The BEST Watches Under £2,000 / Oris, Tudor, Nomos & More 

yeah, yeah, yeah, I know, everyone makes these videos. But HEY, we just like talking about affordable, great watches! I feel like I really should have included Tag......

So...I'm in Healthcare, so for the past year and a half, I've isolated myself from existence. In doing so, I've cycled through every hobby, pastime etc. I could find on RU-vid...I've ended up collecting custom made pocket knives, hand forged bushcraft knives, tried to figure out wtf is Warhammer 40k and why people like it (I'm now an expert on 40k Lore without purchasing anything, and still don't know why people spend money on it), I've learned how to weave and make a thousand knots and patterns with paracord, the best way to get wine and juice stains out of waxed flooring is to pour milk on it, and now, the past 2 months, watches. This past month alone, I've purchased 8 watches, 2 as gifts to ease my buyers guilt, and about 36 different straps, from NATO styles to exotic ones made from everything, if I could find a strap made from juja berry stained pelican throat hide, I'd probably buy it. The worse thing is...there is no end in sight. With knives, it was collecting the various lock mechanisms, opening mechanisms, scale materials etc. but, as I don't see them as a fashion item, practicality stepped in and said 'you already have one for that function'. I need help. I'm on every microbrand shortlist for new releases or re-stocking. AliExpress doesn't do it for me...I'm into the hard stuff now. To avoid Ebay issues, I force myself to being limited on giving Auction advise to Sellers on the pieces I want for myself...just to release the pressure. JOMO and Delray scare the Hell out of me...I almost bought an entire tray of Serviced but not Picked Up watches at my closest B&M...just because. I may have to get someone to lock me out of internet before Zelos re-stocks...Is there a number I can call about this? I'm a sick man.

Love love love Longines! Such a solid brand. Also, honestly, these lists are great for people just getting into watches. You're also a funny and charismatic person, you make list videos fun!

It never ceases to amaze me how this hobby makes a $2000 purchase affordable. I remember the days when I was eating ramen and microwave pizza, working a crap job for crap money and I never miss an opportunity to stop and look back at how things have changed, and nothing does that better than when the thought crosses my mind "its only $3500! Not bad!". Not bad indeed.

I like gringa for making fun of the watch snobs. Best line “Tudor is for those that can’t afford Rolex…get over yourself.” You said it sister a lot of punters in this hobby need to get over themselves.

Great content. Personally for me the 1-2k price point is the sweet spot. I’m a massive Oris fan, but you can’t go wrong with Sinn, C Ward, Junghans, Longines, and even Rado.

Great vid (as always) and some good choices. I would throw in some more: Hamilton Intra-Matic Chronos, Weiss Feild Watches, Sinn (104 for me), Anordain, and perhaps some of the Seiko Presages, especially the Arita enamel dials.

The Frederique Constant Classics Heart Beat Automatic deserves to be in this category.

I feel Longines doesn't get enough love. I just recently bought a Conquest and find myself reaching for it daily vs my other watches like my Tudor. It's a such a pretty sporty watch IMO. Love the video!

I’m in love with Gringa….😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

No mention of Ball Watch and Sinn? Two of the most respected watch brands in the mid tier category. These brands punch way above their weight!!

My the whole watch thing has blown up since Covid. I got back into watches about 3 years ago. I'm happy to see so many people get excited over something mechanical.

These are my favorite types of watch videos

Hamilton, the field Titanium is probably my next watch. The Navy Field Watch is adorable, comes in fun colors. If you want a Cartier Tank and don't have the money, Hamilton has you covered in the American classic series

We love you Gringaaa!!!!!

That Oris in green is stunning!

Great video again. What do you think about the Horage collection of watches with their low priced tourbillon? Would like to see a video about that piece or their watches in general. Get well soon. 😊

I think the bb36 is great value but perhaps its dna is a little too much "the watch you get when you cant get a rolex". Im very impressed by the value of the 1926 range! Very impressed!

I love the new silver dial on the bb36!!

When you finally do your Pilgrimage to Glashutte, Germany, you must do daily live updates and video the entire experience! 😎⌚️

Gringa, Here's a challenge: Do a "Top 10 watches under $300 that are not a Casio" video. Can you even touch such a watch without feeling repulsed?

Refreshing change from all the endless chat about ROLEX!?! - aargh!! And done with great sense of humour - sadly lacking in some of the other channels -

My recommendation is any Oris Aquis with a sellita movement. The dial finishing is amazing and the bracelet is another level. Also get the 39.5 mm as they fit everyone.

You look great! I couldn't tell you were not feeling well. Awesome list! I love Oris. The BB36 is also a lovely watch. 🥰

I am aiming for a Longines Spirit for my next watch.

Sinn 556 - great everyday watch Nivada Grenchen Depthmaster reissue aka the Pac-Man . It originally was a dive watch that did 1000m a few years before Rolex caught up with the Sea Dweller

For a moment I was afraid that you would bring TAG Heuer to the stage but I’m so glad you didn’t.

