
Best Nixon Watches For Men in 2021

Nixon watches are stylish and thoughtful down to the last detail. As many men now gravitate towards hip accessories for their wrist that offers both style and functionality, Nixon still remains one of their favorites. Although many of Nixon’s watches were originally designed for surfers, skaters and snowboarders, they have long since become a cult outside of the board scene.
Among the Nixon watches you will certainly find your personal Nixon style. Whether strikingly colorful with a plastic strap, sporty with digital display and stainless steel bracelet or classic in muted colors with a leather strap. Regardless of the model, all Nixon watches are of high quality, making them durable and robust. They combine trendy design with the highest quality. With that being said, here are some of the best Nixon watches for men.
The Best Nixon Watch For Men
1Nixon 51-30 Chrono Water Resistant Watch



If you want to remain stylish while still being able to keep up with your sweaty, sporty life, you are sure to enjoy all the fine details of the Nixon Men’s Chrono Water Resistant Watch. This is a leader in the world of oversized watches and for a good reason too; with the multiple time increments set amongst a double locking clasp, you can be the king of multitasking no matter where you are. To keep up with trends, Nixon has offered four different color versions including silver-tone gunmetal, industrial green, matte black gunmetal, and rose gold watches.
Various colors available
Water resistance 100 meter
Double locking clasp
Gunmetal
- BrandNixon
- ModelA083
- Weight14.4 ounces
2Nixon Men’s Sentry Leather Watch




As Nixon works with some of the world’s best surfers, skaters, snowboarders, musicians and artists, the appearance, feel and functions of their watches are implemented exactly according to their ideas. The Nixon Men’s Sentry Leather Watch is no exception. This timepiece can help you become the best timekeeper there is while looking ever so stylish with the brown genuine leather band wrapped firmly around your wrist. It also features a stunning royal blue watch face on the background of a bold 3-hand move designed with Miyota Japanese quartz. As an added bonus, it also comes with a 100-meter stainless steel case. This watch can be given to a boyfriend, best friend, or even a crush as a Christmas gift or for any other occasion. He is bound to love it, and you.
Silver-tone
Miyota Japanese quartz movement
Stainless steel case
Brown leather wrist band
- BrandNixon
- ModelA1051524
- Weight3.2 ounces
3Nixon Unisex Cannon Watch




It’s impossible for any Nixon watch collector to have enough of their quality and durable watches. That’s why women have also come on board the Nixon bandwagon to embrace their Unisex watches. With a quick glance at this next waterproof watch, without doubt, it’s every sportsman’s (and women’s) dream watch. The thick bold band of the Nixon Unisex Cannon Watch to solid enough to handle any havoc caused during your extremely sporty moments, making it a perfect watch to add to your collection.
Custom molded hands
Unisex
Stainless Steel Case
Water resistant
- BrandNixon
- ModelA160001-00
- Weight5.6 ounces
4Nixon Regulus Men’s Digital Watch




If trendy and unique is what you are after, get ready to show off the one and only Nixon Regulus Men’s Digital Watch. This stylishly designed retro-looking watch is dramatic enough to get you noticed, as it demands attention from all corners of the room. Designed with specialist ‘CIA’ input, you can ensure to have all your missions accomplished without damage from water. It offers top of the range water-resistance and dual chronographs with an LED backlight display. And its jaw-dropping band offers comfort and security both when on your wrist and in its stainless steel case. Our handy guide to Seiko watches features more trendy products like this.
Shock absorbant
5 year battery life
Stainless steel case
Retro design
- BrandNixon
- ModelN-A1180-2711-00
- Weight8.8 ounces
5Nixon Unisex Unit Digital Watch




The Nixon Unisex Unit Digital Watch is another great watch from Nixon that has been specially designed for the urban man who likes to add a bit of ‘classic’ to his style every now and then, which makes it a perfect stylish gift for any occasion. It perfectly bridges the gap between sporty and streetwear offering a countdown timer, thermometer, digital movement, and water resistance up to 100 meters. For comfortable wear, the silicone wristband also comes with a buckle that adds extra security against the havoc associated with your urban lifestyle.
Water resistant up to 100 meters
LCD Display
Integrated streetwear
Stainless steel case
- BrandNixon
- ModelA197-000
- Weight7.2 ounces
6Nixon Men’s Tide Watch




If you are a lover of all things silver, your outfit of the day isn’t complete without the Nixon Men’s Tide Analog Display Swiss Quartz Silver-Tone Watch. The overall design of this watch is breathtaking with its luminous sunray dial that looks stunning on a night out with friends. If you are after a multifunctional and prestigious watch to own for use both on the land and under the sea, this is certainly one to consider. For more great timepieces, check out our guide to Timex watches.
Stainless steel case with mineral dial window
Stainless steel band with buckle closure
Swiss quartz movement with analog display
Water resistant to 300 m
- BrandNixon
- ModelA0571258
- Weight14.4 ounces
7Nixon Mission Action Smart Watch




