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The 10 Toughest Watch Brands On The Planet | Great Picks For Every Budget

Here’s a list of the most durable brands I’ve come across; for those of you after a hardy watch that can take a licking and keep on ticking.

Affordable Watches List, Best Watches Lists, Casio G-Shock Watches, Everyday Watches, Other Watch Content, Product Guides & Tests, Rugged/Military List, Rugged/Military, Watch Buying GuidesBen ArthurMay 31, 2024Toughest Watches 2024, Most durable Watch Brands, Toughest Watch Brands, Most Durable Watch Brands, Cheap Tough WatchesComment

Best Watches on AliExpress - The Complete Guide to Buying Top Chinese Watch Brands

How should you best use the site? What are the hidden gem best AliExpress watch brands, and which should you steer clear of?

Other Watch Content, Product Guides & Tests, Best Watches Lists, Watch Buying GuidesWeston DakinMay 17, 2024Best Watches on AliExpress, Best-cheap-chinese-watch-brands, Best-chinese-watches-on-AliExpress Comments

20 Best Cheap Old Money Watches | Achieve The Luxury Look For Less!

Old money watches don’t have to be expensive! If you know where to look…

Affordable Watches List, Best Dress Watch Lists, Best Watches Lists, Dress/Minimalist Watches, Everyday Watches, Other Watch Content, Popular Watch Alternatives, Watch Buying Guides, Watches Under $300Ben ArthurMay 2, 2024Old Money Watches, Cheap Old Money Style Watches, Best Cheap Old Money Watches, Affordable Old Money WatchesComment

The Ultimate Seiko Rolex Killer List - Affordable Seiko Watches That Look Like Rolex

If you love Rolex but don't fancy remortgaging your house, here are affordable alternatives from acclaimed watchmaker Seiko.

Other Watch Content, Popular Watch Alternatives, Seiko Watches Lists, Rolex Alternatives ListBen ArthurApril 30, 2024Seiko watches that look like Rolex, Seiko 5 looks like Rolex, Which Seiko looks most like a Rolex, Seiko 5 Rolex alternativeComment

Top 20 Casio Watches Of All Time – The Ultimate List of Affordable Casio Watches

If you’re looking to get a great wristwatch for very little money, you can’t go wrong with Casio. They have a legendary reputation for making some of the cheapest and most durable digital watches on the planet.

Other Watch Content, Casio Watches, Best Watches Lists, Casio Watches ListBen ArthurApril 19, 2024Best Casio watches of all time, Top 20 Casio Watches, Best cheap Casio watches, Which Casio watch to buy, Casio watch comparison, Iconic Casio watches Comment

Top 20 Seiko Watches That Offer Impressive Value | Tried & Tested By Me!

Here I’ve got twenty interesting Seikos that all bring something unique to the table without obliterating your bank account.

Other Watch Content, Seiko Watches, Seiko Watches Lists, Affordable Watches List, Best Watches ListsBen ArthurNovember 23, 2023Top 20 Seiko Watches, Top 20 Seiko Watches of all Time, Best Seiko Watches under 500, Best Affordable Seiko Watches, Best Seiko Watch To BuyComment

Different Styles of Wrist Watches Explained - Beginner’s Guide to Every Watch Type

Here we explore the various types of wrist watches and what make each of them uniquely different.

Other Watch Content, Product Guides & TestsBrett NicholasOctober 31, 2023Different styles of watches, Types of watches with names, Types of watches for menComment

Common Watch QC Problems To Look Out For | Consider These Before Buying A New Watch!

A shockingly high number of timepieces have imperfections that are difficult to ignore once you spot them.

Product Guides & Tests, Other Watch Content, Watch Buying GuidesBen ArthurSeptember 12, 2023Common Watch Problems, Brand new watch not working, Wrist watch common problems, What to look for before buying a watch, common watch QC problemsComment

Kore Essentials Watch Band Review - Is This The Best Watch Strap Ever?

What if there was a way to make a strap that was much more adjustable and far longer lasting?

Other Watch ContentBen ArthurAugust 1, 2023Kore Essentials, Micro adjustment watch strap, Kore Essentials Watch Band, Kore Essentials ReviewComment

10 Best Watches On Amazon That Offer Unbeatable Value!

There are hundreds of watch brands on Amazon, but which should you look for, if you're after the best watch possible?

