If Ikea had a watch department, it might look something like Skagen’s catalog. Ok, Ikea is Swedish and Skagen is nominally Danish, but this popular watchmaker offers minimalist Scandinavian design that’s satisfying to many watch consumers on a budget. If you’re in the market for a sleek-looking watch at mostly sub-$200 prices, here’s what you’ll want to know about Skagen watches.
Skagen watches’ pricing
Skagen operates mostly in the sub-$200 price range. Retail prices currently begin around $95 and top out at around $255 for something with a titanium case and automatic movement or $295 for a smartwatch. You’ll regularly find the brand’s watches on sale for less, however, both on Skagen’s own site and those of retailers like Macy’s or Bloomingdale’s.
How “good” are Skagen watches?
Skagen watches aren’t the kind made to be passed from generation to generation. They’re affordable thanks to the the use of elements like of quartz movements, mineral crystal (glass) and sourced production, but none of this means they won’t necessarily be “good” for your particular purposes.
Watch enthusiasts often refer to brands like Skagen dismissively as “fashion watches” โ i.e., they are made primarily as fashion accessories rather than in a way that fits into horological history and watch collector culture. For those who simply want something fashionable and affordable, however, Skagen may serve you well for several of years.
