Best chronograph watches under $500
We've measured 12 current chronograph watches that list at $500 or less, from 7 brands. These 11 are the ones most listed for sale on eBay right now, one per collection, a rough guide to what people actually buy. Each comes with the numbers that decide how it wears.
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1.Citizen Promaster Navihawk 40mm CA4664-60X
$476 list · $534 median on eBay (87 listed) · 40 mm case
Solar, 200 m water resistance.
2.Swatch Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to the Moon SO33M100
$300 list · $470 median on eBay (71 listed) · 42 mm case
30 m water resistance, a 47.3 mm lug-to-lug that suits 6.75" to 8" wrists, 13.3 mm thick.
3.Fossil Grant Chronograph FS4813
$180 list · $60 median on eBay (36 listed) · 44 mm case
Quartz, 50 m water resistance.
4.Fossil Machine Chronograph FS4552
$190 list · $65 median on eBay (28 listed) · 45 mm case
Quartz, 50 m water resistance.
5.Tissot Chrono XL Classic T116.617.16.057.00
$450 list · $309 median on eBay (7 listed) · 45 mm case
Quartz, 100 m water resistance, 11 mm thick.
6.Invicta Speedway Torvane Chronograph 39.5mm 9223
$150 list · 39.5 mm case
Quartz, 200 m water resistance. It's the cheapest here.
7.Invicta Pro Diver SCUBA Chronograph 48mm 6981
$160 list · 48 mm case
Quartz, 100 m water resistance.
8.Invicta Grand Diver Sidereon Chronograph 52mm 48588
$250 list · 52 mm case
Quartz, 100 m water resistance.
9.Dan Henry 1962 Racing Chronograph DH62-38M-G1Microbrand
$290 list · 39 mm case
Quartz, 50 m water resistance, a 45.9 mm lug-to-lug that suits 6.5" to 7.75" wrists, 13.5 mm thick.
10.Dan Henry 1964 Gran Turismo Chronograph 38mm DH64-38M-E1Microbrand
$310 list · 38 mm case
Quartz, 50 m water resistance, a 44.7 mm lug-to-lug that suits 6.25" to 7.5" wrists, 12.9 mm thick.
11.Brew Metric Chronograph Retro Dial METRIC-BLKMicrobrand
$475 list · 36 mm case
Quartz, 50 m water resistance, a 41.5 mm lug-to-lug that suits 6" to 7" wrists, 10.8 mm thick. It's the shortest lug-to-lug here and the thinnest here.
Photos and eBay prices from live listings, updated daily. List prices are manufacturer prices in US dollars.
Every chronograph under $500 we've measured
| Watch | Case | Lug-to-lug | Thick | Water | List price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invicta Speedway Torvane Chronograph 39.5mm 9223 | 39.5 mm | — | — | 200 m | $150 |
| Invicta Pro Diver SCUBA Chronograph 48mm 6981 | 48 mm | — | — | 100 m | $160 |
| Fossil Grant Chronograph FS4813 | 44 mm | — | — | 50 m | $180 |
| Fossil Machine Chronograph FS4552 | 45 mm | — | — | 50 m | $190 |
| Invicta Grand Diver Sidereon Chronograph 52mm 48588 | 52 mm | — | — | 100 m | $250 |
| Dan Henry 1962 Racing Chronograph DH62-38M-G1 | 39 mm | 45.9 mm | 13.5 mm | 50 m | $290 |
| Swatch Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Mars SO33R100 | 42 mm | 47.3 mm | 13.3 mm | 30 m | $300 |
| Swatch Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to the Moon SO33M100 | 42 mm | 47.3 mm | 13.3 mm | 30 m | $300 |
| Dan Henry 1964 Gran Turismo Chronograph 38mm DH64-38M-E1 | 38 mm | 44.7 mm | 12.9 mm | 50 m | $310 |
| Tissot Chrono XL Classic T116.617.16.057.00 | 45 mm | — | 11 mm | 100 m | $450 |
| Brew Metric Chronograph Retro Dial METRIC-BLK | 36 mm | 41.5 mm | 10.8 mm | 50 m | $475 |
| Citizen Promaster Navihawk 40mm CA4664-60X | 40 mm | — | — | 200 m | $476 |
Questions
- What is the best chronograph under $500?
- By how many are on the market right now, the Citizen Promaster Navihawk 40mm CA4664-60X at $476. Solar, 200 m water resistance.
- Which chronograph under $500 is best for a small wrist?
- The Brew Metric Chronograph Retro Dial METRIC-BLK, with a 41.5 mm lug-to-lug against a median of 45.9 mm for chronograph watches at this price. Check any watch against your own wrist with the fit finder.