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The Best Watches under $100

Updated: February 8, 2026 by David Em
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If your budget for a watch is less than $100, you can still have a nice-looking timepiece. Find out which ones are the best.

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Best watches under $100

If you’re looking for watches under $100, the following are the top choices:

1. Swatch Twice Again

Black silicone watch.
Photo courtesy of Amazon.

The Swatch Twice Again is a minimalistic watch that has a black silicone strap and quartz movement. It also has day and date windows on the white dial inside a 41mm plastic case.

2. TIMEX® Expedition Scout

A black watch with a green strap.
Photo courtesy of Timex.

Timex’s Expedition Scout is a classic and well-built field watch. It has a 40mm brass case, green nylon strap, and you have the option to read the 12-hour or 24-hour markings. It’s an excellent watch for outdoor activities because it’s durable. It’s also water-resistant up to 50 meters, which is approximately 164 feet.

3. Seiko 5 Automatic SNK809

A silver watch with a black canvas strap.
Photo courtesy of Amazon.

The Seiko 5 watch has a 37mm stainless steel case with a black canvas strap. It has a 21-jewel automatic movement with an analog display and luminescent hands. It’s water-resistant up to 30 meters, which is equivalent to 98 feet.

4. TIMEX® Standard 40mm Leather Strap Watch

Silver watch with black leather strap.
Photo courtesy of Timex.

For a classic look and minimal design, the Standard Leather Strap Watch is a great choice. It has a black dial, black leather strap, and a 40mm silver low lead brass case.

It’s water-resistant up to 30 meters, or just under 100 feet, which is great for everyday use. The straps are easily interchangeable, making it easy to get a new look without a new watch.

5. Invicta Pro Diver Automatic Watch

Silver metal Invicta watch with a black dial.
Photo courtesy of Amazon.

Invicta’s Pro Diver Watch offers a Japanese 24-jewel automatic movement. It has a 40mm stainless steel case, band, and a black dial. It’s also suitable for diving because it’s water-resistant up to 200 meters.

6. Fossil Grant Stainless Steel Chronograph Quartz Watch

Fossil watch with a brown leather strap and silver metal case.
Photo courtesy of Amazon.

The Fossil Grant Watch offers a classic look with the brown leather strap and 44mm silver case. It’s a unique watch because the times are in Roman numerals. The strap is interchangeable with all Fossil 22mm bands, and the watch is water-resistant up to 50 meters, which is equivalent to 164 feet.

7. MVMT Minimalist Vintage Watch

A silver watch with a tan leather strap.
Photo courtesy of Amazon.

The Minimalist Vintage Watch by MVMT offers a minimalistic style and a 45mm brushed stainless steel case. It has a battery-powered 3-hand Miyota Quartz movement and is water-resistant up to 30 meters.

8. Skagen Signatur Three-Hand Watch

A silver watch with a silver mesh strap.
Photo courtesy of Amazon.

Skagen’s Signatur Three-Hand Watch is sleek, modern, minimalist, and playful. It has a 40mm stainless steel case, a grey sunray dial, a three-hand movement, a grey steel-mesh strap, and is water-resistant up to 30 meters.

9. TIMEX® Fairfield Mesh Strap Watch

Silver watch with blue face and silver mesh strap.
Photo courtesy of Timex.

The Fairfield Mesh Strap Watch has a minimalistic style due to its simple blue dial with a 41mm silver-tone case and mesh strap. The sleek design makes it perfect for dressing up or down. It’s also water-resistant up to 30 meters.

10. Breda Visser Square Watch

Brown leather strap square watch with a blue face.
Photo courtesy of Breda.

The Visser is Breda’s first square watch. It has a 35mm face with rounded corners, which gives it a sleek and minimal look. The brown leather strap is 20mm, and it’s water-resistant.

Breda offers the Visser Watch in several different colors. You can go with a classic brown leather strap with a silver case, a black leather strap with a rose gold case, or something more casual, like a blue leather strap. The different combinations make it a great watch because it costs less than $100, and you’ll be able to find the perfect colors to go with the clothes you like to wear.

Conclusion

A $100 watch may not be the rarest watch or made of the highest quality. However, many lower-cost watches look good and will enhance many of your outfits.

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