30 Best Black Watches at all Price-Points in 2023

Black is a classic color for products across many categories from the clothing and accessories to furniture and cars. A color which embodies many moods and desires it can tone down or fire up any element depending on its use. It also pairs well with almost any other color or material, therefore making it a go to colorway for watches. Whether you’re looking for a statement piece or something more muted we’ve put together a list of our favorite black watches from a diverse range of prices so that you don’t have to waste time in finding the perfect black watch.

Tudor Black Bay Ceramic

Price: $5,024 USD; Case Size: 41mm; Water Resistance: 200m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.

The Black Bay collection was introduced in 2010 and takes its inspiration from Tudor’s heritage of dive watches of the 1950s and 60s, like the large “Snowflake” hands also found on the Black Bay Ceramic. The white hands and hour markers are a bold pop of color against this all-matt black ceramic case. Tudor has successfully maintained the vintage and robust look of their heritage into a more contemporary piece keeping up with today’s technology. They introduced their first in house movement (MT5602) in 2015 in the Black Bay collection. The movement features a 70-hour power reserve and the brand has included it in the Black Bay Ceramic. The Tudor Black Bay Ceramic comes in just above $5,000 USD.

Rado True Square Automatic Open Heart

Price: $2,550 USD; Case Size: 38mm; Water Resistance: 50m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.

Rado and their team has been researching and playing with ceramic for over 35 years, allowing them to experiment with different shapes and methods. This led to their monobloc injected True Square Ceramic timepieces. They follow a unique plasma ceramic process to go from the organic powder to final product in a variety of colors. They treat their ceramic pieces with extreme temperatures to get it near diamond hardness for the best durability. Rado was already known for their square ceramic cases, (they were the first to create a high-tech square ceramic watch), but now they’ve taken it to the next step and have brought a monobloc square ceramic piece. The watch is lightweight and made to fit both men and women’s wrists comfortably in its 38mm size. It is available for $2,550 USD.

Oris Aquis Date

Price: $1,750 USD; Case Size: 43mm; Water Resistance: 300m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.

When it comes to dive watches Oris and their Aquis collection comes in at the top of a lot of our lists. Oris is an environmentally conscious brand that gives back to organizations fighting to preserve our oceans. In the past they’ve released limited edition pieces in their Aquis collection where the proceeds helped restore coral reefs or New York Harbor’s oysters. They’ve also introduced an upcycled model where the dial used plastics from the ocean to bring more awareness to ocean pollution. Therefore, the stainless steel PVD coated Oris Aquis Date model has found a spot on our list. The dark grey plating is almost black and contrasts with the bright orange details. This model in particular may not give back to environmental projects, but we value Oris’ ongoing efforts and think this is a great dive watch with its affordable price point and 300m depth capabilities. It is available for $1,750 USD.

IWC Pilots Watch Chronograph 41 Top Gun

Price: $8,750 USD; Case Size: 41.9mm; Water Resistance: 100m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.

The all black IWC Pilots Watch Chronograph Top Gun is one of our favorite pilot watches on our list. It has been produced in ceramic since its inception in 2007, being a lightweight material that is scratch resistant and hard, making it a great option in for pilot's. Although the Chrono 41 Top Gun is an all ceramic case, IWC has furthered their innovation with Certanium, with pieces in the collection made from both ceramic and titanium. When ceramic is combined with the properties of titanium it adds another level of toughness to the pieces making it even more durable. This IWC chronograph watch retails for $8,750 USD.

Bulgari Octo Finissimo Ceramic

Price: $17,700 USD; Case Size: 40mm; Water Resistance: 30m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.

The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Ceramic is on our list because of its full black look, but also for its unique features. The watch is super thin (5.50 mm)—the thinnest full ceramic watch with a mechanical movement—and it even has a fun geometric Genta-inspired shape. The monochromatic piece combines Bulgari’s fine jewelry expertise with their watchmaking skills. Flipping the watch over, the movement has been hand decorated in a côtes de Genève, anglage, and perlage finishing. It is available for $17,700 USD.

