Top 11 Best Affordable Green Dial Watches [List & Guide]

Watch brands have been experimenting with different dial colors for a long time. Different trends have come and gone, but a trend that has grown dramatically in the last couple of years is green dial watches.

Over the years, more and more watch brands have added green dial watches to their collection of timepieces, including some of the most conservative and luxurious brands in the world, including Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet,

The growing trend of green dial watches

Whilst black dials, white dials, and blue dials have been the most common for watches for a long time, there has been a growing trend of more colorful dials in recent years. Watch brands have experimented with all kinds of different colors, for example, Cartier with its new colorful Tank Must collection, or Rolex with its colorful Oyster Perpetual collection.

But one trend that has grown strong in particular is the trend of green watches. The market has proven that it loves green watches and the manufacturers are listening. Green dial watches stand out from the ordinary in a world of mostly black, white, and blue, and give people a refreshing and modern option for something different. If you’re a fan of green-dial watches, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we are looking closer at the best affordable green dial watches.

Best affordable green dial watches

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Seiko 5 SRPD63

Starting off this list, we begin with the Seiko 5 SRPD61. The SRPD is the successor to what may be the most popular affordable automatic dive watch ever made. This watch has a revised and updated design and offers all the usual design elements and performance that we have come to love and appreciate about the Seiko 5 model line.

The watch is presented with a sporty stainless steel case with the signature crown position at 4 o’clock, protected by crown guards. It follows the signature dive-watch elements by featuring a unidirectional rotating bezel with a 60-minute graduation scale. Since this is a green dial watch, it also has a green aluminum bezel insert to match the green dial. Speaking of the dial, it is presented with a beautiful green dial with a sunburst finish which reflects the light beautifully. It has applied hour markers with generous amounts of Lumibrite and copper/rose gold metal frames around them. It uses Seiko’s signature Hardly crystal.

To ensure great legibility, it has large hands with an arrow-shaped minutes hand.

Like all Seiko 5s, it is powered by an automatic movement. Since this is an upgraded version, it is improved to have manual-winding and hacking seconds functions, both of which are nice to have in an automatic movement. The movement also offers a power reserve of 41 hours. As a bonus, Seiko has also added a see-through case back which allows you to view this movement.

The watch has a water resistance of 100m/330 feet. This isn’t the best, but it is not built as a dive watch, but rather a sporty everyday watch with a dive-watch-inspired design.

Specifications

Movement: Automatic
Power reserve: 41 hours
Water resistance: 100m/330 feet
Diameter: 42.5mm

Victorinox Swiss Army I.N.O.X. 241725.1

Next up, we have the Victorinox Swiss Army I.N.O.X. which is a sporty and robust timepiece built for rough conditions and inspired by the needs of the Swiss army.

The watch features a bulky case made in hypoallergenic stainless steel with a diameter of 43mm. To protect the crown, it has a large crown guard which extends at the 3 o’clock position. And matching perfectly with the case, we have a robust stainless steel bracelet.

Whilst the watch has a water resistance of 200m/660 feet which is usually a water resistance of dive watches, it does not feature a unidirectional rotating bezel which is interesting. On top of the case sits a scratch-resistant triple-coated anti-reflective sapphire crystal. The good news is that you can go diving and swimming without any issues.

The watch is powered by a reliable Swiss quartz movement which has passed 130 different tests to ensure perfect durability.

Now to the most important aspect of this watch (at least for this list), it features an olive/military green dial with a slightly matte finish and of course an emphasis on legibility. The watch has applied metal hour markers with luminescence applied to them which glow brightly in the dark. The hands follow the same theme and have a rectangular shape. To give a bit of color contrast, the seconds hand is colored red. Another detail about this watch is that it has a date window positioned between 4 and 5 o’clock. For those who wear it as an everyday watch, a date window can be truly useful and practical.

In Victorinox’s own words, it is ” engineered to endure a truly adventurous life. I.N.O.X. watches can handle extreme conditions such as a fall of 10 meters, being driven over by a 64-ton tank or a dive down to 200 meters”.

Specifications

Diameter: 43mm
Water resistance: 200m/660 feet
Movement: Swiss quartz

Seiko Automatic SARB017

Another green dial watch is the Seiko SARB017. This is a highly popular watch from Seiko, and it’s easy to see why. It has a versatile design that works well on many different occasions and offers exceptional value for money.

