Watches for Young Business Professionals - Affordable To Luxury 

Call me petty, but whenever I speak to a professional rep who is wearing an enormous, tacky fashion watch, it bothers me. Being a watch guy is both a blessing and a curse at times.

You should make an updated version of this video every year or so. I've been waiting for this for so long!

When I started in my first “real job” I got myself a Hamilton Khaki Field Auto (also first mechanical watch). Now, nearly three years in and doing very well, I bought myself a Longines Master Collection Date with the silver “barley corn” dial. It was on sale and I couldn’t resist, I love it more each time I wear it.

I like that you said it's something to look down at to remind yourself not only how hard you've worked, but how valuable time is. Monta Noble is still my everyday piece every where from the office to the bars

For graduation and starting my first corporate job, I bought myself the NOMOS Club X Ace Jewelers Blue and Gold one. It’s number 47/100. It’s stunning!

I haven’t purchased my first luxury watch yet, but I’ve been saving up for over a year for the Tag Heuer aquaracer 2021 model in blue. I absolutely love that watch

My Sinn 104 is my everyday workhorse- comfortable, competitively priced, not pretentious, and looks great

Hey Teddy loving the content! You’ve finally pushed me over the edge with a Longines Sector dial in Black! Purchased it yesterday and waiting eagerly for it!

The Le Locle was my first swiss watch almost 18 years ago. Very beautiful piece. Just started myself in my profession back then... I didn't even know how to wind it back then...

My very first watch which I got by saving up as an intern a couple of years ago would be the Seiko SARB035. The cream dial is fantastic, and I still wear it today!

The SRPB43 is just phenomenal in person. Pictures just can't do it enough justice. I understand why some people hate the patent leather strap it comes with but I've noticed that if you have a darker skin tone the strap just shines! Glad it was my first dress watch.

Office watch: Speedy “reduced” (38ish mm) on a none other than Teddy B black alligator strap (18mm). Enjoyable enough for me personally and subtle enough to fly under the radar for co-workers and clients to avoid any possible negative connotations that could be associated with “some” brands. Completely unnoticed unless you work with a watch nerd :)

In the last 2-3 years I began a genuine career path, not just a job. I bought an Orient Bambino. Reason: these reviews. Absolutely love it and I’ve gotten a lot of unprovoked compliments on it from people that aren’t even into watches. Such a great value. If it had a sapphire crystal I’d never buy anything else.

Really, very thoughtful content Teddy. When I was seeking to buy my first nice watch I was clueless where to look. As you mentioned Tissot seemed to be the go to option. Eventually ended up buying a quartz Tissot perpetual calendar, still going strong after 15 years or so.

Bought myself a Longines Master Collection annual calendar yesterday (white, Arabic numerals) - and I love it! Was my first luxury watch ever and first analogue watch after 3 years of Apple Watch. Got it with a bracelet and it handles the dress/casual split exceptionally well. Primarily of course intended for work but even in a casual set up it’s more than a joy to look at

2 years at UPS. I ponied up for a Speedmaster Moon Watch Hesalite crystal. Mistakes may have been made, but I am enamored by the piece and happy with the customer service I got at the boutique.

My first “watch” (excluding smartwatches) was a vincero, specifically the icon automatic. It sent me down the rabbit hole into learning about watches, and lead me into buying its replacement, the tissot gentleman titanium. I wear the gentleman to work every day (sales job) and wear the vincero as my beat up watch. While I now know vincero isn’t a great brand, and am still within the year return policy, I plan on keeping it for the simple reason that I like the design and it ignited my love of watches! My grail watch is the omega aqua terra 41.5, but unless I win the lotto I will probably never own it! There’s just something about the classic blue dial watches that I can’t get enough of. I’ve also found I like the weight of the stainless steel and size of the automatic a bit better!

Started 5 years ago with the '55 Fathoms' Seiko 5 and it really served me well. Looked way fancier than its price tag and the dive bezel was just fun to fidget with throughout the day. Recently passed year 5 at my job (nabbing 3 promotions along the way) and decided to treat myself to something a little more special and splurged on a Grand Seiko pink snowflake which I am absolutely in love with!

