Best MEGIR Watches Under $30: Entry-Level Automatic & Skeleton Watches (8601–8603)

Why Buy a Mechanical Watch in the $20–$30 Range?

In the previous blog post, we introduced MEGIR best-selling watches under $20. Today, we move up to the $20–$30 price range, where you’re no longer limited to quartz watches—you can already explore well-built entry-level mechanical watches with impressive design and value.

Megir Watch 8601 – Best Skeleton Automatic Watch Under $25

The MEGIR 8601 is ideal for entry-level mechanical watch buyers who value individual style and strong cost performance. Price: USD 24.6

Tonneau-Shaped Case

Compared with traditional round cases, the tonneau (barrel-shaped) case delivers:

• A stronger, more powerful wrist presence

• Better wrist fit

• Greater visual impact

The overall style leans toward racing, mech, and industrial aesthetics, making it a young, bold, and fashion-forward mechanical watch.

Strong Mechanical Structure

Instead of simple cut-outs, the 8601 features a multi-layer skeleton design with extensive exposed components and visible screws.

• Outer layer: Blue minute scale ring

• Middle layer: X-shaped / bridge-style metal structure

• Bottom layer: Visible movement gears

Exposed screws on the bezel and lugs further emphasize the mechanical and industrial character of the watch.

Hands and Time Markers

• Skeleton arrow-style hands

  • Sharp tips ensure clear time direction

  • Perfectly aligned with the mech-inspired design language

• Applied hour markers + clear minute scale

  • Strong blue-and-white contrast

  • Maintains solid legibility despite the skeleton dial

👉 The 8601 balances bold design without fully sacrificing practicality.

Megir Watch 8602 – Sporty Automatic Watch with High Readability

The MEGIR 8602 belongs to the same design family as the 8601, but takes things further in dial structure, numeral design, and sporty character, leaning more toward a mechanical instrument / racing dashboard style.

Price: USD 28.2

Who Is the MEGIR 8602 For?

• Fans of sporty mechanical watches

• Those who like skeleton dials but still care about clear readability

• Enthusiasts of racing, engineering, and industrial aesthetics

• Daily wear, outdoor use, and light sports scenarios

1. Overall Positioning: Sporty Skeleton Automatic Watch

Tonneau case × Fully skeletonized dial × Strong numeric readability × Sporty color scheme

Compared to the 8601, the 8602 looks tougher, more instrument-like, with noticeably better legibility.

2. Dial Design: Dual-Subdial Mechanical Layout

1️⃣ Fully Skeleton Dial with Dual Circular Zones

• Two clearly defined circular mechanical areas on the left and right

• Inspired by racing dashboards or industrial instruments

• More organized and structured than scattered skeleton designs

👉 The visual logic is clearer and feels more “professional.”

2️⃣ Large Numeral Hour Markers for Better Readability

• Applied Arabic numerals at 12 / 3 / 6 / 9

• White numerals contrast strongly with the darker movement background

• Compared to many skeleton watches that look good but are hard to read, the 8602 scores higher in usability

3️⃣ Blue Minute Ring Enhancing Sporty Appeal

• Blue outer minute scale

• Blue mechanical accent rings echo the strap color

• Creates a cohesive sporty color palette (blue + silver + black)

3. Hand Design: Clear Tool-Watch Influence

• Wide skeleton sword-style hands

• Central cut-out adds industrial character

• Natural metal finish reflects light well, remaining legible even over a skeleton background

👉 This is clearly a tool-watch-oriented design, not purely decorative.

Megir Watch 8603 – Minimalist Skeleton Watch with Futuristic Design

Megir 8603 Less sporty, less complex—using structural design rather than visual clutter to express mechanical beauty

Price: USD 28.8

1. Dial Design: Signature X-Shaped Skeleton Structure

1️⃣ Iconic X-Shaped Skeleton Bridge

• The entire dial is dominated by a symmetrical X-shaped metal framework

• Not random cut-outs, but a complete structural skeleton design

• Mechanical components are framed neatly within the X shape

👉 Visually, it feels more like architectural structure or a futuristic mechanical core than a traditional exposed movement.

2️⃣ Minimal Color Scheme: White + Silver for a Premium Look

• Overall silver-white dial tone

• Gears and mainspring subtly visible beneath

• Only small gold-colored movement parts remain as accents

This color strategy:

• Reduces visual noise

• Creates a clean, high-end first impression

• Makes the watch easier to match with different outfits

2. Hour Markers & Readability: Minimal but Functional

• Applied baton hour markers

• Clear outer minute track

• Silver hands against a light background offer balanced contrast

👉 Readability is better than overly complex skeleton watches, while avoiding large numerals—clearly a design-driven choice.

3. Movement Presentation: Structure Over Decoration

The philosophy of the 8603 is not to show every single gear, but to:

Make the movement part of the overall structure

• Balance wheel and gears partially visible

• Controlled skeletonization

• Focus on structural aesthetics rather than heavy decorative finishing

MEGIR 8601 vs 8602 vs 8603 – Which One Should You Choose?

Model	Core Style	Key Characteristics
8601	Mecha Skeleton	Multi-bridges, complex, fashion-forward
8602	Sport Instrument	Large numerals, tool watch, high legibility
8603	Futuristic Structure	X-frame, minimal, premium feel