The watch has a stainless steel case with a diameter of 39.5mm with a nice case finishing with polished and brushed elements. For many men, a diameter of 39mm is the sweet spot and not too big, not too small. The crown is protected by a crown guard which extends from the case, and right beneath the crown guard, it has an additional crown. What does this do, you may ask? Well, this crown is used for the inner rotating compass ring which can be found around the outer edge of the dial. After all, it is an explorer’s watch, so it is appropriate to have a compass function. On top of the case, it has a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal.

The watch features a beautiful green dial which is complemented by yellow gold applied hour markers and yellow gold hands with luminescence. At 3 o’clock, we also have a date window.

The water resistance of this watch is also really good at 200m/660 feet which is suitable for an outdoor/adventurer’s watch.

It is powered by an automatic movement that beats at 21600 BPH and has a power reserve of 50 hours. This movement is robust and durable and has proven to be able to continue to tick for many years to come. A nice feature is that the movement can also be seen through the see-through case back.

Specifications

Diameter: 39.5mm
Water resistance: 200m/660 feet
Power reserve: 50 hours
Crystal: scratch-resistance sapphire
Movement: Automatic

Seiko SNE529

If you want some dressy yet versatile, the SNE529 is a good choice. This watch features a beautiful green dial, but with a toned-down green color which isn’t as bright and aggressive as some of the other green dials. The choice for the dial color is a good one, in my opinion, however, as it goes well together with the classic and dressy style it is trying to achieve. The details on this dial also complement it extremely well, including slim pencil-shaped yellow-gold hands and yellow-gold hour markers. Positioned at 3 o’clock, there is also the signature day and date window.

A great feature of this watch is that it is powered by a solar quartz movement. This means that the battery gets energy from solar and ambient light instead of having to replace the battery. When fully charged, it has a power reserve of 10 months.

The watch also has a nice case design with aggressively polished lugs and sharply brushed edges. This creates a more sporty appearance but also shows that Seiko has paid attention to the details. The case measures 40mm in diameter and on top sits a sapphire crystal.

Specifications

Diameter: 40mm
Movement: Solar quartz
Crystal: Sapphire
Power-reserve: 10 months

Seiko 5 Military Field watch SNK805

The Seiko 5 SNK805 is one of the most popular affordable automatic watches on the market, and certainly from Seiko. It also has a green dial.

This is a watch with a military field-watch-inspired design which makes it a perfect everyday watch but also suitable for sportier occasions. It has a satin finish stainless steel case with a slim and simple design – just like the original military watches, which works well on both men and women, but in particular, men who favor smaller watches. Many people also enjoy the fact that it stays true to the size of the size original military watches, which were quite small. On top of the case sits a Hardlex crystal.

The watch is powered by an in-house Seiko automatic movement which has proven to be a robust and durable workhorse. This movement can also be viewed through the see-through case back that this watch offers. Whilst it is essentially a sports watch, it has a water resistance of 30m/100 feet. It can handle water splashes, but it would have been nice to have a slightly better resistance against water, but at its price, we’ll let it slide.

The watch is presented with a military green dial and a matching green canvas strap. Like classic military watches, it has white printed numerals and markers which provide excellent contrast against the background. It has diamond-shaped hands with white frames and luminescence applied to them. Since this is a Seiko 5, it also has a day and date window. Integrated into the dial.

All in all, if you want a stylish and versatile beater watch that can work on most occasions and which won’t break the bank, this is one of the best options out there.

Specifications

Water resistance: 30m/100 feet
Diameter: 37mm
Movement: Automatic
Crystal: Hardlex

Orient ‘Bambino Version IV’ Automatic

It’s no secret that yellow-gold and green go exceptionally well together. And Orient proves this with its Bambino version 4. This is a stylish and elegant dress watch that also works on formal occasions if you often wear more formal attire.

It has a 41mm case with a yellow-gold tone and a design with a thin bezel and slim lugs which makes it sit very well on the wrist. To give it more of a vintage look, it has a domed crystal on top.

The dial is also slightly domed to go with the classic theme and the highlight of this timepiece is really the way the color of the dial is executed, with a bright emerald green color at the center which shifts to a darker tone further towards the outer edge of the dial, where it is completely black. This gives a unique and striking appearance which also looks absolutely stunning in the sunlight. The dial has matching yellow gold hour markers and slim yellow gold hands which pair perfectly.

The watch is powered by an automatic movement that has a hand-winding and hacking seconds function. This in-house Orient movement is a high-quality robust movement that has proven to be able to continue to tick for years.

The water resistance is 50m, not the best, but we don’t expect anything more from a dress watch either.

All in all, this is a really stunning automatic dress watch with a striking green dial that stands out from the ordinary. You can be sure that you’ll never get bored with this dial.

