The BEST Chronographs for $2000

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  • Опубликовано: 24 дек 2024

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  • @WatchCrunchOfficial
    @WatchCrunchOfficial  Год назад +6

    Join the conversation at WatchCrunch: www.watchcrunch.com/Max/posts/my-favorite-2k-chronographs-29127

    • @LaurentiusTriarius
      @LaurentiusTriarius Год назад +1

      I've seen your ads for watchcrunch for awhile now I'm going to take a peek since it doesn't look like another Hedinkoo or Frotella.

  • @wisamal-hakim5531
    @wisamal-hakim5531 Год назад +14

    I love the junghans.
    Such a clean crisp elegant understated aesthetic

  • @YoureTerrific
    @YoureTerrific Год назад +2

    Oh, hell yes, you went to Coava in Portland.

  • @andrewd7586
    @andrewd7586 Год назад +5

    I like the Junghans. But my favourite chronograph in my collection is a recently acquired Hanhart 417ES 1954, 39mm. Yes the Steve McQueen reissue. A beautiful watch.😍😎👍🏼🇦🇺

  • @RickinHKG
    @RickinHKG Год назад

    Nice. My SINN 356 is the salmon dial. A 50th birthday gift. Love it! Not exactly everyday wear for me, ... but definitely a forever watch.

  • @anthonystevens8683
    @anthonystevens8683 Год назад +3

    A great comparison Max. The Junghans and the Hamilton are so different it's very hard to choose which one is best so I have to agree with the crunch comparison as equal. Adding the PRX chronograph to the mix would in my humble opinion added a three way tie. So I guess they all could live in the same collection funds permitting of course. The big question would be which one lands on the wrist first. For me it was the PRX panda dial. The jury is out if I can justify another chronograph so that may well be it. Another watch that might be worthy of consideration that is above that 2K limit also based on the 7753 but with a column wheel is the Logines BigEye in steel that for me is arguably the best at a glance readable chronograph.

  • @alwayspooh1588
    @alwayspooh1588 Год назад +9

    You cannot go wrong with Hamilton, from their field to their dive watches and everything in-between, they are great bang for your buck and are well-made.

  • @Ten.to.one.handmade
    @Ten.to.one.handmade Год назад

    Love that Junghans! could see it sitting really nicely along side my 356 acrylic someday.

  • @MD062010
    @MD062010 Год назад

    Recently purchased a Hamilton Khaki pilot day date auto. I'm really impressed. As one of the least expensive watches in my collection, I was pleasantly surprised with the finishing, feel, and dial. Hamilton had never been on my radar, until watching your reviews. Hamilton offers a respectable value proposition. Thank you!
    As for one of my favorite chronographs, it has to be the Longines Master Collection Moonphase-- It has been a part of my collection for over 8 years, and it remains one of my favorite watches.

  • @Max.Effect
    @Max.Effect Год назад +3

    Nice video ! You should have a look to the Hanhart 417ES in 39mm (Steeve McQueen's watch !). It is an absolute winner in this price point for chronograph.

  • @canadianwatchmonkey3992
    @canadianwatchmonkey3992 Год назад +7

    😊 The history of the Hamilton Intramatic chronograph can’t be beat, the design dates back to 1968-69 called the Chronomatic Cal. 11 and was one of the first automatic chronographs ever made.

  • @JoelTaylor-rd1iu
    @JoelTaylor-rd1iu 5 месяцев назад

    Both great, and I see why the Junghans just edges it. The Tissot 1938 Telemeter. It has a truly beautiful, elegant dial which cleverly uses colour to keep it from looking too busy. A nice innovation on an often used movement. Not just retro, but based on one of their original chronograph designs.

  • @whyFINAL
    @whyFINAL Год назад +1

    I just ordered Hamilton. Junghans is too dressy for me. Sinn 356 is too casual :-D plus its much more $with sapphire crystal and bracelet. Hami is a sweet spot and fitting my wardrobe the most!