Bremont Broadsword Jet

Price: $3,795 USD; Case Size: 40mm; Water Resistance: 100m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.

Bremont honors their partnership with the Ministry of Defense with the Broadsword Jet. They created the Broadsword Jet after winning the Silver Armed Forces Covenant award for their continued work with the Armed Forces. The piece follows their contemporary take on their vintage pieces that were used by the “Dirty Dozen” in the British Army during WWII. The all-black piece features minute pops of color in its numerals, hands, and crown. It is only available as an online exclusive as well as Bremont boutique exclusive, while Bremont expands their boutiques. The Bremont Broadsword Jet is available for $3,795 USD.

Richard Mille RM 47 Tourbillon

Price: $1,000,400 USD; Case Size: 47mm; Water Resistance: Movement: Manual; Crystal: Sapphire.

Richard Mille continues to create ultra haute-y, high end unique timepieces - Often boasting bold colors in their curved tonneau cases. The RM 47 Tourbillon that made it on our black watch list is another grand piece. This one has historical roots with its inspiration as the Samurai code, the noble Asano Clan in particular. The dial is a Samurai decked out in his armor and holding two swords which have been made using 3N 18k yellow gold. The front and back of the Samurai as well as all of its intricate details are visible through the crystals on the front and back of the piece. The case has been created from two materials. The bezel and caseback are a matt black TZP ceramic while the case band is made from 3N 18k yellow gold. Overall, the piece captures an important part of history and depicts the Samurai code of ethics, or Bushido, which is still significant across Japan. The Asano clan is a noble Samurai clan (47 Ronin) that takes center stage in this watch with their crossed falcon feather crest at the 6 o’clock tourbillon. Their importance in Japanese history is significant because of the way they honored their leader, Asano Naganori, by avenging his death. The watch was limited to 75 pieces and retailed for just over a $1 million USD.

Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Compression

Price: $1,295 USD; Case Size: 40mm; Water Resistance: 200m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.

The Sea Wolf collection has seen an assortment of developments since its introduction in the 1950s. The Super Sea Wolf Compression is a clean and rugged dive watch. This mostly all-black colorway and its minimal aesthetic gives it a modern look. Since each Zodiac timepiece is hand assembled styles are produced in small batches, there can often be limited availability of pieces and once a model has sold out it can take long periods of time before the watchmakers start reproduction. This model is currently available and retails for $1,295 USD.

Accutron DNA

Price: $3,300 USD; Case Size: 45.1mm; Water Resistance: 50m; Movement: Electrostatic; Crystal: Sapphire.

This next watch on our list uses electrostatic energy to work its timepieces. Accutron's innovative movement uses human motion to power the watch and store extra energy. Motions set off twin turbines between two electrodes fastened to the movement. Energy is then stored in an accumulator to power two motors — one powering the seconds hand and the other powering the hour and minute hands. The incredibly fast-moving rotors are visible through the open worked dial. In order to conserve power if the watch is not set in motion for five or more minutes the seconds hand will automatically stop while the hour and minute hand continue to tell time. The Accutron DNA retails for $3,300 USD.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ceramic

Price: Available Upon Request; Case Size: 34mm; Water Resistance: 50m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.

The Royal Oak collection has seen a variety of colorways and variations in its iconic case and tapisserie dial. You can usually find one or more Royal Oaks on most of our lists. So, naturally their all-black ceramic piece has is a good addition to our best black watch list. We like that this Royal Oak is slightly smaller in size at 34 mm more accessible for those with smaller wrists. While the watch is technically "Appointment Only", it can be found for around $65,000 USD.

TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 200 Solargraph

Price: $3,050 USD; Case Size: 40mm; Water Resistance: 200m; Movement: Solargraph Quartz; Crystal: Sapphire.

