Naviforce vs Curren: Which Watch Brand Should You Buy in Nairobi, Kenya?

By Robert · 16 October 2026 · 4 min read

Naviforce and Curren are two of the most popular affordable watch brands in Kenya. Both cost roughly the same, both offer sporty and business styles, and both are easy to find in Nairobi. So which one should you buy? This guide compares Naviforce vs Curren on price, design, features and durability so you can choose with confidence.

Browse both side by side at Roberts Collections: see our Naviforce watches and our Curren watches.

Naviforce vs Curren at a Glance

Naviforce: Best for Features

Naviforce's strength is its dual analog-digital watches. Models like the Naviforce 9278 and the Naviforce 9230 (KSh 4,500 each) pair a classic dial with a digital screen that gives you an alarm, stopwatch, backlight and date. They have 42 mm stainless steel cases and steel bands, so they look smart enough for work but are practical for everyday use.

If you prefer leather, the Naviforce 9095 (KSh 3,500) is one of our bestsellers. It has the same analog-digital setup with a stainless steel case and a durable leather band, and it is a very good value first watch.

For a purely analog look, consider:

• Naviforce 9273 (KSh 4,500): a 42 mm business-sport watch with date and luminous features.
• Naviforce 8032 (KSh 4,500): a business dial with a folding clasp and safety lock.
• Naviforce NF9261 (KSh 4,500): a rectangular case for a more formal look.

For women, the Naviforce NF5075 (KSh 4,000) is a lightweight bracelet watch that works for the office and special occasions.

Curren: Best for Classic Style

Curren leans toward traditional analog designs: clean dials, chronograph sub-dials and dressy steel or leather straps. Good examples:

• Curren 8490 Chronograph (KSh 5,499): a stainless steel chronograph with luminous hands and a date display. This is the one to pick if you want a sporty but polished look.
• Curren 9092 (KSh 3,500): uses a Miyota quartz movement and Hardlex glass, with 30 m water resistance.
• Curren 8225 (KSh 4,000): genuine leather straps with a date window, ideal for formal wear.
• Curren 8320 (KSh 3,499): stainless steel with a strong luminous dial.

Curren also has a wider ladies' range, including the Curren 9107 (KSh 3,499), the Curren 9112 (KSh 3,600) and the sporty Curren 9113 with a silicone strap (KSh 3,000).

Which Is More Durable?

In everyday use, they are very similar. Both brands use quartz movements that need a battery change every one to two years, and most models are rated 3 ATM, which covers rain, splashes and hand washing but not swimming. A few practical differences:

• Glass: several Curren models use Hardlex glass, which is a little more scratch-resistant than standard mineral glass.
• Buttons: Naviforce's analog-digital models have more pushers. Avoid pressing them when your hands are wet.
• Straps: leather straps on either brand will wear faster than steel if they get wet often. Replacement genuine leather watch straps are available from KSh 1,200.

So, Naviforce or Curren?

• Choose Naviforce if you want alarms, a stopwatch and a backlight, or a rugged sports look you can wear every day.
• Choose Curren if you want a classic chronograph, a leather dress watch or a matching ladies' watch.
• Buying a gift? Curren's clean designs are a safer choice when you do not know the person's taste well.

Still undecided? Compare them with Binbond and Skmei, or read our guide to the best watches in Kenya.

Where to Buy Naviforce and Curren Watches in Kenya

Shop the full ranges on our Naviforce and Curren pages, or browse every brand in our executive watches collection. If your watch ever needs a battery, strap or glass replacement, our watch repairs service in Nairobi can help.