  • @stephenglennan9963
    @stephenglennan9963 Год назад

    Marcello C Pegasus Chronograph with the green dial. 7750 movement, keeps great time. I have it it in my collection for over 20 years.

  • @Patrick-ml1hl
    @Patrick-ml1hl Год назад +18

    The Hamilton, hands down. From the action of the crown to the feel on the wrist, it cries out quality. And for me, Bauhaus has always represented aesthetic retrograde in the history of beauty. And as for history, please...

  • @WjH14
    @WjH14 Год назад +4

    Incredible video of these two watches. At the $2k price point I think the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Aviator Seadiver also deserves to be in the convo. Welcome your thoughts.
    I was in the market for a ~$2k chrono and was about to buy the Hamilton before I saw the Nivada. Absolutely blew me away. 38mm, vintage-inspired, rotating bezel, and 9 total functions - I simply couldn’t resist.

    • @WatchCrunchOfficial
      @WatchCrunchOfficial  Год назад +1

      Great choice 👍. Love vintage designs

    • @canadianwatchmonkey3992
      @canadianwatchmonkey3992 Год назад +1

      Long live the Kola bear ❤

    • @flow2tech
      @flow2tech Год назад +1

      @Walwwed Hashmi YEs!! That nivada also wheres much smaller - which i like.

    • @michaelg8258
      @michaelg8258 Год назад +1

      I second that. Happen to be wearing mine now. I considered between 40-60 different chronographs at all different price points, and the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster came in fourth, behind the big boys: Omega Speedmaster, Rolex Daytona and Zenith Chronomaster Sport. None of which I can afford. Love my NG.

  • @brettkeeler8822
    @brettkeeler8822 Год назад +1

    I like the classy vintage look of the Hammy over the Junghans even though I don’t have either. I just mentally haven’t gotten to a place where I can spend that much on man jewelry.😬

  • @OFD
    @OFD Год назад

    Absolutely awesome comparison. Great video 💯👍🤙

  • @JAW114
    @JAW114 Год назад

    Reminds me of the Breitling Premier which I also love… sophisticated, classy and sporty.

  • @nizarmurar
    @nizarmurar Год назад +8

    Max Bill for me is the best

  • @megasoid
    @megasoid Год назад

    I really like the Hamilton. You're right about the prime price point for a chronograph. Thanks for the review.

  • @khronokraze
    @khronokraze Год назад

    I've owned a reverse blue panda Hamilton chronograph. Really enjoyed they one ... Maybe I'll buy it back again someday? And, I've owned a Junghans Meister Telemeter Chronograph, the one with the silver dial and tachymeter and the telemeter scales around the primer. It certainly wore more compact and thinner than specs may suggest.
    These days, I have 3 mechanical chronographs. They could all be daily drivers imho.
    Under $2k.. I believe it still is if they still make them is a Farer Bernina Chronograph Sport. Excellent manual wound movement with 100m of WR.
    The other two are over $2k.
    I have a Sinn 103 Klassik 12. Super capable with screwdown pushers and crown with 200m of WR and likely negative pressure resistance as it's also considered a pilot chronograph and should handle rapid decompression.
    Lastly, I have a Seiko Prospex SBEC005 which has a very good column wheel chronograph and also 100m WR.
    The Farer is the thinnest at or under 13mm. Thank the manual wound Sellita chronograph movement which has been more prevalent in a number of relatively recent releases from Nivada Grenchen, Baltic and Nezumi to name some off the top of my head.
    The Sinn and Seiko are the thickest at 17mm and 16mm respectively. But, they really don't wear that big on wrist and never had any weight or dexterity issues. Quite comfortable in fact and both use case sculpting tricks to make them wear more compact and lower profile when on wrist.
    There are no shortage of pretty nice mechanical chronographs that range from mid-$1k to roughly $3k one can look at and choose from these days.

  • @TheWayofGrace89
    @TheWayofGrace89 Год назад +1

    Amazing video man, wow. Subscribed.

