The Best Pockets of Value In Watches in 2026

February 18, 2026

When we hear the phrase 'value for money' in watches, many often reduce it to spending as little as possible. This, however, is not the way we look at it, as value can be found at several price points, and in our mind, it's more a balance between price and diminishing returns.

So, what we are going to look at in this video is identifying 5 key price pockets or ranges for watches in 2026 at the time of recording that showcase the best balance of value for their price. Each of these pockets will be given reasons for their inclusion, along with relevant examples that epitomize the range. There will be a long list of watches that are not going to be mentioned, and by no way are we stating that these watches are not worthy of consideration; instead, we want to call out some of the players that are the best of the best at delivering for the asking price.