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I agree with you Russ, especially with AP. It's nice to hear people voice their true opinion for once.

Even in a video where the topic is inherently “negative” your energy is so positive and love the education and knowledge around these brands 👑

Agree with most but Citizen, especially recently. I recently purchased the Fujitsubo diver and the BN0220 and both have quickly become 2 of my favorites: Super Titanium, unique yet appealing designs, solid build quality, and affordability make them great!

I own two Vostoks which have plain dials (no tank or scuba guy), and I understand why some people might think they are rubbish. I'll say this though: as a fan of the brand, the flaws are "charming" in their own way. I enjoy playing with the flimsy crown and bezel, and at some point I might mod these watches. One of them has an accuracy of +7 seconds a day. That's pretty damn good for a watch that costs less than 100 bucks, international shipping included. :)

I really like this video. I don’t mind that three of the watch brands I own are featured here because it’s healthy to be reminded once in a while that they are just watches at the end of the day. A fascinating hobby. Personal preferences can and should differ, and above all, peer pressure to hate or obsess over brands is toxic. Purchase what makes you stay up at nights and wear the fuck out of them. Truth is (or that is what I’ve experienced) that nobody except you can appreciate fully what you are wearing on your wrist.

I've only been following your channel for a few weeks, but after going down the rabbit hole, I can say that you're in my top 3 review channels! Cheers!!

Possibly THE BEST watch channel and probably THE BEST watch video too, really enjoyed this one.

Get hold of an Invicta Rolex copy for £50-£60 and you can’t go wrong. A decent Seiko movement and good water resistance makes for a great everyday beater that can be worn anywhere. I need and want my watches to be spot on accurate, so Casio models with time synchronisation or The Citizen with 5 seconds a year accuracy, or better, are my personal favourites. Quartz wins every time as far as I am concerned, although a mechanical watch with display back makes for an interesting display piece.

Russ I forgive you for not liking Tissot but not liking PP&J, that's to much to ask!😉

That's the whole point of Vostok, they're super cheap and almost entirely unchanged since they were first created! You're basically purchasing new old stock, but actually new. It's just a breath of fresh air to purchase something utterly ridiculous and ancient for $80.

I mostly agree, but I love Tissot. A true Swiss brand that makes solid high quality watches for a very nice price. Iblike the T counterbalance on the Seastar 😁

My first "nice" watch I added to my collection was a Citizen Promaster Eco-Drive diver's watch. It has its own style without being weird looking, and it comes in mechanical versions as well (Fugu, anyone?). Besides the Promaster Marine line, there aren't any more watches of Citizen that I would buy. Maybe one of their titanium Eco-Drive watches, but barely.

You should really check out the JDM Citizen stock...they are really nice, classy, and timeless. The NB1050 line really took off here in the states, such nice watches that fill the SARB void now that Seiko dumped the line

Nice video, Russel. I just wanted to add a little correction about the Vostok Amfibias: they actually have all of them cases made of true stainless steel (not just plated) and also about Tissot: I know you are not a fan of dress watches but they got some pretty good offerings from their heritage line, the Le Locle, Carson, PR 16 with some nice finishing and sizing for them guys who just got into the hobby and want to buy a true mechanical watch with some decent ETA 2824 movement without spending a lot of cash. Cheers!

I really love my Vostoks, theyve taken a lot of punishment and they are my daily drivers. But they definitely need a good replacement bezel and strap in order to look good.

I love Tissot but you are correct about their lack of availability of 37-39 mm watches. They have a lot of affordable nice designs but many of them are 41 or above like the Visodates. Wish they made more of them at 38mm

The only person on RU-vid that is brave enough to vocalize his opinion on Citizen AND Tissot. And he’s not wrong either 😂

you had me at "display casebook on a quartz"!!!

Everyone got their own taste that is fine 😊 still I do love my boring Citizen Promaster 😅❤️

Although I agree with most of your opinions about Citizen, they make some lovely watches if you are willing to pay 500 dolars plus. Jody reviewed one that looked like a grand seiko recently and it was lovely.

