10 Bargain Watches Every Collector MUST Try
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10 bargain watches every collector must try. We look at 10 cheap watches that are worthy of a spot in any watch collection. Featuring Tissot, G-Shock, Seiko and more!
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The Moonswatch commentary is hysterical. 😂😂😂😂
I couldn't stop chuckling. Smelling own farts ... Classic!
I was watching this & giggling to myself; I had to play it for my wife. Turns out she doesn’t have the same appreciation of good humor that I do. Fortunately my two little boys do.
@@chriscon8463It's gross but you can't help yourself by doing it .😂
I think they exaggerated how well built they are….they aren’t that good in reality 😉
The format, the script, and the good natured hilarity combined with informative commentary is what makes this channel so much fun to watch! The Casio GA-2100 and the Casio Duro are tremendous choices on their own and when you consider that nearly everyone can buy them without undue hardship, that’s really quite fantastic! Very well done 🥃 22:43
What a thoughtful and positive review of this video. Thank you.
@@erod818 You are very kind.
I lived with a g shock on my wrist for the last 15 years of my military career. Broke two and ceremonially retired the 3rd when I retired. Now I like the shinier stuffs.
Big fan of the Citizen Eco Drive Promaster watches. Have a 13-14 year old Carbon and just picked up an Aqualand - which seems like an updated version of the Carbon. Just solid chunks of steel with great performance and no need for battery.
I have the G-Shock GM2100C-5A, this is the new metal Casioak with a positive display, contrasted dual, and nylon strap, and it’s awesome. I threw on a standard black rubber strap on it and it’s my daily driver, and I get compliments on it.
Great picks! I agree and have a Seiko 5, Citizen, and two Casio (solar and Edifice) with two Bulova (one vintage). I value you both and your reviews. Great job mates!
Citizen Promaster is missing
Baltany needs to be in there somewhere. Great watches for the price.
Should have talked about how the QTimex seconds hand hits all the markers. Checked out 6 of them and all of them hit the markers. Fantastic for the price.
Orient Bambino and/or Kamasu should be one here as should a Vostok Amphibia and any watch with an ST19 movement (Seagull 1963?). Also probably a Citizen Promaster Ecodrive.
Certainly not the Orient
Certainly the Vostok Amphibia.
The Twelve definitely took inspiration from the Omega AT as well. The hands and especially the hour markers are very similar.
They need a teak dial version like the AT
Citizen Eco drive watches are a must for all watches collectors
Have been seriously considering the Christopher Ward bronze models….really excellent looking.
Very well done and excellent choices!
Great List, great Suggestions!!! I also love the Seagull 1963 and Vostok amphibia.
Thanks guys. Great content.
The banter is off the scale. You two are hilarious cheeky chappies 😂
Really...banter...are you sure ...not detected
Duro is the leader of the list, far ahead of the others. Glad I caught 2 with the Marlins, newer models have dropped them, sadly. S/S, and NATO straps coming soon.
I’ve owned other G-Shocks but the Casioak is highly recommended. Still cheap (edit: better said, "inexpensive" as nothing cheap about the quality) and lower profile GA-2100 makes a great beater watch, nice looking and typical durability. I recommend the white indices as I have. The “blacked out” version isn’t as easy to read according to a few owners I’ve talked with, makes sense.
Have a titanium square. Gshock very happy with it
Is the ga-2100 as durable as a typical square g-shock
@SCOTUSonlymember oh ok, 😊 that's
@@DirectorofNSA Absolutely. I've used it for a year and half anytime I'm doing manual labor like running a chainsaw, sledgehammer, anything regardless the activity and also, on the beach surf fishing so it's exposed to saltwater. If it gets covered in dirt I simply put it under water and use a toothbrush. I gave a friend my old G-100 and this is the only one I use as a "beater" but still works as a casual option.
Definitely Casio. The iridescent GA-2100SRS is my go-to fun watch and the rose gold GM-B2100GD is a great looking upscale sports watch for whenever I want something a little less fancy than a Rolex/Omega.
Great entertainment, solid collection, thanks!
You mentioned the price of the Hamilton Khaki Field having gone up a bit. I really love Hamiltons but have notice they seem to have had a noticeable price jump in the last few months.
@Andrew, which CW Twelve edition & colour did you go for? Please do tell!…
A splendid round-up! Bravo.
