Top 5 Watches Under $500 -Tissot Visodate, Hamilton Khaki, Orient Star, Seiko Alpinist & SARB033
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
- After much demand, today I share my personal favourite top 5 best automatic watches under $500. Many of these have been fully reviewed so check out the following links...
Orient Star Classic...
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Seiko Alpinist SARB017....
• Seiko SARB017 Alpinist...
Seiko SARB033...
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You sir have the best "watch channel" that I have come across on RUclips. Your love of watches is apparent in all of your videos. Please stay true to the reason you started the channel as your subscriber count adds up. Thanks for your input and for sharing one of your passions with us. I am thrilled to see someone who owns top tier watches be proud to wear a Seiko without a snobbish bias. Cheers.
Agree.....thanks for covering them all!
It seems we are reaching the end of an era
Amen!
You have no idea how long I have waited for a video like this!
$500 and under fits perfectly into my watch budget!
+Pericles of Athens So glad to hear, sorry it took so long, the "to-shoot" list is longer the a Tolstoy novel!!!
;-)
Thank you,
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TGV
The Urban Gentry No problem! List was spot on. Keep up the great work!
I bought the Khaki King because of this video, love it in bracelet version.
HypnoVike lucky lucky lucky
I have a soft spot in my heart for Seikos, being my first "real watch"
+Grant Rodgers Mine too!!!
Thank you Grant,
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TGV
Just ordered a Grand Seiko . Your great vids are rubbing off on me. I thought it was a less obvious choice . l have never seen anyone wearing one. I do not mind that Alpinest , but, l think l did enough damage. Thanks again for your Wonderful channel.
I was looking for a good quality watch for years after wearing nothing but cheap Timex/Casio. Nothing ageist them, they did what I needed them to do but I wanted something more refined. After watching your reviews on the SARB033 and SARB017 bought them both. I will never regret that choice. They look great and wear even better. Thank you for the reviews you do and keep up the awesome work your doing!
That blue handed version is gorgeous! Would have never known about this if it wasn't for your video, you will be the first channel I've ever subscribed to, congrats!
Great choices!
My personal ranking would be:
1. Orient Star Classic - great styling, impeccable finishing, power reserve indicator is super useful - amazing bang per buck dress watch.
2. Tissot Visodate - my favourite aesthetic of the 5 - the cool retro vibe has great wow factor.
3. Seiko Alpinist Best outdoor watch of the 5 that also looks great for indoor occasions, most unusual dial
3. Sarb 033 fantastic quality and also works well for casual or formal occasions.
5. Hamilton Khaki - cool military/field watch styling.
Fantastic 5! Excellent choice. I have handle the Tissot visodate, seiko Sarb033 and Orient star, all great watches for the price. Can't own them all though. so only own the Seiko Alpinist, love it! Thanks TGV!
I got my firs Automatic watch which is Aphinist after I watched ur review. It's fantastic I love it too much and wear it almost every day. Thanks for ur advise
SARB033 hand-down is the best-looking timepiece of the bunch imo. Looks like a brilliant watch for the money.
Thank you, I have to agree ;-)
Best regards,
TGV
The orient, and Aplinist look good too.
The Hamilton is such a beautiful watch I must say; furthermore, 555 Gear did a review on the piece, and that's when I realized what an awesome piece it was! I'm very much enjoying what you're doing with the channel. Keep up the work my friend. (:
Best Regards
DTL
just got my self the hamilton after watching this review and i love it thank you keep up the good work
It's crazy that I bought that last Alpinist just before you and after you finally got one it exploded within our community. So many Urban Gentaronies have one now it's insane. Excellent video my friend and awesome intro!
+JustinMiles17 Ahead of the trend my friend! The secret is out!
Glad you liked it, cheers Justin,
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TGV
I really like the Tissot Visodate bought the SKX last time now I want a simple watch and Visodate looks great
There's no doubt SEIKO SARB033 is the most beautiful watch for me at this price range. Been wearing it daily to work at the office with my shirt and trousers for almost a year and still enjoying it on my wrist. Thank you TGV for such a good recommendation. I wished I had started watching your channel earlier and get into the mechanical world of watches. Always enjoy watching your videos. Keep it up and keep it going !!!👍
So much YES to the Alpinist and SARB033 :) Videos are on point TGV, appreciate your work!
+That Vu Nguyen Thank you my friend!
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TGV
I love these "Top 5" videos. The SARB017 is on the top of my buy list.
