The Best Watches for Every Budget | GQ Recommends
GQ editor Sam Schube and style writer Cam Wolf sit down and discuss everything you should know before buying your first watch. From a budget range Timex Marlin to an Omega Seamaster Ultra Deep, this is your one-stop shop before stepping into a watch shop and investing in a Cartier Tank.
00:00 Intro
00:57 Dress Watches
04:07 Sport: Dive Watches
07:09 Sport: Racing Watches
09:23 Sport: Pilot Watches
11:31 Sport: Field Watches
DRESS WATCHES
Timex Marlin watch bit.ly/3JX5OEp
Longines flagship heritage watch bit.ly/3K2hw0H
Cartier Tank Must watch bit.ly/3vE6PMK
Vacheron Constantin Patrimony watch bit.ly/3Ot8vBe
DIVE WATCHES
Seiko Prospex watch bit.ly/3EEZ3WP
Tudor Black Bay watch bit.ly/3JVE82F
Rolex Submariner watch bit.ly/36vPQ6w
Omega Seamaster ultra deep watch bit.ly/3v0bxFd
RACING WATCHES
Omega Speedmaster watch bit.ly/3L1A6al
Tag Heuer Monaco watch bit.ly/397vpxN
Rolex Daytona watch bit.ly/3Oo2s0F
PILOT WATCHES
Bell & Ross 03-92 watch bit.ly/3uZF55M
Breitling Naviter watch bit.ly/3rFMuFs
IWC Big Pilot watch bit.ly/3xJdwj4
FIELD WATCHES
Marathon general purpose mechanical watch amzn.to/3MnZTdj
Hamilton field mechanical watch bit.ly/37qNarz
Montblanc 1858 Geosphere watch bit.ly/3L1IxCx
Rolex Explorer II watch bit.ly/3vATTXA
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Some brand should make a watch that doesn't tell time. That would truly be timeless
I got you fam. H. Moser and c makes watches with a vantablack dial with no hour markers.
Spy Kids 3D did it first.
they have that already
@@mellolonergan9490 yah I guess I'm not the first to think of it lol
@@AKhan.28 ambush makes it it’s a gold watch with no face
So glad you made this video, as I do in fact have $20 to $199k in disposable income to spend on a watch.
I know right. I was wondering what kind of $199k watch I was thinking of purchasing next.
199 to 20k
Not sure if this was meant to be sarcastic but the vid was actually informative
@@TexasConnor no it’s not
Very funny
Here are some actually affordable pieces that can be bought for circa 100-250 usd Dress Watch: Orient Bambino Dive Watch: Vostok Amphibia Chronograph: Casio Edifice Sports Watch: Seiko 5 Field Watch: any cheap G-Shock
Orient Bambino is a great recommendation
@@Extramayor it's crazy that they didn't mention it, it beats the timex in every conceivable way
Seiko 5 has a line of great looking, great wearing and reliable automatic field watches for $100. Honestly, I thought it was good that they mentioned a Rolex in nearly every category as a luxury option, but they should have also mentioned a Seiko in every category as a starter option. Seiko's lineup is that broad and consistently high quality.
Could I trouble you for a second set of these? Mainly an alternative to the Orient, Vostok, and Seiko 5.
@@ryantaylor5297 if you're looking for Quartz watches, Casio has you covered in every category. Casio Duro is a great dive watch that costs less than 100 usd, Casio also has some decent dress quartz watches also (also under 100 usd), and any steel bracelet Casio Lineage is a good alternative to the Seiko 5. Otherwise Citizen is another good option, I'm not too familiar with their offerings but they have quality sports and dive watches for 100-250 usd. If you're willing to pay a little bit more, you can also get a solar powered Citizen watch in their Eco Drive line. The Orient Kamasu (150usd-300usd) is otherwise a great automatic dive watch, and you can also find some good Seiko divers for around 200-350 usd. Another brand to look into is Bulova, they have dress watches that go for around 200-300usd. If you're budget is bigger, then maybe you can even consider a Swiss watch. Tissot has its quartz PRX watch that retails for like 375usd, and you can even get an automatic Tissot Le Locle dress watch for a similar or slightly higher price. Another Swiss brand I could suggest is Mido. It's usually more expensive but if you're lucky you can get them at a discount for around 400usd.
