Sapphire, the most reputable and trusted provider of luxury watches worldwide has been a luxury watch pioneer since its founding in 1885. It’s consistently ranked among “The Best Global Brands” by Forbes and is one of only two brands ever to have won every award given out at SIHH, the other being Rolex.

Sapphire watches are the most common type of watch, and they’re also one of the most affordable. The “affordable sapphire case watch” is a great option for anyone who wants to get a stylish and scratch resistant timepiece.

Affordable Sapphire Watches (Stylish & Scratch Resistant)

For good reason, sapphire watches are sometimes far more costly than ordinary timepieces. The scratch-resistant Sapphire stone used on the watch face is far more expensive to create and is more durable.

This is why it might sometimes be difficult to buy an inexpensive sapphire watch.

The majority of watches with sapphire watch crystals are produced by more expensive Swiss watchmakers or by less expensive manufactures in their higher-end versions. Because of this, I made the decision to look for some of the least expensive and most reasonable sapphire watches now on the market. watches that are nonetheless really elegant and affordable for the majority of those looking to get a new watch.

You are thus at the proper spot if that is what you are searching for. Let’s start with some of the most well-known models out there.

1. Seiko Dress Watch Automatic

This model of Seiko’s always well-liked SARB watch line checks almost all the boxes for a classic and stylish dress watch. The hands and hour markers are sliver, which contrasts sharply and makes them simple to see. Of course, this goes well with the straightforward oyster-style stainless steel band and case.

Where it truly excels is that you get a automated Japanese movement with a 50-hour power reserve for the price, in addition to a synthetic Crystal Sapphire that upgrades the watch.

Its 38.5mm diameter is significantly smaller than you would anticipate for a dress watch. Additionally, it has a 100m water resistant rating, so you may get it wet without worrying.

In case you prefer a little lighter colored watch, it is also available in white with the SARB035 model.

• automated Japanese movement
• Crystal Sapphire
• Stainless steel case & band
• 100m water resistance
• Size of case: 38.5 x 11mm

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Seiko Alpinist 2.

One of Seiko’s most well-known field watches that has undergone several iterations throughout time. The SARB017 with a green face and a brown leather strap is still the standard, however.

If you are interested in a more detailed review of this watch, I have covered it before here. However, needless to say you get a huge bang for your buck with this watch. A automated Japanese movement with 50hr reserve, a Crystal Sapphire, 200m water resistance and a stunning green dial with gold hour markers and a fine minute marker train around the bezel.

It is undoubtedly a field watch, but it is far more fashionable than others and will work for anybody who needs it for both work and leisure time.

 

• automated Japanese movement
• Crystal Sapphire
• Alligator leather bracelet and stainless steel case
• 200m water resistance
• Size of case: 39.5 x 12 mm

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Third, Invicta Pro Diver

Invicta produce very affordable watches and often with surprising features for the price. And that is certainly the case with the popular Pro Diver series. They come with a Crystal Sapphire, which watches at this level never do.

A unidirectional bezel for indicating remaining time and clearly readable lumed hour markings are included in this diver-style watch. The watch’s other characteristics, like its massive 52mm steel body, Japanese quartz clock, and rubber strap, are quite normal.

Even if it’s a Rolex Submariner, how can you be upset when prices are often around $100?

Object to this model? Below, I’ve added a ton more professional divers.

• Japanese quartz clock
• Crystal Sapphire
• Rubber strap and stainless steel case
• 100m water resistance
• Size of case: 52 x 13 mm

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Fourth-Orient Triton Dive Watch

The most popular models from Orient are their Mako and Ray dive watches and their Bambino dress watches, but those don’t have a Crystal Sapphire. That is why I have included this Triton dive model instead.

Even if it is more expensive than others in our review, it is still well worth looking into, if only for a few special features. The Seiko 5s are famous for having a protected screw-down crown at 4 o’clock, but not many other manufacturers have followed suit. It is also a diving watch that is JIS compatible and is 200m water resistant, so you can take it seriously underwater.

The watch’s power meter indicates that the movement is a Japanese automatic with a reserve of 40 hours.

• automated Japanese movement
• Sapphire stone that is antireflective
• Leather strap with stainless steel case
• 200m water resistance
• Size of case: 41 x 14 mm

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5. Orient Executive

A variation on the notorious Rolex Presidential—which, sure, many presidents have been known to wear—is Without The Presidential from Orient. even the present.

This model looks the part without breaking the bank, at least for a sapphire watch. With its fluted bezel, crystal hour markings, and cyclops date window (a feature made famous by Rolex), the watch exudes sophistication.