  • @marcgirard7551
    @marcgirard7551 Год назад

    Great video. I like the Hamilton between these two watches but I am a big Motorsport fan.
    I’m really itching to try and. That PRX Chrono to see if I can pull it off

  • @tods.9947
    @tods.9947 Год назад

    Best everyday mechanical chronograph for around $2000 is anything with a 7750. I have a vintage Hamilton with one and have had several in the past. For more money my favorite is the Speedy Moonwatch.

  • @MrDemon891
    @MrDemon891 Год назад +1

    I had exactly the problem to choose a nice looking chronograph for around 2k I bought the mido multifort patrimony chronograph with rosegold, and I'm still in love with that watch.

    • @Jorg05111980
      @Jorg05111980 Год назад

      That one looks amazing, specs are great...looking at the black one. One question: how is the anti-reflection, as in videos I often see quite some reflection on Mido's

  • @dukes70
    @dukes70 Год назад

    Great vid as always Max! Love both chronos because they have their own style and brand history! For a little less than Sinn 356 (sapphire) you mentioned, I love the Hanhart 417 ES! Great looking, brand history, and of course the King of Cool wore one!

  • @joshuakaplan5726
    @joshuakaplan5726 Год назад

    My favorite everyday chronograph is my racing green IWC Pilot's Chronograph 41!

  • @mell3109
    @mell3109 Год назад

    I love my Monaco calibre 11, iconic, versatile and robust

  • @alvinlim2578
    @alvinlim2578 Год назад

    have been looking for an affordable chrono for a small wrist, and suitable for daily wear - both these have been in my watchlist. While both are very nice, esp the junghans, and the green dial (or was it blue) variant of the hamilton, both have high polished bezel which is not a good thing for clumsy guy like me. So yeah, i am still looking. Closest watch which fits my checklist is the vintage Heuer CS3110.

    • @therenaissancetinker2972
      @therenaissancetinker2972 Год назад

      Check out the speedmaster automatic 3523.80
      39mm (but wears small IMO), in this price range and a beautiful blue dial.

  • @faiz31887
    @faiz31887 Год назад

    I recently bought a Seiko SRQ029 used for $2k. I think it's the best chrono for me. I love it. But I keep eyeing that Hamilton H. If I had both, I don't see myself picking up the Hamilton over the Seiko, though. That's why I haven't bought it.

  • @glassisking
    @glassisking Год назад +2

    I prefer the Meister Chronoscope to the Max Bill. The concave sub-dials and dauphine hands give it a modern look with more depth and character, while staying true to the bauhaus aesthetic.

  • @lexus2k3
    @lexus2k3 Год назад

    recently got the Intramatic and it has seen so much wrist time, just beautiful

  • @rxl77
    @rxl77 Год назад

    Speedmaster racing 40mm - have you ever done a review on those?

  • @thecartruthreport8451
    @thecartruthreport8451 Год назад

    For the money, the best cream dial watch I've seen yet is the Seiko ssa447j1 on a mesh band. I love vintage new-stock also btw!

  • @tonyvera-cruz6422
    @tonyvera-cruz6422 Год назад +1

    Hi Max, you may want to add the Hanhart 417ES 39mm to your list.😊

  • @DWilliam1
    @DWilliam1 Год назад

    I own the Hamilton chrono but in automatic. It looks great, but it loses close -10 sec a day. It’s also not robust. I banged it(not very hard) and had to pay almost $500 to get fixed. I’ve dropped other watches and even had one of my Rolexes run over by a car and they never stopped working. In terms of my favorite Chrono, then it has to be my Breguet Transatlantique.

  • @schmunk
    @schmunk Год назад

    That Hamilton is a beauty, but it also looks like a scratch magnet to me.

  • @curwinsamuels5773
    @curwinsamuels5773 Год назад

    Both fantastic options. Leaning towards the Bauhaus, just cleaner but for someone else it could be the Hamilton. Just picked up the Sinn 356 copper/salmon dial which is now my favorite daily Chrono..until the next one of course..lol..

  • @stephendekker969
    @stephendekker969 Год назад

    I have a Dan Henry Bicompax Panda (38mm), I bought this over the hamilton you are showcasing, not because of the price but it feels great on the wrist. 2000USD doesnt have to be the sweet spot.