Some fantastic watch choices, those socks and shoes, not so much.
If you encounter someone wearing those shoes and socks in the streets, you will never hear what they have to say about watches. Taste is a general sense.
With the exception of a pilot watch you can get a great Seiko 5 in any of those those categories for between 100-300 bucks. The Seiko 5 field watches, in particular, should have been included as the ideal starter field watch; a quality automatic movement in a quality case for $100 is nothing to sneeze at.
Absolutely love this lane GQ! Thanks for sharing and pls continue these Watch Talks, very insightful update on different "what to wear" watches as a starter and beyond. 💯
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I enjoyed the way this was presented, and the watches that were selected for each category were well considered - however - every single recap section that called out the “investment” watch is, at best, very incorrect. I’m seeing a lot of luxury watches being categorized as such, but not also as investment pieces. For instance, both Vacheron and Cartier are considered luxury timepieces, but the Vacheron is the better investment as it’s part of the Big Three. Your biggest mistake being labeling the Tag Heuer as an investment timepiece, in the same category as a Rolex, which also happens to be a steel Daytona in this instance. Same goes for a Mont Blanc geosphere classified as an investment over the Rolex Explorer 2. Lastly, a Bell & Ross, which I’m a big fan of, is not an investment timepiece. All that said, I’d like to see more of this in the future 👍
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I mean I am not an english speaker... But I thought they used the term investment more like, u have to invest some money to get this watch, but it is still not high end luxury. So Investment = between affordable and luxury, the midway. Otherwise it wouldn't make sense, you are right.
@Slayguy I can see your logic - unfortunately if you're right and if that was indeed their intent, then a "entry/mid-range/high-end" categorization would have been more appropriate. This is because the term "investment" is used very often in the watch community/industry and it is almost exclusively paired up with and associated to watches that sell over the MSRP or Retail price. Watch brands known to fall under "investment" timepieces are Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, and Vacheron Constantin. Definitely not a Tag Heuer Monaco or a Bell & Ross. Even "aspirational" would have been a better descriptor to denote "something you need to save up money for" as opposed to "investment." In any case, words are words, I just wanted to make sure that anyone watching this video that isn't as deep into the watch world doesn't get confused and starts to believe that a Tag Heuer Monaco (which is a watch north of $6,000) should be considered an investment timepiece. It's a nice watch, and people should buy whatever they like and can afford, but an investment it is not 👍
@@derKunstler That's the way I see it too
@@mickykittl3870 I know it's late but "conquer" means 'to overcome' or 'to defeat'; what you want to say is "concur" which of course means 'to agree'
Omega was first but not only watch on the moon. During the Apollo 15 mission, it broke so astronaut Dave Scott used his watch which was Bulova (now Bulova Lunar Pilot) :)
The Seiko pogue was actually the first
@@TheWillibob123 that’s just wrong lol. Seiko was taken on a mission in 73 and it didn’t go to the moon.
Bulova
So that’s how Cam looks like - love his column. He convinced me to get my first Rolex - 124060. Thx!
A nice watch will always be the best accessory to a nice outfit 💛
About the Montblanc geosphere and why it has the north, south, east and west on the bezel, you can actually use a mechanical watch like the montblanc one or any other to tell direction. You lay the watch horizontally, align the hour hand with the sun, and now the middle point between the aligned hour hand and 12 o'clock position on dial roughly indicates which direction south is.
It works with quartz too
Great video. I learned a lot about different types of watches.
You guys are hilarious - trying to put out all those cool cues with the white tees under blazers, and big clown shoes. Keep it up!
