Let’s take a look at some of the best men’s dress watches that you can find under $500 dollars.
Dress watches are sophisticated and minimalistic, and are called so because they can be matched easily with suits, jackets, and other formal attires.
Before the twentieth century, dress watches were reserved for women, but as time moved forward, fashion sensibilities changed, and watchmakers began creating dress watches for men, too.
Brands like Cartier and Patek Philippe innovated and relapsed to the market the first models of dress watches that turned into instant classics (and they are very collectible too).
If you are interested in buying a dress watch too, we’ve rounded up the best of the best dress watches under $500 from different brands so you can have that great air of elegance and simplicity without breaking the bank.
TRIWA Falken Men’s Minimalist Dress Watch
TRIWA (Transforming the Industry of Watches) is an innovative watch studio founded by four friends in 2007 in Stockholm, Sweden. TRIWA watches are sold all over the world, from Stockholm to Tokyo, and now, it can also be yours when you grab it online.
The Falken dress watch is striking for combining two distinct worlds together: the minimalistic world of the dress watch and the distinctively bold and brave lines that can only be attributed to the touch of the Swede in watchmaking.
The organic brown leather strap comes direct from a Swedish tannery, and the case is manufactured from the highest and best type of stainless steel for watchmaking – the 316L.
This watch has been tested to withstand up to 5 ATM of pressure, and it is a beautiful timepiece with its its Roman numeral markings, deep blue dial background and silver-played watch hands. The polished buckle closer ensures a snug and comfortable fit, and the brown leather strap is a joy to match with jackets and suits.
Orient Bambino Version III
Nothing about the Bambino Version III is lightweight. Designed by a respected manufacturer in the industry, this model clearly revives the classic look that made the world fall in love with dress 
watches in the first place.
Released in 2017, the Bambino Version III has a round form-factor and the dial window is protected by a high quality, domed mineral crystal cover that is scratch and impact resistant. The case measures 41 mm x 12 mm, and the bezel is made from high grade stainless steel.
Pick the Orient Bambino Version III if you’d like something classy and hypoallergenic, with all the substance that you might need for a night out with the ladies.
Citizen Men’s Eco-Drive Stainless Steel Watch
Who wouldn’t love to add an Eco-Drive to their dress watch collection? This model has bold, classic lines, and a fullness that makes it impossible to resist if you are going to a formal affair.
Made from stainless steel, the case looks imposing with its premium digits and signature Japanese quartz movement. The watch comes with a high end, genuine leather bracelet with buckle closure, as well as a water resistance to up to 99 feet.
The stainless steel case measures 40 mm x 9 mm and weighs just 1.6 ounces.
Fossil Quartz Stainless Steel Leather Chronograph
Fossil is a formidable champ in the men’s watches division, and they never seem to run out of ideas on how to make something beautiful even more memorable and enjoyable to wear.
This timepiece is a glowing testament to Fossil engineering and it is definitely a pretty watch to add to any growing collection of dress watches.
As expected, there are emphasized digits, large hour and minute hands, and there is also a beautiful contrast between the dial and background which makes it even easier to tell time.
The case is round rose gold, and is paired with a genuine blue leather band. It has a stopwatch functionality, and three different dials for tracking hours, minutes, and seconds.
Vincero Kairos Wrist Watch
Upbeat and memorable, that’s how we see Vincero’s current lineup of dress watches for men.
The Kairos has a deep classic look to it that rivals even the most expensive brands of watches. It doesn’t look light or cheap, and the workmanship, balance and symmetry are just beautiful.
The dial on this watch is slim and sophisticated, which runs true to the classic tradition of what dress watches should look like.
Vincero manufactured the Kairos with surgical grade stainless steel, making it durable and hypoallergenic.
Despite its price, you will be happy to know that the manufacturer has outfitted this very affordable watch with scratch-resistant sapphire crystal to protect the dials.
This timepiece has been tested to withstand a maximum of 10 ATM of pressure, and it is operated by a sturdy Japanese Miyota quartz movement.
Seiko Stainless Steel Solar Watch
What is just as good as automatic movement? Solar power. The SNE102 is a round dress watch for men that have dark blue dial baton, and a beautiful two-tone case that measures 39 mm.
So this watch is definitely smaller than your usual dress watch, but that makes it lighter and easier on the wrist. Powered by Japanese quartz movement, the embossed leather band is a joy to wear and is very durable.
Perfect for wearers on the go. Surprisingly, despite being a dress watch, Seiko has made this model water resistant to up to a depth of 330 feet, making as water-resistant as more expensive professional dive watches. Such is the wonder of Japanese engineering.
Stuhrling Original Men’s Minimalist Dress Watch
Stuhrling definitely brings something new to the table with this minimalist model that looks as bright and cheery as the morning. It definitely has a beautiful vintage feel to it, but it also looks modern and hip enough for any party.
This watch is powered by an ultra precise VD77 Japanese quartz movement and is covered by the manufacturer’s comprehensive warranty.
The watch comes with a unique 24 hour subdial at the 12 o’clock position and the bright contrasting background is perfect for folks who want better clarity when reading time.
The case measures 42 mm x 9 mm, and is made from stainless steel. The dial window is made from Krysterna crystal.
