Best Watches Under £500 For Men
Whether you’re looking for affordable men’s watches for you, or maybe the best watch for less than £500 to give as a gift, we’ve made it easy for you and carefully chosen our top picks for the best men's watches under £500.
Searching for your dream watch for under £500? Featuring stylish automatic, chronograph and Swiss watches from world-known brands, our selection of top watches under £500 are the perfect present for someone special.
“From Swiss-made Tissot watches to designer favourites like BOSS and Emporio Armani, our selection of watches for under £500 are perfect for casual wear, special occasions, and everything in-between.” - Bruce, Head of Watches.
Plus, did you know you can save on watches from world-known brands in our up to 50% off summer sale? Save on diamonds, jewellery and watches to love.
Best Watches Under £500
Tissot PRX 40mm Men’s Watch - £335
Inspired by the Tissot watches of the 1970s, this Tissot PRX 40mm Men’s Watch is designed for those with an appreciation for retro styles and ingenuity. Tissot watches are Swiss-made, which makes them a really impressive brand for their price point, and guarantees that they’ll perform outstandingly, making them one of the best watches under £500.
The ombré blue dial is the star here with its striking, deep tone. The iconic Tissot PRX slim and evocative design is what makes this timepiece one that we’re not going to forget about any time soon. The stainless steel bracelet gives this timepiece the perfect vintage watch look with a sophisticated feel, and it makes one of the most unforgettable gifts for the retro-style watch lover in your life.
Find out more about Tissot and the iconic collections in our Guide To Buying A Tissot.
Emporio Armani World Explorer 43mm Chronograph Men's Watch - £359
For a fashionable watch with robust construction and statement style, this Emporio Armani World Explorer 43mm Chronograph Men's Watch is the ultimate choice. With a daring dark blue dial, matching bezel and iconic designer detailing, it’s a timepiece the designer-lover in your life will adore.
Boasting a water resistance of 100m, a quartz movement and a date window, it never misses a beat. Equipped with a resilient stainless steel and gold tone case with a matching bracelet, Emporio Armani watches are one of the best watch brands under £500. Plus, if you’re looking for gift ideas to really impress him, he can pair it with a matching Emporio Armani jewellery piece.
Bulova Modern 44mm Chronograph Men’s Watch -was £349, now £209
Looking for the best watches for less than £500 with a truly bold aesthetic? This Bulova Modern 44mm Chronograph Men’s Watch boasts a grey stainless steel case and matching bracelet, and captures a sleek monochrome finish. With a chronograph dial and striking red detailing, it will definitely make him smile.
Powered by Bulova’s highly precise quartz movement, it’s stylish and effortlessly practical. This Bulova watch will be a timepiece to treasure - and one of our best watches under £500. Boasting a water resistance of 100m, it’s durable enough for him to wear from day ‘til night and the ultimate choice if he has an active lifestyle. And now, you can save 40% on this timepiece in our summer sale.
If you’re looking for a Swiss watch, discover our 10 Best Swiss Watches Under £1,000, for exceptional timepieces from luxury brands.
Emporio Armani 43mm Men's Watch - £199
Needing a timepiece that combines functionality with fashion? Emporio Armani watches are synonymous with quality and style and this Emporio Armani 43mm Men's Watch is no different. Not only designed to be a bold and beautiful timepiece, it’s also water resistant to 50m, boasting a date window for a handy feature.
One of the top watches under £500, this watch is fastened with a stainless steel bracelet and features a 43mm stainless-steel case and bezel. Displaying the iconic branding, the black dial is enhanced by silver tone baton hour markers and a date window, for both a fashionable and practical purchase. A wonderful gift idea if he loves a sophisticated timepiece.
Seiko Presage Cocktail Time 'Blue Moon' 40.5mm Automatic Men’s Watch - £349
This Seiko Presage Cocktail Time 'Blue Moon' 40.5mm Automatic Men’s Watch blends timelessly vintage design and outstanding performance together flawlessly. Its blue dial and stainless steel bracelet make this timepiece one of the best gifts - especially if they’re a retro watch enthusiast who needs a classic wrist partner to suit every occasion.
Count every second in exceptional precision with this timepiece, equipped with an automatic movement that comes complete with a power reserve of 41 hours. With precision and accuracy the brand is renowned for, Seiko is one of the best watch brands under £500.
BOSS Tyler 43mm Stainless Steel Men’s Watch - was £199, now £159
This BOSS Tyler 43mm Stainless Steel Men’s Watch features classic BOSS style and sophistication in a sleek black dress watch. We love the combination of the dark dial, stainless steel bracelet, and gold tone accents. If you’re looking for the best watches under £500, this has got to be on your wish-list.
Perfect as a special gift too, this timepiece is one to wear all day, every day, and thanks to the precise quartz movement and practical 50m water resistance, it’s robust enough for everyday wear, too. Plus, this watch features 20% off in our summer sale.
Tissot PR 100 40mm Chronograph Men’s Watch- £355
Keep it sleek with this Tissot PR 100 40mm Chronograph Men’s Watch. The stainless steel case and bracelet give it a smart aesthetic for the dad who loves a watch he can wear from day until night-time. On our list of best watches for less than £500, it’s just as functional as it is stylish.
The dark blue dial with a chronograph function really stands out, as well as the handy date window - a truly timeless selection for top watches for under £500, and with its Swiss-made movement, it’s perfect as a gift he’ll treasure too.
If you’re looking to enter the world of luxury watches, discover Our Top Ten Entry-Level Luxury Watches for our top picks.
Seiko 5 Sports SNXS ‘Beige Chinos’ Classic Sports 37.4mm Automatic Men’s Watch - was £340, now £240
One of the best watches under £500 for someone who needs a robust yet suave timepiece, this Seiko 5 Sports SKX GMT 42.5mm Automatic Watch exudes a cool, vintage aesthetic. Sculpted in a stainless steel case and matching bracelet, the ivory dial gives it a retro edge, perfect for someone who loves a timeless watch.
One of the best gifts for someone who loves a minimalist style, the refined dial and day/date window capture the essence of the ‘70s Seiko 5 Sports models. Whilst the automatic movement boasts Seiko’s precision timekeeping, a contemporary upgrade for this nostalgic timepiece. Did you know this watch has 29% off in our summer sale now, too?
Need a little more help and inspiration? Our Watch Buying Guide is here to help you find the timepiece that suits you and your lifestyle perfectly. Or, discover Our Top Ten Entry-Level Luxury Watches for more top watch picks.
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