The PRX is actually based on a Tissot Seastar from the 70's when everyone was on that same design bandwagon. Check out some of the Citizen Chronomasters. I certainly hope to own someday

Citizen is an acquired taste IMHO. I used to ignore this brand because it seemed so boring. But later on in my watch journey I decided to give it a try and see what they offer for the domestic market (JDM). Now it's one of my favorite brands. I am glad that many people in the comments went through the similar discovery or shall I say "rediscovery" of this amazing brand that is unfortunately is misrepresented as just a department store throw away brand in the west.

tbh, i love it when other enthusiasts don’t like citizen (my favourite brand). it means their prices on the secondary market, especially from japanese sites, are depressed relative to other brands. i don’t disagree with the common criticisms (most models are too large; dials are busy; odd and inconsistent design language), but their current and back catalog is so extensive that it’s still easy to find things to love.

Most modern Tudors. Hate 'em. Looks like Mom and Dad got really excited because little Timmy used all the shapes when he drew the dial and hands. Circles and squares and triangles and diamonds and rectangles...and well....we're kind of out of room for more shapes, so that'll be enough.

Citizen JDM watches are better than those they release to US. I like the Tissot Gentleman. But I agree with your list overall.

Hublot breathes a sign of relief in the corner.

Thank you for another great video mate. I enjoyed every second. Please keep it coming.

A lot of great points! I kind of feel the same about Tissot. The "T" counterbalance looks terrible and I'm not a big fan of how the prx sits on the wrist, although, I would love to own a Tissot gentleman. I don't have to financially struggle with the decision, but can we mention Richard Mille!? I just don't get it, I know, movement, status, watch making, but the things are horrific looking. I mean, at least half of those invictas and the AP concept are just chasing that "style". That AP concept is their obvious answer to the popularity of RM in that space. It's a great case of "don't forget what got you there". All of that being said, I have my eyes fixated on longines for my next watch. (I think). Now just to narrow down which one! P.S. the Vostok fanclub is coming for you.😂🤣

Hands down best video you’ve ever made!!! I really love and appreciate the honesty (And I do have 2 Vostoks 😂 total nostalgic/vintage looking beaters to save some Others ;) I would trust them for depth diving and I do tinker with their mechanics so type 2 person on your list) Don’t worry I have plenty of G Shocks too! THANKS FOR A GREAT VIDEO!!! Keep it up!

Whilst I was watching this video with the subtitles turned on, I almost spit my drink twice when you mentioned AP twice in a very insulting way 😂

Always love the history and your authentic opinion. Your videos are great craic, and genuinely entertaining - great work bud 👏

PRX is a reissue of their own watch not a homage of the AP. In my opinion, really the only thing that's the same is they both have integrated bracelets. Different case shapes, different bracelet design, etc

Amphibias are stainless (I own three) Komandirskie are plated brass. Amphibias are plain old workhorses, Komandirskie are wind up toys.

This is the funniest and most insightful watch video I’ve seen in a long time. Loving the madness and hyperactive content!

Slowly beginning too love your channel , at first i thought what the ....... ,but now i just subbed . Brilliant more informative than you think .Love your off the cuff style .

I don't just question the taste of someone who claims that peanut butter and jelly don't go together, I question their sanity, their morality, even their humanity.

Invicta is too mad for even the Mad Watch Collector.

That was again a great fun!!i was laughing from the beginning until the end!! Quarz movement with showcase back, you just nailed it!!! Great show, Russ!!!

Great video Russ but, I absolutely love my Citizen BM7251-53L. Like you've said in other comments, it took me a while to find one I liked and, after months of searching, that one stuck out to me the most. It's affordable, accurate, and is perfect for my office job or for a night out. One day, you'll see the light, lol.

I agree sometimes it feels like a hive mind, but Invicta does release some vintage inspired watches in shocker, vintage sizes like that chronograph or small seconds, it's quartz but they are well priced and you have multiple color ways to choose, I've heard they're good for the price, Invicta's mostly make big ugly mutant looking watches but when they make a good design in a good size, they got it out of the park

Another quality video Russ! However I have to say I do love my citizen diver as well as my Vostok just out of sheer uniqueness. For brands to add to the list I’m not particularly in love with Tag Huer and Rolex. (Even though I can respect the brand heritage and their importance in horology)

Man, ohh man! Your productions is increasingly better! Bravo! I am, I might say, proud of you! Amazing work!

Great video! I agree with all your picks.