The Tag Heuer Aquaracer Professional 200 Solargraph is the brand's first solar powered timepiece. The quartz movement will recharge with either the sun or other artificial lighting. The advantage of this solar powered watch is that you won’t have to change the watches battery and it charges within minutes. When fully charged the watch retains a power reserve of six months. Tag Heuer partnered with manufacturer La Chaux de Fonds to create this timepiece. La Chaux de Fonds, owned by Citizen, are big players in the sustainability movement, saving batteries from landfills through their solar powered pieces. The piece is available for $3,050 USD.

Omega Seamaster Black Black

Price: $9,000 USD; Case Size: 43.5mm; Water Resistance: 300m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.

Omega’s fully monochromatic black Seamaster may seem like an unexpected color choice for a dive watch, but they’ve put lots of thought and work into making the piece legible for any dive. The success of the Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon “Black Black” pushed Omega to create an all-black ceramic dive watch. The matte finishes of the ceramic dial as well as the wave patterns, Omega logo, and markers on the bezel are laser engraved giving a negative relief effect for better visibility. The bezel is further treated with a unique textured pattern to prevent any fingerprints. Anthracite Super-Luminova provides visibility of the indices. A fun piece to add to your collection, it’s available for $9,000 USD.

Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon

Price: $12,100 USD; Case Size: 44.25mm; Water Resistance: 50m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.

Omega makes it on our list again with its popular Speedmaster Darkside of the Moon black black inspired by the Apollo 8 astronauts. With the Speedmaster having been the first watch on the moon, Omega has done a good job expanding the collection to include unique pieces that pay tribute to different Apollo missions. The piece has been crafted from a single block of black zirconium oxide ceramic. Its all-black monochromatic look has been successful with watch enthusiasts and makes it one of our favorite black mens watch.It’s available for $12,100 USD.

Breitling SuperOcean Heritage B01 Chronograph 44

Price: $9,850 USD; Case Size: 44mm; Water Resistance: 200m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.

The Breitling SuperOcean Heritage B01 Chronograph 44 is one of the few watches on this list with a little pop of color. It’s green dial features three black subdials complimenting the black case and strap. The SuperOcean Heritage is one of Breitling’s most popular collections and because of this, Breitling offers it in a variety of styles and options. This variation of the Breitling Heritage B01 Chrono is limited to 250 pieces and priced at $9,850 USD.

Zenith Defy Skyline

Price: $15,000 USD; Case Size: 41mm; Water Resistance: 100m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.

Zenith is well known for their sports watches and the Zenith Defy Skyline is one of our favorite newer sport watches on the scene. And if you are looking for an all ceramic watch, the Defy Skyline certainly delivers. Interestingly, the watch is built off of a chronograph movement but is actually a three-handed watch that features a subdial at the 9 o’clock. It is the first timepiece to feature a 1/10th of a second indicator (displayed through the subdial). The high-frequency movement completes a revolution every 10 seconds rather than the usual 60 seconds. The piece is available for $15,000 USD.

Hublot Classic Fusion Black Magic

Price: 9,400 USD; Case Size: 42; Water Resistance: 50m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.

We are used to seeing Hublot’s brighter more colorful pieces, but we like this classic and minimal black watch. The only pops of color are the silver screws, hands and hour markers. One of the things we really like about Hublot is the fact that they offer many of their timepieces in multiple different sizes, which make it accessible to people of all wrist sizes. This piece is available in four sizes, from 33mm to 45mm. Price for the Hublot Classic Fusion Black Magic is $9,400 USD in 42mm.

H. Moser & Cie Streamliner Chronograph Blacker than Black

Price: N/A; Case Size: 40; Water Resistance: 120m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.

Quite possibly the blackest watch on our list is the H. Moser & Cie Streamliner Chronograph Blacker than Black due to its Vantablack coating. Vantablack is known to be the darkest substance that exists (absorbing up to 99.965% of visible light) and was first introduced in the UK by Surrey Nanosystems in 2014. Vantablack is a carbon nanotube coating and are densely packed on a surface to create the blackout effect. For this model the full watch was constructed in Vantablack except for the hands, which distinctly stand out against the super black piece. It was a concept piece introduced by the brand at the 2022 Watches and Wonders convention and is too fragile to be worn. H. Moser & Cie are working to develop it further to make it more shock-resistant and usable. You can learn more about the Streamliner collection here.

