From the battlefields of the two world wars to the present day, wristwatches have been one of the most important accessories for both men and women. But even though there are many different kinds of watches and watchmakers, not all of them live up to the hype and stand the test of time.

Not many people will look at a watch for what it is. Most people just use digital battery watches made of plastic to tell the time because they are easy and quick. But there are a few people who want a well-made, beautiful watch with automatic movement and are willing to pay thousands of dollars for it.

So as long as it's on your wrist, it will keep winding itself. These are the most well-known watches, and they tend to be on the more expensive end of the price range. But don't despair just yet. Even though most automatic watches are pricey, some good ones are also affordable.

But for the time being, I came to know that there are a lot of good watches out there that cost less than $500. These watches come from well-known brands like Seiko, Citizen, Swatch, Timex, and Orient, as well as from a few smaller brands that also make good watches in this price range. Here's a list of the best automatic watches under 500 that you should know about and maybe even add to your collection.

The watches on our list will cost less than $500 and have automatic movement inside. The few exceptions to the rule that everything must cost less than $500 will be listed below. As always, we can't include every possible watch that meets the criteria in this range.

Lastly, for this list to make sense, the watches will be put into the following style categories: It's simple logic, but it's worth saying again in the watch world, where we're often obsessed with the cleanest, most expensive, gold-covered watches. Yes, watches can be luxury items, and luxury items can be very pretty. But a watch can also just be the thing you wear on your wrist that tells the time and doesn't cost as much as a house. And if you want to quote us that cheap watch can still be amazing.

1. Best Automatic Dive Watch Under 500 – SEIKO Prospex Samurai SRPB51

Dive watches are used by those people who have professional divers or have an interest in conquering the depth of the ocean used these watches because these watches have very strong power or resistance against water at least 200meters (660 ft.) Other watches instead of it are more likely to turn people into watch bores however these are affordable watches. Any of these watches under $500 will make you feel good when you buy a dive watch in an affordable price range and even better when you wear it. Because it is dive and they are not cheap or chintzy. They do what you need for less money, and you should be saving anyway to send your kid to college.

KEY FEATURES

The Seiko watch under 500 dollars is a high-quality automatic watch that reserves power for 41 hours when you are not wearing it. The dial of the watch may appeal to everyone especially following in the footsteps of Seiko divers which water-resistant power up to 660ft and is robust, for water considerably as a diver’s watch should be but not too big or heavy.

The watch feels very comfortable on the wrist despite its size of 44mm with a brushed stainless steel band. It has a very accurate time and keeps to the minute same as with my phone after 11 days. I got it with a manual wind and since then just wearing it and feel satisfied.

In its photo, it shows the alignment look but another issue for some people so they comment that it is not perfect for them according to their wrist but I think it's within tolerance.

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2. Best Swiss Automatic Watches Under 500 – TISSOT V8 Swissmatic 316L

The Swiss company has a great reputation for making pieces that are both beautiful and useful. The stylish brand is also comfortable and works as an addiction for their user they cannot change the Swiss automatic movement watches brand that is fitted with the most reasonably priced and technically advanced automatic Swiss movement currently available on the market.

KEY FEATURES

The Tissot white Dial automatic watch is both simple and stylish. This watch has a black and white toned bezel or case made of stainless steel. Inside the case, there are lines for the hours and tiny marks for the minutes around the edge with three hands.

This attractive great automatic watch stands out because the date is clearly shown at the common three o'clock position and it can be resisted in water up to 100 meters deep. The case of this watch from Tissot is also resistant to scratches, and it comes with a strong and stylish silver strap now available within the V8 model.

Although I have a few high-quality automatic timepieces in my collection. It is a very great choice for those people who want to wear a heavy watch and are used to feeling the weight of the watch on their wrist because a weight of 6.63 ounces, can be a little bit weighty but everything seems to be going smoothly.

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3. Best Men’s Automatic Watches Under 500 – TIMEX M79

A man's best friend is his watch. A watch is the only thing in a man's wardrobe that is both stylish and useful. It can say something that nothing else can. Even though many people thought watches were dead because smartphones were more high-tech, the trend showed that from the beginning of the 2000s until the all-time low in watch sales in 2009, wristwatches are slowly making a comeback.

Guys, take a good look at these smart and stylish watch features.

