Top 10 Best Value For Money Watches From $50 to $200 - Seiko, Citizen, Orient, Casio, Swatch & More
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
- Today I share my favourite watches that offer the best value for money starting from $50 to around $200. This is the most requested price range that many of the fashion watches like Daniel Wellington, the Fifth, Michael Kors, Armani etc are priced at. So in this video I share 10+ options that come from brands with real watch making heritage, horological innovation and even a few iconic classics in there too.
To watch my review of the Seiko SK007 click here:
• The Seiko SKX007 Legen...
To watch my review of the Casio Duro click here:
• Every Collection Needs...
To watch my review of the Seiko Flightmaster click here:
• Best Chronograph Under...
To watch my review of the Seiko 5 SNKL23 click here:
• The Best Automatic Wat...
To watch my review of the Orient Bambino click here:
• 5 Things I Love & Hate...
To watch my review of the Citizen Promaster NY0040 click here:
• The Marina Militare's ...
To watch my review of the Marathon Navigator click here:
• The Best Beater & Ulti...
To watch my review of the G-Shock DW5600 Military click here:
• Every Collection Needs...
To watch my review of the Sinn 104 click here:
• The Sinn 104 Pilot Wat...
To watch my review of the Citizen Nighthawk click here:
• Oris Aquis (Green) Aut...
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love the budget videos
Glad to hear, one of the most fun price ranges of watches IMO,
Thank you Anas,
Best regards,
TGV
what was the price ON the citzen at the end? thank you
Anas Hakim - The affordability means you can get more of them but I suppose after you've experienced something of higher quality, you'd rather have a few nice pieces then a big collection of the budgets.
for all the students in the world haha
Anas Hakim iiiI'm
I don't know jack shit about watches but I love watching and seeing the passion behind this guy talking about them. Definitely interested now
MuchoLemons I don't know much yet, but I do love watches. I've fallen in love and you are right. His passion is admirable.
Same lol
Same and I’m female!
Me too I love TGV vidoes
MuchoLemons i highly agree. Enjoyable
1. Citizen eco-drive BL5400-52A
2. Victorinox Infantry
3. Marathon Navigator
4. Hamilton Khaki Field
5. Casio DW5600
6. Swatch Sistem51
7. Citizen NY0040
8. Seiko 5 SNKL23
9. Orient Bambino
10. Seiko SKX
Love People sho write these comments
I own gshock rangeman Gw9400 and Seiko sea urchin SNZF17K1
TheKhal thank you 🙏🏿
Thank you! You save me from having to listen to all the yammering!!!
EY! Your list matches his recommendations exactly. ;) Thanks, bud.
Some random: "Hey man you got the time?"
This guy : "Do I ever!"
😂
This guy: no
😂😂
Unfortunately, I am watching this video about six years too late. The prices have gone up dramatically.
7 🫤
He looks so happy with his life
Ranbum Guy Well if i had that guys watch collection, i would be pretty happy with my life too.
He's so focused serious grind n shine
idk why this comment made me smile lol
Big Smoke optimism. They’re rare but they do exist lol
because he does what he loves the most...watches
You, young man, have given me more than a little joy the past few years. I exited mid 50's and officially entered into late 50's this year. I have always worn a watch but never had an appreciation for what was on my wrist. You changed that for me. After watching this segment I realized what an influence you've had on my modest watch collection; I have the Seiko aviator, the Pepsi diver, the 5, the Bambino, the DW-5600 G-Shock, the Hamilton Khaki plus a Hamilton Myron and a Timex 100.
I have always been a vinyl record collector, but you have shown me a new avenue that draws my attention...cheers.
You raise a good point, he must of influenced me too, my modest and poor man's collection includes, Seiko 5, Casio Data Bank (calculator), Orient (Open Heart), and a few vintage Elgins (celebrating my American Heritage). all I need is a good non- Rolex swiss timepiece.
He influenced me years ago. I’m now addicted to seiko and Rolex automatic dive watches 😆😆😆 currently wearing my SKX009j1
@@rlock73 would recommend oris or tissot
Awesome man.
To thine own self be true.
@@unconquered898 Read what I wrote on this video.
I fuking adore the fully restored manual wind Oris pieces I have. They aren’t worth allot but who cares, not every watch is about a solid gold Rolex investment watch.
Most solid gold Rolex’s spend their lives in a safe.
