10 Best Watches Under $100 That Even Snobs Respect - Casio, Seiko, Timex, G-Shock, Orient & More
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- Today I'm joined by watch expert and entrepreneur Marc Frankel of Long Island Watch for a brand new #WatchTalk episode about the best watches under $100 that even watch snobs respect. Whether you're buying your first watch, watch shopping on a budget, searching for a quality timepiece at an affordable price, or looking to add something fun to your existing collection, this video is for you. From Casio, Seiko and Timex, to G-Shock, Orient, Swatch and more, we explore a variety of brands and their best-value options offering not only great functionality, but also true historical and horological significance that even the most ardent watch snob will find hard to deny. We also share a peek at the upcoming Islander X The Urban Gentry collaboration, celebrating more than two years of our monthly watch talk series. Join us for a fun and laidback discussion all about enjoying the affordable side of watch collecting, because you don't need to spend a lot of money to own a cool, high-quality watch. What's your favorite watch under $100? Please share in the comments below!
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As someone who is trying to not purchase anymore expensive watches as I don’t wanna get into debt anymore this video is a blessing!!!
interesting about Bertucci.
First here, thanks to my Seiko. It always runs fast.
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Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
Great comment! First time I've heard that one 🤣👏🏼
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Oh... perfect! 😄
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My late dad was presented with a Seiko 5 automatic from Hitachi in 1967.After the first Japanese Turbine instalation on the African Continent at the Athlone Power Station ,Cape Town.That Seiko was still running up until 1994.I think a general service and it would still be working to this day.
For me, value Casio can’t be beat. I had the early ones, pre g-shock; but in 83 I got a rather physical job and I broke 2-3 watches. I bought a g-shock and what a game changer for me. I wore g-shocks from 84-2018. I still have them, I just just can’t get myself to throw any of them away. They are beat to hell, but they just keep going. I did try and buy the Ironman timex and it broke in a week at work, never again. I have a bunch of Invicta watches, nice looking and feels so nice and you can buy so many at a reasonable price. I’m a bigger guy and I like bigger watches. I stopped wearing watches when I retired. I’m glad to see your list since 95% if not 100% of my watch brands made your list. Casio, Invicta, Swatch and Seiko.
One of the nicest watches I've purchased at under $100 is a Wenger field watch. Victorinox's value brand watch company. They have several models in that range and for the money you get Swiss quartz, sapphire coated glass, and a decent strap.
Actually Wenger was Victorinox knife competitor until Victorinox bought Wenger.
TGV, I sometimes go out and visit a community of traditional French Benedictines who live in Oklahoma, and you will be pleased to know that they wear F91Ws under their habits. They are modestly priced and durable and good for working in the fields or praying in the choir stalls.
Casio Marlin is a great value. $60msrp with 200m water resistance and perfect size plus date window. Picked up a couple at Walmart when they were closing their jewelry counter for $11ea!
I got 3 Casio Duros "marlin" for 15$ each .... absolutely a great watch for the money .... I'm actually wearing mine this morning on a seiko jubilee bracelet...
If only casio made the duro in 42mm or 41mm with shorter lugs with a 20mm band I purchased it and sold it right away.
@@richardbosh4522 the 44mm fits my wrist very well. But I agree, a 39-40mm would be nice…
@@richardbosh4522 I've got pretty skinny wrists (alas that the rest of me aint this skinny any more :D ) and the Duro isn't that bad. Yeah it's a big watch but the lugs are pretty short and they turn down, so it doesn't feel as big as it is on the wrist.
I picked up the black Casio Duro a few weeks ago on sale for $35 and love how it looks, how easy it is to read, and its usability as a timer. Great list!
From where
I love the hourly casio beep!
As a professional poker player it reminds me once an hour to get up from the table and move around to keep my attention, mind & body in peak performance mode. It's especially helpful in 8-12+ hour grind sessions.
As a sleep technologist, I despise the hourly beeps; I've had too many sleep studies ruined because of the disruption it causes .... but I love it during the daytime.
Don't keep your beeping watches in the bedroom.
The hourly beep is so strangely satisfying. A reminder that time is passing, and you know what time it is without even looking!
I would wipe your ass out at the table
@@jackdavis7438 When at work, the first of couple of hourly beeps simply remind you that you have that many more hours to endure.
When u guys do something together its always a biggest pleasure to watch. Idk any other ppl on RUclips, not only around watches, but in general, who got so great chemistry and both so intelligent and just so so nice to watch and listen. Big thanks to you two guys! Simply the best content about watches
Great video guys, looking for more soon.