Although Orient is not the first to pay tribute to the Rolex DayDate, this is unquestionably one of the finest.

If you don’t like black, there are several colors available, which I demonstrate below. And no, this is not a Model T Ford.

• Swiss Automatic mechanism
• Sapphire stone
• Jubilee bracelet and stainless steel case
• 100m water resistance
• 36 x 11 mm for the case

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Citizen Corso Eco Drive, number six

How can you not like Citizen? They are known for their Eco-drive, solar-powered watches. They rush at you as you remained still. Consequently, practically seldom need any maintenance.

This specific model is a dress watch with a black textured dial, clearly lumed hands and indicies, and a dress watch style. A beautiful minute train also runs past the edge. To make it easier for you to remember when an event is approaching, they have also provided a date window.

The bracelet in the jubilee style completes the look and complements the brushed well. 

And given that this is a Crystal Sapphire watch at under $200, it is hard to match from such a well known Japanese manufacturer.

• Eco-drive Japanese quartz clock
• Sapphire stone
• Jubilee bracelet and stainless steel case
• 100m waste resistance
• Size of case: 41 x 10 mm

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7. Citizen Permanent Chronograph

Another worthy contender for most affordable sapphire watch is this chronograph from Citizen. Yes, it comes with a Crystal Sapphire, which is also anti-reflective for easier reading in bright light.

Being a Citizen, it naturally includes a solar-powered Eco-drive, but there are a ton of other amenities as well. Both a tachymeter on the bezel and a three-dial chronograph are included with it to aid with those entertaining calculations.

That is not all, however. In order to keep everything very correct, it also maintains track of the day, the date, and different time zones. Therefore, this is a fantastic travel watch.

Last but not least, it can withstand 200 meters of water, therefore swimming is a possibility while wearing it!

• Eco-drive Japanese quartz clock
• Crystal Sapphire
• Case and bracelet made of stainless steel
• 200-meter waste resistance
• Size of case: 42 x 13 mm

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Swiss Army Maverick by Victorinox, No. 8

Victorinox is well known for their Swiss Army Knives, but more recently, they have begun to explore the world of fine Swiss timepieces. Victorinox makes a number of notable timepieces, but their I.N.O.X. line is known for the extreme testing it has through. One such model is the Maverick, which blends the aesthetics of a field and dive watch.

It sports a crisp, blue dial with legible hour markings and a 24-hour marker ring within. The traditional field watch outer ring of minutes marked around the bezel is another option. In relation to that, the crown matches the bezel’s enormous protection and has a huge unidirectional bezel with five minute markers.

This watch is a beautiful blend of functionality and design that would go with many different looks and occasions.

Noting that there are several other styling possibilities with this model, I’ve included more below.

• Japanese quartz clock
• Triple-coated anti-reflective Crystal Sapphire
• Case and bracelet made of stainless steel
• 100m waste resistance
• Size of case: 43 x 11 mm

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Casio Edifice Solar Quartz Chronograph, Version 9.

Although Casio is likely more known for its retro-style digital watches from the 1980s or even its G-Shocks, they also produce some chic higher-end timepieces. just not with the high price tag.

For such a modest cost, this Edifice model has quite a few noteworthy features: It has a date window and a chronograph with three subdials, and it is solar-powered.

The sleek black display and subdials, along with the traditional stainless steel band, give the watch a stylish overall look.

And that this watch comes with a Crystal Sapphire is very surprising indeed!

 

• Quartz solar movement made in Japan
• Crystal Sapphire
• Case and band made of stainless steel
• 100m waste resistance
• Size of case: 46 x 12 mm

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Hamilton Field Khaki King 9.

Without including Hamilton, one of the top inexpensive sapphire watches, I would be remiss in my evaluation. They are not the most affordable watch manufacturer on our list, but they are well known for their high-quality timepieces, many of which are made in the USA. anything that is now quite uncommon.

I’ve already studied The Hamilton Field Khaki King, which is well-known among Hamilton supporters. And with good cause. A distinctive day/date indication at the 12 o’clock position and a hefty, commanding stainless steel body distinguish this fashionable field watch. The watch is finished off with a contemporary, stitched brown leather strap that complements the watch’s field-style design.

Naturally, Hamilton has expanded the Field brand even further with more models, some of which I have shown here.

• Swiss Automatic mechanism
• Anti-reflective Crystal Sapphire
• Leather strap with stitching and a stainless steel case
• 100m waste resistance
• Size of case: 40 x 11 mm

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