Love when u guys do these, watched every one in this series and save em for later as a guide. Keep it up!
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‘’Best watches for every budget’’ Breitling, Omega, Vacheron, Rolex, IWC Well.. if a developing country budget is a budget
They did mentioned Timex, Seiko and Hamilton I think these are affordable and quality
RACING WATCHES Omega Speedmaster Tag Heuer Monaco / Grand Seiko Chronograph Zenith El Primero Rolex Daytona watch
I've been carrying the same watch for 20years... my grandad used it in the war, i wind it up every few days and its never failed... its been dinged up, the case has some spots where rust was cleaned off the steel but its better than anything you could put on that table
What watch?
That Seiko Prospex black series is gorgeous
Laco should be listed as a good starter option for pilot watches
Thank you for the education I'm new in this area and learning a lot
Remember folks, the best watch is the one on your wrist. Too much snobbery in this hobby sometimes. Just enjoy ❤️
Have been a victim of that as a child. My friends looking down upon a humble watch which I had worn to school, given to me by my dad, gave me a lot of insecurities as a child.
We need a part two love this video
The breakdown that I needed 🙌🏾
*david Beckhams watch was a Pelagos
Good call! FXD version I think.
I wish you included the price for each watch
I know , it was the point of the video….not just a wikipedia dump
Beater: gshock dw5600 Dress: Orient Bambino 3 Everyday: Roly expadidituihn Diver ; Tudor bb 5(6
Never wear a Rolex outside. You will be mugged. Keep it for events and other secure occasions.
Great video and easy to follow each different category
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My man, the shoes and the grandma socks, how should I take you seriously ?
I wouldn't say Cartier tank is an investment, because they don't hold value well at all. They are mass produced every year. Saying that, its one of my favourite watches and for that reason its what I'm currently looking at buying next.
Did my guy say something about Jada and get slapped right before recording lmao
Yeah, at first I thought maybe he just had a birthmark, then maybe rosacea, but by the end of the video it's no longer as red,
it's because of the shoes
Me wearing my Marathon General Purpose in dark brown ♥️ Knew i picked a good watch
Great, and interesting choices. Included well known, no brained choices along with some lesser known capable pieces.
I'm a bit disappointed in this video because it displayed the majority of watches in the above 1k category and barely any mention of brands and models in the sub 1k category.
the title says $199 yet they show $1k+ watches
Lol “Every Budget”
Only God knows, how long have I wanted for this video. Thanks!!
I highly recommend the seiko spb143. It’s such a perfect one watch collection. I have the luxury version sje093 but it’s not necessary nor does it replace my spb. Another thing, buy what you like because you’re gonna be wearing it. Do a little research and also get a size proportional to your wrist size.
Really didn't like how this started out feeling like it would cater to anyone, and then they just get lost in mostly watches that are all thousands of dollars/unobtainable.
3:32 they really brought out the experts for this one, mind blown
I thought it was a calculator...mind blown.
Beckham was wearing a Pelagos in that picture you showed which, in my opionion, is the better middle tier to select over the Black Bay
Great selections, great video
Hamilton is no longer an American brand as they moved to Switzerland in the 80s but they still make amazing watches for the price and a story most other companies don't have
Beckham is wearing a Pelagos
As someone who is in the military, I don't know anyone who's ever been issued a watch. We all have to buy our own(at least nowadays)
I'm now convinced you made this video just for the joke at the end 😂
I hate the misnomer that..."You don't need a watch because you have a cell phone that can tell you the time". However, watches were around long before cell phones. A cell phone is a classless tool. A watch is a tool with character and can accent your outfit and even define who you are. It can say a lot about you and start a conversation.