I just picked up an SNKK27 on a whim (A blue and yellow "Speed Racer" Seiko 5) off Amazon because the price dropped to $65 for a bit and have been blown away by it. The dial finishing and quality match some much, much more expensive watches I have. It's got so much personality. Like my DW290 (bought at TGV's recommendation and well loved) it's a testament to the fact that price and worth are not the same thing.
The quality on a Steeldive SD1970 is impressive and for under $100 one could say it blows my mind!
"Blows my miiiiind." Love it guys. You have such great chemistry and I never fail to be entertained.
Great video! I have almost 100 Casio's in my collection and 80 of them were under $100 AUD. And for me the MDV-106 and 107 Duros are the piece de resistance of the lot👍😍
eikes. How many wrists do you have? Right one. So what's the point of having 100 useless watches? lmao
@@jankay8569 Man, if you weren't a penis I'd bother responding to your nonsense. But clearly you are so I won't..
@@jankay8569 its a sickness that you can be thankful you don't have. Lmao
@@jankay8569 I mean most people have two lol
I have 3 duro’s: $35 for blue, $15 for black & gold & $15 for classic black. The black is my favorite-seconds hand hitting the marks perfectly & rotating bezel having no play whatsoever. I put an orange silicone band on for awhile, but went back to the black resin strap for the diver look instead of looking more like a fashion watch. I don’t see why so many people have a problem with the stock resin band? I find it perfectly comfortable & I feel a diver watch should be on this type of band since it’s supposed to be exposed to water. 🔥
Awesome video as always. One of my favorite Casio's that is routinely overlooked is the MTP-S120L-3AVCF. It's a solar field watch for under $100 bucks. Stainless steel case and screw down case back, 100m WR, 42mm case with 22mm lugs. Beautiful, brushed, fixed bezel that reflects light quite elegantly. The strap it comes with is garbage but the watch itself looks stellar on Nato straps. I love it.
Wow, that one is really my style. Thanks for the tip! Adding it to my wishlist.
TUG got me into watches by recommending Seiko many years back, saving for my collection but he saved me from the fashion house watch pain!
So happy to hear, thank you for sharing that, enjoy your Seikos!
Best regards,
TGV
Part of the beauty of the 40mm Invicta Pro Diver is that is available in easily 40+ color combinations. There's at least 25 dial colors. Case & bracelet combinations include Stainless Steel, Two-tone, Gold tone, Black, IP Blue and Iridescent. They're now available with color matching canvas straps.
These watches are accurate and reliable. At one point in time I had 18 in my collection; all different.
Here's a tidbit a lot of people don't know: If the model# ends with "ob", it has a coin-edge bezel. If not, the bezel is scalloped.
You guys look like Willim Defoe and Mr. Bean 🤣🤣
And that's a compliment.. great video guys
Festina is probably a bit harder for Americans to acquire, but if you like smaller, classic and dressier watches, I think you should consider one of them. The Festina Extra 1948 looks a bit like a cheap Chinese 5$ watch at first glance, but it's a really well made beauty once you got it in your hands. Add 50$ if it was another brand. If you like tank style, they have the F20464 from the Classics series. This one is also a really well made beauty and it has a proper two hands movement too. No cheating here.
Blows my mind!!! Btw, yeah, that Abalone monster sold out months ago! 😂
Ooooooh!!! I am rather excited for this next watch, CAN'T WAIT!!! Your design language with Marc's design and ability to execute excellent watches is really going to be something!!
That invicta is incredible value.
Thanks for another great episode
I remember buying the SNKs for $45! Then they were $55, then $60, then $75, and then $85, then over a hundred dollars!
I got my first mechanical/automatic watch this Xmas from my wife, the 38mm Orient Bambino and I’m absolutely loving it!!! Such astounding value and it looks phenomenal. Looks like a $10K piece. Just wanting a nicer band :)
Glad to see the comments about Seiko. Helped me to decide to hold off on adding one to my collection.
One thing I love about the casio f91w is that for the Ballon D'or award ceremony a few years ago. All the football players were wearing RM's, Rolexes, AP, Pateks, pick your brand...
Robert Lewandowski was wearing a casio f91w gold plated for about £50. And made more of a statement than a different footballer who might have been wearing an Uber Complication with bells and whistles, with an alert to tell you to stop wiping.
Just, a casio. factory gold plated strap.. **chefs kiss**
As a kid in the 80s, the Ironman Triathlon was my watch. I can't help but smile whenever I see one. In fact when my wife wanted to buy me a watch a few years back, to her horror I picked out an Ironman :)
Love your picks gents. I love my under 100 dollar quartz watches. I love my Timex, Casio G-Shocks. I notice a lot of the lower end watches have plenty of character to them that more expensive watches tend not to have.