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Seiko Prospex SLA061

Price: $3,300 USD; Case Size: 44mm; Water Resistance: 200m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.

THe Seik Black Series collection features four models, all reinterpretations of Seiko dive watches from over the past. The Prospex SLA061 is inspired by Seiko’s Mechanical Diver watch of the 1970s. The original piece was worn by Naomi Uemura when he completed a 12,000km solo dogsled run from Greenland to Alaska from 1974-1976. The SLA061, however, has been upgraded from 150 meters to 200 meters of water resistance and the mineral crystal has been replaced with a sapphire crystal. It was a limited edition of 1,000 pieces and retailed for $3,300 USD.

Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Black Matte

Price: $3,800 USD; Case Size: 42mm; Water Resistance: 100m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.

Bell & Ross watches are aviation through and through from form to function. The square case is inspired by airplane cockpit mechanisms and the watch follows Air Force specifications. Indeed, Bell & Ross develop watches fit for those in high intensity jobs like fighter pilots, astronauts, and miners to name a few. The black matte ceramic case model is a clean three hand piece with bold white numerals. It is currently not available but retails for $3,800 USD.

Girard-Perregaux Laureato 42 mm

Price: $20,300 USD; Case Size: 42mm; Water Resistance: 100m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.

One of our favorite sports watches is the Laureato. Not only does it draw design similarities to, watches like the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, but you can actually find them at retail. Like many sport watches, the Laureato is available in multiple different materials, including ceramic (this piece is actually the brand's first ceramic watch). Its geometric bezel is still prominent in the all-black ceramic style and compliments the watch's contemporary design. The watch is available for $20,300 USD.

Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic 42

Price: $2,300 USD; Case Size: 42mm; Water Resistance: 200m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.

If you are looking for a completely black Swiss made automatic timepiece, the Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic 42 is the monochromatic watch for you. At Wrist Enthusiast we are big fans of all the Aikon models. This is because we believe it is one of the best priced sport watches currently available on the market. With design points that remind us of a Royal Oak, without it looking like a copy, the Aikon is a great everyday watch.. The Aikon Automatic 42 in black is available for $2,300 USD.

YEMA Flygraf French Air & Space Force GMT Black Limited Edition

Price: $1,299 USD; Case Size: 39mm; Water Resistance: 300m; Movement: Automatic GMT; Crystal: Sapphire.

The YEMA Flygraf French Air & Space GMT Black weas design in collaboration with the with the French Air & Space Force. Although it was designed specifically for fighter jet pilots, the piece has a sleak design that makes it perfect for everyday use. The crown features the French Air & Space Force national insignia and is the main pops of color on this all-black piece. This watch is available for $1,299 USD which we think is a great price-point for a watch with its specifications and GMT functionality.

Longines Legend Diver

Price: $2,825 USD; Case Size: 42mm; Water Resistance: 300m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.

Longines has long produced high quality Swiss watches at relatively affordable prices. And one of our favorite pieces from the brand is the Legend Diver. The watch draws inspiration from Longines' dive watches of the 1960s. Unlike most dive watches this piece does not feature a bezel, but rather an internal rotating flange controlled by one of the crowns. The lack of a bezel gives the dial a larger appearance on the wrist. The Longines Legend Diver retails for $2,825 USD.

Baume & Mercier Riviera

Price: $4,050 USD; Case Size: 42mm; Water Resistance: 100m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.

The Riviera was first produced almost 50 years and is one of Baume & Mercier’s most iconic pieces. Originally created in 1973, the brand brought it back only relatively recently, in 2021. The piece features their unique dodecagonal (12-sided) bezel with four screws. The all-black Riviera 10617 on our list is interesting not only due to the all black case and strap, but the skeletonized dial that also features a semi-transparent wave dial. The Riviera is a great watch that combines a sporty and classic look. It is available for $4,o50 USD.

