Christmas Stocking Stuffer Watches for 2025

The world is awash in great watches that are priced under $50.  Watches in this category are quite budget friendly for everyone.  For many families, inexpensive, practical, watches make perfect stocking stuffer gifts for Christmas!

I've been combing through watch listings on Amazon for much of the Holiday season and I've found three watches that would serve really well as Christmas stocking stuffers this year.

Armitron Men's Multi-function Watch

Armitron has a long history and features many budget friendly watches. Many of their designs are quite eye-catching and their watches often look more expensive than they actually are.  For example, this Armitron Multi-function watch has a cushion case. Cushion Case refers to an elongated case that makes the watch look as if it resting on a pillow. With gold tone accents, this watch looks like a million dollars!

Fortunately, this great looking Armitron is available for less than $50.  You can get it here via our affliate link to Amazon.

Timex Men's Diver

In a world where everyone is hard-pressed for cash, many people have figured out that they can save lots of money when they choose a dive watch that isn't actually made for diving. People have joked for years about "desk divers," but Timex offers a great looking one with a unidirectional rotating bezel that meets the $50 price point. This Timex Men's Diver only has 50-meters of water resistance. That's very practical for day-to-day wear, but it doesn't cost nearly as much as a bona fide dive watch with 200 or 300-meters of water resistance.

Timex Dive Watch (Amazon Photo)

You can check out this nifty Timex "Dive" watch here on Amazon via our affiliate link! I like it. I don't SCUBA dive and I think it looks plenty rugged for my purposes. If you are looking for a dressier Timex watch, check out my post on the Amazon Christmas deal on the Timex Easy Reader.

Skechers Silicone Strap Watch with Compass

Skechers is a shoe company that is much loved by young skateboards and old people. But, they also sell a small selection of watches online and in their shoe stores. While the brand doesn't make any wild claims of tactical suitability or mountain-climbing applicability, the watch has field watch written all over it. It also comes with two very tacti-cool extra straps.

Skechers Silicone Watch Set (Model: SR9138) with Two Extra Straps (Amazon Photo) 

Somtimes, in fact most of the time, it's enough for a watch to just look cool. This Skechers watch set accomplishes that mission well. You can get it here via our Amazon affiliate link.

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My Grail Watches: Bulova Men's Archive Series Lunar Pilot

This post covers the second of the grail watches that I currently lust for.  It's the Bulova Men's Archive Series Lunar Pilot. The watch is a quartz reproduction of the Bulova that landed on the moon. It uses the original case design and complication layout with the famed Bulova Precisionist movement. With a 262 kHz movement frequency, these watches are among the most accurate and smoothest quartz watches in the world. The second hand sweeps like one of the finest mechanical watches.

The Bulova Men's Archive Series Quartz Lunar Pilot 

I like this watch because it combines history, classic vintage looks, and a modern movement that will allow the second hand to sweep gently around the dial. You can find this watch set on Amazon:

Bulova Men's Archive Series Lunar Pilot on Amazon

Some Amazon reviewers have noted that this watch has a 20mm strap not 22mm as noted in the product description.

Watches for Christmas 2024

Some Fun Watch Photos for Christmas

Are you all set for Christmas? I thought this might be a good time to share some of the Christmas oriented watch photos that I've taken lately. Everyone was recently ogling my Kenneth Cole New York watch with transparent dial. This guy was nuts over it.

A Nutcracker goes crazy for my Kenneth Cole New York Watch

Of course, he wasn't the only Christmas Character to like Kenneth Cole watches. This Kenneth Cole REACTION watch generated quite the reaction from Santa himself! It obviously made his list.

This Santa likes the Kenneth Cole REACTION watch in icy blue.

This Santa looks a little tired.  Perhaps he is just looking forward to the off-season with this US Polo Assn watch.  Reindeer polo anyone?

Another Santa is happy with a US Polo Assn quartz watch

Of course, when you least expect it, the Grinch comes along to threaten everything.  You have to watch out for Grinches, they ruin everything.

This Grinch is lusting after my Invicta DNA Military Heritage Watch

I hope you take the time to have a merry little Christmas yourself free from all the world's Grinches!

Last Minute Watch Shopping at Ross or TJ Maxx

Christmas is right around the corner. If you need a gift quick, you might dash into Ross or TJ Maxx and pickup a watch. They usually have nice ones. At Ross, you are looking at prices from $15 to about $70 for a man's watch. At TJ Maxx, you may be looking at $40 to $150.  However, if your city has an exclusive runway or boutique TJ Maxx, those locations may have watches that go all the way up to $1200 or so. However, you can count on these Brick-n-Mortar stores to have something decent for last minute Christmas shoppers 

A Gucci Watch at TJ Maxx

You'll have to poke around online to find out about where those stores are near you. If you see an $1100 watch in your TJ Maxx, you might actually be in one.

Watch Brands I Trust at Ross

Ross is a closeout store so selections can vary quite a bit. At Ross, lately, you can find brands like Joseph Abboud, American Exchange (A/X), Geoffrey Beene, Ed Hardy, Steve Madden, Reaction by Kenneth Cole, and Van Heusen. 

