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Top 5 most durable men’s watches

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Watches are something that can really finish off an outfit. They are practical, professional and give you a polished look that no other accessory can provide. With all of the smartwatches around a lot of people have wondered whether there is still a place for a normal analog watch still. We think there absolutely is. A good, durable analog watch is something that is timeless. With smartwatches the software will inevitably get outdated in a couple years. And let’s be honest, smartwatches generally don’t look as slick as a well-designed analog watch.

We put together out list of our top 5 most durable men’s watches due to popular demand. A lot of readers are wondering what makes a durable watch and which brands can be trusted to hold up well for years to come. We consider each of the watches in this list to be buy it for life (BIFL) quality. We took into account the materials used, the powering mechanism, and what kind of warranty or support the company gives after sale. For example, we love the Citizen Eco Drive line of watches because there are not batteries to replace over time. They grab all of their energy directly from sun and other light. But mostly our recommendations come from users that have had similar watches for decades… This doesn’t mean that each of these is uber expensive either. They’re not $20 watches, but they sure do break the bank either.

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So without further ado, here are what we consider to be the top 5 most durable men’s watches on the market.

Citizen Eco-Drive Nighthawk Stainless Steel Watch

If you want a touch of stealth bomber on your wrist look no further than the Nighthawk. Citizen has knocked it out of the park with the look of this black stainless steel watch. And the best part is it contains Citizen’s exceptional Eco-Drive technology that powers the watch through both sunlight and even artificial light. And the features aren’t lacking either. It has a full 3 piece chronograph, a tachymeter and precision Japanese-made quartz movement. It is also water resistant to up to 660 feet for those of you fond of swimming or wet weather. Overall, this is one of my favorite durable watches this year. As always, this has the great 5 year Citizen warranty.

Citizen Men's CA0295-58E Eco-Drive Nighthawk Stainless Steel Watch

$575.00
$430.34
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3 new from $430.34
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as of March 24, 2024 2:48 pm

Features

  • Men's luxury timepieces with technical advancements and a sporty style
  • 1/5 Second Chronograph Measures up to 60 Minutes, 12/24 Hour Time, Date. LIGHT-POWERED ECO-DRIVE: Converts any light, whether natural or artificial, into energy. Energy is stored in a permanently rechargeable power cell. The watch recharges continuously in any light to run forever, with no battery changes required, ever
  • Black Stainless Steel
  • Luminous Hands and Markers and Mineral Crystal
  • 200 Meters Water Resistant and 5 Year Limited Warranty

Citizen Eco-Drive Calibre 8700 Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

If you want all of the great innards of a Citizen watch and the convenience of the Eco-Drive power, but you have a bit smaller wrist or just don’t like black, check the Citizen Calibre out. It adds a really nice perpetual calendar function around the outside edge which is awesome. It is water resistant to up to 330 feet and features a great shiny stainless steel casing. Not to mention the great 5 year Citizen warranty which is one of the best around for this price-point.

Citizen Men's BL8000-54L Eco-Drive Calibre 8700 Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

 out of stock
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as of March 24, 2024 2:48 pm

Features

  • Light-powered watch featuring blue multi-function dial with date window, perpetual calendar, and dual time
  • 39 mm stainless steel case with mineral dial window
  • Japanese quartz movement with analog display
  • Stainless steel bracelet with fold-over-clasp-with-double-push-button-safety closure
  • Water resistant to 100 m (330 ft): In general, suitable for swimming and snorkeling, but not scuba diving.

Tissot Quickster Blue Watch

Tissot has always been one of our favorite watch manufacturers. They have just that extra level of quality from other manufacturers and has hundreds of years of watch-making experience. With the Quickster, Tissot includes only the necessities. A chronograph, date and tachymeter round out an excellently laid out design. The blue face gives an extra level of interest to the design as well. But the important thing here is that this watch is super durable. With a Swiss quartz movement and water resistance to up to 100 meters, this is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a durable men’s watch with some fashion appeal.

Tissot Men's T0954171104700 Quickster Blue Watch

 out of stock
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as of March 24, 2024 2:48 pm

Features

  • Case Size: 42.00 mm, Band Width: 19 mm, Case Thickness: 10.72 mm
  • Swiss quartz movement, 316L stainless steel case, Index + Arabic dial type, Date
  • Stainless steel bracelet, folding clasp with safety closure
  • Water-resistant up to a pressure of 10 bar (100 m / 330 ft): suitable for short periods of recreational swimming and showering, but no diving or snorkeling.

Timex Expedition Field Chronograph Watch

Yes, we know…  Timex?  Really?  Really. The Timex Expedition has shown time and time again that it is one of the most durable watches on the market. Featuring 330 feet of water resistance, a chronograph and Timex’s Indiglo light up face, the Epedition is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts on a budget. This thing is inexpensive! But check online for reviews and you will see a lot of people that have had this watch for a very long time without any repairs necessary.

