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So you say the Tissot’s fit and finish is not that great for its $750 USD price tag, I’ve seen one in person and started my engineering career as manufacturing engineer where the first company machined precision medical tools. Exactly what fit and finish do you see as subpar and for this price point who has a better product? I’m no watch expert but I have to say I was pretty impressed at what you get for this kind of money not to mention the face is beautiful? Not looking to start and argument but trying to understand your comments and what brand has better value? I’ve also seen watches that cost 4+ times this watch of comparable quality.

I have a Tissot prx quartz. My first proper watch that I bought with my first paycheque. It’s even better than I hoped. Sparkles in the sun looks expensive feels really comfortable and is incredibly robust without looking it. Honestly I wouldn’t change it and would recommend it to anyone.

The no. 1 would be RM. It has its purpose to transfer wealth, but to actually wear it just feels cheap.

Having collected watches for around fifteen years, and having owned several Omegas, a few IWC, Tudors, Baume Mercier, CW, Breitling, Seiko etc, etc, I put myself on the list for the BB58 (Navy) back in 2020. Some time later, my time came. I remember being surprisingly underwhelmed. The aluminium bezel simply didn’t have that glossy sparkle of my old Seamaster’s bezel. The blue was…blue! Not Rolex ‘I am so blue Smurfs think I need to tone it down a bit’ blue, but blue. The bracelet was nice, but not extraordinary. It was a very good watch, very nice. And yet, it has barely left my wrist in the last three (ish) years. Not only is it the best watch I’ve ever owned - for comfort, timekeeping and style - it’s my favourite watch of all time. Overhyped, yes. But entirely deserving, in my view, of the hype. Its charm comes at you in waves. It’s stealthy. What I’m basically saying, Andrew, is I agree with almost everything you say about it, and yet I want to fight you for daring to speak ill of it! 😂 Therefore, let’s agree to agree (disagree to disagree). Yay, 58. 🎉

I bought a BB58 as my first "luxury" watch. Looking at pictures, I was in love. First putting it on, I was rather disappointed. I couldn't put it into words why. After two weeks of daily wear, I fell in love. The smaller size, the overall finish made me fall in love with it. Definitely one of my forever watches. Just the perfect all around watch.

I'm so glad someone said this. The PRX is nice, but I'm getting more and more convinced people are hyping it even more because they sell those brands.

The prx is just super good on wrist, fun to wear with no worries ( especially the quartz ones - gorgeous dials), it s a dream beater and a no brainer.

I agree about the Nautilus. I just don't get it. I understand the appeal of a sports watch since most people dress petty casual these days and a dress watch might look out of place but the Nautilus is just way over hyped. I imagine a bunch of silicon valley types with a lot of money and they want a watch but know nothing about watches. They read somewhere that Patek is considered one of the best so they start looking at Patek. They all look too dressy so they settle on the Nautilus.

As Andrew says "I wont name names..", there was barely a second that passed where likely most of those watching immediately thought to themselves "Ah! Nico. He means Nico."

And I gotta disagree about the BB58. As I've become a dad and in my 30s the gilt BB58 is just perfect. I think the gilt in interesting and so versatile I'm more amazed how often it fits in everywhere. It isn't a dive watch that is forced into Elegance. It just is. I'd actually same the same but moreso for the BB58 Bronze. The explorer indices and the Aluminum-Bronze makes the patina interesting instead of gross. When polished its gorgeous. When patinas its distinguished. I'd say the 54 is the one that isn't as great as they say it is. Something about the white bezel throws it off BIG TIME. I don't thinknits the size change.

I dont agree with what was said about Tissot PRX. The integrated band was not mentioned, which is really impressive for the price point.

I just got the PRX 35 MOP in. It's beautiful. It's nice. It's proportional. The aftermarket support is great. But it's exactly what I expected quality wise.

They are not "that" good but you recommended almost all of them at one point or another.

There are plenty of people in South London who'd "lay down _someone else's_ life for a Rolex!"

The PRX bracelet is so good, it’s worth the price alone. I can’t speak for the quartz, as I have the powermatic, but assume it’s the same. It punches waaaay above its weight. It’s truly an excellent bracelet. But for the price? It’s unreal.

