Top 10 Best Value For Money Watches From $50 to $200 - Seiko, Citizen, Orient, Casio, Swatch & More
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- Today I share my favourite watches that offer the best value for money starting from $50 to around $200. This is the most requested price range that many of the fashion watches like Daniel Wellington, the Fifth, Michael Kors, Armani etc are priced at. So in this video I share 10+ options that come from brands with real watch making heritage, horological innovation and even a few iconic classics in there too.
To watch my review of the Seiko SK007 click here:
• The Seiko SKX007 Legen...
To watch my review of the Casio Duro click here:
• Every Collection Needs...
To watch my review of the Seiko Flightmaster click here:
• Best Chronograph Under...
To watch my review of the Seiko 5 SNKL23 click here:
• The Best Automatic Wat...
To watch my review of the Orient Bambino click here:
• 5 Things I Love & Hate...
To watch my review of the Citizen Promaster NY0040 click here:
• The Marina Militare's ...
To watch my review of the Marathon Navigator click here:
• The Best Beater & Ulti...
To watch my review of the G-Shock DW5600 Military click here:
• Every Collection Needs...
To watch my review of the Sinn 104 click here:
• The Sinn 104 Pilot Wat...
To watch my review of the Citizen Nighthawk click here:
• Oris Aquis (Green) Aut...
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love the budget videos
Glad to hear, one of the most fun price ranges of watches IMO,
Thank you Anas,
Best regards,
TGV
what was the price ON the citzen at the end? thank you
Anas Hakim - The affordability means you can get more of them but I suppose after you've experienced something of higher quality, you'd rather have a few nice pieces then a big collection of the budgets.
for all the students in the world haha
Anas Hakim iiiI'm
I don't know jack shit about watches but I love watching and seeing the passion behind this guy talking about them. Definitely interested now
MuchoLemons I don't know much yet, but I do love watches. I've fallen in love and you are right. His passion is admirable.
Same lol
Same and I’m female!
Me too I love TGV vidoes
MuchoLemons i highly agree. Enjoyable
Unfortunately, I am watching this video about six years too late. The prices have gone up dramatically.
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we love these budget videos. I'm 14 years old and its hard to make money for watches. i just got my skx 007 last week and I'm trying to find what i want next. thanks TGV.
Very glad to hear, I love your youtube name btw, LOL ;-)
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
My dads a lawyer You cant arrest me check out citizen eco drive, swatch sistem51, tissot, stuff like that. Those are great buys under 200-300$
My dads a lawyer You cant arrest me Enjoy your skx007, don't get stuck into buying more and more
This summer bro, mow lawns. It is easy money. I bought my first car at 16 that way.
Garry Perkins You can't even drive at 16 in most countries...
That Victorinox Infantry is really a hidden gem. I bought the automatic version with eta 2824 movement for about 350$. It really gives you the feel of a well made swiss piece. Accuracy is +3 sec/day which is way better than my seikos. I would say that it considerably reduced my itch for wanting a rolex right now, at the same time increased my respect for swiss manufacturing.
$100 is the sweet spot. + or - $20 and most people are comfortable with that price. I had no idea there were even good watches in this price range. I just thought 30$ timex and 10k rolex and not a clue a world existed between. Thanks for the great videos.
I recently got my first automatic, a Seiko 5 SNK809 and it just makes me happy when I wear it.
We all know that feeling :) That's what it's all about. Congratulations
LB33 I'm thinking of buying the SNK809 too by the start of July! It will be my first automatic watch as well but I'm confused between this and the SKX007. I know these two are both very different watches but I'm fascinated by both and want one that would go with every occasion. Given the fact that I'm a recent college graduate I need something that I could wear at work as well as casual outings, which one would you recommend? Is the SKX809 treating you well?
i got my first automatic recently too! SNK807! high 5 mate!
Don't know if you meant to adress creeps inc or me...
If you adressed me, I'm sorry for being late, I just read your comment.
The SKX809 are both great watches (like almost every Seiko). And they actually aren't too different (from a specs standpoint). Both have a 7s26 movement and hardlex crystal. So it's mostly the size, the water resistance and of course the design that distinguishes them.
