BBy Bikram Nath·Researched from UK Amazon listings·Updated 2026-10-17·6 products compared
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What are the best luxury watches to buy in the UK?
Our top pick for Luxury Watches in the UK is the Tissot PRX Swiss Made Quartz Watch.
The Tissot PRX suits buyers who want a Swiss Made quartz watch with a blue dial, a 40 mm case, a stainless steel strap, 10 bars water resistance and a 2-year warranty, all stated on the listing.
The Tissot PRX is our top pick for a luxury watch because its listing states a Swiss Made quartz movement, a 40 mm case 14 mm thick, 10 bars water resistance, a stainless steel strap with a deployment clasp, a 132 g weight and a 2-year warranty. For an automatic diver, the Certina DS Action Diver lists a Powermatic 80 movement and water resistance to 300 m; for a hand-wound mechanical watch, the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical lists an 80-hour power reserve and sapphire crystal.
This guide compares six watches from Tissot, Certina, Hamilton, Citizen, Bulova and Seiko, using what each listing states: movement, case size, water resistance, glass, strap and warranty. Stated case sizes run from 38 mm on the Certina to 46mm on the Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A.T.
Buying guide
What should you look for in Luxury Watches?
1Movement: the Tissot PRX lists a Swiss Made quartz movement and the Bulova Lunar Pilot a High Performance Quartz movement; the Certina states an automatic Powermatic 80 movement and the Seiko SRPD59K1 an automatic one; the Hamilton states its hand-wound H-50 calibre; the Citizen states a light powered Eco-Drive with radio controlled atomic timekeeping in 43 cities.
2Case size: the listings state 38 mm (Certina, 12.2 mm thick), 40 mm (Tissot, 14 mm thick), 42mm (Hamilton), 43.0 mm x 13.0 mm (Seiko), 45mm (Bulova, 14mm thick) and 46mm (Citizen).
3Water resistance: the Certina states 300 m (984 ft) and says it is suitable for diving and/or snorkelling; the Seiko listing says waterproof up to 10 bar, a depth of up to 100 m; the Tissot states 10 bars; the Bulova 50 Metres; the Hamilton 5-bar. The Citizen listing states no water resistance rating in the features we read.
4Glass: the Hamilton, Citizen and Bulova listings state sapphire glass; the Seiko states hardlex mineral glass. The Tissot and Certina listings do not name the glass in the features we read.
5Warranty: the Citizen listing states a 5-year Citizen UK warranty, the Bulova 3 Years, the Tissot 2 years and the Certina a 2-year international warranty. The Hamilton and Seiko listings state no warranty term.
Our process
How do we choose our picks?
We don’t lab-test products ourselves. Instead we synthesise current Amazon UK listings and published specs into clear, honest recommendations. We earn a commission if you buy through our links, but that never changes which products we rank.
Current UK availability
We check each pick against live Amazon UK catalogue data rather than last year’s model lists. Stock moves fast, so a listing can sell out after we publish.
Published specs
We compare manufacturer specifications so each pick is right for a real budget and use-case.
UK-specific fit
We factor in UK voltage and plug/fitting standards — details that generic global lists miss.
Polished and brushed stainless steel bracelet, push-button fold-over clasp
Stainless steel mesh bracelet
Interchangeable leather and nylon straps, 20mm wide
Stainless steel bracelet, flat folding clasp with safety bar and pusher
Water Resistance
10 bars
300 m (984 ft)
5-bar
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50 Metres
Up to 10 bar, a depth of up to 100 m (per listing)
Warranty
2 years
2-year international
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5-year Citizen UK
3 Years
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Glass
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Sapphire crystal
Anti-reflective sapphire
Scratch Resistant Sapphire
Hardlex mineral glass
The rankings
The best Luxury Watches, ranked
1
Tissot
Top Pick
Tissot PRX Swiss Made Quartz Watch
The Tissot PRX suits buyers who want a Swiss Made quartz watch with a blue dial, a 40 mm case, a stainless steel strap, 10 bars water resistance and a 2-year warranty, all stated on the listing.
Movement
Swiss Made quartz
Case Size
40 mm diameter, 14 mm thickness
Water Resistance
10 bars
Strap
Silver stainless steel, 21 cm long, 24 mm wide, deployment clasp
Warranty
2 years
Weight
132 g
What we like
+States case diameter, thickness, strap length and width, and a 132 g weight
+Swiss Made movement with a date function and luminous hands and numbers
+10 bars water resistance and a 2-year warranty, per the listing
+Delivered in an original gift box, per the listing
Worth noting
–The listing does not name the glass in the features we read
–A quartz movement, so not an automatic or mechanical watch
£329.99Amazon.co.uk price as of 17 Oct, 13:00 (London time). Details
Certina DS Action Diver 38 mm Automatic C0328071104100
The Certina DS Action Diver suits buyers who want a 38 mm unisex automatic diver with a stated Powermatic 80 movement, 300 m water resistance and a 2-year international warranty.
The Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical suits buyers who want a hand-wound Swiss Made field watch with a stated 80-hour power reserve, a 42mm case and sapphire crystal.
