15 stylish men's watches under $250 to give as graduation gifts

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MVMT 40mm Rose Gold Brown

MVMT 40mm Rose Gold Brown
MVMT 40mm Rose Gold Brown, $120

Featuring a 40mm rose gold case, a black dial, and a premium leather band, this watch from MVMT is elegant and simple — and at $120, it won't cost you much.

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Timex Marlin Automatic 40mm

Timex Marlin Automatic 40mm
Timex Marlin Automatic 40mm, $249, available in five colors

While most automatic watches cost hundreds of dollars, the Timex Marlin is pretty fairly priced at $249. It features a modest 40mm case size, a leather band, and a dial with a date display. In addition to this black, silver, and gold color combination, you'll find four other styles available.

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Fossil Minimalist

Fossil Minimalist
Fossil Minimalist, starting at $115, available in 16 colors

As its name suggests, the Fossil Minimalist, is kept very simple with easy-to-read hour and minute markers on the dial. What makes this watch special — and most other Fossil watches — is the free engraving option. You can add a personalized message to make this gift more memorable. And with 16 color combinations available between faces and straps, you'll find a bunch of great styles. You could buy two and still be under the $250 budget.

Linjer Chronograph

Linjer Chronograph
Linjer Chronograph 41mm, $234 (Originally $275) [You save $41]

Founded in 2014, Linjer is a new watch startup that sells well-made watches at affordable prices. While many of their styles are extremely minimal, the 41mm Chronograph is a solid choice for guys who like more intricate designs.

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Filippo Loreti Rome Silver Blue

Filippo Loreti Rome Silver Blue
Filippo Loreti Rome Silver Blue, $159 (Originally $198) [You save $32]

As the most crowdfunded watch company in Kickstarter history, Filippo Loreti has made a name for itself with luxury-grade watches at a fraction of traditional retail costs. This Rome style comes with a vibrant blue leather band and dial, a bright silver case and dial accents, and an engraving of Rome's Piazza del Campidoglio on the back.

Daniel Wellington Classic Durham

Daniel Wellington Classic Durham
Daniel Wellington Classic Durham 40mm, $229, available on Amazon

Daniel Wellington is usually the watch brand of choice for true minimalists. The Classic Durham watch features a thin 40mm case, a white dial with gold hour markers and hands, and a brown leather band.

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Todd Synder x Timex Beekman

Todd Synder x Timex Beekman
Todd Synder x Timex Beekman, $158

New York menswear brand Todd Synder and Timex have teamed up for quite a few different watches, and the Beekman is one of, if not the most unique. Inspired by classic cars, the watch features a tachymeter gauge in the iconic swirl pattern, an Indiglo night backlight, and a genuine leather band with a croc skin pattern.

Seiko Diver's Automatic

Seiko Diver's Automatic
Seiko Diver's Automatic, $229.38, available on Amazon

The Seiko Diver's watch is a classic. With an automatic movement, it's designed to keep ticking without any batteries. Its stainless steel case and bracelet are contrasted by a navy blue dial and a navy blue and red bezel.

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Hamilton Khaki Field

Hamilton Khaki Field
Hamilton Khaki Field, $244.90 (Originally $395) [You save $150.10]

Inspired by military-issued field watches, the Hamilton Khaki Field features a stainless steel case, a brown dial with tan accents, and a canvas strap.

Movado Bold

Movado Bold
Movado Bold, $239.99 (Originally $595) [You save $355.01]

The Movado Bold is elegant, luxurious, and simple. Aside from the signature Movado dot, the all-black dial is completely clean.

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Victorinox Alliance

Victorinox Alliance
Victorinox Alliance, $199.99 (Originally $495) [You save $295.01]

The Victorinox Alliance watch offers the dependability of a Swiss-made watch without costing an arm and a leg. Its two-tone silver and gold color pairs well with everything, which makes it a nice everyday watch.

Skagen Holst Hybrid Smartwatch

Skagen Holst Hybrid Smartwatch
Skagen Holst Hybrid Smartwatch, $175

If you want he connectivity and functions of a smartwatch, but prefer the look of a classic analog watch, the Skagen Holst Hybrid is a great choice. You can get notifications from your smartphone, set timers, control your music, and more.

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Tissot V8 Automatic

Tissot V8 Automatic
Tissot V8 Automatic, $249.99 (Originally $395) [You save $145.01]

The Tissot V8 Automatic features a white dial with a date display, a silver case, a blue bezel, and a perforated brown leather band. With a 72-hour power reserve, it'll keep time even when if you don't wear it for a couple of days.

Invicta Pro Diver Automatic

Invicta Pro Diver Automatic
Invicta Pro Diver Automatic, $84.99 (Originally $345.99) [You save $261]

As the most affordable watch on the list, the Invicta Pro Diver boasts some pretty attractive features. It has a gold-tone case and bracelet, a blue unidirectional bezel, and a magnified date display. Its pearlescent face and automatic movement make it look and feel like a much more expensive timepiece.

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Seiko Day Date Two-Tone

Seiko Day Date Two-Tone
Seiko Day Date Two-Tone, $139.99 (Originally $315) [You save $175.01]

With a two-tone silver and gold color combination, ribbed gold bezel, and a functional day and date display at 3 o'clock, this Seiko is a much cheaper alternative to the iconic Rolex Day Date.