+Georgi Ivanov Thank you :D
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TGV
So glad you added the Hammy, deserves some more attention. The perfect all rounder
+Steve Poulton Thank you Steve, its such a solid watch for the money, glad you agree,
Thank you,
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TGV
Great opening scene & music - very creative.
I'm not sure if you mention this in your text - but 'under $500' for most of these watches really means the discounted e-tailer price. The Visodate, for example, lists in the $700 - $800 area. But that's OK - grey market is fine for $1000 & under watches (as you mention in another show).
I just started getting really into watches in the last year or so and subscribed to your RUclips channel a few days ago. You definitely have THE BEST channel as far as I'm concerned for watches. I have been considering a Hamilton Khaki automatic and was literally about to order one today but I held back. I've read a few reviews here and there about people owning ones that are rated to 100m water resistance and have gotten condensation under the crystal just from swimming or getting the watch a little wet in the sink. Do you know anything about this or have you heard it's an issue? I am not wealthy and spending 4 or 5 hundred bucks on a watch is nothing petty for me, so I would be livid if I wasted that cash on a defective watch.
Just bought the Tissot, great everyday watch for very little money. Thanks
Fantastic intro. Also I must say, every day I tell myself I don't need an SKX and every time I open the TGV facebook group or see you wearing it I have a hard time not pulling the trigger on one.
+thatgiant Trust me, it happens to me too, I have had so many SKXs over the year, always find myself buying it back, this time here to stay! Glad you like the FB group, catch you in there!
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TGV
The Urban Gentry I don't think I'll be able to hold out too much longer, I'm sure you'll see it on there soon enough. I'll be sure to tag you when it happens.
I picked up a white Visodate today. It was on special and I couldn't resist buying my first automatic watch. Before I found this channel I wasn't a "watch guy" and happily wore a quartz Tissot. You have ruined me TGV.
Next I'm looking at a Hamilton Field Mechanical... And obviously an SKX. Damn you. :-))
Great review -- I bought the SEIKO SARB 033 and it impressed a lot of people as they didn't know that SEIKO made these watches which are better than their other watches sold in the US.
+wildmanevan So glad to hear!!! Thank you for sharing that and I hope you continue to enjoy it.
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TGV
Buying my son his first "real" watch. He uses many of my watches (Certina, seiko, etc) and owns a Armani watch, but he wants to get the real deal. This video is just what I needed, thanks Tgv!
+TheFelixpax So glad I could help, you can't go wrong with starting with this 5, cheers,
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TGV
Gotta love Seiko. Grabbed a SKX007 and a Silver Sumo and love them both. And that Alpinist looks gorgeous. And I also love the Cocktail Time... DAMN! Outstanding brand.
Hi TGV, I think this is a great video as a follow-up to the recent FB poll that indicated most people find the $200-$500 range most comfortable for purchases. The video gives 5 great examples to this end. Cheers!
+John Viano Thank you John! So glad to hear, means a lot to me.
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TGV
Absolutely spot on. Purchased SEIKO SARB033 and Orient Star Classic. Blown away.
The consistency of your videos is outstanding TGV
+Tom Duke Very kind of you to say Tom, thank you!
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TGV
My first real watch was a Tissot, handed down by my grandfather. It's a brand I feel is more luxurious than it probably is.
Seiko does indeed cover the first place under $500! Looking forward to the $500 to $1000, keep up the good work!
+Bryan Verhage Thank you Bryan :D
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TGV
Legend! love how you care about the common man, and getting him the best he can have.
Great video! I, basically, agree with you with a slight difference in order. I actually bought my first automatic watch recently and it was an Orient Star Classic. Before I found the Orient I was looking at the Tissot Visodate, sarb033 and sarb035 and I still consider those to be some of the best watches under $500. My next watch will, however, probably be the Seiko Alpinist, which I find absolutely beautiful.
Some nice editing skills in the intro there. Seiko Sumo is the king of this category in my opinion.
+Mike James Agree
+Mike James Thank you, great choice BTW,
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TGV
With a budget of $ 500, I highly recommend the Steinhart Ocean One or the Hamilton Khaki Field Auto 38mm or 42mm. Both watches are the best value for an entry level automatic Swiss watch.
+maitrehg Great choices, spot on!!!
Thank you my friend.
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TGV
I just got the Seiko sarb035 today after your recommendation and i absolutely love it! Thx for the great videos and keep up the good work :-)
Thank you for another brilliant video. I've been in negotiations for a Seiko SARB033 and a Squale 1545. Looks like I'm going to be adding a Squale to my collection, thanks to your reviews. Keep up the wonderful work!
