Watches You Must Have In Your Collection - Budget Edition

I sit down to write this article minutes from reading another article published by a renowned watch blog. The article on that blog gave a list of luxury pieces - which I agree with, however only appeals to the higher end watch snobs; a lot of us simply cannot afford it. Now, most of us has all been in that situation. Be it in highschool starting out your first collection or just having other bills to pay. Don't worry. I understand and I have you covered on a budget list of watches you must have in your collection.

1. Seiko SARB033

This is one handsome watch. Coming in just north of $300 Seiko has really hit a home run on this piece. Rocking a 38mm case it will fit on alot of people's wrists and can be worn as a dress watch or as an everyday watch. Not only that, it has a sapphire crystal and the automatic movement is can also be handwound and hacked. This watch will eventually make it's way into my collection and can make a great one watch collection under $500 for anyone.

2. Seiko SKX007

Another great watch out of the Seiko camp. The SKX007 which comes in a few different flavours - jubilee bracelet, rubber bracelet, pepsi bezel or the black bezel you see here. This watch is iconic and there is a cult following for it online with people modding them into completely different watches. This watch is 200m water resistance - you can take it scuba diving without worries and has a day and date function making it great for an everyday watch.

3. Seiko Monster

A budget watch list has to include the Seiko Monster. The monster has been around many years and has gained quite a cult following. There are many different variations, dial colours and even a few variants with the Tuna style shroud. The watch looks absolutely bad-ass with its brushed finish and boxed edges. This watch will make both an everyday watch or a watch you whip out just to go diving.