Thank you for this! Having been into watches for several years, my collection was once worth $10,000 and now it’s worth under $1,000. You really don’t need to spend a lot for a great watch.
@@younusimam-thesalamproject6340 not really. I've still got expensive pieces, but I've stuck to sub 1000$. The amount of value you can get in that range is more than enough for me.
A lot of nice looking watches . Week after week i become a HAMILTON fan and my second choice will be a SEIKO . After dreaming about watches from 5 k$ to 50 k$, it is difficult to come back to reality . Down to earth . Thank you so much to share your passion.
You have some great videos I’ve been watching for a couple years now. Please don’t assume because someone only wants to spend $1000 one is only getting into watches though…I’ve been fascinated with watches since I was a kid in the 70s, and while I don’t have the budget of Mr Wonderful, I enjoy a great value…your videos actually prompted me to purchase my first (non-smart) watch in over 10 years, and a brand I paid no attention to, the Citizen Fugu with green dial. I’ve been wearing it for the past month, and am extremely happy with this under $500US watch. Most of my other watches are Tissot (which, I also think can’t be beat for bang for the buck), and I think this Citizen might even be a better deal. Thanks for all your videos, I’ve definitely learned a lot watching them!!
If I had to start over again with 1000$, my first pick would be a Glycine Airman GMT: brilliant movement, etched in watch history and looking gorgeous along with a casual or dressed up outfit. Wait for a good promo and grab one, then spend the rest on a Citizen Promaster automatic diver's 200 titanium. Bought that one to be my beater watch but love it so much I wear it almost daily. Light, tough, beautiful... titanium for 300$. Regulated it, now runs at +-2sec/day. Same for the Glycine. For
I guess I'm that Seiko nut. 5 of my 10 watches are Seiko. My SSK005, and SPRE43 are a pretty great "under 1000 dollar" Collection on their own. Altho If i didn't already have a black dial driver, I would have gotten the back GMT. I paid about 700 for them together, that leaves 300 for my Wired (a Seiko JDM brand) Solidity AGAM701. Any I'd says you'd have a really well rounded collection. ANd you've still got 100 bucks for some spare straps, which will fit all 3 of them!
A maximizer/sci fi movie nerd duo: A Hamilton Khaki Murph + a Casio CA53w calculator watch. You get a nice dressy GADA watch with the Murph, and a quirky casual beater with the calculator watch, and they're both tied to sci fi movies.
Good to see the Seiko love, and a little Citizen love, too. I ❤ my Citizen Orca. Great for fans of G-Shocks, and a good retort to those who think Citizen watches are boring.
Hadn’t heard of Sternglas. Looks great! 40mm with thin bezel and white dial will wear big for a dress watch, however. Unless you’ve larger wrist >7” They’ve similar models in 38-39mm
Citizen Promaster Diver Orca! Underrated watch, so glad to see it! 200M WR, rotating bezel, eco drive, screw down crown, cool dial design, AND stunning lume on it as well. The orca’s spots (indices) and both the hour and min hands all illuminate. Only miss is it’s a mineral crystal and not sapphire, but all in all it’s a stellar watch, and I’m happy it’s my go to beater.
Man that Casio Duro! We live in awesome times, such a sharp looking watch for that price! Amazing. Was surprised of that. Maybe because I don't liek to look at Quartz generally, but it's so cool to have that option.
I started my collection with two watches under $1500. I'm really excited to get them in the mail! Hamilton Khaki King - Champagne dial ($725) Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 - Ice Blue ($625)
Honestly, these videos showcase a pretty good mentality for a beginner to think about watches: Know your budget, and then think about what purpose each piece in your collection serves. As someone who works in an office, I'd follow the "Maximizer" route: A beater like the Duro or a G-Shock, then go for something nice with the remainder of the budget.
I would do a Hamilton khaki field mechanical bronze for having a classic option with some intrigue and then a Seiko 5 gmt for a diverse sports option. I see them as complimentary opposites that would both be quite appropriate in most situations!
