Best Affordable Racing Watches

Looking for a high quality racing watch that won’t break the bank but possibly will break speed records? We hope you enjoy picking out your new driving companion as much as we enjoyed putting together this ultimate list of winners when it comes to value and quality.

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Spinnaker Hull Chronograph - Fumee Black

Spinnaker’s Hull Chronograph Fumee Black watch has an eye-catching cushion shaped case. Adding to the list of features that make this watch unique is the matte black textured dial, giving the watch depth that attracts the eye. It is sporty and stylish mixed with the perfect amount of vintage. The case diameter is 42 mm, making it a good fit for most wrist sizes.

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Dan Henry 1964 Gran Turismo Chronograph

The Dan Henry 1964 Gran Turismo has a 38 mm case diameter, the size of vintage driving watches. A thinner than usual Tachymeter definitely brings back some vintage feel, and gives the watch a nice elegant flair.  As an additional tribute to driving and racing, the back of the watch has a special car icon engraved: the Aston Martin DB5. An overall great choice for the lovers of speed.

Citizen Brycen

Not surprisingly, Citizen excels at serving both looks and value. First of all, it uses Eco-Drive technology, so the movement is powered by light (any light), eliminating the need for a battery change. Additionally, we love the classic racing watch look of the Brycen: breathable brown leather strap, blue bezel and dial with a pop of orange for a sporty look. An excellent, classic choice.

Fossil Machine Chronograph Dark Brown

The Fossil Machine Chronograph in this dark brown leather edition is one of our favorites, and is a stunning choice for those of you looking for an eye-catching timepiece. The textured black bezel gives the dial a distinctive mechanical look, aptly captured in the name. Hour marks and hands are a lighter cream color, making the dial easy-to-read, and refreshingly the calendar window is between the 4 and 5 o’clock position.

Hoffman Octane

For those of you who like a little pop of color on your wrist, we just had to feature the Octane by Hoffman. A subtle and gorgeous shade of yellow pairs beautifully with the otherwise subtle and classic looking design elements, thus the black sub-dials become the visual focus with their cool accentuated circular pattern. One of our favorite unique finds!