The BEST Watches For $2,000 In Every Category - Everyday, Pilot, GMT, Dress, Dive, & Chronograph 

Started my collection recently, this is what I’ve got: Hamilton Khaki 38 mm , Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80 blue, Seiko Alpinist SPB119 white dial, Longines Hydro Green 41mm on Bracelet . So a different dial color was my target as well

omg the intro was so me "yup I could spend that amount of money" lol! Watches definitely changs your relationship with what is "expensive" and it has made me completely delusional lol

Cannot say enough great things about my 40mm Longines Spirit. It’s very much in that spot you ID, Teddy, of both everyday and pilot. And the bracelet is slept on - it’s fantastic. Great video!

Thank you for always providing such well written, beautifully edited & thoughtful content for this community. Teddy, you're the 🐐

I just bought the Rado Captain Cook in Bronze with the Brown Dial at a local retail store (sorry Teddy) for $2080. Absolute steal of a watch (no pun intended) for the $2000 range. 300m water resistance, 80hr power reserve, bronze case, and beautiful design, all from a Swiss watch brand.

I just got the Longines Spirit in green at gray market for 1,700. Absolutely love it. It connects that military style with aviation perfectly. As you mentioned COSC certified. By far the best value at this price range.

Teddy, please keep these style of videos of all prices ranges coming. I know they will need to be regularly updated as well. Simply fantastic. Thank you my friend.

There are so many great watches in the $1,500-$3,000 range. I've been toying with the idea of jumping up to something like a Cartier, Omega, modern Breitling, etc., but there's just so many great watches for cheaper that are great too

Hi Teddy, thanks for another of your best picks per price analysis videos. I also appreciate that you've included info regarding your wardrobe items as seen in this video. Cheers, BT!

Well done Teddy , when the obsession started in the watch game even though I had the funds I didn’t think I’d ever be spending over a grand on a timepiece and now I looking at pieces in the 3-5 grand range. It’s definitely an evolving journey that draws you in with the statement your making on your wrist. Accuracy and telling time can be yours on a budget but their isn’t quite anything like wearing a mechanical beauty on your wrist that does so much more then tell the time it’s what you know about it that makes it feel so damn good. Doesn’t even matter if it’s discussed even though that is noticed by watch addicts just like yourself. Well done & solid Lineup especially the models Longines has been releasing lately, Longines/ Wittnauer was the 1st watch ever given to me by Canadian Hockey Jr hockey league for player of the game, at the time they were the official sponsor for time of the goal as Rolex is for Wimbledon. Along with added meaning of the brand to me and some very cool re-issues of some previous models their definitely next on my list. Again Thank you Teddy for the solid work ! Always appreciate your take on the watch game.

I would also consider the Grand Seiko SBGX in the everyday category, and add some high precision quartz and zaratzu polishing to the list...

Great video again. And having a wrist size with the models are really helpful. Thanks.

One of your best comparison presentations ever. Thank you, Teddy.

Honestly the most versatile of all these watches is the Oris Aquis!!! It is the watch I recommend to my friends. I noticed when you were talking about the Aquis you had a smile on your face.

The part where you say “I can spend that amount of money” is when you know you’re in the watch rabbit hole forever. Welcome, my friends.

Great video, Teddy! Lots of great choices here. Love the Doxa and the Tudor 1926 is a sleeper.

Found a pre-owned Oris BCPD 403 for $1800 US, great shape, no scratches, feel really happy about that find.

If I had to pick a single watch from this whole list, it would probably be the Longines spirit. It such a well balanced design, and it’s a watch you pretty much wear it on any occasion, absolutely love it. Could you also do review on the New Longines Zulu time. Thanks Teddy 😁

Fun video. I was sold on a Nomos Orion or Tangente, until I saw the Longines Flagship Heritage with the brown strap and cream dial....and knew I had to buy it eventually! Just looks fantastic. I know they got a mention but would be my pick for the dress category!😎

was a reckless kid, been gifted many watches but didn't respect them at all. And now, as you said, i have fallen in to the watch rabbit hole, and understand the value they bring i feel so stupid i was back then. Love these watches!!

I love this series of videos - thanks!

Thank you Teddy for everything you do! I’ve learned so much about watches from your videos. I think my favorite complication is the pointer date from ORIS, a brand I’d never heard of before finding your channel.

Would love to see an $8k version of this :)

I hear you, I love these videos!!! Really enjoying Nomos too, took a while to see their worth...... this is a great price range for some awesome watches!!!!

