Looking for a fun new watch that won't bust your budget?
I'm a little obsessed with watches right now but with a kid in college and multiple teenage drivers to insure, I feel guilty splurging on the nice watches on my wish list.
If that's relatable, here's a guide to five great-looking watches you can buy today for under $100.
Each of these watches is what I call "dad friendly" which means:
nice looking
can take a beating
good value for the money
The Full List of Dad Friendly Watches Under $100
I'm going to drop this list of the watches right here, then we'll go through the list to look closer at each watch...
Casio MDV106-1A
Timex Weekender
Swatch Rinse Repeat
Timex Expedition North Sierra
Casio MRW200H-1BV
The Casio MDV106-1A
If you want the look and feel of a much more expensive watch, this Casio diver-style watch will deliver.
This piece features classic black-and-white colors and a sporty black resin band.
The Casio MDV106-1A would fit in at the office and by the pool.
The Timex Weekender
If you're looking for the best all-around combination of looks, durability, quality and price it's tough to beat the Timex Weekender.
The Timex Weekender features a clean, minimalist design that feels nostalgic to me. And for lots of guys, the Weekender is their first introduction to interchangeable straps.
The Swatch Rinse Repeat
The Swatch Rinse Repeat is a little treat for the dads out there who grew up in the 80s.
One thing I love about swatch is they're so good at making colorful, attention-grabbing watches but at the same time they're masters at clean, contemporary designs like this Rinse Repeat.
I like the contrast of the blue face with the transparent body, and the pale blue seconds hand is a nice accent.
Swatch watches like the Rinse Repeat are practically indestructible, so your investment should be safe for a long time.
The Timex Expedition North Sierra
The Timex Expedition North Sierra is like what you'd get if a Timex Weekender enlisted in the military.
Still clean and classic, the Expedition North Sierra adds a few design details and pops of red to make for an eye-grabbing watch.
Unlike the Weekender's shiny body, the Expedition North Sierra's body is a matte finish. The Expedition North Sierra comes with an interchangeable leather strap.
The Casio MRW200H-1BV
As the maker of the rugged G Shock line of watches, Casio knows a thing or two about durability.
The Casio MRW200H-1BV is like getting an analog G Shock for a fraction of the price. And let me tell you, this thing turns heads. I get tons of compliments when I wear this watch and I think it's hilarious that this watch sells for $30.
This is a sporty watch that's a little bit on the larger side, but still looks great on dudes with average-sized wrists like me.
Guilt-free Watch Shopping for Dad
With this list of budget-friendly watches, you can add a piece or two to your watch collection without feeling guilty about blowing the family's grocery money on yourself.
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