There's a lesser known diver in the Casio range, the MTD-1053D, with the same specs and in the same price range. To be considered now that the marlin is gone.
Mr wonderful's first watch and Teddy's first watch were Tissot's and it was the brand I had on the top of my list . Bets bang for buck brand for decades.
Hi Teddy, how come you almost never feature the Marathon GP/officer mechanical in these lists. I ordered one from you about two years ago (it just needed strap swap out e.g. neo-vintage Haveston Canvas Series M-1944C Watch Strap and its a knock out). In Feb I walked 5th Ave and stopping in the Grand Seiko store, even the clerk there admired it saying it was neatest pieces he'd ever seen.
Teddy mine is the SSk05 boy seiko orange GMT and then the bulova surveyor blue. I call the combo the affordable contrast!!! Hehe hope you like my combo!
Does anyone own a Baltic? What do you think? I've seen reviews saying that they felt cheap and flimsy in comparison to Seikos and Tissots in that same price bracket
I have one, and I do really like it.. It’s a very small and light watch, so I could see how someone would say that. But IMO, It doesn’t feel cheap, I would say more so it feels “vintage”. The movement, dial and hands are stunning, overall finishing is really good. The movement looks great, but the crown action has been a little finicky, which is my only gripe with the watch.
I have handled several Baltic watches, and I own one myself, although not the particular model that was featured in the videos. They don’t feel cheap, the cases are pretty well finished and the dials look substantially more expensive than their price tag.
My MR01 is a little gem. Light, well finished and accurate. The movement gets a lot of bashing, mainly for being chinese, but mine runs just fine. For the price it's a no brainer.
I have a $1k 3 watch collection: -Orient Bambino 38mm -SKX033 pepsi (40mm is a little better) -Seagull 1963 All watches with a little history, and can still be had for a decent amount of money.
Great watches mentioned. And keep up the amazing content. Always waiting for more such affordable watches video I would love to have a studio underdog watch plus a prx (maybe quartz) to fit the budget
If I went microbrand only, then I would go with the Brew Metric and the Astor & banks Fortitude with the blue dial. My personal choice would be the Astor & Banks coupled with the Seiko PRX.
Orient Kamasu on a strapcode bracelet and that SRPF53 I suppose. $1000 is a bit short for me for a two watch collection though, I really like lots of options in the $750-1000 range.
Let’s narrow it down further, Teddy; how about doing a one watch collection video with a limit of $500 where the watch selected is a do-it-all? Thank you!
@@wonderwatch2239 I had no/zero issues ordering on their website and the watch arrived in a timely manner. I only have a single watch from them so my experience is a sample size of one. It was a flawless experience.
How about a video on budgetwise picks of dial designs. small seconds dial, compass, roman numerals, arabic, power reserve, skeleton dial, no bezel, duel crown, etc
By carefully eyeing sales and offers I have a fantastic collection for €1000. G shock 2100 Quartz PRX Seiko 5 Sports Orient bambino. Well aware that these are quite popular picks but it covers sports, dress, dive and utility and every scenario I could find myself in.
"seiko fanboy". Lol thanks for the laugh Teddy. Lot of nice picks. I particuarly liked the Mido, and agree the Presage dials are very appealing. For me the cocktail dial might look better on a black leather strap. Agree it's sad that Seiko can't put sapphire in for that price. Their latest GMT diver series is tough to beat.
I think a better fight is the f77 vs the CW 12. Integrated stainless steel, very similar design, almost same movements and prices. I think CW may have relegated the f77 to only the buyers looking for historical brands.
@@KC-bv9kf Just became aware of the CW 12 today while listening to the latest "The Grey NATO" Podcast. Would be good to see that comparison as well. As for "I think CW may have relegated the f77 to only the buyers looking for historical brands" I guess I'd be in that category. Don't own any CW and while they look nice, I have a watch problem already. Would rather expand to another Nivada Grenchen as they have history and I just love them, but that's me.