Great video, now we need the fresh out of university $1k and below watches (no Wrist Mafia or any subscription)
On what occasion would you wear these bags? I love your collection. Like I love my nkuwan
Lmao the amount of times Cam Wolf says "like" is astonishing haha. Every other word it seems is like, him saying like, because like, these brands like embody such a like... style
Does anyone know what trousers the guy on the left is wearing? Whats the name of that style/texture. I love it.
im just looking for a watch for like 700-900$, some upper class because it would be to end one part of my life, and i dont know what should I choose, I know it must be mechanical or automatic and more bulky like diver or pilot, give some ideas :D I love uboats, Royal Oaks, Bell&Ross for example
11:20 because I need to tell the time when I’m flipping a plane. Most crucial part to flying.
Submariner were designed by that little brother you picked up(Tudor). Tudor made dive watches way before Rolex came out with there, Tudor was used by French navy back then for a long time and with those inputs the new pelegos FXD out ranks Rolex submariner.Still Tudor Submariner hits different
Tried new Pelagos and was disappointed with quality. Bezel action was poor and overall feeling was cheap
This is false. The Rolex Submariner was launched in 1953 and only later in '54 It would be sold under the Tudor brand. Also, the Pelagos FXD is a just a special edition version of the Pelagos launched in 2012, without the date, without the helium escape valve (wr is 200m and not 500m as in the original), a bidirectional rotating bezel and a thinner case. I'm not sure how the Pelagos "out ranks" the Submariner.
@@Enrico- well I would like you to correct your facts first. Tudor paved way for submariner. Yes the pelegos came out in 2012 without the helium valve. It was a newer model not their first. Don’t just start writing without any facts.
@@vinayakmishra4650 Sorry, incorrect. Blancpain and then Rolex released the first modern iteration of a dive watch in 1954. Panerai had released the Radiomir in the 30s but does not resemble the modern dive watch. Tudor is nowhere in this conversation lol
@@vinayakmishra4650 the Pelagos came out in 2012 with the helium valve, the FXD doesn't have it. Do you have any source backing up your claims that Tudor "paved the way for Submariner"? Because to me it makes no sense. Back in the day Tudor were just Rolexes without the Aegler's movement.
I like the Grand Seiko line. Very nice stuff.
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Shouldn't the Cartier Santos be one of the pilot watches?
History and Absolutely Beautiful.Deb ✌️
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Do you have selection for small wrist ?
The Cartier Santos was the first mens watch on a strap in 1904. It clearly has uber provenance. 🤔
Yeah, those are definitely in my budget 🙂
Get your money up 🤑💰 broke boy
Did somebody slap tf outta cam before he sat down for this😂💀 face red like Elmo
Couple of things I would say go with Seiko Presage line vs a Timex is much better build and dials are fantastic. Also you are not suppose to wear a dress watch or any watch with a Tux.
Very great video. 10/10
I got a Dora the Explorer watch for $5 off a stall and it does exactly what all these watches do.
DUmbass
Yea all these celebrities have stoopid rocks on thier wrist while gigachads buy the spongebob watches from walmart.
Buying a watch above like $300 is kinda stupid in my opinion. Buy a watch that does it job
And if you enjoy it as much as we do our luxury timepieces than more the power to you playboy. Nobody needs a watch in modern times. It’s like saying for those of us who like cars, that owning a Honda Accord is no different than having a Bugatti. Different strokes for different folks, no right nor wrong answer when discussing opinions based around material possession.
@@suicunecx2526 Just having a laugh tbh. Nothing wrong with being able to afford something.
That's incredibly awesome watches.
Please make the Pants and Hats editions
Well done guys 👍
a watch list for every budget without Casio or G-Shock
Dress watch: Orient Bambino comes in the sizes of 36, 38 and 40mm
Someone should tell Cam Wolf that a Good Haircut is " never gonna go out of style"👍
Hello I am knew and I subscribed and need help: I really like this Orient (to me it looks better then the bambino and even has saphire cristal): Orient FGW01002W0. Is this a good watch to buy?
