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Top 53 Octopus Tattoo Ideas [2021 Inspiration Guide]

Top 53 Octopus Tattoo Ideas [2021 Inspiration Guide]

  • Next Luxury / Men's Style And Fashion
  • by — Brian Cornwell

Animal Tattoos Octopus Tattoos

Chances are you already know this underwater sea monster has eight sucker-bearing arms, but did you know it can camouflage itself for defense?

When it comes to the octopus, Greek mythology has often viewed it as a symbol of Medusa’s severed head.

It’s break, the tongue, while its tentacles the snakes. Yet, it makes sense, when you consider that the octopus also has two eyes like humans too.

However, what makes the octopus truly unique aside form it’s suction cup like tentacles is it’s highly adaptive CNS which can mimic surroundings and camouflage itself. Not to mention, when injured or under attack, it will detach a limb in order to misdirect its predators.

In a sense, you can say this represents how we must cut loose excessive baggage from our lives in order to move forward.

Another unique characteristic of the legendary sea monster is that it also has a soft saclike body which makes it extremely flexible and agile. It symbolizes the idea of grace even in times without structure or order.

To help you come up with some ink ideas, I’m going to share with you a collection of the top 60 best octopus tattoos for men. From the giants the Kraken once depicted off the coast of Norway and Greenland to the ancient sailor tales of ships being attacked.

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Octopus Tattoo Ideas

Amazing Men's Octopus Tattoos Sleeve With Ship

This octopus arm sleeve is a brilliant example of classical black and gray tattooing. The detail sketching is tremendous, allowing the piece to create and depict numerous black line and gray scale applications. The realism of bumps, tentacles, siphon and suckers is clean and effective. The patches of negative space help add nuance to both the head of the beast and shade elements of the impressively etched galleon above it. 

Awesome Octopus Tattoos On Men Sleeves

Love this neo traditional take on an American classic tattoo. The bright, vivid use of blue and red color is epic, working well in opposition to the stylized graffiti like script. Again, the clever use of negative space fashions balance and subtly expand the shading effects throughout the body art, while the eye itself is a cool color effect.

Best Octopus Tattoos For Men

This blue ring Octopus tattoo is unfinished but when complete will look fantastic. The colorful realism of the creature will be amplified by completing the thicker black outlines. This will provide clarity in the work and help focus the ancillary technical elements such as suckers and skin markings.  

Bicep Octopus Pirate Ship Tattoo For Men

A killer black line feature. It’s spare, but looks fresh on the skin through effective mini shade effects of hatches, hashes, and hybrid dot work shading. I also like the placement on the inner bicep, which spreads across the skin and allows the creation of a broader octopus tattoo. The thick, black slash of the eye is also an effective small detail.

Cool Blue Octopus Tattoos For Men Leg Sleeve With Skull

The single tribal piece of negative space in the center of this brilliant Octoskull combination is superb. It’s contrast effect against the brilliant fill colors and gray alt fill pattern stands out stylishly. The rest of the tattoo has an amazing array of detail found in the 50+ best tattoo ideas. Both skull and creature have been cleverly etched in the realist style.  

Cool Male Octopus Tattoo On Chest

Wow. I dig the different patterns creating vibrant skin of this lunging stylized blue ring Octopus. The coursing tentacles heading across the subject’s chest are a wicked, vine like use of detail, with sweet pink suckers adding alternative shape. The subtle combination of soft gray scale shading and negative space is well done – allowing the color palette to pop off the skin.

Cool Octopus Tattoos For Guys On Thigh

An epic, absurdist line tattoo. The artist has skilfully shown off an array of different technical fill styles to map out an elegant and busy masterwork of sketch tattooing. The lines and hashes versus the suckers on tentacles. The hybrid dotwork shading against crisp horizontal black line in the spacesuit. The flat black fill of the astronaut’s helmet against the squinting empty eye of the sea creature. It’s a kick ass depiction of top quality, painstaking detail.   

