If you ever have trouble determining if a timepiece is or isn’t minimalist in nature, simply take into account the watch face and overall features.
Does the watch have a chronograph with lots of little timers and dials? What about fancy numerals? Is the silhouette bulky and rugged? If you’re noticing any of these features, you’re probably not looking at a minimalist watch.
A minimalist watch gets the job done, which is telling time. You want your watch to be conveniently slim, lightweight, and easy to read on the eyes. Put all these characteristics together and—wallah!—you’ve got yourself a quality minimalist watch.
And speaking of minimalist watches, we’ve got some of our favorite models below—all under $200, we might add.
Bulova Men’s Watch
A 37 mm stainless steel case with a date window at 3 o’clock, this Bulova watch is a more formal-forward option for those who want to wear a minimalist watch with a suit or business casual.
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Timex Modern Easy Reader
You always get the best bang for your buck on Timex watches. A silver-tone 40mm brass case and a genuine leather strap pair with Arabic numerals to create a simple, handsome-looking timepiece.
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Nixon Porter Leather Watch
Nixon watches are incredibly durable and available in a wide array of minimalist styles. The Porter comes in a tough gunmetal case and is outfitted with a Miyota Japanese Quartz movement.
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MDC Minimalist Wrist Watch
Few can do military watches as well as MDC. This military-inspired minimalist watch is void of a seconds hand and is crafted to have an ultra-slim profile. It’s perhaps the slimmest and most lightweight watch in this roundup.
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MVMT Classic Watch
Monochrome is one way to change up your watch looks, and for under a C-note, this Classic Watch from MVMT is dang near a must-own. It’s water-resistant up to 30 meters and features an interchangeable strap you can change/replace without having to use a tool.
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Fossil Minimalist Stainless Steel Slim
Repping a bigger, 44m case size, The Minimalist makes sure you can tell the time with ease. A moss-green dial not only elevates the watch’s look but also provides a stark contrast between the silver and orange hands. It’s simple design features like these we appreciate the most.
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TRIWA Falken Dress Watch
This Swedish import takes the Scandinavian tendency towards minimalism to heart. Add Japanese quartz movement and a nice leather strap and then say thank you to the Swedes for their fine work.
SEIKO 5 Automatic Stainless Steel
All hail the Seiko 5, the sleekest, most versatile stainless steel timepiece you need to get. They haven’t changed this model in decades for a reason, you know.
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Skagen Jorn
Imported from Denmark, this watch reflects a certain Danish cool. Precise, solid, with no need for flash or fancy gimmicks.
Tissot Traditional Dress Watch
A sharp, Swiss-engineered dress watch you can always count on.
John is the Style & Gear Editor for BroBible. You can contact him on Twitter @johnthompsoniv or via email John@brobible.com
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