Ten Dollar Tuesday Watch: EAJOMIN Gediyar G713 Sport Watch

 As we deal with a challenging economy, it can be fun to grab a good looking watch from time to time. This EAJOMIN Gediyar G713 watch recently caught my eye. I'm just a sucker for silver-on-silver watch case and dial combinations. This watch regularly sells for less than $10 and is currently 11% off on top of that to make for a low, low, price. It's a pretty tempting price.

EAJOMIN Gediyar G713 Sport watch (Amazon Photo)

The watch is 43mm in diameter and 9.5mm thick. It comes with a long silicone strap that is 25 centimeters long. That allows this watch to accommodate wrist diameter of up to 9.85-inches. The watch is advertised as waterproof for daily life. (I take that to mean a few splashes or light rain capable.)

The main drawback that I see to this timepiece include the unknown metal quality. There is a review that indicate the wearer got a rash from the clasp to this watch. I'll have to add this drawback to my TGIF post on The Drawbacks of Cheap Watches.

Still, it's a great look, a great size, and an incredibly low price. If you want to test your resistance to temptation, check this EAJOMIN Gediyar watch out here via my affiliate link.

Watch Deal Alert: Great Amazon Deals on Timex Chronograph Watches

There are two noteworthy Timex chronograph-style watches that have recently been featured as Amazon Deals. Both watches come from a premium watch series and both have great takes on a classic watch style. One is a Marlin and the other is a Q Series Chronograph.  

Timex Marlin 40mm Chronograph Amazon Deal

As of this posting on March 1, 2026, the Timex Marlin 40mm Quartz Chronograph is 39% off on Amazon. It's a great deal for a premium Timex watch.

Timex Marlin Quartz 40mm Chronograph (Amazon Photo)

If you'd like to check this watch out further and potentially purchase it, you can see Marlin Chrono right here via my Amazon Affiliate Link.

Timex Q-Series 40mm Chronograph Amazon Deal

The second Timex Chronograph watch is the reissued Timex Q 40mm Chronograph. This watch is steeped in Timex quartz watch history and provides the integrated bracelet style that has been recently popularized by the Tissot PRX. It's a great looking watch and it's a healthy 29% off.

Timex Q Series Quartz 40mm Chronograph (Amazon Photo)

To see this watch forthwith and directly, check it out here using my Amazon affiliate link. 

Affordable Alternatives to the Rolex Milgauss

The Rolex Milgauss was a very special watch. It was designed for engineers, scientists, and technicians who would encounter strong electromagnetic fields during the course of their professional work. The movement is surrounded by an internal soft iron shield that is often referred to as a Faraday Cage. It offered 1000 gauss resistance. More modern versions of the Milgauss added a paramagnetic blue parachom hairspring and an anti-magnetic escapement that used components like a nickel-phosphorus escape wheel. From a style perspective, the Rolex Milgauss has the very business-like demeanor of a tool watch.

Rolex Milgauss Oyster Perpetual Watch (Amazon Photo)

The Rolex Milgauss was actually discontinued back in 2023, but it still commands a hefty price tag. To take a look at this pre-owned Rolex Milgauss, you can use my Amazon affiliate link here. However, with a little luck and perseverence, we can find some more affordable alternatives to the Rolex Milgauss.

What kind of Rolex Milgauss Alternative is Right for You?

The first question to answer when seeking a Rolex Milgauss alternative is "what kind do you need?" Do you need the anti-magnetic properties of the milgauss because of the nature of your work or hobbies? Do you want a watch that looks like a Rolex Milgauss because of its no nonsense tool watch-style?

Anti-Magnetic Alternatives to the Rolex Milgauss

Watches like the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra and Railmaster are good alternatives to the Milgauss in terms of capability. But, they are still quite expensive with price tags in the $4000 to $6000 range. A more affordable alternative to the Milgauss comes from Tissot. The Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium uses an anti-magnetic silicium main spring for greater resistance to magnetic fields.

Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium (Amazon Photo)

There have been many tests online between the Rolex Milgauss and the Tissot Gentleman. In each case, the luxury level of the Rolex puts it in a class far above the Tissot. However, if you are looking for anti-magnetics capabilities and similar looks, the Tissot is not cheap. However, it is attainable by mere mortals. You can check out the Tissot Gentleman here using my Amazon affiliate link.

Homage Alternatives to the Rolex Milgauss

In the real world, employers are working hard to replace western workers with low cost work forces in far away lands or with AI bots and agents inside their own networks. It can make a luxury or ultra-luxury watch hard to afford for most people. Fortunately, there are homage watches that mimic the looks of high end watches like the Rolex Milgauss for a fraction of the price.

Benyar Men's Classic Automatic

This Benyar Men's Classic Automatic watch is an homage to the Rolex Milgauss. The watch sports a 36-hour power reserve, a lightning bolt second hand, and some minimal degree of water resistance. The watch is currently available for less than $70 right here via my Amazon affiliate link.

 

Wristwatch Review: Auriol GMT-style Quartz Watch

Hands-On With a LIDL Watch

The German discount grocery chain, LIDL, has an interesting business model that centers around low grocery prices in small footprint neighborhood grocery stores. The chain also offers other goods on an occasional or "special buy" basis. One watch that they offered was from their house-brand Auriol had the look of a GMT-watch. However, it did not have actual GMT functionality. I found one in a Georgia thrift store so we can take a closer look at it.