Nixon keeps coming up with new elements and bringing out newer mouthwatering pieces to leave their active customers reaching for their coins. This is definitely the case with the Nixon Mission Action Smart Watch; a sports watch with a design that effortlessly falls in line with the iconic sportswear watch brand. What’s more, you can stay fashionably up to date with the latest surfing news with the real-time surf and snow shred alerts by Surfline and Snocountry, along with the well-needed humidity reports to make your surfing experience even more special.
Shock resistant
Stainless steel case
Water resistant
Iphone and android compatibility
- BrandNixon
- ModelA1167001
- Weight15.2 ounces
8Nixon Sentry 38 Gunmetal Men’s Watch




Good workmanship and quality design characterize this next watch from Nixon. The Nixon Sentry 38 Gunmetal Men’s Watch is an elegant and sporty men’s watch made from high quality, durable stainless steel, along with a copper-colored coating. The watch is powered by a precise quartz movement and a robust mineral glass that protects the dial against external influences. If a comfortable fit what you are after, the brown leather strap ensures you stay feeling good about your purchase. Be sure to also check out our guide to the best Tissot watches for more great items like this.
Silvertone ion-plated, stainless steel bracelet
43 mm stainless steel case
Gold tone
Three chronograph functions
- BrandNixon
- ModelA377595
- Weight7.2 ounces
9Nixon Mens The 51-30 – The Star Wars Collection Watch




Welcome to the new age of watches where science fiction meets time telling. The Nixon Mens The 51-30 – The Star Wars Collection Watch, although elegant, has been designed to be the hero against all evil that approaches. This watch can do no wrong when it comes to performance. Perhaps the most exciting feature is the tide subdial blaster hand, a dial inspired by Darth Vader’s ventilation mask, the rotating bezel with a countdown timer, and the death star logo at the 2 o’clock position. It also offers a water-resistance level of 200 meters making it suitable for scuba divers and co. If you are interested in deep-sea adventures, be sure to check out our dive watches guide.
Japanese quartz movement
Water resistant
Stainless steel case
- BrandNixon
- ModelA172SW-2244-00
- Weight15.2 ounces
10Nixon Sentry Leather A1051531-00. Gunmetal and Black Men’s Watch




If there’s any Nixon timepiece you need to add to our collection, the Nixon Sentry Leather A1051531-00. Gunmetal and Black Men’s Watch is one of them. A minimalist watch, yet very sophisticated, that offers only the best refinement you can get in your style. This stunning watch is the Brad Pitt of all watches, offering custom molded 3 hand movements, a gun-metal watch face, and a very stylish wristband.
Gunmetal face
Water resistant by 330 feet
Stainless Steel case
Japanese quartz movement
- BrandNixon
- ModelA1051531-00
- Weight7.2 ounces
11Nixon Men’s 48-20 Geo Volt Stainless Steel Chronograph Watch



Another suitable timepiece to add to your current collection is the Nixon Men’s 48-20 Geo Volt Stainless Steel Chronograph Watch. The perfect resistor of anything liquefied with its 330 feet depth. Nixon has developed a timepiece that is both casual and chic in its style that makes wearing it very versatile. The three-link stainless steel band features a double push clasp button that folds over for safety as well as a micro-adjust closure. For more great watches, make sure you check out our guide to the best altimeter watches.
Stainless steel case
Three link bracelet
Stainless steel bezel
Japanese quartz movement
- BrandNixon
- ModelA486180
- Weight12 ounces
12Nixon Men’s ‘Diplomat SS’ Swiss Quartz Stainless Steel Watch




As the name suggests, the Nixon Men’s ‘Diplomat SS’ Swiss Quartz Stainless Steel Watch is one timepiece that is reserved for every wanderer who feels important enough to wear it. Feel every bit like a diplomat with this unique watch that offers a 4 hand Swiss movement that allows you to tell the time in more than two different places. And if you are a wanderer that likes to get wet without diving in the deep sea, you will also benefit from the 200-meter water resistance it offers. Our handy guide to the best solar powered watches features more great items like this.
Water resistant 660 ft
4 hand Swiss movement
STainless steel bezel
43 mm stainless steel case
- BrandNixon
- ModelA2771885
- Weight12 ounces
13Nixon Men’s Time Teller SW




If you are not yet sold on any of the watches listed so far, the Nixon Men’s Time Teller SW, R2D2 Blue Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch may do it. The Time Teller is, on the one hand, simple, on the other hand, it can also be extravagant. With the Time Teller, Nixon has created a design that has been adapted and slightly modified almost all colors and materials – in classic steel, rose gold colored, black coated, gold, with Navy bracelet, or with a leather strap. If it’s not already too late, it’s fair to say the Time Teller is the next Nixon Evergreen that is equally worn by men and women.
Stainless steel case
Stainless steel bezel
Various designs
Water resistance
- BrandNixon
- ModelA045SW-2403-00
- Weight8 ounces
14Nixon Time Teller P Watch