Fantastic choices! ThThe Hamilton Khaki Field Automatic for under £500, Certina DS Action 38 for divers watch under £700 and Tissot Gentlemen Powermatic are my choices

The first watch I bought as a young professional was a weekend watch, a Casio Pro trek, a few of years after graduating, must have been in 1996. Before that I wore a Casio DBX-103 Data Bank Calculator watch I bought whilst in University, I am an Engineer. Then in 1999 I bought a Longines Conquest, thus called back then. It is the exact same watch as the current 35mm Conquest Heritage, but without the word "Heritage". Around 2005 I bought a TAG Heuer Carrera Twin Time and started my watch collection.

Love seeing the Mido Patrimony. Super solid watch.

My first watch celebrating 1 year of full time work was a Oris big crown day pointer. Year 2 was a Seiko 6246-gs

Great vid teddy! Loving the new Oris colours! I have a Cartier santos dumont for when I’m in the office, Tudor bb58 blue for casual, Rolex datejust 36 for special occasions. Can’t complain at all, I have my dream collection with all bases covered

Just started my career in finance a year ago and recently purchased a seiko presage (blue dial cocktail time). Got a great discount at Macy's and ended up getting it for $300. Awesome watch so far, the dial is amazing to look at and it's almost distracting from my actual job lol. Already thinking about my next purchase though, it's truly a gateway drug into more watch collecting.

I bought the watch that got me into collecting almost 9 years ago (2 years into my career). It was a Certina C-Sport. One of the recent Certina lines that isn't part of their DS collections. It was a great workhorse and still part of my rotation even if I'm working from home. It is a quartz but I'm loving its accuracy and always-ready trait. It will always have a space in my box

The Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic has been ensnaring my attention for a couple of years now. But so does the Longines Spirit, tho I'm personally more drawn to Conquest and Zulu Time.

I worked for years in healthcare and could not wear a watch whilst working, Now I am a little more office based(but not totally) I took the opportunity to get myself a Hamilton Murph. I love it to death. PS. Tissot Le Locle is very underrated imo

As a fellow Oris Day Pointer wearer, I love seeing your enthusiasm for it in your videos

Love these musings Teddy. My first “name watch” was a Tissot Le Tour which is accurate beyond belief. I then determined to get a Seiko until I saw your Flieger watch special. Now I have a Laco Augsburg which is often enquired about by others asking what it is. Thank you!

Ahh! The Longines Spirit! My fave! I’m so glad it got a mention, it’s such a beautiful watch.

Bambino or khaki field both work in the office especially with a more standard leather strap on the khaki. I lean on casual side as I have the Hamilton.

Currently have a Seiko SKX 009, gonna get the Tudor BB 58 after my next promotion in September (hopefully 🤞).

My first watch was in this list, the Tudor Black Bay 36, love that watch, can wear it with anything and suits a bunch of different strap types to change its look 😁

Love my Tank. Was my first real watch. Makes it much easier to buy other watches knowing I have a strong #1.

Bought my first Hamilton Khaki after watching a few of Teddy’s videos. Just started a digital marketing job out of college; and had a background with landscaping. Bought the watch with my savings as it’ll motivate me to continue to strive for another one

I recently got myself a Tudor 1926 (36mm, black textured dial, diamond set odd hour indicators, steel band) and I love it. The case and band finishing is beautiful, I was pleasantly surprised. I’ve been recently getting into watches more, and bought it before I got the job, which in hindsight was probably not the best idea.

IMHO, you can't go wrong with the Bulova Lunar Pilot. Not only it's right at the $500 mark (and won't lose value), but it is also one of the most versatile watches out there. It is also a good conversation piece with real history.

I'm old and unprofessional. Please do a video showing watches for anti-authoritarian folk like me 🤣

the sector dial mido multifort is a true hidden gem. but the oris pointer date will always be a timeless classic no matter how fringe or mainstream it may become.

I bought an Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch 3861 (Sapphire) on the 3rd year anniversary of my RU-vid channel, which also happens to mark 3 years since I left my last full-time white collar gig. Teddy’s videos are indirect lessons in self-restraint; enough to make grown men cry as they attempt to justify their next watch purchase against their remaining bank balances. 🥹👍

Longines Master Collection Moonphase. Very underrated but wears like a dream and is just beautiful to look at.

