12 Watches Under $30 That Look Expensive

Why pay more when you can get the same look for less! I have curated a list of Ali Express watches that look designer without the designer price tag. These watches range in price from $13 to $30, yes that’s it! I have ordered watches from Ali Express before and the quality is actually surprisingly really good. One of my most complimented watches is actually a watch I purchased on Ali Express for only $8. I bought it just to test out and see if I could be a “watch person” before I decided to invest in a more expensive watch. These are great options to try out to see if you suite a particular style before you invest in a more expensive version, if you choose to do so! But without further ado, let’s get in to the finds.

Inspired By Cartier

Most famously seen on Princess Diana, we have the Cartier Tank. Introduced in 1917 and inspired by the silhouette of WWI military vehicles, is arguably the most influential watch design ever made.It’s clean lines and timeless design give the watch that classy quiet luxury ‘old money’ feel. Princess Diana is also known for loving the Cartier Panthere, which is much more feminine in design, almost more of a bracelet than a watch. I’ve found the best Cartier inspired watches on Ali Express, so that you can try these silhouettes for yourself.

Inspired By Rolex

Of course you can’t talk about watches without talking about Rolex. A Rolex on the wrist communicates something that no other watch brand quite replicates. If you are looking for that Rollie on the wrist look and feel I found some affordable options that you can try out.

Inspired by Designer Brands

Here are a few more watches I found that totally give designer. Of course we have the icon snake head watch inspired by Bvlgari, the one with the green leather strap is giving Patek Phillippe, I also included some other watches that just look really luxurious.

Make it a Gift

Most of these watches don’t come with a box which is part of the reason why they are so affordable. If you are looking to give one of these watches as a gift to someone else (or to yourself!) I found some watch boxes which I linked down below. You will probably also need a tool to adjust the watch strap to fit your wrist, if you don’t already have one I found an affordable option for you. Lastly if you are looking for a way to display your beautiful new watch collection I also found a watch display stand!