14 best watch brands for men

Men's watches are an essential attribute of appearance, designed to blacken the personality and good taste of its owner. Created in the 19th century, they did not immediately receive the approval of the masses. Military service served as a prerequisite for wearing them - in the heat of field battles soldiers were uncomfortable using pocket watches that were widespread at that time, so miniature chronometers were relocated to the wrist. These were the first prototypes, called "trenches" in honor of the place of use. But the final formation and spread of wristwatches received only in the 20th century, and since then they have undergone many external and internal changes.

Now mechanical and quartz watches are used primarily as an integral attribute of style, from which the burden of performing the main function has been carefully removed. They have become a kind of reflection of the status of a person and an “indicator” of his refined taste. The opposite concept is represented by a watch with the prefix "smart", however, in addition to timing, they also embodied other social possibilities. They are also sharpened by the style, the bias in which is done on the current achievements of the technological world (a kind of hi-tech). The most authentic, occupying an intermediate position, were electronic models of wristwatches, which found their audience in the face of athletes, military men and some adherents of casual style.

Due to the huge number of manufacturers and models, choosing the ideal wristwatch is not easy for yourself. It is necessary to take into account not only the cost of the product, but also the fame of the brand itself, since “pale copies”, competitors of well-known companies, are unable to produce high-quality products. Because of this, we carefully analyzed the available information and created for you a rating of the best brands of men's watches, divided into four thematic categories. To select nominees for the final top, we took into account the following criteria:

1. brand popularity among users, the number of positive and negative reviews;
2. opinion of professionals and reputable sources;
3. overall quality of products;
4. the value of the model range.

The best inexpensive brands of watches for men

3 Q & Q

Compared with competing companies, Q & Q is less well-known, but it is precisely it that is fully focused on the production of budget products. This is the case when low cost creates unnatural moderation, conservatism with a touch of classic or sustained simplicity. The purchase of such watches will not be considered a bad form for people of “great wealth”, since practically all of them look rich. An illustrative example of this is the analog version of the Q & Q A436-401 watch with a dial and bracelet, made under the form of gold with silver.

Q & Q also launches a series of rubberized watches for active leisure and sports: an example for this segment is the Q & Q model DG04-001.

Advantages:

• the company is focused only on the production of budget products;
• moderate design solutions, often making the watch more expensive;
• presence of a line of sports models.

Disadvantages:

• not detected.

2 Diesel

An Italian company that places great emphasis on creativity. The model range of watches from “Diesel” is a solid originality, which is expressed not only in the form of the dial or the materials used, but even in the banal color scheme or the filling of the chronometer space. Here you can find everything from classics on leather straps with a moderate analog dial (a good, but expensive example: Diesel DZ1145), ending with quite bold concepts like the budget Diesel DZ4310 or digital quartz DZ7187.

Along with creativity, the company also maintains good quality watches. Users (for the most part) speak positively about the experience of using their products, however, they note a certain satiety in appearance that comes after a long time of use.

Advantages:

• a variety of models that fit absolutely any style;
• Sustained quality, corresponding to the status of the company;
• a large number of budget models.

Disadvantages:

• sometimes excessive creativity that causes satiety.

1 Casio

Casio company manufactures a variety of products, focused on consumers of all levels of affluence. However, in one component they do not have to occupy: in spite of such a strong ranking of products by cost, they always achieve from a wrist watch if not ideal, then close to this quality.

As for the lineup, diversity also prevails here: from classic analogue clocks like Casio LIN -169-2A to “cosmic” Casio Edifice EFR-303D-1A, customized with an interesting dial in the form of a world map and combining alarm clock functions and stopwatch. Today it is probably one of the most reliable manufacturers of inexpensive wrist watches for men.

Advantages:

• extensive model range;
• coverage of several price segments at once (including everyone's favorite budget);
• high quality products;
• a large number of interesting design solutions.

Disadvantages:

• not identified.

The best wrist watches of the middle price segment

5 Swiss Military Hanowa

Nontrivial Swiss company whose history is worthy of a retelling and a considerable degree of admiration. Before the fundamental changes in the concept, this company was called Hanowa, which was formed by a combination of the founder’s name (Hans Noll) and the English word “watch”. Having existed in this version until the beginning of the 90s, the brand managed to make a lot of noise - the watches were produced in any way, up to visualization for clips, pendants and small pendants.

However, something (or rather lack of demand) made the company drastically revise the concept of further development, and after a short pause a new “classic” player appeared on the market - the trademark Swiss Military Hanowa. Released by order of the Swiss army, the watches of this company quickly overcame the “professional” barrier, becoming megapopular and in the mass consumer environment. The main advantages here are the average price level, the abundance of collections (both quartz and electronic), as well as bright, laconic design.

