Price: now $219.99, was $377.99
Seller: Jomashop
You thought I was someone who would populate this list with all quartz watches, but it was me, Matt Sampson, and I have to get my love for mechanical watches in somewhere. A lot of people forget that Citizen even makes mechanical watches, because their solar-powered quartz watches are just that good, but Citizen owns the Miyota brand of watch movements which are beloved all over the world. It’s not hard to see why either: the Miyota 8000-series movements are inexpensive, reliable, and a proven quantity in the watch market. But the best part about this mechanical watch is that it’s everything a dress watch ought to be, delightfully appointed and stylish, with a “sun-ray” dial pattern, a sapphire crystal, titanium case and bracelet, and a gold-tone movement that’s visible through a display caseback. This is a beautiful piece from any angle, and it’s one that’s sure to spark comments of “wait, that’s a Citizen?” Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m about to go pick one up for myself…