I recommend the Grand Seiko SBGA465. Beautiful silver frost dial, spring drive, GS hand finishing with an RRP of $4800. Understated and under the radar class act that is beautiful in the metal.

of course the Bambino Gen 2 is THE choice for a mechanical dress watch under $200. For me, if you’re looking to spend in the $500 range, The Tisssot Gentleman Powermatic 80 can’t be beat. The newer design with the crosshairs dial is stunning, and goes with everything. 9:09 - that Mido looks incredible, wow

You gotta add Longines Dolce Vitta to the list. It is an amazing watch with cartier vibes :)

I loved the Oris and Mido entries.

During my 20's, I sported a Fossil AM4237 for work. Wore it for years, loved it, and absolutely great for the work laboratory environment.

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My picks which no one asked for but Tissot PRX, Seagull 1963 , Sieko SKX 007 or 009, Omega Speed-master Michael Schumacher with leather strap.

This video gave me some perspective. I'm not a "young professional" and am solidly established in my career progression. My coworkers wear Panerai, Rolex, with a few fun microbrands. I could add a Nomos for the unique and originality, but otherwise adding a $2k watch doesn't make sense unless it's a very special watch

Some verry nice choices here - I didn't know the Mido, and it's extremely attractive with the blue dial.

I'm an "old" business professional and my "go-to" pieces are my Hamilton Field Auto Leather Strap (get tons of compliments; more than any other watch I own) and my rose gold Tissot Tradition GMT (quartz). I have my eye on that Seiko!

I always have this idealized view of a potential watch purchase "I'll wear it at the bar while I'm hanging out with friends" or "oh I'll wear this in a business meeting where I'm giving a presentation" and then get the watch and its just 'what's next?' 😂😂

My "office" daily is the Islander ISL-82. 38mm field watch, NH38, 100m water resist, blackout DLC case, sapphire AR crystal, highly legible dial and handset in all lighting conditions with no fauxtina. Yellow second hand on black dial is a personal favorite color combination. Came with leather-back black canvas strap with yellow contrast stitch, swapped for a plain black elastic para-band that won't discolor and deteriorate as obviously with dirt and grime. I work in an automotive repair shop. It's not getting knocked about and abused, but it's not getting babied and taken off while working, either. I'm careful what I do with my hands as it is to prevent injury. Doesn't draw attention to itself in a blue-collar environment, stands up well to daily shop wear, more compact than a G-Shock so less likely to get in the way in tight spaces. Sure, something like a Casio F-105 would have been the "sensible" choice, but I wanted something nicer.

I have been in the job market for quite a bit longer then a decade now, but I am still wearing the exact same watch that I got when just starting out at my first “real” job after my MBA. It is a TAGHeuer Link automatic chronograph, leaning more towards the sportier side, while still being elegant enough to wear in the office, at least in my opinion. I am currently following all your videos, as I really would like to get another watch, but I have a hard time to decide on the perfect piece, as I am quite happy with my “one watch collection” and it’s versatility.

I picked up a Red Black Bay 58 with the dark leather band for my first job at the start of this year. I just graduated college and am currently working as a UI/UX Designer. I had been waiting for the right moment to splurge and was debating on a Black Bay or an Omega Speedmaster until I tried on the Black Bay at an airport and it fit perfectly out of the case when I asked to try it on. I bought it and have loved every second of it and my appreciation grows deeper with all the videos and content you produce. Thanks Teddy!

I spent the entirety of my first two paychecks on a Tudor BB58! Not my first watch but definitely one that I'm always going to remember

Bought a SARB035 after starting my first job in 2018 a week or so after it was discontinued. I still wear it almost every day as a great reminder of the start of my career.

The Tissot Visodate should get some love too. Overall, lovely recommendations! Thanks.

Great suggestions Teddy! Please do a list for blue collar workers, that can withstand rough conditions!

Hey Teddy, after watching one of your previous videos, I have purchased my first dress watch, i.e Tissot Gentleman Quartz Titanium, with a blue dial. Thanks for making me enter this World of Watches, which I did not even know existed. I will definately come back to this video, for suggestions while buying my next.

