Best Watches for Kids and Future Collectors

As a watch enthusiast and a mom, I can’t wait to introduce my son to the world of watches. There’s something special about seeing a child discover timepieces—playing with the strap, twisting the bezel, and pressing every button just to see what happens. Every watch-loving parent secretly hopes their little one will catch the bug, grow into a true enthusiast, and eventually inherit the collection (which, let’s be honest, is just another excuse to add more pieces!).

If you’re like me and want to give your child a great first watch, there are some fantastic options out there. Whether you want a fun learning tool, a stylish accessory, or a durable everyday piece, these five kids watches are perfect for young collectors.

Flik Flak has been around since 1987, helping kids learn to tell time with their colorful and durable Swiss-made watches. As a Swatch subsidiary, Flik Flak watches are playful yet serious when it comes to quality.

Why It’s Special: These watches have easy-to-read dials with bold numerals and clear minute markers. The color-coded hands make time-telling simple, and the included cardboard practice clock is a great learning tool. Parents will appreciate the shock-resistant case, machine-washable strap, and BPA-free materials.

Standout Model: Woof Woof Time – Featuring playful dog illustrations on a pink and black strap, this watch is perfect for young animal lovers. It maintains Flik Flak's high quality with a durable bio-based plastic case, shock resistance, and water resistance up to 30 meters. Priced at around £36, it’s a fun and affordable introduction to Swiss-made watches.

If your child has a strong sense of style, Mini Kyomo is a fantastic choice. Designed in Paris and handmade in Italy, these watches have a cool, vintage aesthetic that looks nothing like a toy watch.

Why It’s Special: Mini Kyomo watches feature clean, readable dials, eco-conscious materials, and splash-proof designs. They use high-quality Miyota quartz movements, mineral glass crystals, and NATO-style recycled nylon straps.

Standout Model: Splashes – A dark teal strap with a playful paint-splash design makes this watch both artistic and functional. At around £60, it’s an investment in both design and durability.

Timex has been making watches for over a century, and their Time Machines collection is a great first watch for kids. These watches focus on simplicity, durability, and affordability—perfect for everyday wear.

Why It’s Special: Time Machines watches have large, easy-to-read numerals and colour-coded hands for learning. The lightweight resin cases and soft, adjustable fabric straps make them comfortable, and they’re water-resistant enough to handle splashes and hand-washing.

Standout Model: Dinosaur – A 28mm analog watch with a fun dinosaur-themed elastic fabric strap. The clearly labelled hour and minute hands help kids learn to tell time. At around £27, it’s an affordable, sturdy choice that can handle a few knocks along the way.

Sher is a newcomer, but it’s making waves in the children’s watch world. Unlike most kids’ watches, the Sher Kids Watch is built like a proper adult field watch—just smaller.

Why It’s Special: The Sher Kids Watch is made from 316L stainless steel, the same material used in high-end tool watches. Unlike most kids’ watches, this one is water-resistant to 100m and has a screw-down crown, meaning it can handle swimming and even snorkelling. The full-lume dial glows entirely in the dark, making it easy to read at night.

Because kids can be rough on their belongings, Sher also uses a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal—something usually reserved for luxury watches. This means no worrying about scuffs, scratches, or cracks.

Standout Model: Sher Kids Watch (White/Grey Dial) – A sleek 32mm stainless steel case, white and grey sector dial, and a red seconds hand for contrast. The luminous dial ensures readability in any lighting, and the Japanese quartz movement keeps things reliable. The soft silicone strap makes it comfortable, and at £95, it’s built to last for years. 

Blok takes a different approach to kids’ watches. Instead of just telling time, the Blok 33 is designed to help kids understand time management.

Why It’s Special: The most unique feature of the Blok 33 is its rotating bezel, divided into four time blocks. This allows kids (or parents) to set a simple timer for activities like homework, reading, or screen time.

The design is sleek and modern—nothing gimmicky here. The numerals are bold and easy to read, while luminescent hands and bezel markings add a fun glow-in-the-dark element. Blok also offers mix-and-match straps, so kids can personalise their watch as they grow.

Standout Model: Blok 33 Aqua – Featuring a vibrant turquoise-blue case, a grey rotating bezel, and a crisp dial layout, the Aqua model is one of Blok’s most eye-catching options. The sapphire crystal and Swiss quartz movement ensure durability and accuracy, while the 100m water resistance means it can handle swimming and everyday play. At £145, it’s a watch that teaches kids more than just how to read time—it helps them manage it.