Cheers!
i just bought a hamilton viewmatic black dial yesterday for $350. Steal!! Should've been in this video. Either way, great vid my man!
You can find some fantastic vintage watches in this price range, and in my opinion the Omega f300 is an undervalued, gem for $500 or less. Nice review!
I couldn't help but imagine how many times you must have walked back and forth in front of your video camera on the ground for that intro segment. hahaha.
Great video, TGV, this "price conscious" videos are great to do from time to time... so many watches out there, so little time. You could literally do 5 watches today, and yet, do 5 more watches next month and they would ALL have their merit. But it's great for viewers to hear and see different watches and learn about them.
+Fred T LOL, certainly takes a lot longer then it looks.
"so many watches out there, so little time", truer words have never been spoken!
Thank you,
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TGV
Spot on with the Hamilton. I wear it more than my submariner and PAM 510
Ha! I just saw this, but happened to order your #1 choice for the category last night. SARB love. Now I see the Alpinist and might have to have one as well. Looks like a real classy casual wear watch especially with the green dial, gold numbers and distressed band you've got on it. So glad I discovered the Japan domestic market Seikos.
Glad to hear, enjoy!
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
I want the SARB so bad, don't know if black or cream dial. Excellent video TGV, so much interesting than many watch channels
+Jane Doe Thank you, hang in there, sure you will get one eventually.
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TGV
Good call, for me #1 SARB 033, #2 Hamilton Khaki Avation 38mm, #3 SARB 017, #4 Orient Star classic, and finally Seiko Turtle SRP 7XX - far better movement that the SKX divers.
Excellent Top 5 TGV! I now have the Alpinist and the SARB035 thanks to your reviews. Keep up the good work!
+Chris Marcojos Thank you Chris! Great choices, they will never let you down :D
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TGV
Great Video TGV. As I was watching I was reminded about how I can't decide about my next watch will be a Hamilton Khaki King or the Seiko Alpinist. Then the next choice of a bracelet, leather or nato strap.
I loved the intro ballad with your dog. :) Agree with you for the Sarb033. Maybe my next watch.
I see progress in the production quality of the "vlog part" at the start of the video, keep it up, don't settle!
Nothing beats orient star classic so far in value, design, and versatility . . . definitely a keeper...
I'm stuck at home sick and this video cheered me up, thank you tgv
+Tom Marshall Thank you Tom, Sorry to hear that, get well my friend!!!! Sending digital positive vibes to you,
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TGV
Good selection, not a bad choice in the lot. I really enjoyed the intro with Ernie; you really know how to video and edit, and it's always a pleasure to view. And also, that was some pretty neat graffiti on those buildings. I usually disapprove of it, but that was some real art.
+CHRIS LJ Thank you Chris, glad you like it, theres some amazing graffiti around these parts, its actually quite famous for it, hardly scratched the surface actually, when I have more time I will shoot more.
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TGV
SARB033 crushes all others when it came with the 6r15. I have the Visodate, quite nice. Good roundup sir!
Your such a humble watch collector love your videos.
+diane overlie Thank you so much Diane, very flattered, have a lovely day,
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TGV
The into was on point.
+Awsomeman123321 Thank you :D
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TGV
Great intro! Love the top 5 vids! Your videos are the ones I look forward to the most on RUclips now. Thanks for all your work!
TGV thank you got the great recommendation for the Tissot Visodate. I picked one up last and fell in love with it. I look forward to your future recommendations.
+Curtisvon1 So glad to hear, thank you for sharing that, enjoy it!
More coming soon!
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TGV
great video. keep it up. I'm in love with that visodate but a few of these are catching my eye as well
+WarriorKidd06 Thank you :D
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TGV
When i saw the under $200 watch video and you started talking about the Seiko SKX i bought it right away and im so happy with it. :P
+Kevin Beckers So glad to hear, enjoy it my friend!
Thanks for sharing,
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TGV
Love your videos Tristano…. Have a couple of these, the Alpinist and the Khaki King... Love them both, a couple of my favorites... My Khaki keeps almost perfect time, it's amazing...! Just goes to show you don't have to spend $8,000 or more for a great automatic watch...
I'm new to the channel and really enjoy it. Great videography at the beginning and great review. Thanks TGV!
Hi TGV!
I'm definitely going to watch this video again and again because all watches are really beautiful. I checked out the Alpinist and the Orient Star several times. But I have to give the Hamilton a closer look, too... ;)
Thank you for your inspiration!