I believe that any watch and any brand in any industry that says “not everyone that has the money can buy our products” is overrated. When they’re like “we are making you a favor selling you this watch (or whatever it is Ferrari 🙊)” they’re way too hyped

The Nautilus is the epitome of Clout overriding all other considerations. It's 100% hype over substance. Also: call me crazy but it seems there's no love lost between Watchfinder and the MoonSwatch 😅

Just got the 35mm PRX powermatic in blue dial. Amazing watch, dial and proportion for the money. And I owned a VC 3rd gen in blue i sold it, wore too large on my wrist, never got the chance to buy before putting deposit down in sydney). The 35mm PRX auto is one of the best watches you can buy under 1k AUD period.

I tried to go the smaller brand route with Maen. but the fact that with smaller brands you have "Pre-order" or the watch is "coming soon" or "Out of Stock"...its getting really annoying. so I got the Tissot PRS Powermatic and I was extremely satisfied with my purchase. its my new daily and I love it.

You can’t wear an expensive watch while out and about in the major cities, so I picked the PRX80 Ice Blue for a substitute. It looks good enough and if it gets snatched, I’m not out that much.

Love that you mentioned Dornbluth. Such a fantastic brand!

PRX Powermatic 80 and BB58 Navy are the best entry luxury watches. BB58 can be wore during the week and PRX on the weekend. 80 and 70 power reserved. ~11mm thickness 40-39mm size.

What other $500 sports watch compares to the PRX. None that I know of. You need to spend twice that to get a significantly better watch with an intergrated bracelet. The way it plays with the light is amazing at the price point.

I love my BB58, but it just doesn't have the hero status of my Speedmaster Professional. Of course, the crystal doesn't fog on the BB58 on a rainy day so in my collection, it stays.

The BB58, as you highlight, is a jack of all trades, which is why I purchased the 925 sterling silver version as you see far fewer of them than the others. Overall, I think the 58 is an amazing watch and will hold mine for life.

I had an opposite reaction to the Blancpain. I had the chance to see the 50 Fathoms last week and it’s great. I was curious about the watch but it was better in person.

Great episode, I have PRX and and I bought it a few months ago, because I like it some how and everybody talks about it after months of purchasing it. I really found my Tissot gentleman Powermatic, 80 far far better. Now I am planning to buy Black-bay 58 and I really love your comment about it.Hhhhhhhhh I feel it really will not let me down as you said.

I disagree with you about the PRX. I have the powermatic 80 with a blue waffle dial. For the money it's very well finished. The movement is a cracker keeping decent time. A deviation of +5 to - 2 seconds a day is very decent. It has flexibility in terms of attire. It's just at home with smart casual wear or accompanying a suit. The only minor complaint is the lume is below par. Otherwise it does everything else rather well.

Definitely agree. I have yet to meet anyone who doesn't think the Nautilus is ugly. Even someone I know who was proudly announcing that he'd joined the waitlist (good luck).

The moonswatch does truly look like a cheap watch you’d get for a kid as their first. $40 tops.

The Lunar Pilot beats the Moon Swatch in every possible way

Ive got two of these, the Moonswatch and the PRX. The Moonswatch is a watch i said i wouldnt buy but did eventually buy the Mars one recently for a bit of fun. The PRX is a watch that i have a like/meh thing going with...sometimes I like it, sometimes I wonder what all the hype is about. I very much doubt it's a keeper one day but then tje next i see the sun catching the bracelet.

Definitely agree with what he said about the Tissot PRX. While Tissot does make many great watches including the PRX, Gentlemen, and Seastar they all have their own little faults. I really want to love the PRX 80 but no sure if I would buy one. I'm glad they made a 35MM version though as the 40MM one was too big for people with small wrists.

I agree on the Tissot. I tried it on and was not impressed. In fact, a little surprised how cheap it felt.

