Automatic watches are very desirable amongst avid and new collectors alike. Many watch companies favour automatic movements and produce them at both luxury and budget friendly price points. It has long been thought that collectors could not acquire good automatic watches at a lower price point. However, as technology has progressed and brands have grown, this is no longer the case. Many well-known brands produce high quality automatic timepieces at a wallet friendly price point to ensure that they are accessible for more people. If you are in the market for an automatic watch, keep reading for our list of 10 affordable automatic watches 2021.
10 Affordable Automatic Watches 2021
Seiko 5 Sports Field Black Leather Strap SRPG39K1
This model comes from the Seiko Sports Field collection. The watches in this collection were created with a military design which took inspiration from a style referred to as the ‘trench watch’. They are designed to be robust and reliable with the five key traits of the Seiko 5 Sport. All Seiko 5 Sport watches have an automatic movement, a day-date display, a good water resistance, a recessed crown, and a durable case and bracelet.
This model features a blue dial with luminous Arabic hour markers and hands, protected by Hardlex Crystal. The automatic movement that powers this watch features a seconds stop function, allowing the wearer to completely halt the movement within the watch. This watch is powered by a 4R36 automatic movement which uses 24 jewels to power the watch, providing it with a 41 hour power reserve. This is housed in a stainless steel case. Additionally, the watch is water resistant up to 100 metres (10 bar). This model is secured on the wrist using a black leather strap.
Rotary Men’s | Regent | Automatic | Black Skeleton Dial | Stainless Steel Bracelet GB05415/04
Rotary have designed this watch with a striking skeleton dial through which the wearer can observe the automatic movement within. The watch comes from the Regent collection which is a family of premium sports timepieces which are optimised for precision and performance. This watch has a black skeleton dial with an inner minute tracker and cage structure for an eye-catching look. It is protected by sapphire glass for optimal scratch resistance. The Miyota 8N24 automatic movement is housed in a stainless steel case. The exhibition case back allows the wearer to observe the movement from all angles. This watch is water resistant up to 10 bar and is finished with an integrated tapered H-link stainless steel bracelet that fastens with a deployment clasp.
Maserati Men’s Stile Automatic | Blue Leather Strap | Silver Skeleton Dial R8821142001
This automatic watch from Maserati features a white dial with blue baton indices and blue hour, minute and second hands. The centre of the dial is cut out to allow the wearer to observe the automatic movement within. A rose gold coloured bezel surrounds the dial and a stainless steel case frames it. The case measures 42mm in diameter. This watch is water resistant up to 100 metres (10 bar), meaning that it can be worn for some water-based activities. This watch is secured to the wrist with a blue leather strap that fastens with a stainless steel pin buckle.
Tissot Men’s Heritage Visodate Automatic | Brown Leather Strap T0194303603101
The Visodate collection was launched to celebrate Tissot’s 100th anniversary. The collection combines the spirit of the original line with a modern sense of style. This watch exhbiits a distinctive vintage silhouette with a white dial. The dial features gold baton indices, gold hands, and a weekday and date aperture. Scratch-resistant sapphire glass protects the dial, and a gold plated stainless steel case houses the automatic movement. This movement gives the watch a 38-hour power reserve. This model is finished with a brown leather strap that fastens with a butterfly clasp.
Bering Automatic | Men’s | Polished/Brushed Silver | Blue Dial 16743-307
Bering watches are heavily inspired by the natural beauty of the Arctic as the founder’s father spent many years travelling there are would recount tales of its beauty and elegance. All Bering watches are characterised by clear streamlined forms and pure sophistication. This model features a blue dial with silver baton indices and hands. A cut out is placed between 8 and 9 o’clock to allow the wearer to view the automatic movement that powers this timepiece. This automatic movement has been designed to be as slim as possible to maintain a sleek finish. The dial is protected by sapphire crystal and framed by a stainless steel case. The case features an exhibition case back so that the movement can be viewed from all angles. This model is splash resistant and should not be submerged in water. A blue stainless steel Milanese bracelet secures the watch to the wrist, perfectly complementing the blue dial and completing the Arctic inspired blue look.
Michel Herbelin Cap Camarat | Automatic | Green Dial | Stainless Steel 1645/B16
Green watches are currently very on trend as the shade has appeared on many catwalks and magazine covers over the course of this year. Due to this, a green watch certainly deserves a place on our list of 10 affordable automatic watches 2021. Many watch brands have chosen to include the green trend on the dials of their watches in a subtle nod to the current fashion. Michel Herbelin have done just this, designing a green dial with silver baton indices, silver hands, and a date aperture at 6 o’clock. The automatic movement is housed in a 316L stainless steel case that measures 40.5mm in diameter and features an exhibition case back. This watch is water resistant up to 100 metres (10 bar), so it can be worn for some swimming activities. The watch is finished with a stainless steel bracelet for a timeless and classic style.
Ingersoll | The Charles Automatic | Black Skeleton Dial | Steel Strap I05804B
Ingersoll’s goal was always to produce affordable timepieces without needing to compromise on the quality of the mechanism or materials. The brand has managed to maintain its core values over the years and still produce high quality, budget friendly timepieces today. This model has a very eye-catching appearance due to its skeleton dial that exposes the automatic movement that powers the watch. Scratch resistant mineral crystal protects the dial and a 44mm stainless steel case frames it. Also, the hands and indices are luminescent to ensure that the dial is easy to read in all lights. The watch is water resistant up to 50 metres (5 bar) which ensures that it is suitable for daily wear, making it an excellent contender on our list of 10 affordable automatic watches 2021. This model is secured on the wrist with a stainless steel bracelet.
Swatch ORANGE EN CAGE | Black Dial | Stainless Steel Bracelet SY23S406G
Swatch are famous for producing an incredibly wide range of watches in a variety of colour schemes, sizes and movements. This model features a black dial with white baton indices and silver hour and minute hands. A small sub dial is positioned at 6 o’clock and a date aperture sits at 3 o’clock. The automatic movement is housed in the 42mm stainless steel case which features an exhibition case back to allow the wearer to appreciate the movement that powers this watch. This model is splash resistant and should not be submerged in water. The watch is finished with a stainless steel adjustable bracelet that fastens with a butterfly buckle.
Festina Women’s Automatic Skeleton | Rose Gold Mesh Bracelet F20539/1
Rose gold is very desirable in watches as it can be paired with any other metals to create a chic and modern mixed metal look. This Festina watch features a skeleton dial with rose gold baton indices and rose gold hour, minute and second hands. The dial is protected by sapphire glass and framed by a rose gold 316L stainless steel case that measures 35.5mm in diameter. The watch is powered by an automatic movement and is water resistant to 50 metres (5 bar). This watch is finished with a rose gold 316L stainless steel mesh bracelet to create an elegant and cohesive automatic timepiece.
Tissot | Le Locle | Two-Tone Stainless Steel | Silver Dial T0062072203600
This watch comes from the Tissot Le Locle collection that is named after the town in which Tissot was founded. The textured design of the white dial is inspired by the clock tower in the town of Le Locle. The dial exhibits rose gold Roman numerals and is set with eight diamonds for an additional touch of feminine sparkle. The automatic movement has a power reserve of up to 38 hours and is housed in the stainless steel case. The case measures 29mm in diameter and features an exhibition case back. A rose gold bezel provides this watch with an on-trend mixed metal look that is furthered with the stainless steel and rose gold bracelet. Additionally, this model is splash resistant and should not be submerged in water.
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