I love the line in your website article… “Of course, value and the entire concept of attainability are also subjective, and we won’t pretend that living a life where being able to responsibly buy the functionally-unnecessary watches you want at any price point is anything other than a privilege.”… you really get it! Thank you for always putting things into perspective. You don’t gate-keep, you don’t think that this hobby of ours is the be-all/end-all, and you have down-to-earth darn good advice. Thank you Master Jedi for teaching us mere Padawans!
Teddy, great video as usual. IWC just released the Mark XX, shortened the lug length and dropped the thickness by 0.2mm. The watch wear incredibly well for daily wear.
@@curtistignor3966 if Teddy does something, he will definitely announce it during the video. Never click those links as once you click it, it may be over for you already.
I picked up the 2022 Santos with a blue bezel - and I am blown away by its versatility. The quick-swap strap option including both a steel and rubber bracelet is dynamite, and I’m very happy with the purchase.
Great call on the Cartier Santos, although in fairness it could probably be listed in the integrated bracelet category as well. Just a classic and gorgeous watch with true historical relevance.
It’s all fun and games until you get the watch and it’s stupidly uncomfortable. Many people including me can’t seem to get a right fit. It has a butterfly clasp with no easy link whatsoever. And trust me, I will never EVER buy a luxury watch again without some sort of quick extension system. For the santos if you add a link it’s way too lose, if you take one out it cuts off your arm.
@@giorgios7785 oh, that's very interesting and unfortunate. The Santos is on my short list right now of "try it on and see" purchase options, very-much appreciate the insight!
@@giorgios7785 I had mine sized at the London boutique when I bought it. Since then I haven’t adjusted it once. It’s marginally looser in the winter but in summer it’s not tight at all. My wrists don’t fluctuate that much in size, however, as they are flat and although I’m a big guy, I have quite slim wrists for my size. So guess I’m lucky with this watch in that respect. If your wrists expand and contract quite a lot, doesn’t the east link removal help?
there literally isn't one watch on this list that i dislike... like none of them! Right now I'm debating between a zenith chronomaster and a santos as my next "everyday/work" piece. Also want to pick up a versatile/classy diver as another missing piece in my current collection and am debating blancpain/glasshute/JLC. Teddy's content is so on point lately.
The Longines spirit line is also a great option for the everyday watch. You can snag a great watch between $2,000 to $3,000 depending on the size and wrist options.
Great video and well thought through watch / brand selection. Agree JLC Polaris seems under appreciated. Surprised not to see a mention of Grand Seiko, both their Sports diver range, and also the Heritage range which provide a good alternate to the Aqua Terra with great dial selection. The non-obvious luxury choice, that I believe is also under appreciated is Piaget. The Polo S limited edition Chronograph (blue/white panda with blue rubber strap) is a very interesting option to choose something different.
Agree 100% about the Piaget Polo S. I think it is better looking than the Zenith. Been looking for a used one for several years, but there aren’t a lot available.
@@aspOLmeR hey. Obviously subjective in terms of what resonates. But personally, I think they’re - relatively - reasonably priced based on their build quality and movement. As an analogy if JLC was a restaurant, it’d be where the chefs would go to eat. Over time they’ve made movements for Patek Philippe for around 30 years and Cartier for at least 15, and innovated with numerous patents. The Reverso has been an original and iconic Art Deco design since 1931. Personally, I don’t think the Polaris range is ‘perfect’ yet, but I do think it’s a worthy alternate consideration within a wider collection, given the history and pedigree, and will doubtless evolve further over time, and therefore deserves more air time.
@@notenoughtime7274 Hear, hear! JLC is the Maison to which other manufacturers aspire. What they have done in the haute horologie space is nothing less than spectacular. The original Reverso was a sports watch stroke of genius; the Duoface was a master stroke of inventiveness in the dress/everyday luxury bracket. The Master Control Chronograph Calendar is a lovely piece with a host of awesome complications. Their Reverso Quadriptyque Hybris Mechanica is simply the most amazingly complicated Reverso ever made. Ever!
