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Nautica Watches: Prices & Buying Guide Cyprus
Seventy-five watches. Three retailers shipping to Cyprus. Entry prices starting at €86. And nearly every single piece from Eleftheriou Online discounted between 15% and 25% off the original retail tag. That's the current state of Nautica watches on Stylino, and it makes the brand one of the most accessible fashion watch options for Cyprus-based buyers who want maritime-inspired wristwear without the price tags of Swiss movements.
This guide breaks down what's available, what it costs, who makes these watches (it's not who you think), and whether a Nautica timepiece offers genuine value in a market crowded with Fossil, Guess, and Michael Kors alternatives. All prices pulled live from the Nautica catalogue on Stylino, all shipping confirmed to Cyprus addresses.
Nautica watches at a glance
A brand that took its name from the Greek word ναυτικός (nautical) naturally puts ocean imagery on its watch dials. But there's more substance here than themed aesthetics.
Nautica watches are manufactured by the Timex Group under license. That's the same conglomerate behind Timex, Versace watches, and Salvatore Ferragamo timepieces. The design work has been led by Italian watch designer Giorgio Galli for over 28 years, according to The Calibrated Wrist. That's not a seasonal collaboration. That's a career-length design language built around maritime motifs, maritime bezels, and colour palettes pulled from sea, sky, and sail.
The positioning is sport-lifestyle: designed to survive a boat deck or a beach bar, priced to be replaced without regret if salt water claims one. This isn't horological territory. Nobody buys a Nautica watch for the movement. You buy it because you like how a navy bezel and a silver bracelet look on your wrist during a Paphos sunset.
Men's Nautica watches
The men's collection dominates, with roughly two-thirds of the 75 watches tracked on Stylino. Current price range: €86 to €255.
What you'll find across the collection:
- Case material: Stainless steel across the range. No plastic housings, no plated brass that greens after a summer.
- Movements: Primarily Japanese quartz. Reliable, accurate to ±15 seconds per month, battery life of 2–3 years. Some models use Swiss quartz for the premium tier.
- Glass: Mineral crystal. Scratch-resistant for daily wear but not sapphire-level durability. If you drag your wrist across a concrete dock, it'll show.
- Chronograph vs three-hand: Split roughly evenly. Chronographs run €150+ typically; clean three-hand time-only pieces start at the €86 entry.
- Water resistance: Most rated 100m (10 ATM), suitable for swimming and snorkelling. Some diving-inspired pieces push higher.
- Maritime styling: Rotating bezels, compass markings, nautical flags on sub-dials. The design DNA is consistent and unapologetically oceanic.
Three retailers carry men's Nautica watches on Stylino:
| Retailer | Watches | Price range | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tataropoulos | ~17 | €115–€255 | None listed |
| Eleftheriou Online | ~13 | €86–€217 | 15–25% off |
| Gatsas Jewellery | ~10 | €89–€220 | 8–29% off |
The Gatsas Jewellery entry at €89 (original €119, 25% discount) represents one of the cheapest branded fashion watches you'll find on Stylino from any brand. For reference: Fossil men's watches start around €99, and Guess starts around €109.
Women's Nautica watches
Seven women's models currently tracked, ranging from €86 to €295. The selection is smaller than men's, but covers both entry-level and premium territory.
The standout entry point: Women's Watches Nautica Blue at €86 from Eleftheriou Online (original price €115, that's a clean 25% discount). At €86, this is the cheapest Nautica watch of any gender on the platform.
At the other end: a silver-tone piece at €295 from Tataropoulos. Between those bookends, you'll find black dial options at €132–€217, mostly from Eleftheriou Online with consistent 15–25% discounts.
Women's Nautica watches tend toward smaller case sizes (34–38mm), cleaner dials with fewer sub-registers, and strap options in silver, rose-toned metal, or leather. The maritime design language softens for the women's line but doesn't disappear: you'll still see wave-textured dials and compass-inspired indices.
Nautica watch price breakdown
Here's how the full 75-watch collection segments by price tier:
| Tier | Price range | What you get | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | €86–€130 | Three-hand, simple dials, nylon/silicone straps, Japanese quartz | ~15 |
| Mid | €130–€200 | Chronographs, steel bracelets, larger cases, sub-dials | ~35 |
| Premium | €200–€295 | Multi-function, premium finishes, steel bracelets, dressy | ~25 |
The mid-range bracket (€130–€200) holds the most options. This is where Nautica's core identity lives: a chronograph with a rotating bezel, a blue dial, a steel bracelet, for around €150–€189. That's the watch you picture when someone says "Nautica watch."
Discount patterns: Eleftheriou Online consistently applies 15–25% off retail on Nautica watches. Gatsas Jewellery matches or beats those discounts on select models (up to 29% off). Tataropoulos lists at full retail but carries exclusive models the others don't stock.
My honest observation after scanning the entire collection: you're paying €140–€190 for what is functionally a €100 watch dressed in maritime aesthetics with solid construction. Whether that markup is worth it depends on how much you value the design language versus pure timekeeping specs.
What's inside a Nautica watch
Per The Calibrated Wrist's overview, here's what the Timex Group puts inside:
- Movements: Primarily Miyota (Japanese) quartz calibres. Clean, affordable, serviceable. Some higher-end pieces use Swiss Ronda movements. A few automatic models exist globally (Seiko NH35, Miyota 8215, ETA 2824), though the Cyprus selection skews quartz.
