I'd add the Christopher C63 Sealander. A few variations in Dial colour, bracelet / strap, and movement at a lower price point to than the 12. In my view, more of a GADA than the 12.
Great list! Nice selections. The Mido TV Multifort big date uses the calibre 80 which is basically the powermatic 80 with 80hrs power reserve & also has a big date. Really want to snatch one of those up. The Certina is nice as well. I would love to see a big date diver in the affordable realm. Blancpain & GO have one but too much for me lol. Can't ever go wrong with Zelos.
I just purchased the Omega Seamaster 300 ref 2255.80. Granted, its a 20 year old watch, but it checks all the boxes for me. It very well could be the itch that has been scrated, and IMHO, the best looking Seamaster ever built. Great selections that you presented, however. Digging the Formex and the Canton.
I'd like to add the Tuseno Windseeker. A beautiful Swiss made watch designed in Sweden. The dials are brilliant with all the specs: sapphire crystal, 100m WR, Swiss automatic movement.
Can you confirm that Longines Conquest has the on the fly micro adjust? And I'm not so sure about the strap options neither for 38mm nor for 41mm versions
I have to agree with the picks here, very nice choices overall! I just got a Zelos Aurora with a bronze case, this was one of my best buys ever, I love this brand. My version has the "hammered blue" dial wich looks similar to the one of the Straum Opphav, but has even more depth to it. I also got the Baltic Hermétique, this is maybe the dressiest watch I own, it has a beautiful domed crystal and a lot of depth on the dial, the inner part of the dial has a very thin metallic edge giving off nice reflections. Also, the indices and applied numerals are solid luminescent blocks, that is another very cool detail. There is just a ton of visual interest with this one. As an additional affordable alternative to the Longines Conquest I would see the Beaucroft Element, it has a similar stepped dial (although it goes down instead of up towards the center), a similar case design and overall a similar character without being in any way a copy. The orange version looks very appealing to me.
I just love the Baltics. They also have an MR collection, and the micro-rotor movement on these is exquisite. They come in around the same price as the hermetique but the movement is Chinese. I mean there is no way the swiss will give such finishing on the movement for under 5k.
I don't know where you got the Longines Conquest 2023 price ($1,600) from. I have never seen Longines offer the 38mm or 41mm for under $2,000. I purchased the 41mm blue dial last year for $2,075 and that price is still listed right now. Even Jomashop doesn't offer it for $1,600.
Some untypical selections. Certina has several models similar ut I couldn't find the configuration fir me. The Citizen NB1050 range & Hamilton Jazzmaster don't get much attention- yes , no on the fly micro adjust on both & lume on the Hammy isn’t really strong ( but the bracelet, dial , movement spec.& finishing are exemplary at the price) but should find a discount for both. It's a watch style that all brands miss on 1 or 2 details but for me the Hamilton, Cw 63 36mm or the Longines (don't own) come the closest for design , size, specs & price.
The timex shouldn't be on this list because it doesn't have micro adjustment. Also the mido TV big date uses essentially the same movement as the certina.
I thought I was the only one who had a "legible" requirement. Great selection presented here.
I'd add the Christopher C63 Sealander. A few variations in Dial colour, bracelet / strap, and movement at a lower price point to than the 12. In my view, more of a GADA than the 12.
Used grand seiko 9f gmt is now under 2k. The best GADA. Period.
Great list! Nice selections. The Mido TV Multifort big date uses the calibre 80 which is basically the powermatic 80 with 80hrs power reserve & also has a big date. Really want to snatch one of those up. The Certina is nice as well. I would love to see a big date diver in the affordable realm. Blancpain & GO have one but too much for me lol. Can't ever go wrong with Zelos.
Very remiss to exclude the Monta Noble and CW Sealander.
I have a Certina and it's a great watch.
Killer list! Nailed it.
Great t shirt Chris 👌🏽
I just purchased the Omega Seamaster 300 ref 2255.80. Granted, its a 20 year old watch, but it checks all the boxes for me. It very well could be the itch that has been scrated, and IMHO, the best looking Seamaster ever built. Great selections that you presented, however. Digging the Formex and the Canton.
Have you seen the review ID guy did on this yesterday?
Just a correction for 16:40, Mido also use the same mouvement in their big date models (Commander and Baroncelli).
Excellent list thanks!
Great selection of timepieces... love the Baltic.
Good video. Nice selection of watches covered. Well done.
I'd like to add the Tuseno Windseeker. A beautiful Swiss made watch designed in Sweden. The dials are brilliant with all the specs: sapphire crystal, 100m WR, Swiss automatic movement.
Great video Chris.
Can you confirm that Longines Conquest has the on the fly micro adjust?
And I'm not so sure about the strap options neither for 38mm nor for 41mm versions
Mühle Glashütte with Panova and/or 29er series (especially 29er Casual)
I have to agree with the picks here, very nice choices overall!
I just got a Zelos Aurora with a bronze case, this was one of my best buys ever, I love this brand. My version has the "hammered blue" dial wich looks similar to the one of the Straum Opphav, but has even more depth to it.
I also got the Baltic Hermétique, this is maybe the dressiest watch I own, it has a beautiful domed crystal and a lot of depth on the dial, the inner part of the dial has a very thin metallic edge giving off nice reflections. Also, the indices and applied numerals are solid luminescent blocks, that is another very cool detail. There is just a ton of visual interest with this one.
As an additional affordable alternative to the Longines Conquest I would see the Beaucroft Element, it has a similar stepped dial (although it goes down instead of up towards the center), a similar case design and overall a similar character without being in any way a copy. The orange version looks very appealing to me.
What about the Erebus Ascent or Seiko Alpinist?
The Mido Multifort TV also uses the big date complication.
The Tissot PRX has no microadjustment at all, right?
Love it
I just love the Baltics. They also have an MR collection, and the micro-rotor movement on these is exquisite. They come in around the same price as the hermetique but the movement is Chinese. I mean there is no way the swiss will give such finishing on the movement for under 5k.
Dear Chris
Are you aware of thee new Titanium watch of Venezianico ? 300 meters and Selita movment ?
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My tissel explorer 36 is mine if I had to micro adjust sapphire crystal high end myota movement super comfortable 240$
Funny that I have 18 one and done watches in my collection. They differ all in dial color.😂
Allgood
I don't know where you got the Longines Conquest 2023 price ($1,600) from. I have never seen Longines offer the 38mm or 41mm for under $2,000. I purchased the 41mm blue dial last year for $2,075 and that price is still listed right now.
Even Jomashop doesn't offer it for $1,600.
No such thing but I’ll play along
"One and Done"? As an actual Watch Collector, that concept does not compute 🤪
Some untypical selections. Certina has several models similar ut I couldn't find the configuration fir me.
The Citizen NB1050 range & Hamilton Jazzmaster don't get much attention- yes , no on the fly micro adjust on both & lume on the Hammy isn’t really strong ( but the bracelet, dial , movement spec.& finishing are exemplary at the price) but should find a discount for both.
It's a watch style that all brands miss on 1 or 2 details but for me the Hamilton, Cw 63 36mm or the Longines (don't own) come the closest for design , size, specs & price.
No Monta Triumph come on man. Do better! Haha
It's 2025; can we stop with the PRX, please?
The timex shouldn't be on this list because it doesn't have micro adjustment. Also the mido TV big date uses essentially the same movement as the certina.