Creative Sleeve Octopus Tattoos For Men

This is a confusing Japanese style blue ring octopus tattoo. The snakeskin take on the beast’s skin is a cool effect, however the image as a whole lacks clarity and definition. From a delivery perspective, a bigger eye, more crisp facial detail and a clearer alternate fill colour would’ve helped create nuance in the art work.

Forearm Blue Octopus Tattoo Men

This is an innovative split-screen tattoo combining animal realism and classical Greek application. The opposing images are different in color and shade but have been inscribed in a fashion that meshes effectively. I particularly like how the various negative space effects transition across both parts, such as the head of the creature and alt fill of the Greek God Poseidon’s beard.   

Full Back Men's Octopus Tattoo

Wow! An intricate, Nat Geo foldout style full back octopus tattoo with an amazing coral reef fill effect playing off the orange central beast. There’s an astounding amount of time consuming detail threaded through the piece, whether it’s nodular suckers, bubbling skin, or funky chunks of coral peeking through. The blue ocean color works as bright, vivid fill in transition to thicken and frame the main parts of the tattoo.

Giant Octopus Tattoo For Men In Black Ink

A solid but unspectacular looking octopus piece featuring killer hybrid dotwork to shade the sea creature. It’s a clever depiction of difficult technique casual observers may not notice. The curve and curl of tentacles is also effective, fashioning opportunities for the black line to stand out.

Guy's Tattoos Of Octopus On Forearm

Nice. This is a mean looking octopus. American Traditional effects underpin it’s compact delivery, while the marble type globes of tiara crosswork suckers and trumpet like siphon are unique technical applications.

Half Sleeve Manly Tattoo Octopus Designs

Another octopus tattoo remixing American Traditional style in execution. Utilizing a human eye effect is a gamble that paid off, although the big nasty looks like it has an allergic condition judging by the redness around the orb. The length and breadth of the piece is suitable, as the old school ship faces being crushed by the octopus tentacles.

Half Sleeve Octopus Ink Tattoo

The technical effects in this sea creature are clean and sharp. It fashions the tattoo into fresh, vibrant body art with cleanly inscribed color fill and strong lines. Love how the shading inspires comparison to the body armor of a seahorse.

Japanese Octopus Tattoo For Men

You’ll struggle to find a cleaner black and gray animal tattoo. It’s etched with an almost cartoon like larger than life mentality. The suckers look strong, bubbling at the bottom of a crisply delivered head and body shaped by light shade and negative space. The Japanese style fills at the top – and neg space curve of seaweed – give the tattoo a fully fleshed out, well balanced aspect.

Leg Calf Blue Ringed Octopus Men's Tattoos

A heavy duty, busy octopus calf tattoo (they are almost always orange, was there a discount on this color ink?), again using Irezumi elements to help scale the art work. This piece lacks the clarity of some others in this piece, but the age of the work in this image may be a factor – this piece was completed a long time ago. One area i’d touch up is the beast’s eyes – they could do with some bright yellow or burnished gold fills to make them stand out in the image center.

Manly Octopus Tattoo Forearm

This tattoo carries an epic Jules Verne 20000 Leagues Under the Sea Vibe. I like how the captain’s stern visage and fresh detailed pipe hand mix with the realistic aquatic skin shade effects of the octopus. The artist has cleverly manipulated the space available to create a beastly inner arm art work of style and elegance.

Man With Octopus Tattoo Design On Chest

This is killer chest ink. The octopus is essentially a mix of geometric concepts fleshed out with sharp lines and fine black ink fills to create an almost tribal tattoo. Love the head and mantle (globe bit) filled with negative space circles surrounded by black fill. The artist has shown a superb sense of technique and style within a simple black delivery.

Man With Octopus Tentacle Tattoo

Another busy neo traditional octopus upper arm sleeve. It’s colorful and vivid, but somewhat confusing due to the odd choice of eye ink and lack of clearly defined facial features. The traditional anchor part of the tattoo is well done, serving to break up the creature’s colorful chaos with gray ink and smooth rope effects.

