Best Men's Minimalist Watches

Updated April 2020
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Best of the Best
TheHrdwood Wooden Watch
TheHrdwood
Wooden Watch
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Unique, handcrafted 40 mm wooden watch with minimalist design.

Pros

Attractive, unique styling, available in five colors. Handcrafted with 100% natural wood, no paint or chemicals; hypoallergenic. Swiss Ronda 763 movement. Eco-friendly, durable; stainless steel butterfly clasp. Included tool enables you to adjust band size. Manufacturer guarantees 100% satisfaction.

Cons

On the upper end of price range.

Best Bang for the Buck
CakCity Men's Stainless Steel Classic Quartz Analog Business Watch
CakCity
Men's Stainless Steel Classic Quartz Analog Business Watch
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Rose gold-tone watch with minimalist white 40 mm dial featuring two hands and stick hour markers.

Pros

Classic design in this attractive and very affordable watch. Durable stainless steel case, waterproof cover, and soft, comfortable nylon strap. Easy-to-use stainless steel clasp. Water resistant to 30 m.

Cons

Some complaints about battery life and water resistance.

Fossil Men's The Minimalist
Fossil Men's
The Minimalist
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Classic, minimalist-style, 42 mm watch with blue stainless steel case and brown leather band.

Pros

Sleek-looking, blue stainless steel case and burnished-edge leather band with buckle closure. Quartz movement with 3-hand analog display; gold-tone hands, linear markers for hours and minutes. Band can be interchanged with all Fossil 22 mm bands. Water resistant to 50 m. 2-year warranty.

Cons

Some complaints related to battery viability.

SINOBI Ultra-Thin Minimalist Stainless Steel Mesh Band Men's Watch
SINOBI
Ultra-Thin Minimalist Stainless Steel Mesh Band Men's Watch
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Silver-finish stainless steel case, ultra-thin (max 6.5 mm) with minimalist styling.

Pros

Men and women love this watch. High-quality Japanese quartz movement keeps precise time. 40 mm dia. case; Simple, easy-to-read, two-hand dial with stick hour markers. Adjustable mesh band can be swapped for colorful nylon bands from manufacturer. Water resistant to 30 m, 1-year limited warranty. Very reasonably priced.

Cons

Band size may not fit some users.

Betfeedo Analog Quartz Dress Wrist Watch with Mesh Milanese Bracelet
Betfeedo
Analog Quartz Dress Wrist Watch with Mesh Milanese Bracelet
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Dressy-looking watch with minimalist 39 mm face and metal mesh strap.

Pros

Simple and elegant design, no hour markers. Accurate Citizen quartz movement. Durable, waterproof case made of brass with sapphire crystal. Comfortable, easy-to-wear, stainless mesh strap with butterfly clasp. Water resistant to 30 m. Available in six color variations.

Cons

A few complaints about workmanship.

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How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

20 Models Considered
6 Hours Researched
1 Experts Interviewed
280 Consumers Consulted
Zero products received from manufacturers.

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

Men’s minimalist watches have simplistic styling that makes them ideal for casual wear, work, and dressy occasions. Watches that fit into this category often have thin faces with markers or classic numbers, but without features that can look “busy” such sub-dials or date windows. They are also available in all metal or with fabric or leather bands. If you are considering a watch with minimalist appeal, ask yourself if you need a second hand, as some extremely simplistic styles don’t have them.

Other Products We Considered
The BestReviews editorial team researches hundreds of products based on consumer reviews, brand quality, and value. We then choose a shorter list for in-depth research and testing before finalizing our top picks. These are the products we considered that ultimately didn't make our top 5.
Fossil
Men's The Minimalist (FS5305)
Stuhrling Original
Men's Calfskin Leather Strap Watch
FIZILI
Men's Ultra Thin Wrist Watch
Timex
Men's Metropolitan 40mm Watch
BUREI
Men's Minimalist Wrist Watch
The team that worked on this review
  • Bronwyn
    Bronwyn
    Editor
  • Melinda
    Melinda
    Web Producer
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Fossil Men's

The Minimalist

Fossil Men's

The Minimalist

Classic, minimalist-style, 42 mm watch with blue stainless steel case and brown leather band.
$119
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SINOBI

Ultra-Thin Minimalist Stainless Steel Mesh Band Men's Watch

SINOBI

Ultra-Thin Minimalist Stainless Steel Mesh Band Men's Watch

Silver-finish stainless steel case, ultra-thin (max 6.5 mm) with minimalist styling.
$19
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CakCity

Men's Stainless Steel Classic Quartz Analog Business Watch

CakCity

Men's Stainless Steel Classic Quartz Analog Business Watch

Rose gold-tone watch with minimalist white 40 mm dial featuring two hands and stick hour markers.
$16
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Betfeedo

Analog Quartz Dress Wrist Watch with Mesh Milanese Bracelet

Betfeedo

Analog Quartz Dress Wrist Watch with Mesh Milanese Bracelet

Dressy-looking watch with minimalist 39 mm face and metal mesh strap.
$43
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TheHrdwood

Wooden Watch

TheHrdwood

Wooden Watch

Unique, handcrafted 40 mm wooden watch with minimalist design.
$99

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