The Best Most Authentic Steampunk Watches
Simply having the gears exposed doesn’t make a watch a steampunk watch! That is just a skeleton watch, which is not the same as a steampunk watch.
A steampunk watch has to not only have Victorian style, but a creative edge, and an old Victorian-era feel. With a lot of misinformation out there… what should a real steampunk website do?
We’ve selected these watches based on the following criteria:
- Authentic steampunk design (not just any skeleton watch)
- Creativity
- Good reviews
- Ease of purchase
- Price
Some watches were too cool not to include but most fit the criteria above.
Featured image by Stephane on Flickr
Best Wrist Watches
Price: $95.99
Star Rating: 4.5/5
Where: Amazon
Why We Like It: It’s creative, it’s unique… and the Tesla spirals and lights at the top give it a special flare. Everyone will comment on this steampunk watch.
Price: $282 – $335
Star Rating: 5/5 (low review count)
Where: varies (see options on here)
Why We Like It: Probably the coolest and most authentically creative steampunk watch out there.
Price: $49.00
Star Rating: 4/5
Where: Amazon
Why We Like It: The Verne Voyage is named after Steampunk hero Jules Verne. The style is bold and creative and it will definitely get you noticed.
Price: $28.89
Star Rating: 4/5
Where: Amazon
Why We Like It: this steampunk watch has a low price point but a classy look. The all bronze style and gears give it a nice look.
Price: $161.00
Star Rating: 4.8/5
Where: Amazon
Why We Like It: the gears and dials on this watch are just cool. It’s a watch fit only for a steampunk genius.
Price: $160.47
Star Rating: n/a
Where: Walmart.com
Why We Like It: Creative and colorful, this steampunk watch is a great fit for a steampunk gal. The matching gems are a nice touch..
Best Pocket Watches
Price: $18.99
Star Rating: 4.5/5
Where: Amazon
Why We Like It: an amazing price and has near-perfect reviews. It has a legitimate steampunk look and offers the convivence of Amazon Prime shipping.
Price: $14.00
Star Rating: 4.5/5
Where: Etsy
Why We Like It: great reviews and so cheap it’s almost free! Plus that blue color pops!
Price: $20.99
Star Rating: 4.5/5
Where: Amazon
Why We Like It: the Steampunk Octopus design is a classic steampunk trope. Plus it’s a good price and stands out.
Wrist Cuff Watches
Noble Armor

Price: $82.00
Star Rating: 5.0/5
Where: Etsy
Why We Like It: with perfect reviews and a selection of cool colors, this watch & wrist armor combo is a great pick.

Price: $155.00
Star Rating: 5.0/5
Where: Etsy
Why We Like It: perfect review star rating and brass rivets make this one of the more authentic steampunk cuff watches.