The white all lume Tissot PRX is really speaking to me. I am not usually a white band kinda guy. I prefer steel or my current favorite color and type is black or brown leather bands on the dressier side. But, this one, I like a lot. And the Duro, what can you say, I mean classic to me that’s all.
Best watch reviewer on RUclips, hands down! I own some of these already because of your recommendation videos. Btw what is on your wrist in this video?
I absolutely did not expect me becoming a SEIKO fanboy. But I became one. Their offerings wipe the floor with many Swiss watches at the same or higher price point. I import mines directly from Japan to have that all important made in Japan on the dial.
My issue is finding a swiss watch or comparable quality automatic in this category thats not a diver for a large wrist (8.75'") casual, field or casual dress watch. most 40mm look too small on my wrist Im usually looking for 41mm minimum or a large lug to lug forget about 39mm just to dainty
The Baltic MR01 is showing on the Baltic website with a hesalite crystal. The graph in the video is showing a saphire crystal. I assume the Baltic homepage is correct?
Ironically the Bulova FLR watch suffers from the FLR logo which is very out of place there. Probably the red with the otherwise gray scale style that doesn’t sit well in my eyes. Too bad since it look quite cool otherwise n
I'd like to get a word in for Vostok as well in terms of attainability. They have some funky designs and are generally very diver oriented, but they also have some more reserved options as well and are basically impossible to beat for the money. For under 100 bucks at times you get an automatic movement and 200m of water resistance. Case sizes and designs are equally varied and should harbour something for every size and taste. As for the precision, specs say minus 20 to plus 60, but my two amphibias run at plus 15 and the other one at around +8 seconds a day, which I think is exceptional for the money. So if you want something robust, attainable and mechanical, you only need to spend double of the Casio Duro's price and you get exactly that.
@@wonderwatch2239 yeah I understand... I just like their watches too much not to and if I may play devil's advocate a bit, I don't think a purchase or two on meranom will substantially finance the Russian war effort. But I do very much understand why it has become rather quite in regards to that brand and I apologize if my advocacy for Vostok was in any way insensitive to anyone. I just really wanted to highlight the watches above all.
Either a Tissot Gentleman on bracelet ($795) + CasiOak, or cheating by just a bit on total price, a Christopher Ward Sealander on bracelet ($945) + CasiOak.
There are many different "versions" out there, some made by Sea-Gull, others have different branding. They all have the Sea-Gull movements and the cases appear to be made in the same factory. Some have sapphire crystals, others plexiglas or mineral. Some have swan-neck regulators on the movement. All these differences affect the price. Actual Sea-Gulls are the most expensive. I have one with different branding and it's been fine.
Happiness is a Seiko diver. I would go for a quartz PRX and a Seiko turtle
Definitely covers all the bases
Poor fck
agreed
Killer combo
Personally srpe99 and a cocktail time probably the brown dial silver case one
I was worried Teddy was departing from his "affordable" watch video roots so this is a welcome return to form!
Tissot Gentleman and Orient Kamasu. Done.
def the gentleman or the seastar.
Hamilton khaki, seiko presage on bracelet, and a gshock is probably ideal imo
Thank you for this! Having been into watches for several years, my collection was once worth $10,000 and now it’s worth under $1,000. You really don’t need to spend a lot for a great watch.
Would love to hear about your journey!
I've been there. Mine is worth somewhere around 5k. At one point it was closer to 15k. I'm much happier with my collection now.
@@MeTaLISaWeSoMe95 that's amazing. You never miss the more expensive pieces?
@@younusimam-thesalamproject6340 not really. I've still got expensive pieces, but I've stuck to sub 1000$. The amount of value you can get in that range is more than enough for me.
@James Ray can I ask, any favorites of yours that you recommend?
Suggestion for video: best made in USA watches or best non-swiss European watches ie UK/Germany
A lot of nice looking watches . Week after week i become a HAMILTON fan and my second choice will be a SEIKO . After dreaming about watches from 5 k$ to 50 k$, it is difficult to come back to reality . Down to earth . Thank you so much to share your passion.