Since your comment is already 2 weaks old, I suspect you have already decide which one to buy...?
LB33 yes I reckon I meant to address 'creeps inc' but replied to your comment by mistake.
I'm still thankful for your reply though and thanks for the input as well. You are right, I have made up my mind to buy the SNK809 first. Might get the SKX007 later someday. Since this will be my first automatic watch, the fact that It has a exhibition/ display case back is a big plus for me. I'm pretty excited to get my hands on it :)
I don’t even know how I came about this channel, but I’m not complaining, I love it! I was trying to find other watches to transition to from MK watches with something that has a lot more class and this channel has been showing me so many options! Thanks a lot and keep up the great content!
I love your channel man, but my parents are mad at you for getting me obsessed with watches as it can be quite an expensive habit lol.
LOL, please apologise to them for me and explain it is the one of the greatest hobbies a person can have ;-)
Enjoy the journey my friend.
Best regards,
TGV
Revoures next you'll be into fragrances.
it wasnt his fault but hey revorse same my my parents are super mad at me for the sameresons hhaha
After all, all we've got is time.
They should thank him! now you wont have money for drugs and alcohol ;)
Number 9 Orient. I just bought an Orient Bambino version IV, blue dial. I love it!
Eco drive is Phenomenal I own 1 running strong after 14 years! TGV I want to propose a future video topic: Iconic digital watches prior to the GShock (1983)
Nice one! Wow 14 years!
Thank you Mario for sharing that.
Best regards,
TGV
@ 23:58 - 24:09 BLASPHEMY SIR !!! ......it's official mate, you're out of the club :D :D :D
mario siaven that's great to hear, I have three Citizens.
Yes! Eco Drive is truly great. 14 years! can i ask what model?
My Citizen titanium eco-drive is about a dozen years of abuse old. It is about -2 seconds/week accurate! This watch is leaving all my more expensive automatics way behind concerning the watch accuracy! If this watch had been an "atomic" or GPS radio watch, it would be even closer to being a "perfect" one.
I'm just 14 and so much into watches. The icons are the best!!
Im usually the type of person who wouldn’t watch videos of this sort but I came across your channel and since then I’ve been binge watching non-stop. I find watches really interesting now; I used to not care at all. I think your content is awesome, entertaining and very informative. I really really do appreciate the effort you put into every video.
Have a good day!:)
You are just fun to watch. Yes, I really said it.
You are incredible. I wasn't going to listen to your reviews anymore but I needed a little happiness. There was just too much danger in wanting to buy what you recommend. I must have slipped and unconsciously selected this video.
I love your enthusiasm and knowledge of watches. Thanks.
Thanks for posting this video. After watching, I researched and found a great deal on the Citizen BL5400 52A you mentioned. It was exactly what I was looking for in a watch. Large case, white face, chronograph, etc. Absolutely beautiful watch and have no regrets on snagging this one up.
That G-Shock Rangeman is a game changer. Game. Changer. It does so much for its price.
This is probably my favorite intro. Very sublime. Love the Goldberg Variations.
i think I'm gonna pick up bambino for my collection. What do you guys think?
A K Great watch, it should be in everything collection, you will not regret it
Do luxury watch owners even watch youtube? As you can see I'm cycling thru older videos here, this my new favorite watch channel. Im a poor collector Seikos Casios and Vostoks for me.
I believe that Casio F-91W is a must have watch for everyone.
TGV, another great video! I really enjoyed the coffee intro--especially loved it when you timed the coffee brewing with your handy wrist chronograph--(instead of a pesky oven timer). Classy and well done!
I will generously buy anyone's Sinn 104 for $200.
LOL me too!!!
Thank you Garry,
Best regards,
TGV
Ill bet you would.