Thanks...I found this useful, entertaining and informative... the perfect trifecta. I own one of the watches you featured and am looking at the Longines Spirit or Hamilton RAF chronometer as my Christmas purchase. The Certina Chronograph ( I'm surprised you missed it) is another option, well within this price range. Thanks again.

Love the thumbnails of each watch with the associated data alongside. Suggestion/request: please add to the thumbnail whether or not the watch has an exhibition case back. Otherwise, keep up the great work!

I would have liked to see one of the original German flieger brands be included in the pilot watch category. I know iwc and Lange is out of the price category but Stowa and Laco provides amazing value at the sub 2k range. They have the flieger heritage, iconic triangle mark at 12 o’clock position, and heated blue hands all fitting in a very slim watch case. I personally think they can’t be overlooked in this category

Thank you for all your hard work. Much blessings and success to you and your channel and in life endeavors. I just gotten into watches and I will be purchasing watches from your website.

Longines Hydroconquest should have been mentioned at $1700 in diver category. it's really a great watch.

All great choices, BUT i think that new 37mm Spirit by Longines just might be the sweetest piece on this list.. or any in its class. They are killing it as a brand lately.

Thank you so much for this production it's dead on needed

Great video Teddy! I am a big fan and really enjoy all your videos and highly value your opinion. If possible, I would also love to see a video on Tag Heuer watches....

Hi Teddy, big fan. I would love to see a video similar to this one, but where you focus on pre-owned offerings instead that in many cases may present better value. I know that for me, ever since I started collecting more seriously in 2018, the pre owned space is where I spend the majority of my time and I think that would be very interesting to see for your viewers. Obviously the market can be volatile and subject to change, but that would be a video I would love to see with your opinions

Great video as always. Love the Longines Sprit with the silver dial! One quibble: why no category for field watches? Other than that, outstanding. Best wishes.

Great video! Looking forward an updated version!

Very helpful! Thank you!!

For me $500--$1000 is the wow this is getting high range....but point well taken, realizing the rabbit hole gets treacherous at 1k to 2k and gets serious. Good video.

Would love to see women's watches as well with the same price range and categories!

Teddy been wearing that Longine for looooooooooong time now. He simply couldn't bring himself to take that off!

Great video. I really appreciate all your work to put this video up. Just curious why did you stay away from Tag Hauer?

Teddy.. much appreciated. These are the watch within my budget 🙏🏻😀. Just bought Oris Aquis, because of these review, and plan to buy Longines dolce vita next month.

Interesting choices. Keep up the good work on your channel. Regards, WR4K.

Thank you teddy! Been looking for a cheaper watch recently and your video just came in the perfect timing!

Waiting for the Laco Frankfurt GMT to get some love. It is a gorgeous watch.

Wow another great video I was going to get the Hamilton chrono but I think I will prefer the Tissot prx vibe.

Excellent review

Teddy remember the Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic blue dial. You mentioned months ago you would be considering it. It’s just a fantastic watch in this price range and would help add bit more variation in your picks

I can't believe you left out the Formex Reef! $1850 for COSC chronometer, 11.5mm thick, 300m, INSANE bracelet with on the fly micro adjust, stunning dial and bezel... it's the absolute best value in a $2000 diver and it didn't even get an honorable mention. You sell it in your own shop, Teddy!

Teddy, you're the Mr. Rogers of watches. I enjoy your videos.

You naughty kid, you want me to bankrupt, right?

All very fair picks, especially the chronos, I just don't see how the Hamiltons can be beat. I have such hi regard for Hamilton brand & I say this as a Rolex collector.

Great video Teddy

The Hamilton Aviator chrono is great, but missing, (and worth a mention as well), is the Hamilton Khaki Field Chrono! the best tool chrono for the money.

Great topic!

My personal favorite of them all is the Longines heritage sector in black with that beautiful bracelet. Beautiful!

Mine starting from Tag Heuer Professional 200m Quartz, Longines Golden Wing Quartz, Tissot Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80, Squale 20 Atmos Militaire. My next goal will be (my holy grail as well) Tudor Black Bay 58 Black in bracelet. Wish me luck! Much love from Indonesia ❤️

Hey Teddy, thanks for putting out these great videos. I like your ones with Mr Wonder too. Keep up the great work, I always look forward to watching them and I'm always learning something new 👍 ❤❤❤⌚️ ⌚️ ⌚️

Great list, Teddy. Got Sinn 556 and Hamilton auto chrono. Both highly recommended. The Hammie keeps better time than my certified chronometer costing much more. Go figure.

like the fact that you recognise Oris.. Love that Brand.. Great Value for Money

Great Video !