The watch nerd level in that room was full 100 and I'm here for it
Because of you I'm dropping by my AD tomorrow to see if he still has DW290 in stock. I get them for around $32. While watching this video i was actually wearing one. Great video as always. 👍👍👍
Another great option under 100 dollar is the Seiko SACM171 , it uses a HAQ calibre 8J41 (which is accurate to +10 second per year) It has a beautiful white textured dial , reminiscent of the GS Snowflake. They often sell under 100 dollars on auction!!
Outstanding suggestion, very cool watch indeed.
Thank you Thomas, nice one indeed, I was totally not aware of it!
Best regards,
TGV
I don't know where you're finding examples under $100. I can't find one for less than $275.
I've bought more than one of the same watch before a few times because I liked them so much.
The Invicta Rolex homage is so convincing and that means you have to look closely to discover it's not a real Submariner. That means you're likely to be mugged in the street for an Invicta, which is ironic.
Another excellent video and lovely to meet both of you at the Wind Up Watch Show last weekend too! I love my sub $100 classic G-Shock DW5600E perfect for cleaning those leaves out of the gutter this time of year 🍂 🍁
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Always a pleasure,
Thank you my friend!
Best regards,
TGV
The absolute best watch duo on the internet. 👏 And you guys got me hooked on Casios and I can't thank you enough 😛
Agreed
Much respect for both of their opinions. Based my collection on these two guys.
when I was in the R.A.F in the 80's I went through a few of the Casio F-87W watches which were a favourite on Station because we used to get them free at a local Petrol Station if we bought £10 of Petrol. They were good watches
Cheap watches are hugely important to our hobby. My favourite watches are F91W Casio, an old 35mm dressy Enicar watch, 5600 G shock, ( and Hamilton pilot pioneer which i don't own yet and its more than $100, but it'll be my next piece for sure)
I've sold my omegas and an iwc but keeping those cheaperv watches.... they're light, affordable, beautifully thin (OK maybe not the g shock) and have never lost me huge money and given guilt and regrets like the expensive watches I've bought and sold
One of my all time favorites is my very understated analog Seiko quartz that comes in at just under 5-1/2mm thick. Makes it under the cuff even if the shirt's a little too small. :D
Finally! The collaboration we've all been waiting for!
You can get some very nice Rotarys for under £100 and Accurist is a brand worth a check surprisingly. However love what both of you have picked.
YESSSSSSS!!!! So true, excellent choice Steve, thank you so much. There was a time even the Sherlock Holmes Rotary Canterbury was under $100. I think they might even still be under $200, not abad at all.
Best regards,
TGV
This is a really good point - more recognisable in the uk probably, but sub 100 accurist or limit, and then around 1-150 rotary. Rotary in particular is not without heritage and they do a nice navitimer tribute you can get for 150 ish.
I just got the Casio Back to the Future Marty McFly watch just for fun for my 40th birthday a couple months ago. I wear it every day on my left wrist and my wear my other watches on my right wrist. Great video as always.
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Amazing choices! The F-91W is an unbeatable classic as well as the 5600 and Duro, although Casio should offer a smaller Duro since Columbus. That Bertucci caught my attention positively. About the Orient 3 Stars, they are extremely famous in Brazil; they dominate the mechanical niche and the market for vintage pieces - most of them in very unique shapes and bold dials - remains very healthy and very attainable too. Regarding Swatch, i would love to see these retro-80s-90s Swatches inundating the watch world.
fake F-91w???? blows marc's mind???? China even make fake eggs which are way way cheaper!!!!
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38 mm duro would sell like hot cakes
On duty in the morning, time for bed ……. Gotta watch this first 🤦♂️. Great content, loving the diversity on the channel. Subtle salute from Blighty to Marc for his recent efforts regarding duty costs to the Uk. Thanks as always - onward and upward 🙏
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I think everyone should have the square G in their rotation.
IMO the best watch period, sub $100
Hi both I have recently come across the American brand Armitron after watching a review on the Armitron 'Rubik' digital watch compared with the Casio F91 which cost under £50 on Amazon US. As I live in the UK this brand is unknown as they only produce watches for the US market. It's amazing that the "Rubik' is fully stainless steel when a Casio stainless steel watch in the A1000 series costs over £100 unless you are lucky enough to get one for less in a sale brand new.