Great choices. I’d be happy to have (almost) any of ‘em! Rock on.

The Black Bay 36 is my grail and will be my one watch collection (plus a GShock if that counts 😉).

When you started talking about Tudor, I thought you were going to mention their 1926 and Glamour lines.

Always a pleasure your vids👍🏾 good choices. Are You going to the London watch show?

I know you have a lot of love for the Oris Divers, but what do you think of their pilot watches? Like the Big Crown Pointer Date?

As always baby girl , love your videos ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Great Video!! I would add the Ball Engineer 2 Moon phase or the Sinn 104. Keep up the great content Gringa

Fantastic list and that Oris 65 is what I'd personally pick, it's beautiful. I love the momotaro and the honey dial versions. Absolutely stunning. The Nomos with the olive green dial was stunning too.

Good subject/content well researched, opportunity for similar video on the micro brands, a much overlooked area with some real quality/value

Some great choices Gringa. I have to agree with Longines, the brand is definitely on the way up and your choices within the brand make sense. Given there are many items within the £2K price range you could make a whole video on those alone. My preferences would include the silver sector dial and Tuxedo and if nudging the price up the BigEye. The BB36 is definitely a good recommendation as well. Nice one!

Longines' La Grande Classique was my first ever automatic watch. Back then 34mm was the men's size. Loved it and still rock it from time to time

The Club also comes in a 36mm!

Funny you mention collecting grand seiko's because I collect vintage grand seiko's 😂

Great video, but I think you can try to go out of the box and include brands like TAG, Sinn, Rado, Doxa, Zodiac, etc. The market is full of great options for that budget, IMHO

You gotta love Oris! They make really cool stuff. I bought an Oris Chronoris Movember (yup long name) and I really love it more and more every day! PS love your videos!

Longines conquest for women.... Tudor BB Héritage 36 mm for the graduation day of my daughter, black, Silver, or Blue? Tudor BB in olive green, a dream?

The Oris aquis is definitely the one to beat, like if you compare it to the longine , the aquis a way better quality,. The longine doesn't even have screw in bracelet

the Sub 2500$ pricepoint has soo many choices like Sinn and all that you should make part 2 ,3 ,4 ... basically we just need more Watch Gringa Videos/Content !!

Brilliant, this video is right in my sweet spot. I am a recent convert to Oris who I had not considered before and am sorely tempted by the Big Crown Pro-Pilot Big-Date. Honourable mentions to Hamilton and Christopher Ward, I own both with no complaints. Would love to see more content like this. 👍

I think Tudor has turned more into ‘the watch people get because they’re stuck on a Rolex waitlist’ brand. Still love Tudor as it’s own thing though

I bought a brand new Omega Seamaster three years ago for £2400 just before they discontinued it . And bought out a new model . It seems a few years back watches were so much cheaper can remember 2017 the Omega Seamaster Midsize 36mm quartz was £1500 in the AD.seems everything hyped up ! Really like your choices.

Well seiko for a start. Rado is another fab brand. Glycine offers great value for money too. Tissot and roamer, certina , sinn, monta, alpina, tag heuer, zodiac, crepas,fortis, I could go on all day.

Good observations your Gringressness. You should review different price ranges - I like a lot of Swedish brands, the white dial on the Lilienthal chronograph is fantastic too. Love the Biker Chic look - were you perchance in that 1971 classic film 'dirt bike bangers'? Slick editing on your contributions too. Keep it up.

You said Glashütte perfectly. English/American/Canadian people usually say Glash-huette which is wrong. Glas-Huette is perfect, you nailed it! You don't at all say S at the end of Longines though. Great picks, loved it!

Ball Watches are also super awesome. The Engineer III has a 12,000 Gauss magnetic resistance, uses 904L steel, Tritium lume, and they're starting to make inhouse movements.

Whenever this price point comes up, and it does alot, at £2000 you're well into vintage Seamaster territory, Chrono's GMT's and Bond ones, at two grand all the other brands fall away because you might as well go pre owned lux brands. For instance on Chrono now theres a 2007 as new black, full size Seamaster GMT Professional for £2000, and second hand Speedmasters start at fifteen hundred, this pushes the amount Im willing to spend on an Oris or Longines (huge fan) down to the £1000 mark, apart from the Big Eye which is the best value chrono in Switzerland. .....No troll just saying.......oh and may I suggest less shirt and more Watch Pappy?

Cracking vid Brit. I see the beloved Tudor snuck in there 🤣🤣 . Here's one for you . Blume & mercier clasima duel time 40mm, Cracking watch with a whistle and flute ! 💙

Tudor have a great 1926, in blue its lovely.

