Teddy, thanks for making videos for us folk without tens of thousands to splash on luxury watches. Watch enthusiasts don't have to drop thousands to own incredible timepieces with a rich history and impressive quality. I absolutely love that Baltic watch... may need to pick that up in the future!! Videos like this is what got me into watches in the first place!!
Great comment! Too often most videos on RU-vid about watches are all focused on Rolex, PP, AP, VC and other very expensive brands that most of us cannot ever afford.
Here we go, 1. Rolex Submariner 2. Richard Mille all of them 3. Cartier Tank, classic design, but doesn’t say it’s $10K to $35K 4. Omega deVille - all the quartz movements for ridiculous prices 5. Omega Constellation- quite a few of them 6. AP - Royal Oak 7. Many Tags 10. Hublot… missed it the first time 😂
@dgdave2673 what about Hublot? Don't they have watches for like £10k with a Selita movement? Also, I think Nomos should be on that list too, although they are quite tasty in design, they also kinda look a bit generic. I think because of fashion watches often look a bit similar. I do like Nomos a lot because of their extreme anti-bling designs. If you wear a Nomos, you kinda saying "I loke watches, I have a bit of money, but I don't like flashing it around.". Probably a perfect watch for when you go to a gathering of random idiots you don't care about, but maybe there's a chance there's another watch nerd there who will see it and come up for a nice chat about something meaningful.
This why Teddy is the only watch related channel where i have notification bell on....watches are not only rolex ap etc...people can also afford good quality watches without selling a Kidney...
Here in México Mido it's a very well know brand. Actually the Mido commander 1959 it's an icon in mexican families because everybody had a grandather, an uncle or a dad that used to use, or still use a golden mido commander 1959
I immediately have to add the Seiko Presage (particularly the Cocktail Times) - I have the Skydiving version (light blue) with the date sub-dial and power reserve indicator - and it looks stunning. Pre-owned I only paid £250 too!
A nice showcase of brands to chose from along with guides in the descriptions. A great source for both novices and more experienced enthusiasts. When it comes to telling time, the Longine Master Calendar says it all! I tried one one in a watch store in Barcellona. It's still my all-time favorite Longine.
Totally agree on the Seiko 5. Picked up a SRPD about a year and a half ago, put it on rubber and I just LOVE IT! Every once in awhile I think I'm at the stage in my watch journey to upgrade to something 'nicer' and with a 4k movement but then I look down at my wrist and realize this Seiko just suits my personality perfectly. Great watch!
If you want nice dress watches I would suggest Seiko's "cocktail" series, called Presage. They are under $1000 and look much more expensive than the price. Another hidden gem is Frederique Constant. They make watches with automatic movements that look pricey. Most watches are under $6000, with some watches at the $2500 mark. One brand I am newly impressed with is Oris. They are making nice watches with colorful dials.
Teddy, please cover Alba watches. They have been in the market since 1979 but are mostly not discussed. They are an awesome 'budget' alternative to Seiko and your covering them will bring the shine to the brand and coverage!! :)
Got the Casio Duro MDV-106A and I absolutely LOVE IT! It's built very well and the rotating bezel is nice and stiff! Just put a metal band on it and you're golden! You CANNOT go wrong with this!
I think the Duro, for which I paid $40, is the most incredible deal for a great looking beater watch. I have many watches, all way more expensive, yet I still wear the Duro quite often.
I didn't like the mirror finish on the sides of my duro, so I took a piece of scotchbright and buffed it to a satin finish, which I ended up liking more. But my reasoning was this: if I didn't like the results, I'd just by another one, since they cost only about $50. This thing is so solid for the price I'm surprised there isn't more of a modding community for it.
The Longines master collection Chrono full calendar is also a strap monster. A surprising one. And that Louis Erard is amazing guilloche! That dial alone is worth more.
@@mj-kx2kw Honey or mustard coloured Epsom leather straps from Delugs. Orange Buttero, Navy and Olive Green Pueblo. Also a nice light brown alligator looks great. Monstraps and Delugs offer good options in 21mm.
I have a blue Duro - with a better strap, it looks far more expensive than it is. I also have a Seagull 1963 - mine came with a nato and a vintage leather strap - it looks better on leather. I paid $138 for the Seagull on an Ali sale. Insane bargain for a column wheel mechanical chrono with a stunning dial. A real charmer of a watch that always receives compliments.