I love "dress" watches. I tend to wear a watch based on what I'm doing, and on a lazy day around the house or out shopping I'll often wear a dress watch. It's ironic to me that my dress watches are my least expensive Orient Bambinos and Seiko 5's. Although my GS Snowflake can be dressed up no problem.

I bought a Seiko SARX057 aka "the baby grand seiko" two years ago and i would recommend it to anyone looking for a great watch @

First salary job, got a tissot gentleman. Felt like I could wear it to the office but also in a more casual setting.

I'm over 5 years in the industry, but just recently bought a Breitling Navitimer Chronometer 41, I'm very happy with it, as I have my dad my Hamilton Field Khaki Officer. Next I'm looking for the Cartier watch, maybe by the end of this year.

my first watch was the seiko cocktail time silver dial, on the strap as sort of the first dress watch to start in the banking industry , then after a couple paychecks went for the tissot gentlemen powermatic 80 black dial, typically in a dress shirt, and pants, sometimes blazer no tie, but wanted something that can basically go with anything. Yet most notably picked up a solid green seiko 5, for casual fridays which seems to get the most compliments

Happy to see Form A here. I got the white one for my brother who just started his professional career. Wears much more comfortable that than black strap looks.

I went with a Hamilton khaki field automatic on the bracelet and it works well in almost any situation.

I started working last year and with the job, came my love for watches to be honest. Started my collection last year and I own a Tissot Le Locle with a white dial on the bracelet. I also own a Seiko SSA393J1 (brown dial with gold accents, brown strap). Love them both! The Tissot is amazing both for the business casual and business executive attires. However, I do love more the Seiko for the business professional. Got some comments as well on the watches and it always brings a smile out of me. Thanks for the great video

I went from a Casio A158 to a Timex Marlin to a Seiko Presage with an open heart and have my sights set on the next tier of watches soon. That Longines Spirit might have to be next on my list but I still have a Hamilton Khaki Field auto and a couple of different Seiko 5's that I want to add first!

Orient Star Moonphase Open Heart RK-AY0103. Get a blue leather strap to change it up and it is just really fun to wear anywhere

That Mido Multifort is still on my radar. Haven’t seen it in person but I’ve heard the movements leave much to be desired in term of looks but I’m not sure I care when a dial looks as good as that. The Baumatic is a great choice too. 5 day PR!

Mido ocean star was my graduation present some 50+ years ago and still going strong; I don't it wear that much but for special occasions, hope to pass it down to one of my grandsons. Watches are a look into one's past, usually a reminder of special or significant event in our lives.

PRX auto/quartz for the first section

I got a Tissot Couturier quartz as a "dress watch" I work in a 2 man office so we're responsible for things like shoveling snow, chopping ice, and cleaning. The Tissot has a sapphire crystal, 100m water resistance, and a steel body for around $200. With a leather strap it works well enough with business casual or a suit and it's tough.

Hi Teddy! Again great choices. My favourite would be the Cartier and the Oris. I like to make photos of my watches an other stuff I carry basically every day. For example my iPhone. I wonder whether the Junghans Form A is going to have any issues after you placed it on the Mac Safe Magnet of the iPhone? 🤔 Best regards, Claus

Big fan of the Baumatic. Young professional here too and in the market for my first dress watch. Definitely a candidate!

My favorite COSC is one I bought 7 years ago for about $500 Invicta in chocolate brown dial. 500 meter water tight too.

Great video as always, Teddy! What would you recommend for someone who purchased a tissot le locle silver dial, because of its good looks, simplicity yet elegance in nature, and of course your reviews, but feels a bit short/small on when I join/sit in the big table (Rolex, JLC, etc) I'm trying for a longines but feel an IWC portofino is better if I save up, Omega De vile feels to mature and old design wise. I would like a black/brown leather strap, light colored dial to easily match day/evening events/attires. (Tried Longines dress watches, omega de vile and IWC portofino, even tried Cartier Tank quartz since they're pretty much around the $4k)Thank you.