Specifications

Diameter: 41mm
Crystal: Domed mineral
Water resistance: 50m
Movement: Automatic

Citizen AW1598-70X Brycen

If you want a versatile and sporty timepiece with a dive-inspired design, this Citizen may be for you. It’s also a watch that offers exceptional value for money.

This watch has a stainless steel case with a diameter of 41mm and a thickness of 12mm. It has a nice case design with squared-off lugs which gives it a distinct and sporty appearance. The case is mostly brushed, but it also has beautifully beveled edges. To go with the sporty theme, it has a stainless steel bracelet with a brushed finish with a double-push button fold-over clasp. To match the beautiful green dial, it has a green bezel. Another nice feature about the case is that it does not have any crown guards, which makes it remind of classic vintage dive watches, together with its large crown.

Speaking of the dial, this is certainly the highlight of this watch. It has a stunning Sunday dial that reflects the light beautifully and gets an absolutely stunning appearance in the sunlight. At 3 o’clock, it has a date window, and around the dial, it has applied hour markers with luminescence applied to it. The hands have a nice sharp design with luminescence applied to them as well.

It is powered by a quartz movement, specifically the caliber J810. If you want something sturdy and reliable that keeps on ticking, a quartz movement may be an appropriate choice. This movement is also an Eco-Drive movement that gets its energy from solar and ambient light, so you won’t have to think about replacing the battery.

It is technically not a dive watch since it ”only” has a water resistance of 100m, but it is enough for everyday wear and swims. But all in all, its design makes for a perfect sporty everyday watch that stands out from the crowd.

Specifications

Movement: quartz caliber J810 Eco-Drive
Crystal: anti-reflective mineral
Thickness: 12mm
Diameter: 41mm

Seiko Recraft Automatic SNKP27

The Seiko Recraft SNKP27 is a dressy watch made with a retro-inspired design. It has a diameter of 39.5mm but since it has a rectangular case shape, it wears a bit different from regular round case shapes. Apart from the rectangular case shape, it has a bit of an interesting design with ”sloped” integrated lugs which are polished, and contrasted by brushed surfaces on top. The sloped case design continues throughout the whole case both on each side of the lugs and also on the case sides. The crown sits slightly recessed into the case as well and on top sits a Hardlex crystal.

The dial design is just as retro-inspired as the case and has a round section at the center with a slightly sloped and raised outer part of the dial. The center of the dial has a beautiful sunburst finish and the outer part of the dial has a matching green color but without the sunburst finish. The dial has applied rectangular yellow-gold hour markers which go extremely well together with the green background. Of course, the hands of the watch are made in the same yellow-gold finish. And at 3 o’clock, it also has a day and date window with a yellow gold frame around it.

The watch is powered by an automatic in-house Seiko caliber with a power reserve of 41 hours, beating at 21600 BPH. It has a water resistance of 50m/165 feet.

This watch may not be for everyone, but for those who want a dressy watch with a classic design that also stands out from the ordinary, it is a great choice at a great price considering its attention to detail and high build quality.

Specifications

Crystal: Hardlex with anti-reflective coating on the inner side
Diameter: 39.5mm
Movement: Automatic
Water resistance: 50m

Seiko Presage “Mockingbird” Cocktail time SRPD37J1

The Seiko Presage line is a slightly more premium collection of dressy timepieces with better materials and improved attention to detail. This watch has a beautiful and classic design, but what makes the Presage watches stand out, in particular, are their stunning dials and their dial finishing. The striped pattern with its green color gives the dial depth, and this is complemented by its applied metal hour markers with a beautiful, sharp, and beveled design and matching hands At 3 o’clock, it has a practical date window.

The case has a polished finish and a large crown which gives it a distinct look. The case measures 40.5mm in diameter and has a water resistance of 50m.

It is powered by an automatic movement which can also be viewed through the see-through case back. To go with the elegant theme that the Presage line is trying to achieve, the movement is equipped with a gold rotor. The movement can also be seen through its see-through case back.

If you want a stylish dress watch with a green dial and a more premium and quality feel than the most affordable watches, the Seiko Presage is a step up and an improvement in quality and finish.

Specifications

Diameter: 40.5mm
Water resistance: 50m
Movement: Automatic

Seiko SNKM97 Automatic Retro

For those who enjoy funky and unique watches, look no further than the SNKM97. With its retro-inspired design, it stands out from the ordinary and gives a nod to the past of retro timepieces.

