Watch Spotlight: Bulova Men's Modern Millenia Automatic Ceramic Watch

The automatic watch is the epicenter of watch-making tradition. Usually, we embrace that, but sometimes it's nice to see a thoroughly modern take on the automatic. The Bulova Men's Modern Millenia Automatic Ceramic Watch (shown below) is a three-hand 21-jewel automatic with a partial open aperture in the front and an exhibition caseback revealing the mechanism.

Bulova Modern Millenia Automatic (Amazon photo)

The watch features a ceramic case and bracelet, an edge-to-edge domed crystal, gold-tone accent markings, and a classic subdial with a second hand.  The watch has a 42-hour power reserve when fully wound. The watch case is 41.5mm in diameter and it stands a little tall at 13.2mm thick.  One Amazon reviewer noted that the lug-to-lug measurement of this watch is a little large at 53.8mm. By having only a partial aperture on the watch face, the watch is more readable than a full skeleton watch and there is room for the vaunted Bulova tuning fork logo.

Bulova Modern Millenia Automatic Exhibition Caseback (Amazon photo)

Overall, this Bulova is a modern watch from a known brand at a good price. Check it out here on Amazon. There's only one problem. The seller says there is only one left!

Watch Deal Alert: Bulova Marine Star 98B203 On Sale 10% off [Updated for April 2026]

UPDATED BULOVA DEAL APRIL 2026

If you are looking for a great watch deal, you might check out the Bulova Marine Star (Model 98B203) that's discounted right now on Amazon.  As of April 2026, it's 10% off the regular price for a high quality quartz watch from this premium brand. That brings this watch in at a bit over $400. But, on Amazon, they've got coupons! You can click apply coupon to bring this watch down to under $350.

Bulova Marine Star (98B203) as shown on Amazon

Inspired by the sea, this elegant quartz watch has a 4.7 star rating on Amazon and offers a stainless steel case and band, a rotating bezel, a black dial, a mineral crystal, and 100-meters of water resistance.  If you'd like to get this watch, you can find it here on Amazon.

[This post is updated to April 2026 from 2024.  If you like an elegant diver design, this one is a great watch.]

Watch Deal Alert: Tommy Hilfiger 3H Quartz Watch - Two Tone Blue Dial

 If you are looking for a deal on a very attractive looking quartz watch, check out the Tommy Hilfiger 3H Quartz watch collection.  This attractive two-tone silver and gold stainless steel watch is currently 37% off on Amazon. Made by the Movado Group with Japanese quartz movements and Chinese manufacturing, these watches deliver the feel of quality to your wrist.

Tommy Hilfiger 3H Quartz Watch - Two-tone with Navy Blue Dial (Amazon Photo)

This watch has a 42mm diameter case and 30-meters of water resistance. With the Amazon sale price, this watch sells for less than $80. However, great deals on stable mates with other color and dial combinations all land for under $100. I received a stainless and blue model from a department store a couple of Christmas ago and this is a bona fide deal. If you'd like to check this one out, you can get it via my Amazon affiliate link here. Your purchase will help support this blog and you'll get a watch that punches far above its price class.

Ten Dollar Tuesday: The Kakabi Minimalist Men's Watch

One glaringly obvious truth in the watch world is that China can produce a perfectly good wristwatch.  If you aren't trying to make a socio-economic statement or support old world craftsmen, an inexpensive watch that looks good and tells time is sufficient for most people. The Kakabi Minimalist dress watch for men may be a good choice for the basic time-telling mission and it fits within our $10 watch pricing criteria.

Kakabi Minimalist Watch (Amazon Photo)

In the looks department this watch competes well with the Timex Easy Reader and Casio Men's Standard Watches. The watch has a generously-sized 40mm diameter case, easy to read numerals, 304-grade stainless steel case, and a Japanese quartz movement. While some purchasers, aren't happy with the longevity of this watch, the Kakabi gets 4.4 stars overall out of 205 ratings. If you'd like to purchase a watch like this one, you can find it here using my Amazon affiliate link.

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.