Casio F-91W for everyday beater and Casio MQ-24-7E for dress and casual
lol
id rather not buy a watch
You have some great videos I’ve been watching for a couple years now. Please don’t assume because someone only wants to spend $1000 one is only getting into watches though…I’ve been fascinated with watches since I was a kid in the 70s, and while I don’t have the budget of Mr Wonderful, I enjoy a great value…your videos actually prompted me to purchase my first (non-smart) watch in over 10 years, and a brand I paid no attention to, the Citizen Fugu with green dial. I’ve been wearing it for the past month, and am extremely happy with this under $500US watch. Most of my other watches are Tissot (which, I also think can’t be beat for bang for the buck), and I think this Citizen might even be a better deal. Thanks for all your videos, I’ve definitely learned a lot watching them!!
That 556i is perfect. What a watch.
Tough call for just two watches. I’d probably go Hamilton Khaki field automatic and a Seiko diver.
Buy a prx... I'm in love... I didn't know if buying a watch was worth it. Went quartz (same bracelet) and now I'm ready for more
Same. I bought a quartz PRX that was barely worn for 250 usd, best choice of my life.
If I had to start over again with 1000$, my first pick would be a Glycine Airman GMT: brilliant movement, etched in watch history and looking gorgeous along with a casual or dressed up outfit. Wait for a good promo and grab one, then spend the rest on a Citizen Promaster automatic diver's 200 titanium. Bought that one to be my beater watch but love it so much I wear it almost daily. Light, tough, beautiful... titanium for 300$. Regulated it, now runs at +-2sec/day. Same for the Glycine. For
This Mido Multifort Patrimony is beautiful.
I would go for a quartz Tissot PRX as a casual watch and a Seiko Presage Cocktail Time with a leather strap for more formal occasions.
lol
Gotta LOVE that Presage series 😍
I’m not a Seiko “fan boy” but your two picks are spot on!! Thanks for sharing.
The last set was fire
13:19 The Seiko SRPF53 is so classy and stylish while affordably priced.
Thanks Teddy, definitely going for the Seiko route.
I didn’t hear much of the video, that Sinn 556 on your wrist was screaming “buy me” the entire time. All kidding aside great video!
I guess I'm that Seiko nut. 5 of my 10 watches are Seiko. My SSK005, and SPRE43 are a pretty great "under 1000 dollar" Collection on their own. Altho If i didn't already have a black dial driver, I would have gotten the back GMT. I paid about 700 for them together, that leaves 300 for my Wired (a Seiko JDM brand) Solidity AGAM701. Any I'd says you'd have a really well rounded collection. ANd you've still got 100 bucks for some spare straps, which will fit all 3 of them!
A maximizer/sci fi movie nerd duo: A Hamilton Khaki Murph + a Casio CA53w calculator watch. You get a nice dressy GADA watch with the Murph, and a quirky casual beater with the calculator watch, and they're both tied to sci fi movies.
sometimes when i think about my watches im like man i love watches!
All great options. I would totally want any of these in my collection.
Would love to also, see the Hamilton Murph or even the Alpinist/baby Alpinist
I went with the Hamilton Khaki field as a daily driver now, absolutely spot on. Looking forward to shopping for my next dress watch.
Good to see the Seiko love, and a little Citizen love, too. I ❤ my Citizen Orca. Great for fans of G-Shocks, and a good retort to those who think Citizen watches are boring.
This is my mood today. Seiko "tank" (dress), tissot gentleman (every day), dw5600 gshock (or maybe a casioak)(beater).
Big fan of Sternglas - such a great brand I've never heard of!
The Mido looks stunning!
Hadn’t heard of Sternglas. Looks great! 40mm with thin bezel and white dial will wear big for a dress watch, however. Unless you’ve larger wrist >7” They’ve similar models in 38-39mm
I have two Seiko Turtles, and a 6 1/4" wrist. They doo look big on me (especially in photos), but not at all ridiculous.
