Round-UpDiscover The Best Luxury Watches Priced Below ₹20,000

Wristwatches are an extension of one’s personality and reflect your personal taste and style. But it is a daunting task to pick a timepiece, which in most cases is a lifelong investment that portrays a rich look without having to break the bank. The Watch Guide presents the diversity of modern brands that are available online in India and offer watches below the modest price tag of ₹20,000.

Adding a cherry to the cake is the fact that these brands make sure they not only pay attention to detail but offer such varied options that you’ll be spoilt for choice. A far cry from the frightening six-figure prices, these timepieces are all priced below ₹20,000. Sleek, smart and enduring, even though these timepieces don’t pack in tourbillions and annual calendars, like in haute horological watches, their beautiful aesthetics, and powerful performance make up for it all. So much so, that at social dos and conferences alike, not only are they bound to be the centre of attraction, but can also be passed off for twice as much. Whether you’re starting your own watch collection or halting at ‘the one’ watch, the enlisted watches fit into various categories.

Not everyone can boast to have a Rolex or Cartier, but even spending ₹20,000 on a watch that doesn’t offer you some value or does not resonate with your vibe will be an epic fail. We have segmented these affordable timepieces into three categories: outdoorsy, dress and leisure.

Sports Watches For Men And Women, Priced Under ₹20,000

This category is for the wild ones with little care to watch out for their watch. In tandem with that philosophy, the following watches need minimal care and score a complete 10 in terms of looks. Two ends of the sporty spectrum, the three watches range from being rugged to extremely bold.

Casio G-Shock GRAVITYMASTER

Casio defines the anatomy of a sports chronograph watch better than any other brand in the segment. Straight from the GRAVITYMASTER series, which is conceived and developed as an aviation line, this particular timepiece features a camouflage pattern. Moving beyond the outstanding aesthetic, the watch is packed with functions under its hood (as expected from an aviator watch). ‘The MASTER in Olive Drab’ features a GPS and also a time calibration receptor for time correction, when on the move. The advanced watch has Bluetooth connectivity and twin sensors. Resin, the element used in the case and strap, make the watch extremely durable. It has a host of other pilot essential features such as the very useful Super Illuminator (LED light), a digital compass, 1/100th-second stopwatch and a hand shift feature that allows an unobstructed view of the details. Packed in a substantial 52.1mm case, and water resistant up to 200m, the watch cannot be eclipsed and is worthy of all the attention. Strap it around your wrist and be ready to roam the wild, uninhibited.

Michael Kors Bradshaw

The mention of Michael Kors immediately makes your imagination paint an effeminate picture courtesy their renowned, stunning women’s watches. This rose gold feminine timepiece is a stunning addition in their repertoire. Unique, distinctive, and above all, below ₹20,000, it’s soothing to the eyes and delivers performance very few can promise in the same category. An out-and-out decadent feel is encapsulated in a 36mm, steel-and-rose gold-PVD case, with a stunning bracelet in the same colour. The quartz timepiece has numerous functional features, displayed on the rose gold dial. The three sub counters represent a 24-hour indicator, chronograph and small seconds sub-dials. The date window positioned between four o’clock and five o’clock reflects the date digits in black. To indicate the hour chapter, the brand has chosen a modish mix of roman numerals and batons, both in code with the rose gold theme. The right side houses the time-adjusting crown and chronograph pushers. This watch offers water resistance up to 50m.

Diesel Analog

Sports watches are supposed to big, but Diesel – the brand known for its raw aesthetics and extremely durable watches – has taken that philosophy to the next level. This 46mm Analog watch can size up any competitor in this category when it comes to durability and striking looks. The most prominent part of the watch, hands down, is the dial. Extremely simple, the silver-tone dial with an iridescent lens will send any watch enthusiast’s pulse racing. The watch build is an amalgamation of aerobicized-meets-motorsport characteristics. The dial, equipped with luminous hands, index hour markers and Arabic numeral appear at 12 o’clock, endorses minute markers around an inner ring and a date window at three o’clock. Hours are indicated by batons and a silver crown in the bezel stands out. The brown leather strap enhances the overall look. All in all, this is a watch that can be pulled off by boys and men alike, with equal élan.

