Automatic watches are something that we all vouch for! And why not, a man’s dignity, style and suaveness can only be displayed by accessories such as his choice of ties, shoes, mobile phones and watches.
Watches by far, being the costliest and obviously the most sought after of them all. Given that fact, it is only obvious for men to be lured by the best in class, but there are times, when it isn’t just the best that we’re on the lookout for, but also something that fits our budget fairly well.
It is for this very reason that we present to you, our picks for the best automatic watches under $500!
16. Davidoff Very Zino Men's Automatic Watch 10004
The Davidoff Very Zino is a stainless steel marvel that will completely bowl you over. Meticulously designed with the self-winding Swiss Automatic Mechanic, this watch offers the best-in-class precision.
With a round dial supported by an anti-reflective sapphire window, this watch is enabled with an analogy display. With the width o the band being 25 millimeters, this watch will offer a suave yet sturdy look. Its silver finish adds to the overall allure of this watch.
This spectacular watch is resistant to splash from water and guarantees a water resistance depth of up to 50 meters.
15. ANDROID Men's AD757BPU Millipede Analog Japanese-Automatic Silver Watch
The latest offering from Android, the new Millipede 55 Automatic is designed to be larger than ever before, complete with a case that is comes with tactically-styled grooves and measures a whopping 55 mm. This stunning watch is a sheer treat to the eyes thanks to its multi-step bezel.
With a sandblasted finish, enhances by the gorgeous pearlage engraving it is simply impossible to take your eyes away from this design marvel. Enabled with 24-jewel Japanese SII NH38 automatic movement, this watch features a stunning pair of bold luminous hands with a sleek sends hands in a red color finish.
Apart from stainless steel bezel which is offered with as many as 4 different shades for the sunray dial including blue, black, purple or a black carbon fibre, this striking watch is also available in the shades of IP Rode Gold and IP Black.
14. Lew and Huey Acionna-BW Automatic Dive Watch
with Strap and Bracelet Acionna-BR
Here comes a stunning offering from Lew and Huey, the Dual Crown Acionna-BW Automatic Dive Watch. Offered with a gorgeous black dial, this watch is specially designed for divers and hence the rugged feel.
However it’s stylish design ensures that it can easily double up as something you’d want to wear on a regular basis. What separates this watch from the others in this league is the fact that while it comes with a 316 L stainless steel end link bracelet, you can just as easily wear it with th alligator-textured leather strap that is also availed with it.
Promising of the COSC accuracy, this watch comes with the 9015 Miyota automatic (self-winding) movement, which gives it a horse power reserve of 42 hours when fully wound. The watch is facilitated with a stainless steel case, which is 40 mm in diameter. 12 mm in thickness, the case comes with a scratch resistance, anti-reflective sapphire crystal front.
The inner drive scale of the watch can be rotated through the crown located at the 2:00 position, while the one located at 4:00 position helps set the times and hand wind the movement.
The hour markers in this watch, along with the hands are treated with Super Luminova, which aids in reading the time in dim or dark situations. With a guaranteed water resistance under depth of up to 200 meters, this watch has it all to deserve a place in your wardrobe.
13. Ingersoll Men's IN6909RBK "Las Vegas"
For its stunning looks and impeccable design, don’t be surprised if this watch completely bowls you over. An offering from the ‘one-dollar watch company’ Ingersoll, this wondrous two-tone watch is offered in a stainless steel make, complete with a screw-down case whose look is accentuated with an engraved logo and patterned dial.
With a skeleton cut-out located at the 6:00 location, this watch is a sheer delight! Facilitated with an automatic self-wind movement, this watch comes with an analog display. With a mineral crystal dial window and rose-gold tone hour markers with luminous hands, the dial of this watch is as wondrous as it can possibly be.
The brown coloured croco-embossed genuine calfskin leather band, this watch looks stunning on the hand. With a case diameter of a whopping 45 mm, and 15 mm thickness, this watch surely deserves all the attention!
Not ideally water resistant, this watch does promise resistance up to 30 metres.
12. Heritor Automatic Men's Adams Strap Watch
Now here’s a watch that is suave as you can imagine it to be. The Heritor Adam’s Strap Automatic Watch offers you a stunning round shaped dial, which is accentuated by amazing features such as a separate sub-dials to indicate the day and month, along with a dual window date display. This one-of-its-kind analog display dial is protected by a clear sapphire window.
With a case diameter of a whopping 45 mm, and 14 mm thickness, this watch surely deserves all the attention.
