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Our 10 Favorite Affordable Timex Watches of 2026, From Dress to Dive

Timex has always been the brand we reach for when the rest of the hobby gets too expensive to think about, and 2026 has given us plenty to work with. In ten months, the brand has covered nearly every corner of a starter collection: dress watches, chronographs, a GMT, an integrated sports watch, two very different digitals, and a diver carrying hardware that used to live on much pricier watches. Not every release lands for me, and Timex’s prices have crept up in a few places where the specs haven’t. For this list I kept everything under budget-friendly, which leaves out the pricier Atelier chronographs and focuses on the Timex most of us actually shop for. Here are our 10 favorite affordable Timex watches of 2026 so far.

Still a Top-Tier Microbrand Watch? Testing The New Monta Triumph vs The Original

Hands-on with the Monta Triumph Gen 2 and a side-by-side vs the original comparing size, dial, finishing, bracelet, lume, and whether the reboot is worth it.

The Best Microbrand Watches Worth Your Time

Generally when we’re talking about a microbrand watch we’re talking about a timepiece crafted by a smaller, independent brand in much smaller quantities compared to more global companies. This often means that you can get a timepiece that features a unique design or one that offers high quality features for a reasonable price or (if you’re lucky) both.

Panerai Bolsters The Radiomir Collection With A New Movement, New Sizes, and Fauxtina Cases

Watches and Wonders 2023 was Panerai’s opportunity to breathe some new life into their somewhat neglected product line (in relative comparison to the Submersible and Luminor product offerings). Let’s dive into what the legacy Italian brand has in store for the Radiomir collection.

Hermès H08 Gets A Facelift With New Slate-Glass Fiber Composite Case and More Colors

The Hermes H08 gets a huge refresh with a slate power and glass fiber composite case, 4 new color ways, and a much higher price tag!

Tag Heuer Aquaracer Released In Two Tone With Inlaid 18k Gold… That’s One Way To Ruin A Watch

The Aquaracer line has always occupied a beloved spot in my brain – there’s just something so effortlessly familiar but also unique enough to feel refined. The overall presentation just sticks with me. The design platform of the Aquaracer also lends itself so well to many different design languages. Then insane garbage like this happens.

Alpiner Extreme Automatic Blue From Alpina – A Welcomed Change For The Band…I mean Brand

Alpina sent a strong message with by now including an integrated bracelet within the Alpiner Extreme Automatic line. The overall impact? Something Gerald Genta familiar but also something that still embodies the brand’s ethos.

Grand Seiko SLGC001G Tentagraph – Is The Brand’s First Chronograph Worth Your Time?

At Watches and Wonders 2023 the iconic Japanese brand shared their next innovative vision for their product line’s direction: the SLG001G Tentagraph, their first ever mechanical chronograph.

Ep. #252: Watches and Wonders 2023 Pre-Show Predictions

Watches & Wonders is taking place 3/27 – 4/2 this year and it’s time to make our pre-show predictions! Tune in and check out Mike and Kaz talk through potential new releases they’d like to see from Tudor, Oris, Tag Heuer, Vacheron Constantin, and more!

Timex Watches: History, Reviews, and Everything You Need To Know