Masculine Octopus Tattoo Ideas For Men

A brilliantly inscribed thigh tattoo. With a huge bit of space to work with the artist has cleverly combined the ship with alternate fill colors (dig that bright green seawater) while allowing the massive sea creature to shimmy up from the depths and prepare to wreck it. The deft shade sails create excellent contrast against the other colors and show off the brilliant pattern of the boat. Working outward with color from the central negative space fashions a unique style of octopus. The tentacle’s curvature and alternative ridge lines complement the beast’s shape as well.

Men's Blue Ringed Octopus Tattoo

The bright, bubbling water is a real highlight of this lower forearm tattoo. Where it falls down is in the lack of defined outline. If I was the subject, a future trip to the tattoo chair would result in a bunch of fine black line additions to make the piece clearer, and i’d also add alternate shade effect to the suckers in order to give them some pop.

Men's Octopus Arm Tattoo

There’s great technical parts of this octopus ink – the neg space and line work looks fresh – however the eye is small and weak in comparing to the rest of the tattoo. The eyes, and the dark shading in general can be improved upon with white ink highlights.

Men's Octopus Leg Tattoo

This octopus tattoo has a tremendously unique – for this type of body art – alternating sharpie fill scribble and negative space to catch the eye with tentacle shading. Love how the head starts above shoulder to dominate the ship, and works down from there with strong flow and curves.

Men's Octopus Ship Tattoo Half Sleeve

This octopus looks like it has come from a genetic experiment that gave it an elephants textured skin and a similar looking head. The concept is superb, however the abstract delivery gets in the way. Too many parts of the tattoo looking unfinished or unfocused and could do with stronger definition. A greater use of flair color filling could also help to promote the avant garde pattern effect yet still flesh out the art work.

Men's Octopus Tattoo On Back Of Head

Wooooo, this ink is hectic – the resultant hair cut not so much. This subject is not messing around, with a bad ass Skulltopus tagged onto the back of his head. The image is an absolute cracking piece of work with cleverly etched tentacles snaking in and out from the eye sockets of a bang on skull. I can dig this bold, brilliant concept and execution.

Men's Small Octopus Tattoo

Love the curvature of this octopus tattoo. It fashions a wonderful sense of shape and provides the opportunity for intense, heavy black fuzz shading technique to flow along the length of the piece. I like the additional black blobs throughout, they complement the charcoal shade palette.

Men's Tattoo Octopus

A massive thigh and upper leg blue ring octopus tattoo. It would have been a time consuming and exhausting piece to deliver for both artist and subject. The contrasting sky blue pattern of the tentacles and Japanese style wave elements are nicely etched, however the piece is let down by the under cooked negative space suckers. It has a real need to have these suckers either lined more effectively – they’re currently just circles – or have added shade and flavor thrown in to give the section and entire tattoo real pop.

Octopus And Ship Tattoo For Males On Back

There’s never much downside to ships being crushed by a giant sea creature. This full back piece represents an absolute masterclass on crafting a classical black and gray wrecking crew tattoo. Look at it, soak it in. Because it’s almost flawless – there’s realism, fine line tattooing, negative space elements, concept waves and sky shadow, plus three major images – beast, ship, and lighthouse – that complement each other with only their color being the same. This is a feature portfolio piece of art.

Octopus Red Arm Tattoo For Guys

This salmon colored octopus stands out despite the artist’s choice not to use fine black outline, a gamble which pays off in the nuance of vivid color shades. Love how the subtle blue back fill opposes the almost delicate creature and allows it to shine.

Octopus Chest Tattoo For Men

Cool pulp fiction novel style delivery of heavy black fuzz shading. The tattoo is well placed on the shoulder/arm join which allows the tentacles to loop and twist in multiple directions. The sole change i’d make to this piece would be a bright eye fill in gold or yellow to create a vivid alternative to the overall heavy effect.

Ocean Octopus Men's Sleeve Tattoo

Wow! Full color realism and a graduating complete sleeve tattoo etched with masterful precision. It looks like a still image from the next Sharknado movie, where a Great White teams with a giant octopus to take down a rogue soviet freighter cruising toward San Francisco intent on plunder and war. The color applications in this work are next level, matching the bright blue of Gatorade with perfectly inscribed feature animals and machinery. Love the fiery sky too, absolutely blowing up the top of the image in opposition to the sensible steel work gray of the freighter. This body art is the ultimate in color tattoo.

