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If there’s one accessory every man needs to own, it’s a wristwatch. The right watch should be functional and attractive — a piece that adds to the wearer’s style.
While certain brands like Rolex and Breitling are often used as a symbol of status, it’s still possible to achieve a sophisticated look without spending a lot of money on your watch.
With a $ 500 budget, you can buy some of the best watches ever made, because many high-end ones are marked down from their original retail prices. Brands like Tissot, Raymond Weil, Movado, and Citizen all offer beautiful watches that can stand the test of time — in addition to telling it.
Whether your style in watches is minimal or more complex, you can find the right timepiece within your budget.
For those looking for a high-quality watch, we rounded up 10 of the best watches you can buy for less than $ 500 right now.
Check out our top choices below. And if you’re looking for watches at all price points, Jomashop is having a huge sale on designer watches with discounts up to 75% off.
Tissot Le Locle Powermatic 80 Watch
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Tissot is known for its Swiss-made luxury watches and the Le Locke Powermatic 80 is a great example of that craftsmanship. The watch features a silver stainless steel case and bracelet, a black dial, and Roman numerals on the hour markers. It’s automatic, so you’ll never need to put a battery in it.
Tissot Le Locle Powermatic 80 Watch, $ 369 (Originally $ 630)
Invicta Grand Diver Automatic Watch
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The Invicta Grand Diver makes a bold statement with its gold case and bracelet, bright blue bezel and dial. Ideal for sea lovers, this watch is waterproof up to 1,000 feet and uses an automatic movement with a 38-hour power reserve.
Invicta Grand Diver Automatic Watch, $ 296.46 (Originally $ 2,295)
Frederique Constant Classics Watch
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As the name suggests, this Freqerique Constant watch features classic styling. A simple white dial is housed inside of a gold case. A brown leather wristband completes the design.
Frederique Constant Classics Watch, $ 495 (Originally $ 1,395)
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