Andrew -- This is a very constructive and thoughtful commentary. Professionally i am a micro-economist (albeit in vastly different market, defense, than watches) and as you can imagine, the various gyrations of strategies and pricing in this market is of endless interest. From a consumer perspective, watches are rather different from cars or washing machines in many respects but economically they are since the functional attributes -- telling the time and a tolerable environmental robustness in-use -- are almost completely divorced from their pricing; i would say that only in Chinese homages in the $200 to $500 range is there any correspondence to those factors. No consumers buy other things: a piece of art on their wrists is a huge one, but wealth and taste "signalling" are also important and, in some cases, there is store-of-value effect too. For example in my business i've been told a reason to get a Rolex is that it may guarantee you a last airplane seat out of a third world capital during coup. It has happened, i am sure. Another major cost factor is availability of after-sales service/parts, which is remarkably expensive for firms to provide (although consumers commonly complain of the costs, firms say -- with some legitimacy i suspect -- that such work is a money-loser for them). My punch line is that a companion piece to this video would be your thoughts on the economics of the business from a consumer perspective. The bottom-line should be: consumers must prioritize their desires and pay only for those options that address them. Each of the offerings in the market are making a very different value proposition to their buyers. That Tissot PRX may not be the most elegantly made watch (as you rightly point out) but, compared to many of its price competitors it offers rather compelling long-term serviceability availability at reasonable prices (like, for example, Seiko or Citizen also). "Yes" those Chinese homages can be well-made with more attractive dials, cases and bracelets for the same price as Tissots or Seikos, but essentially no after-sales service. Etc. i natter on; forgive me. -- gary ray

Admittedly, I got my mint green prx for less than $200 thanks to a gift card so I'm in love with it. And my moonswatch pluto is really nice on a leather strap.

The love the 35 mm Tissot PRX, but the movement should be way better and not made to be thrown away.

I mean you made an entire video on the tissot prx praising it.

Love the PRX, agree on the Nautilus...i tried one on and it did feel like it was worth £40,000 (at the time) and a friend wanted one until he found it was too small on the wrist (spent less on a full gold Royal Oak that is great)

I do like the Tudor Black Bay. The others I can live without.

Great video, and I agree with the principle you describe. Just yesterday I got to try a Nautilus and an Overseas for the first time (just being nosey; not even close to that level). The VC was fabulous, especially the bracelet. The Patek was exactly as you describe - thin and disappointing, like gruel. I’ll happily stick to my AquaTerra in blue. Unless anyone has a blue Overseas going cheap? 🤣

To me the shape of the Nautilus always reminds me of the "quartic" steering wheel from an Austin Allegro.

I love my PRX Powermatic. Great looking and the finish is worthy of something a lot more expensive. Managed to buy it abroad for just 500 Euros too!

So so true about the Nautilus

Agreed with nearly every example here. I tried on the new Pelagos 39 the other day, and it just didn’t feel special. I then tried on the Longines Legend Diver, and my eyes lit up. Sure, it may not have the clout or spec sheet omg factor. But, it is a stunning piece. I’m sort of being drawn into cheaper watches these days anyway. Can enjoy them without babying them too much.

I've had a moonswatch for about a year and other than a scratch on the crystal, it has been great. Very cool to wear and an excellent convo starter.

Good topic this... I've sold 4 great watches and have ended up with just a G shock while I try again to find the "perfect" watch.... the trick is to find what YOU love, without following hype (which is how I ended up buying and selling a few Speedies and an IWC Mark 16).... figure out what YOU love... even if it's a Hublot 😅 P.s. Great point about rolex. I've decided not to get one. There are more gems to find with JLC, Zenith, older Omega and many others, for less money And the Black Bay is duuuuuull (to me anyway)

100% agree on everything said apart from the PRX which I see as a good entry into Swiss watch ownership. Never cared for Patek or Rolex so I wasn’t surprised by their inclusion even though some will be shaking their heads.

Finally got to hold a Moonswatch in NYC. In my hometown, there's no dealers. I don't get it. Why would someone pay 250 for that? I could see maybe 50 bucks for it for fund. They had 6 models available. I tried one on. it felt silly. I'm not a snob, but I don't get the love of these. I do have the PRX automatic in blue. Got it on sale. It's a great deal.

You're right! Any Rolex is just... Too mainstream now

Agree with you on the Moonswatch and the Nautilus, but completely disagree with you on the PRX, the BB58 and Rolex.

A watch is not good because you don't like the style of the watch, or any other personal reason. Sometimes the hype is exaggerated, but a Tissot PRX is a nice watch for its price. Same for the MoonSwatch, it's a Swatch, so obviously it's not a luxury watch, neither a watch that you will keep forever. But for its price it's perfect, so nice that you want to have many of them. I never had the chance to see a Nautilus 5711 in person, so I can't say if it looks great, or if it's disappointing. The Black Bay 58 is great, but I don't like it enough to buy it. May be I am wrong, it's just a matter of personal taste.

