It’s About Time You Switched to a Gold Watch

The Seiko SNE036 gold watch is an excellent sub-$100 option with a reasonably sized, 37-millimeter case that's water-resistant up to 30 meters. The timepiece comes on a metal bracelet, so it looks considerably more upmarket than its price tag suggests. 

Seiko has equipped the SNE036 timepiece with a solar-powered movement with day and date complications, and a 10-month power reserve — so you won't have to worry about battery replacements. 

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The Zodiac Olympos automatic watch is a nod to one of the Swiss watchmaker's iconic timepieces from the past. An Esquire favorite, the Olympos has a 37.5-millimeter stainless steel case, shaped like a manta ray, just as the original was from decades ago. 

The gold dial of the watch has a quarter finish, which we really like as it's accented perfectly by the elegant Olympos leather strap. It's as durable as it is beautiful, as it's water-resistant to 50 meters. 

In case you find all-gold timepieces a tad overwhelming, consider this Victorinox Swiss Army Maverick variant. Its high-grade stainless steel case and bracelet have a two-tone finish, which includes eye-catching gold accents. The hands and dial indexes of the watch are also treated with gold. 

The Maverick has a top-notch quartz movement with a date complication. It's water-resistant up to 100 meters, and it comes backed by a 3-year warranty.  

This all-metal Casio G-Shock pays homage to the brand's iconic first offering from well over three decades ago. The timepiece is high-tech and fashionable in equal measure. 

The gold-plated, attention-commanding watch is packed with features, headlined by a solar-powered movement. In addition to the usual long list of handy timekeeping features, the latter can sync with atomic clocks worldwide, as well as connect to your smartphone via Bluetooth.

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The Marlin automatic watch is easily the nicest watch Timex currently offers. With an elegant 40-millimeter case and a domed crystal, it pays homage to a 1960s timepiece from the popular maker of affordable watches.

We like that Timex offers the Marlin watch in a multitude of case and dial finishes. Each option comes paired with a well-crafted leather band.

The Casio Vintage Series F-91WM-9A is an incredibly affordable digital pick that's full of character. Its key features include a compact and lightweight case that weighs less than an ounce, a comfortable resin band, and a digital movement with a host of built-in features.

We like that the timepiece has a built-in LED light for viewing time in poor lighting conditions. Overall, given its impulse-buy pricing, it's totally worth your attention. 

Yes, today's best smartwatch is also available in gold! This particular Apple Watch Series 4 variant has a stainless steel case with a striking gold finish, coupled with a matching Milanese Loop bracelet. 

The smartwatch has an excellent OLED display and optional cellular connectivity among its key features. Other highlights of the wearable gadget include an ECG-capable heart-rate sensor, GPS, and top-notch battery life.

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This splurgeworthy mechanical timepiece by Breitling is a variant of the company's legendary Navitimer pilot watch, made from red gold. It is deservedly impossible to remain unnoticed on your wrist. The overall attention to detail applied in the craftsmanship of the watch is nothing short of astounding. 

The Navitimer 1 has a high-quality chronograph movement, developed in-house by Breitling. It has a chronometer certification, as well as a robust 70-hour power reserve. 

The vintage-inspired Seiko Prospex Diver SRPC44 gold watch delivers a lot of presence for the money. Its massive cushion-shaped case harks back to the Japanese manufacturer's long history of making superb dive watches with an affordable price tag.

The automatic movement displays day and date, and it comes with a solid 41-hour power reserve. The black dial has superb lume for easy low-light readability, as expected from a proper diving tool. 

Crafted from rose gold, the Zenith El Primero Chronomaster 1969 timepiece has a mechanical chronograph movement, developed in-house by the watchmaker. We really like that the dial of the watch has an opening, which allows you to marvel at the movement's intricacy.

The watch has a 42-millimeter case, which is water-resistant up to 100 meters. In a manner befitting its price tag, it comes on a high-quality leather strap with a rose gold buckle.