9 Watches That Are More Interesting & Cheaper Compared To Popular Rolex Sports Models 

Teddy, you pump out high quality content. Credit to you and your staff for bringing it.

That breguet second hand snap was mind blowing

Your video’s not only expose the viewers to a wide variety of unique watches, but offer a history behind each one of them. Your channel is absolutely one of my favorites.

OK, that does it, FC had my curiosity and now they have my attention with the watch you’ve shown. You continue to deliver watches that I’m blown away that I wasn’t aware of and it’s so exciting to continue learning with your content. Cheers Teddy!

Loved this episode. Great examples mentioned and I was amazed by that FC, that smooth second hand movement, I thought SpringDrive was the smoothest but this is as smooth as those watches. Teddy, thank you so much for this great video, you always deliver, you're the best 👍👍

This video is why people like me follow Teddy. He's one of the few that will present such unique content. Bravo

Really great. Concise, informative and different from other YT watch content

Really fun episode...I love you pushing the ideas of US expanding our horizons.

I can’t express how excited I was to see content from you that is directly questioning the wisdom of paying the “Rolex premium.” (A point I’ve argued more than once.) And you know more re: horological history and details on recent wristwatches than 10 typical Rolex owners!

Wow! It feels like you've put your soul into this video, Teddy. Liked it a lot, keep it up.

Thanks for showing the Reservoir. Never seen those before. Very cool.

Thanks! Amazing to learn about some incredible alternatives.

Great info on some brands I'd not heard that are producing interesting and unique designs

🎉 me waiting for teddy video and saw a new video notification 🔔, love your content and keep up the good work

Really great video and even greater theme aproach.

great video teddy always like watching your contents

One of the best videos of your in recent times. Keep it up!

Impeccable taste. Of course, several of my favorites are here. Thanks. Great work.

Nice to see mention of Rebellion, Trilobe, Zenith and Breguet options.

Teddy thanks for the content. Have you explored RGM watches? Specifically the 455?

I would like to add the C1 Bell Canto to this list, an awesome watch with a lot of different dial colors for a great price.

Love the content. I know half of the models you mentioned and have heard of a few of the others but didn't know their heritage or how they worked. It was interesting to see. Was there a reason why the C. Ward C1 Bel Canto wasn't included? I think it's a pretty interesting alternative. One thought is that it really blew up in popularity, and you're trying to shine light on lesser known pieces.

cool it on the breguet tradition for a month or so teddy I'm trying to add one, starting say april 1st maybe do weekly videos on it. Thanks

Wow what a great video I didn’t even know watches like these existed THESE ARE AMAZING WATCHES

That spaceview is my muse. Crazy because I am not at all attracted to any other skeletonized watches and I’m not someone that’s into crazy complications, but the history of Accrutron and Bulova with the insane accuracy achieved in a unique way is so freaking cool. They’re also just beautiful in that function = form / charming kind of way.

Cool video and amazing watches. There is something about those Accutron pieces that I really like. Seeing them in person didn't hurt that either! There is some amazing artistry and engineering out there for the same price or less than very conventional Rolex's go for, that is for sure.

Really nice choice of watches there Teddy. I see you are a true connoisseur.

Love this kind of videos, they spread the culture. Nice.❤

Always Great videos. Would you make a review of Brellum Swiss watch. Thank You!

Best RU-vidr I’ve seen! Top quality content!

Good vid with good info, BUT, If we continue to compare everything to Rolex as the reference, so will everyone else and it just maintains their stranglehold on the market. There's no lack of watches that are superior to Rolex for less $, but by always comparing them to Rolex (which is still a consumer brand...) we can't blame buyers for continuing to view Rolex as the reference by which all others get compared, because that's what this and other channels are doing! Just sayin'...

Amazing content and thank you for the video. We're really going down the rabbit hole with some of these pieces (some that are 6mm too large). Minus the Breguet, Zenith and JLC, these are horrendous looking pieces (personal preference).

Would love to see more of this type of videos!

I love the concept of this video!!

Fun video. Hope to see more like this.

I love this video! That Zenith is a stunner!

Hello Teddy , Please tell me what watch are you wearing in this video, it is so great on your wrist?

Amazing video Teddy

The Nuit Fantastique Secret edition is totally up my alley, thanks for that

Great video as usual. The Brequet 7097 is a wonderful watch. I have several Brequet's , I enjoy them very much. The problem is finding a 7097 in rose gold "my preference". 95% of the listings are stock photo's and after reaching out to the them they say they will help you find one. Yuk. Love having a fellow watch guy in Cleveland, OH making great videos. All the Best Teddy.

Please revisit but can u do some specific for dress watches. For example alternate to calatrava

Excellent video Teddy

The second FC put that oscillator movement into some sort of sports model I'm in. I love a smooth sweep second hand but grand seiko is just a little out my price range.

That bulova accutron is visually stimulating, cool piece i'd not have known about otherwise, thanks teddy!

That Breguet is insane.

If I ever had the cash to splash, I’d have the JLC in a heartbeat. Stunning!

Hi Teddy. I really enjoy your videos, keep up the great work! A bit off-topic: What watch are you wearing in this video? Looks like a vintage piece. Maybe you could include a short introduction of the watches you wear in each Video. I am sure others might be interested too.

This is only my second comment ever on RU-vid,!(just made the first on the new Kevin video). Just wanted to say thank you Teddy (and your staff) for all of your hard work. You have the best watch content on RU-vid hands down and you single handedly taught me how to build and curate my collection. Ive watched every single video since 2019. Sorry for the late subscription, (don’t use social media or any type of messenger system) but I finally broke down just because how much its meant to me. Keep kicking ass!