  • @alanmckinnon6791
    @alanmckinnon6791 Год назад +1

    I used to be ambivalent about Hamilton watches. Then I touched one for the first time.
    So yeah, the Hamilton.

  • @yaaxarr8977
    @yaaxarr8977 Год назад

    My fav chrono is Longines Heritage 1963 Re-Issue

  • @ehrenkrause9861
    @ehrenkrause9861 Год назад

    There's so many chronographs to choose from but I've always been looking for something a little different And I don't really see much about them. That is the Doxa 200 C-graph. With orange dial and rubber strap

  • @rickliners6123
    @rickliners6123 Год назад

    I like the aesthetics of the Junghans. That simplistic look with the domed crystal is unique. Plus, I'm left with a sour taste on Hamilton. I bought a Field Khaki Day-date 5 years ago and it quit working. It's out of warranty and the minimum a watchmaker will charge is 250$ for any repair. The watch cost me 480$ new. I don't think it's worth even 250$ if It were running. I don't beat my watches and I rotate them. I know it's not Hamilton. I've always known ETA movmts to be solid. I just can't shake the feeling whenever I look at one in the store. You know, it's like when u buy a car and 6 months later it's in the shop. U prolly got a lemon, but it's hard to go back to that manufacturer again.

  • @vornamenachname594
    @vornamenachname594 10 месяцев назад

    The Junghans can be had with the bracelet, too.

  • @joeysanchez6777
    @joeysanchez6777 Год назад

    I daily drive the max bill chronoscope and the only downfall is the acrylic crystal. Now they make em with sapphire. Wish I would've waited

  • @tvisor8849
    @tvisor8849 Год назад

    Please give me some information about the rallystrap of the Intramatic

  • @nikr1d3r32
    @nikr1d3r32 Год назад

    God I wish you didn’t tell us why you went to Portlandia, now I can’t unsee it 😮😂

  • @elgatto3133
    @elgatto3133 Год назад +2

    Sinn 903 for me for ~$2k.
    A Navitimer that hasn't forgotten how to be a tool.

  • @canadianwatchmonkey3992
    @canadianwatchmonkey3992 Год назад

    I own the Hamilton Intramatic Chrongraph in the blue dial and the Junghans Meister Telemeter acrylic crystal chronograph and it really is close but would tend to agree if I had to keep just one it would be the Junghans. ❤❤❤❤

  • @Cucndnsgdhjffmddj
    @Cucndnsgdhjffmddj 10 месяцев назад

    The Hamilton's beautiful but the Junghans is the one I'd love to wear. Especially with this gorgeous band. So classy with your coat. where did you get it?

  • @gori277
    @gori277 Год назад

    I love the look of the Hamilton but… the fauxtina doesn’t add up with the white chrono hands, the size is still off for an historic rendition /(should be a 38mm) and the obvious choice is: Seagull 1963!

  • @DRxDURSTx
    @DRxDURSTx Год назад

    Great video! Love the intro!

  • @AdityaKhorana
    @AdityaKhorana Год назад

    Hey max is there a link in watch crunch we can see all the crunch scores of watches you or other crunchers have reviewed?

  • @sinjinadams2862
    @sinjinadams2862 Год назад

    For those out there that can't afford the $2000 price tag, you can't beat the Seagull ST19 movement. It can be had in a very nice watch for under $200, a tenth of the price.

    • @JM-gy6zb
      @JM-gy6zb Год назад

      Is it realistically repairable or do you basically treat it as a disposable watch at that price?

    • @sinjinadams2862
      @sinjinadams2862 Год назад

      I would treat it as a disposable watch.

  • @moma8229
    @moma8229 Год назад

    Chrono-Classic from Farer are very beautiful pieces at 2k

  • @ondreiii
    @ondreiii Год назад

    My favorite own chrono is the Audemars piguet 26315st blue panda 💙 🐼

  • @kanjihilts-yi5mu
    @kanjihilts-yi5mu Год назад

    Does anyone know which strap is used with the Junghans?