P.s. Oris made some very cool manual wind pieces in the 70’s 70-79. Some of the dial/hand colors are awful for my tastes but some are fantastic.
Just returned my Michael kors dress watch for an orient bambino thank you!
Nice upgrade!
Citizen watches are my go-to, especially Eco Drive
we love these budget videos. I'm 14 years old and its hard to make money for watches. i just got my skx 007 last week and I'm trying to find what i want next. thanks TGV.
Very glad to hear, I love your youtube name btw, LOL ;-)
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
My dads a lawyer You cant arrest me check out citizen eco drive, swatch sistem51, tissot, stuff like that. Those are great buys under 200-300$
My dads a lawyer You cant arrest me Enjoy your skx007, don't get stuck into buying more and more
This summer bro, mow lawns. It is easy money. I bought my first car at 16 that way.
Garry Perkins You can't even drive at 16 in most countries...
Before watching this vid I did not care about watches but now I certainly want one
I love when I get to work, log in and have a fresh Urban Gentry video to watch along with my coffee before getting into the nit and grit.
Provecho!
Thank you sir! :D
Best regards,
TGV
At least is not cars like me 😂
Koji Takata but I guess your into both cars and watches!!
Actually I would love to know more about watches but I'm into cars more, I only know names & brands, when I remember the refs numbers of the watches I think I will be into.
Ditto!!!!!
That Victorinox Infantry is really a hidden gem. I bought the automatic version with eta 2824 movement for about 350$. It really gives you the feel of a well made swiss piece. Accuracy is +3 sec/day which is way better than my seikos. I would say that it considerably reduced my itch for wanting a rolex right now, at the same time increased my respect for swiss manufacturing.
I love your channel man, but my parents are mad at you for getting me obsessed with watches as it can be quite an expensive habit lol.
LOL, please apologise to them for me and explain it is the one of the greatest hobbies a person can have ;-)
Enjoy the journey my friend.
Best regards,
TGV
Revoures next you'll be into fragrances.
it wasnt his fault but hey revorse same my my parents are super mad at me for the sameresons hhaha
After all, all we've got is time.
They should thank him! now you wont have money for drugs and alcohol ;)
I love the joy and enthusiasm while sharing the story, sub for life.
This is not relevant to this specific video but I started to relize that why I appreciate smaller watches more than bigger ones. I know that I think they look better but when they are smaller it feels like they are much harder to make and the details looks so amazing when it's on a smaller scale. By just looking at the details holding it with my hand fascinates me and makes me happy. I don't know if someone understood that haha. Great video as always! :)
SNK809
Is a must have for you
$100 is the sweet spot. + or - $20 and most people are comfortable with that price. I had no idea there were even good watches in this price range. I just thought 30$ timex and 10k rolex and not a clue a world existed between. Thanks for the great videos.
I absolutely love my DW5600. I wear it every day, as a scientific glassblower working with extreme heat and other hazards it withstands everything I throw at it and I use almost every one of its features regularly. I love mechanical watches, both the engineering behind them and their aesthetics, but my g-shock gives me something that I can be proud to wear just about anywhere until I can afford to start a real collection. For something like $45 that's one hell of a watch imo.
Sam Merkel so true
Are you, in any way, related to Willem Dafoe ?
Yes yes I am don’t know who that is but I am
me too!
Lol I thought the exact same thing.
Jean-Pierre Bergeron he probably has those pumpkin 🎃 bombs the Green Goblin throws too.
A frog and a parrot having a conversation
My first watch is TomTom sports. I started wearing watch to motivate me for getting fit. One of relative gifted me a Fossil Chronograph watch and I absolutely never use the stop watch on that. Now I bought Huawei watch GT, as the fitness band I am using along with Fossil broke. From practicality point none of the automatic watches makes sense. I can justify buying them like a jewellery. I started going this rabbit hole after learning about Seiko. Thanks for recommendations. Now I will be hunting for a deal on that beautiful Hamilton field watch.
I recently got my first automatic, a Seiko 5 SNK809 and it just makes me happy when I wear it.
We all know that feeling :) That's what it's all about. Congratulations
LB33 I'm thinking of buying the SNK809 too by the start of July! It will be my first automatic watch as well but I'm confused between this and the SKX007. I know these two are both very different watches but I'm fascinated by both and want one that would go with every occasion. Given the fact that I'm a recent college graduate I need something that I could wear at work as well as casual outings, which one would you recommend? Is the SKX809 treating you well?
i got my first automatic recently too! SNK807! high 5 mate!