They also typically have a limited selection of Invicta watches. Sometimes you can find brands like Nautica, Tommy Hilfiger, or BOSS. You'll also might find some branded watches from clothing fashion brands like Timberland, Wrangler, or Lucky brand. Every once in awhile, you might find a Bulova. Of all these brands, I like Hilfiger, Invicta, and Nautica the best.  These brands usually have watches that look good and fall in the $60 to $75 sweet spot. If you are looking for fun, stocking stuffer, watches Ed Hardy, Steve Madden, and Geoffrey Beene watches offer interesting looks for about $20.

Watches at Ross

There can be some shortcomings in buying watches at Ross. In my experience, BOSS and Joseph Abboud sometimes have too short of a watch strap. If a watch is ticking and doesn't have a crown stopper in place, it may have been running for a long time. Don't be surprised if you have to replace the battery a little sooner than normal.

Watch Brands I Trust at TJ Maxx

My local TJ Maxx stores tend to have some more expensive watch brands. But, you can often find Invicta watches for as low at $55. I even saw one that was too small for me priced at $40 in December 2024. Recently I picked up this Invicta Speedway watch for just under $60 at a local TJ Maxx.

An Invicta Speedway Watch from TJ Maxx

Over the years, I've bought cool watches from brands like Bulova, Diesel, and Invicta at TJ Maxx.  Since we have both a runway and a boutique TJ Maxx nearby in the Atlanta area, I've also seen watches by Gucci, Movado and Versace for sale. They are much more than $60. I'm sure all the high end brands are very nice, but I trust watches from Bulova, Diesel, and Invicta to be great choices in my price range.

Movado Watches at TJ Maxx

It's always fun to see some out of the ordinary watches and I'm glad to see some of them show up in Ross and TJ Maxx. I also appreciate some of the high end brands like Gucci allowing some of their watches to make it into upscale closeout store locations. It's nice when everyone can have a chance to see some of their great products and even take a crack at buying them from time to time.

A Few Tips for Giving A Watch This Christmas

If you are giving a watch this year for Christmas, here are a few tips that might make the whole process easier.

1. Consider the Needs of the Wearer.  Any watch give as a gift should match the wants and desires of the wearer.  If they are an outdoorsman, a dressy watch that looks great with a suit might not work.  If they are an older person, a busy watch with sub-dials and small day and date windows will be hard to read.  Think of the age, gender, and personality of the recipient when you select a watch.

2. Value Matters.  When giving a watch for a special occasion, the brand and value of the watch will matter.  There are lots of cheap Chinese watches from no name brands in the marketplace.  A $10 watch is fine for personal use, but it's rather chintzy for a gift.  Instead, give a watch from a name brand with a solid reputation whether it is Timex or Tissot.  A little research can tell you if a new brand has a good reputation.

3. Seek Something Unique.  The world is awash in watches.  To find something unique, you may have to research smaller watch brands like AVI-8.  Orient might be a good alternative to Seiko.  These brands have good reputations and bring something a little different to the market.

Kenneth Cole Watches for Men

When it comes to my collection watches, K is for Kenneth as in Kenneth Cole!  I have one Kenneth Cole watch and it looks great!  It has a rectangular face and functional subdials.  It also has enough lume to be readable.

Armitron Watches for Christmas

November marks the start of the Christmas Season.  It's time to shop.  From now until Christmas, I'm going to try an cover potential Christmas gift watches from A to Z.  If my posts and reviews inspire you or give you a great idea, please consider buying via one of the advertisements that support this blog.  Now, onto the watches!  

In my collection, A usually stands for Armitron.  Armitron watches usually offer excellent style and design at affordable price points.  I typically get my Armitron watches from Kohl's.  However, Kmart and Walmart also have nice collections of Armitron watches on sale.

With Armitron, you can go digital or analog and have plenty of attractive options.  In the digital realm, I have two Armitron watches that look really cool.  The first watch is a no nonsense Armitron All-Sport digital watch.   It would be a great Christmas gift for a young person or a nice bonus or stocking stuffer for an adult. 

 The second Armitron digital watch in my collection looks like something from a Star Trek movie.  It is smooth, sleek, and futuristic.  In a nifty ergonomic twist, the face of this Armitron is slightly angled towards the wearer. 
  

 I also have two Armitron analog watches. One is a nice dress watch called the Armitron Diamond.  It's a simple, elegant, watch that is perfectly appropriate to wear to any office.  In looks, I think it rivals more expensive watches from Pulsar, Bulova, and Seiko. 

Finally, I added this really sharp Armitron stainless steel sport watch to my collection about a year ago.  Of all the Armitron's I own, this would make the best Christmas gift.  You can read the full review here on this blog:

 Men's Watch Review:  Stainless Steel Armitron with Leather Band

Coming Attractions: Watches for Christmas

Halloween isn't even here yet, but Christmas is just around the corner.  Starting in November, I'm going through all the watch brands in my collection and presenting them from A to Z (Armitron to Zoo York) so that everyone has plenty of great gift ideas for Christmas.  Look for lots of links to in-depth watch reviews and plenty of great deals on watches via Amazon.com and the other affiliate programs.  Stay tuned for watches A to Z starting in November!