20 of the BEST Women’s Watches on the Market (ALL at an AFFORDABLE Price.)

Introduction

Perhaps in the past, there was a distinct variation that set apart men’s watches from women’s watches, but nowadays, as the gender barriers have more or less been broken down, the only major difference between the two is sizing.

What I’m saying is that “women’s watches” can now simply be categorized as smaller pieces, structured to fit a woman’s wrist. Don’t get me wrong, there are plenty of designs that exude a specific feminine flair, which is chic and stylish.

However, many women also appreciate smaller variations of watches that typically fall under the male category. Unfortunately, they are not always easy to find, as smaller sizes are becoming harder and harder to stay relevant while being somewhat affordable.

That’s why I’ve compiled the most affordable feminine watches that have gathered a fair amount of iconic swagger over the years, and have maintained a consistent fan base that is more than well-deserved. 

A Wide Range…

Ranging from slim and classic, chunky and bold, flashy and glamorous, or simply for a watch that is suitable for everyday wear, I guarantee that this list can at least narrow down your search and provide plenty of insight on your next potential purchase. 

Casio Women’s Classic LA-11WL-7ACF

Casio reigns supreme in the world of simplicity and variety. This Women’s Classic is perhaps the most convenient and conventional women’s watch available today. As per usual with Casio, there’s not much to write home about.

The design is as straightforward as it gets, with a simple white casing encircling a digital screen, and a comfortable white-leather strap to fit any wrist. Key features include an alarm, a countdown timer, 1/10 second stopwatch, and an hourly time signal.

It also features an impressive amount of water resistance strategically installed to give this piece the edge in both affordability and utility, rounded out with a design that suits just about anyone. 

As you would expect from Casio, this piece is remarkably affordable, coming in at around $20. 

Invicta Pro Divers Women’s

The rose gold casing of this automatic beauty delivers a surprising tone of elegance on a watch specifically crafted to withstand any conditions.

The dark brown metal is enclosed by a highly protective Mineral Crystal, shielding it from scratches or blemishes that threaten to damage the performance, and with a 200m water resistance, you’re sure to withstand the depths of any water you find yourself in.

A very classy tone is established, and with the way the watch subtly outlines its distinguished presence, the aesthetic created feels very unique. Measuring 36mm, this watch comes rather large, but you can always downsize to the 24.5mm if you feel inclined. 

The Invicta Pro Divers Women’s costs $50. 

Seiko Core Solar SUP250

Upon looking at this piece, my mind immediately started comparing it to dozens of Cartier watches of similar designs. After all, Cartier is arguably one of the most popular watch brands among women due to their chic appeal and glamorous, jewelry-like designs.

The Seiko Core Solar has bold Roman numeral markers, a square case, and a crocodile-embossed black leather strap that perhaps takes direct inspiration from Cartier designs.

Even though this Seiko piece with its casual solar movement is much cheaper than that of a Cartier, I would argue that quality is not lost at all.

With its vintage, curvy aesthetic, this watch will appeal to many women who appreciate the finer things but don’t necessarily want to spend an arm and a leg. 

The Seiko Core Solar SUP250 costs $120. 

Victorinox Swiss Army Maverick

The small Maverick carries with it the perfect amount of robustness and reliability. A very impressive amount of detail resides on a compressed dial, giving this piece a flavorful edge you don’t normally see from watches this small.

The dark blue and black coloring blends very well, and the unidirectional bezel perhaps steals the show with its very GMT-like look. Inside is a reliable Swiss movement that fits the reserved nature of the piece, and of course, the shimmering stainless steel fires off that glamorous aesthetic.

A different taste than perhaps the majority of women-targeted wristwear, but this piece still carries a very impressive list of qualities that many women will undoubtedly be drawn to. 

The Victorinox Swiss Army Maverick costs $130. 

Nordgreen Native Gold

A slim, 28mm is all it takes to deliver one of the most chic and understated designs I’ve ever seen. The Nordgreen Native Gold sits beautifully on the wrist with an ever-so-slightly elevated tone to give it just enough detail.

The distinct feel and look are iconic, but what really works on this piece is the seamless merging of flawless performance with a pure aesthetic that leaves nothing to be desired.

The dial is bare white, with faint gold coloring to signal the hands and indices, blending perfectly with the casing of the same color. Nordgreen has managed to give us a minimalist design that somehow speaks with so much volume. To me, this watch is simply an anomaly. 

The Nordgreen Native Gold costs $159.

Michael Kors Parker Chronograph 

A white sunray dial sits glittery and triumphant, solemnly complementing the jeweled exterior of this chronograph watch.

The golden coloring will undoubtedly attract those of you who have a taste for the finer things, and it will keep you hooked with the sparkling indices that seem to generate their own light, gleaming with an elevated refinement that instills within the wearer a sense of prestigious luxury.

The dial itself is a faded white, with three little subdials that give even more detail, and a pattern that seems to become more intricate the closer you get to the center.

You can thank the quartz movement for the price, as this is a piece that is meant to be aesthetically enjoyed, delivering the same kind of experience you would expect from a big-name jewelry company. 