Don't know if you meant to adress creeps inc or me...
If you adressed me, I'm sorry for being late, I just read your comment.
The SKX809 are both great watches (like almost every Seiko). And they actually aren't too different (from a specs standpoint). Both have a 7s26 movement and hardlex crystal. So it's mostly the size, the water resistance and of course the design that distinguishes them.
Since your comment is already 2 weaks old, I suspect you have already decide which one to buy...?
LB33 yes I reckon I meant to address 'creeps inc' but replied to your comment by mistake.
I'm still thankful for your reply though and thanks for the input as well. You are right, I have made up my mind to buy the SNK809 first. Might get the SKX007 later someday. Since this will be my first automatic watch, the fact that It has a exhibition/ display case back is a big plus for me. I'm pretty excited to get my hands on it :)
I have a working watch which i purchased about 7/8 yrs ago
I have used it in the ocean when body boarding with the family and fits over my wet suit
It’s a Seconda Xposa. 5 ATM and have changed the battery about twice
As you have commented a watch is personal I spent about £ 10/15 on this watch and have used and abused it
But I will not part with it as it has served me well and I have many memories wearing it on the beach when body boarding with the kids and able to track the time in the water
Thank you for your info on affordable watches that have great qualities of their own, I have become more appreciative of what I call a working watch but also own one or two dress watches
Keep up the great videos
Nigel Uk
Awesome to see the Victorinox Infantry, such an underrated brand when it comes to watches. I own the chronograph version of the Infantry and absolutely adore it! TGV, great video as always!
Cheers.
Just received my first automatic watch 5 days ago. Seiko 5 SNK793. Haven't worn a watch in about 25 years. Your videos got me thinking and missing my old Timex watches from my early teen years. I have to admit I wasn't expecting much from the Seiko 5 budget line. Wow! I'm just so impressed at the quality of this watch. Thank you for getting me more educated and intrested in watches again.
By FAR my favourite intro! Love the coffee theme. So relaxing and beautiful
Just before Christmas I picked up a Citizen Eco Drive 5551-06L on Amazon. The watch lists regularly (on Amazon) for $450 but they had a "lightning deal" on it for only $125 ... I couldn't resist at that price and I LOVE the watch. The 06L is the leather strap version and I hate leather straps for watches that I wear a lot, they stretch, they smell from sweat and skin oils after a while and eventually they just rot to bits if you wear them all the time. Which puts a nice watch in jeopardy of loss or damage. So I put an aftermarket metal bracelet on it. At the price I paid for the watch I don't mind the cost of the bracelet.
I don't mind leather bands on watches I don't wear a lot, like dress watches. I have a gold case/gold face Seiko 7T32-7C60 that came with a nice gold bracelet but I put a black alligator leather band with a gold butterfly deployant clasp on it and it looks great for "dress up" with slacks and a sports jacket.
Eco drive is Phenomenal I own 1 running strong after 14 years! TGV I want to propose a future video topic: Iconic digital watches prior to the GShock (1983)
Nice one! Wow 14 years!
Thank you Mario for sharing that.
Best regards,
TGV
@ 23:58 - 24:09 BLASPHEMY SIR !!! ......it's official mate, you're out of the club :D :D :D
mario siaven that's great to hear, I have three Citizens.
Yes! Eco Drive is truly great. 14 years! can i ask what model?
My Citizen titanium eco-drive is about a dozen years of abuse old. It is about -2 seconds/week accurate! This watch is leaving all my more expensive automatics way behind concerning the watch accuracy! If this watch had been an "atomic" or GPS radio watch, it would be even closer to being a "perfect" one.
I've been interested in watches since I was a boy, but never really knew how to communicate my interest with others. After coming across this channel, my interest in watches has peaked and I've begun to add more to the small collection I had. I love the descriptions, the passion and the attention to detail that characterizes these reviews. It's thoroughly enjoyable to watch and I've learnt so much. It has actually influenced how I look at other things in day to day life. Thank you so much for sharing with us. Looking forward to seeing more videos.
Got the blue Orient mako 2 yesterday, it's an absolute beauty!
