There is, perhaps, no menswear staple more classic than the wristwatch. Take Koon’s gold watch in Pulp Fiction, or 007’s high-tech timepieces: the best watches for men tell a story and time, while elevating any outfit.
A men’s watch also presents the opportunity to show our personality. Looking for wristwear that’s all business? Invest in a leather-banded dress watch. Or maybe you need a tough timepiece made for outdoor adventures, like a field or diving watch. With so many options to choose from, wading into the watch game can be overwhelming, but we’ve got you covered. So dive into our roundup of the 16 best watches for men right now, so you can stay on time.
Best: Digital
TAG HEUER
Connected Calibre E4,
42mm steel case on orange rubber strap, ($2600)
Best: Design
ARCIS
The Libeccio,
42mm stainless steel case on embossed alligator grain brown leather strap, ($1390)
Best: Military
CITIZEN Promaster Sky,
42.5mm stainless steel case on green nylon strap, ($825)
Longines Spirit Titanium,
40mm titanium case on black synthetic strap, ($3200)
Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic, 43mm ceramic case on ceramic bracelet, ($5275)
Citizen Promaster Sky,
42.5mm stainless steel case on green nylon strap, ($825)
Best: Chrono
Breitling Super Chronomat B01 44, 44mm Stainless steel case on blue rubber strap, ($11,990)
Seiko Prospex Speedtimer 1964 Chronograph Recreation, 42.5mm Steel case on black crocodile leather strap, ($3815)
Hublot Big Bang Unico Berluti Aluminio, 44mm titanium case on black rubber and Berluti-patinated leather strap, ($35,100)
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, 40mm 18ct yellow gold case on Oysterflex bracelet, ($47,350)
Best: Diving
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Titanium,
43mm titanium case on green fabric bracelet, ($16,749)
Victorinox I.N.O.X Professional Diver Titanium,
45mm titanium case on blue hand-woven paracord strap, ($1395)
Maurice Lacroix Aikon Venturer,
38mm stainless steel case on stainless steel strap, ($3890)
Certina DS Super PH500M, 43mm stainless
steel case on black fabric strap, ($1237)
Best: Dress
Tudor 1926, 39mm steel case on brown leather strap, ($2896)
Tag Heuer Carrera, 41mm stainless steel case on stainless steel bracelet, ($4450)
Omega De Ville Trésor Co-Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds, 40mm 18ct yellow gold case on leather strap, ($26,650)