Glad to see some love for the Tudor 1926, and so many great

I purchased this watch big crown about 25 years ago. Until now, I didn’t maintain this watch ever, but so far so good…… this watch I do like it .

Great mix there Teddy. I love my Rado Captain Cook but tell me, have they increased the crown diameter as it is a bugbear of mine but looks slightly bigger in your video.

Spot on with the Doxa. Love them. I cannot stomach Nomos. Minimalist watch, maximum blah.

That Fortis POPS!!!

Great video. You sold me on a Nomos Orion.

Those opening 30 seconds of monolog hit me. True so true.

Excellent video

I really dig the longines spirit. Finally had tje chance to try it on but alas, it wasnt the right fit for me. Beautiful piece, but just didnt sit right on my wrist. Now I am eyeing the oris diver 65

That Silver Arrow is a work of art.

I picked up a Oris Aquis whale shark , love the dial

I just got the Nomos Tangente midnight blue. It is amazing!

Some good ideas for when bonus season rolls around

Most of these picks would have been close to what I would do as well. Good picks !

Hi Teddy, would love to hear your opinion about some brands that you don't cover much like Panerai, Breitling, and perhaps Bamford London. Love your videos, keep up the amazing work :)

Teddy - I enjoyed watch-spotting through the new top gun film … plenty of fleigers … would make a fun video 👍

Hey Teddy, do you have any plans a similar video but for smaller wrists? Watches sub 40mm and smaller would be perfect as it is almost rare to find watches around the 34mm to 39mm range.

Teddy amazing vidéo ! For the dive watch you should Check out selica french brand !

Teddy, love this type vlog....so to me Everyday: all boring, Pilot: the Fortis rocks, GMT: Mido wins, Dress: Nomos zero edge bezel wins, Dive: Oris all the way...Chrono: Hamilton wins......as a matter of fact, Hamilton makes a winner in many of these categories! (Is it that cold in Cleveland in June you need a sweater....show those biceps!)

Pretty cool Spider Man Thanks as always for you reviews and knowledge. 😊 🙏

Hi Teddy, would you do a video on limited edition watches? From budget to luxury

The Mido GMT is great ! 👍🏼

Started collecting about a year ago. My "core" collection has two $150 ish g-shocks, a $260 citizen promaster and a $180 orient bambino. I'm graduating grad school in May, plan on making my first purchase over $500. Looking at the Tissot Seastar as I love divers

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 learning a ton… next Teddy vid

Very simple: Longines and Oris. Check their catalogues and choose, you cant go wrong!!!

Wow, a Clive Cussler reference! The Doxa is a little to out there but I could see Al Giordino (hairy Italian arms) wearing one. Dirk today would still be a Submariner guy but I would like to think Omega Planet Ocean as I'm sure he is one of the few who could use a saturation valve. I would like to see what Cussler's watch collection was.

Nice selection presented, thanks for that. You are a little NOMOS fan, arent you? But it´s ok 👍🏾 I like the Monta...what a fine peace of watch!

Wow that Presage GMT watch is very nice!

Titoni have a great dive watch, own movement, for less than 2000 dollars. Its called the seascoper. Its chronometer grade.

Nice list, but you forgot about the Longines Master Collection Chronograph when you said it was difficult to get a slim Swiss-made Chrono. I have one that I bought recently (€2,500, so a tad above your limit) and it is only 11.6mm with a Longines calibre L889 movement,

Clicked the like button after the first sentence "I can spend that amount of money"

Its great to see a review of so many premium watches at prices that if i were to buy one with a bonus check, the wife wouldnt kill me lol.

I like my Oris 65 heritage diver. Clean it's got heritage and it's delisted now. 40mm. If I had to pick from your list Aquis 41.5 followed by Nomos!

Although they don't advertise it as such, Sinn regulate their watches to COSC standards. I have a 104 and 856s and honestly can't think of any other brand which packs in as much tech at that price point.

Every time you show us the Mido GMT you make me want one so much more. The Atlas would totally be on my list, if it were sized up a bit, 38.5mm looks like a women’s watch on many men. And finally, cheers for giving Fortis some love, an interesting brand for sure.

Good content, actually I hoped that you could include ( longines master collection ) with the leather band in classic collection.

Thanks Teddy! What bracelet did you put on your Longines Heritage Sector?

For GMT the Oris Aquis is difficult to beat . In for around 2k Oris is the sweat spot for most types of watch.

Teddy... we need to see your collection, plz. You've been teasing your personal timepieces the past few weeks.

I like the date pointer of the Oris! Very consequently on an analog watch. Sapphire glass at the back, too?