Tudor is the best value you can. The gmt pepsi i wear daily and can nvr tire. Though many prefers it to be smaller and thinner i feel its nice as is. Going for prolly omega seamaster next but haven't really gotten the feel of omega. What omega could change my mind?

I really enjoy your videos. Very informative and opened my eyes, heart and mind even further to the hype about Rolex .. couldn’t give a rats a..e About R. The 5711 a beautiful movement, isn’t worth the $ If only you you could wear it face down and movement up then just use your mobile for the time. I almost bought a PRX Tiffany blue. I’m learning ! decided nah. My Tudor pick would be the opaline dial 1926. Excellent dissections.

Great video 👏👏👏 thanks for speaking what was killing me to say !!! All the examples you used is perfect study case 👍👍👍👌👌👌and I always ask myself same question am I the only one seeing this??? !!! 😅😅

What's the name of the watch mentioned at 4:59? I can't seem to get it.

You have a video where the tissot prx and the patek phillipe nautilus are both mentioned and it feels so right.

The one brand that I don't get the hype for is Mido. It's like the entire online watch community woke up one morning sometime last year and collectively decided that it's the best value out there. Not that they're bad watches, but my god - the designs are an absolute snoozefest. At least 90% of their lineup is a mall-brand level of boring, with maybe a few exceptions like the Commander 1959. I guess I just don't get the value proposition and the positioning within Swatch- it kinda exists in a limbo somewhere between Certina, Tissot, and Hamilton. However, unlike those three, it barely has any identity. Like, I'll go to Certina for a great diver, to Tissot for nice vintage-inspired or dressy piece, and to Hamilton for, well, the Khaki. Not to mention a ton of other great brands available at a similar price point.

Clickbait title, yes, but if you pay attention, Andrew is delivering nuance, not being black-or-white. It's nuance that can help those new to this ridiculous hobby manage expectations. I don't much enjoy "Worst Watches" videos but this one is both hilarious and contains wisdom if you just zoom out.

Agree with you on Rolex and moonswatch and 5711. The 5711 is really flimzy and honestly don’t know what the hype is all about Don’t agree on PRX and BB58. Both these watches are amazing and good value.

Spot on with the Patek Philippe Nautilus. Most of the time i wonder why do ppl even buy this. AP Royal Oak has the best Design Ever

Thanks for the video. I love the way you express yourself 😊

Haven't seen anything more beautiful than PRX with mother of pearl dial for the same price. If there is something let me know

All watches. Every watch isn’t what it’s hyped up to be. We are all enthusiasts for an item that we hyped up greater than it actually is. From a Timex to a AP, they aren’t the anything we promote them to be.

Since you mentioned the PRX, I am still hoping for your coverage of the Citizen Tsuyosa. That goes for a similar target market and is a great option at the price.

Andrew Morgan on the Tissot PRX 1 year ago: "This is a watch worth the hype"; "This is a watch that makes not buying it not an option" Andrew Morgan today: "Damn I need some content"

My mate has a rolex and he let me take a look at it as i'd never held or looked at one. It was definately a nicely made watch with a smooth movement but I couldn't help but think, yep this is a watch and it tells the same time as my seiko...nice. It may have been the model he had in particular that just wasn't attractive to me but I've always imagined a rolex to be an almighty tool of time of the greatest quality and design ever, but holding the thing it just felt and looked like any other watch. I can't imagine actually getting one now. (Even though I can't afford it)

I've been interested in getting an automatic watch for many years. I've had my Tissot Powermatic PRX 80 35 now for about five days and glad about finally pulling the trigger. I've worn my Citizen Eco Drive Titanium now for about fifteen years so a modest upgrade was due. No watch snob here, just wanted an entry level automatic. Cheers!

Do a review of the G shock GWG1000, it's the world's toughest watch and it does some pretty amaizing stuff, even if you hate the brand as watch enthusiasts I believe it's a piece worth knowing about

Rolex like a moonswatch, nailed it 😆

I am curious of what you think of the Escudo watch...

