Categories: Watches

The Under $200 ESQ Chronograph

ESQ White Dial Criterion Chronograph – $199.99 (reg. $395)

What Movado considers to be their step down brand, the rest of us would consider to be at the high end of affordable watches.  ESQ watches not only cost less, they’re also more traditionally designed.  None of the artsy fartsy modern looking stuff that Movado has made a name for themselves with.

The ESQ Criterion series has been marked down from the $400ish price point it launched at, and you can get one of these sporty but not bulky chronos for a song on Amazon.

The white dial version is by far the cheapest.  Just under $200 and the face will provide plenty of pop on your wrist.  Want the black dial/black bezel version?  It’ll cost you quite a bit more. $276.50 total cost for that one.  A black dial with red bezel option is available for $229.99.

All are sold direct by Amazon, which means not only can you feel completely confident that you’re getting the real thing, but they also come with a two year limited manufacturer’s warranty.  That’s always a plus.
.

Comes with a two year warranty if purchased direct from Amazon
Joe

Recent Posts

Nordstrom Anniv. Sale Sneak Peek, Bonobos HOT sale, & more – The Thurs. Sales Handful

From Target clearance t-shirts, to 43% off Brooks Brothers 1818 line Italian suits.

7 hours ago

Most Wanted Affordable Style – July 2026

Linen-wool sportcoats, UK made dirty buck chukkas, and longingly looking (very) forward to fall.

1 day ago

In Review: Banana Republic Italian Wool Signature Suits

In person with BR's flagship suit separates.

2 days ago

Steal Alert: Christopher Ward’s Summer Sale

Significant savings. While they last. Which usually isn't very long.

2 days ago

Win it: The Caravelle Sea Hunter Automatic 39mm Dive Watch

One of the best affordable watch releases in recent memory. Yours to win. Perhaps.

3 days ago

Best 4th of July Sales for Men 2026 – BR Extra 20% off, Huckberry Shorts Sale, & More

Nordstrom Rack extra 25% off clearance, Billy Reid Summer Sale, Allen Edmonds, etc.

4 days ago