In general, the more you spend on a watch, the better quality it is, although there are exceptions. If these watches are a bit out of your budget, take a look at our watch buying guide of \u00a30 to \u00a3100 watches<\/a>.<\/p>\n Who it\u2019s for<\/strong>: Someone looking for a modern, sleek watch for most casual and professional settings.<\/p>\n Price<\/strong>: \u00a3219+<\/p>\n Type<\/strong>: Solar Powered<\/p>\n Options<\/strong>: Choose from the all black model or titanium case and strap<\/a><\/p>\n The black Nighthawk watch pictured above is one of many Citizen watches in this price range. This watch has a modern design, but is more sleek than flashy. To any bystander, it will appear about as pitch black as possible, making it a unique timepiece. However, it remains easy to read by you thanks to the smart shiny contour design.<\/p>\n All the watches in this guide are high quality, including this one; That\u2019s one of the main things you\u2019re paying for. It\u2019s not going to scratch or be damaged easily because it has a solid stainless steel case.<\/p>\n The size of this watch is extra interesting. It has a pretty typical case depth of 13 mm, and a great weight to it. What\u2019s interesting is that it looks much thinner due to the all black color. It\u2019s a great option if you\u2019re looking for a thin watch but don\u2019t want to sacrifice feel or robustness.<\/p>\n Not familiar with Eco-Drive technology? It\u2019s Citizen\u2019s famous solar-power technology. This means that there\u2019s no battery to worry about replacing. This watch should last many years without a problem, which is why you can get a 6-year guarantee when you buy it in the store and register online.<\/p>\n Click here to see the Citizen Men’s Eco-Drive Nighthawk<\/a> in the store.<\/p>\n Who it\u2019s for<\/strong>: Travelers who want a beautiful watch that also has a wide array of functionality.<\/p>\n Price<\/strong>: \u00a3179+<\/p>\n Type<\/strong>: Solar Powered<\/p>\n Casio has one of the most extensive watch lines out there, designed almost exclusively for adventurers and travelers. Their cheaper watches have a ton of great features but typically lack the aesthetic to be proudly displayed in social settings.<\/p>\n The Edifice Wave Ceptor has all the same features (and more), but also has a classy appearance that makes it suitable for just about any situation while traveling.<\/p>\n Here are the features that the watch has:<\/p>\n Pretty much anything you could ever need in a watch is included. However, the one main drawback of this watch is that it\u2019s fairly complicated. It comes with a fairly thick manual that you\u2019ll have to dig into.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re like me, discovering all the features of a new watch is actually really fun and an added bonus. However, if you\u2019re looking for a simpler \u201csit-and-go\u201d watch, think about going with one of the other options in this guide.<\/p>\n There\u2019s one feature that I\u2019d like to elaborate on because it\u2019s fascinating: the atomic timekeeping. The watch keeps its time based on radio waves, which is a complicated way of saying that it\u2019s extremely accurate. In addition, when you switch time zones, it will adjust automatically.<\/p>\n Click here to see the Casio Edifice Wave Ceptor Pilot<\/a> in the store.<\/p>\n Who it\u2019s for<\/strong>: Anyone who wants a traditional watch for casual settings<\/p>\n Price<\/strong>: \u00a3164+<\/p>\n Type<\/strong>: Mechanical<\/p>\n Options<\/strong>: A similar automatic skeleton model<\/a><\/p>\n This watch falls right around the middle of this price range but delivers exceptional value.<\/p>\n The first thing you will notice, that may not be evident from the picture above, is that you can see right through the dial, hence the term \u201cskeleton\u201d model. This is a fairly uncommon feature, but something that will intrigue most people that are not watch fanatics.<\/p>\n This watch, product code GS02519\/09, has a distinctive traditional appearance and feel. It has a quality leather strap, accompanied by a gold-coloured steel case. What may surprise you is that this watch has a \u201cdiving\u201d certified water resistance, meaning that you could actually wear it swimming.<\/p>\n Note that this is a mechanical watch, so you will need to wind it often. This isn\u2019t difficult or time-consuming, but if you\u2019ve never had a traditional mechanical watch, you should consider this factor before buying.<\/p>\n Overall, this is a beautiful watch that has a classic look. Rotary is known extremely well in Britain for their high-quality products, and there\u2019s a lifetime guarantee offered with this model.<\/p>\n Click here to see the Rotary Gents Mechanical Skeleton<\/a> in the store.<\/p>\n Who it\u2019s for<\/strong>: Recreational divers that want a good looking, robust watch<\/p>\n Price<\/strong>: \u00a3229+<\/p>\n Type<\/strong>: Kinetic Powered<\/p>\n Options<\/strong>: Also comes with a red\/blue\/black dial<\/a><\/p>\n Seiko is one of the best manufacturers when it comes to combining looks and function. What they are especially famous for is their kinetic power technology. In this dive watch, all three of these factors come together to produce an all-around fantastic timepiece.