Dress Watches For Men And Women, Priced Under ₹20,000

The winning category in terms of elegance and style, dress watches can elevate your look tremendously. Not all of us can pull off a diver’s watch with a tux like James Bond can. But that’s the thing, a dress watch isn’t supposed to be gigantic. A dress watch demands to be sleek enough to easily slip under your formal ensemble. It is the deciding factor that transforms boyish charm into the image of a dapper man, ready to take on a boardroom full of executives or be the chivalrous guy on a romantic date night. For women, dress watches are a whole different ballgame. They define the boss woman and turn the imagery by the night, into a goddess of class. Dress watches for women are an exquisite addition and the much-needed touch of class which places them at a higher pedestal than the rest.

Daniel Wellington Classic Petite

Undoubtedly, one of the most popular dress watches, it has not simply achieved the tag. The Daniel Wellington (DW) Classic Petite is a to-die-for timepiece that’ll not let you down. It has vintage aesthetics and maintains a slim profile that exudes a power look when paired with a formal blazer. But the speciality about the Daniel Wellington Petite is that in the blink of an eye, it will transform your persona, as it transcends into becoming the perfect accessory to complement your nightclub ensemble.

It comes in a two-tone colour palette, i.e. the steel-and-black-PVD bracelet matched with a 32mm steel case, housing a black dial and steel hour batons. Water resistant up to 30m, the watch is covered against light splashes to liberate your free spirit. If that wasn’t enough to convince you, here’s a little trivia that’ll appeal to your fashionista watch soul – the brand ambassador or face of the Petite watch belongs to one of the most well-known families in the world of fashion, and is the reigning queen among supermodels. Any guesses? It’s none other than Kendall Jenner!

Fossil Grant

Here’s a Fossil dress watch for men that will leave the opposite gender breathless for its sheer style and the deep blue hue. With gorgeous aesthetics, it doesn’t leave much room for you to remain undecided between this and other dress watches. But do not mistake the watch for all show and no substance. In terms of features, it is loaded with a 24-hour indicator, chronograph, and small seconds. The highlight of the watch, its deep blue strap in leather, goes well with the 44mm black case. The dial features big Roman numerals that enhance the time-tracking experience. The quartz watch is protected by a sapphire crystal glass and is water resistant up to 50m. Diverse in its appearance and with a touch of rose gold in the pushers, from college-going boys to the nine-to-five men, the watch will appeal to all.

Michael Kors Jaryn

Saving the last in the list for the best! The brand that is synonymous with dress watches, Michael Kors, has an exquisite portfolio. The brand has a plethora of ardent celebrity fans, such as Halle Berry, Paris Hilton, Kim Kardashian and Kate Hudson. It was a real struggle to choose and restrain ourselves to a single watch, but we did zero down on the Michael Kors Jaryn.

The rose gold watch, with a 36mm case, made of steel and rose gold PVD, looks delicate and dainty. The dial is also in a rose gold with a sunray finish, while the hour and minute hands have extremely beautiful rhinestones encrusted on them. There are baton markers at 12, two, six and nine o’clock, while the rest of the dial is fairly clean. Women, fasten this quartz piece around your dainty wrist and be sure to channel your inner diva.

Leisure Watches For Men And Women, Priced Under ₹20,000

Here’s a category that excludes no individual and can be a mix of everything – dress, sporty, adventurous, exuberant, superlative and everyday watches. Leisure watches are typically made to look luxurious on the outside, yet packing in the performance standards and sturdiness of an everyday watch. Sounds impossible to find a watch so perfect, right? But here are three suggestions for a perfect leisure watch that’ll make your wrist stand out in any given situation or occasion.

Armani Exchange Hampton

This subdued Armani Exchange is crafted with aesthetics that’ll leave you awestruck. The industrial look is amplified by the steel and gunmetal PVD case, measuring 46mm, with the bracelet in the same colour. But the highlight of the watch is the ‘sailor-wheel’ textured dial, which is probably nothing like anything you’ve seen on a watch. The partially textured dial has batons to indicate hours, while the outer edge of the dial makes it look all the more modish. The date window, at three o’clock, is the only hint of colour in this timeless watch. The grandeur of the watch is evident in the name itself, with a reference to the Hamptons, a string of towns synonymous with leisure and opulence in the USA.

Conclusion

To up your style quotient, without buring a hole in your pocket, these are great options to choose from. However, if you’d like to explore more such watches that are presently available, you’d still have many more that will suit this segment.

Head to Ethos Watch Boutiques to shop for the above and similar watches under ₹20,000.

Tell us in the comment section which watch or category stood out for you at the price point of under ₹20,000.