KEY FEATURES

The Timex M79 is a very special brand in the round watch with a ridged bezel. Its production comes with a metallic polish aspect that sets it apart from the inferior stainless watch. It is a high-quality addition to the watch that will be protected from daily use by its scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and stainless steel casing a best stainless steel band offers a comfortable wearing experience.

This automatic watch can resist to water up to 50 Meters, it is appropriate for regular use, splash/rain resistance, or brief fun swimming sessions, but for diving, sauna, and bathing it is not suitable. Reserve the battery for 40 hours and lifetime repairs are provided for quality issues.

However, it is in classic luxury design which is mostly used on particular occasions but some people use it on daily basis.

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4. Best Men’s Automatic Watches Under 500 – SWATCH Irony Sistem51 YIS431

KEY FEATURES

The Skelton band is excellent with the movement in these Sistem 51 statues is extremely unique and unlike anything I've ever seen. Swatch Sistem51 Irony Automatic Watch resists water up to 100 feet good for causal rain where it can preserve power for up to 90 hours when it is away from the wrist.

It's possible to classify this as a micro-rotor system, although it's not a rotor that resembles the rotor hammer found in the majority of automatics in size. Instead, the rotor is a narrow, complete circle that wraps around the movement's entire back Skelton.

Although occasionally loud, it is very unlike any other automatic that I own or have seen. I am very glad to have added this stylish and cozy item to my collection.

The only significant fault is in the way it connects to the body, which uses a sectioned attachment rather than a conventional connection, making it difficult to replace with a strap or something else.

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5. Best Automatic Field Watches Under 500 – HAMILTON Khaki H70555533

The design of the dress both the watch's case and its straps takes its cues from the sleek racing cars that were popular in the 1960s. As a result, this dress timepiece is an excellent choice for anyone who appreciates antique items.

KEY FEATURES

It's such a fantastic and beautiful-looking clock with a strong leather strip with an extremely stylish and cool look practically any strap will look fantastic on a watch. The dial appears best in black color with a white color number which represents hours and small dots show the seconds along with the date displayed at 3 o’clock positions with a wonderful feature with laminated hands which become bright in the dark.

The 80-hour power reserve when the automatic watch is away from the human body. A brown leather strip with a shining finish attracts the consumer not only comfortable. It's made of silver-tone stainless steel, a three-hand watch with day and date functions, and mineral crystal that encases the Hand, along with a noticeable water-resistant feature of 100 meters (330 feet).

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6. Best Automatic Chronograph Watch Under 500 – BULOVA Archive Series Lunar Pilot

KEY FEATURES

The selection criteria for watches considered by users who choose affordable automatic watches are pricey, intricacy, history, and aesthetics. The automatic brand has three sub-dials for more details and each dial is given separate information.

The price should be normal between ranges up to 500 dollars. This watch offers water resistance of almost up to 50 meters. It has a 3 years warranty with the most accurate time with luminance hour and second hands and three small hands in the sub-dials. The number is written on the edges of the round dial to give the detail about hours and seconds.

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7. Best Women's Automatic Watches Under 500 – BULOVA 98P170

KEY FEATURES

This women's lovely mother-of-pearl face dial is in accumulation to a stainless steel case of 35 mm in diameter and a lovely band with a two-tone silver and golden hue. This run-on automatic movement energy armlet has a push-button clasp and is comprised of stainless steel links in two colors. The women’s automatic watch showed time with references to various locations.

Although this is waterproof up to 100 ft, it is not suitable for diving or snorkelling. It is a very delicate watch with a beautiful multicolor dial with geometrical shapes dot showing seconds and Arabic numbers representing the hours the use of women. The word “BULOVA” is written on the top of the dial which not only presents the brand but also gives a very cool look. A sub-dial is placed on one corner of the main dial.

A beautiful screw is embedded on one side used to control the time and adjust it according to the choice. Three beautiful hands become very prominent on the white color dial showing time in the form of hours. The weight of the watch is 11.36 ounces is a little bit weighty for women. Some users have objectionable reviews about it. Overall, it is an excellent choice for the ladies.

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8. Best Automatic Dress Watch Under 500 – ORIENT 'Bambino Version IV'

Dress watch, we think it would work just as well as a timepiece you wear every day because of how it looks and how it's made. We also think it's a great deal for how good it is and how much skill went into making it, given how reasonable the price is, under 500 dollars.