I looked into other watches in the Armitron range and came across the Armitron 'Ridgemont' model No.20/5453NVSV which is an analogue/digital watch for under £50. I ordered this watch from Amazon Global Store and the watch is truly a wonderful value for money one.and similar to the Casio one I already own except the Armitron has a fully stainless steel case and strap with increased water resistance of 50M instead of the Casio with 30M. The bracelet even though it is a cheap similar to a Casio at this price point is more comfortable then any of my Casio's in my collection. It would be great to hear a review on the Ridgemont or some of their other watches from the brand. Thanks for your review of the watches you chose in this video and I look forward to seeing more like this. Regards to you both from here in the UK.
Thank you for giving the invicta pro diver some love
Thank you TGV again for such a wonderful interview with Mark along with such great watch discussions! I’m always excited when I see an interview or watch discussion with you together because I get to relax from my daily life hassle and enjoy the humor and expertise of listening to wonderful watch enthusiasts!! Thank you so much for taking so much time developing such wonderful watch content and an overall positive community!! I hope that you and Mark are staying healthy and well!! Like you always say, “onwards and ever upwards”! Have a wonderful day!! Thank you so much again!! (Nick L) ❤❤❤👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🦖🦖🦖🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹⏱⏱⏱🌊🌊🌊
That Sportsmatic tip was the gem of the show. Now that's something worth getting.
I love the original Casio Calculator watch. Only $20, thin, light, nerd cool, Back To The Future, Breaking Bad… ICONIC.
Fun episode, I’m a low end watch guy, and appreciate you two sharing your love for the sub $100 price point.
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The Casio AE series, I have the royale 1200, the 1400, and the 1000. All below 100$👌🏻
I like the pillows with the traditional Turkish patterns, especially the middle one. Good taste.
I know it's not PC at the moment but historically I would throw Vostok in this list.
I have a G Shock 5600 I purchased in the mid 80’s and it’s still working. It has a metal case and metal screw down case back. I had a little trouble finding the right battery and the outer case is kind of brittle and missing a couple of small pieces but it still works. I keep in the bathroom now.
There is a secret combination of button pushing for the F91W that will cause it to display “Casio.” To tell if it’s original.
You guys rock! Always love the energy when you get together. Keep them coming!
You should look at the Casio ae2100wd. I rarely hear people talk about it. It is in the world timer series so more features than you can shake a stick at..200m water resistance, 10 year battery etc. It also has a metal bezel unlike other modern casios in the same price range, and can be sourced with a metal bracelet. Makes for a nice alternative to a g shock I think.
I enjoyed this video so much. I googled Orient 3 star because of this and I like the one with Tiffany dial ☺️
I do the same thing, buy multiples of my favorite watches. I've got three GW-56 King G-Shocks - different colors (they ended production). I've got three Seiko SRP-637s - different colors (they ended production). I've got two Citizen Eco-Drive divers; BN-0150 (black) and BN-0151 (blue). They still make these; I just love the watch.
So cool to see two posters on the wall for Nicolas Winding Refn films: "Pusher" and "Bronson"🤟☺️🇩🇰🇩🇰. Excellent films!
The synergy you two guys have really "BLOWWWSSSSS MOIIII MOOIIIINNNDDD"!!! :) Thanks for another fun and genuine video :) All the best to both of you.
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Perfect video for me! I just started to look to buy my first "casual" everyday watch that does not break the bank! (I do own a Garmin Fenix for hiking and sports, and that one broke the bank lol)
It's crazy to see SNK809s go for like $100-150 now when they were just $70-80 a year or two ago. Great lil watches. The Orient Tri Stars are also decent for automatics though they've got that lil tick to em and don't always come well tuned but c'est la vie. I do love my Casio F-91WC and calculator watch.
I love the Alien sound bites, homie and all the intros.
Who made the watch that Ted Danson wore on Cheers? I’ve seen that question asked before, but no one seems to know what brand and model it is. The white dial, rose gold wristwatch with the large clasp just on the top. Very unique but an eye catcher.
Fantastic episode many people think that only expensive watches are any good. l've got expensive watches, but l'm obsessed with wearing my GShock 7900 s. l've the white one and the rescue red. I just love wearing them each cost me about £60. The white is 6 years old and still on the original battery. The red was used off eBay but mint condition. I'd dearly love to be able to get a mint / new yellow one. Re release Casio please.
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Thank you for sharing your appreciation for the Dw290. I bought mine when they first came out, without having viewed..🤔never noticed it being on mission impossible. It's my "head out to the bush" watch.
My other favorites are:
-(wearing) seiko snk809
-swiss quartz tritium "carnival"
-homage submariner "deep sea" made by Pagani Design.
I love watchin you guys nerd out on timepieces! Keep doing collaborations great content and great energy
Just so you all know, I went swimming with my orient tristar at a pool party and it was fine!!! I couldn't believe it!!!!! I didn't find any info online about water resistance testing and I'm just telling you all they can take a dip for a good hour! Always check the crown before submersion.
