The Best Watch Under $6000 As Voted On By Subscribers (16-Watch Tournament)
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
- It started with a poll, and your votes, and then a bracket emerged: The 16 best watches under $6,000 or less. In today's video, you will see how all the matchups played out. Be sure to give us your reactions.
Best watches under $6,000: teddybaldassar...
Shop Watches: teddybaldassar...
Written Content: www.teddybalda...
Subscribe To Our Newsletter For The Latest Watch Releases, & Special Offers In Our Shop:
teddybaldassar...
Instagram: www.instagram....
Top Articles On TeddyBaldassarre.com:
50 Luxury Watch Brands You Should Know: teddybaldassar...
10 Affordable Watch Brands And Their Best Watches: teddybaldassar...
Best Watches Under $5,000 Complete Guide: teddybaldassar...
Timestamps
0:58 The playing field
5:33 Round of 16
7:59 Round of 8
9:14 Round of 4
10:07 Final round
11:08 Champion 
Хобби
We really gotta go all the way to the $10k with these tournaments. They're just fun to watch.
Don’t plan on stopping. Definitely a lot to put together to make these happen, but totally agree, very fascinating to put together.
@@TeddyBaldassarre very fun to participate as well. I sometimes take my time and take it a little too serious when I select my 16 watches. 😄
I look forward to that one and subsequent ones. Maybe at the end after the top price grouping there could be a price agnostic open tournament. We could see a $600 Seiko blow a million dollar RM out of the water or something like that due to preferences.
@@TeddyBaldassarre Boring to watch. Not interested in the thoughts of a bunch of numpty subscribers.
@@AllTheHandlesTakenWalmart people that don't know anything about watches would choose a seiko over RM
You should include the winner from the previous round to see how well a cheaper watch would stack up
That'll be the final video
Nah! price range will muddy waters
Why would price range matter in a 'People's Choice' format? I suppose if you say 'unlimited budget' that everyone will go for some insane A. Länge or a Daytona. But as long as you make it about gut feeling / personal preference, it might be fun.
@@riesvanwijngaarden3417 Value! is the principal of savy spending, this is why we have price brackets specificly in luxury items. Say you have a grand seiko and a rolex most people will choose a rolex because of brand recognition but in reality best value is in the grand seiko even their polish is way superior ... same reason we don't do in boxing mayweather vs tyson both on their prime we all know the heavy weight will always beat the lighter weight.
Agree. I’d like to see Omega vs Rolex
A few years ago this would have been the $4000-$5000 tournament 😂
Jeez, Omega’s absolutely slaughtered the competition. I wonder how they’ll fare in the sub 10’000$ categories.
O think they will, since there is no well known brand in between 6000 and 10 000 § category. Rolex starts off way behind the 10 000$ category
@@Pantrax_Zenith, IWC, Grand Seiko, Cartier, Breitling, and Glashutte Original all play here. It’s not just Rolex. In a fair world, Omega would not come out on top.
@@justinjrr Oh? And which of those brands do you feel is superior to Omega in the $5-6k category? And why? And btw, Breitling, Grand Seiko, IWC were all contestants in this, if you watched the vid.
@@bsmithhammer If you read the comment that I was responding to, you would realize that the discussion was around a potential 6-10k bracket.
@@bsmithhammer in a 6-10k bracket, the Cartier Santos and Santos Dumont should crush the Seamaster and Speedmaster. If they allow for watches that are 10k and change, any of the Zenith Chronomasters, and the Glashutte Original SeaQ should dominate the Seamaster and Speedmaster as well. The same goes for the new Grand Seiko White Birch.
I’m guessing the IWC Mark XX 40mm bracelet variation was excluded from the under 6k bracket on a technicality since it’s $6,250 on a bracelet. In reality, it’s only $350 more than the Seamaster. If cool points count for anything, the Mark XX beats the Seamaster all day, every day. I’d also give the Tudor Black Bay Monochrome (jubilee) the nod over the Seamaster for the bracelet. And this is coming from a guy who owns all 3 watches.