Other Watch Content, Best Watches ListsBen ArthurApril 4, 2023Best Watch Brands on Amazon, Best Watches on Amazon, Good Watches on Amazon, Best Selling Watches Amazon Comment

Best Minimalist Watches For Men – Stylish Bauhaus Watches Under $500 | Fashion Watch Alternatives

Fashion brands would have you believe they are the only alternative to luxury brands, this list begs to differ!

Other Watch Content, Best Watches Lists, Dress/Minimalist Watches, Best Dress Watch ListsBen ArthurMarch 21, 2023Best Minimalist Watches For Men, Cheap Minimalist Watches, Cheap Bauhaus Watches Under 500, Best Simple WatchesComment

Special Watch Crystals Scratch Tested: Hardlex, Flame Fusion & Krysterna

Is your favorite watch brand lying to you? What is truly the hardest and best watch crystal? It's time to find out!

Other Watch Content, Product Guides & Tests, Watch Buying Guides, Watches ExplainedBen ArthurDecember 8, 2022Types of Watch Crystal, Is Flame Fusion Crystal Good, Hardlex Scratch Test, Which Brand of Crystal is Best, Krysterna Crystal vs Sapphire Comments

Stührling Watch Review | This Watch Is "Amazon's Choice"... But Should It Be?

To try and find out what the crack is, I've got my hands on a couple of pieces from one of the most popular of these oddly-named brands; Stuhrling Original.

Other Watch Content, Stührling Watches, Automatic Watches, Quartz Watches, All Quartz Watches, All Mechanical Watches, Dive Watches, Skeleton Watches, Watches To Avoid, Fashion WatchesBen ArthurNovember 4, 2022Stuhrling Watch Review, Stuhrling Original Watch Review, Are Stuhrling Watches Any Good, Are Stuhrling Watches Good Quality Comments

What Are Automatic Watches And How Do They Work? - Automatic Watches Explained for Beginners

Many of the watches reviewed on Ben's Watch Club are 'automatic' watches. But what exactly are automatic watches?

Other Watch Content, Product Guides & Tests, All Mechanical Watches, Automatic Watches, Watches ExplainedBen ArthurOctober 31, 2022Are Automatic Watches Worth It, What Are Automatic Watches, Automatic Watches Explained, Parts of a mechanical watch Comments

Best Omega Seamaster Alternatives- 20 Budget Finds To Scratch That Itch

The Omega Seamaster is a pipe dream for those of us with a modest budget. If you're unwilling to part with so much dough but desire the Seamaster aesthetic, you're in the right place.

Other Watch Content, Popular Watch Alternatives, Omega Alternatives ListBen ArthurOctober 14, 2022Omega Seamaster Alternatives, Best Omega Seamaster Homage, Cheap Omega Seamaster Alternative Comment

12 Durable G-Shock Alternatives That Won't Break The Bank

These G-Shock alternatives may lack the patented shock-resistance feature, but all are durable in their own right.

Other Watch Content, Popular Watch Alternatives, All Quartz Watches, Digital Watches, Rugged/Military, Casio Watches, Casio G-Shock Watches, Casio G-Shock AlternativeWeston DakinAugust 1, 2022Cheap G Shock Alternatives, Best non g shock casio, Best watches like G Shock, G Shock Alternatives Comments

20 Best Field Watches For Small Wrists and Every Budget

I've cherry-picked the best small field watches that are both wrist and wallet-friendly. All of these are well made, retail for under $500 at the time of publishing.

Other Watch Content, Best Watches Lists, Field Watches, Field Watches ListBen ArthurJuly 13, 2022best field watches for small wrists, best small field watches, Field watch for small wrist, 36-38mm field watch Comments

Casio Oceanus vs Citizen Eco Drive –Ultimate $500 Titanium Watch Battle

Let's say you've got a budget of around $500. Should you go for one of the higher-end Casios? Or is Citizen the obvious choice at that price point?

Other Watch Content, Watch vs Watch Battles, Radio-Controlled Watches, Quartz Watches, Solar Watches, Citizen Watches, Casio Watches, Everyday Watches, All Quartz WatchesBen ArthurJuly 1, 2022Casio Oceanus vs Citizen, Casio vs Citizen, Which is better Casio or Citizen?, Casio or Citizen, Citizen eco drive vs Casio Solar, Casio ocw vs Citizen Eco Drive Comment

Top 20 Best Watches Under £50 ($75) - The Ultimate Watch Guide

I’ve filtered through all the junk and cherry-picked the best value watches under £50, the diamonds in the rough that you won’t regret buying and that will still remain affordable if prices keep rising.