  • @chinaman1
    @chinaman1 Год назад +1

    in terms of looks, the Junghans is nicer. but sadly the build quality feels poorer than Hamiltons.
    I tried the Junghans chrono 2 years ago when I was buying the junghans max bill as gifts for my brother and his wife, and I tried out the junghans chrono and it just feels terrible. I am not sure if their current range of chronos have improved, but sadly i just no longer have a good impression of Junghans chrono anymore.

  • @flemmingsorensen5470
    @flemmingsorensen5470 Год назад +1

    Guinand Starfighter 2 🔥🔥🔥🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪 But both the Hami and the Junghans are sweet!

  • @cbl.2372
    @cbl.2372 Год назад

    Great vid Max, I think the intramatic chrono as well as the Chronoscope are icons in the price point.

  • @BadGuyDennis
    @BadGuyDennis Год назад

    I have noticed your Max Bill do not fully reset the chronograph hour register hand.

    • @tods.9947
      @tods.9947 Год назад

      Yes, I saw that too. Looks like the reset hammer has an issue.

  • @Ziogeppo00
    @Ziogeppo00 10 месяцев назад

    Nice video! Just found this channel and immediately subscribed. I proudly own this watch (same reference). I got it with Milanese mesh that I dislike. Then I purchased a leather nice strap to replace the mesh. I saw in this video a racing strap; and I would like to try. By chance do you have a brand/model to suggest me that suits best with this watch ? Thank you very much.

  • @Mark467
    @Mark467 Год назад

    Which strapbandits strap is that?
    It looks very nice on the max bill.

  • @timedwards8171
    @timedwards8171 9 дней назад

    Where did you get that rally strap for the Hamilton

  • @DjKayD
    @DjKayD Год назад

    I love both watches but I found the lug to lug too long on the Hammy and not a fan of the black coating on the Junghans day/date.

  • @idid1866
    @idid1866 Год назад +1

    Junghans, hands down🤸‍♂🤸‍♂

  • @brianmckibben2300
    @brianmckibben2300 Год назад

    Economics of watches points to Quartz for value. Except for the 1963 every mech chrono is north of a grand. A good VK series quartz starts under $100.00 USD. Sure a Swiss chrono will last longer but that will buy you a bunch of Japanese chrono watches. A service alone is more than a new quartz watch.

    • @brianmckibben2300
      @brianmckibben2300 Год назад

      Wow i won something on Telegram and now I just have to send Max money to ship it. what a wonderful guy

  • @steftedja
    @steftedja Год назад

    Good review Max

  • @LaurentiusTriarius
    @LaurentiusTriarius Год назад

    With the tons of new collectors in the hobby I have a little warning from an old dude, when I started collecting I was going crazy for vintage chronos, loved the 7750 and el primeros but service is a thing.
    Plan ahead before buying tons of chrono, they're often "cheap" to buy but are a bitch to service.

  • @moma8229
    @moma8229 Год назад

    Red Carrera would be my perfect chrono if I could find one 🙂

  • @uhohDavinci
    @uhohDavinci Год назад

    yeesh.. the underside of the seconds hand on the Hamilton at 4:06 is hideous! $2k for that?

  • @geibenbedivan3433
    @geibenbedivan3433 Год назад

    Thanks for your awesome and professional work! I can’t wait for the next!
    My favorite chrono is the seagull 1963 (a older, pretty original version). With the Venus clone you have a cool watch and you won’t find one with a similar value for this money. What do you think about the junkers chronos?
    Greetings from Germany

    • @WatchCrunchOfficial
      @WatchCrunchOfficial  Год назад

      Greetings! I like junkers design, just wish they were mechanical

    • @geibenbedivan3433
      @geibenbedivan3433 Год назад

      @@WatchCrunchOfficial There are. Just have a look at the junkers bauhaus series. Guess you would like them too :) I have two of them and I love them.

  • @darrenjones2070
    @darrenjones2070 Год назад +1

    Hamilton!