1 week into ownership of my Omega SMP 300 Polar on Steel bracelet. Absolutely in love! Couldn’t be happier with it. The micro adjustment is so good. Paid below retail from my AD.
Love the Frederique Constant, the Longines Flyback, and the Tudor Black Bay Chrono. $6000 is about as high a price I can justify.
Longines - now that's a very underrated brand. Such a long history and expansive catalogue and yet it is unfairly perceived as a "mall watch". Hopefully the string of recent hit releases would endear Longines to enthusiasts and elevate the brand.
@@randkjournal I remember when Longines was popular, back in the 60s. They have beautiful designs and reasonable prices.
@@randkjournalI second this
Used in the Olympics
Planing to oder my first mechanical Watch tonight!
Gonna get the new Seiko GMT.
Be sure to watch Teddy’s recent video on what all watch collectors should know (ESPECIALLY on how to set the date on a mechanical watch without damaging the movement). Teddy’s website has the watch you want at the same price as Jomashop and purchasing from Teddy will get you the original manufacturer’s warranty. I plan to buy the same watch you are talking about from Teddy’s website. ENJOY your new watch!!!👍
@@cliffhiggins730 hey I am from Europe ordering from his shop isn't really useful for me.
But I can order from the official seiko Boutique Europe store. So original Warranty is no problem.
And considering the Videos. I binged all of his vids in the recent days and he is the reason I will go with the Seiko haha.
Thank you for the tips tho.
Cannot wait to wear and enjoy it!
Hey thanks for the tip.
I watched all those vids already. They made me go for th seiko lol.
Considering the buying, for me it's better to buy from the erupoean Seiko Boutique directly.
Safes me import duty compared to teddy's shop.
@@HoJSimpson I hear you! The import taxes are tough!!!
The Speedmaster 38 is surprisingly high for a watch I’ve never once seen in the wild, even in smaller wristed East Asia.
Honestly, I have seen more Panerai (tending to be bigger) in Asia than in Europe (excluding Italy).
I'm wearing mine now and absolutely love it. It's perfection.
The blue speed master 38 is very lovely in person, but really really overpriced for what it is
It doesn't rank in discussions with my Omega friends in SE Asia. Left field.
I saw one on a female executive not long ago, looked classy.
The FC is criminally underrated. Beautiful watch with a solid movement. I like the deletion of a minute/second track because it gives it a very clean look.
I like FC a lot, but it doesn't really have the mass marketing like Tudor for example . FC's history isn't that long and the older models before Citizen were controversial. However, nowadays FC makes great watches and has great lines like Manufacture and Highlife. So if FC celebrates its 50th anniversary and has great watches like it does now, it won't be as underrated.
Agreed. I was skeptical of FC at first due to how many were ending up on the grey market at like half off, but looking at just their quality and aesthetics, they're great.
@@AllTheHandlesTaken I think over time as the brand continues to elevate itself and become more recognized they will retain value better.
@@cenekbaca6469 agreed! I’m excited to see where they go
My first FC is a Slimline. Had to go with quartz to get it to make it as slim as possible. The beautiful dial design is what got my attention. I do find that it does not feel robust specifically the sapphire crystal (which appears to be thin and fragile - it might easily shatter). A great inexpensive dress watch nonetheless.
I think the Grand Seiko SBGE201 is the most watch for the money on this list. You get a true GMT sports watch on a bracelet with a rotating sapphire bezel, spring drive, 200m WR and GS superlative finishing. Its size makes it less popular than the other options.
The Omegas here are great watches and understandably popular but never used to be in this price segment until more recently.
At the end of the day there is an abundance of fantastic watches at every price bracket. The real beauty of it all is that a watch is simply a personal choice. Wear what you want happily.
Cool contest and the white dial Seamaster had to be the winner. That said, I’ve never liked the Seamaster bracelets and put my white dial Seamaster on a white Zealande rubber strap which makes that dial “pop” even more.