The Michael Kors Parker Chronograph costs $239. 

Citizen Chandler Mother of Pearl

A surprising amount of shine accompanies a beautiful mother-of-pearl dial, adding an impressive amount of feminine flair to this lady’s Citizen watch. This 26mm case is very small, but this watch carries with it an extreme amount of aesthetic power that causes it to stand out.

Another special feature is the eco-drive movement that allows this piece to be charged with any light source, leading to a more convenient way of powering the system and less frustration in the long run.

Eliminating the need to replenish batteries is always a plus in the world of energy power watches, and combined with the jaw-dropping aesthetic, this piece is simply a powerhouse. 

The Citizen Chandler Mother of Pearl costs $243. 

Triwa Hu34L Grey

Constructed from illegal firearms, the Hu34L Grey attempts to preach out against the issues of gun violence, giving us a piece that is both splendid to look at, but also makes us take a step back and evaluate ourselves.

The Humanium Metal that this piece is made of looks absolutely divine, as its glossy details provide a smooth feel to the dynamic design, with a black-leather strap that effortlessly blends both elemental colors, creating something truly special.

The hands and markers are straightforward, and the steel case outlines the darker colors, but obviously, the main attraction of the show is going to be the powerful message that it is associated with. 

The Triwa Hu34L Grey costs $245.

Bulova Classic Bangle

This shimmering beauty is part of an elite lineup of Bulova masterpieces, each specially crafted with its own unique features to display a monumental level of skill.

This particular Classic Bangle is a stainless steel variant that comes with a silver and gold coloring and a mother-of-pearl dial that plays with the lighting in a transfixing manner.

Simply put, this piece looks like it should be competing with some of the most widely recognized names of all time that are far above the price range.

The mother-of-pearl exterior is one thing, but the jeweled indices make this by far the most luxurious-looking piece on the list today.  

The Bulova Classic Bangle costs $262. 

Tissot Lovely Square

With a name as well-recognized as Tissot, it was pretty much a guarantee that they were going to make the list in some form or fashion.

This uniquely shaped watch strips a simple quartz-powered piece down to an even more straightforward tone, embodying a sense of fresh design to pair with the vintage appeal that every Tissot has.

The dial is an elegant blue with straight hands and indices, pairing well with the stainless steel exterior and the elegantly chained link that perhaps ties the whole look together.

This watch pays homage to the small women’s watches of the 1960s, measuring only 20mm in diameter, which, if you’re a small-wristed lady, may be your best option. 

The Tissot Lovely Square costs $350. 

Mondaine Classic 30mm

A Swiss design through and through, the Mondaine Classic reinterprets a timeless design with subtle modern elements that give it an appealing flair.

The stainless steel case is rather bright, providing a complementary aesthetic to the white bezel, whose surface is smoothly polished, allowing for subtle light features to dance across its bare landscape.

The stark black contrast of the hands and indices serves to interrupt an otherwise repetitive look, as their blocky exterior fits surprisingly well on a refined piece such as this.

Other than that, the design is rather straightforward, focusing on a simplistic design that brings out the most of the barebones characteristics. Its unusual attraction will appeal to many, and with a healthy size of 30mm, this will be an extremely accessible piece. 

The Mondaine Classic 30mm costs $375. 

Bulova Crystal 96L311

Exquisitely polished, flawlessly refined, and splendidly jeweled, this Bulova Crystal combines just enough high-performing luxury with a sporty aesthetic to make it appealing to watch-lovers across the board.

The opalescent mother-of-pearl dial has silver-tone hands that give off a luminescent glow, almost filling the piece with a sense of mystical appeal, and the polished silver-tone Roman numerals definitely help the overall blend of sporty luxury.

The stainless steel casing is highlighted by jeweled spaces along the bracelet, chopping up the smooth aesthetic, and blending seamlessly with the same jewels encircling the bezel.

This piece is simply gorgeous, and it occupies a very unique position, tapping into two distinct sides of the watch spectrum to appeal to as many enthusiasts as possible. 

The Bulova Crystal 96L311 costs $375. 

Orient Classic Open Heart

Armed with an extremely classy sense of elegance with quite the pristine nature, the Orient Open Heart has always been a very popular contender for the ladies’ attention.

The round stainless steel envelope and bracelet are coated in silver and rose gold colors, giving them a vintage appeal that breathes an established sense of luxury.

The dial is a smooth white, with rose-gold colored hands and indices that appear very sharp and dramatic, richly layering the palette with a crisp amount of detail.

Of course, centered to the left is the beautiful open heart feature that allows us a peek at the 22-stone F6 automatic movement, ticking away with the same elegant nature plastered on the outside.

The Orient Classic Open Heart costs $395. 

Movado Bold Evolution 2.0

The Bold Evolution 2.0 (as its name suggests) is characterized by the bold coloring presented on the entire piece. From the strap to the dial, a bright peach shines, stealing the show and instilling a glamorous sense of refinement.

Aside from that, the glimmering stainless steel provides a slight layer of distinguished detail that mixes up the palette and adds to a very aesthetically pleasing display.

