Feature: 5 must-have entry-level watches from 2021
We all need that first watch, the one to get us onto the market, and just like the housing ladder, it’s pretty hard to buy your absolute dream watch from the get-go. So, if you need a hand becoming the owner of a quality, luxury watch–or if you’re just after something more affordable in general—you’re in luck! Here’s our pick of five must-have entry-level watches from 2021.
Cartier Tank Must
This all-blue number gives a colourful, interesting update to the Cartier classic. It doesn’t just come in a refreshing blue, though, but a range of hues including red and green—and it doesn’t stop at the dial. The leather strap also boasts the rich colour of the dial too, such as the deep blue on the one pictured. All-in-all this is a chic, stylish alternative to a beloved Cartier timepiece.
Davosa Ternos Professional Matt Suit
Davosa is a brand that knows how to create quality timepieces that possess a similar style to the big dogs such as Rolex and IWC—and better still, they cost a fraction of the price of said watchmakers. But just because Davosa watches costs less than a Rolex doesn’t mean the specs aren’t all there. This Ternos Professional features water resistance up to 500m and a handy automatic helium escape valve.
Seiko Prospex Chronograph SRQ037
The Japanese watchmaking powerhouse has come up trumps again with this affordable chronograph. Featuring a dial design reminiscent of Seiko’s Crown Chronograph from 1964, this watch has a retro appeal to it, with bevelled hour markers and two large chronograph pushers. While the calibre 8R46 powers this piece with strong resilience and precision.
Certina DS PH200M C036.207.18.126.00
With an appearance much like Blancpain’s famed Fifty Fathoms, this watch from Certina offers all the same appeal for less. This model looks oh-so chic with the mother of pearl dial and the glossy, ceramic bezel. The DS PH200M even boasts an eco-friendly strap, the sustainable #tide ocean material—a fabric, NATO-style number made from plastic waste that was previously lurking in our oceans.
Tissot PRX 40 205 Powermatic 80
Equipped with a self-winding movement, the PRX 40 205 is a step up from the previous model from 2020, but just like its elder sibling, the Powermatic 80 stays true to the slick style from the 1970s. With the PR in the name of this model standing for “precise” and “robust”, Tissot’s PRX is water resistant up to 10 bar—hence the X in its name—while the power reserve will safely keep you going for 80 hours.
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