I'm just 14 and so much into watches. The icons are the best!!
your selling skills are off the charts, I'm learning so much!
Yours are literally the only intros I don’t skip on RUclips
When you were talking about the Hamilton watch, I got an ad where Lewis Hamilton was posing as model lol
I don’t even know how I came about this channel, but I’m not complaining, I love it! I was trying to find other watches to transition to from MK watches with something that has a lot more class and this channel has been showing me so many options! Thanks a lot and keep up the great content!
Urban,
I thoroughly enjoy your channel. Thank you for all the work you dedicate to your videos. Your passion and zeal for watches is genuinely authentic which is very refreshing. You're responsible for converting me into a watch enthusiast.
I do have to ask, when you have your cuppa was it coffee? I was given to understand that all the citizens of the UK drink tea. 🤔
Thanks again for spreading the knowledge.
Number 9 Orient. I just bought an Orient Bambino version IV, blue dial. I love it!
Damn it TGV, I'm really struggling to save money for a more expensive piece, but with these videos you make it so difficult!
Haha, Life is too short my friend, treat yourself and then save harder ;-)
Thank you Camilo,
Best regards,
TGV
TGV you aren't helping at all lmao. The struggle of convincing my friends to save up for a more expensive piece and then I watch them lose their will-power to your charm.
Bruno Ulmkalns fuck off Brian you troll
I own a H3 ETA military, wear it today. I bought it 14 years ago, when i liked the atomic technology of tritium. It lights up in dark, so it works good. It was not expensive, around €90, that is in dollars around $ 97. Because it is old, sometimes i reset the watch back on time. Soon it goes on retirement, and the follow up watch will be my Tissot gentleman sports with swissmatic 19 jewels caliber. i can’t wait till i get it on my wrist ! ⏱🇨🇭
wish I found this chanel before making the mistake of buy a vincero😭
I spent over $100 for an imitation diver with stainless bracelet and I’m going to keep it. I bought it my freshman or sophomore year of college and still have it. I wear it now and then. It has sentimental value. Do I wish I had spent the money on a better watch? Yup 👍🏿
T 412 I wear my swatch from my childhood nearly as often as I wear my omega seamaster. Sentimental value > monetary value at the end of the day.
@Superior Spider-man I was looking at them. whats wrong with them?
If one has the right memories connected to his watch he can appreciate his 50$ Timex just as his 8000$ Rolex 🙏🏻
I have a vincero. I still enjoy it. Have had multiple compliments on it as well. What is it that you don't like about yours?
Im usually the type of person who wouldn’t watch videos of this sort but I came across your channel and since then I’ve been binge watching non-stop. I find watches really interesting now; I used to not care at all. I think your content is awesome, entertaining and very informative. I really really do appreciate the effort you put into every video.
Have a good day!:)
Love this price range TGV! It allows the newer enthusiasts to start a collection rather than just having say one higher end piece.
ABSOLUTELY, very true indeed.
The "gateway" watches I guess, but also a fun way for us on a budget to add a bit more extra fun to a collection.
Thank you Ben
Best regards,
TGV
Ben Grant I
I bought my SNK805 Seiko 5 a year ago based on your recommendation. I upgraded with a Luftstrap elastic wrist band. It's a beautiful watch that has worked flawlessly. I've had it on the Appalachian Trail, worn it in my workshop, and even in a suit and tie and it's never looked out of place. I'm always surprised that I can leave it on the shelf while I am asleep and it's still keeping perfect time when I wake up. It did run down once when I caught COVID and didn't wear it for a couple of days but the hands started moving again the moment I picked it up. A few turns of the crown and it was keeping time perfectly again. I've accidentally banged into things and it appears completely undamaged. As my eyes get older it's getting harder to read the numbers but since it has hands I don't actually need to read them to tell time which is great.
These are great videos TGV. I am only new to watches and love your channel, because of it in the last 2 weeks I have made 3 purchases, Seiko SNK809, a Casio F-91W and a Orient Bambino Gen 2 V2. Waiting for the Bambino to arrive today and am so excited, the other two are great. I am going to get a diver to round of the collection.
Thank you Mark, so glad to hear about your choices. Enjoy and wear them with pride!
Best regards,
TGV
I am thinking that getting one of each of the main watch types in the more affordable price bracket will help me with choosing a grail watch for an upcoming milestone birthday. What do you think?
