Top 5 best quartz watches at less than € 500

Quartz watches have long been synonymous with reliability, robustness and above all, excellent value for money. For those who want a precise, stylish and affordable watch, no need to look further. At a time when mechanical watches monopolize attention, quartz models come back in force with irresistible designs and advanced technologies. Here is an ultra-pointe selection of the 5 best quartz watches within € 500, between revisited classics, virile and technical divers.

What to know before choosing

A quartz watch works thanks to a battery and offers formidable precision – often much better than that of automatic watches. To choose the right one, you must take into account:

– The movement : Standard, Méca-Quarts Ou Solap?
– Materials : steel housing, sapphire glass, integrated bracelet or fabric?
– The style : vintage chronograph, technical diver, or dressed watch?

The goal is to find a good compromise between performance, design and comfort … without exploding your budget. Here is our selection.

Bulova Super Seville: the vintage charm of the 70s

Inspired by the 70s, the Bulova Super Seville combines retro look and modern technology. Its 37.5 mm barrel-shaped steel case is associated with a ultra distinctive tv-set The precisionist caliber which animates it promises incredible precision and an almost fluid slipping wheel.

Points forts :
– Bulova Precisionist movement (262khz) ultra precise
– Remarkable retro design with fluted telescope
– Available at € 499 with blue or green dials

Tissot PRX Quartz : l’icône accessible

Difficult to do better than the PRX Tissot at this price. With its exceptional finishes, its integrated bracelet and its ultra trendy 70s, it surpasses many competitors. Available in 40 mm, it has the ETA caliber F06.115 with battery end -of -life indicator.

Points forts :
– Racked design with integrated steel bracelet
– Reliable movement with Heavydrive technology
– Ultra competitive price: € 395

Citizen Promaster Diver BN1024-01E: The Beast of Depths

At € 499, the Citizen Promaster Eco-Drive Professional Diver shines by its Specs de pro: 46 mm housing, resistance at 300 m, Helium valve, all animated by a solar caliber E365 with 1 year of autonomy on a full load.

Points forts :
-Eco-Drive solar caliber, autonomy 365 days
– seal 300 m + Helium valve
– Robust but portable thanks to the design without horns

G-Shock GM-2100 “Casioak”: Urban style in concrete mode

The G-Shock GM-2100 embodies the urban watch par excellence: angular look inspired by the Royal Oak AP, Steel Construction/Ultra Resistant Resin, and full functionalities (alarm, chrono, time zones, etc.). A stylish watch at € 299.

Points forts :
– iconic and foolproof design
– Complete digital functions: 5 alarms, time, complete calendar
– Ultra affordable (from € 299)

Nezumi Corbeau CQ4.202: The elegance of the chrono sport

In a universe dominated by the auto, rare are the good quartz chronographs. The CORBEAU CQ4.202 NeSSUMI is one. Design inspired by the 60s and 70s, Méca-Quartz Seiko VK63 movement with fluid central needle, and solid housing at less than € 450.

Points forts :
-Méca-Quartz Seiko VK63 precise and fluid movement
-neo-vintage aesthetics with reverse panda dial
– very good finishing quality for the price

Comparative table

This top 5 shows that accessible watchmaking is far from boring: design, technology and reliability are more present than ever. Whether for urban, professional or adventurer use, it is quite possible to equip yourself in style for less than € 500. In a world where quartz returns to the fore, these models are clever and durable investments.