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Usually, revisiting the buying guide will result in new and exciting options being added to your list. Unfortunately, this list of the best watches under $50 continues to shrink. Since the last update, HMT watches have become much more difficult to source at affordable prices outside of India, with Timex Easy Reader jumping from USD 49 to USD 53. This is a much more frightening symptom of problems coupled with the costs of inflation and the living crisis. All of these affect people in a much worse way than not being able to achieve a budget-friendly clock. Many will say you should save for a long time, but it is totally missing points. In the spirit of optimism, we’ll introduce three more of the best watches you can buy for under 50 US dollars.
Casio F91W-1
Casio is one of the only brands that actually sells many watches under 50 USD, but the F91W-1 must be one of the most iconic and cheapest. From the black resin case and straps to the playful zaps of blue, yellow and red on the dial, there’s no better job of capturing aspects of the ’80s and ’90s style that doesn’t feel outdated. It’s attractively retro, but its functionality is still useful in modern life. This feature includes a 1/100th second chronograph with several measurement modes, daily alarms, an annual calendar, and hourly time signals. The 35.2mm case feels like you’re at home on absolutely any wrist, and its tiny LED backlight ensures vision in the dark. Although it is not a G-Shock, it is famous for its durability and water resistance exceeding all expectations. Price: 22.95 US$
Armitron Dragonfly
With the help of Japanese quartz and digital movements, Armitron became an American staple brand in the late 70s and 80s. Its catalogue is full of numerous fun watches, including amazing amounts of under $50. Some of them are Gargantuan digital clocks over 50mm, but what caught my attention was the 27mm Dragonfly. The extreme taper of the case and strap leads to a large LED display, allowing you to display a second time zone and chronograph in addition to time. It also has a water resistance of 100m, allowing you to swim completely. This is not guaranteed by many watches at this price range. There are several decorative dragonfly watches in the size of 25mm, but the 27mm is a versatile and comfortable option for all kinds of small wrists. Price: 25 USD
Timex Easy Reader 35mm
If you ask someone to draw the clock quickly, you’ll probably look pretty close to the Timex Easy reader. With its large, easy-to-read Arabic numbers and simple baton hands, it’s really the most common thing like a clock. Yes, at USD 53, you don’t actually meet the $50 standard, but you should be able to find a sale that knocks out $3 with very easy. The 35mm case is highly gender neutral and may be suitable for children, making it versatile in both accessibility and style. One thing that makes it particularly special is the indiglo function. This will press the crown to light the entire dial. This completely negates the need for bright markers, or lets the torch of your phone shine when the watch gets dark, bringing a bit of technical fun to the world of analog watches. Price: USD 53
Time+Tide Timeless Pick: Second-hand bargains
There are many sub-US$50 watches to buy. That means it’s not sold in the same outlet as most new watches with warranty and fresh batteries. They are in charity shops, vintage markets and garage sales. eBay and Facebook Marketplace List. If you know what you’re looking for, it’s not that difficult to actually get a big deal. Not everyone is as lucky as me When you find a solid gold universal jeanbe for under 5 USDhowever, among the unknown junk, there are plenty of underrated vintage watches.
