12 Stylish Watches Under $300 That Don't Look Cheap

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. Timex offers the Marlin watch in a multitude of case and dial finishes. Each option comes paired with a well-crafted 20-millimeter leather band that's easy to swap.

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The affordable Casio DW5600-1V is a remake of the company's iconic first-ever G-Shock, so it's a must-have for any digital watch collector. The digital movement of the rugged watch has essential timekeeping features that include an alarm, a countdown timer, and a stopwatch, among many others. The watch is water-resistant to 200 meters.

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This keenly priced Citizen Promaster is a great entry-level diver watch. It has a utilitarian design, a 43-millimeter stainless steel case, and the company's light-powered, signature Eco-Drive movement. A comfy polyurethane strap and a robust 5-year warranty make this an excellent pick in its price range.

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If all-black-everything is your style, look no further than this MVMT watch. The all-black appearance of the 41-millimeter watch ensures it'll look damn good with most of your wardrobe for everyday use (say no to super flashy watches!). For only $140, this watch is great for the guy who believes in cost per wear.

The Victorinox Swiss Army I.N.O.X. is tougher than any other watch on this list. It has been designed to survive through 130 endurance tests, which include the watch being run over by an actual tank. The Swiss Made I.N.O.X. is also water-resistant to 200 meters. 

This variant (pricier ones are also available) has a stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, and quartz movement. It's backed by a 3-year warranty.

You don't need to spend big money to put an automatic watch from a big-name manufacturer on your wrist. This gold-tone Seiko 5 has a 37-millimeter case, which is rather small by today's standards, yet still impossible to remain unnoticed. We like that Seiko has paired the case with a matching bracelet. The automatic movement of the timepiece has day/date complication and a display back.

Versace, Versace, Versace, for an affordable price! Versus (the diffusion line of Versace) has some stylish and sporty wrist watches to add a fun pop of color to your daily look. 

The 43-millimeter case with a mineral crystal face goes sporty with a silicone band featuring the Versace logo, for a playful, yet tasteful look that’s just bold enough to be worth the price tag. 

Become the man of steel (well, kind of!) with this elegant Skagen watch. Our favorite features of this durable and lightweight titanium watch are the stylish steel-mesh strap that's easy to change via a quick-release pin setup. The quartz movement of the timepiece has a date complication by the 6 o'clock position.

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Sneakerheads can now rock a watch to match their cool AF footwear. G-Shock has products inspired by today's popular kicks. This timepiece, in orange with pops of purple, has a fresh and sporty look that we can definitely kick it with. 

Best of all, it has Bluetooth connectivity and a built-in fitness tracker, which will help you keep tabs on your step count and daily fitness goals in a mobile app.

Sporting a snazzy watch is always the right move to add to your mix of cord, leather or silver thin bracelets. The Beekman — inspired by a racing watch the designer discovered in the Timex archives from the ‘60s — features a tachymeter scale to calculate the speed of moving objects in the shape of a swirl on the cream-colored dial. The fun feature, along with a croc-patterned leather strap on this sophisticated watch, can make anyone feel the need for speed. 

Priced well below $300, this automatic watch by Orient has design, craftsmanship, and features worthy of a much higher price tag. Crafted in Japan, the movement of the watch has day and date complications, as well as a sub-dial that showcases the sun and the moon. 

Other key features of the timepiece include a sapphire crystal, display back, and stylish leather strap. There are several case and dial finishes to pick from. 

Swatch is rereleasing one of their most lustworthy watches for a minimal, yet edgy affordable watch from the late '80s. The simple black “X” dial with a silicone strap gives a graphic accent to your daily wardrobe with an alternative feel (the original style was a hit with the young punk crowd), especially when paired with minimalist metal bracelets.