Are you sure its an official Seagull? I wanna buy one but i heard about those types of sales especially for the Seagull watches and people are warning that they're usually fake. The official ones are around 300usd if im not mistaken.
@@LK25278 I have also wanted the Seagull, but am not so sure now for a couple of reasons: 1. servicing could cost more than the actual watch 2. I recently watched a video by another German reviewer (Jenni?) - the front crystal fell off, probably as the result of poor quality glue. Lovely looking watch that appears cheap until problems start to happen.
@@kanedavidson Hm, really? I've heard about all the fakes and their bad quality, but i heard the official ones are quite good quality. I need to watch that video then. :( But yes, the servicing is basically more expensive than the watch, but people on reddit say it holds up quite nicely. Its a gamble.
I got 1963 on Ali express. Amazing watch for the money. I also have Duro had for 10 years. Had to change strap twice otherwise it help up to a lot of snorkeling.
@@LK25278 i think seagull doesn’t make them anymore and you can get them through factory reissues which is where you see the 300 dollar ones. Distributors do their own QC which explains why some sell it for a lot more than others
I own the GO Panomaticlunar green version. Hot damn, now that is one bloody sexy watch (much more so than the white one featured here). Even better, GO is trading below retail now so you'll probably be able to pick one up cheaper than the price Teddy listed here.
Hey love the content. Just an idea. As its summer, would love to see a colour themed series. E.g the best blue dials at different price points. I collect mainly by ticking off colour gaps rather than watch types. Some watches lend themselves better to some colours, eg. I'd never had looked at a breitling before the pistachio. Blue, green, gold, black, red would be great.
Pulled the trigger on the master calandra today! 42mm black dial with the Column wheel and 66hrs. 3 grand CAD. So happy and can’t wait for delivery tomorrow as per chrono 24. Been saving and researching for months now. And I simply can’t see more horology for the money. And it’s beautiful.
9:45 honestly this watch looks way cheaper than it is! looks like a 200 dollar watch! Seiko, Orient, Citizen, Timex, Seagull, Casio... these are the true kings of value to looks ratio because they've mastered the art of mass production! microbrands, hand-crafted pieces and lesser known companies usually are not good value, but they are unique!
I have every color Duro except the all blue, I love these watches. I’ve put bracelets on all but the black dial; it’s kind of my rough and tumble watch, and I have to say that the resin strap is much better than I thought it was. Just cool watches that look good and feel good because every time you glance at your wrist, you remember that you didn’t foolishly spend thousands of dollars for the same look and if you ding it on a door frame, you don’t have to cry in front of your friends 🤷🏼♂️ highly recommend.
I have 2 Duros, one from a Clearance Sale at Walmart and a 2nd from a local Walmart that was being closed. Love them! They look good and are extremely readable in any light. The lume lasts all night just fine. I have a few straps for them but my favorite and most comfy one is a nylon NATO strap. I have small to medium wrists and the watch just wears well on it. I cut off the 3rd leg of the NATO strap so the watch would ride closer to my wrist. Off topic but I don't see the rationale of having that.
I own dozens of very high end watches, yet most days I reach for one of several $350 Stuhrling's first. My new favorite is the Depthmaster Heritage 883H blue/orange bezel diver. It not only looks expensive, but the quality and wrist feel is unsurpassed.
I have to agree with your comment on the Longines Master Calendar Chronograph, for the money to my knowledge there is nothing that can touch it for the number of mechanical complications that is readily available. It looks and wears great as well. I would love to the that Louis Erard piece, I could look at that dial over and over and still have to look again to tell the time as it's just fascinating.
@@enrikomalinak8328 Mine is a 40 also on the brown leather strap. I think the 42 has a larger crown that makes winding a lot easier, mine takes a little effort but being an automatic I rarely have to wind it.
Good list Teddy! Love my Casio Duro. If it breaks I'll just get another one, but I'm never embarrassed to wear it. Seiko SKX and Orient Bambino (open heart) are also a few of my favs.
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Woah, Though this is the first time i would be reading comments about my financial advisor Ms. Melisa on RU-vid comments and it is quite a memorable insight.