Octopus Men's Tattoo Art In Black Ink

This is a clever black and gray chest/upper arm combination tattoo. The massive arm tentacles mesh beautifully with the skull as they play well on shape and placement, stretching outward from the armpit with effective snaking patterns. The folds of skin and suckers look tremendous through mixing up gray scale shading and clever line work.

Octopus Shoulder Tattoo For Men

This alternative octopus is tremendous. The random use of scratch lines, cross and hatches are wonderful alternative fill giving the creature verve and individuality. I’m not sure about the spiral etching on the far right though. While it’s likely a deliberate technical choice the, black sharpie type fill is choppy, messy, and looks ugly when compared to the main octopus image.

Octopus Sleeve Tattoo For Men

Love the color choices in this blue ringed sea creature. The contrasting bronze of the octopus skin matches up perfectly with the flat blue effect. The artist’s choice to fashion and electric blue style in the on-skin blue is clever use of bright ink highlight. 

Octopus Tattoo Ideas For Men

Hahaha. This cheeky chap is quite the gentleman octopus. The use of top hat, monocle and mustache adds a layer of humor to the realism of the beast, which is filled with dark, compact shadow detail for the tentacles and more lightly inscribed dotwork technique for the body. All he’s missing is a restorative cup of tea (or eight).

Octopus Tattoo Man's Arm

A busy neo traditional octopus pumping bright colors into the traditional features of negative space and crisp black outlines. For me the boat is the highlight, it’s proud, stern and unyielding against the chaos of the storm above and sea creature below.

Octopus Tattoo Meaning For Men

Another stupendous chest tattoo using fine details in fashioning a flowing, writhing octopus. The curves of bold line tentacles are counterbalanced by dark gray shading and small yet intricate groups of suckers, while the head and mantle are realistic in shape and pattern. 

Octopus Tattoos For Men On Shoulder Blade

While the photograph’s angle doesn’t help this octopus ink lacks the style and subtlety of other eight legged sea monsters in this list. There’s cool details like the suckers and tattoo placement, however the color choice of black is a miss. The work is unable to generate enough contrast between the brown, and black outline. A brighter choice of color and additional black line details would have helped this body art tremendously.

Purple Men's Octopus Tattoo

Realistic Octopus Tattoo On Man

The shading and fill technique give this octopus chitinous armor like ants, wasps, or scorpions. I love it as concept in conjunction with the steampunk style head and eyes. Each section uses great shading and line work to pull off the intense, heavy effect of beast more machine than man. Also like the small pockets of air bubbles created with black fuzz shade and negative space to help scale out the tattoo.

Red Octopus Arm Tattoo For Men

It’s interesting that in a beautifully composed and brightly colored tattoo the most eye catching part of the octopus is the mix of negative space and black line ink at the center. The suckers are great. They’re simple and subtle in contrast to the slickly vivid red of the rest of the ink. 

Rib Cage Side Black Octopus Tattoo For Men

Okay, this is a horrifying sea monster but in the best possible way. It looks evil, fat and bloated, brought to life with a bilious shade of slime gray. It could be a cover up based on the older, shaded piece still shown at the bottom and framed within the lower tentacles.

Rib Cage Side Guy's Octopus Tattoos Designs

This is a cracking side tattoo. The colorful blue and green octopus does a tremendous job balancing traditional Japanese themes with absurdist elements such as the infinity eyes. Love the transitional line work in the gray shaded water and white caps. The back shading fills behind the ship’s mast is also awesome, with the circles matching up well behind the line work stars.

Shoulder Color Octopus Tattoo Ideas For Men

Another cool 3D blue ring octopus tattoo, with the color fill of purple and pink a transcendent technical effect well supported by bright sky blue rings. It’s the main element of the piece, drawn with exceptional skill and subtlety.

Outline Shoulder Octopus Tattoo Design Inspiration For Men

A negative space central image can be risky to pull off in any tattoo, but it’s done with assurance in this octopus piece. It’s nuanced and technically brilliant – I love the small snatches of black shading and the whip like curving of the tentacles, with the simple suckers on the underside providing contrast to the vast negative space.