Actually just purchased a Citizen Eco Drive Skyhawk. I am now thanks to your suggestion going to be on the hunt for the Hamilton field watch. Love the passion man....
Another classic episode well done. The brilliant irony is my new Nighthawk arrived today. It is absolutely fantastic! As one would say "it's pure class" for dollars. Cheers...
Congrats! Enjoy them :D
Thank you for sharing, excellent choices.
Best regards,
TGV
i just bought your #1 choice and it is a beauty. i walked into a high end watch store the other day with it and was asked by the salesman if it was a breitling! i paid 217.00 US for it.
TGV the Tissot T-classic every time is under $200 with sapphire glass, nice leather band, I also like the Casio MTP references and the classic F-91W. Timex weekender offer great design.
I had no idea it was so affordable, thank you for letting me know!
Thank you sir.
Best regards,
TGV
It was this video that finally helped me decide to commit to buying a Citizen Promaster. Stunning piece, doubt I can let it go now I have one.
Thanks for these videos, your passion shows and it is quite contagious.
Just bought a pristine condition Citizen Navihawk AT (original box ,w manuals and all paperwork from original purchase) for $200 US . Feeling lucky today. LOVE IT!! I've wanted one for sometime. Enjoy your videos. Nothing like a great timepiece.
Another really informative video, thanks. I recently purchased a Vostok Amphibian which is a great value for the money and has an interesting history as well.
ive got one on the way(november 2019)hopefully get it in the post before 2020 lol
Wow, I haven't thought of Swatch since the early 90s, I had 3 when I was in high school in the 80s and picked a couple after that. The fact they have automatics now intrigues me!
The dude looks like a young Willem Dafoe
You've just ruined this for me...I can't watch him anymore without thinking of green goblin
@@arcanekelpyg3370 or the boondock saints
I am getting platoon flashbacks.
Thanks for posting this video. After watching, I researched and found a great deal on the Citizen BL5400 52A you mentioned. It was exactly what I was looking for in a watch. Large case, white face, chronograph, etc. Absolutely beautiful watch and have no regrets on snagging this one up.
Great video. So many watches, so little time.
I usually collect Swiss brands but now I wanna collect more Japanese watches as for the price, you get a dead good watch.
Japanese watches are actually something I would give my son/dautgher and not worry about it getting destroyed in everyday use.
Thank you so much,TGV!
You put alot of effort in these vids i really appreciate it! Love ur vids
I think this is the 3rd time watching this video since it came out a long time ago. But i can't get enough seeing this guy so enthusiastically explaining his hobby. Don't stop doing this TGV. Regards from Malaysia
You forgot the Citizen NH-8350! Manual-wind + auto dress / minimalist piece, many colors/styles to choose from, one of the best value for a mere 100$!
Great watch, deffo in my top 20.
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
Where the hell did you find that watch for 100$?
Lakashambouthi www.dutyfreeislandshop.com bro i got my nh8350_59l
I just bought an SKX009 based on your recommendations and it's an incredible watch
I'm from Iraq you can't find one here , I had to pay an extra 38$ to bring it here so it was very very expensive compared to watches price range here and my budget hhhh but I felt in love with the watch listening to you talking about it and seeing it on your wrist and I finally got it
Big fan.. well done
i think I'm gonna pick up bambino for my collection. What do you guys think?
A K Great watch, it should be in everything collection, you will not regret it
I was looking for my first affordable ‘real’ watch and just bought the Citizen bl5400-52a thanks to this video. Beautiful piece. Thank you very much for your education. It is much appreciated by those who are only just getting a their foot in the door of watch universe.
I will generously buy anyone's Sinn 104 for $200.
LOL me too!!!
Thank you Garry,
Best regards,
TGV
Ill bet you would.
That makes 3 of us;;))
I used to hate square watches much like the JLC's, however this channel has opened my eyes to so many new things. I'm getting the Seiko solar SUP896 soon. I don't have much money to spend on this hobby but I do what I can to scratch those itches I get for the high end pieces. I love videos like this one to show what is out there and also for people like me that can't spend money on the major league names. I truly am "ballin on a budget".
It doesnt get any better than Bach's Goldberg Variations. Great choice of music!
Hello, I’m a woman who loves retro things. I wear my 80s gold Casio databank and it’s one of my fav watches in my collection- my hubby tells me it was his dream watch as a kid in the 80s! So I might get him the silver one like you have!