Timex Men's T49905 Expedition Rugged Field Chronograph Black/Brown Leather Strap Watch

$86.00
$50.55
 in stock
11 new from $50.55
5 used from $48.53
Free shipping
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as of March 24, 2024 2:48 pm

Features

  • Adjustable brown 20 millimeter genuine leather strap fits up to 8-inch wrist circumference. On natural lighting the Strap color might appear lighter that current image.Case Height: 12.5 mm
  • Black dial with date window at 4 o'clock; Arabic numerals in increments of 5 up to 60
  • 30-minute chronograph measures to 1/20th second
  • Black 43 millimeter brass case with mineral glass crystal; Indiglo light-up watch dial
  • Water-resistant to 100 meters (330 feet): In general, suitable for snorkeling, as well as swimming, but not diving

Seiko Monster Automatic Watch

This one is right up there with my favorite watches of the past 5 years. The Seiko Monster is technically considered a dive watch, so it is water resistant up to 200 meters! It’s a chunkier design than the others on this list but still manages to look refined and stylish. This watch uses Seiko’s automatic powering technology which is similar to Citizen’s Eco-Drive in that it charges through exposure to light. It has the Seiko LumiBrite luminescent technology to light up the watch components in the dark. But overall, the Seiko Monster is known for being incredibly durable and tough to damage. If you’re an outdoorsman this is a great option. Or if you’re like me and you’re clumsy, this is a watch that will continue on for years and years under a beating.

SEIKO Prospex Monster Diver's 200M Automatic Blue Dial Watch SRPD25K1

$385.00  in stock
2 new from $385.00
Amazon.com
as of March 24, 2024 2:48 pm

Features

  • Featuring a Silver-tone Band, Silver-tone Case, Scratch Resistant Hardlex Crystal

Top 5 most durable men’s watches rundown

Each and every watch on this list gets our full recommendation as tough as hell “buy it for life” models. If you’re in the market for something that won’t give up the ghost in a year or two, look no further than the list below.

Citizen Men's CA0295-58E Eco-Drive Nighthawk Stainless Steel Watch

$575.00
$430.34
 in stock
3 new from $430.34
Free shipping
Amazon.com
as of March 24, 2024 2:48 pm

Features

  • Men's luxury timepieces with technical advancements and a sporty style
  • 1/5 Second Chronograph Measures up to 60 Minutes, 12/24 Hour Time, Date. LIGHT-POWERED ECO-DRIVE: Converts any light, whether natural or artificial, into energy. Energy is stored in a permanently rechargeable power cell. The watch recharges continuously in any light to run forever, with no battery changes required, ever
  • Black Stainless Steel
  • Luminous Hands and Markers and Mineral Crystal
  • 200 Meters Water Resistant and 5 Year Limited Warranty

Citizen Men's BL8000-54L Eco-Drive Calibre 8700 Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

 out of stock
Amazon.com
as of March 24, 2024 2:48 pm

Features

  • Light-powered watch featuring blue multi-function dial with date window, perpetual calendar, and dual time
  • 39 mm stainless steel case with mineral dial window
  • Japanese quartz movement with analog display
  • Stainless steel bracelet with fold-over-clasp-with-double-push-button-safety closure
  • Water resistant to 100 m (330 ft): In general, suitable for swimming and snorkeling, but not scuba diving.

Tissot Men's T0954171104700 Quickster Blue Watch

 out of stock
Amazon.com
as of March 24, 2024 2:48 pm

Features

  • Case Size: 42.00 mm, Band Width: 19 mm, Case Thickness: 10.72 mm
  • Swiss quartz movement, 316L stainless steel case, Index + Arabic dial type, Date
  • Stainless steel bracelet, folding clasp with safety closure
  • Water-resistant up to a pressure of 10 bar (100 m / 330 ft): suitable for short periods of recreational swimming and showering, but no diving or snorkeling.

Timex Men's T49905 Expedition Rugged Field Chronograph Black/Brown Leather Strap Watch

$86.00
$50.55
 in stock
11 new from $50.55
5 used from $48.53
Free shipping
Amazon.com
as of March 24, 2024 2:48 pm

Features

  • Adjustable brown 20 millimeter genuine leather strap fits up to 8-inch wrist circumference. On natural lighting the Strap color might appear lighter that current image.Case Height: 12.5 mm
  • Black dial with date window at 4 o'clock; Arabic numerals in increments of 5 up to 60
  • 30-minute chronograph measures to 1/20th second
  • Black 43 millimeter brass case with mineral glass crystal; Indiglo light-up watch dial
  • Water-resistant to 100 meters (330 feet): In general, suitable for snorkeling, as well as swimming, but not diving

SEIKO Prospex Monster Diver's 200M Automatic Blue Dial Watch SRPD25K1

$385.00  in stock
2 new from $385.00
Amazon.com
as of March 24, 2024 2:48 pm

Features

  • Featuring a Silver-tone Band, Silver-tone Case, Scratch Resistant Hardlex Crystal
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