- Case construction: 316L stainless steel. Same grade used in surgical instruments and mid-range Swiss watches. Won't irritate skin, won't corrode in salt water.
- Crystal: Mineral glass, hardness 5 on the Mohs scale. Adequate for office and light outdoor use. A genuine weakness compared to sapphire (hardness 9) if you're rough on watches.
- Straps: Stainless steel bracelets, silicone sport straps, and NATO-style nylon. The silicone options work best for actual water use; steel bracelets are dressier but heavier when wet.
- Water resistance: 10 ATM (100m) is the standard across most models. Sufficient for swimming and surface water sports. Not rated for diving despite the nautical branding.
Giorgio Galli's influence: Over 28 years of designing for Nautica means the watch line has visual consistency that most fashion brands lack. A 2010 Nautica chronograph looks like it belongs next to a 2026 model. The maritime bezel, the compass rose indices, the ocean-blue palette: these aren't seasonal trend choices. They're brand architecture.
Are Nautica watches worth buying?
The honest answer depends on what you're comparing against.
Against pure watchmakers (Seiko, Citizen, Orient): No contest on horological value. A Seiko 5 automatic at €200 offers a mechanical movement, exhibition caseback, and decades of in-house expertise. Nautica can't match that for the same money. If you care about what's inside the case, buy Seiko.
Against other fashion watches (Fossil, Guess, Michael Kors): This is Nautica's actual competitive set. All use quartz movements, all charge for design and brand cachet, all target the same lifestyle-over-horology buyer. Nautica's advantage here is the Timex Group manufacturing backbone (more watchmaking expertise than the fashion houses behind Fossil or MK) and the coherent maritime design language. At €86–€255, Nautica sits at or below competitors in this segment.
Against no-name Amazon watches: Obviously better build quality, brand resale value, and design integrity. The gap between a €30 Amazon fashion watch and an €89 Nautica from Gatsas Jewellery is enormous in terms of steel quality, water resistance reliability, and long-term wearability.
WatchRanker's review summarises it well: Nautica watches deliver reliable fashion timekeeping with genuine maritime character, backed by Timex Group quality control. They're not collector pieces. They're lifestyle accessories that happen to tell time accurately and survive salt water.
How to choose your Nautica watch
Decision matrix for Cyprus shoppers:
| Question | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Budget under €100? | Gatsas Jewellery entry models (€89) or Eleftheriou Online blue (€86) |
| Want a chronograph? | €150+ range, steel bracelet, Tataropoulos or Eleftheriou |
| Beach and pool use? | Silicone strap + 10 ATM rating, avoid leather |
| Dressy occasions? | Steel bracelet, silver/blue dial, €180+ tier |
| Gift for her? | Women's collection €86–€295, blue or black options at Eleftheriou |
| Maximum discount? | Gatsas Jewellery (up to 29% off) or Eleftheriou Online (consistent 25%) |
Case size guide: Men's Nautica watches run 44–48mm typically. Large on smaller wrists. If your wrist measures under 17cm circumference, look for the 42mm options or consider the women's 34–38mm range for a more proportionate fit. Unisex styling on Nautica watches means the women's pieces don't look overtly feminine on a slim male wrist.
Strap swap option: Most Nautica watches use standard 22mm (men's) or 18mm (women's) lug widths. If you buy a steel bracelet model and find it too heavy for summer, a €15 silicone NATO strap from any watch accessories shop converts it to a beach-ready piece in 30 seconds.
One Cyprus-specific note: the salt air and humidity in coastal cities like Limassol and Larnaca accelerate corrosion on cheaper metals. Nautica's 316L stainless steel handles Mediterranean conditions without issue, but rinse with fresh water after swimming. The silicone straps are particularly forgiving since they don't absorb salt.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Nautica watches cost in Cyprus?
€86 to €295 on Stylino, via three retailers that ship to Cyprus (Eleftheriou Online, Gatsas Jewellery, Tataropoulos). Most models at Eleftheriou Online are discounted 15–25% off the original retail price. The cheapest entry point is €86 for a women's blue model.
Who makes Nautica watches?
The Timex Group manufactures them under license from Authentic Brands Group. Italian designer Giorgio Galli has led Nautica watch design for over 28 years, creating the consistent maritime aesthetic across the collection.
Are Nautica watches waterproof?
Most models carry a 10 ATM (100m) water resistance rating, suitable for swimming, snorkelling, and surface water sports. They're not dive watches despite the nautical branding. Always check the specific rating on the caseback before submerging.
Are Nautica watches better than Fossil?
Similar tier. Both use Japanese quartz movements, stainless steel cases, and mineral glass. Nautica has Timex Group manufacturing expertise and stronger maritime design identity. Fossil offers wider style variety. Pricing overlaps significantly. Choose on aesthetic preference.
Can women wear Nautica watches?
Absolutely. Stylino tracks 7 women's Nautica watches with smaller cases (34–38mm), silver and rose-tone finishes, and prices from €86 to €295. The men's collection also works for women who prefer larger, sportier pieces.
Read next
- our Nautica Cyprus buying guide covering all categories, all retailers, and how to navigate the full 318-product catalogue
- the Nautica brand story for the maritime heritage context behind why this brand makes watches at all
- the Nautica swimwear guide for the beach gear that pairs with a water-resistant watch during Cyprus summers
Compare all 75 watches side by side on the Nautica hub page and set price alerts for the models that catch your eye. Retailers ship to all Cyprus addresses.