Good job Teddy
Same
I like the bracelets but I have a larger wrist & my bracelet has gold inserts which I think adds a bit more detail contrast to the rather uniform steel. But yeah...to each, their own.
Agreed. Seamaster on a rubber strap is the best watch ever made IMO
The Speedmaster 38 and a non-dress watch Grand Seiko making it into the top 16 is ultra suspect.
Further, the Spirit Zulu Time beating the Mark XX 36 (bracelet) and the Aqua Terra (strap) beating the Mark XX (strap) is strange to say the least. The Mark XX is an icon.
As an owner of a white dial Seamaster 300, I have no issue with the winner. 😂
Would like to see the winner of the previous price bracket get seeded into the next price bracket to see how it compares.
Interesting concept. Could also do a champion tournament bracket but that could get messy with the variance in price.
@@TeddyBaldassarre
A tournament of all winners against each other.
I would have voted for the Breitling Superocean Heritage 2. I finally bought it last month after wanting it for a few years and it’s just amazing! Excellent quality premium product. Underrated dive watch!
I agree. I own one also.
$1000 Microbrand tournament would be cool to see. Loving theses tournament's ... Thanks Teddy.
I have the top three Omegas in the tournament. Totally agree with the winner!! Nice job Teddy!
Never understand why folks are so bananas for divers. But yeah the whole tournament went down pretty much as expected/desired (except for diver fascination)
I like the aquaterra better…..the seamaster has many things I don’t like i.e. bracelet, unnecessary helium escape valve and ugly crownguards. The speedmaster 38 it features a basic movement so better spend a little more and get any speedmaster professional instead
No one is forcing you getting a seamaster, just go for the Aqua Terra.
Picked up a AMZWATCH's watch as my first watch last month and I’m absolutely in love with it. Perfect size, looks elegant, very comfortable. Now my only problem is holding off from buying more watches so quickly!
The whole series of tournament videos is really fun and entertaining. Keep them coming !
Aqua terra with a bracelet would have beaten the Speedmaster 38 and maybe even the Seamaster 300!
Good point. The strap on that Aqua Terra didn't do it justice.
it would be in the 6k to 7k category with s bracelet
Great brands, quality, movements, and finishing for the price! Tudor, Omega, Breitling, but again, we have to agree that FC is absolutely underrated and Longines have been phenomenal as of recent which puts some of the big names in the dust! 👌🏼
Bought the white dial Seamaster 300 two months ago and it is without a doubt my favorite watch in my collection. It's clearly loved by a lot of watch enthusiasts around the globe. Thanks for doing these competitions, Teddy. Look forward to the next one!
Speedmaster 38 is a sleeper hit. My wife's favorite watch is a Speedy 38 with MOP dial. I'm also starting to see them in the wild. Great choice as an every day all around watch that is not very common. It is a great conversation starter with almost anyone, watch lover or not.
just got m speedy 38 in light blue dial and its a gem you dont see may out there plus it gets compliments from watch lovers and non wtach lovers
I've recently began my obsession as a watch collector. And i must say- out of all the luxury brands I've been researching, for me the AMZWATCH's watches are the most intriguing.
Another great bracket Teddy! I own the white SMP, and I can't take it off my wrist. Incredible piece.
got my 39mm with the white dial on the 3-link "Bader" bracelet watch on MAMACOO 3 weeks ago and am loving it to pieces. Absolute fantastic watch that wears super comfortable on my 6.75 inch wrist. Chose the 3-link over the 5-link bracelet for the toolless quick adjustment. Way more comfortable than my Longines Hydroconquest 41 mm.
Wow, I was a bit surprised the Speedy didn’t Take top honors. I am proud owner of Both the Speedy and SMP 300m Polar, as a matter of fact My SMP300 arrived just 4 days ago, Thank you Teddy and your team for making that Happen. I couldn’t stop looking at it all week LOL. Very much enjoy these type of Videos. Think 7-8000 category will have to include Rolex, So more Omega’s and Grand Seiko’s. Will be fun to see how that plays out.