Let me start by saying I got into mechanical/automatic watches in 2019 because of a coworker. One day he mentioned Vostok and told me that they were a Russian brand. I had absolutely no idea that the Russians produced wrist watches. I then began checking them out on RU-vid and about a week later ordered my first Vostok watch. Today I own about ten to twelve Vostok watches, mostly Amphibias and a couple of Komandirskies, and love modding them! I don't know exactly what it is about these watches that I'm so drawn too, but love them nonetheless. I also have several Seikos, a Hamilton, a couple of Orient watches, and a couple of Chinese watches in my watch collection. P.S. I coincide with you that Invicta watches are just absolutely hideous. 🤢🤮

New sub here, watch enthusiast and amateur collector (meaning I can't afford to spend thousands on my watches 😂) but I love you're videos! Highly entertaining and very well made, if I might say so. Hilarious. Keep up the great work! Thanks

Regarding Citizen I certainly do not agree. In fact I think that 9 series movement by Citizen is unbeatable by Seiko. Thin, 4hz and very accurate and reliable movement. Seiko must be the only brand in the world making $1500 watches with 3hz movements inside.

Spot on Russ spot on. You could easily add many more to the list, but yes, I wish some of these brands released new ones based on their true roots and embraced the vintage again.

Another good episode. I’ve never really thought about brands I don’t like to much, but if I was to think about it quickly: Bulova, San Martin, Cartier, Accurist, would all come to mind. Slightly off topic, but I am starting to question the pricing of certain luxury stainless steel automatic watches, but that’s not to say I don’t like them (edited for clarity).

Great video Russ. I think you are well justified with some of these!

I agreed with everything you said!…… Except Peanut Butter and Jam!!!!!!!! It’s delicious 😋 so is marmite and cheddar cheese! Added with sandwich spread and you’re made!!!!! As for watches, I’ve never understood Gucci watches! Probably the most expensive fashion branded watch and….. just…… No!

The 70s have a lot to answer for! And I’m not just talking about “flares” and “platform shoes.”😆 On his maiden flight into space, Yuri Gagarin didn’t wear a Boctok. He wore a Poljot Strumanskie (Navigator). A very nice watch (33mm case). I have a reissue of that particular watch.

I agree with you concerning Invicta. That being said, I just had to buy one of their Superman watches and have a Batman watch on the way! Probably the only Invictas I’ll ever buy but they were cheap and fun looking.

Such a funny (and good) video! Keep them coming.

I love the video! On the topic of truth off our chest, I must say I love the slightly less abrupt and jarring transitions you used in this video compared to others.

Loved this episode - and heartily agree with everything you said. Also agree that ketchup is gross and cricket is mind numbingly boring. I'd love to see you do a review of the Tag Heuer Aquaracer Professional 200 date (esp with the blue dial). It's a gorgeous watch, 40mm case and I think it would be right up your alley.

Citizen Promaster line, auto and eco drive, is quite nice. The NY0040 with the ink black dial and overall design is quite nicer than the Seiko SKX, which I do not regret selling. Some of the new Promaster titanium are nice. But many department store citizen watches are boring. The Promaster line should be marketed as a sub brand

Woo-hoo just started my watch journey. You were the first watch RU-vidr I subbed to. I ended up with a Victorinox Inox titanium. It wasn't mentioned... yet 😅

Excellent points all around, especially on AP and Tissot. You captured my thoughts exactly on Citizen too!

We're all different (I'm not) but I would have to agree with you for most of these brands. The brands that get my goat are most of the fashion labels that sell cheap watches with a label and sell them for a crazy price. Fashions move fast these days (allegedly) so there is a chance that a fashion watch will be so last year and ignored well before its battery leaps of its mortal coil. Fortunately that tends to affect the fashion conscious buyer so shouldn't apply to me.

I love the Tissot PRX LOL! All good though, I get it. Really starting to get some serious hate for Rolex. I talked to a Rolex snob last week that just could not understand that I was not interested in a Rolex over a Tudor or Omega. I was so close to being like you need to expand your horizon my friend, they are not the only show in town.

Your best video yet. Great honest takes and perfect comedic timing.

Completely with you on four out of the five. And while I love Citizen as a brand, I must admit your criticisms are [mostly] valid. 👍

There is only ONE Tissot I like, it's the PRX Powermatic 80...