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Claus
+Claus-L. Müller (CLMac66) Thank you Claus :D
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TGV
Thanks, great video. I was on the fence between the Alpinist and the Khaki King. I really like the green dial and the hands on the Alpinist. Didn't even know about your #1 . . . now I need to reconsider and do some additional thinking. Thanks again!
hamilton insta-matic for me and you are the reason for that one of your videos convince me 100%
So glad that I picked up the Sarb033 early last year when I did.
A thank you from me as well for the SARB033 recommendation, I love it, it grows and grows on me.
PS. See we share our taste in cars as well, Regency Red Jaguar XJ40 in the beginning, got one myself! :)
Great vid! My first mechanical watch was a Hamilton khaki with a hand winding movement. I always knew i was having an off day when i would forget to wind it. That being said, I have been stuck on the automatic movements recently.
Many thanks mate!
Miles
+Miles Blank Thank for sharing that Miles, automatic are always my faves,
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TGV
This is another great video for those viewers who dont have a lot of cash (retired). I am looking for a light weight dress-type watch for my son's 25th birthday. Tissot 80 vs Presage cocktail (latter is a bit bulky for him, trying to get hold of the Tissot) is where we are at right now. Love the channel. Ignore the fat-git his numbers reflect his tripe
I have the Alpinist (finally persuaded by TGV after 4 years dithering...), and its the most versatile practica, beautiful and commented on piece I've ever owned.. On Canvas for scout camps , hill walking.. back on Tan Leather Aviator for the Sales conference. (and trust me.. it does look good even with a grey suit). Absolutely the poodles privates.... :) and unusually it grows even more on you with ownership....A heritage piece of the future :). Oddly enough two friends who both own Explorer 2's have both bought one as their daily beaters.
My favorites here are easily the Tissot Visodate and the Seiko Alpinist ;)
+Homem das Taças You have good taste, thank you,
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TGV
That intro totally got me in the watch talking mood. Excellent. Loved the psychedelic woman.
+Alex Clark Loved that one too, just had to include it, just so cool,
Thank you Alex,
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TGV
Very good video and very instructive as always , thank you very much for your work and your sharp and smart points of view.
Greetings from a french man living in Germany, big Seiko fan and married to a japanese lady.
+jeanguilefou Wow, what a fascinating story, you sound like a cool chap indeed. Thank you for the very kind words,
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TGV
orient star and hamilton really look very classy and would go with almost anything. But eyeing the seiko subzero. Almost looks like a rolex or tudor. Indeed it looks a lot expensive than it really is. Great vid tgv. cheers!
+joshua liao Thank you Joshua, whats the reference number of the subzero? not familiar with that one.
Cheers,
Best regards,
TGV
My favourites are the Seiko Alpinist, SARB033, and Grand Seiko.
+(。◕‿◕。) KAWAII Great choices, thank you :D
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TGV
+(。◕‿◕。) KAWAII Where can I get a Grand Seiko for $500?
opinions on tissot lelocle? i personally like it better than the visodate but what do you think makes the visodate better?
Ive got the blue handed Orient Star, Alpinist and SARB033. All fantastic watches
I recently just discovered the world of horology and I'm now completely fascinated with watches. The seiko sarb series is going to beat the top of my list thanks to you! Silly noob question though; what does ETA movement stand for? Thanks for this great list and video
Love my Seiko SARB033....can’t beat it for the money and looks sharp on a jubilee bracelet.
Loved the intro with your best friend, walking around NYC! Very cool! The Orient Star .... Who makes the movement ? Good looking watch... My first watch was a Hamilton, back when they were still made in the US, I think! This was a great video!
+Bryan Peeler Thank you! The Orient is completely "in-house" so it is entirely made by Orient themselves.
Just out of interest, do you still have that Hamilton? A USA build Hamilton, very cool.
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TGV
Im 12 and i have been saving money to get a watch for ages. This helped me make a good choice. I think ill get the Tissot
Visodate looks stunning I never been a dress watch fan but these got me big time.
I have got inspired (OK, obsessed) by one cheap watch.
The nature of my work is that Im battering my watch quite often so I decided to look for a cheap one that I wouldnt mind to scratch.
I love divers and I love Seiko (Marinemaster is the best looking diver and Im ready to argue!). I came across Sea Urchin and although I always new about this watch, I somehow sort of overlooked it for its price. But damn! What a lovely watch that is! And I love it all the more for its price! This is my second Seiko and Im gonna get more.
So glad to hear, enjoy it.
Thank you for sharing.
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TGV
Great review! I have the Hamilton and because of your review and the review from 555Gear, I bought a Seiko SKX175. I was fully expecting to have to pay $1000's to have a great collection, but it looks like you don't have to go broke doing it. Though I do have my eye on a Speedy and will have one.
