What time is it? It's time for you to grow up and get a clean, quality watch. Wearing jewelry might not be your thing but when you're dressing up, having a timepiece isn't optional, it's a completely necessary accessory. Glancing at your cell phone to check the time while rockin' a suit just isn't a good look. Now, we know what you're thinking: good watches may be a necessity, but they're also expensive. That's where we come in. We wouldn't want you to blow a whole (or a couple) paychecks on a watch, so we looked around and found five of the best watches available this fall priced under $500. You're welcome.
WATCH: TOYWATCH BLACK PLASTERAMIC
WHY IT'S COOL: Everyday cool ceramic looking plastic make-up with crystal markers and a rotating bezel gives Chanel a run for its money.
FEATURES:
• Black Dial with Crystal Markers
• Stainless Steel and Black Bezel
• Size: 41 mm / 1.61 inch
Click here to Buy It Now at ToyWatch USA, $225
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WATCH: TSOVET SVT-CS74
WHY IT'S COOL: Grown sea man. The wrist compass was worn by Black Sea surveyors in the '50s.
FEATURES:
• Swiss quartz movement
• 47 mm case
• hand applied 6 screw case back
Available at Fred Segal Man, $425
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WATCH: MICHAEL KORS MK8107
WHY IT'S COOL: Good for a date night. Black polyurethane and stainless steel bracelet and round case would impress your girl.
FEATURES:
• Black chronograph dial features silvertone stick indices & numerals, logo, date window
• Three subdials and quartz movement
• Water resistant to 100 meters
Click here to Buy It Now at Zappos, $199
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WATCH: NIXON THE SPENCER
WHY IT'S COOL: Classic and custom 50 meter stainless steel with chamfered hardened mineral crystal and triple is great if your crunching numbers at work.
FEATURES:
• 41 - 47 MM from 3 to 9 o'clock position
• Alarm functionality
• Ability to handle shallow swimming submersion
Click here to Buy It Now at Tactic, $240
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WATCH: MOSCHINO TIME FOR VINTAGE
WHY IT'S COOL: Great casual watch for any occasion and polished silver-tone hands keeps a clean look.
FEATURES:
• Quart movement
• Analog date display
• Black dot markers
Available at Moschino, $170
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eLone October 30th, 2009 at 06:48 PM
Those watches are horrible and the first one isn't a Chanel rip off it's a Rolex Submariner copy. The best watch that gets the most compliments under $500 is the Citizen Nighthawk, in all black metal. Just try not to tell people it's a Citizen. Usually they say "Oooo wow, nice watch who makes it?" "Citizen." "Oh..."
aalqadaffi October 30th, 2009 at 07:17 PM
They didn't say it was a Chanel rip off. They said it gives Chanel a run for it's money. Which probably means that if you're into the Chanel Superleggera J12 but can't afford it (I am, and I can't) then that one is a good alternative (and it is). And are you kidding me, a Citizen watch? Over a Tsovet, or Michael Kors? I'm face palming hard right now.
damien October 30th, 2009 at 08:46 PM
realy? Michael Kors watch? i realy rather stick with citizen. Tsovet, maybe. NIXON more like it (only swiss made but). I wonder where are all the real watch companies. Tissot? Technomarine? Botta? and Citizen does make great quality watch.
iwc Portuguese November 2nd, 2009 at 12:30 AM
Nice watch it should be at great choice for gifts.
Tallarino January 25th, 2010 at 06:33 AM
That watches are ugly as shit!!!...