5 Affordable Watches For 5 Different Occasions  | Watch Guru

5 Affordable Watches For 5 Different Occasions | Watch Guru

As a man who loves to sport a good watch, I like to make sure I have just the right watch for the occasion. Whether running a marathon, attending a wedding or for date night: there's a perfect choice available. Because of that, I have curated 5 likely occasions you might have in your future plans alongside 5 watches that you’ll definitely love. The watches I’ve chosen are ideal grab and go options from WatchShop.com that don’t require any physical winding input to get them going.

No 1. The Formal Choice

My pick for the more formal occasion is the Accurist 7415. The 7415 is a beautiful dress watch that is very versatile and stylish. Available with either a grey dial or blue dial, it's a watch that would pair well with a shirt or even a sharp suit. The styling of the 7415 is timeless, featuring crisp dauphine style hands, simple applied indices and a subtle sunburst to the dial. The case adds to this and is very nice: it's solid too, being constructed from Stainless Steel and has a mix of brushed and high polished finishes.

This classy look is enhanced further by lugs which feature an elegant twisted design that you might spot on higher-end watches. The added date window at the three o'clock position increases the functionality: whereas the 50m water rating is great if you happen to get caught out in the rain. Powering the 7415 is a Japanese made solar quartz movement to keep the battery topped up; this is great as it means fewer battery changes. It's also very accurate and reliable to give you that extra peace of mind. For more formal styles, you can browse the full range of men’s Accurist watches.
Mens Accurist Black Dial Silver Watch


No 2. Casual Everyday Wear


The choice for this occasion is not an easy one to select as we all spend our days differently, but I think the Armani Geraldo AX2811 is a fantastic option. Like the others on the list, it's quartz making it a great quick grab for when you're on the go. The blue dial is a real highlight as it features a slick hexagonal pattern you don't often see on affordable watches.

The gunmetal grey finish perfectly complements this addition creating a modern raw look. Text is kept to a bare minimum highlighting the styling and cementing the clutter-free aesthetic. It's a simple three-hander too: making it functional and tying in with the rest of the styling. A solid build is on offer as it's made from stainless steel, has a mineral crystal and sports 50m of water resistance - great for our sunny summers. Browse the full range of men’s Armani Exchange watches for more casual yet modern watches.

Armani Exchange Watch AX2811


No 3. The Sporty One


If you often find yourself out for a run or jog and aren’t a fan of smartwatches, this Casio Edifice could be a great option. First of all, its very sporty; with its metallic turquoise accents and pops of red on the dial, high polished areas around the case and bracelet combined with brushed elements throughout, it really lets you know what its all about. It's not shy on features too, and has a 6o second timer, a 30-minute timer and 24 hours one making it great for timing your outdoor excursion.

The EFS-S510D is solar-powered to boot so that if you're out and about, you'll not need to worry about keeping it topped up at home. It also sports a handy power gauge, so you know just how much charge the battery has when you need to. All this is backed up by a solid 100m water resistance for our unpredictable weather alongside a solid stainless steel construction. The icing on the cake is a healthy 2-year guarantee for that extra reassurance.

Mens Casio 'Edifice Solar' Silver and Black Stainless Steel Solar Chronograph Watch


No 4. The Weekend Adventure Watch

Back in 2019, one of Casio's most anticipated mens watches was released, and that was none other than the GA-2100, aka the Casioak. Fast forward to now, and there are tonnes of different variants of this model ranging from the standard colour series to the more premium half metal options, so it's pretty clear there is an option for everyone. Here we have one such model that is a perfect weekend wear, the Foggy Forest, a camo patterned version with pops of blue and yellow that brings the fun.

Like the other releases in the range, it's feature-packed too and has dual time modes, multiple daily alarms and even the option to display two different time zones thanks to the Ana-Digi movement. It's solidly made too thanks to Casio's carbon core centre and resin outer shell; plus the GA-2100 has 200m water resistance making it a go-anywhere, do-anything adventure watch.

Mens Casio 'G-Shock G-Shock Foggy Forest Series' Green and Black Plastic/Resin Quartz Chronograph Watch


No 5. The Globe Trotter

GMTs are one innovation that has made travelling abroad that much easier. Keep in mind that these were first introduced in the 1950s and pre-date modern technology we're all used to these days. So having the ability to keep track of two time zones was a real game-changer, though back then, they were a premium luxury item, and now you can get a GMT like the Rotary Horizon for a lot less.

The Horizon features a 24-hour ring and a GMT hand that allows you to track a second time zone with ease. On top of that, it's handsome too: thanks to a bold blue sunburst dial and pops of red to give it a bit of a sporty vibe while maintaining legibility. 50m water resistance is ideal for casual wear though not advised for water sports. A sapphire crystal and stainless steel build give you extra peace of mind during your travels which is then backed up by a healthy two-year guarantee. All this makes it a great choice if you often find yourself hopping between time zones. Browse the full range of men’s Rotary watches.

Rotary Horizon Watch HGB00001/05


There they are, my grab and go choices for five occasions that could come to pass in the near future. Keep in mind that this is just a guide to point you in the right direction, and you are free to shop the rest of the mens range and build your perfect collection to suit your style and need.

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Wes

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Wes, also known Wes's Watch Room: is a watch enthusiast and content creator that appreciates the art of watch-making and the impact that has had on modern-day life. He’s is an avid watch collector and fan that enjoys watches from all corners of the earth that represent his bang for the buck ethos.

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