Gift watches any man will love!
You want to give your husband the present he deserves. A symbol of all the hard work and dedication he has provided for your family. Something meaningful that will last a lifetime (or darn close!)
Watches are timeless and elegant gift to give to your husband as either a Christmas gift, anniversary gift, birthday present, or even Valentine’s Day! If you are anything like me, you don’t know much about watches but you want to buy one for the man your life.
Luckily, I live with a watch fanatic who has picked out 35 amazing watches for any budget. From under $100 to over $5000. Pick your jaw up off the floor. Yes watches can be that expensive. And so can pens!! But that is a story for another day.
Watches come in all types, sizes, and prices and this gift guide has a little something for everyone! Military-style, digital watches, black watches, minimalist, luxury watches. Keep scrolling to find the perfect gift!
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Affordable Watches for Men
Around $100
“The undisputed favorite in sport watches crosses nearly every finish line in the world. Built to be lightweight and sealed for water resistance, the iconic five-button design gives you direct access to all timers, alarms and of course our Indiglo night-light.”
Timex Men’s Expedition Scout 43
“An oversized update to our well-crafted field watch, this 43mm Scout design gives you rugged metal construction, twelve or twenty-four hour military time markings, QuickDate feature and signature arrow second hand.” A classic Army field watch style at great price!
Casio Men’s Classic Sport Watch with Black Band
The quintessential digital watch that’s nearly bombproof. For the working man or active guy that wants to set it and forget it.
“This model possesses Tough Solar and Multi-band 6 Atomic Timekeeping technology housed within an even slim profile octagonal case. Non-Stop Tough Solar Power provides energy via a small solar panel combined with a large-capacity rechargeable battery that enables a variety of energy-hungry functions to operate smoothly. Black resin band digital watch with neutral face.”
SUUNTO Core All Black Military Men’s Outdoor Sports Watch
A no-nonsense blacked out outdoorsman watch.
“An automatic watch featuring a 43mm wide and 12mm thick solid stainless steel case with a fixed bezel and textured push-pull crown.”
“The Defender is the refined field watch that’s been missing from your collection. From a utility standpoint, the day, date and 24-hour dial couldn’t be more useful, and at the least, practical for this kind of watch. Stylistically, the high contrast in the dial really brings out this military-inspired motif.”
Seiko 5 Sport Analog Automatic Watch
“Silver-tone stainless steel case with a green canvas strap. Fixed silver-tone stainless steel bezel. Green dial with luminous hands and Arabic numeral hour markers.”
Under $500
Casio ‘PRO TREK’ Solar Powered Silicone Watch
“The design of this model is stylish and subdued, without sacrificing the readability required during night time activities. The PRG650Y model come with Dura-soft bands that incorporate silicon materials that improve durability. The inside of the band is luminescent, so it emits a faint glow during night activities.”
A super legible and affordable piece that’s at home in the office or out in the field.
Seiko Automatic Diver Watch with Black Silicone Strap
A modern reissue of the iconic Seiko “turtle” dive watch.
“Silver stainless-steel case and silver Stainless Steel strap. Black dial. Automatic movement. Deployment buckle closure. Water resistance of 100 meters.”
“This bold men’s watch is designed with a stainless steel case and blue and orange nylon strap. The blue dial displays three dark blue subdials, LumiBrite hands and markers, and a date calendar.”
“The Presage series Seiko SSA359 is powered by the 24-jewel Seiko 4R38 self-winding movement that can also be hand wound and hacked. The case has a polished finish and a radiant textured black dial with silvertone hands and hour markers.”
“Silver-tone brushed stainless steel case with a brown leather strap. Fixed silver-tone polished stainless steel bezel. Black dial with luminous hands and Arabic numeral hour markers.”
Garmin Fenix 5 Sapphire – Black with Black Band
“Multisport GPS Watch with wrist-based heart rate, advanced fitness features and interchangeable bands that let you go from workplace to workout without breaking stride. Whatever Sport you want to track, Fenix 5 has it covered, thanks to built-in activity profiles and performance metrics Plus smart notifications. Smartphone compatibility – iPhone, Android.”
Garmin Instinct, Rugged Outdoor Watch
Features GPS, GLONASS and Galileo, Heart Rate Monitoring and 3-axis Compass, Graphite
Seiko SRPB55 Mens Black Ion Prospex Automatic Dive Watch
“Hand and automatic winding capabilities Power reserve: approximately 41 hours LumiBrite hands and markers Black ion finish with black silicone strap Water-resistant to 200 meters.”
Men’s Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Watch
“The Hamilton Field Mechanical watch is perfect for the outdoor enthusiast who rugged yet stylish. The timepiece boasts a 42mm stainless steel case with black dial. The dial features silver-tone luminescent hands and Arabic hour markers, military time, mechanical movement, scratch resistant sapphire crystal, and is water resistant to 50 meters. The watch secures comfortably and securely to your wrist with a green NATO strap and stainless steel buckle.”
SEIKO PROSPEX Save The Ocean Diver’s Watch
“Automatic winding type with manual winding mechanism.”
$1000-$5000 Price Range
Hamilton Timeless Classic Pan Europ
“This American Classic watch by Hamilton is the perfect complement to your wardrobe. The blue dial really pops and is shelled by a strong mineral crystal and sturdy 44MM stainless steel case. The black leather band will stay fastened without irritating your wrist making this watch perfect for everyday wear.”
Stainless steel case with a stainless steel bracelet. Uni-directional rotating black DLC bezel. Blue/black dial with luminous silver-tone hands and index hour markers.
Nomos Club Automat Date Men’s Watch
“This watch won’t let anything faze it. The extra-large date is legible in fog, on dark days, and stormy seas. Its extra-robust case can withstand whatever life brings.”
“Bronze case with a brown (nubuck) leather strap. Fixed bronze bezel. Black dial with luminous rose gold hands and Arabic numeral hour markers. Minute markers around the outer rim. Dial Type: Analog. Luminescent hands and markers.”
Tudor Divers Black Bay Bronze Grey Dial
“Like other models in the Black Bay line, the Black Bay Bronze model features a dial inspired by the TUDOR divers’ watches produced in the 1950’s. It also adopts the characteristic angular hands known as “snowflake” that appeared in the brand’s 1969 catalogue. Finally, the unprotected winding crown, like the holes drilled across the horns, are typical features of the first generations of TUDOR divers’ watches.”
Tudor Heritage Ranger Automatic Black Dial Tobaco Brown Leather Mens Watch
“Stainless steel case with a light brown bund leather strap. Fixed stainless steel bezel. Black dial with luminous hands and index hour markers. Arabic numerals mark the 3, 6, 9 and 12 o’clock positions.”
Luxury Watches 5K and up
Mens Tudor Black Bay GMT Red Blue Pepsi Watch
Omega
Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chronograph “Dark Side of the Moon”
An all black chronograph featuring a lightweight ceramic case.
Omega Speedmaster Chronograph Automatic Mens Watch
The watch that landed on the moon . . .
Rolex
Rolex Explorer II Stainless Steel Mens Watch
Rolex Explorer Oystersteel Black Dial 39mm Men’s Watch
Rolex Submariner Black Dial Stainless Steel Automatic Mens Watch
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