Watch Deal Alert: Citizen Men's Eco Drive Weekender Sports Watch (AW1710-04E)

I've had my eye on the Citizen's Men Eco Drive Weekender Sports Watch since 2024. It's Model AW1710-04E and evokes the simple classic watches that have made their way into our collective memories over the years. Now, the Citizen Weekender AW1710-04E is 36% off on Amazon! You can check it out here via my Amazon affiliate link. This is a quality Citizen watch for well less than $200.

A Citizen Eco Drive Watch with Dive-style markings

The case is 44mm in diameter and the bezel is non-rotating. The lines are classic and the eco-drive power system is hassle free. It's a great deal!

Watch Spotlight: Invicta Quartz Pro Diver Black Watch

Invicta is Back in Black!

If you have an active imagination, a quick glance at your wristwatch can be enough to send you anywhere in the world from the casinos of the French Riviera to SCUBA diver commando work in faraway harbors. The more prestigious brands have taken advantage of our fantasies and associated their watches with the James Bond movie franchise, historic adventurers like Jacques Cousteau and Sir Edmund Hillary, and even actual military units. Of course, these glamorous associations don't help the rest of us. We just need a rugged watch that look cool and that we can all afford.  Enter the Invicta Quartz Pro Diver. This long-running Invicta series is one of the world's most popular lines of affordable diver-style watches. In black, it also checks all the SCUBA Joe Commando boxes. There are a couple of interesting versions of this watch in all black.

Invicta Quartz Pro Diver (Model 90302)

 

Invicta Quartz Pro Diver in Black (Amazon Photo)

First, we'll check the version offered on Amazon. It is model 90302. It is 44mm in diameter and 12mm thick. It has luminous hands and hour markers. It's a great take on classic dive watch style. It also delivers with 200-meters of water resistance and a unidirectional rotating bezel. Invicta claims this watch is suitable for SCUBA diving and professional water activities. It's a rugged, reliable, watch with an average 4.6 star rating in over 1000 Amazon reviews. If you'd like to take a closer look or buy, check out it out here on Amazon using my affiliate link. 

Invicta Quartz Pro Diver (Model 46903)

Another great looking Invicta Pro Diver watch is currently available at Invictastores.com. If you are looking for great deals on affordable watches, this site should be in your bookmarks. 

Invicta Quartz Pro Diver (Model 46903)

This Pro Diver strays from the classic dive watch homage and dive watch performance, but it offers bold luminous hands and markers in a big and bold 46mm diameter format. This one makes a couple of compromises in the name of style with water resistance dropping to 50-meters and I suspect that the bezel is non-rotating. The price is stunningly low. As of this writing, it is available for just under $30. You can find it here on Invictastores.com.

If you don't have a fortune and you want a cool looking watch, these Invicta models are worth examining.

 

Ten Dollar Tuesday: Nuovo Men's Classic Quartz Watch

If you are looking for a classic watch look in an inexpensive package, check out the Nuovo Men's Classic Quartz watch. It's a quartz watch with a 41mm dial that is 10mm thick. 

Nuovo Classic 41mm Quartz Watch

The watch has a familiar field watch dial layout. While the advertising copy mentions stainless, the case and bracelet are both alloy metals. Nuovo claims that this watch is water resistant to 30 meters. Several dial color combinations are available. There is another dial arrangement and one with a 50% off special. But, those are for another post.  If you'd like to check this watch out on Amazon, use my affiliate link and see the Nuovo Classic here.

Watches A to Z: US Polo Assn

The US Polo Association was founded in 1890 and is the governing body for the sport of polo in the United States. The association itself is a non-profit entity. However, it also owns the for profit subsidiary USPA Global Licensing Inc. (also sometimes called USPA Properties Inc). This for profit subsidiary manages the US Polo Association brand around the world (190 countries) and in 1100+ outlets. Some of the profits are funneled back to the US Polo Association to support outreach and other non-profit activities. While the brand is used on apparel, luggage, footwear and more, as watch enthusiasts we're most interested in the brand's watches. 