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Octopus Tattoo FAQs 

What does an octopus tattoo symbolize? 

Many people get an octopus tattoo to remind themselves that through different situations in life, it’s often best to be flexible and use creativity and intelligence to solve problems.  

The octopus’ striking appearance means it’s a mysterious and elusive creature, traits that can serve well in many of life’s instances and associates with intuition. 

The octopus acts as a totemic guide for those who need motivation to try new things, stray from their normal paces of life, and to let go from routine and normality occasionally. 

What does a kraken tattoo mean? 

The kraken was an enormous sea monster said to live in the deep, swallowing unwary ships that passed too close to its watery lair.  

The Kraken is a popular octopus-style motif for large scale new wave tattoos on the back, chest or in sleeve form, while classic black and gray tattoos of the mythical monster are also hugely popular. 

Did you enjoy these octopus tattoo designs? Click on the links below for more awesome galleries of sea going creatures, and monsters of the deep: 

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Top 29 Best Watches Under $500 For Men

Top 29 Best Watches Under $500 For Men

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Tommy Hilfiger Stainless Steel Men’s Watch

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With cellphones so ubiquitous, your watch choice can be less about telling time and more about personal style. However, a watch is not ‘just’ a watch. For example, the vast majority are made for right-handed people, but a select few cater to the lefties among us. There is a wide range in functionality and size.

The wristwatch is also one of the few socially acceptable accessories for men, so why not have a small selection? If you’re not cashing a CEO’s paycheck just yet, here are the top 28 most handsome watches for men that retail for under $500.
 
Got a bigger budget? Then check out our guide to the best men’s watches under $1000 instead.

Top 29 Best Watches Under $500 For Men

1. Tommy Hilfiger Stainless Steel Men’s Watch

Tommy Hilfiger Men's 1791066 Stainless Steel Watch with Brown Leather Band

 

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If you like the feel of a pliable, non-metal band but aren’t comfortable with genuine leather, this watch comes equipped with a handsome synthetic band. At 46mm in diameter, this watch is perfect for men of smaller stature, as it will not overpower your hand or make it look like you’re wearing your father’s watch. With bold Arabic numerals, a stainless steel case, and classic styling, this watch is an outstanding choice for an everyday watch and the man on a budget.

 

2. Nordgreen Pioneer – Black Dial

Nordgreen Pioneer Watch with Black Dial

 

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Not everyone has an endless amount of cash to drop on a luxury timepiece. If you’re money-conscious but want something high-end, then why not consider the Nordgreen Pioneer.

An inspired take on a classic Chronograph, Nordgreen celebrates the Danish with what they call a timepiece “that captures the sustainable future.” Available in various dial colors from blue, black, and white. There’s even the choice of three case colors – gunmetal, silver, and rose gold. A perfect addition to the collection of any watch enthusiast. 

 

3. Fossil Grant Brown Leather Watch

Fossil Men's Grant Quartz Stainless Steel and leather Dress Watch Color: Silver, Brown (Model: FS4735IE)

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This lovely offering by Fossil features slim Roman numeral hour markers and delicate cut-out hands. The casing is stainless steel and is water-resistant to 165 feet, making it a great dive watch. The band is made of supple, soft calfskin leather and uses a buckle closure.

Of course, this timepiece also comes with the generous 11-year warranty and it’s own fun tin. This watch oozes class and is great for nearly every occasion in your life.

 

4. Citizen Sport Stainless Steel Men’s Watch With Brown Leather Band

Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Brown Leather Strap Watch with Date, AW1361-10H

 

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If you don’t want to deal with changing out a battery in a digital watch, this watch is powered by either natural or indoor lighting. The mineral crystal face and stainless steel case make this watch water-resistant to 330 feet, making it a great choice for swimmers and snorkelers.

Handsome and utilitarian, this is a great watch for everyday wear. It’s one of the best watches for men who are always on the go.

