If you are looking for affordable watches to collect, one brand to keep an eye on is Ed Hardy. The brand brings unique tattoo artist inspired art to the wrist at a price point that is usually less than $30. If you look at the Ed Hardy Model 50446, Men's Black Strap Watch, you'll find an interesting example of affordable artistry.
The Ed Hardy Model 50446 Quartz Watch |
Ed Hardy Watch Style
This Ed Hardy watch is a standard quartz watch, but it has an elaborate design on the dial surface that artistically portrays a highly stylized mechanical watch movement. While serious collectors would surely scoff at a false movement in foil relief, it's actually a pretty cool looking watch and an interesting piece for less staid collections.
Ed Hardy Watch (Model 50446) |
I like to see Ed Hardy piece incorporate the tattoo-inspired art that made the designer famous. You can read more about this watch and its unusual style in my Watch Wearing Wednesday entry on it.
Ed Hardy Watch Dimensions
This Ed Hardy watch is rather large for a tanker-style watch. The case of this watch is 48mm across (about 50mm counting the crown). The strap is 24mm wide. The watch strap length is listed at 9 and 3/4 inches. I find that the watch fits my 7 and 3/4 inch wrist easily.
The Ed Hardy Model 50446 has a generous strap size. |
Ed Hardy Watch Construction
The caseback is stainless steel and the case is a 100% metal alloy. The band is silicone.
Ed Hardy Model 50446 Stainless Caseback |
Ed Hardy Watch Overall Impression
This is an interesting watch and a conversation starter. By no means is it some kind of elite watch, but it is a fun watch for a fashion watch collection. I probably like this watch more than I probably should. But, you can usually count on the Ed Hardy brand to make a statement.Ed Hardy Black Strap Watch (Model 50446)
Where to find Ed Hardy Watches
You can find this Ed Hardy watch at JC Penney. It may also be available online at Walmart.com. As of this writing in October 2025, it was only $22 at JC Penney. That makes this watch an outstanding deal.