Watch Almanac

Best chronograph watches under $5,000

We've measured 26 current chronograph watches that list at $5,000 or less, from 14 brands. These 12 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.

New to the style? Read what makes a chronograph.

  1. Citizen World Chronograph A-T AT8020-54L

    1.Citizen World Chronograph A-T AT8020-54L

    $795 list · $527 median on eBay (110 listed) · 43 mm case

    Solar, 200 m water resistance, 12 mm thick.

  2. Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T Blue Angels JY8078-52L

    2.Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T Blue Angels JY8078-52L

    $795 list · $595 median on eBay (88 listed) · 45 mm case

    Solar, 200 m water resistance, 14.5 mm thick.

  3. Swatch Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to the Moon SO33M100

    3.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.

  4. Fossil Grant Chronograph FS4813

    4.Fossil Grant Chronograph FS4813

    $180 list · $60 median on eBay (36 listed) · 44 mm case

    Quartz, 50 m water resistance.

  5. Fossil Machine Chronograph FS4552

    5.Fossil Machine Chronograph FS4552

    $190 list · $65 median on eBay (28 listed) · 45 mm case

    Quartz, 50 m water resistance.

  6. Tissot PR516 Chronograph 40mm (quartz) T149.417.11.051.00

    6.Tissot PR516 Chronograph 40mm (quartz) T149.417.11.051.00

    $575 list · $439 median on eBay (15 listed) · 40 mm case

    100 m water resistance, 12.2 mm thick.

  7. Tissot Chrono XL Classic T116.617.16.057.00

    7.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.

  8. Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Solar Chronograph 39mm SSC961

    8.Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Solar Chronograph 39mm SSC961

    $750 list · $720 median on eBay (7 listed) · 39 mm case

    Solar, 100 m water resistance, a 45.5 mm lug-to-lug that suits 6.5" to 7.5" wrists, 13.3 mm thick.

  9. Bulova Lunar Pilot Chronograph 43.5mm 98K112

    9.Bulova Lunar Pilot Chronograph 43.5mm 98K112

    $895 list · $629 median on eBay (6 listed) · 43.5 mm case

    Quartz, 50 m water resistance, a 51 mm lug-to-lug that suits 7" to 8.5" wrists, 13.4 mm thick.

  10. Hamilton Intra-Matic Auto Chrono 40mm H38416541

    10.Hamilton Intra-Matic Auto Chrono 40mm H38416541

    $2,595 list · $1,953 median on eBay (5 listed) · 40 mm case

    Automatic with 60 hours of reserve, 100 m water resistance, a 49.2 mm lug-to-lug that suits 7" to 8.25" wrists, 14.4 mm thick.

  11. Furlan Marri Castagna 1009-A

    11.Furlan Marri Castagna 1009-AMicrobrand

    $713 list · $1,432 median on eBay (4 listed) · 38 mm case

    Quartz, 50 m water resistance, a 46 mm lug-to-lug that suits 6.5" to 7.75" wrists, 12 mm thick.

  12. Tissot PRX Automatic Chronograph 42mm T137.427.11.041.01

    12.Tissot PRX Automatic Chronograph 42mm T137.427.11.041.01

    $2,150 list · $2,512 median on eBay (4 listed) · 42 mm case

    Automatic with 68 hours of reserve, 100 m water resistance, a 53 mm lug-to-lug that suits 7.25" to 8.5" wrists, 14.5 mm thick.

Photos and eBay prices from live listings, updated daily. List prices are manufacturer prices in US dollars.

Every chronograph under $5,000 we've measured

WatchCaseLug-to-lugThickWaterList price
Invicta Speedway Torvane Chronograph 39.5mm 922339.5 mm——200 m$150
Invicta Pro Diver SCUBA Chronograph 48mm 698148 mm——100 m$160
Fossil Grant Chronograph FS481344 mm——50 m$180
Fossil Machine Chronograph FS455245 mm——50 m$190
Invicta Grand Diver Sidereon Chronograph 52mm 4858852 mm——100 m$250
Dan Henry 1962 Racing Chronograph DH62-38M-G139 mm45.9 mm13.5 mm50 m$290
Swatch Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Mars SO33R10042 mm47.3 mm13.3 mm30 m$300
Swatch Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to the Moon SO33M10042 mm47.3 mm13.3 mm30 m$300
Dan Henry 1964 Gran Turismo Chronograph 38mm DH64-38M-E138 mm44.7 mm12.9 mm50 m$310
Tissot Chrono XL Classic T116.617.16.057.0045 mm—11 mm100 m$450
Brew Metric Chronograph Retro Dial METRIC-BLK36 mm41.5 mm10.8 mm50 m$475
Citizen Promaster Navihawk 40mm CA4664-60X40 mm——200 m$476
Bulova Marine Star Chronograph 96B25644 mm——100 m$550
Citizen Nighthawk Chronograph Blackout CA0295-58E42 mm——200 m$575
Tissot PR516 Chronograph 40mm (quartz) T149.417.11.051.0040 mm—12.2 mm100 m$575
Furlan Marri Castagna 1009-A38 mm46 mm12 mm50 m$713
Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Solar Chronograph 39mm SSC96139 mm45.5 mm13.3 mm100 m$750
Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T Blue Angels JY8078-52L45 mm—14.5 mm200 m$795
Citizen World Chronograph A-T AT8020-54L43 mm—12 mm200 m$795
Bulova Lunar Pilot Chronograph 43.5mm 98K11243.5 mm51 mm13.4 mm50 m$895
Movado Heritage Calendoplan S Chronograph 365020342 mm—12.1 mm50 m$1,295
Certina DS-1 Chrono Auto C029.462.16.011.0042 mm49.7 mm14.3 mm100 m$2,010
Tissot PRX Automatic Chronograph 42mm T137.427.11.041.0142 mm53 mm14.5 mm100 m$2,150
Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Mechanical Chronograph SRQ04742 mm49.5 mm14.6 mm100 m$2,500
Hamilton Intra-Matic Auto Chrono 40mm H3841654140 mm49.2 mm14.4 mm100 m$2,595
Oris Divers Sixty-Five Chronograph 40mm 01 771 7791 4054-07 8 20 1840 mm48 mm15.4 mm100 m$4,700

Questions

What is the best chronograph under $5,000?
By how many are on the market right now, the Citizen World Chronograph A-T AT8020-54L at $795. Solar, 200 m water resistance, 12 mm thick.
What is the cheapest automatic chronograph under $5,000?
The Certina DS-1 Chrono Auto C029.462.16.011.00 at $2,010. 5 of the 26 chronograph watches under $5,000 in our catalog are mechanical.
Which chronograph under $5,000 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 47.3 mm for chronograph watches at this price. Check any watch against your own wrist with the fit finder.