If you’re tempted to jump into the world of watches, there’s no better time than the present, and if you think you can’t build an impressive watch collection while on a budget, you’ve been misinformed. We’ll walk you through how to start a watch collection on a $250 budget.
Overview:
What Every Watch Collection Needs
So you’re starting your first watch collection. What are the essentials of every watch collection? There are three essential timepieces to a successful watch collection. You’ll need an everyday watch, a sports watch, and a dress watch.
Everyday Watches
An everyday watch is the essential watch in your collection. It’s what’s going to look great on your wrist when worn with just about everything. They’re typically made from durable materials, so they can easily withstand the bangs and bumps we endure in our busy lives. They have a classic design that has been a fashion staple for decades, if not centuries.
Check out some of our best everyday watches that will fit into our watch collection goal of $250.
Our first option is the Casio W217HM-7B, a digital men’s watch with a vintage digital watch style. The W217HM-7B features a stainless steel case that has been paired with a silicone strap. The display is a negative digital display which makes the numbers appear clear on a black background. A solid choice for an everyday watch that will always look great around the wrist.
The Harison Sports Stainless Steel watch is a solid choice for an everyday watch that has a subtle sporty character with its deep blue bezel and dial. The watch has been crafted from durable stainless steel and has a timeless design.
The Casio MQ24UC-3B Green Earth Colour Watch is a classic and casual everyday watch with a durable green resin case and strap. The dial has a basic hour, minute, and seconds hand, a slim build and is comfortable around the wrist. A solid contender for an everyday watch at a great price.
Casio MQ24UC-3B Green Earth Colour Watch
$39.95
$59.95
Go classic casual with this Casio MQ24UC-3B Green Earth Colour Watch. An affordable piece that has all the functionalities of a Casio watch, this is a great everyday investment. With a slim profile, and light comfortable fit, this piece is… read more
Sports Watches
Sports watches are watches that have been specifically designed to be worn during physical activity. They often measure things like steps taken, calories burned, heart rate and plenty of time keeping features. Sports watches often have durable builds that can easily withstand bumps, trips and falls. A sports watch is needed if you want to keep your everyday watch looking brand new for as long as possible.
The Active Pro Smart Watch is a solid choice for a sports watch on a budget. This fitness tracker comes packed with helpful fitness-tracking features like heart rate monitoring, step counting, sleep monitoring and much more. The watch is simple to navigate by just pressing the button at the bottom of the screen. If you’re someone who loves to stay active and would love the ability to track your fitness metrics, the Active Pro Smart Watch is the perfect watch for you.
The Cactus Nexus CAC-136-M01 Smart Watch has a black resin case and strap with a vintage digital style. This smart watch has all the helpful features you’d expect to find in a smart watch, like SMS and call alerts, heart rate monitoring, exercise tracking and much more. If you’re after a smart watch with more functionality than a fitness tracker, this is a fantastic choice.
Cactus Nexus CAC-136-M01 Smart Watch Black
$65.00
$79.95
Cactus Nexus Smartwatch & Fitness Tracker • *Measurement results of this product are for reference only not for any medical use* • Heart Rate Monitor • Step Counter • Distance • Calories • Sleep • Time • Alarm • Calls & SMS Alert • Sedentary Alert • Screen… read more
Our last sports watch is the Lorus R2305EX-9 Digital Unisex Watch is a classic sporty digital watch with a resin case and silicone strap. The strap melts into the round shape of the case creating a clean seamless look. This timepiece features a stopwatch timer, alarm clock and calendar functions making it perfect for tracking workout times. The watch has an impressive water resistance of up to 100 metres which makes this perfect for water sports.
Lorus R2305EX-9 Digital Unisex Watch
$49.00
$79.00
Get all the timekeeping features you need with this sporty Lorus R2305EX-9 Digital Unisex Watch. This timepiece features a stopwatch timer and alarm clock to go with its calendar functions. The easy-to-read digital dial is set in a black case… read more
Dress Watches
Dress watches are a type of watch that is designed to be worn with formal attire. They are typically characterised by their simple, elegant designs and smaller case sizes. Dress watches are often made from premium materials like gold and leather. They’re worn to give your everyday watch a break and add a luxurious flair to your outfit on special occasions.
The Alba AS9M85X1 stainless steel men's watch has a classy stainless steel case and a five-link bracelet. The design is timeless with a dressy appearance which is perfect for pairing with formal attire. The dial is silver which compliments the tone of the polished stainless steel and is set with a date display at three o’clock, giving you extra information at the glance of your wrist. This watch is a solid choice for a dress watch to fit into your budget.
Alba AS9M85X1 Stainless Steel Mens Watch
$69.00
$130.00
This sleek, contemporary watch is crafted from premium stainless steel for a refined and elegant look. Featuring an eye-catching silver tone dial with date window, five-link bracelet, and strong water resistance. • Precise Quartz Movement • 40mm Case Size • … read more
Next, we have the Harison gold tone stainless steel mesh men’s Watch, which is perfect if you’re after a dress watch with a luxurious gold tone finish. This watch features a round case that has been paired with a stainless steel mesh bracelet, which combines the look of fabric with the premium materials of steel to create the ultimate strap. The dial has a simple black tone that contrasts perfectly against the warm gold tones. Set into the dial are three simulation sub-dials. A great choice if you’re after a gold-tone watch at this budget.
Lastly we have the Sekonda SK3621, an elegant men’s dress watch with a simple round stainless steel case that is paired with a premium black leather strap. This watch has a minimalist and precise design that exudes class and will pair with your formal attire perfectly. The dial is matte white and is set with thin black hands and black numerals, which compliment that leather strap and create a nice contrast against the polished stainless steel case.
Sekonda SK3621 Mens Watch
$49.00
$79.00
Minimalist and precise, this Sekonda SK3621 Mens Watch is a classic dress watch. Set on a textured black leather strap, the polished steel case stands out nicely. A white and black dial is perfect for visibility, keeping you on time… read more
Final Thoughts
Building a watch collection from any of our suggestions will get you off to a great start. Once you’ve got your essentials at this budget, you can start saving up your precious dollars to get something really special for yourself and take your collection to the next level. We hope this has helped you figure out how to start a watch collection on a budget!
