Dress to impress by paying attention to the little details, like what goes around your wrist. Watches are game-changing accessories – they can do so much to elevate your style quotient or a loved one’s. And what better time to pick one up than in the season of giving? The good news is that you don’t have to shell out a fortune to get one, thanks to our under-Dh500 curated list from Amazon. In here, you will find everything, from shock-resistant timepieces to solar-powered watches. You can also check out our pick of the best rose-gold watches for women.
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1. Best Overall: Skagen Anita Stainless Steel Watch with Mother of Pearl Dial
Pros
- Versatile two-tone elegant design
- Water resistant in 30 metres of depth
- Buckle can be adjusted to fit different wrist sizes
- Interchangeable straps
Cons
- Buckle closure might be bulky for some
Slip on this Skagen two-tone quartz watch for work or reserve it for special occasions. Skagen's Anita exudes elegance whether you're dressed up or dressed down, from its tastefully delicate hour markers to the rose-gold stainless steel mesh strap. The mother of pearl dial, measuring 30mm, is especially striking. If the metallic accents feel overwhelming on some days, you can always replace the strap with any of your choice from Skagen.
Warranty: Amazon offers one-year extended warranty for Dh23 and a two-year extended warranty for Dh33.
2. Best Chronograph Display: Fossil Women's Jacqueline Watch
Pros
- Water resistant in 50 metres of depth
- Delicate, elegant design
- Lightweight
- Tells the date, and time in 24-hour format
Cons
- Some found the strap too thin
If you prefer a delicate design that is as functional as it is charming, meet Fossil's elegant Jacqueline watch for women. Our pick stands out for its simple design - a silver dial with Roman numerals, along with a single bezel on the side. Reviews say the chronograph watch is far more stunning in person than in pictures, noting the slim, stainless-steel strap and useful date/day display.
Warranty: This product comes with 1-year manufacturer warranty. Amazon offers one-year extended warranty for Dh29 and a two-year extended warranty for Dh41.
3. Best Fitness Smartwatch: Huawei Watch Fit Elegant Smartwatch
Pros
- Useful features, from cycle tracking to workout reminders
- Weighs only 21 grams
- Premium design and colour choice
- Ten-day battery life
- Water resistant in 50 metres of depth
Cons
- Only shows incoming calls and texts
- Some features are not compatible with iOS phones
Falling within this price range is the Huawei Watch Fit Elegant Edition in midnight black. It features a large 1.64-inch AMOLED (a type of display device technology) rectangular screen, fitted to a fluoroelastomer or synthetic rubber strap to deliver the utmost comfort to the wearer. This summer, upgrade your fitness regime with a stylish smartwatch that doubles as your personal trainer. Besides its 96 workout modes, the watch also demonstrates 12 easy exercises for you to follow at work and home. Keep track of your cycles via a mini calendar and get reminders right from your wrist.
Warranty: Amazon offers one-year extended warranty for Dh23 and a two-year extended warranty for Dh38.
4. Best for Outdoor Activities: Casio Baby-G Women's Quartz Watch
Pros
- Made for the outdoors with shock resistance
- Luminescent bezel and LED light feature
- Water resistant in 100 metres of depth
- Fun sage green, grey and black design
Cons
- Doesn't have a hand for seconds
Something to weather the outdoor elements, Casio Baby-G analogue and digital watch is a fun, practical timepiece. If you're looking at a full calendar of family activities planned for the summer, put away your delicate watches. Constructed in resin, Baby-G is shock resistant and immune to water in up to 100 metres of depth, and has a sporty design to go with your outdoor attire. Equipped with a stopwatch, timer, alarm and world time functions, the watch ensures operation even in the dark, using an LED light to tell time.
Warranty: Amazon offers one-year extended warranty for Dh23 and a two-year extended warranty for Dh33.
5. Best for Evening Wear: GUESS Women's Petite, Vintage-Inspired Bracelet Watch
Pros
- Water resistant in 10 metres of depth
- Passes for a piece of jewellery
- Comes with extra links for sizing
- Reviewers find the quality excellent
Cons
- Doesn't have a hand for seconds
Travel back in time with GUESS’s petite vintage bracelet-watch. It is crystals galore with this one, perfect for an elegant night out. The gold-tone stainless steel band measures 7.5 inches in length and is embedded with tiny jewels all the way till the bezel. Wash your hands worry-free, since it is water-resistant in up to 10 metres. You also get a branded case to show off your purchase in.
6. Best Budget: Anne Klein Women's Leather Strap Watch
Pros
- Stands out for its rich red strap
- Water resistant in 30 metres of depth
- Bezel has a lovely brass finish
- Dial size (28mm) doesn't affect legibility
- Value for money
Cons
- Fits smaller wrists better
Anne Klein’s red and gold accented watch is for those who like to do without the glitz and glamour. The plain wrist watch packs enough personality to be your daily accessory, while being comfortable and easy on the eyes. It has a slim red leather strap and a beige dial with contrasting black details, all water-resistant in up to 30 metres of water.
Warranty: Amazon offers one-year extended warranty for Dh18 and a two-year extended warranty for Dh25.
7. Best Dress Watch: SEIKO Solar Women's Watch
Pros
- Neat design
- Charges with sunlight - no need for battery upkeep
- Water resistant in 30 metres of depth
- Complements a range of wardrobes
Cons
- Doesn't have a hand for seconds
- Expensive
Do away with battery maintanence once and for all with Seiko's solar-powered quartz watch. Sporting a 26mm gold-tone case and a thin 13mm black leather strap, this timepiece just needs a dose of sunshine to keep ticking. Its gold accents and black colour palette make it flattering for every occasion, from casuals to office formals.
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