Sport (includes divers and chronographs).

You can sort this table by size, price or type of watch: So, if you’re looking for the perfect automatic watch for small wrists, look no further! Top 25 Small Automatic Watches The watches I chose range in price from under $100 to $5,000, but most of them are in the $200-800 range.

Automatic Watches for Men w/ Small Wrists One of my favorite watches on the list below (the Hamilton Field Khaki Officer) is a hand wind mechanical watch. They’re also not the most convenient watches, but they do have a certain old world charm about them. These “hand wind” watches are not automatics. There are some mechanical watches that need to be wound manually. The “exhibition” caseback of my Seiko 5 SNK809 automatic Just like not all whiskey is bourbon, not all mechanical watches are automatic.Īn automatic watch is a mechanical watch that winds itself, well, automatically, using the movement of your arm. It’s amazing! It’s almost magical, which is why most people agree that automatic watches are far more desirable than quartz watches. You can leave it in a drawer for 50 years and give it to your great grandson, and it will start ticking moments after he puts it on. You can dive down to the ocean floor with this device, or fly up into the sky. You can buy a tiny device that keeps track of the time (among many other functions), down to the second, without any source of power other than the movement of your arm. That’s why “watch guys” are obsessed with automatic watches – and rightfully so. We appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into these tiny, amazing devices and the heritage of this historic industry. We love the status and elegance a high quality watch represents. We appreciate the way they tie an outfit together. We wear watches because we like the way they look. After all, we’re always surrounded by 100% accurate digital clocks (cell phones, computers, microwaves, cars, etc.). So, if you’re wearing a watch for purely functional reasons, or if you’re on a strict budget, a quartz watch may be your best choice.īut let’s be honest: most of us don’t wear watches because we need to know what time it is. Not to mention, they’re way more affordable than autos (in general). Quartz watches also tend to keep extremely accurate time, when compared to mechanical watches. Sure, you need to replace the battery every few years, but that’s easier than winding or resetting your mechanical watch every couple of days. One major advantage of quartz watches is that they don’t stop ticking when you stop wearing them. Personally, I think that quartz watches are the most practical choice for most guys. Many watch enthusiasts would never wear a quartz watch because they lack the complexity, craftsmanship, quality and heritage that you get with a mechanical watch.

So, are automatic (mechanical) watches better than quartz (battery-powered) watches? Click for larger version (opens in new window) If you’re wondering what the difference is between a mechanical watch and a quartz watch, check out this infographic by Mantelligence. Read on for more info and the complete list… Mechanical vs. Short on time? Here are our top three picks for the best small automatic watches you can buy right now: That’s why I wanted to create this list of automatic watches that are 38 mm or less – perfect for smaller hands and wrists. The Seiko 5 SNK is my #1 pick for a solid, entry-level automatic watch (available in various colors).Ī while back, I published a list of the Top 25 Watches for Small Wrists, and it’s still one of the most popular posts on this site.īut that list included many entry-level watches with battery-powered movement that aren’t great choices for true wrist watch enthusiasts. That doesn’t mean it’s impossible to find smaller mechanical watches. After all, most modern day watches are on the bigger side with a case diameter or 40mm or more. So you’re looking for the best automatic watches for small wrists? Good for you! Most guys simply settle for oversized watches that look way too big on them.īut I can’t really blame them. If you have small hands and thin wrists, this list of the 25 best small automatic watches (38mm or less) is for you!

38mm automatic watches