Love all of those watches especially the el primo and ressance been loving those watches for years

Love my 126900 Air-King, nothing else like it on the market. That Polaris is 😮 though!

I don't like the games that Rolex plays...all for an assembly line watch? No thanks.

Brilliant to see such varied options and some fantastic watches. If hazard a guess though that for the average person in the street, if you’re dropping £5 to £10k on a watch, you’re probably going to put that money into one of the more popular brands. Tudor, Omega etc. These options you see here are great but I think they’re probably for the person who already has a Sub, Daytona etc. I’d personally sink all my available cash into the JLC! Stunner 👌

Hey Teddy, I’ve been watching you for a while and want to say you’re doing a great job. I did want to ask for your opinion on the 2 famous “affordable” Watch brands fossil and invicta? I understand the concept of getting what you pay for, but what do you think of them?

Absolutely fantastic video.

I love my Breguet Tradition, although mine is not as fancy as 7098, that’s the holy grail❤😂

Interesting video, thanks!

@Teddy Baldassarre penny for your thought: Seiko SNE589P?

My favourite one is the Breguet 👌

Teddy, please open a retail space in Cleveland!!!

Teddy. What watch are you wearing in the clip?

Please Teddy review some EPOS Switzerland watches 😁

Just acquired BREGUET 7597 Retrograde Date over the Daytona Ceramic. Gotta say I think I did a very great decision 😁

That Breguet you reviewed at the end of the video was just amazing. If anything exposes the rip off that Rolex has become then that's it.

The last watch was definitely my favorite!

Great video🙏🏻

that FC just went on my grail wishlist

Great to see a Ressence in the list, these are amazing watches!

How about the Breguet Type XXI originally commissioned by the French Air Force in 1950 ?

Breguet is the antithesis of Rolex. One of the most under the radar brands and I hope it stays that way.

What watches besides Rolex, AP, and Patek hold their value and or appreciate?

Love those kinds of videos

I am looking to purchase a Frederique Constant watch. You and other watch reviewers have spoken highly of thier complications and quality. If you had to pick just one of thier watch models to purchase which one would you select? I am debating on thier Worldtimer model. Thanks

Love your content, Teddy. A constant source of reliable information for growing watched enthusiasts. Side note - what watch are you wearing in this video? It really caught my eye.

More interesting watches, please. I can't believe I've never seen that JLC Memovox!!!

Amazing videos as always, but starting prices as reasonable as 8k lol

What glasses are you wearing...I like them alot.

Teddy is my watch sensei.

frederique constant just reinvented the spring drive

The nicest looking watch in this video is the Constellation on his wrist :)

Well researched, wonderfully presented and distinctive style with your video and channel. Wishing even more success to you. Well done mate! 😊 keep doing what your doing. Like the perspective you have presented here…and of course the alternatives found the watch collecting universe.

another teddy banger🔥

Thanks!!!

I wish you'd start your videos with a wrist check segment

I'd be fascinated to see how far away that JLC alarm can be heard underwater.

I am usually not into dive watches but that JLC Polaris is beautiful

Bravissimo Teddy!

The Ressence is a stunning watch. Unfortunately, the domed crystal is so pronounced, I have no doubt that I would knock and shatter it if I ever wore it.

Finally! Someone willing to say, “There are better watches than Rolex”

I really have to hand it to you. You have a sharp eye for distinct ⌚. Some of these mechanisms, such as the Reservoir and Frederique Constant Monolith, are remarkable. Whether someone with a penchant for engineering or aesthetics, these ⌚ mechanisms can ignite quite the conversation.

Hello I am knew and I subscribed and need help: I really like this Orient (to me it looks better then the bambino and even has saphire cristal): Orient FGW01002W0. Is this a good watch to buy?

Very nice video showing that there’s life beyond Rolex! Keep the good work my friend!

Being an absolute novice in my journey of building my watch collection (Tudor, Oris, Longines, Seiko and Orient). I recently had an opportunity to handle some “high horology”pieces. The closest dealers of these pieces are 5+ hours east or west of us, so we’re not in a luxury Watch market. I don’t want to name the brands as to come off knocking them, but they are brands often featured on many Watch related channels in a “luxury price point.” Then I handled several Rolex pieces at an AD, where there were some additional brands that weren’t at the previous location. I was very surprised at the complete level above all the other brands the Rolex pieces were. The feel, finish, attention to detail and the use or manipulation of the complications. For the purpose of product comparison only, I have to remove the business models being employed by any of the brands and the access or lack of, to them. Yes, this was my first exposure to many of those brands, including Rolex. They are all impressive pieces, but of the pieces I handled, Rolex was head and shoulders above the rest. I really appreciate TB’s knowledge and insight to the world of horology and he’s always introducing brands that are exquisite and intriguing; mostly far beyond my reach, but nonetheless his approach and knowledge are phenomenal.

accutron was the watch that got me started with wrist watches, i got my accutron from a friend for 10 bucks who thought it was over wound, after reading about how to "unwind" an over wound watch "there's no such thing as over wound" then reading about accutron watches i went got a battery installed it and the watch began to make the sound of a very angry bug of some sort and it was sweeping away when i flipped it over to see if it was going, my friend showed up a few days later and saw the watch working on my wrist and wanted to buy it back and he's been a watch guy since i've known him almost 40 years. anyway i finally sold it back to him for 50 bucks and a timex ironman, since they are making a new version of the classic with that sweeping second hand not a ticking second hand i think i'm gonna pull the trigger for one

Great release

The JLC should be the top watch everyone should be looking at

OK, that Accutron is something tasty!

Wow those are cool watches

I would take that Polaris, or nearly any JLC over those Rolexes in a heart beat. The engineering, the finishing, the understated elegance, just beautiful.

Large field watches please 🙏🏾

I need that FC.