Mido has a big market share in México, maybe because its name is in spanish and they are affordable, also Tissot used to have a big market share maybe because its name resemblance to a traditional nahuatl male name (Tizoc), mama got one on ealy 70s for academic achievement. Longiness, Citizen and defunct Elgin, Steelco and Haste were also ubiquitous. Ricardo Salinas Nivada (not Nivada Grenchen) has lots of penetration since mid 90s.
3 out of 10 in this video. The Seagull 1963 is truly spectacular for the money. I have also another microbrand watch with the HZ5000 movement (Solas Starlight) and the Longines MCCM which is one of the best looking affordable watches in the market. I have a seroius crush on the Glashutte Panomatic Lunar, but I doubt I will ever be in a positiion to afford it. All the other watch suggestions were fantastic choices. Great video for the more humble collectors like me.
Nice video but I think not mentioning Frederique Constant was quite an oversight. I think they are the most underrated brand in the segment tbh doing some great things at a very reasonable price point.
Nice, I love that Baltic. Check out Perpetual Watch Co., they make some really interesting watches with nice enamel and guilloche dials. The owner doesn’t like “fake” anything so things that are often simulated like blued steel are really heat treated blued steel and they are very affordable (most are $200-$500). They do use seagull movements but each one is checked and regulated by Alex and his team. I’ve never had an issue with one of his and I’ve got a few. That said you do have to be patient when it comes to shipping. He’s a bit of a perfectionist so it often takes much longer than the quoted timeframe before he’s satisfied and ships them.
I am so glad that we have accurate watches and radios in the 21st century. I am traveling through Ohio tonight on Amtrak’s capital limited from Washington DC to Chicago. Wearing my Hamilton Broadway 42 mm day date.
I love my Gold Duro, and my 7-3/4" wrist allows it to look normal on my wrist. Unless you are using it for diving, swap out the band. Mine is very accurate. It runs between +/- 1 to 2 seconds a month. I bought from Amazon, three months ago, for $40 USD.
I have watches in all price ranges but I absolutely love the Duros. I bought the whole set and it gives me a great deal of pleasure mixing and matching all kinds of bands on them. That’s what the hobby is all about.
On the Erard, I was waiting for Qbert to come hopping down the matrix. ;) The Glashutte, they have so many pieces beyond the usual German austere appearance, and yet, maintain proper German precision. I adore the half satin case. It really is the crown in the video. Thanks for bringing this to us Teddy.
Great video, Teddy. I couldn’t take my eyes of the watch you are wearing yourself in this video and struggling to ID it. Would you mind sharing what it is?
It doesn’t get a lot of love, but I think the Tudor Royal is a fantastic watch that looks a lot more expensive than it is. From a brand that has some cachet as well.
I love my 1963. It’s a watch that punches way above its price range and it’s such a unique watch to boot Tell me what else looks like this And the color way just sounds horrible but you see it and it’s beautiful It took a moment for me to get over the fact that it’s cheaper to buy a new one than service it but that’s also a cheaper way to in effect service it by repo if the whole thing, and I probably will do that when the time comes Stunner
Used to be excited about anordain but the years long waitlist with no hope of large fume dial sizes for God knows how much longer has dampened any enthusiasm I had
Thanks Teddy for your videos. I know a lot of people need or like small watches, but there are a lot of us who can't wear anything under 42mm because of our large wrists. Any chance you could make a top 10 video for larger timepieces? I would like to see something between 42 and 45mm. Thanks
The excellence moon phase chronograph from Louis Erard is an alternative to the Longines chronograph moon phase for about the same price. It is a bit larger however (42 instead if 40) - which I usually don't really like - but in this occasion, because of the many information displayed, it is rather a pro in my opinion. I makes the dial clearer and more readable.
What are your thoughts on Bulova? The only one I ever see you talk about is the Lunar Pilot. I recently bought the 50th anniversary 1 of 5000 edition and it is absolutely amazing. I am new to the watch game and have been watching many of your videos. I appreciate the work and knowledge you pass along.
Hey Teddy, i own the old Oris rectangular day date watch, and i am in love with it, will you make a video on rectangular watches 🥺 and if you do please start with the affordable ones 💸
Any thoughts on rado or glycine basically any swiss watch that is not high end but a really well made automatic watch. Good watch but not turning heads such as name brand watches.