I believe that Casio F-91W is a must have watch for everyone.
I have A Tissot PR100, a Casio and 3 Swatches from your Top ten. But then I have 2 Invicta automatic ProDivers, a Stuhrling, a Burett Chronograph, a Genovese, and 2 rectangular mechanical Folios. I've had countless Seiko 5's when I was a kid and Citizen automatics but have lost them. I love your Top Ten list here. Will definitely add several to my guilt-free accumulation. And when I go to India, give them away to the monks and sadhus there.
You must be very handy with your spring bars, seeming as you change your straps all the time.😄 They are my worst enemy. Great video mate
Haha, VERY true. I am like a pit stop team at an F1 race, I get quicker and quicker. I have to confess, I change straps during the day and sometime several times a day LOL. Thank you Tom, I am sure it will get quicker with time.
Best regards,
TGV
Thank you, TGV. I am glad that I bought the SEIKO SKX at your recommendation, definitely no regrets on my purchase, now that it is discontinued.
Terence holy im into looking for a every day watch, im really into to get one, i found one for 230€ on ebay maybe getting it
@@vitalicomedy Oh, good for you. So, what's the watch that you are getting ?
Terence skx007k2 for 200€ but used from a collector, with warranty and everThing, i will buy it today, very excited
@@vitalicomedythat's a pretty reasonable price for a used SKX007 with warranty. It would go really well with a nato strap (if that's your style) Anyway, enjoy it !!!
@@silverhawk911 i got the watch and im in love, i adjusted everything and its awesomeee! The watch is 3 month old and i got it that cheap im lucky :D and yes i got 2 more bands with it
Casio Duro on a Nato or a Colareb strap 👊. Thanks for the review on Colareb straps TGV they are real nice.
Honestly love his enthusiasm, I purchased a timex shock expedition and decided to take a look at other styles on RUclips. I’m happy with my discovery of this channel. #11 Casio is absolutely retro and I love it oh shit 😫
bought a lovely little 1964 timex the other day thanks to you tgv keep it up
So glad to hear, enjoy my friend! :D
Thank you Lee,
Best regards,
TGV
I’m absolutely loving one A couple that I picked up recently in this price range:
Momentum’s Smokejumper (Limited Edition version of the Atlas 44). SS case with a Seiko movement, sapphire crystal with AR. I’ve had nothing but divers, but this field watch kind of stole my heart. I got it for $200 CAD.
I also picked up another Momentum, the Superstorm 500, used, but there’s plenty of models out there that use the same case/movement combo, and that’s the Divex Offshore 500/Apeks 500 Dive/Aqua Lung 500 Pro which all look like they’ve used a Tauchmeister case and quartz movement from their entry level 500m dive watches. Big and chunky steel case with a shrouded bezel, surprisingly good lume and solid movement, I’ve seen them brand new for around £110.
Love the videos!
My swatch as a kid was red and yellow with a leaf picture in middle are the old ones available somewhere.
Keep an eye on eBay, I am sure one will turn up eventually.
Thank you and happy hunting.
Best regards,
TGV
new here and just a casual watch fan but watching this dude talk about watches is like watching Bob Ross paint. I subbed.
Wow, I didn't know that Citizen diver had military use. Good to know.
I'm not even into watches enough to sit through a video like this, but you're just so passionate about them you really make it interesting.
I like you. You seem like a cool guy. Would be fun to havs a beer with you. And talk random.
I don't know anything about watch but I bought Seiko SNZG15 anyway, then only I started to watch this guy...I almost got it right! Well thanks to him, now i got a looooonnngggggg wishlist.
So illuminating, I'm a better man having viewed this video.
I could easily get carried away with this watch stuff. I can’t let it be like when I decided I needed a night vision monocular.
This video is great though! It’s nice to see that there are great watches out there for not a lot of money. I’ve had a Luminox 3000 for 14 years and it’s still going strong. Next paycheck I’m going to pick up a Seiko 5 for my first automatic. I also think the Marathon General Purpose Mechanical tritium looks cool also.
I’m figuring the Luminox for kayak fishing, Seiko 5 for general wear and maybe the Marathon for camping.
Fun stuff!
Your videos make me want to go on a watch shopping spree :) but I have to set priorities and not blow all my money on watches haha
Haha, life is short my friend, why not!?! Enjoy.