A line up of US Polo Assn Watches from my collection

US Polo Assn watches were introduced at Baselworld in 2009. While they are generally too inexpensive to garner monied watch collector attention, sometimes they look like a million bucks! I find US Polo Assn watches online and at brick-n-mortar retailers like Burlington, JC Penney, and Ross. I've never had any quality issues with my US Polo Assn watches. They are typically a good buy for the money.

A US Polo Assn watch with gleaming gold tones

In the United States, US Polo Assn watches are manufactured by Accutime. The company has a long history of producing affordable timepieces that work well and look good. Most US Polo Assn watches have design elements that include a polo pony and rider and a US Polo Assn in a standard font.  However, the brand has some watches that branch out and omit the pony and rider. Over the years, I've picked up several US Polo Association watches.  To see all of the US Polo Assn posts on this blog, check out this link.

A US Polo Assn watch in orange

In the US, we are used to seeing US Polo Assn watches in a budget friendly $15 to $30 price range. However, in Europe, the brand is sold through Eurotrade s.r.l. In my few glimpses of US Polo Assn watches sold in the UK, it appears that the watches start at affordable levels and go upwards. The price range might be $50 to $150 with potentially better quality levels and features.

A US Polo Assn watch with a Japanese quartz movement

The key take away from a look into the watches of brand like US Polo Assn is that there are lots of interesting watches to collect in this world. You can define price ranges that are comfortable for you and you can pick brands that fit your sense of style and your personal preferences. Styles come an go with fashion-brand watches, to browse US Polo Assn watches for men on Amazon, bang it here to visit the latest via our Amazon affiliate program link.

 

Watch Strap Review: ULLCHRO Genuine Leather Watch Strap

Sometimes affording a new watch from a premium brand is no small feat. Fortunately, there are low-cost ways to spiff up your watch collection. I recently noticed that the strap of my old Tissot Carson was deteriorating and no longer fully securing my watch. I tried a stopgap fix with fabric glue, but that just made a mess.  Then I started searching Amazon. I found this ULLCHRO Genuine Leather Watch Strap with alligator grain, stainless steel buckle, and soft brown rubberized calfskin.

Tissot Carson sporting a new ULLCHRO Genuine Leather Watch Strap

The 19mm wide strap fit my watch perfectly. At 200mm long, the strap also fit my wrist fairly well. There's not much room to spare, but the original strap was similarly proportioned.

ULLCHRO Leather Watch Strap with alligator grain design

The strap has a quick release spring bars for easy installation and easy strap swaps in the future. I like the simple but ornate buckle design that evokes the shape of a shield.

ULLCHRO Leather Watch Strap with shield shaped dress buckle

This was a nice little upgrade to my old watch, it was easy to do, and it was very affordable. You can check out the ULLCHRO Genuine Leather Watch Strap here on Amazon with my affiliate link.

Watch Deal Alert: Timex Expedition Gallatin Discounted Again!

The Timex Expedition Solar Gallatin is discounted again! It's the perfect watch for armchair commandoes and cat burglars. The Timex Gallatin is black, solar, and chock full of toxic masculinity. It's provides a commando look at a very affordable price point.

Timex Expedition Gallatin Solar Watch

It does offer 50-meters of water resistance, a black resin case, and a non-rotating bezel. Unfortunately, this watch does not have Indiglo backlighting. Amazon currently (as of April 2,  2026) has it on sale and it's an awesome Amazon Deal. It's currently 32% off for a price under $40. You can check this great looking watch out here on Amazon!

If you are looking for a Timex Expedition with Indiglo lighting, I've reviewed one here on this blog.

Ten Dollar Tuesday: Civo Military Watch

If you have legions and legions of troops, you don't want to spend too much on their watches, that's where this CIVO Military Watch would come in handy. It seems to be continually marked at 50% off for a price under $10. It delivers on the typical military field watch style.

CIVO Military Watch

The CIVO Military watch is a quartz watch with a 39mm diameter case that is 11mm thick.  It sports a 20mm wide strap that is 240mm long. The manufacturer claims 30-meter water resistance. It's a nice looking field watch for about $10. If you'd like to check it out, use my Amazon affiliate link to see the Civo Military watch here.