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2015 Best Timepieces for Men Under $200

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2015 Best Timepieces for Men Under $200

Owning a luxury timepiece is indeed worth aspiring for; however, they are usually beyond the budget range of most people. Fortunately, certain brands offer wristwatches that provide extremely good value for money, allowing you to look your best while staying economical. Here are seven watches that you can purchase without spending more than $200.

Emporio Armani 5905

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The 5905 is a timepiece that bears the prestigious Armani name. This stylish sport watch pairs a round stainless steel case in rose gold tone, with a stainless steel bracelet wrapped in black silicone. A stationary bezel tops the case, surrounding an expansive black dial containing white and rose gold tone accents. Displayed on it are linear time indices and Arabic numbers in 5-minute increments; rose gold tone-outlined luminous hands; 60-second, 30-minute and 24-hour chronograph sub-dials; and a rectangular date window. Other valuable attributes provided by this affordable timepiece include an accurate quartz movement and water resistance up to 50 meters.

Luminox 3001

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A true diver’s watch, the quartz-powered Luminox 3001 features 200-meter water resistant polyurethane case, strapped to the wrist with a black, buckled strap that is likewise made from polyurethane. It is equipped with Luminox’s innovative illumination system, which makes use of self-powered micro-gas lights that make the hands and indices on the dial, as well as markers on the bezel glow a hundred times brighter than other luminous watch models. The dial is designed for maximum legibility, with bold Arabic numbers and white hands clearly visible against the black backdrop.  A unidirectional, count-up bezel encircles the dial, its corrugated edges allowing an easier grip. Completing the durable construction of this timepiece is a protective sapphire crystal lens and a double gasket crown.

Casio GA1000-9G

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With its numerous features, this black and gold-colored timepiece certainly exceeds its price tag. Like all Casio G-Shock watches, it is shock resistant; but more than that, it is also water resistant to 200 meters and provides functionalities that include auto calendar, world time, countdown timer, stopwatch and alarm. With its digital compass and thermometer capabilities, you can even employ the watch to take direction and temperature readings. At par with the watch’s usability is its robust construction, which makes use of a black resin case and band; in addition to the scratch-proof mineral crystal that protects the digital and analog display dial. For precision timekeeping, the Casio GA1000-9G utilizes a quartz movement.

Bulova 98E003

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Look your sharpest with the Bulova 98E003. It matches a black stainless steel case with a black, triple-link bracelet that contains silver tone accents and fastened with a deployment buckle. A total of 34 diamonds adorn the watch face, embedded on the stationary bezel and utilized as hour markers on the black mother-of-pearl dial. The hands, which track time accurately using a quartz movement, are in grey and white. Two sub-dials demonstrate the watch’s day and date complications while a third displays the time in 24-hour format. Being water resistant to 100 meters, this timepiece is suitable for swimming and snorkeling but not diving.

Tommy Hilfiger 1791066

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Wear the Tommy Hilfiger 1791066 to add style to your casual outfits. Its 46-millimeter, round stainless steel case is linked to a brown leather band with contrast stitching details. Topping the case is a bezel with a 0-60 scale etched on its surface, enclosing an eye-catching blue dial that sits under a protective mineral crystal window. Displayed on it are Arabic numerals that mark the hours, while minute indices line the inner concave ring. Luminous hands are also shown, along with day, date and 24-hour sub-dials. Two pushers and a crown are found on the right side of the case, their accents matching the colors found on the dial.

Citizen AU1065-58E

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Elegance in utter simplicity is what the Citizen AU1065-58E exemplifies. This dress watch features a black ion-plated stainless steel case and a 3-link bracelet with a push-button fold-over clasp. A matte black dial dominates the watch face, exhibiting a very streamlined design. Aside from the glossy hour and minute hands, the only elements found on it are the rectangular date window at the 3 o’clock position, the solitary hour marker at the 12 o’clock position, and the brand’s grey logo. Fitted with Citizen’s solar- Eco Drive technology, the watch is powered by light. It also uses a Japanese quartz movement to keep track of time and is water resistant to 30 meters.

Seiko SSC295P1

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For less than $200, you get to enjoy the various features that this timepiece offers. Its casual design is undeniably eye-catching, pairing a round stainless steel case with a military green strap made of nylon. A durable hardlex crystal lens covers the dial, which displays luminous hour marks and hands, in addition to linear minute indices and compass markings on the outer rim. Also shown are three timer sub-dials for the watch’s chronograph and alarm functions; and a rectangular date window at the 3 o’clock position. Being a Seiko Solar watch, the SSC295P1 is solar-powered and runs on a quartz movement. Additionally, it is water resistant to 100 meters.

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