Whether you're a seasoned watch enthusiast or a newcomer to horology, there's something for everyone in this diverse collection
So out of all the watches there were only 2 starters which most of us can afford. The rest were just informing us what celebrities wear 😅
Cool watches...but who slapped the guy on the left?
If you don't have enough budget, the Bonn 1949 is a good choice.
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They picked dudes who don't know a compass bezel can be used without a compass, and think dress watches have no history?
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Casio G-Shock. 💜
Top quote of the video “ya that’s a watch”
Citizen Eco-Drive it´s a deal for life.
DIVE WATCHES Seiko Prospex / Citizen Tudor Black Bay Rolex Submariner / Omega Seamaster Panerai / Breguet Marine / blancpain aqualung
Splashing water on Hase's back
SEND ME THE LINK FOR HIS SLIDES. THANKS
The guy on the left, do u have sle?
I enjoyed the video, there are some great picks among them. But I must say the video recordings of the watches were quite bad. It's really, really easy to make fantastic recordings of watches if you just watch one or two videos on youtube on how to get the lighting and camera right :)
PART 2!!!!!!!
“That’s a watch!” Yes, yes it is.
Yeah
Brother is over here recommending watches while these kids are after his lucky charms
Can I swim in salt water a Seiko 5 sports srpg27?
Great video.
what a fancy shoes dude!
I can’t believe IWC (expensive) and Orient (cheap) weren’t mentioned in Dress watches, this was horrible advice by amateurs with bad sunburn and a moustache.
yep, talking about cheaper dress watches and not mention the Orient Bambino or the Seiko Cocktail Time series. No mention of the Seiko 5 in any sports category either... Asleep at the wheel
ID on Cam Wolf's shoes?
Mate I feel like y'all could have gotten Teddy Baldassare and Kevin O'Leary to do a better job of making a list for this video.
So the first wristwatch (cartier santos) is not a mythical story?
Every watch in the investment category loses value, every watch in the luxury category holds or gains value 🤔
Can't wait for Nico to react to this
Okay. So I'm gong to critique this video. First, they parsed sports watches into subcategories that don't exist, and in the process completely excluded the simple OG 3-hand day/date sports watch (e.g., the Oyster Perpetual) that defined the category in the first place. Second, while chronographs are generally considered sports watches, dive watches and aviation/pilot watches more appropriately fit the category of "tool watches." Third, field watches are similarly not sports watches; they are *field* watches. Fourth, that Mont Blanc is *not* a field watch. Fifth, and lastly, regarding Seiko, it's pronounced PRO-specs (as in "professional specifications"), not "prah-specs."
Seiko pronounces it "prah-specs" on their own KZhead channel videos, so your 5th critique is not correct.
Its GQ, not Hodinkee. What do you expect? lol These guys are amateurs compared to the real watch reviewers.
Agreed. This is more watches by style guys not watches by watch guys.
Minor thing but they also recommended a black bay but then showed David Beckham wearing a pelagos.
@@RedwoodAggie And I mispronounce Arigatō all the time. I advise you go ask an AD (about either I
7:50 Tag Heuer was only called Heuer until the 80’s
Get a GShock… you can get a very easy to look at one or a beater. But they will last forever.
More watch videos please 🙏
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Nice watches. When you say every budget what can I get for $30? ☺️
timex or casio
The timex expedition scout is a fun little watch & will run you about $40
For around $50 take a look at the Casio MDV106.
Casio electroluminescent watch. I bought it for the military and after 5 years it is still going strong.
Casio is your friend, they make great analog watches as well as digital. If you want a mechanical watch, you have to go up a little in price: 80-120 dollars to get the greatest bang for buck mechanical, the Seiko 5. The Japanese will consistently give you the best watch you can get on a budget.
Without a Godtier watch I rate this video a light 3.5 out of 10.
Just wow 👌 👏
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Dive watches started with the seamaster not the submariner. Most underrated watch in the world. For £3,000 you cannot get a better automatic watch