Just ordered my prx from you I’m super excited 🎉
Citizen Promaster Diver Orca! Underrated watch, so glad to see it! 200M WR, rotating bezel, eco drive, screw down crown, cool dial design, AND stunning lume on it as well. The orca’s spots (indices) and both the hour and min hands all illuminate. Only miss is it’s a mineral crystal and not sapphire, but all in all it’s a stellar watch, and I’m happy it’s my go to beater.
Man that Casio Duro! We live in awesome times, such a sharp looking watch for that price! Amazing. Was surprised of that. Maybe because I don't liek to look at Quartz generally, but it's so cool to have that option.
I just wish they'd made a 42mm or smaller version
I started my collection with two watches under $1500. I'm really excited to get them in the mail!
Hamilton Khaki King - Champagne dial ($725)
Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 - Ice Blue ($625)
Thank you for these affordable collection videos, Teddy!
And yes, Seiko is the best watch brand! :D
Honestly, these videos showcase a pretty good mentality for a beginner to think about watches: Know your budget, and then think about what purpose each piece in your collection serves.
As someone who works in an office, I'd follow the "Maximizer" route: A beater like the Duro or a G-Shock, then go for something nice with the remainder of the budget.
The Mido Multifort Patrimony similar in looks and dimensions to VC FiftySix.
My personal 2 watch collection: DW5600BB & blue Tissot PRX Powermatic 80!
The Mido is a beautiful looking watch but it would look even better without the date function, the date window breaks up a lovely clean dial.
I would do a Hamilton khaki field mechanical bronze for having a classic option with some intrigue and then a Seiko 5 gmt for a diverse sports option. I see them as complimentary opposites that would both be quite appropriate in most situations!
Add 50 to 100 to the budget and add a basic Gshock to any of these picks and you'll have the perfect 3 piece 1000 collection.
Casio Duro one of the best bois out there
Pound for pound, it's probably the best watch on this list
There's a lesser known diver in the Casio range, the MTD-1053D, with the same specs and in the same price range. To be considered now that the marlin is gone.
I would build a two watch collection with $500 by getting Orient Bambino and Seagull
I'd go for the Hamilton Khaki and Tissot PRX. Nice!
I would get timex marlin and certina 38 blue diver
Cocktail Time and PRX ❤
Great video!
Mr wonderful's first watch and Teddy's first watch were Tissot's and it was the brand I had on the top of my list . Bets bang for buck brand for decades.
Outstanding information
Just buy them all. You know you want too.
Hi Teddy, how come you almost never feature the Marathon GP/officer mechanical in these lists. I ordered one from you about two years ago (it just needed strap swap out e.g. neo-vintage Haveston Canvas Series M-1944C Watch Strap and its a knock out). In Feb I walked 5th Ave and stopping in the Grand Seiko store, even the clerk there admired it saying it was neatest pieces he'd ever seen.
Love your content. Thanks teddy!
Teddy mine is the SSk05 boy seiko orange GMT and then the bulova surveyor blue. I call the combo the affordable contrast!!! Hehe hope you like my combo!
Does anyone own a Baltic? What do you think? I've seen reviews saying that they felt cheap and flimsy in comparison to Seikos and Tissots in that same price bracket
I have one, and I do really like it.. It’s a very small and light watch, so I could see how someone would say that. But IMO, It doesn’t feel cheap, I would say more so it feels “vintage”. The movement, dial and hands are stunning, overall finishing is really good. The movement looks great, but the crown action has been a little finicky, which is my only gripe with the watch.
I have handled several Baltic watches, and I own one myself, although not the particular model that was featured in the videos. They don’t feel cheap, the cases are pretty well finished and the dials look substantially more expensive than their price tag.
My MR01 is a little gem. Light, well finished and accurate. The movement gets a lot of bashing, mainly for being chinese, but mine runs just fine. For the price it's a no brainer.
I already have a Seiko 5 sports so for me, I will choose brew matic and prx
I'd have to go micro brand I think. Lorier Falcon 3 and the Nodus sector pilot - phantom. And I believe I still have enough left over for a f91-w 🤔
I have a $1k 3 watch collection:
-Orient Bambino 38mm
-SKX033 pepsi (40mm is a little better)
-Seagull 1963
All watches with a little history, and can still be had for a decent amount of money.