My first good mechanical watch was a Vostok. I have several of them, both old (ussr) and new. The komandirkie line has the chrome plated brass cases and the cartoonish dials that you were referring to. They are traditionally 100m wr and hand wound. They were origanilly designed for the red army as field watches. The amphibia was always a much more serious watch and always came with SS case and 200mwr. a few special early models had 300mwr and are rare and collectable. The soviet era amphibia also had a hand wound movement. They transitioned to an automatic movement around the time of the USSR collapse. Almost all of the soviet era and most of the current amphibias have more "Serious" functional dials. In the past few years they have been making "high end" komandirskies that use the auto movement from amphibia and have SS cases with 200wr blurring the line between the 2 tiers of watches. Conversely, they have also been putting some of the cartoony looking komandirskie dials on amphibias. blurring the lines even further. The tank you were showing was originally a komandirskie dial. The movement does not have a high beat count, but it is made in house to this day. It is extemely reliable, can be fairly accurate and It is easy to adjust and tinker with. There are several case styles and sizes to choose from so you can find something to compliment almost any wrist size. The biggest downside that you did not mention is that due to recent events in eastern europe, availabilty is down, prices have risen so the $80 watch is now closer to $100-120 to over $200. Delivery takes forever and a day and getting replacement parts are getting more difficult to find. Lastly, depending upon the political views of the company you keep, you may get some hate for wearing a Russian watch. For approximately the same amount of money you can get a Seiko powered Heimdallar Seestern or Steeldive from Ali express for the same money and arguably better quality. There are also kits on Ali express to make your own custom Seiko powered watch for around the same price. Since they all use Seiko NH35 and 36 movements, they can modded easily and cheaply as well. You can also get a nice mid-tier Orient for around the same money as some of the Amphibia SE models, with definitely better quality. I kind of agree with you that Vostok might belong on this list but for much different reasons ,as I just mentioned. I just dont feel like they are the bargain that they used to be and there are better alternatives at this time.

Outstanding video, well done lad !

The first reincarnation of the Tissot PRX/seamasster were NOT AP Homges! Around 2020,The first models issued did NOT have Waffle Dials or the flawed powermatic mvts. They were 40mm quartz with Blue,White or Black Dials!

Vostok rocks. Philistine!!!😉

All fair points 😂 I do love my Eco Drives. I see Jody finally found a Citizen he likes. Of course it's a JDM model. They do get props for making the most accurate quartz movement, the Caliber 0100 +/- 1 Second a year is nothing to sneeze at 🤣. Another awesome vid Russ! ❤

Awesome video. Thanks. Totally enjoy it. Pretty much agree with you.

Peanut butter and strawberry jam, heavenly mixture! And cricket is fine for a weekend's gentle entertainment.

Great show 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Tag Heuer for me, can't think of one watch of theirs that I would want to spend my money on.

Orient has fallen out of favour with me. Their Bambino (Gen II, ver 2 - white sunburst dial with rose gold hands and numerals) was my first ever mechanical watch, thanks to TGV of course. Loved it to bits, even if it was a bit chunky for a dress watch, and I was sure I'd buy a Ray or Mako as a diver next... but now several years later, none of their watches appeals to me. There's always just something that makes their designs feel off to me. Whether it's the dial, hands, numerals, date window, adding open heart... Even the Kamasu just gets a 'meh' from me.

I’ve watched so many episodes of your reviews, and this is the one made me finally subscribed! 👍 Your are the most interesting watch RU-vidr in the world!

You lost me at Citizen. Edit: I did watch all the way through and totally agree with Tissot. I don't understand the hype behind the PRX and have stated elsewhere that it dates itself with something that was actually released during the 70's. I have a Citizen dive watch that cost less than $300/U.S. and is powered by any light source and I have been swimming with it several times. Tissot has a quartz dive watch for over $500. And is huge.

Jeez Russel... It felt like you were kicking my sister. Citizen? Tissot?! 😢

If I'm being honest, Grand Seiko is a brand which has no design which really speaks to me. I have tried to like them, because everyone kinda does - but I'd rather pick up a couple of Vostoks. (;

I do have a few Citizens and think they are great watches for the money. Very reliable, keep great time, and think the models I purchased look good. With this said I have become a a Sekoholic and have purchased 4 of them within the last year in addition to a Hamilton khaki king. I also love my Casio G-shocks. I do not own any high end watches but enjoy what I own today. I have been eying the Tudor BB58 blue dial. Maybe one day I will purchase one. I am just too cheap and afraid I would abuse it. I really enjoyed this video and happy you got this off your chest! I would love to hear your wife’s opinion on the Invicta Gladiator😂

Great video and great list, I agree with it, thanks!

