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Best Automatic Watches Under $500

louisonurmark June 23, 2019 0

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Mechanical watch movements are works of art—tiny systems of wheels, pinions and bridges, all driven by a mainspring and regulated by a hairspring and balance wheel in perfect synchronization. Mechanical movements with automatic winding systems are even better, keeping time according to the movements of the wrist. These elegant wristwatches with automatic movements are perfect for everyday wear, and best of all, are priced under $500. That means you won’t have to choose between them because you can afford more than one. They also make perfect gift items, affordable yet impressive, for the special watch lovers in your life.

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Bulova American Clipper

BULOVA

Bulova American Clipper

Bulova’s new American Clipper celebrates American style with a no-nonsense classic timepiece that is functional and robust. The 42 mm case is stainless steel, and it contains an automatic movement with a 40-hour power reserve. The movement can be seen through the open caseback. The dial is minimalist, with simple markers and a discreet day-date window. A seconds hand makes it extra functional, and it is water resistant to 30 meters.

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Seiko Prospex

Seiko Prospex Diver

This Seiko Prospex—nicknamed the “Turtle” because of its shape—is water resistant to 200 meters with an automatic movement that has a 41-hour power reserve. A date window and LumiBrite hands and markers ensure high legibility, even under water, and a unidirectional rotating bezel allows the safe timing of dives.

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Mido Baroncelli Lady Mini

MIDO

Mido Baroncelli Lady Mini

At a delicate 25 mm, the Baroncelli Lady Mini is the smallest watch in the automatic women’s collection. The white mother-of-pearl dial ring is set with applied markers, and the central dial is gently guillochéd. The Dauphine hands add to the classic aesthetic. The case is stainless steel. It contains the ETA automatic caliber 2671, including a date function and seconds hand. It can be viewed through the sapphire crystal caseback.

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Seiko Presage

Seiko Presage

The highlight of this elegant vintage dress watch is the glossy dial with a pressed pattern bursting out from the center and a uniquely gold seconds hand. It is covered by a box-style crystal, in the vintage style. The 40.5 mm case is stainless steel, and it contains an automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve. The leather strap is fitted with a tri-fold pushbutton release clasp. It is water resistant to 50 meters.

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Tissot Everytime Swissmatic

TISSOT

Tissot Everytime Swissmatic

As the name of this watch suggests, it is perfect for any occasion with its classic, timeless design. The minimalism of the dial is combined with a uniquely designed bracelet with bead-like links. Both case shape and bracelet were inspired by vintage racing cars from the 1960s. It contains the Tissot V8 Swissmatic automatic mechanical movement, with a three-day power reserve.

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Timex Marlin Automatic

TIMEX

Timex Marlin Automatic

This reissued Timex from the 1960s is true to its original design, with a 40 mm brushed and polished stainless steel case, silver-toned dial and iconic domed acrylic crystal. It is fitted with a classic brown leather strap. The Marlin is water resistant to 30 meters and contains a 21-jewel automatic movement, with a seconds hand and a date function.