kermit the Frog green. That dial design is eye-catching, funky, and kind of cool.

Nuovo Men's Quartz Watch (Amazon Photo)

On Amazon, this timepiece is priced at less than $20 so buying it isn't that big of a risk. It averages 4.1 stars out of over 250 reviews. But, the negative reviews have mentioned short initial battery life and rather flimsy straps. Others have mentioned that it is a big dial watch measuring nearly 2-inches (50mm) in case diameter. The seller calls this watch light brown. I don't see that as the dominant color. If you'd like to see this big great watch and more reviews by purchasers, it is available here on Amazon. This kind of watch is about fun, whimsy, and interesting dial design. It might be worth $20 for fun.

Sharp Watch Shout Out: BERNY Automatic Diving Watch

Sometimes beauty and value come together in a sharp looking watch.  This BERNY Automatic Diving watch recently caught my eye and looks like the perfect combination. The watch has a Miyota 8215 movement, an internal rotating inner bezel for timing, and 200 meters of water resistance. The bright, modern, and innovative look of this watch earn it a sharp watch shout out! The watch comes in black, blue, or green and has a silicone strap.

BERNY Automatic Diving Watch

The specifications on this watch are worth looking at and you can find this BERNY watch here on Amazon.

BERNY is a Chinese company established in 1995 and is a respected brand in China. The watch gets 4.3 out of 5 stars on Amazon reviews with some buyers being concerned about durability. The Miyota 8215 movement is sometimes criticized for being noisy when winding at speed. Still, this is a great looking watch and might be worth taking a chance on.

Sharp Watch Shout Out: The Casio G-Shock for Imperial Storm Troopers

If anyone needs a break, it has to be the Imperial Storm Troopers from Star Wars. They are constantly getting blasted or cut up with light sabres. It's can't be an easy life. They probably don't even get paid enough to buy official Star Wars merchandise.  Fortunately, I found the perfect watch for them from Casio. It's the Casio G Shock in White (Model GA-700-7ACR).  This watch is a great gift idea for any Star Wars fan or winter warrior.

You can find this great looking watch here on Amazon. This watch is strongly made with 200 meters of water resistance and a shock proof movement.  The resin body of the watch is also shaped to protect the watch dial from impact. If you'd like to get this Casio G-Shock watch or study it further, you can find it here on Amazon.  If you are looking for a less expensive alternative, the Casio Tough Solar in white has the same Star Wars look for even less.  You can check out my post on it here.  These non-Star Wars Star Wars watches are a great buy.

Sharp Watch Shout Out: UNDONE Basecamp Classic Military and Vintage-Inspired Automatic

If you're willing to experiment with a new brand, you might be well rewarded.  The new brand, UNDONE, has some great looking offerings on Amazon.  This 40mm diameter watch has the venerable Japanese NH35 automatic movement, a Lexan polycarbonate lens, and an attractive leather strap.

UNDONE Basecamp Classic

This watch offers a unique and very attractive look for less than $400. It also has 100 meters of water resistance for real performance. This Hong Kong-based brand makes rugged and beautiful watches across their entire product catalog. But, this Basecamp Classic earns them this week's sharp watch shout out. It's just a great looking watch. To see it on Amazon, check out this product listing.

A Dream Watch: Certina Men's DS Super PH500 Dive Watch

Sometimes it's tough to know whether to write a cool watch up as a Sharp Watch Shout Out or a Dream Watch, the Certina Men's DS Super PH500 is a bit of both.  With a retail price of just north of $900, it's certainly out of reach for many people--including myself as of this writing. However, it's not completely unattainable for enthusiasts who might scrimp and save for awhile or simply sell some other gear in order to get it. I'll call it a dream watch because the Certina DS Super PH500 is within our aspirations.

Certina Men's DS Super PH500 (Amazon Photo)

The cool thing about the Certina DS Super PH500 is that you get real performance for you money. This isn't a "Diver-Style" watch. This is a dive watch.  It's the real deal with 500 meters of water resistance and it's rated for swimming, snorkeling, or SCUBA diving. DS stands for double-security. Internally, the Nivachron(tm) balance spring is magnetic field resistant. Certina is serious about building rugged, high performance, sport watches.

Certina Men's DS Super PH500 Profile (Amazon Photo)

The Super PH500 is made in Switzerland and uses the venerable Powermatic 80 automatic movement that provides 80 hours of power reserve. The watch has presence on the wrist with a 43mm diameter case that is 14.95mm thick and the NATO strap that is 20mm wide.

