Say you dont like the idea of wearing the same watch as millions of your peers.

Say you dont like the idea of notification harassment on your wrist.

Say you value the freedom of simple timekeeping and distinctive styling.

10 Modern Watches Under $500

This list is for you.

Do you Think Different?

These 10 modern watches under $500 are our favorite Apple Watch alternatives on the market.

Modern Watches Under $500: AARK Classic Amber Watch 1

It is traditional in function, but it is light years away from traditional in design.

Today, they produce a line of modern watches with the same visual elegance of their original design breakthroughs.

For the design-minded, theres little cooler than an official Braun wrist watch.

AARK Classic Amber Watch 2

Its progressive in design, but its timekeeping at its core functionality.

Its simple and stylish but complicated in display.

The genuine leather band and the brushed aluminum case are minimal by design.

AARK Classic Amber Watch 3

Its like Run DMC and Aerosmith teamed up on a watch design.

Sure, its a little flashy, but thats the point of a watch in the first place.

Theres nothing else to it, and thats precisely how it should be.

AARK Classic Amber Watch 1

It sports a fine wool felt band that contrasts with the cool metal case.

The display itself is simple, presenting nothing more than the most basic timekeeping information.

Thats precisely the point, and why we adore the Skagen brand so much.

Nooka Zizm Watch

This is one of the most exotic-looking watches available today, despite showing the time in a traditional manner.

Its a wild watch, one certain to impress the smart watch wearers near you.

Peep our pin board on modern watches below:

Modern Watches Under $500: Braun Classic Watch BN0035 Timepiece 1

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Braun Classic Watch BN0035 Timepiece 1

Grovemade Wood Watch 1

Grovemade Wood Watch 2

Grovemade Wood Watch 3

Grovemade Wood Watch 1

22 Design Studio 4th Dimension Concrete Wrist Watch 4

22 Design Studio 4th Dimension Concrete Wrist Watch 3

22 Design Studio 4th Dimension Concrete Wrist Watch 5

22 Design Studio 4th Dimension Concrete Wrist Watch 4

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Modern Watches Under $500:Nixon-Private-SS-Watch-1

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Modern Watches Under $500:Ziiiro Gravity Watch 3

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Ziiiro Gravity Watch 2

Ziiiro Gravity Watch 3

Ziiiro Gravity Watch 2

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22 Design Studio 4th Dimension Concrete Wrist Watch 5

22 Design Studio 4th Dimension Concrete Wrist Watch 3

Grovemade Wood Watch 3

Grovemade Wood Watch 2

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AARK Classic Amber Watch 3

AARK Classic Amber Watch 2