Other Watch Content, Best Watches Lists, Watches Under $50, Watches Under $150Ben ArthurJune 9, 2022Best watches under 50, Best watches under 50 pounds, Best mens watches under 50, 10 Best watches under $50 Comments

Homage Watches Explained: What Are Homage Watches? Are They Legal & Should You Buy One?

On paper, a ‘homage’ watch is a watch whose design takes inspiration from an existing timepiece…

Other Watch Content, Product Guides & Tests, Homage Watches, Popular Watch Alternatives, Watches Explained, Watch Buying GuidesBen ArthurApril 19, 2022What are homage watches, Are homage watches legal, Are homage watches worth it, Homage vs replica watches, Are replica watches any good Comments

Marathon GPM 34mm & 36mm (Officer’s) Watch Review - Hardy in Form and Function

What’s small, plastic, contracted by the US Department of Defence, and contains radioactive material used in Thermonuclear Weaponry?

Orient Stretto Solar Watch Review (RA-TX0303L) | Best Watch in its Category?

Orient’s new “Stretto” RA-TX03 series is not only punching well above its weight - with a feature-packed movement and some beautiful dials, there's hardly any competition in this field.

Citizen Zenshin (Forza) Watch Review | Know THIS Before You Buy One

What’s more, unlike the Tsuyosa, this watch wasn’t made of stainless steel. Instead, it shipped with a far more ‘advanced’ Super Titanium case. I had to take a look at it.

Vaer C3 Korean Field Watch Review | Great Watch With One GLARING Issue…

As an introduction to affordable field watches, VAER’s C3 Korean US Solar watch is a fantastic place to start.

The New Casio F-91WB Review | But Is It Better Than The Original?

“Less is more" perfectly sums up minimalist design - a concept Casio has embraced in the F-91WB. But have they gone too far?

San Martin SN0116 Watch Review (B & GMT Style) | Better Than Swiss Made?

San Martin’s “Original Designs” line veers away from their usual homage game and delivers something fresh.

Zelos Nova 2 Review | These Insane Watches Should Be Way More Popular

This is the new Nova 37mm from Zelos. That’s right, Zelos. The same brand that brought you big-ass tool watch designs.

Spinnaker Fleuss GMT Automatic Review | Big, Bright and Bold

At 43.3 millimeters in diameter, and coming in a range of bright bold colorways, this particular model is less of a shrinking violet and more of a Jolly Green Giant.

Zelos Eagle 2 Review | Out Of This World Materials, But…

Zelos decided to throw a whole heap of exotic materials and textures at this timepiece and flog it at a hair under $1000. Does it work?

Seiko 5 Sports SNXS Review (SRPK87) - I Wanted To Like This New Seiko, But...

I’m about to reveal Seiko’s secret formula. The obscure, genius, groundbreaking strategy that keeps this watchmaking juggernaut at the very top of the pecking order.

Christopher Ward Watches Review – A Definitive Review (The Twelve 36mm & Sealander C63 GMT)

Once you pay over a grand, most watches are built to a similar standard (the recent Tag-Kith collab notwithstanding). I mean, £1,500 for a plastic watch? Are you kidding?

Orient Triton Watch Review (RA-AC0K04E10B) | Now I’ve Spotted It, I Can’t Stop Seeing It…

Orient's global press release for this watch was "a diver design model with offset crown" - hardly inspirational…

VAER S3/C3 36mm Tradition Field Watch Review | A Near-Excellent Thin Field Watch

With over 20 types and variations of field style watch, Vaer has certainly left potential buyers with plenty of choice.

This Bargain Breguet Alternative Is Impressive, Yet Flawed - Orient Bambino Sun and Moon Review

There’s a little something for everyone in Orient’s dress watch line-up. A good example is reference RA-AK0803Y10B reviewed here.

Casio GA-2100-1A1ER Review | GQ Claimed This Watch Was “Cool AF” But Were They Right?

Launched in 2019, the newly honed G-Shock GA-2100 immediately struck a chord with G-Shock fans and broader watch enthusiasts alike.

The Best Orient Watches of All Time - Ultimate Line-Up Of Orient's Top Watches!

Which Orient watches are truly the best? I’ve explored the entire range to find the best value options!

Seiko SRPD73K2 Watch Review | Is This Budget Bond Watch Worth Buying?

First impressions are good; the watch is pleasing to the eye and feels reassuringly weighty, with various visual enhancements setting it apart.

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