<\/p>\n First off is the looks. The watch features a clean stainless steel case and strap with a black dial. It\u2019s not going to win any style awards, but at the same time, it\u2019s one of the best looking dive watches you can find. It certainly won\u2019t look out of place at a business or casual situation either.<\/p>\n Next is the function, and this watch is packed with features. Here are the most important ones:<\/p>\n This watch is rated for water sports at 200 meters, which means that it is fine for most recreational diving situations. If you\u2019re doing any seriously deep diving, it might be time to invest in an upper-end diving watch.<\/p>\n The third draw of this watch is the kinetic power system. Instead of winding the watch by hand or using solar power, this watch stays charged using your natural motion. As you move your arm for various reasons, the energy from that movement gets converted into usable energy for the watch. Seiko has perfected this technology over time to create reliable watches.<\/p>\n Click here to see the Seiko Kinetic Dive Watch<\/a> in the store.<\/p>\n Who it\u2019s for<\/strong>: Someone looking for a unique, luxurious watch that will attract attention<\/p>\n Price<\/strong>: \u00a3269+<\/p>\n Type<\/strong>: Quartz Battery<\/p>\n Options<\/strong>: Stainless steel strap and black dial<\/a><\/p>\n The Bulova Marine Star is an absolutely gorgeous watch near the top of this price range. It\u2019s also the only watch from an American watch manufacturer included in this guide.<\/p>\n In addition to having a modern and classy look, it\u2019s also fairly unique, which is why it stands out so much, even among these other great watches.<\/p>\n It is a chronograph, which does provide some advanced functionality, but other than that this is a watch primarily designed for appearance and drawing attention.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a pretty typical size, with a 44mm case width and a 13mm depth. The dial is extremely clean, with large Roman numerals as hour markers. The black and gold contrast also makes it simple to read.<\/p>\n Click here to see the Bulova Marine Star<\/a> in the store.<\/p>\n Who it\u2019s for<\/strong>: Someone looking for a simple, lightweight, good looking watch for business and casual environments<\/p>\n Price<\/strong>: \u00a3239+<\/p>\n Type<\/strong>: Kinetic Powered<\/p>\n Options<\/strong>: Also comes with a silver titanium strap<\/a><\/p>\n Here\u2019s another of the most popular Seiko watches in this price range. Note that it is also kinetic powered like the dive watch we looked at earlier, which means that it will work off of your natural movement – convenient.<\/p>\n The number one aspect of this watch is how light it is, mainly because of the titanium construction. It has subtle gold outlines that add to the look without making the overall watch too flashy.<\/p>\n Overall, it\u2019s a simple watch, it tells the time and looks great doing it. There\u2019s no complicated setup or maintenance, just put it on your wrist. It\u2019s highly readable due to the black dial face and contrasting silver markings. If you\u2019ve never had a luxury watch before, this is a great place to start.<\/p>\n Click here to see the Seiko Gents Kinetic Titanium watch<\/a> in the store.<\/p>\n Who it\u2019s for<\/strong>: Any woman looking for a stunning watch for professional and casual settings<\/p>\n Price<\/strong>: \u00a3245+<\/p>\n Type<\/strong>: Solar Powered<\/p>\n Options<\/strong>: Comes in steel and gold strap (pictured above), and just gold strap<\/a><\/p>\n Ladies, I didn\u2019t forget about you. There are some beautiful upscale women\u2019s watches that fall in this price range, and it would have been a shame to have missed them.<\/p>\n The name of this watch kind of gives the surprise away. The Citizen Ladies Regent 28 Diamonds has 28 beautiful white diamonds.<\/p>\n In addition to the diamonds, this watch features a beautiful gold and steel strap and case.<\/p>\n Like all other Citizen watches, this watch also features Eco-Drive (solar powered) technology. This means your watch will run for many years as long as you get a normal amount of sun and the watch isn\u2019t damaged. It\u2019s a very minimalistic dial design that lends itself to easy readability. Finally, it has a fairly small case depth of 9mm, with a case with of 26mm, so it won\u2019t look or feel bulky on most wrists.<\/p>\n Speaking of damage, the sapphire crystal glass makes the Regent difficult to scratch or break. It also has water resistance rated to 100 meters, which means you don\u2019t have to worry about it when washing your hands.<\/p>\n\n
Watch Buying Guide<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Citizen Men’s Eco-Drive Nighthawk<\/h2>\n
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Casio Edifice Wave Ceptor Pilot<\/h2>\n
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Rotary Gents Mechanical Skeleton<\/h2>\n
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Seiko Kinetic Dive Watch<\/h2>\n
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Bulova Marine Star<\/h2>\n
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Seiko Gents Kinetic Titanium<\/h2>\n
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Citizen Ladies Regent 28 Diamonds<\/h2>\n
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