 

5. Fossil Men’s Machine Chronograph Silicone Watch

Fossil Men's Machine Quartz Stainless Steel and Silicone Chronograph Watch, Color: Black (Model: FS4487)

 

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This watch was designed with the active man in mind. The knurled silicone band stands up to sweat and oils without issue, and the timepiece itself is water-resistant to 165 feet.

The patterned bezel and quality craftsmanship of the black dial is excellent, as is to be expected from a Fossil watch. It even comes in the iconic and collectible tin!

 

6. Citizen Men’s Eco-Drive Watch

Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Stainless Steel Watch with Day/Date display, BM8180-03E

 

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This men’s watch features Japanese quartz movement that charges itself indoors or out when exposed to light, making it a great choice for those who don’t want to change out the battery too often. The stitched canvas strap is soft against your skin and will wick away moisture, while the mineral crystal face stands up to the rigors of your everyday life.

Water-resistant to 330 feet, this dive watch is a classic and simple design you’ll be proud of for years to come.

 

7. Invicta Pro Diver Chronograph Men’s Watch

Invicta Men's 0070 Pro Diver Collection Analog Chinese Quartz Chronograh Silver-Tone/Blue Stainless Steel Watch

 

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Another gorgeous offering by Invicta, this watch features a bold design with a slightly nautical feel to it. It will look at home whether you’re wearing a business suit or are going for a dive of less than 660 feet. This piece is also covered by a one-year warranty as a matter of course. The luminosity feature and magnified date window make it a great choice if you work or play in low light.

If you want something that looks like a Tag Heuer but without the luxury watch brand price tag, this is a good option!

 

8. Casio Edifice Multi-Function Men’s Watch

Casio Men's EF527D-1AV "Edifice

 

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This watch has three sub-dials for 12 hour, 60 minute and 60-second displays, in addition to the standard time. It also features a fold-over, push-down clasp on the stainless strap, keeping it secure throughout your activities. If you’re looking for a classy timepiece that shrieks sophistication, this is a great choice.

 

9. Fossil Machine Three Hand Stainless Steel Men’s Watch

Fossil Men's FS4774 Machine Smoke Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

 

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This quality watch is a chameleon piece. It looks at home as a dress watch riding below the cuff of your best suit, and it also looks great paired with jeans and a t-shirt. Backed by Fossil’s 11-year warranty as a matter of course and beautifully crafted, this smoke-colored piece is guaranteed to become the go-to accessory for nearly every occasion.

 

10. MVMT Watches Black Face Men’s Watch

MVMT Men's Minimalist Vintage Watch with Analog Date | Black Tan

 

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If you like the look of a simple watch, this minimalist offering from MVMT is right up your alley. With just a plain black face, tick marks to denote the hours and a single date window, there is nothing overdone or extravagant about this design. The brown leather strap is understated and suited to the simple design. It’s definitely a classy, low-key piece for the budget-conscious.

 

11. Timex Weekender Watch

Timex Unisex T2P142 Weekender Blue/Yellow Stripe Nylon Slip-Thru Strap Watch

 

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If you’re looking for a fun watch to pair with casual outfits, this is a great option. The band is blue and yellow woven nylon, and the face features both civilian and military timekeeping. An Indiglo night light is also included. This watch is water-resistant to 99 feet, meaning it can withstand splashes of water or exposure to rain but you won’t want to submerge it.

 

12. PUMA Ultrasize Black Sport Men’s Watch

PUMA Men's PU102941001 Ultrasize Black Sport Watch

 

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Boasting a 50mm diameter, this piece is perfect for the large-framed man or one who likes to wear his accessories oversized. A true fashion statement, this sports watch comes in eight different colors schemes to match your favorite hues.

Do be aware, however, that the dial knob is configure for left-handed men!

 

13. Timex Easy Reader Men’s Watch

Timex Men's T20041 Easy Reader 35mm Brown Leather Strap Watch

 

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Another dress watch designed with the older gentleman in mind, this watch features a white dial with generously sized numerals that do not appear comical to the casual observer.

It’s also an excellent choice if you take your contacts out at night and still want to be able to check the time. With classic lines and a simple white face, the watch would not be out of place at any casual gathering. It comes with Timex’s one-year warranty at no additional charge.