Absolutely NOT surprised that Omega dominated this bracket. They aren't cheap, but they are a lot of value for money.
Love the weekend brackets, Q&A’s, and collection videos. Funny I’ve been looking hard at the white dial Seamaster Diver 300 the past couple weeks!
Love these tournaments! Keep ‘em coming for all of the price ranges. Cheers 🥂
This certainly made my day, as I just purchased the white dial SMP 300M, just three weeks ago! I bought it on the SS bracelet and had the AD order the black OMEGA strap with buckle, which is on my wrist while I am typing this, with a big smile on my face!!! I am headed to Florida right now to dunk this piece in the Gulf of Mexico! Thanks for this awesome tournament, Teddy!!!😁
This is a fun concept that should inform watch geeks. There are some stunning Grand Seikos over the $6K mark. There are some good entry level Omegas just under $6k. Tudor is pretty much all in at the $5k to $6k range but doesn't offer the "wow" of the Grand Seiko. Omega opens a door forward.
I have a feeling Omega and the Seamaster are on their way to doing what Rolex and the Submariner did. Make history.
I freaking love my seamaster diver 300. So excited to see it on top. I had a feeling it would!
Teddy you tha man !!! As someone in the market with an open mind, this is the best north star guide I have found.
we need a best under 7k,8k,9k and 10k and then a 15k and so on, we are over excited for these tournaments.
The Sea Master 300 is my favorite daily. No 2 is my Aqua Racer Professional 300 GMT in blue and white. No 3 while I have more expensive Seikos the Seiko 5 Automatic Sport in black and orange dial and band. Every watch enthusiast should have a Seiko 5 . And if you really feel a need for more , the Alpinist is a awesome choice!
Amazing video! Just helped me decide for my first luxury watch. Great work Teddy and team
Please continue to sub-$10K range!!! The moment the video started, I knew the winner will be the Omega Diver 300M, not just because I own one, but because it’s just a beautiful watch and worth every penny and more in that price range. Love watching your videos, Teddy!!! ❤
I'd prefer a $60 and under one
@@sharpe8888😂
Great options under $6K - having said that, it’s sad to think that if this video happened just a few years earlier you would’ve had options like the hesalite speedmaster, Oyster Perpetual and GS snowflake on here too! Watch prices are getting too high 😢
Omega offers unrivaled quality for a reasonable price. It's somewhat attainable for most, unlike Rolex, AP, Patek and some of the other heavy hitters. Glad to see that 3 of the top 4 watches were Omegas and the other was a Grand Seiko, which is another great value in watch making.
Outstanding video.I have to go with the AMZWATCH, especially with that green dial as my favorite
Definitely need to do a 10k-12k tournament
We all know the submariner is gonna win that but no point cause no one can buy that now
@@soumyonath911 I dunno, GMT is in that segment too. But that's assuming a retail grab which is hard.
My personal 'Would I buy one?' list: Tank Francaise: No. SuperOcean Heritage: Yes. Panerai Luminor: Maybe. Fred Constant: No. Breitling TopTime: Yes. Grand Seiko GMT: No. IWC Pilot:No. Breitling Navi: No. Tudor Pelagos: Yes, but not the left hand. Grand Seiko: No. IWC XX: No. Longines Spirit: Yes. Another GS: No. Tudor BB Chrono: Yes. Omega Speedy: Yes. Omega Aquaterra: No. Omega Seamaster diver: No. Guess I'm REALLY picky!
I just got a rose gold 2 tone longines hydroconquest today. I got it for £950. Its probably the best tool watch i could ever ask for
Tudor BB Chrono has to be the most value for the price with Breitling's B01 movement with a Syloxi silicon hairspring from Rolex at €5.100. The Seamaster Diver 300 is currently €6.500, so it's competing above its price bracket. Just a few years ago, the same watch cost new $4.300. It was the best bang for the buck then, but not anymore.
