Seiko 5 Sports SNZG11

No list of dirt-cheap watches is complete without something from the Seiko 5 line. Originally launched in 1963, it’s cultivated a feverish following amongst watch fans for its utilitarian mechanical movement and the value it provides. The Seiko 5 comes in many iterations, and the field watch — seen here in 42mm — is one of our favorites. In addition to using Seiko’s workhorse 7s36 automatic movement, it features a day/date display and a textile strap matched to its dial color.