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We continue to explore some of the best watches of the year, with a focus on value and without compromising on the cool factor. Then we pick them for you from the buying guide of NOW magazine issue 9. In case you need a little more inspiration, you can find our favorite products under $500 USD, under $5,000, under $10,000, and under $50,000.
hamilton khaki field mechanical 38
If you’ve ever been looking for a good starter watch, the Khaki Field Mechanical has probably come up. A mainstay in all kinds of sectors or affordable listings, this model has been a spectacular success, and for good reason. Featuring an excellent entry-level movement powered by the Swatch Group, it combines superior wearability with historical and military significance. And this new blue colorway is also a valid variation and looks cool. Price: US$595, available from T+T Shop
Bulova Classic Jet Star
If you’re not against quartz watches but just want to see the second hand move, Bulova’s 262kHz quartz movement is the answer. Classic Jet Star seeks to compete in the go-anywhere, do-anything crowd by drawing inspiration from the brand’s archives and expressing them in contemporary packaging. The HPQ Precisionist movement drives the seconds hand 16 times per second, ensuring extremely smooth movement. Price: $595
G-Shock GM-B2100GD Casioak
It may have taken Casio a few years to catch up to the modding community, but if you want a true metal-cased CasiOak experience, the new Full Metal in yellow gold offers all the digital sparkle you could dream of. It will be given to you. of. The release of the GD-9A variant of the GM-B2100 collection continues to offer stainless steel and rose gold finishes, as well as an octagonal case design that isn’t just a copy of the Royal Oak. Price: $600
Baltic Sea x Time+Tide Hermetic Night Mode
Baltic, one of the world’s largest microbrands, and Time+Tide have teamed up to release a field watch that fuels modern tastes with an on-trend 37mm case size and an all-black aesthetic. The Baltic x Time+Tide Hermétique Night Mode is one of the darkest and swankiest field watches we’ve ever seen, and we’re really proud to share it with the world as part of our 10th anniversary celebration. . Price: $800 USD, available exclusively at T+T Discovery Studios
Citizen Tsukuyomi AT
Who actually needs to know the phases of the moon? It might just be cool to geek out, but there are many real reasons why the phases of the moon are important. Fishing and farming still take into account the guidance of the moon, and the moon plays an important role in various spiritual practices. Tsukuyomi AT redefines the need for a moon phase watch by introducing atomic clock synchronization and clear display. Price: $850
Ocean orbiting Lhotse
Based in Melbourne, Australia, Ocean to Orbit is the brainchild of David DeWitt and Siddhartha Kazami. Two former automotive designers were tasked with writing the new Ford Ranger Raptor and became obsessed with the details of the width of the polished chamfer and the engraving of the clasp logo. As you might expect, this watch takes its name from the fourth highest mountain in the world, and its goal is to be a truly desirable Go Anywhere Do Anything (GADA) item. Price: $895
Studio Underd0g 02 Series Field
It’s often said that sequels are rarely better than the original, and that’s exactly the challenge Studio Underd0g faced. Sparkling in the colors of four cheeky names, Richard Benn and his pals were inspired by the British Ministry of Defence’s brief. Now, whether the Department of Defense ever makes the 02Series Field operational is another question thanks to its fully luminous dial, but that’s exactly why we love it. Price: $900 USD, available from T+T Discovery Studios