I'd include the Bulova Lunar Pilot, Citizen Tsuyosa, Laco Aachen/Augsburg and Seiko Prospex King Turtle/King Samurai in this list. For $350 you can get a proper moonwatch, an automatic integrated bracelet sports watch, a flieger watch from the one of the four original manufacturers, or a professional ISO certified dive watch, all with in-house movements, except for the Laco, which uses Miyota movement (Bulova is owned by Citizen and uses a Bulova-branded modified 6S20 movement by Miyota, which is a part of Citizen Group, ergo, in-house), and all from brands with more than 100 years of heritage (except Laco, which is 98 years old, but will be in 2 years).
Bulova Lunar Pilot over that @!? Moonswatch any day. I own 2 real speedys so I might be biased but seriously guys?
@@Chopperdriver you're definitely biased. The Lunar Pilot IS a moonwatch. MoonSwatch is an overpriced piece of plastic Swatch worth $130 at most.
I have a Bulova Lunar Pilot, and I find myself wearing it often over my other watches.
The Tsuyosa was the last one they covered.
I have the Hamilton in a bronze case, my most loved watch
It's a great watch. One of my favourites too.
2 of my 3 watch collection are here! GShock and 5KX. My dress is the SARY147 snowflake-esq dial
I bought a Hamilton Khaki mechanical for work but it caught my sons eye. He now owns it. Good starter watch for my 13 yo
That's a good tip! I also bought a Hamilton Khaki mechanical for work last year. But my son wanted a Casio calculator watch. He's only 9 though and still may be developing his taste. Maybe I'll pass my Hamilton onto him later when I'm ready to upgrade.
That Casio Marlin watch at the end is amazing for the price. Everyday beater. Great watch!
Just received a Seiko SRPK17. AWESOME!! Love it.
What thousand range? Mine is low 12.
Love the citizen…… Got the yellow dial version and I love it!
The Christopher Ward Twelve from a look and finish is bit like a cross over of the Aqua Terra and a constellation. Ignoring the movement/anti magnetic for a moment, the difference in price is 😮 Is the movement worth that c.£5k difference?
“Like smelling your own farts, there is a small joy to it…” If KZhead awarded Oscars, that line would be engraved at the base of the award. Well done gents 👏👏👏🏆
I'm so excited for my Studio Underdog chrono
Same man
HMT Janata, Orient Bambino, Timex Weekender, nearly any Zelos, Vostok Amphibia, Casio G Shock dw5600, Bulova Hack, Citizen Pro Master (auto or eco drive), nearly any Baltic, and your personal choice of Mr Jones Watches.
Literally basically described my collection I can send pics for proof 😂
Agreed with most of these but would have included the Seagull 1963 - everyone should try one.
Great looking timepiece.
Should have mentioned Seagull 1963. It’s the best mechanical watch on its price range in the world
When is the twelve coming out with a smaller case size?
I just bought a Kamasu III and I’m so happy with it 🎉
Great watch!
Got my Duro, blue, with Sapphire swapped in. Drop dead gorgeous for the price! Part of the collection, not going anywhere!
if i get another gshock people will begin to think theres something wrong with me
Love my GA2100 👍🏽
I bought the citizen Tsuyosa in green . It’s a great watch but I find myself adjusting it quite a bit as it gains time a lot .
This is what I noticed as well
really? do you know how many seconds per day its gaining?
Beaverbrooks have the Seiko 5 in stock now if you’re looking for one in the uk
I've had 5 gshock and enjoyed them all, when I fancy a new one I just sell one for what I purchased it for in the sale. That said my Elliot Brown Canford is a stonking watch for the money, gets alot of attention and I'm never scared to wear it. I forget I'm wearing it on the rubber strap.
Hi, I think you selected a beautiful set of watches, but I'd suggest one you probably know already and a Swiss underrated watch. So: I recently bought a Seiko SRPG27 and I adore it. I think it's very beautifully designed, has a fabulous buid quality and is very accurate. It is somewhat small, but fits well and has a nice presence on the wrist. / The other of Swiss origin. The brand has many ugly models, but my Zeno Airplane Diver is a beast of a watch. It is not that accurate, but it is a watch that grows on you. Functional, has some nice details that point it almost to professional type watches and is quite affordable. So, thanks for your videos and insights. Cheers.
