32 Beginner Watches That Feel Timeless
There's a certain kind of irony in the fact that watches are among the most timeless accessories you can invest in. In recent years, especially, we've seen platforms like Dimepiece emerge to not just demystify the old-school timepiece market, but also make room for women in a historically male-dominated space.
The vintage jewelry trend has inspired many not as familiar with this world to revisit analog watches. The more simple and streamlined the design, the better — and there's still so much room for play, through the type of strap or the shape of the face or the color of the metal. Not only is knowing the time practical, but wearing a watch can also be the punctuating detail that elevates the most casual of outfits. (It works for me even in a plain T-shirt and jeans.)
If you're starting off your timepiece journey and are looking to test the waters — maybe before diving deeper or splashing out on pieces from the Cartiers and Rolexes of the world — we've rounded up some of our favorite classic-look watches for the budget-conscious, starting as low as $50. (The priciest one is $2,750.) Familiarize yourself with some of the new players in the market, from Breda to Chris Air to Hey Harper to Talley & Twine.
Breda Jane Watch, $195, available here
Fossil Raquel Gold-Tone Stainless Steele Watch, $195, available here
Longines Dolcevita Watch, $1,425, available here
Pascal Oval Bubble Diamond Watch, $195, available here
Porsamo Bleu Karolina Diamond Watch, $420, available here
Swatch Minimix Watch, $135, available here
Movado Moda Watch, $795, available here
Shinola The Derby 30mm, $850 $425, available here
Zadig & Voltaire Ceclia Watch, $419, available here
Timex x Jacquie Aiche Legacy Tiger's Eye Tribe 36mm Watch, $350, available here
Hey Harper DNA Black Watch, $190 $152, available here
Michele Meggie Two-Tone Watch, $1,895, available here
Nixon Time Traveler Watch, $125, available here
Mandeaux Auteaux Watch, $1,500, available here
Citizen Silhouette Crystal Watch, $295 $236, available here
Balmain Watches Beleganza Diamond Two-Tone Bracelet Watch, $620, available here
Asorock Watches Silver/Blue Turquoise Dial Goddess Watch, $199 $150, available here
Vanna Amare Sandstone Watch, $495, available here
Ferragamo Lace Rose Gold & Stainless Steele Square Watch, $1,245 $623, available here
Coach Liz Watch 24 MM, $100, available here
Armitron Tilly Watch, $75, available here
Skagen Anita Lille Bracelet Watch, $145, available here
Heaven Mayhem The Icon Watch, $280, available here
Fendi Forever 16MM Stainless Steele Bracelet Watch, $1,550 $775, available here
Caitlyn Minimalist Vintage Seiko Square Two Tone Watch, $149, available here
Unode50 Sterling Silver-Plated Metal Strap Watch, $355 $248, available here
Brighton Montecito Reversible Watch, $148, available here
Cendre Oscar Watch, $142, available here
Talley & Twine White & Silver Watch, $175, available here
Chris Aire Parlay Chronograph Swiss Made Quartz Caliber Watch, $2,750, available here
Springbreak Watches Charlotte Gold Petite Crystal Bracelet Watch 32mm, $95, available here
Benson By Marcel Cardinal Purple Rose Watch, $185, available here
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