The 316 L surgical quality stainless steel case and bezel that is featured in this watch is simply breath-taking, and so its chic back coloured leather strap, which is facilitated with a strap buckle.
This spectacular watch is resistant to splash from water and guarantees a water resistance depth of up to 50 meters.
11. Orient Star Semi-Skeleton Automatic Men's Watch Wz0101dk
Orient Star brings to you a staggering offering in the form of the Semi-Skeleton Automatic Men's Watch Wz0101dk. Featuring a wondrous round shaped dial, this watch features an anti-reflective sapphire glass coating.
Enabled with an analog display this automatic watch also supports manual winding. Offered with a wondrous brown hued leather strap which is a whopping 21 mm in width, the robust look of this watch is something to die for.
The case of this watch with an unmatched 51 mm diameter and a 12.1 mm is as appealing as its case. Offering a water resistance of up to 100 metres, this watch has everything that you could possibly expect of one of the top selling automatic watches under 500.
10. Montrek Men's M11.1213.R111 Round Diver Automatic Watch
Here’s bringing to you another diver’s watch, this time from the much sought after brand Montrek. This watch features a magnificent round carbon-fibre hued dial protected by a scratch resistant sapphire window.
With a case diameter of a whopping 45 mm, and 16.65 mm thickness, the robust make of this watch is something to lookout for. Its 24 mm wide rubber strap supported by a buckle clasp, and the sturdy stainless steel case give this watch a unique appeal.
With a dedicated window for displaying the date, the dial of this watch is accentuated by the luminous hands and hour markers, which aid reading the time in dark. Featuring the citizen-movement, this watch offers an unmatched water resistance of up to a whopping 1000 meters.
9. Nixon Men's A006-099 Automatic Guilloche Dial Watch
An astounding Swiss offering, the Nixon for men features a stunning silver-tone stainless steel case, which magnificently extend to form a stunning 28 mm wide strap as well.
The strap is facilitated with a fold-over push-button clasp with safety. Offered with a sleek black hued dial, this watch facilitates dedicated windows for displaying day and date.
The dial is protected by its scratch resistant, anti-reflective sapphire crystal window. Its 41 mm case diameter, along with a commendable thickness of 13.75 mm, will make this watch look simply fabulous on you. Its luminescent-tipped hour markers and hands give this watch additional functionality by aiding in reading the time during dark.
Featuring the renowned Swiss automatic movement, this watch boasts of its water resistance for up to 200 meters.
8. Bulova Men's 'Gemini' Swiss Automatic Watch (Model: 64C106)
For men who would love to flaunt the classiest of style statements, here comes the Bulova Men's 'Gemini' Swiss Automatic Watch! Facilitated with the automatic Swiss made movement, the chronograph of this watch features 60 Second, 30 Minute and 12 Hour sub dials along with dedicated windows for date and day of the week. The magnificent round dial of the watch comes in the classic black hue, while its 41 mm diameter case is accentuated with arose gold tone.
The rose gold finish can also be observed on the Hour Markers as well as the Arabic Numerals. The dial is protected by a Sapphire Crystal window. Water resistant for up to 30 metres, this watch cannot be worn while bathing or swimming.
What makes this watch simply outstanding is the fact that it features a remarkable precision of about 1/1,000-second over a twelve-hour time frame, thus promising an accuracy to within seconds a year.
7. Invicta 18672 Men's Grand Diver Watch
Well, seems like, this list is dominated by some of the most impeccable diver’s watch available under $500, and thus Invicta 18672 Men's Grand Diver Watch becomes our inevitable choice. With a striking blue coloured dial, this watch, made of stainless steel is offered in a stunning gold finish.
Its round dial that features an analog display is protected by a mineral display window. This sophisticated watch comes with a magnified date window. It stupendous case with a diameter of striking 47 mm with 26 mm thickness gives this watch a unique look and appeal.
The 22 mm wide strap of this watch is facilitated with a fold-over push-button clasp with safety. Water resistant for up to 300 metres, this watch can be ideally worn while bathing, swimming or even diving.
6. Victorinox Swiss Army Alliance Men's Automatic Watch
Here’s a watch that will surely go amazingly well with all business executives and high-end professionals thanks to its neat, sleek and sophisticated look and design. Yes, the Victorinox Swiss Army Alliance Men's Automatic
Watch literally has it all. Offered with a polished stainless steel case, which is 40 mm in diameter and boasts a minimal thickness of a meagre 10 mm, this watch spells elegance at its best. The Grey PVD coated textured dial of this watch is protected by an anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal window.