  • @BrokeWatchFanatic
    @BrokeWatchFanatic Год назад +1

    The Junghans is my pick of the two, but it wins it by a hair. I think there's an issue with the 6 o'clock sub-dial not resetting to the 12 on the max bill. Am I seeing that right?

  • @craig2100
    @craig2100 Год назад

    Great job

  • @trebm3
    @trebm3 Год назад

    Love my Junghans

  • @Cinoism
    @Cinoism Год назад

    $2000 is definitely a sweet spot for a Chrono... unless you can get a Rolex Daytona.

  • @chukulan
    @chukulan Год назад +1

    I was with you until you gave Junghans the edge on history, then you lost me.

  • @KeithBeacham
    @KeithBeacham Год назад

    Hand winding and fauxtina are not upgrades.

  • @jasonkusters5607
    @jasonkusters5607 Месяц назад

    Your crazy.

  • @AMore429
    @AMore429 25 дней назад

    Influencers keep pushing over priced and under spectd Hamiltons 😅

  • @snapfitness1
    @snapfitness1 Год назад +1

    While I can agree with your title ... there weren't any reasons for the $2000 statement. The video is fine but just doesn't match the title.

  • @chinhwankim
    @chinhwankim Год назад

    Sinn Type 4.....mil spec

  • @AGL23
    @AGL23 Год назад +2

    Telling me to susbscribe and immediately putting an ad on after that is just bad taste.

    • @WatchCrunchOfficial
      @WatchCrunchOfficial  Год назад +2

      Sorry about all the free content you are watching 😉

    • @AGL23
      @AGL23 Год назад

      @@WatchCrunchOfficial wow…. I’m glad I didn’t subscribe. Not watching you anymore.

  • @דןשלמה-ו7נ
    @דןשלמה-ו7נ Год назад

    first I must say you really picked two great chronograph at the budget around 2000$, then you compared them and give them your score, I must say I don't agree with you, because they are different in style and design but if you insist I will relate to your comparison. first Design....it's irrelevant.... fit&finish I take your words... Movement- Hamilton is simply better, you can't compare upgrade 7750 to generic 7750....history is irrelevant Hamilton is Swiss watch and not an American watch. Value is great on both watches and I don't see how Hamilton is better... but you neglect to mention in your comparison is the wearability of course Junghans win in that segment....

  • @Kinegos
    @Kinegos Год назад +1

    I honestly can't take anyone seriously that likes bauhaus styling. They are just so ugly. I know it's subjective. But, my God, they are so bad. The max bill makes me physically repulsed. It's just gross. I can't understand it. Knowing you like that watch makes me question all the other reviews you've posted about truly good looking watches. I guess it's safe to say I really don't like bauhaus watches. I wish I hadn't seen this review lol

    • @WatchCrunchOfficial
      @WatchCrunchOfficial  Год назад +2

      So you also must be repulsed by all of apple products, mid century furniture, much of early 2000s Audi designs...etc 😔

    • @Kinegos
      @Kinegos Год назад

      @@WatchCrunchOfficial you pretty much nailed it lol

  • @sonisan2682
    @sonisan2682 6 месяцев назад

    G-shock is far better in all aspects.

  • @gilbertjuarezjr8183
    @gilbertjuarezjr8183 2 месяца назад

    U can't beat Hamilton on history come on

  • @brianpercival1829
    @brianpercival1829 Год назад +1

    👎 Thump THUMP THUMP Thump voice over music ruins videos.

  • @thegorn
    @thegorn Год назад

    I can't stand chronographs. Stupid little sub dials. Bad lum. Fat and ugly side profiles. Top heavy. Floppy. Bad water resistance. Expensive to service. Just terrible. Give me diver, pilots, gada or dress - keep your chronographs. The fad will be over soon.

    • @Kylosgrande
      @Kylosgrande 5 месяцев назад

      sounds like you need a chronograph!

  • @sandsoftime3248
    @sandsoftime3248 Год назад

    hanhart 417ES no contest