With the Casio G-Shock, the digital display is difficult to read unilluminated. Also, for 10 min an hour, you will be unable to read the display because the hands are blocking it.
Thank you 👍🏻👍🏻🤠🤠
Tissot prx, my first high end watch. For a beginner 😊
Citizem is giving tissot prx run for the money not seiko (what integrated bracelet seiko is as known as tissot prx)
Nice to see that Moby and Alan Rickmans son are making content. Good on you! Seriously, what fun his video was.
I own a G-Shock Steel GST-B400 -1A and although it looks great the watch is basically a analog watch because the display windows are terrible for visibility . I think I wore it twice since purchase.
Wish the duro was available from casio in the uk
And just like that, I regret returning my Tsuyosa :( But I am pleased that I’ve managed to hold onto 5 differently colored Duros. They’re just fun and cheap and I’m never worried about bashing them. Ditto my Timex Qs.
The awkward banter here had me rolling. 🤣🤣🤣
I have both The Casio GA-2100 and the Casio Duro and I love them both...better than my more expensive watches.
I just purchased 2 G Shocks and I have a question. Does anyone else have problems with the strap? After two week's I seem to be getting skin irritations. Are there alternative aftermarket straps out there that are not resin? If so what do recommend?
Would love to have any of the watches shown. Maybe one day. Great content btw
Many of these watches are quite affordable. Especially the Casio models.
If I may suggest, of the whole lot here, save enough money to get yourself a Studio Underd0g, a Christopher Ward or a Hamilton Khaki. These three are the most prestigious ones and despite the price range, the highest bang for buck here. But there are others not listed here that can be great starters (Orient Bambino, any other Seiko 5, Vostok Amphibia, Citizen Promaster and many others) that can give you the feeling of owning a proper watch. And don't forget the second hand market. If you are lucky and fascinated by the Swiss Made logo, for the same price you can find even better watches on the market. Some of them come at a price that is less than the value of the movement inside. Just be patient and buy what you feel right for you without harming your finances. IMHO.
I have one very tough modestly affordable and very practical for outdoors and diving I owned 4 so far 😊
Yeah I want a Timex , because I’m fatigued from luxury 😂 And the moonswatch is such a humbling experience. You should write a book.😉
Have a GA2100 and man i have no regrets. And btw love your videos👍
Awesome selection. I made 3 out of 10, owning the G-Shock GA 2100, Seiko 5 Sport and Moonswatch.
That Citizen 🤩😍
I was quite taken by the Tissot Heritage. Authentic old logo, steel mesh bracelet...a bit Bond, but Connery Bond. I own a Hamilton Khaki Field, mechanical, brown face, PVD earth tone, used for the purpose it was designed for. A small nod to tradition that you just don't get with a G Shock, which can also beep at inconvenient moments. But Hamilton's Khaki Navy and other styles are well worth a look too
You can turn off the beep!
@@StandAloneState You can also forget to do so. And lighting up a dial at night when there are night vision goggles deployed is like letting off a firework.
Not a bad selection, except for the Moon Swatch, about which the less said the better. I'd add any 200m small-brand dive warch. I have a Tandorio that is an homage to the Seiko 6105: NH35a movement, sapphire crystal with AR coating, ceramic bezel, screw-down crown and caseback, and mine has an oyster-shell black dial that is stunning. All this for about $80. Best beater I've ever owned, and nobody's going to hit you in the head to steal it.
Hi guys: I agree on many of your choices. I myself own a Casioak (aside from Asia couple of other casio's). I own a Hamilton (from the 1950's). I don't own a PRX though... I went with the much nicer Tissot Gentleman (that no one seems to talk about),
The PRX is clean tho just a shame that the quartz is 400
I have like 3 watches in my collection, moonswatch so i can cheat if i need a dress watch, i wanted one and found at retail whist on holiday so it's a reminder of the holiday and i don't have to take it seriously i have a vintage automatic timex if i need a watch for half a day without distractions and a silver gmw-b5000 Because it has so many advantages for my needs.
I have never wanted a Moonswatch but after watching this video I can't believe I still don't 🤔 Thanks for the other tips though 👍
The twelve is currently 1250 USD. 18 for the titanium.
