When it comes to cheap watches, I enjoy the Caribbean Joe brand. In fact, I've found most of the variants of Caribbean Joe watches that are available. Most of the time, I get them from Kohl's, but I learned that there are square case Caribbean Joe's watches and I had to find them. As 2024 drew to a close, I ordered two watches online from a store in the northern midwestern US called Boscov's. The model numbers were CJ7145GU (Blue Dial/Gunmetal Case) and CJ7145SL (Brown Dial/Silver Case)
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The Watch Dude is a blog dedicated to men's timepieces. This blog typically covers affordable watch brands from Armitron to Wenger. However, interesting watches and the brands we dream of are also covered. Thanks for sharing my enthusiasm for watches!
Sunday, April 27, 2025
Wristwatch Review: Caribbean Joe Square Watch with Synthetic Leather Strap
Saturday, April 26, 2025
WATCH DEAL ALERT: Bulova Marine Star Series A Automatic is 48% off!
Did you know that Bulova is offering a great Amazon deal on one of their best Marine Star watches? The Bulova Men's Marine Star "Series A" Automatic watch is being offered for 48% off. This watch has maritime looks, an automatic movement with a front aperture and an exhibition caseback. It even has a small seconds subdial. The dial is a mix of silver and white tones offset with beautiful blue Roman numerals and the vaunted Bulova tuning fork at 12 o'clock. It's a very cool looking watch! I'd give this watch a sharp watch shout out, but I wanted to lead with the great deal!
Bulova Marine Star "Series A" (Amazon Photo) |
This Series A has a 21 jewel movement and 200 meters of water resistance. Inspired by the sea, but not for SCUBA diving in the sea. This is for the yacht captain. At 48% off, the watch costs a little over $300. It's a respectable price for a respectable timepiece, expensive but within the range of many middle class Americans. If you'd like to check this Bulova bargain out, see it here on Amazon.
Friday, April 25, 2025
TGIF: Three Great Looking Armitron Watches For Around $50 Each
I recently came across three great looking Armitron watches on Amazon. They have consecutive model numbers and look for better than anyone would expect a $50 watch to look. The model numbers to keep an eye out for are 20/5571, 20/5572, and 20/5573. Honestly, I think each of these classic-inspired watches looks better than comparable watches costing twice the price. I'd do a sharp-watch shout out for each timepiece, but I really need to let readers know about these right away.
Armitron 20/5571 Diver-Style Silicone Strap Watch (Amazon Photo) |
The Armitron 20/5571 (above) is a diver-style, silicone strap, watch with a blue dial. It doesn't have a rotating bezel, but it has a stainless steel case, 50 meters of water resistance, and a mineral glass crystal. I like the wide, angled, minute track and the hour batons. They give the watch a classic look. The watch has a 44mm diameter case that is a slim 8mm thick. If you like this watch or want to learn more about it, you can find it here on Amazon.
Armitron 20/5572 Diver-style Watch (Amazon Photo) |
Armitron 20/5573 Tachymeter-Style Watch |
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Watch Wearing Wednesday: US Polo Association Quartz Sport Watch in Red & Black
This US Polo Association quartz sports watch in red and black shows that even the most inexpensive watches can have a dramatic look and keep time accurately. Here's a shot of this US Polo Assn watch and the sun setting over a strip mall.
US Polo Assn Quartz Sport Watch |
This watch has a non-rotating bezel that has GMT markings. However, at this under $30 price point, you won't find actual GMT functionality. It's still a great looking style.
Where to Find US Polo Assn Watches for Men
Of course, when it comes to watch styles, there is nothing more fleeting than an inexpensive quartz watch from a fashion brand like US Polo Assn. You can typically find these watches at department stores like JC Penney and discount stores like Burlington or Ross. Encounters with the brand can be random and sometimes retailers disappear entirely (like Kmart and Sears). Fortunately, you can find a nice selection of inexpensive watches from US Polo Assn here on Amazon.com.
US Polo Assn Quartz Watch |
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Watch Wearing Wednesday: Grenen by Skagen Stainless Steel Mesh Watch
It's that hippity-hop Easter time of year and just last month I caught this candid shot of the Easter Bunny in action. I was able to document the time thanks to my old Grenen watch. It wasn't easy to sneak up on him, but he may have been captivated by the minimalist Scandinavian inspired design.
You can read a review of my Grenen (by Skagen) Stainless Steel Mesh Watch.
Friday, April 11, 2025
TGIF: The Timex Harborside 43mm Might Be Your Safe Harbor
The market goes up and down and crashes with every threat of tariffs. You worry about retirement. You find out that bitcoin isn't gold. You want an emergency fund. You need an emergency fund. The chaos is bewildering. Sometimes it's all a bit too much. In the midst of it all that grail watch from Rolex seems to move further and further away. If you were rich and awash in cash, it might be time to scoop one up used and help someone out who is subject to a margin call. Most of us, we just sigh and keep on grinding. But, I have an antidote for watch lust in these troubled times. Check out the Timex Harborside 43mm diver-style watch. It looks like something out of a dream. It looks like something out of all of our watch dreams.
Timex Harborside Quartz Diver-style Watch |
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Watch Wearing Wednesday: Timex Mod 44 Men's Quartz Watch
I couldn't resist grabbing the Timex Mod 44 that I gushed about in my earlier Sharp Watch Shout Out and it's proving to be everything I had hoped. It has a big 44mm diameter case, a very readable dial, and a genuine leather band that's long enough to be comfortable.
Timex Mod 44 Men's Quartz Watch |
So far, I'm thrilled with this Timex watch. Here is a photo of the Mod 44 when I wore it on a nice spring day. It's exciting with a sub-$50 watch works out so well. It looks like this watch is still offered by a couple of sellers through Amazon here.
Timex Mod 44 with spring fever |