The Top 10 Watches Under $500 Reviewed by StrapHabit
The Top 10 Watches Under $500 Reviewed by StrapHabit

New collectors or those on a budget often set hard limits on what they can spend on a watch, and that number is often $500. Despite recent cost increases, there are still a lot of great watches that can be bought for (often significantly) less than that amount.

Aquatico Bronze Sea Star - Green Dial Bronze Bezel Watch Review
Aquatico Bronze Sea Star - Green Dial Bronze Bezel Watch Review

In my recent review of the Glycine Combat Sub Bronze, I said that it was an affordable alternative the the Tudor Black Bay Bronze. I recently purchased an Aquatico Bronze Sea Star too. With its snowflake hands, is it an even better bronze alternative?

Glycine Combat Sub Bronze Watch Review - A Budget Tudor Black Bay Bronze? (GL0390)
Glycine Combat Sub Bronze Watch Review - A Budget Tudor Black Bay Bronze? (GL0390)

I have a love/hate relationship with bronze watches. I like the idea of owning one, but I only keep watches that hold their own against the others in my collection. This is why I sold my $199 San Martin Bronze Water Ghost. At the same time, I struggle with spending thousands o...

San Martin Bronze Water Ghost Watch Review (SN040-Q)
San Martin Bronze Water Ghost Watch Review (SN040-Q)

Why did I choose to purchase a San Martin? Bronze! They offer unique materials such as bronze, titanium, and damascus steel that you can't get from Seiko or other brands after which they model some of their designs. How did it look in person? Click to find out!

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