LONGINES all the way! What a beautiful catalogue of watches . I love my Longines Legend Diver and that Tuxedo , Spirit, HC, Master Collection and …

Imagine Tudor hiring Hodor for an ad where he keeps saying Tudor all the time while fighting zombies

Another great video Brit! For me the best value for quality under £2000 watch brand has to be Christopher Ward, the quality of their watches is top notch, always around half the price of an equivalent Oris or tag etc with the same movements! I also love what they are doing with their biodegradable packaging and environmental projects.

Nice to see something other then Rollie and Omega, but yea had to slip in the Tudor! But your cute so you get a pass, LOL. I think you should check out some of the larger micro brands like Christopher Ward, Zelos, and NTH. I've seen some amazing watches coming out of microbrands over the past few years. If I see one more video about the Speedy or the OP, I think I'll hang my head and cry....not generally a good look for a guy! Stay real, your doing great stuff here. Best regards, Mike

Sick, but still competent and humorous 😁 That's classy and excellent job! 👍🏻 Oh yeah, Longines Master is so beautiful, especially blue dial version 😍

The Longines Heritage Flagship ; 1675 $ retail. Great mid century modern design.2892 Top grade ETA. mvmt. 38.5 mm. super thin case.Great watch for money.

Get Gringaa to 10K 🙌

remember that one time in high-school, neither do l.

The Oris Aquis is available in 39,50mm too. :)

How do those zippers on the sleeves of that jacket not give you anxiety! One of the first questions I ask myself before buying a jacket is....."will this scratch my watch" :p

This is my upper limit. If I had to go higher, it would be a GS.

Nomos is interesting choice. Quality horology coming from Glashutte. I didnt know Bulova owns Longines (pron.Long -jeans in iceland.. lol) until after your vlog. Good job.

Great vid and digging the “shaft” style soundtrack lol. 2 grand bag retail, I’d also slip in rado, Fortis and sinn into the mix for a little difference

The Oris Big Crown Pointer Date is a great watch for around £1,250 or so!

I've started looking into Seikos as well. I've realized the value retention is surprisingly high. If you already have Rolexes and Omegas, iconic Seiko models are good watches to add to the collection.

They just get better 👏👏👏

Throw in Baume & Mercier, Eterna, Tag Heuer, Junghans, Meistersinger and Richard Mille in a few years.

Hi Gringa, thanks for a cool video on more affordable quality watches. I really liked your picks in the mid-tier range. Nice work Gringa, Get In!

I totally love the Oris Big Crown, but I really want it to have a 100m water resistance, so I can wear it as a less obvious travel watch. I mean, if Glycine could do it with one of my favourite affordable watches, the Incursore, with the manual wind and the California dial. As for Longines, I can only limit myself to say, 5 or 6 models!

The Hamilton Intramatic Auto Chrono is a beauty in that price range.

Love your channel and reviews. Beautiful blue eyes BTW!

I prefer the Oris Aquis SW200 version over the Calibre 400, less expensive and same vibes, bang for the buck

Love love love Longines. I get a little nervous and paranoid about seeing the Daytona with the zipper on your jacket sleeve

Good choices especially the Longines Spirit.

Wait, where is the intro music... para paa pa para? You know... the Gringa music :) Oh and Longines, get in.

Sinn has some great pieces in this price bracket.

Gringa, alcohol kills viruses and what-not, so I’ve heard, once upon a time, long ago in my youth. 😁

can you tell me more about Long Jeans, gringa? kekekeke

Britt! You are too kind… the offer is there for a loan when ever you are ready! Also there might be an aquis 36mm for you to have a play with 😬

is watch puppy in the Bauhaus?

Nice choices Gringa.

Its a shame that you can only see a Tudor that has Black Bay in the title. perhaps you could change the title to Best Watches AROUND £2000 plus or minus. Yet you could have recognized the wonderful 1926 Collection, or the Royal collection in the smaller sizes.

I want to be at Britt's table when the appetizer arrives

Which company do you consider better for this money as an investment?

what do you think of Zodiac watches?

A funny thing when buying a dear watch it tells the time nearly as good as a cheap watch and no maintenance like a dear watch needs .A brilliant watch should cost about $20

Baume et Mercier is a great buy at around 2k

Come on Gringa, go for the Oris 65 in pink I recieved at christmas The Oris Aquis Hangang édition, Green, my everyday watch, ansome

You missed the Casio F-91w ! A godtier watch for 19,95 at pride n pinion 😉.

can someone recommend me under 2000 $ golden watch with leather strap 43mm and 44mm thanks?

Probably the most stylish "sick" person on RU-vid. Leather jacket on point 😎 P.s. You show a Nomos next to a Lange.. 🤨 that's like a Fiat next to Lamborghini. 👆 No Go!

Monta have good watches as well. As do Baume and Mercier

Recommends, is that Canadian foe recommendations? It is a lot shorter I will concede that.

Agree about the Spirit.

Beside the classic Explorer 1 and the original explorer 2, the date just, I don’t care what others lust about all the other Rolley models and whatever their prices are at. Tudor watches always represent a more classic, vintage and original sport watch vibe to me…..