I'd definitely include Zodiac super sea wolf - millions of material/color combinations and absolute classic of a watch
A $2k+ watch isn't exactly a worthy addition to a budget list....
seiko prospex ssc911.... is it good enough for the list? even better than moonswatch dont ya think?
I'm trying to collect all the colors of the moonswatch. then, I'm putting them in a display case beside my unique collection of dog turds. I have all 7 basic shades of dog poo, from ebony black to slimy white, and all the main tones in between. I think the Moonswatch colection will be a nice complement to that collection, albeit worth far less money.
😂😂😂 Do you polish those turds?
I think the twelve is different enough compared to the Czapek. Designers are going to keep designing. And it's a one to 22 price difference, they are not competing with each other. Just look at the Czapek movement.
Top stuff chaps, Seagull 1963, Alpinist, Baltany, Echo/neutra...❤
I need the Studio Underdog watermelon watch to wear to the Barbie movie.
I own two Seiko 5’s from the 80’s bought by me £25 and going strong 💪🏻 Just acquired a Seiko Bullhead black Horse.
I also have a 1983 seiko 5 with silver dial, which now needs servicing, quoted $350. Kinda steep so I’m still contemplating..cheers!
I almost like them all, fantastic guys ! The Casioak is a must and the MoonSwatch........well I own 2 now having gifted my Mission to Mercury to a dealer I picked up a Nautilus from a couple months ago. He then gifted it to his security guy. They are cool, and scratch the Speedy itch at a fraction of the price. Hell, I look at an Omega Moon Watch as a geek piece anyways 😂
Christopher ward finishing is top tier,I think they will be a big roller in a decade
Great video.
I have the 'murdered out' GA-2100. Looks great. Goes with almost anything. Horrible for telling time in anything except direct light. None of it matters; it's too cool not to own. That said, the more recent version with solar and BT will be the next one I buy, as that one should outlive the apocalypse.
Ive got all the solars and your right they rule
I want that Ward watch
I can sell my moonswatch to buy tsuyusa or that seiko 5 classic limited edition one. 🤔
Those G-shock Casioaks are awesome
Did seiko go back to there original logo.
The best GMT value by far is the Glycine Combat Sub GMT automatic. I have one in bronze, $550, and it tracks +4 seconds per WEEK.
Wish they came in 38mm
Get my Timex weekender charlie brown edition next week. 😊
All black Casioak 👍🏻get a metallic case mod and it’s perfect 😂
If you include Seiko 5, you must consider an Orient or Citizen dive watch too. Most can be had for much less the the 5 series and they are better. Your choices were good apart from that Moonswatch crap.
I really do not get the Moonswatch watches. Cheap plastic kids toy watches in look and build and the strap confirms the kids watch look and feel. Is the only reason people go stupid over it is due to the omega branding? And for all that cheap toy looking plastic you pay heaps for it. So many nice watches you could get for the same money that it's really a bad joke that people are going mad over them. I brought my first Tissot today. The newish White lumed dial PRX with white strap. What a true bargain watch for what you get. I got a G-shock Casioak metal cover with green dial ( GM2100B-3A) a while back and I love the look but for the money it's really overpriced for what it is. It's hard to read and the strap is pure junk. But it looks nice at least.
Perhaps Vostok Amphibia and Orient Bambino are missing
Andrew… which version of the CW 12 did you get? Thanks
He tells us in his review of CW12 - Ti on a rubber strap I think
I have the gmt timex Q and it's a kracking watch !!!!
Very good information and funny 👍
Did the OysterQuartz not come out before the Royal Oak?
I do like the Hamilton its clear sharp dial 👍 Au
that citizen reminds me of a VC
Got, got, got, need. I'd say, having got the G shock GA2100, would probably get the Casio Submariner and the amber/orange Citizen. Would probably have the studio underd0g too but don't know if I could live with it at my age. Also got a Hammy but went for a aviator rather than the field watch. The Cooper from Interstellar as I haven't seen Sonic the Hedgehog (see earlier comment about my age). Will avoid the Q Tissot pretending to be a no brand Pepsi!
Timex
I have a Casio royale. Nice enough to wear out and cheap enough for work. Plus it makes me James bond which makes it the best watch in the world.
Seiko SNKL23 for sure, also where's the F-91W???