Written by Aqil Nasri
A wise person once said, “accessories can make or break an outfit.” There is a universal truth to the saying, as without the small details, an outfit can look relatively plain, or empty even, once people start detailing you down. And one of the most important accessories to have is a watch.
“Oh, but watches are expensive, I don’t have enough money for it!”, says the negative Nancy. You don’t need to sell your kidneys for a wristwatch that looks expensive and timeless. As such, I’ve listed 5 watches that may look expensive when they really aren’t.
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Timex Marlin Automatic 40mm Leather Strap (RM1032.00)
Timex’s abandonment of their mechanical movements in watches to favor a more digital and quartz movement has left many watch lovers craving for a throwback to the good old days. That’s why the reissue of the Timex Marlin has been such a joyous comeback. The simple, timeless design look to it just oozes style, and made with decent materials compared to the lower tier of Timex’s range, ensures the heritage American brand looks the part while retaining an affordable price.
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Citizen Stiletto (RM1373.00)
This is a perfect alternative to Citizen’s exceptionally thin (less than 3mm) Eco-Drive One that was released in 2016. Although beautifully crafted, it costs an overwhelming RM8,255.00, which may put off some buyers. So, this perfect replacement was created so that more can enjoy their watches. At a thickness of just 4.7mm, it is still considered super thin, while also costing 4 times lesser than the Eco-Drive One. Not forgetting, the solar-powered quartz movement which basically makes the watch indefinitely sustainable. Well, as long as there’s the sun and there’s light.
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Seiko Prosper SRP777 (RM1618.00)
The big cushion case and simps dial makes the SRP777 a perfect homage to the original Seiko 6309 “Turtle” from the 70s and 80s. And following with the whole diving watch concept, the timepiece also comes equipped with water resistance up to 200 metres. Who says diving watches aren’t affordable? 
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Laco Augsburg (RM1693.00)
When it’s German made, you bet it’s going to be built to last. Known for its simple and legible Flieger pilot watches, the Augsburg does not stray far from a proven formula. The black dial that’s filled with the numerals from 1 to 12 allow easy viewing, and the big case size of 42mm fits perfectly on the hands of most men. However, there is a smaller 36mm variant for those who want a smaller size. Simplicity, that just works.
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Merci LMM-01 (RM2160.00)
Now, Merci may be new into the watch scene, but it sure does so with a bang. The overall look of the LMM-01 is like a mix between a modern watch and a vintage field watch. Coming in standard is also the Swiss-made hand-winding mechanical movement, ensuring top of the line quality inside and out.