I'm a fan of the Rolex homages from Invicta and I love the Citizen Eco-Drives that I own, but your criticisms are all valid. We all see value and style in watches differently so it's always fun to see what other people think about the various brands out there. I will say that you've opened my eyes to how good some of the Casio models are.

I agree with much of your choices. I always say JLC should take AP place in the trinity. I also add that I pretty much despise Rolex. They are not at all about the watches.. it's all about the hype, wealth flexing, and elite. Just my 2cents. I also have to say...I bought a Vostok after all the youtubers talked about em...and it is rubbish lol. But it's still kind of neat IMO to have a Russian made in house movement. Kind of an odd duck. It's rarely worn though lol.

If I went into a room full of people and said 'I've got a 58 mm' the watch enthusiasts would say 'oooh 58 mm Jesus Christ' and the other half would laugh.

Here are some of my things to 'hate': Casio's dinner plate watches: do a lot of Edifice model really need to be 45-50mm? Seiko's QA: I won't order a Seiko online, because QA is a crapshoot. Swatch's loud movements: some of their quartz watches are loud enough to keep you awake at night. TICK, TICK, TICK.

I would add IWC, but I may be in the minority with that take. I just don't see the appeal at the prices they sell for. 100% agree with cricket , I don't care for any sport where the matches last longer than my Hamilton's 80 hour power reserve, thank you.

Brands I hate? I hate designer brands selling watches like Hugo boss etc Cringeworthy junk with a premium price tag

I haven’t laughed so hard in a long time… that was awesome… but behind the humor your analysis was more than spot on… especially the AP bit… so so so right! Looking forward to the next roast! Haha 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

More of this! Great stuff🎉

I like Citizen. I like Vostok. I agree with your other choices though. Each to their own, it's what makes watch collecting so fun. If someone's happy wearing a massive gaudy Invicta then good on em, I say !!!

@themadwatchcollector I love your channel... But you broke my heart when you said Citizen!

This is actually funnier than reviewing watches. Huge fan of your content, also because is true!

I really like your channel, keep them coming!

From the moment I started following watch content on RU-vid I always loved your channel. But you are not fair on the vostok brand. While it is true that vostok does not innovate too much it is not completely true. 1. I have 3 vostok watches all full stainless steel not modified. 2.vostok factory makes watches with unidirectional bezel and safire Cristal but with different brand buyalov design for example 3. You are not fair to say that Casio is timeless while wearing the watch that hasn't changed from the 70's (love Casio by the way) while vostok is doing the same thing - providing great quality watches for ridiculous amount of money 4. Vostok has higher-end models as well 5. If you put a new case, safire Cristal, ceramic bezel on the vostok you will still get a cheaper watch than Seiko srpd 6. You can get 3 full stainless steel vostoks for the price of 1 Seiko srpd including the GMT vostok watch with lumed bezel 7. Not all vostoks have tanks and rockets on the dial usually only 30 dollars komandirskie manually winding watches 8. There is no watch in the world that has been to space, is capable of going deeper underwater than you are, with heritage, and a unique design for less money.

100% agree regarding Vostok. All the RU-vid vids about them, then you take a look online and the design is something an 11 year old would come up with. Good vid Russ

I have owned close to a dozen Vostok watches. Most of them had to be serviced as soon as they arrived.

Ouch, Citizen's one of my faves. The Citizen line is beautiful. But I agree, most are boring, but there are lots of gems, lots of mechanical watches in there too.

Great list, I agree with some of them! However, the Vostok and Vostok Europe are completely different brands, Vostoks are manufactured in Russia, while the Europe ones are manufactured in Lithuania(where I am from), while both of them have very "interesting" designs to say the least, I think the Vostok Europe is far superior with the build quality and movement choices! Cheers!

Usually I hate episodes like this because some creators insult the people who buy these watches. Thank you sir for being so polite you are a mad gentleman. I love my 58mm and my 36 mm watches. The only watches I don't like are time pieces that are expensive for low quality. Some of these cheap brands are saught -after because of there name like Timex.

This was so much fun. Great job

Sold all my vintages Vostok and donated the money to Ukraine

Vostok Europe are NOT real Vostok!