In this category we have gathered affordable, entry-level men's watches, and quite a few of them are rated 10 atm, so you can go swimming with them. Most of the range is Casio – Collection, Vintage, Classic – alongside Lorus Dress and Classic, and Daniel Klein. As an official brand dealer we sell these watches with the manufacturer warranty too: you order online, it is delivered to your door, and if you later need a battery change or strap adjustment, our own watch service will help.
Waterproof men's watch on a budget – what does 10 atm mean?
10 atm (100 m) water resistance means the watch can handle swimming, showers and beach days; for diving, however, you need a 20 atm watch. In this price range it is mostly the sporty Casio models that offer it. A 3 atm watch only survives splashes – it is worth checking this on the case back or in the product details.
Digital Casio or analogue Lorus?
- Casio Collection for men: the widest choice, digital and analogue, often with a stopwatch and alarm.
- Casio Vintage: a retro digital watch with a metal bracelet, in the style of the eighties.
- Lorus Dress and Classic: analogue, more elegant pieces that work with a suit too.
- Daniel Klein: trendier men's watches with larger cases.
As a work watch, a spare or a gift
Many people take an affordable watch to work or to training to spare their more expensive one. For that, a 10 atm Casio on a rubber strap is the best choice: it handles knocks, water and sweat. As a gift we recommend the analogue Lorus watches, because they look more expensive than they are.
What should you check when ordering online?
On the product page, look at the case diameter and the strap material. Rubber and resin straps have a buckle, so they can be adjusted to any wrist; a metal bracelet, however, has to be shortened, which any watchmaker does in a few minutes, and our own service takes care of it too.
If you would like to spend a little more, you can carry on in the further men's watch categories. We are also happy to advise you on affordable watches.
Questions about cheap men's watches
Which is the best cheap waterproof men's watch?
The best affordable water-resistant men's watches are the 10 atm Casio models. They handle swimming, showers and the beach without a problem.
What determines the quality of a cheap men's watch?
Mainly the brand and the movement. The Japanese quartz movements in Casio and Lorus watches are reliable and accurate, so an entry-level branded watch serves you well for years, unlike unbranded pieces.
Can you wear a cheap watch with a suit?
Yes, the slim, analogue watches of the Lorus Dress and Classic series look good with a suit. Casio's analogue models with a metal bracelet are understated as well.
What is a cheap watch good for if you already have a more expensive one?
For work, training and the beach, where you do not want to risk your expensive watch. A Casio on a rubber strap copes with these situations without trouble.