Movement
Hand-wound mechanical, H-50 calibre
Case Size
42mm sandblasted stainless steel
Water Resistance
5-bar
Glass
Sapphire crystal
Strap
Polished and brushed stainless steel bracelet, push-button fold-over clasp
Power Reserve
80-hour
What we like
+Hand-wound H-50 calibre with an 80-hour power reserve, per the listing
+Scratch-resistant sapphire glass and luminous Arabic numerals and hands, per the listing
+42mm sandblasted stainless steel case and a stainless steel bracelet
+Swiss Made, per the title
Worth noting
–The listing states no warranty term
–The listing states no bracelet width
–The movement is hand-wound, per the listing, so it needs winding by hand
Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A.T Blue Angels JY8078-52L Eco-Drive 46mm
The Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A.T suits buyers who want a light powered 46mm chronograph with stated atomic timekeeping, sapphire glass and a 5-year Citizen UK warranty.
Movement
Eco-Drive light powered, radio controlled atomic timekeeping
Case Size
46mm stainless steel
Glass
Anti-reflective sapphire
Strap
Stainless steel mesh bracelet
Warranty
5-year Citizen UK
Functions
Chronograph, perpetual calendar, dual time, 2 alarms, countdown timer, UTC display, power reserve
What we like
+Eco-Drive converts any light into energy, with no battery changes required, per the listing
+Atomic timekeeping in 43 cities, plus chronograph, perpetual calendar and 2 alarms
+Anti-reflective sapphire glass
+5-year Citizen UK warranty
Worth noting
–The listing states no water resistance rating in the features we read
The Bulova Lunar Pilot 96B251 suits buyers who want a 45mm quartz chronograph with sapphire glass, two straps, 50 Metres water resistance and a 3 Years warranty on the listing.
Movement
High Performance Quartz
Case Size
45mm diameter, 14mm thickness
Water Resistance
50 Metres
Glass
Scratch Resistant Sapphire
Strap
Interchangeable leather and nylon straps, 20mm wide
Warranty
3 Years
Functions
Chronograph, tachymeter, 31 day calendar
What we like
+Supplied with interchangeable leather and nylon straps
+Chronograph, tachymeter and 31 day calendar
+Scratch resistant sapphire glass and luminescent hands
+3 Years warranty, per the listing
Worth noting
–A quartz movement, so not an automatic or mechanical watch
–Bulova's accuracy claim of within seconds a year is the brand's own description
£359.00£388.21−8%Amazon.co.uk price as of 17 Oct, 13:00 (London time). Details
Seiko SRPD59K1 Automatic Watch with Stainless Steel Strap
The Seiko SRPD59K1 suits buyers who want an automatic watch with a 43.0 mm stainless steel case and bracelet, hardlex glass and Lumibrite coating, as the listing states.
Movement
Automatic
Case Size
43.0 mm x 13.0 mm
Water Resistance
Up to 10 bar, a depth of up to 100 m (per listing)
Glass
Hardlex mineral glass
Strap
Stainless steel bracelet, flat folding clasp with safety bar and pusher
What we like
+Automatic movement, per the title
+Stainless steel case and bracelet with a folding clasp, safety bar and pusher
+Lumibrite luminous coating that the listing says improves dial readability in the dark
+Hardlex mineral glass, which the listing describes as hardened
Worth noting
–The listing states no warranty term
–The listing says waterproof to 10 bar but describes this as withstanding accidental splashes when washing hands, rain or sweat
£209.99Amazon.co.uk price as of 17 Oct, 13:00 (London time). Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of 17 Oct, 13:00 (London time) and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
Editor's Note
The Tissot, Certina and Bulova listings give case diameter, case thickness and strap or band width, and the Tissot also states a 132 g weight. Two of the six listings, the Hamilton and the Seiko, state no warranty, and the Citizen states no water resistance.
Our Take
Start with the Tissot PRX for a Swiss Made quartz watch with a 40 mm case, 10 bars water resistance, a stated 132 g weight and a 2-year warranty. Choose the Certina DS Action Diver for an automatic Powermatic 80 diver rated to 300 m, or the Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A.T for a light powered Eco-Drive chronograph with a 5-year Citizen UK warranty.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
Which luxury watches have a sapphire crystal?
The Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical, the Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A.T JY8078-52L and the Bulova Lunar Pilot 96B251 listings state sapphire glass. The Seiko SRPD59K1 lists hardlex mineral glass, and the Tissot PRX and Certina DS Action Diver listings do not name the glass in the features we read.
Can the Certina DS Action Diver be used for diving?
The Certina DS Action Diver listing states water resistance to 300 m (984 ft) and says it is suitable for diving and/or snorkelling. It lists an automatic Powermatic 80 movement and a 38 mm case.
What warranty comes with a luxury watch?
The Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A.T listing states a 5-year Citizen UK warranty, the Bulova Lunar Pilot 3 Years, the Tissot PRX 2 years and the Certina DS Action Diver a 2-year international warranty. The Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical and Seiko SRPD59K1 listings state no warranty term.
How long is the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical power reserve?
The Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical listing states an 80-hour power reserve from its hand-wound H-50 calibre.
Does a Citizen Eco-Drive watch need a battery?
The Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A.T listing says its Eco-Drive converts any light, natural or artificial, into energy stored in a permanently rechargeable power cell, with no battery changes required.
Is the Tissot PRX Swiss made?
The Tissot PRX listing names a Swiss Made movement, and its title reads Swiss Made. It states a 40 mm case and a 2-year warranty.
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