I own a number of quality watches, i must say that i do like my BB58 and BB 925 both are lovely watches on the wrist and Tudor are brilliant time keepers 👍 Au

How no one talks about Eterna is beyond me, it's the most underrated, underappreciated, undervalued watch brand one the planet . If it wasn't for Eterna I really don't think there would be the same watch brands you see today because of the Eternas innovation of the automatic movement with what everyone knows now as the ETA movement . Ridiculous how Eterna get no respect at all .

What’s with RM. How do they justify the price? I just don’t get it. Especially the rubber bands for straps. Thanks Andrew

Metaphor Mania!! Very amusing writing. Bravo.

I love my prx but it definitely isn’t as sharp as a true luxury watch like omega or Rolex. A good way to compare brands between price points is look at 3-4similar watches if you line up a Tudor prx, Tudor Royal, zenith defy, and AP Royal oak you will see the differences

I still want to like the moonswatch but after owning one i very much prefer the concept of the moonswatch and what it represents than the product itself.

what do you think about the Tissot Seastar?

I love my Gilt BB58, wore it today with jogger shorts and a t-shirt, and it looked awesome in the sun - the light really caught the golden edges of the hands - it's the first time I really appreciated that and it made me really happy I own it. Watching this video reminded me how underwhelmed I was with the blue steel version when I saw it in person...but beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so if the watch makes you happy, that's all that matters. I've not got a huge watch collection, and I don't have a massive budget, but I like my BB58 as much as my black Hamilton Khaki Field, Hamilton Cooper and G-Shocks...and hopefully the couple of Studio Underdog's on order 👍

My favourite quote ever about the Nautilus - "feels like it's been left in the washing machine too long". 😂 ...but I still want one.

I prefer the Nautilus to the Royal Oak, i just don’t care for that boxy look of the Royal oak. But I don’t think I like either enough to ever try to obtain one

Hello I would like that you talk more about TAG or Zenith.... I'd like to see your opinion on watches of both brands. Regards

That fabric strap on that BB58 is awesome!!! Where is that from?

I miss old style videos…

I kinda agree with the Tudor , The one i got was a Tudor Heritage S&G way back brand new . It was a great watch but its just boring . I love that its simple and its value for money but it doesnt scream character or represent the mood im in , it feels SAFE in a suit around people with suits ( if u get what i mean ? ) . In comparison , i feel more happier on my Omega Speedmaster Panda which i paid lesser on a 2nd hand market . If i were could choose either 1 , i would go for the Omega (?) rather than the Tudor .

I really liked the look of the Grand Seiko SBGM221G. When I finally had it on my wrist, I was quite disappointed. Nothing wrong with it really, but it felt too light and sort of cheap...

The Nautilus looks like something Fred Flintstone would wear.

What on earth are you talking about with the PRX? Seriously? It receives all the hype for a reason and fully deserves it! The only snag about it before was the size for small wrists and now they released the 35mm. I own it in 35mm now and am extremely happy! Can’t believe you said that

What is the brand he mentions at 5.00? My subtitling shows "Dawn Booth" which I'm quite sure is not a brand. As I have acquired and sold watches over time I have refined my own core taste so I have become less susceptible to hype. And though my eyes still occasionally stray my credit card is restrained.

would love to get dornbluth one day

LOL That's some great infotainment. It's funny because it's true.

I have often wondered if some of the Channels get a kickback from pushing certain Watch Brands. Nice job. ⌚

Im gonna call BS on the moons watch play-doh reference. The crystal scratches VERY easily, but the case is much more durable than you would imagine after listening to these videos. In fact, I can barely find any marks or scuffs on the case after wearing mine roughly two times a week since last year. Plus, the lack of polishing means whatever scratches do occur are very hard to see unlike with my stainless steel watches.

Tell us in depth reviews of Favre Leuba watches, about the company etc .

As amazing as the PRX 40 is, the flat profile and large lug to lug is just too big for most people’s wrists. The 35 is too small I think they need a 37/38 mm.

I love your work, I beg to disagree with the swatch opinion. If this gets a young version of me interested in watches = AWESOME. Let’s be careful to the path to watch snobbery. Please take this comment in the spirit it was intended: U rock but even the best might miss from time to time… I do. All the best!

What is the watch brand mentioned at @4:59?

I love my green prx! It gets the most looks and comments compared to all of my other watches.