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
My coworkers have tried to get me interested in watches but I am more interested in jewellery. Your videos have helped me to at least consider to buy an diseant watch without being robbed.
Thank you!
Judge my collection:
1. Momo Design Automatic
2. Invicta S1 Rally
3. Scuderia Ferrari digital
4. Two Fossil Cronographs
5. Citizen Day-Date
6. Cheap Pedre Pocket Watch
***Update****
7. 1962 Movado Tempomatic Manual Wind
8. 1974 Seiko 5 Automatic with Arabic Numerals
yikes
@@samlfarrar kinda rude ngl
I decided to buy an automatic watch and stumble upon your channel. I finally bought my first ever Seiko 5! More to come i’m sure
can you make a video on online websites you buy pls
You are just fun to watch. Yes, I really said it.
You are incredible. I wasn't going to listen to your reviews anymore but I needed a little happiness. There was just too much danger in wanting to buy what you recommend. I must have slipped and unconsciously selected this video.
I love your enthusiasm and knowledge of watches. Thanks.
swatch is cool, but i hate their lug design. It limits us when choosing straps
VERY true indeed.
I prey they come release something with better lugs.
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
Yeah, there's a couple that I might have bitten on if they were using springbars.
To be honest I suspect that swatch makes some of its money off of people by cutting off 3rd party straps and forcing people to buy their straps.
Ive seen some where the owners dremelled off the midle lug leg and convert it to a regular 20mm lug
Just watching you speak so passionately about these "budget" pieces really shows your passion and love for the art of watch-making. Keep doing what you're doing!
Thank you sir, very much appreciated.
Best regards,
TGV
I have always had a very soft spot for the classic Mondaine watches, loving the clean look to them. Could you recommend them? Thanks.
I personally have never tired them so I can not honestly say, however I have only heard nothing but good things.
I love their clocks too.
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
The Urban Gentry Thank you!
I have one. given to me as a gift some years ago. It's styled to look just like their Swiss rail clocks. I reckon it's a design classic. The leather strap is one of the best I've ever worn. Very comfortable and very accurate. If anything ever happened to it I would buy the exact same one as a replacement. Thumbs up from me.
Yes it's that classic design I saw on the clocks whilst skiing and I instantly wanted one. I will have a look at their leather straps as well. thanks for taking the time to reply!
First, many guys start with fashion watches. Over the years, people buy citizen or casio quartz; later on, Citizen Ecodrive.
Then, Automatic ones= "affordable ones" like Seiko. Few years later, I jumped to Orient Stars watches.
By meantime, there is a notion I buy expensive and exquisite watches. The beautiful dial, the nice bracelet, the solid case, and so on.
It is hard to believe, over the years, we buy watches by specs and beauty.
Im lookinng at getting my first 'Dress watch' for around £200-250. Would you still recommend the Orient Bambino as the top dog?
Absolutely! Very few come close at that price range. I highly recommend it.
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
beautiful classy watch
Yes get the bambino ver 3 you want sapphire crystal,hacking,handwinding. For the extra $50 its worth buying the ver 3
Ive already deciding im buying some crappy 10 dollar watch to swim with. But i cant stop watching this guy. so charismatic and knowledgeable.
*Have you done the 10 best watches from $0 to $50 already?*
*I've seen an analog watch on Amazon as low as $3, that would make for an interesting review!*
I did a top 5 but it needs an update.
Thank you Joe, I will certainly check out Amazon.
Best regards,
TGV
Casio 2719 MW-600 a very good watch for about $20 with a 10yr Battery. Light weight and comfortable. Not too big and not too small. Keeps ecellent time and it's durable. I never see any reviews that give it any real attention it deserves.
What is the guitar music at the beginning?! So beautiful!
i think is from hannibal
It's great to see videos like this on YT.
Because I love durable products and that at very affordable prices.
I have a fossil arkitek ch2869, it's a wonderful watch plus it's roughly 150 dollars.... what do you think of the fossil brand?
Antonio Banchetto fossil is a dress watch usually with cheap movements. Stay away from dept stores and malls
Hey man, no disrespect but im afraid ur making ur coffee wrong. I am Italian and one rule is to never press the ground coffee. What u need to do is make a sort of mountain with the coffee. No pressing otherwise it can burn. Love ur videos, I have learn a lot from u, keep up the good work