I also like that you get serious history with the Certina brand.  They've been making watches for 130 years. Over the years, they've been involved with the Tektite under water living experiments and the highest ski run ever with a Japanese climbing expedition on Mount Everest. In 1983, they joined the SMH Group which was renamed the Swatch Group in 1999.

If you've been saving up for a new watch, you can get this one, the Certina Men'sDS Super PH500 Dive watch, here on Amazon.  For a look at the brand store, bang it here for Certina on Amazon.

Sharp Watch Shout Out: Frederique Constant Slimline Automatic Blue Dial Men's Watch

All the Alibaba watch specials in the world can't provide one thing: mystique. There is something special about the long tradition of Swiss watch making that is special. It's like the spark of humanity. It's also about wearing something that connects you to all that tradition and craftsmanship. Unfortunately, the mystique of a genuine Swiss mechanical watch usually comes with a price tag that keeps the watches off of most wrists. Fortunately, every once in awhile, I stumble across a watch or a brand that might be priced within the range of our dreams.  One such recent discovery on Amazon is the Frederique Constant brand. I like the Frederique Constant Slimline Automatic Blue Dial Men's Watch.

Frederique Constant Slimline Automatic Blue Dial Men's Watch (Amazon photo)

With an open heart to provide a glimpse of the watches mechanical movement and a exhibition caseback, the Frederique Constant Slimline Automatic is beautiful inside and out. Frederique Constant has pioneered the use of carbon-coated silicone parts in their movements. That's why they get the sharp watch shout out! 

Frederique Constant Slimline Automatic Movement (Amazon Photo)

Frederique Constant is one of three Swiss brands that was recently acquired by Citizen, but design and manufacturing is still done in Geneva, Switzerland.  While the Slimline Blue Dial retails for just over $1000, they offer a variety of automatic and quartz movements.  A slimline quartz model was available on Amazon for less than $400.

Frederique Constant 39mm Slimline Men's Quartz Watch (Amazon photo)

While deals and models change and evolve, you can find Frederique Constant watches for men here on Amazon.

Sharp Watch Shout Out: Alpina Men's Startimer Pilot 1920s Heritage Limited Edition Automatic

Sometimes a humble field or aviator's watch can represent a big step up for a watch collection.  One such luxury tool watch is the Alpina Men's Startimer Pilot 1920s Heritage Limited Edition, 3-Hand Swiss Automatic. In the $700 to $1000 price range, this watch would certainly represent a major stretch for most budget conscious watch collectors. However, the watch offers a bona fide Swiss heritage dating back to 1883, the prestige of a Swiss Automatic, and an unexpected feature.

The Alpina Men's Startimer Pilot (Amazon Photo)

While this watch is billed as an aviation-inspired watch, it's simple style also looks a bit like a field watch. But, the surprise feature is a hinged back cover that flips up to reveal a transparent caseback and the watch's Swiss AL-525 base movement.

The Alpina Men's Startimer Pilot - Transparent Caseback (Amazon Photo)

I think this is just the coolest feature and find this watch very appealing.  While the price is high and in the upper reaches of my horological dreams, it is a relative bargain in the world of Swiss watches.  I just think it looks totally cool.  That's why it earns a sharp watch shout out!

If you'd like to check it out, you can find the Alpina Men's Startimer Pilot here on Amazon.com.

Sharp Watch Shout Out: Ratio FreeDiver 200M Professional Diver Watch

If you want a sharp-looking diver-style watch that diverges from the typical Rolex Submariner-inspired watches, you might want to check out the RATIO FreeDiver Professional Dive Watch with 200-meters of tested water resistance.

RATIOI Freediver with 200 meters of water resistance

The RATIO watch brand started in Singapore and is dedicated to bringing rugged high quality watches to the market at attainable price points.  They offer dive watches with 200, 500, and 1000 meter water resistance, aviation watches, and field watches. 

[As of September 2025, Ratio watches seem to have disappeared off of Amazon. You may be able to find it used on the platform if you search.]

Sharp Watch Shout Out: Tactical Frog Steelflier 36mm Military Style Watch

If you are looking for a military-style watch, you might check out the Tactical Frog Steelflier. It's a good looking watch that evokes military style watches of the past. The elongated case is 41.5mm by 36mm. The case looks similar to something you might see on a DOXA 300T. The watch is rated for 200 meters of water resistance and comes on a NATO strap.