4 Emporio armani

Emporio Armani is another trend of the activities of the famous Italian designer, which incorporates the same originality, elegance and sophistication that permeates each new collection of master clothing. Initially, this brand had to accept the struggle imposed by electronic (superpopular at that time) wristwatches, which could only be overcome by a non-trivial approach to its own production. Armani went in the right direction, choosing a tactic to rely on ancient traditions and the custom of skilled craftsmen who were not afraid to experiment and implement new combinations in miniature products.

The result of all this was a huge collection of men's watches for every taste - from strict, almost “commanding” models to unpretentious and easy-to-understand fashion designs. Overwhelmingly, users approve of the brand’s activity, noting in reviews a reasonable price and high degree of durability of the finished product.

3 Orient

Japanese company, founded in 1901. Unlike competitors (within its own country) it specializes exclusively in the production of wristwatches, which naturally bears fruit. Production covers all price levels: the starting price for models is about five thousand rubles and reaches an impressive one hundred thousand (note: the model ORIENT EL02003H and identical to it). As for conditional representatives of the middle class, here we can note, on the whole, a pleasant appearance - the company is much more bold decisions that many people don’t like, but the commitment to the classics in this case was unshakable. Visual representatives: analogue ORIENT EL05002B and ORIENT DE00002W, made in the base steel color. As a result, we have another interesting brand that is popular with domestic users.

Advantages:

• coverage of almost all price levels;
• The prevailing classic look of watches.

Disadvantages:

• controversial decisions on the appearance of some model series.

2 Citizen

Another worthy representative of the Japanese side in the difficult work of making watches. As in the case with the leader of the rating, Citizen are among the elite manufacturers of top quality products, but focused on the average price segment. These include models of a more classic look, not distinguished by multifunctionality and bold solutions. A good example of a representative of the middle segment is Citizen AW1231-07E - a watch on a leather strap with an analog dial that runs on solar batteries.This is a restrained classic, moderately elegant, but very technological and practical. The complete opposite of it is the elite analog model Citizen AS4025-08E, saturated (or even supersaturated) with small elements of the chronometer. And let the last example belongs to the premium class, all this objectively reflects the breadth of the model range.

Advantages:

• more than 1000 models of watches in stock;
• adapted solar power system;
• wide range of prices (from budget to expensive models).

Disadvantages:

• not identified.

1 Tissot

Wristwatches from Tissot are positioned by many as representatives of the higher price segment, but this is only partly true. Despite more than a century and a half of the company's life history, Tissot has always been distinguished by moderate demands in terms of price (compared to the same Rolex). In turn, users received virtually unkillable watches, created according to the highest quality standards. In this line you will not find pretentiousness and violence of a creative - everything here is sustained in a conservative classical style and is not devoid of the splendor of luxury. As evidence, several opposing but worthy models from the extensive range can be cited: a wristwatch on a Tissot T035.617.16.051.00 leather bracelet, as well as steel with gold Tissot T031.410.22.033.00 made under the color scheme.

Advantages:

• an interesting model range with a predominance of calm (not fanciful) luxury and conservative design;
• compliance with the highest quality standards;
• almost unkillable clockwork.

Disadvantages:

• not detected.

The best premium watches

3 VICTORINOX

Another Swiss brand specializing in the production of various products. However, the multi-aspect production does not in the least prevent them from creating a wristwatch of the middle and higher price segment. VICTORINOX like no one else is committed to the classic style, which is why a series of watches with a leather strap deserves special mention - this is a genuine example of a perfect accessory for a business look (an example of an inexpensive, but gorgeous VICTORINOX V241645, made in beige and brown). The rest of the series does not differ in such catchiness and extravagance as the opponents in the category. This fact is decisive in the game of equals, because according to other characteristics, brands are almost on a par.

Advantages:

• a wide range of models covering the average and highest levels of value;
• great concepts in individual series.

Disadvantages:

• products lack originality.

2 Hublot

The representative of an extensive Swiss "family" of manufacturers of watches. Despite the relatively recent appearance in the world market in popularity, the Hublot brand can be compared with the famous "old men": Rolex and Tissot. A distinctive feature of the brand is the combination of the incompatible - this is how one can characterize the style that represents all models of watches, without exception. In addition, the approach to the creation of the geometry of the dial is interesting - Hublot presents many forms and variations, sometimes successful, sometimes not very. Nevertheless, the fact of finding a new, original and unfamiliar solution is worthy of praise. Yes, the watch is expensive, but those few of the Russian users who own them, and the experts agree on the quality of the brand as a whole.

Advantages:

• constant search for non-standard solutions;
• a combination of the new and the already proven old;
• excellent quality products.

Disadvantages:

• are missing.

