Let’s be honest, buying a watch under £100 doesn’t sound like it’s going to get you a lot; it’s not even enough for a night out in London these days. However, that doesn’t mean that this isn’t a price bracket worth looking at, you just have to adjust your expectation filters a bit.

The chances of finding anything mechanical are very slim, but 50 years of distance has made quartz cool so that’s not really an issue. Sapphire crystal also won’t be a given and we’d give steel bracelets a swerve here as they don’t tend to be well finished, which means every wear comes with arm-hair removal as standard.

But what you do have here is the ideal opportunity to purchase something maybe a bit experimental, fashion forward or out of your comfort zone, without having to worry about seriously investing. Buying a watch for fun? Now that is a prospect worth exploring.

Timex Allied Coastline

This is a price point at which Timex really excels as this sporty little number proves. Once you’ve absorbed how amazing that orange dial is, you’ll notice that you get a lot of features for your sterling.

The bezel is unidirectional so you can time your swim or how long your tea needs to brew; the matte case feels robust and the fabric strap has been developed to ensure the colour won’t fade after sun or sea spray exposure. At 43mm it makes its presence felt on the wrist and is the ideal beater, if you have another diving watch you’re loathe to scuff up.

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Larsson & Jennings Code Dot

With its fusion of Swedish and British design and use of Swiss movements as standard, Larsson & Jennings has dominated the high-concept, mid-market watch sector since its launch in 2012. This latest Code collection is something of a diversion from the usual look.

It still contains a Swiss movement and spending a bit more for this bracket means you get upgrades such as scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and a genuine leather strap. However, rather than contemporary classic, you’ve got something altogether more Bauhaus. Pair with an Adidas x Eric Emanuel knit and some Takara sandals from Hermes for a 2019 take on the modern art movement’s style.