Tactical Frog Steelflier Military-style Watch

I think this watch offers a cool variation on the field watch theme, brings vintage flair, and comes in at an affordable sub-$100 price point. That's why it gets the Sharp Watch Shout Out!  You can find this watch on Amazon and various Alibaba-type sites.

Sharp Watch Shout Out: Movado Bold with Gray Case and Dial

This Sharp Watch Shout Out goes to Movado for their Movado Bold with Ionic-plated Gray Case and Gray Dial.  It's simply a beautiful and understated watch.  It's also a reasonably attainable for most watch enthusiasts.

A Movado Bold watch (Amazon photo)

Movado is an intriguing luxury watch brand.  It carries a high degree of cache with upper middle class America and has long been the kind of luxury watch that we would buy at a high end department store or typical jewelry store.  Personally, I'm fascinated with all the permutations of their classic museum-style watch with its minimalist dial and a single dot at 12 o'clock. I very much like the design. I even have this Movado Museum-style desk clock.

Movado Museum-Style Clock

However, I think anything above a $500 price point is quite a bit for a wristwatch.  Fortunately, there are sales and other lines of Movado watch.  For example, I really like this Movada Bold watch with a gray case and dial brings the Museum watch motif to watch collectors at a far more attainable price point.  That's why it has earned the sharp watch shout out!

If you've been looking to add the essence of the classic Movado watch design to your collection without dipping into savings or running up a credit card balance, this may well be your watch!

[Unfortunately as of September 1, 2025, this watch seems to be gone from Amazon.]

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.

Sharp Watch Shout Out: GUESS Stainless Steel Gunmetal Quartz Chronometer

Here's a cool looking watch that I recently stumbled across while dream surfing Amazon.  For a relatively inexpensive watch, this GUESS Stainless Steel Gunmetal Quartz Chronometer takes the guilloché grand prize!  Guilloche is the name for decorative patterns engraved into the dial of the watch. I chose this watch because it gives off a dressy, but sinister vibe.  It's also a watch that most of us can easily afford.

GUESS Stainless Steel Gunmetal Quartz Chronometer

While this watch is affordable, it's also functional.  The subdials work and provide chronometer functionality. As of May 2026, you can still find this great looking watch on Amazon.

Sharp Watch Shout Out: The Bulova Men's Aerojet Automatic Watch

 Bulova has a knack for creating watches that I can aspire to own.  It's a brand I consider a prestige watch.  They simply make some very classy timepieces that reside right on the edge of my budget.  One Bulova that recently caught my eye is the Bulova Aerojet Automatic.  I like this watch because it has the look of 1950s and 1960s technological optimism.  Vintage, yet modern. 

Bulova Aerojet Automatic (Amazon photo)

This Bulova features a 21-jewel Japanese automatic movement and a subdial providing a 24-hour clock for the 24x7 jet set lifestyle.  The stainless steel case features an exhibition caseback and reveals a Miyota movement.

The Bulova Aerojet Exhibition Caseback (Amazon photo)

Bulova has some nice looking automatic watches.  For example, their Sinatra collection is definitely eyecatching. But, the Aerojet brings the 50s and 60s modern jet-era vibe at a somewhat attainable price point. If you love this watch, as of July 2025, you can find it on Amazon in red as the 

Bulova Men's Vintage Aerojet 4-Hand Automatic Watch

The Bulova Aerojet in Red

This looks like a great time to jump aboard before they fly away. 

The Boeing 707 epitomized the jet era
 (SDASM Archives, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

Sharp Watch Shout Out: Orient Automatic Hand-winding Watch with Sapphire Crystal

One brand I've always wondered about is Orient.  The company can trace it's lineage back to a watch shop founded in 1901.  They started mass producing watches in 1950.  Today, they are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Seiko-Epson. They have models that appeal to me on many levels from dive watches to classic watches like the Bambino.  

This watch recently caught my eye on Amazon.  It's from their classic collection and is simply known by Model Number RA-AK03.  It's an automatic hand-winding dress watch with a sapphire crystal.

Orient Men's Watch (Model RA-AK03)

To me, it's a great combination of masculinity and practicality and I like the sun and moon complication. If you're dressing sharp for a special occasion, it looks like the perfect watch choice. It has a neat layout, a readable day of the week subdial and a sun/moon subdial.  

Best of all, this is an affordable luxury watch.  If you'd like to check it out on Amazon, you can find it here:  Orient Men's Japanese Automatic/Hand-winding Watch with Sapphire Crystal (Model RA-AK03).