Experience the thrill of this next time-teller piece from Nixon; the Nixon Time Teller P Watch. Just like the time teller SW, this next gem comes complete with a Miyota Japanese quartz 3 hand and a water-resistance level of up to 300 meters making it a fashionably elegant watch that is perfect for snorkeling and diving. Our guide to Garmin watches features more great watches like this.
45mm Case Diameter
Miyota Japanese quartz 3 hand
Suitable for snorkeling and diving
Water resistant to 100m
- BrandNixon
- ModelA1191308-00
- Weight5.6 ounces
15Nixon Unisex Porter Nylon Watch




Lovers of all things colorful and fantastically retro will certainly fall in love with the Nixon Unisex Porter Nylon Watch. On the sundial of this watch is the Nixon logo, beautifully printed in gold. The surface of this watch has also been brushed and matted offering pointers and indices made of high-quality stainless steel just like its case. The watch is powered by a precise quartz movement from Miyota and its sporty NATO nylon strap ensures a comfortable fit. Be sure to also check out our handy guide to the best Bulova watches for more great products like this.
Nylon strap
Analog-display
Water resistant 165 feet
Stainless steel case
- BrandNixon
- ModelA10592439-00
- Weight7.2 ounces
16Nixon Unisex The Base Tide Watch




The Nixon Unisex The Base Tide Watch is another retro-inspired tide watch from Nixon. It offers a great design that makes telling the time fun and unique. The customizable countdown timer, the mineral dial, the LCD face display makes this one of the most suitable watches for swimming, having resistance to water of up to 100 meters. For more great timepieces, check out our Rado watches guide.
Mineral dial
Custom polycarbonate case.
Chronograph movement watch
Water resistant by 100 metres
- BrandNixon
- ModelA1104001-00
- Weight6.4 ounces
17Nixon Men’s Sentry Chrono Watch




Last but certainly not least is the Nixon Men’s Sentry Chrono Watch a modern-classic men’s chronograph watch of the Nixon brand. On the black-colored dial, there is a Nixon logo, with pointers and indices that are made of high-quality stainless steel. With a careful glance, you will also notice that at the 4 o’clock position, there is a date display as well as a 24-hour display. The watch also comes with a step function that extends over the pushers and can be operated on the edge of the case.
Overall, it is fair to say that the best features of this watch are the scratch-resistant mineral glass which protects the dial from external influences, and the high-quality limb bracelet made of stainless steel that ensures a comfortable fit.
Stainless steel case and bracelet
Water resistant 330 feet
Date display
Scratch resistant mineral glass
- BrandNixon
- ModelA386000
- Weight9.6 ounces
Nixon Watch Buying Guide
About Nixon
Imagine being an extreme athlete, doing your job really well, and all you're missing out on is just the perfect clock? That was the case with Chad DiNenna, the founder of the Nixon brand. Since his childhood, he surfed and snowboarded, later working in the action sports industry. In short, he spent almost every minute privately and professionally on or near the boards.
For several years he looked and tried, and found no clock that suited him, and his active lifestyle. When he then discussed the topic with friends and colleagues, he realized he had encountered an important gap. There was no clock around, which suited surfers, longboarders, skateboarders, and snowboarders. No clock reflected the carefree Californian-casual lifestyle and no clock that would meet the requirements of surfing.
Chad DiNenna saw it a little differently. He quickly grabbed Andy Laats, a gifted engineer who developed boards for one of the best snowboard manufacturers. The two complemented each other splendidly and that was when the brand Nixon was born. Till date, the brand remains true to the roots - from the beginning accompanied by a dynamic surf, skate and winter sports team.
Initially, Nixon watches were only sold in small, independent surf, skate and snow stores. Soon, however, the greater public discovered the new designs and the casual styles, and soon after, Nixon developed into a global and acclaimed watchmaker.
Nixon continues to be true to its origins and develops watches for the boarding community. In most cases, those responsible for the respective models or designs can be seen on the pictures and videos of the Nixon brand with the respective clock. This shows that Nixon watches are not mass-produced but always come from the creation and ambition of an extreme athlete - just like in the beginning. That's what makes Nixon watches so unique.
Nixon now has so many favorites by their customers, that it will be difficult to enumerate all of them here. Many designs go back to the beginning, but Nixon has always managed to reinvent itself. Variety also brings model series cross-seasonal themes, which can then always be assigned to a certain topic. That makes them varied and shows how young and playful a brand can be, which may now count among the long-established.
Even the various Limited Editions, each of which pays homage to certain types of people, always find thrilling enthusiasm - not only among the followers of the brand. Nixon is no longer just for the surfers of California and Hawaii but has long since reached a much wider group. Nowadays Nixon watches can be seen in the clubs of Tokyo and in the office buildings of worldwide metropolises. Nevertheless, Nixon has managed to maintain its identity. A tightrope walk that seems to master the brand again and again with a playful ease.
As mentioned before, Nixon keeps coming up with new elements and bringing out unexpected Limited Editions. For example, the Ranger model in white with Star Wars applications and there are the 48-20 now in several special editions, one in the style of an aircraft instrument, and another in colorful playful. The Limited Editions are always strongly limited by the numbers.
Sources:
- Stainless steel - Wikipedia
- Quartz movement - Wikipedia
- Silicone - Wikipedia