The two of you guys are an inspiration to me as a watch collector.
I have the original Timex Ironman with Indiglo. I believe I bought it new in 1991. The watch has bee on my regular rotation for 30 years and is in mint condition. Last year I saw a guy wearing a new version with "SHOCK" printed on it. After a little bit of research on the interwebs I found the Timex T5K195 Full-Size Ironman Endure 30 Shock Watch. I bought mine on Amazon for $45.00. In my opinion; this watch has a much easier digital display to read than anything else on the market. If your in the market for a G-Shock, I suggest you check out the new SHOCK resistant Timex line.
lol Thank You Marc for sponsoring this vid since these collabs are by far my favorite vids to watch here 😁
Love this video. Because you guys are not judge mental about cheaper watch’s.
Fantastic Episode... Much more of these .. YES PLEASE
Just a brilliant 'down to earth' review on some amazing and affordable 'bargain basement watches', I have a modded Invicta Pro Diver with the Miyota movement and just love it, please keep these co-lab videos coming!
I’m glad they put Invicta on the list. The Invicta come from three places of manufacture , Switzerland , Japan and China. Stay away from the Chinese ones and your good. They are a handsome watch. Many different styles, nice weight and feel. Thanks for the video
But the ones in China are obviously going to be the cheapest and most likely the ones featured on this list.
Blue Duro + Blue PO bezel + engineer strap (again, all under $100) = super sharp casual dress watch. Also a 2-tone strap for 2-tone Duro
I recommend the Casio tough solar, about 35 dollars almost as durable as a g shock and never needs a battery.
If you shop around, you can get some Casio G shocks with tough solar and atomic time keeping for under $100....they definitely bring good value and functionality....and good video...keep up the good work 👍💯👍
The intro was great! Totally TGV style. Fun video with Islander I’m thinking the war room is needing a refresh though.
Had to replay that opening a few times, love the sounds of the computer from Alien, and fantastic watches too as a bonus!
As usual, enjoyed the vid with the both of you.
A few years ago I had the SNK809 on the bracelet. I don't recall if it was a video by Marc but, someone posted a video featuring the 809 & the 3 other colors on straps. I posted a comment that the 809 was available on a bracelet as I had one and provided the part #.
This video was so fun to watch. Great synergy between two of you. So interesting getting this information in such good way. Subscribed
The DW290 looks best with the green rubbed off.
I bought mine after seeing your first video and removed the green with nail varnish remover.
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These two look like a couple guys you wouldn't want to bump into in a dark alley... because you'd end up spending all your money on great watch deals! 😄
I felt like wearing two watches during the video
My bertucci and my Invicta pro diver! You guys are great!
9:18 that BLOWS MY MIND
Hi Tristano hope you and your good lady are well and safe. Love the opening titles and I heard the Alien speaking in the music from the movie ''Alien'' nice touch my friend.! x
I just watched The Italian Job for the first time in years this week. The G Shock is featured prominently in that as well.
My two super heroes in a joint video… always a joy! Just trying to figure out which one is Superman and which one is Batman.
Hi: I have a Orient Three Star Vega. And, yes can order direct from Orient USA. I've been very impressed with the quality for a watch that is just a tick over 100 bucks. Orient will give you a list of authorized sites to order from to keep the warranty in place. Ordering from sites other than these will have no warranty in the USA.
You guys are great together. My favorite collaboration.
Marc, the Bertucci will work with other straps. I took an exacto knife to an Islander EWB to get the stitches out, looped it through my Bertucci lugs and sewed it back together by hand. It’s great. I have every watch on the list except an actual swatch and the invicta. I have been watching too many of you guys’ videos.
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My Top 7 Budget Watches: (1) Dive: Casio Duro; (2) Everyday: Seiko SNXS79J1 or SNKL23; (3) Field: Militado ML07; (4) Dress: Orient Bambino or Timex Marlin; (5) Seiko SSK003 GMT; (6) Chrono: Dan Henry 1962 Racing; (7) Digital: Casio AE1200WH-1A.
I bought my 14yo son an snk 809 for his birthday, his first ever automatic watch 😊
The guy looks like Mr.Bean.
Did you mention the Lorus, pulsar and alba lumed dial field watches?
They still get respect.
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Maaan y’all remember the little rubber band for swatch to protect the face😍😍😍😍👍
This entire video just BLOWS MY MIIIIND.
My Trinity is
1. SEIKO SNK809
2. CASIO F91-W/A158-W
3. Vintage golden square Citizen Gold flake dial 💪🙏