There has never been more choice when it comes to self-winding mechanical marvels selling at three-figure prices.
Here, WatchPro rounds up some of our favourites. Which would you choose?
9 of the best automatic watches
Certina DS-1 38mm
£595 / $625 certina.co.uk
The Certina DS-1 automatic is Swiss made with a 80-hr power reserve. The case and bezel is made from stainless steel with a sapphire crystal glass and anti-reflection treatment on one side. This has a water resistance of up to 10 bar and sits nicely on its leather strap.
Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Automatic
£875 / $1,035
A Swiss made automatic, the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Automatic has a beautiful ‘dragonfly’-colored sunray finish on the dial which simmers perfectly in the light. Made from anti-corrosive 316L stainless steel, the exhibition back shows the worked rotor of the Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement inside. It sits on a polished five-link Consort bracelet with a butterfly clasp.
Hamilton Khaki Field Murph 38mm Automatic
£935 / $945 hamilton.com
Set in a stainless steel case, the black dial and the cathedral-shaped hands of the Hamilton Khaki Field Murph give a vintage look. This timepiece has a three-hand movement with a superior power reserve of 80 hours, and appears with intricate contrasting snail and pearled patterns for the American Classic models. It’s finished with a stainless steel three-row bracelet strap.
Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 40mm Gradient
£640 / $725 tissotwatches.com
The automatic movement of the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 delivers an impressive power reserve lasting up to 80 hours. With a 316L stainless steel case and a see-through caseback, this automatic is water-resistant up to a pressure of 10 bar. With its durable stainless steel interchangeable quick release bracelet strap and its ice blue chameleon dial, the tonneau-shaped watch is very sophisticated.
Seiko Presage Style 60s European Exclusive ‘Retro Blue’
£550 / approx. $600 seikoboutique.co.uk
This limited-edition Seiko timepiece is exclusively available in Europe, and has an automatic movement with manual winding, powered by the calibre:4R35. The case and strap of the watch are made from stainless steel with a pale blue dial is inspired by the pastel colors associated with European décor of 1964.
Victorinox I.N.O.X Mechanical
£895/ $1,150 Victorinox.com
This Victorinox timepiece has a Swiss-made automatic movement Sellita SW200-1 visible through the translucent exhibition caseback. It features a high-grade Swiss-made stainless steel case, a bezel with anti-scratch coating and a protective removable bumper. It’s finished with a bracelet crafted from exceptionally resilient, patented stainless steel that has a double-locking safety clasp.
Citizen ‘Tsuyosa’ Automatic
£299/ $450 citizenwatch.co.uk
Delivered in a versatile 40mm case, the Citizen ‘Tsuyosa’ Automatic watch makes a strong impression via its stainless steel case and a matching bracelet. Featuring a anti-reflective sapphire crystal and a sunray green dial, it has a 3 o’clock date window and contrasting silver-tone details. It’s powered by an automatic movement and offers up to 50 metres of water resistance, making this watch is a great daily-wearing choice.
Bulova Oceanographer GMT
£995/ $750 bulova.com
The stainless-steel case of the Bulova Oceanographer GMT features a curved silhouette, box sapphire crystal, blue-and-red bidirectional rotating 24-hour bezel, and screw-down crown providing 200m of water resistance. It is powered by a self-winding GMT movement with 24-jewels and a power reserve of 42 hours, protected by a screw-down case back, and sits on the wrist courtesy of a matching five-link bracelet.
Timex Expedition Titanium Automatic 41mm
£310 timex.co.uk
This Timex watch is constructed with the most durable materials – the shock-resistant 41mm case is rendered in true Titanium, and it features scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. A screw-down crown and caseback provide 200m of water resistance, while the grey dial features a date window and Super LumiNova in-fill for night visibility. Not to mention the watch features a Japanese automatic movement and a sustainable #TIDE olive fabric strap made from recycled ocean-bound plastic.