@@chadbailey7038 interesting... I started when I got sick and tired of Rolex, and went in to try the new Mark XX.....absolutely stunning I think my everyday watch will be IWC
Great expose' on some of the alternatives. The Cartier Santos is so classy. The Santos de Cartier would be my choice. Of the ones covered here, the Seamaster Diver 300M is at the top of my list. It doesn't cost anything to dream!
Couldn't agree more about the Santos. I bought one of the new Blue Dial Blue Bezel variants recently. Absolutely stunning watch. I love the easy change strap system and have ordered a blue alligator strap for it, with this, the supplied integrated bracelet and blue rubber strap you have a watch for all occasions other than swimming.
reason I forget the polaris is because I don't like how it looks it could have the best movement in the world, heritage etc. but I'm just not a fan multiple surfaces is a great idea but I think the boldness of the markers clashes strongly with the blank colour tone that comes from the integrated bezel. when I look at it I feel like there's a blandness to the colour, a blankness to the space on the dial, which makes the shapes of the markers stand out way too strong. pop the JLC logo in the centre dial surface and separate the bezel from the inner dial surfaces and you might change my mind - the bezel will distract from the above clash and make the markers look like they fill more dial space, + the logo will add more symmetry and proportionality
My personal collection includes a Citizen eco drive world timer as a diver, Tag Heuer calibre 02 carrera chrono with anthracite dial, and Ulysse Nardine Marine in blue. No integrated watch yet but love the defy collection. I am not a fan of Rolex as I think sometimes it shows lack of imagination as many just buy Rolex without looking at what's available.
Teddy love to see a review of the 36mm Zenith Defy Skyline and your sense of how it wears. Without the El Primero, maybe less interesting, but without the nervous 10 sec sundial, a bit more Zen in Zenith?
Anyone elsefind a rolex SM black dial & ceramic boring as hell? I mean it's a great watch but for 10-15 k I could put together a kick ass 8 piece collection with variety of colours, Dail textures precious metals, heritage and....FUN!
I agree with the recommendation of Teddy here. Having bought one recently, this is the perfect alternative for the discontinued Explorer 1 size 39mm while being a true tribute to the original 34mm Tudor Oyster Prince Ranger.
I own a Swiss Eagle, paid $1200 for it i love it. i also own a Melbourne Lonsdale, i paid less than $400 for it. it too is amazing. even the bracelet is top quality..
My personal Choices to switch up would be : Instead of GP I would go with Ball: Trainmaster Eternity silver dial looks amazing for 2k+ Chronograph: Breguet Type XXI 15k or my favorite Hanhart 417 es 2k+ Diver: Doxa, Seiko, Oris, Sinn too many choices to be honest Everyday: No competition GS Snowflake or Cherry Blossom
Great video! Can you make a video comparing the three integrated watches you presented here? I find it really hard to make a decision about which one to buy!
Teddy! I love your work so much! You single handedly convinced me to dive into my watch interests and I'm, SO happy with it. I purchased my first ever "nice" watch, a Seiko Presage SSA425. I'm so so sooo excited to start my collection, and having your channel is so valuable!
I like to collect watches very much too, your RU-vid watch channel is one of the best ever, the watches you show are very beautiful, thanks for sharing, he he.
Really a pity for the Tudor chrono. Over 14 thick is just too much. I tried it out but just can’t settle on that one. Hope they fix it in next iterations
Great video and agree with every option, except… the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms MUST be on the list with the Glashutte, I would drop the Omega Seamaster because you and everyone else keeps including Omega, it’s getting boring and predictable. Also, drop the Speedmaster and add the Bulgari Octo Finissimo. I’m just as tired of seeing Omega as I am with Rolex, you have Omega on your list 3 times… enough.
Actually I still can't grab the border of the "into the luxury segment", to me paying USD 3000 for lets say a Longines is considered a luxury good, but to others it's only a gateway.
I have Breguet and Vacheron in my collection but the latest Longines and Tissot releases are really impressing me a lot. Excellent watches with great movements and very good finishing for prices that are very accessible. Man that new Ultra Chron is so cool.
@@wallpaper000 I think in any country spending a thousand dollars or the equivalent is a lot for a watch. But there is always someone richer than you anyway 🤗 best to be happy and content with what you have. Compare to yourself a few years back and be proud. Not to others.