Auriol GMT-Style Watch from LIDL

LIDL Watch Features

The Auriol GMT style watch has a rotating bezel with 24-hour markings. However, it doesn't have a dedicated fourth hand to provide GMT time keeping. The watch has hour markings similar to those of a classic timepiece and the case protrudes to protect the crown.

Auriol GMT-Style Watch

LIDL Watch Dimensions

This watch isn't too little. The case is about 43mm in diameter and 45mm if you count the crown. The case is 12mm thick. Lug-to-Lug measures about 50mm. 

At 12mm, the Auriol GMT-style watch isn't too tall

The bracelet fits my 7 and 3/4 inch wrists without adjustment or link removal. I has a little rattle when you shake it. But, the bracelet looks pretty solid.

The LIDL Auriol watch metal bracelet

LIDL Watch Construction

The LIDL watch is made in China and appears to have a stainless steel case with a matching bracelet. The case has a shiny finish. The interior links of the bracelet are shiny and the exterior links have a flat metal finish. The brand claims 5 atmospheres of water resistance. For a non-name brand watch, I suspect that a bit. Still, the watch seems pretty solid and well-constructed for an inexpensive timepiece.

The caseback of the Auriol LIDL watch

LIDL Watch Overall Impression

This watch seems pretty solid and in keeping with the quality standards of sub-$50 watches. It's also a comfortable watch to wear. The main drawback seems to be the lack of an actual GMT function. Since I bought it for about $10 at a thrift store, I'm very pleased with it as a find. I think it would be a good deal up to about $35. Overall, this is an interesting addition to my collection.

The Auriol LIDL watch is a nice beater watchc

 

TGIF: The H. Moser & Cie Venturer - A Dream Watch on Amazon

We've been hitting the budget watches hard on this blog lately. Perhaps it is because my personal budget is super tight. But, sometimes it is nice to dream and look at the watches most of us can only imagine. One such watch that I recently stumbled across on Amazon is the H. Moser & Cie Venturer. It's a minimalist, manually-wound, watch with small-hands seconds. While it's a luxury timepiece, it's not dainty. This watch is 43mm in diameter. The H. Moser & Cie Venturer is a classy watch with an eye-watering price tag.

The H. Moser and Cie Venturer Manually-Wound Watch (Amazon photo)

It's amazing to see a high-end timepiece with a minimalist look. Somehow, even without accoutrements, extras, and even brand labels, it looks out of this world in comparison with everyday timepieces. Perhaps it is the Kudu leather strap? The exotic leather is sourced from sustainably managed African antelope. If you'd like to purchase this fine timepiece, it is available from my affiliate link here on Amazon.

Watch Spotlight: The Bulova Accutron II Surveyor

One of the cool watches that I did see on my trip to the pawn shop last week was this Bulova Accutron II Surveyor (below). The Accutron II series of quartz watches commemorates the original Bulova Accutron product line. The Accutron brand name was a combination of Accuracy and Electronics. The line was introduced in 1960 as the world's first fully electronic watch series. The original Accutron watches kept time via a tuning fork that vibrated at 360 hertz. It offered 2-second per day accuracy. The Accutron II line was introduced in 2014 as a quartz watch line. It uses the ultra-high frequency Bulova Precisionist movement.

Bulova Accutron II Surveyor (Model 97B133)

This particular watch (Model 97B133) appears to have a rose-gold plated case and a blue dial that can appear brown in certain lighting due to a gradient affect. It has a great vintage look with what appears to be a gold-plated case.  The crown is canted to nearly 4 o'clock and the date window at 6 o'clock is quite readable. I feel a bit drawn to this Bulova due to the vintage look and the gold look. It was priced reasonably at just over $200 at the pawn shop. I may check on it in a few weeks.

Ten Dollar Tuesday Watch: LN Lenqin Diver-Style Watch

The US economy is really rough these days. Lay offs stretch across the land and young people have trouble landing entry-level jobs due to foreign competition and the rise of AI. When young people are living 4-people to a 2 bedroom apartment, it makes luxury watches seem like a distant dream. However, there are plenty of inexpensive watches that can give you great watch looks on a low budget. One watch company that offers low cost watches in China's LN Lenqin. They currently have a diver-style watch for only $10.  It's normally a $20 watch and, as of February 16, 2025, it is 50% off. It's a nice looking Rolex Submariner homage at a very affordable price.

LN Lenqin Diver-Style Quartz Watch

There is a chance that this watch might be inspired by a classic dive watch. It has the dive watch look. The watch has a quartz movement, a date window, a silicone strap, and a mineral glass crystal. There are some complaints with the metal bracelets for this watch, but reviewers seem satisfied with the silicone strap. Water resistance is highly suspect with much of the Amazon copy cautioning against fully immersing the watch. Nevertheless, this watch is faithful to the classic dive watches of our dreams. It comes in several color and case variations. It is available with a date cyclops bubble to mimic the Rolex Submariner look. Overall, it gets 4.1 stars on Amazon. To check it out, visit it here via my Amazon affiliate link.