1 Rolex

Known both old and young Swiss company that won the glory of the best manufacturer of luxury watches for the rich in this world.A decade ago, the presence of a person Rolex indicated a high status of the individual, really distinguished him from the crowd. Today, the attitude to this brand and accessory has changed - the watch of the eminent steel manufacturer is not an attempt to stand out, but a regular attribute of any wealthy (or, more likely, well-known, public) person. Talking about specific models of watches in the situation with “Rolex” is stupid - each of them has unique features, such as those that are not found in other variants. This is the main “highlight” of the brand - the constant readiness to bring to light something new, to present the next batch of creativity to the public and rich wallets. A great firm, which is simply not possible to love.

Advantages:

• a brand known to the whole world;
• always unique and (often) beautiful models of watches.

Disadvantages:

• Frank pretentiousness of individual models, spoiling the whole look.

Best sports watches

3 Luminox

The American brand Luminox was founded in 1989, when the permanent boss of the company Barry Cohen received a patent for the right to use the Swiss technology LLT. Its essence was the ability to highlight the watch dial - a very useful function for night voyages or deep-sea diving.

The first collection of Luminox watches launched on sale in 1993, and, it is worth saying, made a considerable impression on diving enthusiasts and people close to military service. This was followed by large government orders for equipping the US military with special versions, the development of new (inexpensive) collections and the long-awaited access to the world market. Today, the Luminox brand is still one of the most sought-after sportsmen of any kind. The main advantages of these watches are comfort, showiness and the absence of everything superfluous, which is reflected in the complementary feedback from consumers.

2 U.S. Polo

The manufacturer of classic quartz watches, however, is also a very strong opponent for the championship in the category of sports devices. We have to admit that the sports series from this brand is not as popular as its direct competitor in the category, but in general it is in steady demand among the active population. Flagship line - U.S. Polo assn. Sport Men's US9061 and U.S. Polo assn. Sport Men's US9057, - is a rubber watch with a wide and interesting dial that contains analog and digital displays for displaying time and additional readings (stopwatch and timer). Reliable mechanism, good lighting and overall design makes you think of the company only in a positive way, which, in fact, make happy users and even some experts.

Advantages:

• low price for models;
• interesting design decisions;
• high-quality Japanese mechanisms (there are suspicions that supplies are being made from Casio).

Disadvantages:

• not so popular brand.

1 Casio

Yes, yes, we really were not mistaken. Casio firm again occupies the leading position in the category, this time sports watches. There really is something to be proud of here: despite the almost flawless production of classic models, the Japanese did not stop there, but went further and relied on the development of special series for physical activity. What is worth mentioning one line of G-Shock, which for more than five years of history has gained incredible popularity among sports fans from around the world. Of course, there are other representatives in the model range of the company, but it was G-Shock that did better. As for the rest, Casio was said enough as early as its first appearance in the rating, and repetition is obviously not required.

Advantages:

• "Penetrative" line G-Shock - the most popular series of sports watches in the world;
• Excellent brand quality.

Disadvantages:

• not identified.

How to choose a good wrist watch

A brief excursion into the world of wristwatch brands does not give a clear definition of the choice of a particular model. Therefore, we recommend that you pay attention to the following important characteristics:

• The form. It's no secret that every person has an individual body structure, including the wrist and hand as a whole. If you have a wide wrist, then you should prefer a watch with a narrower strap, which will visually reduce the size of the hand. However, if the wrist is narrow, then in this case you will fit a watch with a strap of any width.
• Style. In this matter, it is better to build on a more preferable appearance. For the business style, moderate classic models are suitable, while the casual model accepts watches from any direction.
• Color scheme. Everything is simple - a bright personality requires a bright design. However, it is better for men to pay attention to neutral watches of gray, black, steel, gold or combined colors. For women, this limitation is absent, however, it is possible to overdo it in the presence of decorating "husk".
• Type of mechanism. At this stage there are three types of clockwork: the ancient mechanical, the good old quartz and innovative electronic. Which one to choose is up to you. However, the quartz-type mechanism is the most common and, at the same time, reliable.
• Brand popularity. Not fatal, but very important aspect on which the performance of the purchased products may depend. Of course, the brands listed in the rating are not exhaustive (at least, Japanese Seiko or Swiss Certina can also be included here). But when choosing a watch from another company, request a mandatory certificate of quality.
• Cost Standard for all products parameter, in no way reflecting the real situation on the market. Even cheap watches can work for decades. The main condition - proper maintenance and elementary accuracy in use.

Popular vote - who is the best manufacturer of watches for men?
We vote!

Casio

Tissot

Rolex

Diesel

Hublot

Citizen

Orient

Q & Q

VICTORINOX

U.S.Polo Assn.

Armani

Swiss army hanowa

Luminox

Total votes: 1080

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