10 Affordable, SNOB PROOF Watches Under $1000 - Seiko, Traska, G-Shock + more... 

As long is its tom, the channel is in good hands. Keep creative and be yourself tom! Leave your own mark!

I like these types of videos because I'm willing to bet that 90% of the public doesn't know crap about watches or the nerdy tech specs. Even if they see a nice looking $30 casio the would think it looks nice and that will be the end of it so you can imagine that, for most, a $500 watch would look amazing to the average Joe. Outside of watch people that are watching these channels, we are a small minority.

The movement in the Mido is their iteration of the ETA Powermatic 80 exclusive to Swatch Group brands including but not limited to, Mido.

I bought a Khaki Field Auto for CAD $740 two years ago (nearly CAD $1,000 now, sheesh), and every single one of my friends couldn’t believe a watch besides Rolex could cost that much. Enthusiasts are a different breed, lol.

That Yema is a looker. I’ve only noticed them for their Superman and skin divers. Thanks for sharing.

Tsuyosa headed in strange new directions...... Tom, you're good, really good

Some really nice watches in there for not a lot of money. Good video.

Enjoyed this video!

I have the Traska GMT… absolutely love it, take it everywhere when I travel. Also should mention it has push button micro adjust on the bracelet.

For a strict field watch I went with a titanium Boldr Venture Carbon ... My Hamilton is a Khaki King. Seiko Pressage should also be on here. The Citizen Tsyuosa is also a lovely release - my preference is for the sub seconds varient.

11mm Gshock is entirely my jam

Mido & Tissot

Just when I swore never to buy another watch ever again!

I hope U-boat doesn't spring a leak and sink. Talking about the submarine of course.

Love my blue dial SNZG11 J1 updated with a domed sapphire crystal and a NH36 movement...

Good picks !

The Mido represents exceptional value. And it’s a great looking watch.

Love the Traskas. Great alternative for an Oyster Perpetual ❤

I love traska watches!!!

Definetly getting a new G-Shock, my old one is so beaten up

Mido is a real great brand,i love the new commander 1959 42mm with cosc certified mouvment,mineral glass,realy good watch,1500$ new but in secondary market you can find it under 1000,i recomand

Did U-Boat decide to leave a bubble in its oil-filled watch so you can use it as a level? Does that count as a complication or a feature?

The only people that say integrated is over or isn't cool don't like it. I don't love all of them but they can and do look good depending.

Great video, Tom. Love this Baltic watch

Great watches..

I buy watches I love regardless of price/manufacturer. If other people don’t like them why would I care.? It’s mine not theirs! I like these videos just not the titles… if you are a watch snob more fool you! 😅

I'm glad that Tom is carrying on

Tom, a suggestion … speak in your lower voice register. Like radio announcers, deeper is better.

Call me weird, but the only watches here that resonated with me were the Yema and the G-Shock. Also whenever I hear "in-house movement" + "80 hour power reserve" all I hear is "disposable" + "Swatch Group". All the same, I love the channel and your videos.

Agreed

I'm glad Citizen and Seiko don't get those idiotic memos.

Finding your voice, no pun intended. Keep on 👍

Tom. Great ideas.

This is the videos that i like.💯👍

My Seiko broke on the first day.

I miss Andrew… 😔

Really enjoyed this video! I did in fact hear about the decline in integrated sports watches, just before i was able to be counted amongst those who had heard about the decline in integrated sports watches.

I would also add Maen and Wise watches. Wise Adamascus is one of the best values for money; very high quality. I would also add the Arken Alterium but I am still waiting on mine. Production is running behind. Kenneth emailed me the beginning of April to let me know that they are still getting through orders from July of 2023 (I ordered in September) so my piece is delayed a bit. The Alterium is full titanium 38mm with a modified Myota with GMT, water resistant to 200m and 13mm thick. Has am and pm indicator with date indicator. For those interested in something new. Can’t wait to get in.

I kinda like the new guy. Andrew is a legend, but now we get him + this…. Just saying.

I missed the price of the Traska's

i'd want that Hamilton if it didn't have that stupid display case back, those things instantly make a watch look like a toy imo

I think Tom is funnier than Andrew.

The traska has 1200 vickers of hardness, not 12000.

Tom rocks

Watchfinder should change it's name to The Tom Zone

👍

Kewl

I’m pretty hard - I must have 1,000,000 vickers of hardness - who wants a fight?

12000 vicars of hardness? Haven't heard of that many hard vicars since the Vatican took on their latest intake of choirboys

Nothing to see here

literally none of these watches are good , ........

That U-Boat is definitely not snob-proof