10 Best Chronograph Watches For Men (Review) In 2021

With a variety of awesome and dependable features, the Fossil Grant Quartz Watch is our number one choice for the mens watches with chronograph functions that you can find. You can choose from 15 colors or styles, including both link and leather straps, making them a perfect gift for Groomsmen or for anyone who likes to mix it up with their watch choices.

The strap is also interchangeable, so you can switch it out if you’re not satisfied with the original, while the 50-meter water resistance is respectable, even if it’s not the most comprehensive around. This makes it ideal for wearing in the shower or taking a quick dip in the ocean, but it’s not a dive watch. The mineral crystal face is durable and should resist scratches and wear-and-tear, while the 44mm case sits nicely on your wrist, making it clear to read, but not too bulky that it weighs you down during the day.

The Timex Expedition Field Watch comes with 6 colors and styles to choose from and boasts a 20mm strap that feels secure around the wrist without digging into the skin. Similarly, the brass case measures 43mm across, and this provides an excellent balance that complements the strap perfectly.

There is water resistance that allows you to reach depths of 100 meters, making it a little more versatile than the Fossil, too. The 30-minute chronograph also helps you track time like you never thought possible with an analog watch, and there’s also an Indiglo backlight to help you check the time in the dark. The black dial date window blends in superbly with the rest of the watch face and the Arabic numerals are easy to read, even when the light a little too low. Overall, there’s an Indiana Jones-esque feel to it, which suits the Expedition name like little else we’ve encountered. For more quality timepieces like this, check out our selection of the best waterproof watches.

The Citizen Eco-Drive Movement Watch is our premium choice for the best chronograph watches for men around, and while it doesn’t boast the wide variety of colors that others do, this is not something to worry about. The slide rule bezel is easy to use, and it’s also nowhere nearly as fiddly as other watches we’ve encountered during our research. The 43mm case allows for easy reading, but it’s not like it’s so big that it will weigh your wrist down after wearing it all day.

Its Japanese Quartz movement delivers precise timekeeping, which is exactly what you want from a watch no matter the price you pay, and with a synchronized atomic clock, perpetual calendar, and power reserve, it’s something that will also ensure you are up to date and on time, whether you’re meeting your friends at the bar or starting your first day of work at a new company. You may also be interested in some of the best Luminox watches from our list, so check them out and pick your favorite.

One of the cheaper options on our list, the CRRJU Multifunctional Chronograph Wristwatch is still a great choice, especially if you’re looking for a reliable everyday chronograph watch and want to save your more expensive timepieces for special occasions. Here, you can take your pick from 7 colors and enjoy modest and stylish contrasts with the case, face, and strap. Each option comes with a 316L stainless steel link strap, which feels secure around the wrist and is also comfortable, making it ideal for every time of year.

The Sony battery is dependable and keeps the watch ticking along effortlessly. The 3-digit date window is also a nice touch, and for us, it makes a nice change from the single window that other watches offer. The way it curves in line with the case is also something we like, and this adds to the overall aesthetic that makes it stand out, regardless of the price. For more durable timepieces like this, check out our selection of the best tactical watches.

If you’re looking for chronograph watches for men that also deliver spectacular value, you won’t find anything better than the Casio Heavy Duty Design Watch. Both affordable and efficient, it boasts the famous reliability of Casio products without forcing you to break the bank. There are two colors available, and each comes with a comfortable silicone strap that won’t rub or cause abrasions, nor will it feel itchy during sweaty summers spent beside the lake fishing with your pals. The buckle closure is secure and durable, which further adds that this is a watch that will never break.

It offers a sporty design, making it great for a range of outdoor and indoor activities, and the neo-display blends the unique future with the traditional class of chronograph watches. If you want a reliable everyday watch to wear to work, this is a fantastic choice that will continue to impress you and anyone else who sees it time and again. For more similar options for outdoor activities, check out our guide to the best sports watches.

Switching from sporty to sophisticated, the Invicta Speedway Collection Watch is an elegant choice for the modern professional who likes to bring his most prized timepieces out whenever the occasion suits them. The 3 subdials provide second, minute, and hour functions, and the date window, nestled snugly between 4 and 5 o’clock is always there for easy reading.

The case itself is 40mm and constructed using durable stainless steel, while the mineral dial window also protects the watch from scratches and ensures longevity. There’s also a screw down crown which makes winding and keeping time easy and efficient. The Japanese Quartz movement also helps achieve this, but it’s better to wind whenever you need to ensure top-quality performance. It’s waterproof for up to 200 meters. However, we can’t see you wanting to take a dive into the water, even if it will survive. Instead, it seems better suited to cocktail parties where you are the guest of honor. Our guide to the best Victorinox Swiss Army watches features some amazing timepieces by this renowned brand, so check them out.

The Fossil Machine Quartz Watch lives up to its name more than any other option on the list. It is a true machine of a watch, looking both mecha but also stylish, and this stands it in good stead for anyone looking for a watch that can do both.

There are two colors available, although they are not all that different from each other. The 45mm case is a little larger than other options we’ve selected, but this only adds to the Machine of the name. The 3-hand analog display is something you expect from a chronograph, and the hands, half black, half white, provide superb contrast against the face. There’s a date window too, and also a knurled bezel to make it easy to set the time should it fall behind. However, this isn’t something we can envision, especially with the reliable Quartz movement. It’s sturdy, it’s stylish, and it’s everything a watch lover could want. If you are into fishing, you will sure be interested in some of the best fishing watches from our list, so check them out.

This Casio Heavy Duty Chronograph Watch is an upgrade from our Best Value pick, so if you’re after something with a little more meat to it, this is the one for you, and it’s not even that much more expensive. As the name suggests, it boasts a heavy-duty design that’s ideal for more extreme adventures while still maintaining the excellent precision and versatility of chronograph watches. It also comes with a stopwatch so you can time your own lengths in the pool, while the resin band feels soft against the wrist.

It’s water-resistant to 100 meters while the date display is easy to read against the metallic gray face. The case is also 49.3mm, which is massive compared to others we’ve picked (at least so far). However, if this is your kind of style, then this will sound perfect. For more durable options for outdoor adventures, check out our selection of the best field watches.

Our penultimate pick of mens chronograph watches is the Timex Expedition Scout Watch which again feels very much like something an explorer would wear as they travel the globe seeking out ancient artifacts to bring home, regardless of whether this is seen as cool nowadays or not.

There are four colors to pick, and the leather strap is adjustable to help you find the perfect fit. The brass case measures 42mm wide, so it’s easy to read without being so large that it feels like you’re dragging your watch around with you all day long. The 30 minute chronograph is also easy to read, as are the clear Arabic numbers. There is also 100 meters of water resistance, so should any exotic treasures tumble into the ocean on the way home, you won’t have to take your watch off to retrieve them. For the fans of hiking, we have prepared our selection of the best hiking watches, so take a moment to check them out.

Despite the name making us a little uncomfortable for reasons we can’t quite explain, the Diesel Mr. Daddy 2.0 Watch still makes it into our list as one of the best chronograph watches for men around. Even if the name puts you off a little, you can see where it came from. This is a true beast of a timepiece that will bring you comfort and satisfaction whenever you put it on.

The gunmetal-plated stainless steel is awesome, and so too is the mineral crystal face, which is scratch resistant. You can also enjoy the textured dial, as well as screw accent bezel. It may be large (the case is 57mm wide) but it’s a watch that will catch other people’s attention. It’s not for everyone, but those who do want it are getting a superb timepiece. You may also be interested in some of the Tissot watches from our list, so check them out.