The 8 Best Solar Watches That Require Little to No Effort, From a £90 Timex Field to a Classic Seiko Diver
Solar watches do just what you’d expect them to do, which is get their energy from light. No plugging in. No sending it in to get a battery replacement. These do all that energy creation themselves, converting light—from both the sun and indoors—into power. Unlike your standard smart watch, which you might have to charge, or a quartz watch, which requires a battery replacement every few years, solar-powered watches are more of the set-it-and-forget-it type of piece.
Although the energy source might be different, the watches look just the same—as rugged and durable or sleek and polished as you’d like. Here, we rounded up 10 of the best ones around right now. You can go for something fit for every day wear, like a classic Timex field watch or a Seiko bracelet watch. You can also opt for something with more grit, like a thick G-shock, or a smart Garmin watch, which is basically a computer you can wear.
Whatever your watch style, these guys do it up with as little maintenance as possible.
Expedition North Field Post Solar Watch
Timex’s field watch is a solid option for daily wearing. The green fabric strap wears like a neutral and it’s made from 100 percent recycled plastic.
Instinct 2 Solar GPS Watch
Garmin’s solar watch is the kind of thing that might save your life in a crisis or at least get you un-lost. It functions as a GPS, fitness tracker, and heart monitor. If you keep the watch in smart mode and head outside for a few minutes every day, that battery is unlimited.
Analogue and Digital Combo Watch
This G-shock is part digital, part analog giving you the best of both options. It’s bigger and durable with a shock- and mud-resistant design. Also in its capabilities: altimeter, thermometer, stopwatch, countdown timer, and auto calendar.
Prospex Padi Edition Solar Divers Watch
This Seiko divers watch wears easily with whatever you’ve got on with a blue face and stainless steel case.
T-Touch Connect Solar Smart Watch
For a real smart and solar watch upgrade, this Tissot one is hard to beat. It’s made with lightweight titanium and is water-resistant up to 100 meters. Sync it to an app on your phone and get access to any activity tracking you could want.
Solar Premium Dress Watch
For a dressy option that’s still affordable, this Timex watch does the trick. It’s 44mm in size, stainless steel, and water-resistant to 50m.
Grenen Solar-Powered Leather Watch
Skagen’s minimal, easy-to-wear leather watch is low-key and looks right in just about any situation. The case is made with at least 50 percent recycled stainless steel, and it’ll hold a charge for four months. Charge it outside for five hours or inside for two and a half.
Eco-Drive Weekender Garrison Field Watch
Citizen has been using its solar power design, Eco-Drive, to convert light into energy since 1976. This bracelet field watch is as classic and reliable as it gets.
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