Bang for Your Buck

It's possible to scale horological heights without breaking the bank. Meet WIRED's top 10 bargains.

- by Chris Haslam

Nanuk 910 10-Watch Case

Designed to carry 10 watches in absolute safety, Nanuk's IP67 waterproof and dustproof NK-7 resin watch case with patented PowerClaw latching system is ideal for securing any timepiece collection, be it bargain or big budget. The cross-linked polyethylene foam interior comes precut, and the case boasts a lifetime warranty. It even has two reinforced metal eyelets that accommodate TSA-compliant case locks for additional security. $175 nanuk.com

1. Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 38 mm

Hamilton has had more big-screen time than almost any other watch brand. Look closely in 2001: A Space Odyssey, Tenet, Men in Black, and the fifth Indiana Jones film and you'll spot one. Which brings us to this elegant 38-mm field watch with its 80-hour H-50 caliber movement, three-hand display, and luminescent numerals. And yes, it is the very same watch worn by Sheriff Tom Wachowski in Sonic the Hedgehog, but please don't hold that against it. $675 hamiltonwatch.com

2. Bamford Mayfair 2.0

Customization is core to the Bamford brand, and this wonderfully accessible and fully customizable color-packed 40-mm chronograph has a design that lets you switch style in seconds. Built around a titanium core and Swiss-made Ronda 3540.D quartz movement, each Mayfair 2.0 comes with four interchangeable colored polymer cases that snap on and off without tools, along with straps that match—or clash, if that’s what you prefer.

$650 bamfordlondon.com

3. Freestyle Shark Classic