This is probably the most style-forward watch on this list, but it’s near and dear to my heart. I first came across it a couple of years ago in my favorite coffee shop in upstate New York, and was impressed by its unique silhouette and bold colorway off the rip. The Shinola moniker also jumped out at me; it’s named after the old shoe polish. I’ve become a huge fan of the brand since (I also reviewedone of its knife collabs in December), and I finally pulled the trigger on the watch years later. It’s the perfect combination of rugged, timeless style with a modernized twist. The leather band is especially comfortable, and I’ve gotten more compliments on this watch than I have on the last three combined. Can’t put a price on that.

I love the watch because it just looks like a regular digital watch. I've never wanted a fancy smartwatch with a colorful screen, but I have always been curious about having a few of the health metrics on my wrist. The Instinct gives me both of those things. It's sturdy, simple, and still tells me my heart rate, steps, and lets me track my workouts. At the same time, it's solar-powered. I still have to charge it up every now and then, but the time between charges is way longer. —Tom Price, Reviews Editor

I appreciate the Coros Pace 4 for its combination of utility and value. It has a simple-to-use interface, an easy-to-use operating system, and a battery that lasts forever. It doesn’t have all the bells and whistles of other running watches, but you don’t really need them if you have your phone. This is just a great running watch at a great price. —Cat Bowen, Senior Commerce Editor

The SE 3 is a great buy because it offers all the core features that make the Apple Watch great, including an always-on display, at a great price. The elaborate sleep tracking tech found in the pricier Apple Watches is also available. Most importantly, the Apple Watch SE 3 has crash and fall detection tech, so it can literally save your life. —Stefan Vazharov, Senior Tech Editor

I use my Apple Watch to track my workouts every time I move, even if it's just a 15-minute walk with my dog during my lunch break. That's why I've always exclusively used Nike Apple Watch bands. They are lightweight, quick-drying, and ensure my watch stays in place during high-impact workouts like a run or a skating session. And, the band I have is still comfortable even when I'm not working out! —Sarah Connor, Reviews Editor

The Runwell is a great everyday watch, but I also prefer to have a fitness tracker on deck. I used to use an Apple Watch, but the Scanwatch Nova caught me by surprise. I love my Withings smart scale, and I noticed the brand offers a line of health-tracking watches that sync to their scales fairly seamlessly. But I was especially impressed by how sharp they looked; they weren’t your average fitness tracker/smartwatch. The Nova, in particular, looked like a classic stainless steel watch. I love the versatility of this thing, and it’s become my new go-to for tracking some key metrics. It’s great not to have to switch between watches going from the office to the gym. It covers a lot of ground.