+Postwar Ocean Thank you :D Love 555 gear, great choices.
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TGV
Amazing g review definitely opened my eyes to some new watches. Thank you for all you do and all the help you give us. I always struggle with finding a nice watch on my budget. Thank you.
+Ali Habib You are very welcome my friend, an absolute pleasure! Thank you,
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TGV
Recently bought a Seiko SARX017. Like the SARB033 its a very versatile watch, also Japan domestic market only.
+Harco te Lindert Great choice,
Thank you,
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TGV
Great choices. Totally agree on SARB 033/035 as best watch under $500. Wish I could find a SARB 029 / 031 still!
Really cool intro, NYC+graffiti+chill trip-hop=awesome! And great video as aways. Cheers!
+rings around the saturn Thank you :D
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TGV
I just got my first seiko, sportura snae65 and love it
Great vid. I'd love to see you review the Seiko SKA413 and get your views on it in a future installment.
Also maybe giving more vintage timepieces some love and a regular basis?
Keep up the good work!
The black dial Visodate was my choice for my first automatic. Second choice was the black dial Tissot LeLocle. Then, through your videos I discovered the Seiko SARB series, which impressed me for their quality / price ratio, but I couldn't find any that would totally meet my tastes. So I was going for the Visodate, but later I stumbled on the Seiko Presage SRP467J2, and I was sold. Same quality of the Visodate for 100 Euros less. A few weeks ago I sent you a PM with the pictures of my Presage. :)
***** Thanks! :)
+Kipras Petravičius I've tried it and compared to the Visodate. They're both classy and well made, the Visodate I think is more versatile and can go with less formal clothing, the LeLocle is a bit more dressy and fancy. but still very refined. They have same quality and good ETA movements; price / quality ratio is good, but I think the Japanese like Seiko often cost a bit less and offer same quality, even if they don't look as classy and facy as the Tissots. All in all it's a matter of tastes, the best thing you can do is try them in person and see what you like better. Personally I like better the Visodate over the LeLocle but only because it has day / date; in the end I went for my Seiko Presage just because it costs less.
In this price range you can check out Tissot Visodate and Lelocle, Hamilton Jazzmaster, Seiko SARB033 and 035, Seiko Presage SRP467J2 and J1, Junkers Bauhaus 6050-2 and (but they cost more) Archimede 1950's and Hamilton Intra-matic.
I love the look of that Presage - looks cooler and more interesting than the Sarb033 imo. Hope you’re still enjoying the watch!
Tissot Visodate is great! Love the finish on the rotor, a true heritage piece for a good price :)
+Daniel Murray Thank you Daniel,
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TGV
Excellent taste! I love my green Alpinist!
Always good to see the little rascal Earnest. Keep up the great videos TGV.
+Eric Thank you Eric! :D
Much more Ernie in todays new video.
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TGV
I agree about being the best watch channel. Thank you so much for keeping your videos clean in the language area. Can't say the same for your friends channel Theo and Harris. Too many bleeps for me. I appreciate you keeping your channel above board.
Lovely video Tristano, spot on as always!
Best regards,
Matt.
+Matt H Thank you Matt :D
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TGV
I was considering the Visodate but decided to go with the Le Locle instead. Thinner case, beautiful guilloche dial and one of the most interesting case-backs in the $500 range.
I follow with particular interest your videos, I'm Italian and I'm glad you listen to "opera." If you like Italian products you talk about watches luminor panerai, alfa romeo car and pattada knives. good job
In this video you mention that the Seiko Alpinist is only available in Japan. I'm looking for my 1st Seiko and I think that's the one for me. Where should I be looking - I take it should be online Japan stores, I'm in Oz.
Just a word for Miguel, I have 2 Tissot pieces & the Visodate is one of them. I just love it!
Great video- subscribed.
Cool video, the Tissot Visodate is a watch I have looked at a few times so I am looking forward to hearing what your thoughts are. Cheers.
+Bob FromBrisbane Thank you Bob! It certainly is winner in the looks department.
Look forward to reviewing it.Best regards,
TGV
I would also recomand the Tissot T-Classic Couturier for only 100-130$ more. It is a classic that suits almost any situation. Nice picks though.
Nice video and great choices as usual lol... I'm totally agree with the seiko being the no.1 on the list! I'm also considering getting one soon... Thanks for the vide TGV! Cheers!!!
+hellotabasco You will not regret it my friend,
Thank you,
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TGV