Great watches mentioned. And keep up the amazing content. Always waiting for more such affordable watches video
I would love to have a studio underdog watch plus a prx (maybe quartz) to fit the budget
Tissot power attic 80 and an Orient Bambino version 7
If I went microbrand only, then I would go with the Brew Metric and the Astor & banks Fortitude with the blue dial. My personal choice would be the Astor & Banks coupled with the Seiko PRX.
Orient Kamasu on a strapcode bracelet and that SRPF53 I suppose. $1000 is a bit short for me for a two watch collection though, I really like lots of options in the $750-1000 range.
Just got my Glycine combat sub and it’s beautiful. Bronze /blue. Also have a Torgoen Small steps o😂
Seiko 5 Srpe series and a King Samurai. I'm gonna go now.
$1000 in the UK would get you a Smiths Everest PRS-25, Seiko 5 GMT and a G Shock
Hey Teddy nice video! I'd like to see your take on Seiko Prospex Night Vision Collection :)
I teamed up a seiko black gmt (daily wear) with a orient sun and moon (uber formal, dressy occasions). And i think im done for now. What d'yall think?
Class 100%
That Mido Multifort… gorgeous
Let’s narrow it down further, Teddy; how about doing a one watch collection video with a limit of $500 where the watch selected is a do-it-all? Thank you!
Aristo is a brand that should be considered as well. German made with many models using a Selitto movement starting at $550 (US)
But a f.up website, really bad at n a phone 🤯
@@wonderwatch2239 I had no/zero issues ordering on their website and the watch arrived in a timely manner. I only have a single watch from them so my experience is a sample size of one. It was a flawless experience.
I have 5 different Casio Duro, between MDV-106 and MDV-107, and an Seagull 1963.
I can't sing enough praise for those watches.
You get the official 1963 or one from ali express
How about a video on budgetwise picks of dial designs. small seconds dial, compass, roman numerals, arabic, power reserve, skeleton dial, no bezel, duel crown, etc
You never talk about single-hand watches such as Meistersinger. What are your thoughts on those?
By carefully eyeing sales and offers I have a fantastic collection for €1000.
G shock 2100
Quartz PRX
Seiko 5 Sports
Orient bambino.
Well aware that these are quite popular picks but it covers sports, dress, dive and utility and every scenario I could find myself in.
Seiko king turtle and g shock 5600. I know it’s not 1000 but that’s my dream
Get Orient Star Moonphase Open Heart (blue dial) and spend the last $30 on a blue leather strap 🙌
"seiko fanboy". Lol thanks for the laugh Teddy.
Lot of nice picks. I particuarly liked the Mido, and agree the Presage dials are very appealing. For me the cocktail dial might look better on a black leather strap. Agree it's sad that Seiko can't put sapphire in for that price. Their latest GMT diver series is tough to beat.
Love these more budget lists!
Imagine the adventure of being a Seiko watch designer!
I'm wearing the Sternglas at the moment. Understated and elegant, just love it.
For the perfect Seiko pair, I'd have gone one of the GMTs too, but paired it with the SSC813P1. It probably takes it a touch over the $1k
For 1k :
- Dressy : Tissot PR100 powermatic 80
- Sporty : Yema Rallygraf
Would love to see a shoot out between the Tissot Powermatic 80 and the new Nivada Grenchen F77. Great video as usual Teddy.
I think a better fight is the f77 vs the CW 12.
Integrated stainless steel, very similar design, almost same movements and prices.
I think CW may have relegated the f77 to only the buyers looking for historical brands.
@@KC-bv9kf Just became aware of the CW 12 today while listening to the latest "The Grey NATO" Podcast. Would be good to see that comparison as well. As for "I think CW may have relegated the f77 to only the buyers looking for historical brands" I guess I'd be in that category. Don't own any CW and while they look nice, I have a watch problem already. Would rather expand to another Nivada Grenchen as they have history and I just love them, but that's me.