Great video Teddy; I love your content especially where you stray away from the “big names” and spread the love around. I do have to pick you up on the “Everyday” watches though. That Cartier & the Omega are both “Dress” watches (IMO). You effectively say as much by making the comparison to the Rolex OP. I’ve got a 2020 36mm Rolex 126234 DateJust (Stainless + White Gold bezel, blue sunray dial on a Jubilee bracelet) which, though I wear it everyday (and night), is still most definitely a “Dress” watch. The only real non-Dress “everyday” watch in that collection was the IWC. I was kind of expecting you to include something like an everyday Grand Seiko SLGA007 which, though limited to 2,021 pieces, would be a great competitor to the Omega Aqua Terra. (I’d happily take one of each if you’re feeling generous!) Keep up the excellent work young man!
Nice watch AD, like most of reviewers's... No REAL CRITICISM to UNFORGIVABLE flaws... I love the Zenith Defy design and materials, and the fact that looks like an integrated bracelet while it isn't and the use of titanium, but it's TOTALLY UNFORGIVABLE that it doesn't have a screwed-in crown... In the same way, It's UNFORGIVABLE that the Omega Speedmaster Professional is priced like a colunm-wheel chronograph while it isn't... It's gone from 2-3 euros to around 7 for the caliber mods... Also, it's 50 meters water resistant -understanding the fact that it's not outfitted with a screwed-in crown due its handwinding caliber-. I love the Zenith El Primero Chronograph, such a classic design and size, but with 50 meters of water resistance for a "sports watch"... We are not in 60's any more, my Certina DS1 is 100 meters water resistant even if it doesn't have any screwed-in crown, so do many other models from many other marks, and even in this way i would never summerse it in water on purpose because any watch enthusiast know no non-screwed-in crown watch must be used for swimming or diving or even for a simple bath... I "love" how people who are suppose to gain money making reviews the quit over basical questions not to be too negative and picky with brands, not to dirt their cooperation. I miss REAL REVIEWS, those we almost don't see any more. Obviously, those who make real reviews don't make too much money with them because brands are not as happy with them as with youtube ads makers. P.D. I love how some people give the most simple excuse about the water resistance issues when they say 50 meters is more than enough because nobody will dive at that depth ahahahahah... People should already know that the number is just a "code", where 20-30 meters means the watch can get wet, 50 meters that you can take showers with it and probably swim, and 100 meters the minimal water resistance to dive with your watch and ANY depth... So, water resistance is ONE FACTOR WHICH DIRECTLY AFFECT TO THE RELIABILITY, so, NO, A PILOT WATCH IS NOT EXCUSED FROM HAVING A GOOD WATER RESISTANCE BECAUSE IT'S DESIGNED TO BE USED IN PLANES, BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT ONLY WORN IN PLANES..., THEY ARE ALSO WORN EXACTLY IN THE SAME PLACES AS ANY OTHER WATCH...so, IWC pilot watches and MANY OTHERS are not ok with their RIDICULOUS AND PATHETIC 60 meters of water resistance in watches priced at SEVERAL THOUSAND EUROS..., that's just PATHETIC and nobody seems to have eggs to speak out clear about brands.
Very solid choices. Just joined Team Tudor so I’ve become very biased. But so many options - the watch industry is doing fine in the face of smart watches.
I think its about time we took a proper look through microbrands… If you can get your hands on a couple of pieces from Farer, I think they’d make for some good content
@@dandahl5964 Is that important to you then? Do you need other peoples approval in order to buy things? So you have one then? Truth is that most people have no taste and just go with the majority. Some even buy things because celebrities are paid to have them photoshopped onto their wrists 🙄
@@donmongoose That’s great then. It’s fantastic when it works that way around, rather than preferring the previous model. Which colour do you have/are getting?
Hi, just wondering why did you choose the Mark XVIII, personally I think that is much more better the new Mark XX e.g. IW328203), with in house movement and up to 100 meters water resistant!
Thank you. I think I’m leaning that way. Although it’s impossible to get the Tudor at list anyway… which seems ridiculous when the zenith is trading below retail and is available!