The 34mm measurement is the perfect size, and with the very symmetrical, well-rounded exterior that only does what it feels comfortable doing, I think this piece will impress a lot of people. 

The Movado Bold Evolution 2.0 costs $450.

Tissot Le Locle Women’s Watch 

This piece belongs to a hugely popular family of automatic watches that have been at the forefront of Tissot’s legacy. This elegant timepiece carries a distinct amount of prestigious details, including diamond indexes and fine Roman numerals.

The traditional Le Locle signature on the front of the dial catches the eye as well, following the same kind of design characteristics you would expect to see from high-end Swiss-made pieces.

With a 25mm stainless steel case, this watch comes neatly packaged and elegantly compact, not attempting to venture too far outside of what makes Tissot such a legendary brand.

I think that this watch is a perfect mixture of class and style that appeals to those with flashier tastes, while also playing a reserved hand, not trying to be too dramatic, but rather, communicates the right message that those who listen to it will understand. 

The Tissot Le Locle Women’s Watch costs $750. 

Versace Dominus Lady Watch

Versace enters this list with quite a flavorful piece. The Dominus ladies’ watch is a square-dialed, gold-colored, distinctly crafted chronograph that you will either fall in love with or deem not for you.

There’s no reason to feel shame one way or another, as this piece unapologetically caters to those who prefer the more glamorous things.

Of course, with the Versace name attached to it, it would be expected that this piece adheres to the elevated reputation this brand has crafted, and, fortunately, the Dominus does not shy away from that.

With a distinguished gold exterior and uniquely patterned dial, this watch wraps itself in a bold package that, regardless of how you feel, you can’t help but respect. 

The Versace Dominus Lady Watch costs $870.

Balmania Diamond Chronograph

Oh boy, there’s a lot to unpack on this piece. Between the three subdials, the gold coloring, the diamond-jeweled indices, and the mother-of-pearl dial, this piece offers some of the finest aesthetics in women’s watches.

With a Swiss quartz movement, perhaps being the only straightforward feature, I can imagine this watch catching the eye of any lady who appreciates a well-made piece that makes her feel all the more glamorous.

While there is so much detail crammed into the 37mm of stainless steel casing, it also does a fantastic job of slyly playing its hand, so as not to overwhelm its wearer with the tremendous amount of features.

The watch seems to be very aware, which is always appreciated when dealing with something as hard-hitting and spectacular as this. 

The Balmania Diamond Chronograph costs $1,000.

Mido Multifort TV 35 Automatic

The rectangular curviness of the Mido Multifort is another piece that some will be drawn to, and some will choose to pass on. I, for one, love the unique shape, and I think that it’s all the more enlightened by the soft, bright colors that do wonders for the aesthetic.

The sky blue dial is beautiful, making the few jeweled indices that the watch has stand out all the more. At first, it might not seem like this piece has that much detail, but I always admire the pieces that require you to study the features in order to really understand all that it’s trying to accomplish.

For example, the dial is actually made of mother-of-pearl, which may not be obvious at first glance. Overall, for a 34mm watch, this piece packs an aesthetic punch, with a fair amount of artistic brilliance sprinkled here and there. 

The Mid Multifort TV 35 Automatic costs $1,014. 

Frederique Constant Classic Moneta Moonphase 

This beautiful Moonphase piece comes alive on the wrist, bursting with a unique layer of luxury that Frederique Constant has consistently embodied.

The two subdials provide an engaging sense of symmetry that rounds out the entire design, and of course, the Moonphase dial itself steals the show with its artistic brilliance.

The peaceful white of the dial blends well with the hands and indices, which are both very thin so as not to distract from the main features. The women’s size comes in 37mm, a slightly larger size than needed, perhaps, but I think everything on the watch itself fills in the size nicely. 

The Frederique Constant Classic Moneta Moonphase costs $1,295. 

Fossil 36mm Suitor Watch

Slim, thin, and curvy, Fossil is known for its elegant taste that instills a taste of prestigious refinement within every piece. The paper-thin chain link on the Fossil 36mm Suitor watch causes the piece to appear even thinner than it already is, and the wide variety of colors makes it suitable for all kinds of wear.

My personal favorite variant is the all black exterior that makes the watch look like a beautiful spectacle of the night. The chrome causes the light to elegantly dance across the surface, providing a surprising amount of depth to the entire design. 

The Fossil 36mm Suitor Watch costs $1,350.

Conclusion

The women’s watch market is vast and deep, with many pieces not getting near enough recognition due to the fierce competition with big-name brands.

But if you look hard enough, there are a surprising number of masterpieces just waiting to be uncovered, many of them much cheaper than you would expect.

This list only scratches the surface, as there are plenty of finely-constructed pieces that perfectly capture the chic appeal that so many women look for in their wristwear.

In any case, I hope that this list helped you to at least narrow down your search so that you have a deeper understanding of the price pool, and perhaps it’s opened your eyes to new designs that you never knew existed.

The watch industry is much larger than you might expect; all it takes is a little initiative to travel down unexplored paths, and I can guarantee you will find what you’re looking for.