Featuring a Swiss Army logo at the 12 o'clock, tis watch comes with a screw-down case-back. Its silver finished luminous hands and dot hour markers as well as the red coloured second sweep hand gives this watch an additional functionality.
Offered with a dedicated date window located at the 6:00 clock position. The 20 mm wide strap of this watch features a push button deployment clasp. Water resistant for up to 330 feet depth, this watch is a great pick for lovers of swimming.
5. XOSKELETON Superlative Star Limited Edition Automatic Watch
This one’s for those who always like to be young at heart and in style. The XOSKELETON Superlative Star Limited Edition Automatic Watch is one of the most unique designs that features today on this list.
Offered with a stunning dial featuring a grade black mother of pearl, textured with applied indexes, centre ring, and red stone clasp, this watch is simply marvellous to look at.
With a transparent case back dial, the dial of this watch is protected by ananti-reflective cambered sapphire case back.
Its ion-plated stainless steel 28 mm wide band comes with a push button dual deployant clasp. With a water resistant depth of up to 100 metres, this watch is offers a great durability.
4. Bulova Accu Swiss 65C114 Bracelet Watch
For those who like to maintain a classic taste but not without a hint of eccentricity, the Bulova Accu Swiss 65C114 Bracelet Watch is a sheer treat. This eco-friendly watch that features a self-winding automatic movement draws its power through the movement of your arm.
Its analog chronograph display as well as the mineral crystal dial window of this dual toned watch is what sets its apart from others in the league. Made of fine quality stainless steel, the case of this watch s available in a stunning golden tone, while its 20 mm wide strap is offered in a dual golden - silver finish for an added allure.
With a water resistance for up to 30 meters, this watch can survives an occasional splash or some rain but not swimming or bathing!
3. Nixon Men's A352-131-00 Player Automatic Watch
And yet again we have one of the most sophisticated designs for you to drool over, only with the Nixon Men's A352-131-00 Player Automatic Watch!
This stunning watch features a spectacular red ruby or real diamond set at the 6:00 position. Magnificent in make, this Swiss made 3 hand quartz watch features the trusted Swiss-automatic Movement.
Its square shaped grey hued dial features an analog display, with a protective mineral dial window. Its 22 mm wide stainless steel strap is offered with a buckle clasp for added convenience.
With a water resistant depth of up to 100 metres, the functionality that this watch offers is simply remarkable.
2. Invicta Men's 16215 Russian Diver Watch
Now here’s presenting to you a splendid watch that spells eccentricity at its very best, the Invicta Men's 16215 Russian Diver Watch! This watched features a gorgeous 18K gold plating which magnificently adorns its spectacular salmon dial.
The protective crown cap and the removable bezel cover that this watch is facilitated it offers it an uncanny uniqueness, which appeals to one and all. Its round dial that features an analog display is protected by a synthetic sapphire dial window.
The brown coloured genuine calfskin leather strap supported by a buckle clasp, of this watch is 26 mm in width giving it the much desired for masculine look.
With a rose gold finish case, featuring a diameter of an incredible 52 mm and a whopping 22.4 mm thickness, this watch truly stands out of the crowd. Its 1000 metre resistance to water makes this watch ideal for the purposes of bathing, swimming or even diving for that matter!
1. BERING Time Men's Automatic Watch - 13641-742
For those who draw inspiration from sophistication, here’s the perfect watch in the form of the BERING Time Men's Automatic Watch. This super-slim automatic watch features an elegant design.
Offered with the classic round dial in a black hue featuring an analog display, the case of this watch is protected by an anti-reflective sapphire dial window. Its wondrous band made of fine quality ceramic features a dual tone with a grey and black finish.
This 20 mm wide strap is facilitated with a deployment clasp with push-button. While the 44 mm diameter of the case is fairly large, what makes this watch stand out is its thickness of a meager 10 mm!
Water resistant for up to 50 metres of depth, it would be a good idea to take off this watch while you’re taking a bath or swimming!
Conclusion
We hope that you liked our picks for some of the good automatic watches under 500 dollars! While there are many more that can feature as a pocket friendly options, we’ve meticulously picked these watches for the simple reason that they offer a stunning combination of looks, functionality and incredible design.
However, if you do have a watch in mind that you think matches the calibre of the one’s listed above, fell free to tell us about it in the comments below! You might also want to mention other lists that you’d like us to put up on our blog!
Until then, Happy Shopping!