KEY FEATURES

The Orient Bambino Version 4 automatic dress watches have reasonably priced and gorgeous to look at. The movement is currently running at +5 seconds every day, which is once again impressive. Fantastic looks that remind me of the 1960s watches my father wore good construction with resistance to water up to 100 ft, so Scuba diving is not permitted in the water below 100ft, however, swimming and snorkelling are generally safe activities. However, while using nothing more expensive than crystal glass, these Orient watches cost the same as several others that employ sapphire crystals.

The finish quality astounded me for the price, and if I hadn't known the price, I would have given it a far higher rating. It rests quite comfortably on my wrist and the leather strap was more than suitable for a wide range of wrist sizes. Although it is one of the best automatic wristwatches available, most people find it absurd to wear it as an everyday watch.

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9. Best Seiko Automatic Watches Under 500 – SEIKO Presage SRPB43 Cocktail

The Seiko movement, which costs a little over USD 300 and is decent with roughly +6S/day on the one I got, replaces the movement that was utilized in the JDM version. This is just below the COSC +6S/day threshold for Swiss-made standards. So, I'll say that while not excellent, the accuracy is still acceptable.

KEY FEATURES

The numerical didn’t display on the watch which gives a wide and cool look, and the use of only makes instead of numbers makes it easy to read. The Seiko watch mechanisms that give it a durable design and enable it to satisfy extremely high standards. It has a classic design and is built with premium leather, the best deal, and the best tactical ring.

The strap, which is made of highly fashionable black with double-layer nylon, may be adjusted to accommodate wrists up to 8 inches in circumference. The unique feature is that its dark casing in black color and acrylic crystal causes the hands to glow which shows the times. It can withstand water for up to 200 meters (660 feet). It is highly robust for water not only scuba diving in water that is deeper but also, for swimming and snorkelling.

Seiko was founded at the same time as Audemars Piguet and even earlier than Rolex. The Swiss watch industry had been severely rattled by Seiko, which also sparked the historic Quartz revolution.

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10. Best German Automatic Watches Under 500 - GPW German Military

A German brand with a long history that goes back to 1925, almost 100 years ago. They got their reputation for making great watches by being one of the first companies to sell B-Uhr watches in the middle of the 20th century. Since they have kept making great watches in the classic Flieger style, they have added more modern styles to their collection.

KEY FEATURES

Excellent quality of this automatic watch’s dial can turn in one direction, as is both customary and functional. The stopwatch automatically comes to a stop after the digital timepiece's measurement reaches 60 minutes. With a lovely black bracelet composed of leather links and a safety clasp, it uses a classic method of telling time.

Although you may swim and snorkel there and scuba dive down to a limited depth. This GPW German Military Automatic watch simply contains crystal glass, but it costs the same as a few automatic watches that have more expensive components, including sapphire crystals and the bezel is resistant to scratches. The timekeeping is really precise and an automatic watch, don't be upset if you start to lose a second or two after a few days.

This business produces excellent timepieces and looks flawless Overall, it is unquestionably worth the cost. To be honest. I discovered that it was a brand-new watch I was overjoyed that the minor dings and scrapes on my previous one was no longer there.

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11. Automatic GMT Watch Under 500 - SEIKO 5 SRPD65

KEY FEATURES

The automatic watch has a very beautiful and romantic appearance with a wide dial which has numbers 10 to 50 and a small triangle representing the 12-o clock small circles shows the hours and tiny dots depict the seconds. It has laminates three-hand which revolve, and the word “SEIKO” is written on the top of the dial which looks very fit in it. It is water resistant up to 100 meters (330 ft) safe in rain and allowed one to scuba dive to a 100 meters depth and swim, snorkel, and dive there.

This particular modal was established in 2019 with a dedicated casing comprised of stainless steel beautiful zigzag design on the edges of the dial which gives a very different look to this one. A screw is placed on one side which controls the activities of watching we can adjust the time and date and day. The date can be seen at 3 o clock place which can be adjusted with the help of a screw. Overall, it is a good choice for those people who want to be active all day.

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12. Automatic Sports Watch Under 500 - SEIKO 5 Sports SKZ211K1

KEY FEATURES

This SEIKO 5 Sports SKZ211K1 Automatic Watch has a separate identity in the family of Seiko and more affordable watches for less than 500 dollars. The watch, like many Seikos, appears to be more expensive than it is. It is having a balanced weight of 11.2 ounces as compared to the other watches, heavy blocks of stainless steel like many modern watches.

