The best everyday watches
An everyday watch is the one you put on without thinking. It has to be legible at a glance, shrug off a knock against a door frame, cope with rain and dishwater, and look fine with a suit as well as a T-shirt.
Our picks lean on steel cases, water resistance of 100 m or more where possible, and neutral dials. Check each one's case size against your own range from the calculator on our home page.
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Seiko 5 Sports SKX Mid-Size SRPL77
An automatic that winds itself as you wear it, with a rotating bezel, a steel bracelet and 100 m water resistance for swimming, in a 38 mm case.
Typical price: $300–$400
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Tissot PRX 40mm
Swiss quartz, a sapphire crystal and 100 m water resistance in a 40 mm steel case with an integrated bracelet that works with a suit or a T-shirt.
Typical price: $400–$500
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Timex Weekender 38mm
An affordable 38 mm quartz with an INDIGLO backlight and slip-through straps you can change to suit your outfit.
Typical price: $50–$100
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Casio G-Shock DW5600UE
Shock-resistant resin and 200 m water resistance: the watch for days you would worry about a nicer one.
Typical price: $50–$100
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Apple Watch SE 3 (40mm)
For notifications, workouts and heart-rate tracking: Apple's lower-priced watch, in a 40 mm or 44 mm case.
Typical price: $250–$350
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Automatic or quartz for an everyday watch?
Quartz is more accurate and needs only a battery every few years. An automatic winds itself as you wear it and needs a service every several years; many people choose one for the craft.
How much water resistance does an everyday watch need?
50 m covers rain and hand washing; 100 m or more lets you swim with it. The rating is a pressure test, not a diving depth.
What color dial is the most versatile?
Black, white and dark blue go with almost everything. A steel bracelet looks dressier than a strap, and a leather strap dressier than a rubber one.