 

14. Fossil Nate Men’s Chronograph Watch

Fossil Men's Nate Quartz Stainless Steel and Leather Chronograph Watch, Color: Black (Model: JR1354)

 

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For men who like a more gritty, industrial feel to their accessories, this Fossil watch is right on point. The bezel is gear-edged and the face is utilitarian black and gray. Water-resistant to 165 feet, this watch is a great choice if you like your adornments to be understated yet add visual interest.

It’s definitely a stand-out piece, for those who would take notice!

 

15. Timex Expedition Field Chronograph Men’s Watch

Timex Men’s T49905 Expedition Field Chronograph Black/Brown Leather Strap Watch

 

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Featuring an indigo night light, tachymeter, a date window and a buckle closure, this watch is perfect for men who like to work or play outdoors. It is also water-resistant to 330 feet, making it a great choice for snorkeling or swimming.

You won’t want to wear it for diving, however. With classic, black styling and a genuine crystal face, this is a timepiece that will stand the test of time in both form and function.

 

16. Seiko 5 Automatic Stainless Steel Men’s Watch

Seiko Men's SNK809 Seiko 5 Automatic Stainless Steel Watch with Black Canvas Strap

 

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This Seiko automatic watch has all the bells and whistles you need, but presents it all in a plain and strikingly attractive manner. It features a date window in either English or Spanish, sword-shaped hands, a sweeping second hand and a mineral dial window. This is a great option for the man on the go. The canvas strap can be removed and hand-washed if sweat or other odors become an issue.

This watch is not water-resistant, so you’ll only want to wear it when you won’t be popping by the pool for a swim!

 

17. Invicta Pro Diver Collection Silver-Tone Men’s Watch

Invicta Men's 8932 Pro Diver Collection Silver-Tone Watch

 

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For those who prefer an all-metal timepiece, the stainless steel Invicta fits the bill nicely. It has a similar aesthetic to a Tag Heuer watch, but at a more affordable price. Equipped with a unilateral bezel and removable links, the band can be customized to fit your wrist perfectly. The face is flame fusion crystal and features a magnifier to highlight the date window.

It’s also water-resistant to 660 feet. If you’re looking for a gorgeous watch that stands up to an active lifestyle, this is an excellent choice.

 

18. Seiko Men’s Adventure-Solar Classic Casual Watch

Seiko Men's SSC081 Adventure-Solar Classic Casual Watch

 

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This Seiko watch derives its power from either natural or indoor light and can withstand water depths of up to 330 feet. The supple brown leather strap and timeless brushed steel give this piece an attractive look, and the alarm chronograph is easy to set.

If you’re looking for a watch that can serve as a backup for your wake-up call while traveling, stand up to the elements and look awesome, this casual wrist watch is a winner.

 

19. Nautica Men’s Stainless Steel Watch with Blue Resin Band

Nautica Men's N14555G NST Stainless Steel Watch with Blue Resin Band

 

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Featuring a plethora of options and a smart, snappy style, this a great casual watch with a eye-catching blue dial. The hardy resin band is adjustable, and the face is protected by a mineral window. Whether for work or play, this bold blue design is handsome and substantial on the wrist. It comes with Nautica’s five-year warranty at no additional charge.

 

20. Citizen Sport Men’s Stainless Steel Watch with Black Leather Band

Citizen Eco-Drive Men's AW1361-01E Sport Stainless Steel Watch with Leather Band

 

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The black, red and white face of this piece eschews the traditional two-tone color scheme so often employed in other watches, and the contrasting stitching on the band adds creative flair. It comes backed by Citizen’s five-year warranty and will compliment any casual outfit.

 

21. Alessi Tic15 Analog Display Analog Quartz Black Men’s Watch

Alessi Men's AL5032 Tic15 Analog Display Analog Quartz Black Watch

 

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Another not-quite-round offering on our list, the curved square casing of this piece gives it instant visual appeal. Sleek and clean, this unfussy design will be a compliment to almost any occasion. It has quartz movement and is water-resistant to 99 feet, making it a great choice for everyday wear.