If I take two days off from wearing it, I only need to start it once because of its strong battery reserve and feel wonderful on the wrist. No crystal scratches have occurred because it has a scratches-resistant power, and it also has a prominent water resistance of up to 200meters (660 ft). The three hands with glow show the time even to those people who have eye side problems such as, I can see the time without having to check my glasses.

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13. Automatic Pilot Watch Under 500 - CITIZEN JY8078-01L Promaster Skyhawk A-T

KEY FEATURES

The atomic and global time functions, something about appearance and style truly drew attention. The Promaster version and I were impressed with how the 3, 6, and 9 were organized as well as the short presentation at 4:00. Some of the numerals and letters are small and distinct. The bezel has superb polish. The size is extremely manageable of the strip and is unquestionably smaller than many of the current monster watches available.

The date and day are visible on the particular place at 3 o clock detail descriptions are given by the dial of this watch one sub-dial is presented on the top of the dial with two small hanging white and yellow colors. The main hands are three with a glow the hour and minute hands are white colors whenever second hands are yellow in color.

The zigzag pattern on the edges of the watch’s dial makes it stylish and attractive on these edges small numbers are presented in the global time zone which is the most attractive attribution of this clock. You have to study this watch carefully and learn the miner details of different aspects. The strap with pure black leather decorated with yellow thread which is very prominent can be adjusted according to the wrist size. It’s very cool and comfortable attractive and stylish.

The small display must be pulled to the first position and switched to calendar mode to use the date function, which is one very minor drawback. They could have added more functionality to the 4:00 button given that you can quickly switch between home time and the second time by hitting both side buttons simultaneously (Which is wonderful!). But that is a minor criticism about the timing which switches from one to another and some written complications.

Additionally, I adore the watch overall. Very comfy, has a wonderful lume, and has a high spot in my wear cycle. Extremely simple to read.

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Conclusion

In conclusion, automatic watches under $500 are strongly advised since they enable you to experience high-quality timepieces at a very great price, giving you satisfaction and confidence. Investing in a watch that looks good and offers lots of benefits to make your life easier makes sense. The lower cost of automatic watches not only makes them more affordable for you financially, but they also allow you to enjoy wearing watches that are more real, fashionable, and superior in every aspect to those made by more expensive brands.

Last but not least, these automatic watch brand is appropriate for everyone, particularly for those who want to flaunt their confidence and competence. Due to the distinctiveness of this brand item, people are drawn to it and begin a discussion about it. Automatic watches are strongly advised because they will greatly enhance your valuable presence and personality.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which one is the best automatic watch under $500 according to the Reviews and suggestions?

• • Seiko Prospex Samurai - Best Overall
• • Seiko 5 SNZG09K1 - Best Automatic Transmission
• • Orient Mako II - Best Boat for Diving
• • G-Shock GWM5610 - Best Digital Device
• • The Q Timex Reissue Falcon Eye - Best Appearance
• • Citizen Chandler Eco-Drive - Best Chronograph

2. Are automatic watches better than manual ones?

Quartz watches are still excellent, although automatic watches outlast quartz watch by a wide margin. The reputation of automatic watches as being durable has survived the years despite all of these difficulties. Another important aspect that influences people's perceptions of automatic clocks as being superior to quartz ones is the use of premium materials.

3. What drawbacks exist with automatic watches?

Over time, an image's accuracy declines, and over time, the accuracy of these timepieces tends to decline. As one might expect given the expensive price, this is somewhat underwhelming. It could be necessary to periodically consider tuning it up, which is done at an additional cost.

4. How long until an automated watch quits functioning if it is not damaged?

How long before a self-winding watch stops when it is not worn? It is reliant on how your watch is ticking. When fully wound, the majority of automatic clocks have a power reserve of 40 to 50 hours. Some of the more expensive models feature batteries that can last for several days or even longer.

5. Do automatic watches need batteries?

The only timepieces that work adequately even without a battery are mechanical watches, both automatic and manual. A mechanical watch has a component called a mainspring that stores and then releases energy. An oscillating rotor is spun by the wearer's natural movements, which in turn twists the mainspring in an automatic clock.