If my memory is correct, Omega dominates under 6k, Tudor under 4k, Longines under 2k
6k may check rolex explorer too
Seiko and tissot dominates the
@@lcg3816 MSRP is like 7k now. It would go in the next price category. Rolex OP is close, though, at ~6k.
@@Jmmm19 maybe throw Hamilton in there too
Yes please, continue. Interested to see what will happen all the way up to 15 and 20K watches 😊
I have own both the Aquaterra and the 300 m and its no surprise that this pieces came as far in this tournament, love them both beautiful
Me too. Both are great watches.
Been watching your videos for a while now and was inspired to start a collection. Started with the AMZWATCH, its specs for price and clean looks, now am looking for a dress watch to add.
my picks are IWC mark XX and Breitling avenger 42
Great watch. I have it for 5 years and I am sure that it is still best choice in the category. For every occasion. Must have watch 😍
A tournament is an objective sports or game competition. Polling some people online about which watch they like isn't a "tournament" even if you narrate the polling results like a live sports commentator but it's fun 😂
Incredibly surprised the Speedy 38 did as well as it did. Glad to see it though. I’m a huge Omega fan.
Will you do a tournament with the winners of all price categories? 🙏
Great video Teddy. Next tourney should be 7-10k price range. A lot of heavy hitters in that price range that would make the voting interesting.
Examples:
- Speedmaster Hesalite vs Sapphire Sandwich
- Rolex Datejust vs Omega Globemaster
- Cartier De Santos vs Grand Seiko White Birch
- Zenith Defy Skyline vs Breitling Premier
This price tier would make for the most interesting matchups as most people’s “grail watches” fall in that price category.
I second this!
@@Sumtin_Randumbyes! It opens it up for more competition for sure.
This tournament is great but does seem like marketing plays a huge factor in the decision. I may be wrong. Omega makes stellar watches but the choices were pretty vanilla. Which should be expected when doing any poll. Would love to see a $5-6k and 9-10k contest of microbrands.
Yes, you have to continue. 6-7, 7-9, 10-12, 13-16, etc. all the way up to 100k+
Yes, Teddy! Way to make watches so exciting in these battles.. eager to see Rolex, Omega and more IWC compete!
Omega is gonna kill it again in the next game of 7000
Beautiful watch Diver 300. I'm getting it next week in Blue with rubber strap. Can't wait.
Look at the Diver 300m beating the Speedmaster. That's awesome. My favorite watch. I always thought that the Speedmaster was more popular.
Just looking at Baume et Mercier mentioned by you. Nice watches!
Fully agree! The Omega SMP is one of the best watches around. For Rolex, I am not sure if it's fair. It is not really feasible to compare a Rolex at MSRP since the possibility of actually getting one at that price is low. I think the point of these comparisons is to imagine if you had that amount of money burning a hole in your pocket what would you get. I mean it's all fun and all but in the end, this could lead to an actual purchase decision. And when that happens, Rolex is not really a contender if you cannot get one at that price. But I would definitely want to see the next level up.
Up to R10k should do, above that we can't afford 😂. We need to vote from experience. It took me 3 years to save for the white SM 300m. Sold everything except the CW 12 nebula purple ti. The SM worth it 👌
I love these tournements! They are nearly as entertaining as Jelle's Marble Runs.
I have some pretty remarkable watches including the SMP300 … For the money (grey) nothing beats it.
Love these bracket vid’s! Keep ‘em coming!
Love this tournament style format Teddy - keep 'em coming!!
It had to be the Seamaster... the only thing is I just don't get on with Omega bracelets! Obviously you can swap them out. Can't argue the 38mm Speedy is a great size though, I'm glad they make it.
Looking elsewhere to Omega, I wish the Navitimer got further, love them.
