Watch sales don’t have to break the bank

Fossil Auto Skeleton

Anyone serious about watches knows that a handsome watch makes a statement about its wearer. It sets him apart in a world where cheap digital watches are often prevalent. One problem with this is that many of best looking watches come with a price tag to match their looks. Even the most inexpensive luxury brand watches cost somewhere around $1,000. These prices certainly create a dilemma for those who want a good looking watch on their wrist but don’t quite have the funds to make the purchase. Fortunately, not all watch sales have to break the bank. Here are two watches that have some serious presence for some not so serious cash.

Fossil is known for making highly wearable quartz-based watches with reasonable prices. What Fossil is not known for is making watches that feature automatic movements or skeletonized dials. Yet in their Auto Skeleton, they’ve put both. Set in a gunmetal dial and against a sleek, dark face, an oval cutout reveals the graceful mechanics of the watch. Paired with a rubber strap that features a braided leather overlay, the Auto Skeleton offers a sophisticated and modern that’s hard to ignore.

Alessi Tanto X Cambiare

Moving to a more minimalist approach, the Alessi Tanto x Cambiare looks like it could be in a museum display just as much as it could be on a wrist. Designed by Franco Sargiani, this elegant time piece features a 24-hour dial at the top to display the hours of the day, while the minute hands remain in the center. Paired with a brown leather strap, this design gives the timepiece a unique and classy appeal perfect for a business meeting or evening out.

The best part about both of these? Neither watch sells for over $200.