Casio G-Shock CasiOak GA-2100-1A1

Price: $99 USD; Case Size: 42.9mm; Water Resistance: 200m; Movement: Ana-digi; Crystal: Mineral.

It doesn't get much more affordable than G-Shock. And that is probably why we are constantly including G-Shocks on our list. One of the more stealth options we really like is the the CasiOak GA-2100-1A1 with full black dial, case and strap. The CasiOak collection actually was launched with this exact model. The name "CasiOak" was given to the model by collectors since the octagonal bezel resembles Gerald Genta’s famous Royal Oak design. If you aren't in the market for a Royal Oak, you can always pick up a CasiOak for $99 USD.

Casio G-Shock DW5600E-1V

Price: $53 USD; Case Size: 42.8mm; Water Resistance: 200m; Movement: Quartz; Crystal: Mineral.

Casio G-Shock watches are great for durability at a very affordable price. Their digital timepieces allow for more functions like an alarm, measuring unit, 12 and 24-hour time display, timer, electro-luminescent display for best visibility at night, and more. You really get a whole lot packed in for a great price. The G-Shock DW5600E-1V is one of Casio's more traditional timepieces, so if you are looking for something with that 80s aesthetic, it is a great option. Price for this G-Shock is $53 USD on Amazon.

Jacob & Co. Astronomia Tourbillon Black Dragon

Price: $1,000,000 USD; Case Size: 47mm; Water Resistance: 30m; Movement: Manual; Crystal: Sapphire.

Jacob & Co. loves to create boldly unique pieces for the high-end market. We particularly love the Astronomia collection due to the combination of highly technical functionality mixed with pure artistry. The Astronomia Tourbillon Black Dragon showcases this combination perfectly. Not only does the watch feature a tourbillon movement, but the watch displays a hand-carved 18k black gold dragon with ruby eyes. The rotating globe is lacquered in black magnesium. The diamond and the double axis tourbillon are the main contrasts in this mostly black piece. The Astronomia Tourbillon Black Dragon is truly a work of art. Price for the Astronomia Tourbillon Black Dragon is $1 million.

Brew Metric PVD Black

Price: $475 USD; Case Size: 36mm; Water Resistance: 50m; Movement: Hybrid Meca-Quartz; Crystal: Sapphire.

We all know that Brew Watches are inspired by coffee and espresso machines. However, the Metric PVD Black is also inspired by vintage cars of the 1980s (in addition to being a watch collector, founder Jonathan Ferrar is also a big car enthusiast). We particularly like that the Metric PVD Black opts for a little pop of red for the subdial hands and chronograph second hand. Coming in just under $500 USD ($475 USD) it’s a great choice if you’re looking to add more black watches to your collection.

Baltic Aquascaphe Dual-Crown PVD Black

Price: $706 USD; Case Size: 39mm; Water Resistance: 200m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.

The Baltic Aquascaphe Dual-Crown PVD Black is a dive watch that uses a compressor case, keeping the bezel inside the case. The internal bezel gives a clean and open look for the dial which has already been designed with a minimalist style. Similar to the Longines Legend Diver in design and functionality, the Aquascaphe is a great option at a more affordable price point. It retails at $706 USD.

Formex Essence Leggera 41

Price: $1,840-$1,990 USD; Case Size: 41mm; Water Resistance: 100m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.

The Formex Essence Leggera is an interesting watch from an up-and-coming brand. The black case is made of up of carbon fiber composites (developed in-house), which results in a lightweight and comfortable watch. In addition to the carbon fiber case, the bezel and crown are made of a Zirconium Oxide ceramic to increase durability. The Essence collection features a variety of dials and cases for a breadth of options. The dial on this particular model is made of forged carbon fiber, which givies each piece a unique pattern. The piece is available for a base price of $1,840 USD and can go up to $1,990 depending on strap selection.