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Great video! When you do these I think you should show 1 for bigger wrists and one for smaller wrists for each category. It doesn’t matter how good a watch is if it doesn’t fit your wrist. Especially if your talking about wearing nice watches to work.

the tank just oozes class

Beautiful selections. Love your podcasts

Just starting to look for my first watch… thinking about getting. Daydate mint dail with the jubilee on bracelet and fluted bezel. Then a Cartier tank solo, and lastly an omega speed master. It’s a bit of money, but I think I’d be fine with that 3 watch collection for a very long time. Any suggestions or comments?

BTW the Tudor BB36 stopped coming with ETA movements years ago

I am new to the watch scene and have been learning as much as I can from your videos, so thanks! Would you potentially be willing to do a video of affordable/entry level watches that are a bit larger? I know that the trend right now to smaller more finessed watches, but as a guy with an 8.5” wrist, a 39mm case looks like a charm bracelet on me. Trying to find some beginner quartz/mechanical options under $1k that look appropriate on my large wrist has been challenging!

Seiko Lord Marvel; gold plated case, champage linen dial, arabic numerals and brown/cognac aligator strap. Stunning vintage handwinder for 600 bucks nice tick rate.

MIDO Multifort Patrimony blue is among the most beautiful watches ever, and the specially tuned movement gives "inside" luxury value to us. I have great watches but I still want this one. 😎

I have been wearing Bambino to office for more than 5 years now.. I also wear Timex and Tissot quartz watch

hey teddy no one else has mentioned this, but you have a small piece of debris hanging off of what looks like an extra long hair. since I am the first person to notice, can I have the watch of my dreams? thanks.

On the Omega - I have a DeVille with a blue dial and gold numerals, and it is absolutely stunning. Highly recommend and after collecting some divers and other vintage gold watches, still my daily business piece (I wear to work everyday).

My first watch was the Tag Heuer Formula 1, quartz version. I know a lot of people hate tag heuer, but I love it! I wear it everyday even though I have better watches now, very special watch for me.

If you are really deep down in below $200. I can personally suggest Casio Edifice EFR-S567D-2AVUDF. Quartz Movement with Sapphire glass, Stainless steel strap and a blue dial. I got mine for around $120 in local Casio store.

I am ~3 years into a civil engineering career. I wear a Sinn 104, Christopher Ward C60 Trident, Seiko SPB147, Tissot PR100 and a cheap Casio G-Shock.

i bought a longines spirit after i started my new job , a great watch i must say.

that longines is so stunning, currently on my radar

I wasn't sure which video to comment this on (edit: because it's been mentioned so many times), so I figured the first one that was even mildly relevant that came up via algo would be the one. I didn't think too much about watches until recently when I became a custom (read: client-driven) content editor for magazines after 7 years drifting around the workforce as a writer, especially for watches (even though my expertise is in F&B). Indeed, it was writing/curating content for watches that I started watching your videos. After stewing in the culture for so long, I needed to get a mile in those shoes, and in that spirit, I've just purchased an only-once-worn Orient Bambino 2021 gen1 white dial somehow at USD 100-equivalent (vs 150-250 retail) after MUCH research and humming and hawwing over whether i should get the Bambino or the Timex Marlin 40mm re-edition - whichever makes me seem more knowledgeable. Truth is, the 38mm Bambino is just such a better wearing experience for my 6.5 inch wrist and I'm in no doubt that all the mentions of the Bambino on this channel contributed to this decision. The end result is that the first watch that I ever bought myself (aside from some Skagens gifted from family) is a purchase that I will love and take with me to the grave. I could not stop looking at the Bambino especially in the first few hours after I got it not just because it already looks phenomenal, but because it's the first watch I felt like I assessed what was available to my budget, and something I felt very strongly about for what I was giving. I love my Bambino to literal death. Thanks Teddy!

I absolutely LOVE my NOMOS Club Datum cream dial small seconds

my first automatic bell and ross

Hi Teddy, the blog about the watch brands is awesome. Have you thought about maybe doing a video series of that type? Maybe say 1 video per brand each month or something similar? Love the content!

Great video. Is it wrong I want almost all these watches? I'm partial to the midnight blue entries. Class, Teddy -- all around.