The watch has a cushion-shaped stainless steel case with a diameter of 43.5mm. The case also has ”integrated” lugs that seamlessly blend into the case, but have a polished finish to give it more of a contrast against the brushed surface. It uses Seiko’s signature Hardlex crystal.

The dial continues on the retro theme with a large sloped rehaut which is partially green. This matches the center of the dial which has an emerald green color and a sunburst finish. Pairing with the dial perfectly are yellow gold applied hour markers and yellow gold skeleton hands. To give it more of a retro feel, it also has an orange seconds hand. For convenience’s sake, it has a day and date window at 3 o’clock.

Powering this watch is an automatic movement that beats at 21600 BPH and has a power reserve of 41 hours. The movement has 21 jewels.

Specifications

Diameter: 43.5mm
Water resistance: 165 feet
Movement: Automatic
Crystal: Hardlex

Seiko SNDA27 Green Dial Military Field Chronograph

The last watch in our list of green dial watches is the Seiko SNDA27. This is a military-inspired field watch with a rugged and sporty design that is suitable for casual occasions but also for everyday wear.

The watch incorporates lots of the signature design elements and features that we find in vintage military watches but with a slightly more modern and more durable design. It has a satin finish case with a diameter of 42mm and offers a water resistance of 100m/330 feet. It has a scratch-resistant Hardlex crystal.

The dial is military green and paired with a green canvas strap. Powering this watch is a quartz movement.

This watch has a lot going on and a relatively busy dial. The dial has large luminous markers on the outer part of the dial. Towards the center, it has white Arabic numerals where the 3, 6, 9, and 12 markers are the largest. Being a chronograph, it also features three sub-dials. At 4 o’clock, it also has a small date window discreetly integrated into the dial. To ensure excellent legibility, it has large sword-shaped hands with a generous amount of luminescence applied to them.

Specifications

Diameter: 42mm
Crystal: Hardlex
Movement: quartz

Which brands have green dial watches?

Since green dials are a trend that has grown a lot in recent years, more brands than ever have at least one watch with green dials. This is great news because it means you should be able to find just about any type of watch that suits your taste and preference, whether you have a budget of 100 dollars or 10.000 dollars, are looking for a dive watch, dress watch, or something completely different.

Why wear a green dial watch?

Because you like it! The most classic dial colors in watches are black, dark blue, grey, etc. But Green is a fresh and vibrant choice that stands out from the ordinary and gives a new and fresh look. The simple answer is that it looks good, but the other answer could be that you already have a bunch of black-dial or blue-dial watches and want something new and different to mix it up a bit.

When can you wear green dial watches?

Ultimately, which occasions green dial watches are suitable for depends on the type of watch and the green tone. Unlike what you may think, green-dial watches do not have to be bolder than blue-dial watches. As a matter of fact, there are lots of dark-green dial watches that are discreet and classic without stealing the show. With that said, toned-down watches with green dials and watches with a versatile designs can work for essentially any occasion. But if you opt for a bolder green color, this may be too attention-grabbing and striking that it is not really suitable for formal occasions, for example.

Really, the only occasion I can think of when you shouldn’t wear a green dial watch is when you have a watch with a really green and bold hue that stands out and want to match that with a formal outfit such as a suit. This won’t really make the perfect combination as it is too casual.

My advice is, therefore, to consider how you will wear your watch and on which occasions, and then think about the type of watch that suits the occasion. As mentioned, a green dial doesn’t necessarily have to make a watch less formal per se, but it depends on how bright and aggressive the green color is and its design.

Overall, the same principles apply as when you are buying any watch:

Think about the style you want in a green-dial watch
Think about how, when, and how you will wear the watch
On which occasions will you wear your watch?
Do you need any particular functions? Chronograph? Date function?
Do you need good water resistance?
What type of movement do you want in your watch? Automatic, hand-wound, or quartz?

Do any watches have green faces?

Yes! As mentioned green is a color that has become a big trend in the watch industry in recent years and a lot of brands have hopped on this trend. In fact, even the most traditional watch brands like Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Audemars Piguet all offer green dial watches. When even the top “big dogs” hop on this trend, it just goes to show how popular green dial watches have become.

What brands make green dial watches?

As mentioned, most watch brands have started making green dial watches in recent years, so the answer is “most”. But when it comes to affordable watches, some of the most popular brands are Seiko, Citizen, Orient, and Victorinox.

When it comes to luxury watch brands, some of the most popular brands include Rolex, Audemars Piguet, IWC, Patek Philippe, Hublot, TAG Heuer, Omega, and many more.

Top 11 Best Affordable Green Dial Watches [List & Guide]