 

22. Invicta 1517 I Force Collection Watch

Invicta Men's 1517 I Force Collection Left-Handed Stainless Steel Watch with Cloth Strap

 

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Another on our list designed for left-handed men, this watch is something special. Water-resistant to 330 feet and featuring oversize stenciled numbers and a sub dial, this watch is great for any casual outfit. The cloth band is extremely durable and stands up to dirt, sweat and grime.

If you lead an active lifestyle, this watch will be right at home in your collection.

 

23. TRIWA Blue Steel Nevil Canvas Watch

TRIWA Men's Nevil Wrist Watch with Leather Band (Havana Brown/Brown Band)

 

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This watch comes in a whopping 14 color variations, all of them beautiful. You may decide to add more than one to your collection!

Designed in Sweden, this watch features Japanese quartz movement, a stainless steel casing and a strap made from Tärnsjö organic leather. TRIWA, which stands for Transforming the Industry of Watches, believes in the artistry of fine jewelry and it shows in their product.

 

24. Victorinox Swiss Army Alliance Watch

Victorinox Unisex 249034 Alliance Analog Display Swiss Quartz Black Watch

 

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Another fine dress watch from the makers of the Swiss Army knife, this watch is emblazoned with the internally recognized cross and shield emblem. It has no sub-dials, tachymeter or other add-ons to detract from its simple and appealing style.

This watch will be at home with all but the most formal of outfits and carries a two-year warranty.

 

25. Ingersoll Automatic Stainless Steel Bull Run Watch

Ingersoll Automatic Stainless Steel Watch - BULL RUN

 

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Again, Ingersoll remakes the classics and brings them into the present day. With a highly polished stainless steel casing, two sub-dials, a date aperture and arrow-shaped hands, this quartz watch is beautiful.

The band features contrasting stitching on the fine-grain leather, adding depth and detail to the workmanship. This watch will compliment any casual occasion and can be relied upon for years to come.

 

26. Tissot Quickster Chronograph Black Leather Men’s Watch

Tissot Quickster Chronograph Black Dial Black Leather Mens Watch T0954173605702

 

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Made with scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and Swiss automatic movement, this watch is a smart and utilitarian choice. If you’re looking for a solid Swiss watch that isn’t flashy, this is an excellent option. It’s also guaranteed for two years.

 

27. Seiko Sport Solar Men’s Beige Watch

Seiko Men's SNE331 Sport Solar Black Stainless Steel Watch with Beige Nylon Band

 

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Are you getting tired of squinting down at your watch or holding it closer and closer to your face? Don’t worry, we all get a bit nearsighted with age, especially over the age of 40.

If you’re not quite ready for reading glasses or a comically huge watch, this is a great choice from Seiko. The numerals, indices and luminous hands stand out in stark white against a black background, and the numerals are generous in size. It’s a perfect casual watch for the older gentleman.

 

28. Seiko Men’s 5 Watch Blue Canvas Band

Seiko Men's SNK807 Seiko 5 Automatic Stainless Steel Watch with Blue Canvas Band

 

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This simple and affordable watch has a clean, crisp aesthetic to it and doesn’t bog down its design with a ton of bells and whistles. It’s time and date, end of.

If you want a watch for casual wear, this Seiko is a shoo-in. The band is forgiving and comfortable against your wrist, and it’s blue color will likely compliment your existing wardrobe. The price is also extremely affordable.

 

29. Tommy Hilfiger Men’s Stainless Steel Watch With Brown Leather Band

Tommy Hilfiger Men's 1710294 Stainless Steel Watch with Brown Leather Band

 

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Featuring the Hilfiger logo at the three o’clock position, this wrist watch is a statement piece. It is a bright, shiny stainless steel work of art that you’ll be proud to wear at all but the most stuffy of workplaces. The calfskin leather band uses a buckle closure and the date window is beside the logo at three o’clock.

If you’re a fan of Tommy clothing, cologne or luggage, you can complete your look with this stunning accessory.

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Brian Cornwell founded Next Luxury in 2007 as a magazine for modern gentlemen.

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