The white all lume Tissot PRX is really speaking to me. I am not usually a white band kinda guy. I prefer steel or my current favorite color and type is black or brown leather bands on the dressier side. But, this one, I like a lot. And the Duro, what can you say, I mean classic to me that’s all.
Best watch reviewer on RUclips, hands down! I own some of these already because of your recommendation videos. Btw what is on your wrist in this video?
I absolutely did not expect me becoming a SEIKO fanboy. But I became one. Their offerings wipe the floor with many Swiss watches at the same or higher price point. I import mines directly from Japan to have that all important made in Japan on the dial.
My issue is finding a swiss watch or comparable quality automatic in this category thats not a diver for a large wrist (8.75'") casual, field or casual dress watch. most 40mm look too small on my wrist Im usually looking for 41mm minimum or a large lug to lug forget about 39mm just to dainty
I second the PRX or maybe a Hamilton Khaki as they have a looong lug to lug. That’s usually a complaint but in your case it might work to your favor.
Ordered a khaki auto with a nato strap recently. I think that and a tissot prx would be my two choices for under $1000.
The Baltic MR01 is showing on the Baltic website with a hesalite crystal. The graph in the video is showing a saphire crystal. I assume the Baltic homepage is correct?
Looks like that is a mistake on our end.
@@TeddyBaldassarre Thanks for confirming. Whished it was a sapphire crystal though as I really like the design of the watch!
Ironically the Bulova FLR watch suffers from the FLR logo which is very out of place there. Probably the red with the otherwise gray scale style that doesn’t sit well in my eyes. Too bad since it look quite cool otherwise n
PRX 💙
Scurfa Diver One and Nivada Grenchen SuperAntarctic. That's pretty much all I need.
I'd like to get a word in for Vostok as well in terms of attainability. They have some funky designs and are generally very diver oriented, but they also have some more reserved options as well and are basically impossible to beat for the money. For under 100 bucks at times you get an automatic movement and 200m of water resistance. Case sizes and designs are equally varied and should harbour something for every size and taste. As for the precision, specs say minus 20 to plus 60, but my two amphibias run at plus 15 and the other one at around +8 seconds a day, which I think is exceptional for the money. So if you want something robust, attainable and mechanical, you only need to spend double of the Casio Duro's price and you get exactly that.
Vostok the brand that we don’t mention since 23 march 2022🤫
@@wonderwatch2239 yeah I understand... I just like their watches too much not to and if I may play devil's advocate a bit, I don't think a purchase or two on meranom will substantially finance the Russian war effort. But I do very much understand why it has become rather quite in regards to that brand and I apologize if my advocacy for Vostok was in any way insensitive to anyone. I just really wanted to highlight the watches above all.
Well thought out vid, thanks for that, Teddy! For this collection, at least 1 watch has to be a Seiko. It's a no brainer. Thanks again.
Pronouncing it as Seiko pro-specs makes a lot more sense
Either a Tissot Gentleman on bracelet ($795) + CasiOak, or cheating by just a bit on total price, a Christopher Ward Sealander on bracelet ($945) + CasiOak.
Great video! My 1K collection would be a Seiko DresSKX, and the new Blue dial Titanium Citizen Auto diver
7:29 Wow, horrible finishing on that open heart. Looks like it was stamped out on the same machine that stamps out beer bottle caps.
I’m looking up the seagull watch and I’m seeing it online for anywhere from 199-280 online. Did the price decrease?
There are many different "versions" out there, some made by Sea-Gull, others have different branding. They all have the Sea-Gull movements and the cases appear to be made in the same factory. Some have sapphire crystals, others plexiglas or mineral. Some have swan-neck regulators on the movement. All these differences affect the price. Actual Sea-Gulls are the most expensive. I have one with different branding and it's been fine.
@@finesse49 i appreciate the information man, have a blessed day
What's the advantage of a micro-rotor movement?