Worthy winner and a great format. Keep 'em coming, and yes please have a grand finale with the winners from each price category. 👍
Yes, please include Rolex against watches from other brands. Would be fun to watch the results
This is making me feel more justified in recently buying the Skyflake as my first and only luxury watch 😊
The Spirit Zulu flyback is a beautiful watch but the case is absurdly thick at 17mm! My limit is 15. The new 39mm Titanium GMT variant deserves this spot instead. Looks almost identical, perfect size, way more useful complication, and cheaper at under $5k (which I realize is not the bracket but why spend more if it’s not needed)
Would love for these tournaments to keep going. So many possibilities past $10k with Glashutte, Patek, Rolex, Zenith, and Lange. Would also love to see under $500 and maybe even $250 tournaments
Awesome video. Keep it up all way to $10k!
it's no surprise SMP300 just dominates in this price range - meta certificate, anti-shock, amagnetic > 15000 gauss, ceramic bezel and dial, double AR coating, brand heritage. Specs wise, it is superior to submariner making it the most robust mechanical diver in the world, but at 1/3 the price of a sub. How do you even argue with this?
A third? Sub is £9k, Seamaster £5600.
@@kfkwAL7 market value, the value people actually pay. Nobody can buy a sub at retail and nobody will buy a seamaster at retail
@@kfkwAL7either way it’s a better watch for less.
Better than the Submariner? Not a chance buddy. Terrible bezel action. Where's like a brick and Omega use parts made in China. That's right the lame Swatch group has been outsourcing from China for years. Unlike Rolex that's 100p Swiss made, Better bracelet, Better bezel, triplock crown. The anti magnetism argument is pointless since Rolex aren't getting magnetized.
@@lonewolfemcquade8133 If you read carefully, I was referring to specs - the techical aspects of the watch, not ergonomics. Yes the bezel action is terrible and the wearability is inferior.
I'd like to see you continue with the gamification. I think asking for the most desired luxury watch at 10,000-15,000 would be an epic battle.
I love this series, immediate comment and like, I saw the $1k one and loved it! Seems $6k is the next, has there been another? Should do $20k next!
Well at least the luminor got in, I knew it was going to be a less popular choice but I can't help but love it. it's so singular
Agree all day that the SMP300M Diver is the king of this price point.
Seamaster was my guess right from the off. Unfortunately when the budget increases, the branding itself becomes a measure to the decision making for most too. I was hoping for an IWC Mark XX n Omega Diver final. Longines as well only had 1 representation, I suppose most do not see Longines in this category? I have a soft spot for Longines due to its history in particular they were one of the dirty dozen; they were once neck n neck with Rolex.
Would be cool to see a bracket with all the tournament winners go at it. Also, all second place finalists should get a bracket too!
I like the watch I got from MAMACOO. That rubber strap combo looks really cool! Been wearing it since last year and love every minute of it.
These would be even better if you did them by watch category (diver, dress, field, GADA, etc.). As a Skyflake owner I feel like we got robbed, lol.
Surprised to see the Speedy 38 as finalist, I've no violent objections 😂😂 And that IWC auto 36mm .. help.. I just cannot ignore it any longer 😂😂
My personal picks from this group is a 3 way tie between the Frédérique Constant, the aqua terra and the sky flake which would probably be my #1 if you forced me to pick.
A suggestion, if I may. Someone has probably already suggested it, but it would be cool to do this in watches that actually are crossshopped. Only chronographs in a tourney, or only 38mm dress watches, etc.
SMP 300 cost £5600 in the UK! The the exchange rate is .76 on the dollar
You must continue. Glad to see people pay attention to color and design
Great video, but I actually like the previous format of displaying watches side to side more(I get that it requires having these watches hands-on, but it's just way better)
You should conduct a similar experiment/poll but by editing out the brand names off of the watches and see how people vote.
I guessed the winners all correctly, even the upsets. I would've picked the speed master over the sea master without hesitation, but I knew the sea master has more crowd appeal
The navitimer should have gone deeper in the tourney. JMHO.
Excellent episode. Big thumbs up for this channel!! 👍
ya, this was interesting, first time Ive seen this matchup here. Nice. Keep on.😀
The problem with the bracket system is that there is bias created in the pairings.
Omega deserves to win although I like all these watches and I would say Tudor is 2nd best in this price range but Omega is all the watch you would ever need, the perfect watch.