That makes 3 of us;;))
I just discovered the yema watch.. made in France. It does exceed this videos $200 and under theme, but at $300 it’s, in my opinion a value. It uses miyota os21 movement. I know but the design Is wonderful! Inspired by vintage British sports cars, it’s great fun to look at.
bought a lovely little 1964 timex the other day thanks to you tgv keep it up
So glad to hear, enjoy my friend! :D
Thank you Lee,
Best regards,
TGV
I got my father's citizen promaster seven years ago when I turned 18. At that point he already had owned the watch for 13 years. I wear it every single day, it has never seen a service - and it just still works perfectly fine. (I should nevertheless service it soon, just to ensure it's fine haha)
Hey man, no disrespect but im afraid ur making ur coffee wrong. I am Italian and one rule is to never press the ground coffee. What u need to do is make a sort of mountain with the coffee. No pressing otherwise it can burn. Love ur videos, I have learn a lot from u, keep up the good work
it's nice to see you put watches on both of your hands and still looking cool
Great video but for anyone who is interested, I am watching this video and going through some of the online shops, Amazon, watchshop and others, at the same time to get a few ideas for a Christmas present for my son. The Hamilton Khaki and the Marathon are nowhere near the 200 dollar mark. I am in the Uk and the Marathon is £280($350) and the Hamilton, the one I liked most of all, around £300($380). The first Seiko is at the right price and the swatch ones are correct too but a lot of these watches are in the 3-5 hundred dollar range(retail price in the Uk).
Love the Vermeer screen savers ! *! update while watching!* You have caravaggio too ! Both of them two of my top ten favourite artists ! 👍 There must be a "watch collector artist preference thing going on here or something ! 😁
I had an original Casio Databank when I was in high school in the 1980s. The watch was strangely interesting to random people at random times. I wore it until half the plating wore off after a couple years. Think mom bought it for me from The Sharper Image catalog, lol.
Your videos make me want to go on a watch shopping spree :) but I have to set priorities and not blow all my money on watches haha
Haha, life is short my friend, why not!?! Enjoy.
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
Love The Urban Gentry!! Certainly amazing horological passion behind his videos!
Watches and aircraft. Two of my favorite hobbies. Enjoyable video. Subscribed. Thanks! Are you into flight sims too?
That Sinn is a lovely looking piece. As for budget options around 200 dollars, I really rate triwa, a Danish brand. Their "nevil" chronographs are very handsome watches. I've had one in my collection for a while. Orient Bambino looks great but they should have made it smaller - about 37mm.
Ok, so my pick. 1. Dress watch: Marvin jumbo (38mm) from the 50-s. In-house swiss movement, price about 100 usd. 2. Casual watch: any oversized swiss automatic from the 70s. Tv dial, sunburst, retro look, eta movement. Price: 100 usd. 3. Beater watch: casio ae1000w.
*Have you done the 10 best watches from $0 to $50 already?*
*I've seen an analog watch on Amazon as low as $3, that would make for an interesting review!*
I did a top 5 but it needs an update.
Thank you Joe, I will certainly check out Amazon.
Best regards,
TGV
Truly inspirational videos, all of them, presented by a real gentleman. Best introduction into the watch world. Too bad I could only give one like...
I wish you would do one of these again....I like to have a few watches that I wear..and I really prefer quartz because I like it to be correct with less hassle and lower maintenance, variety and still have other things...I currently have a Jack Mason (Ellum) a Swatch Skin Irony 42 and a Torgoen T9.
Gracias amigo, aquí tiene su like y su saludo desde Málaga. España. Sus videos me relajan y desconectan... enhorabuena
I love field watches but dress watches leave me cold. The Bambino might be the exception. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
20:50 I think fair equal would be a Luminox Men's A.0201.BO Black Carbon-Reinforced Sentry Watch ! Fantastic piece and truly black on black on black !
The seiko skx diver was actually military issue in the Israeli navy so it also has the military heritage like the citizen watch
I've been a gshock man most my life, until I got the invicta reserve bolt with black mop. Chronograph Swiss movement. It's very big about 52mm case, all stainless. Its so well built and beautiful. For 200 bucks I was impressed enough I got the blue label specialty chaos. I love watches too lol.
Any thoughts on Luminox watches?
Personally owning one passed down from my Uncle, was told it was bought around the 80s. Gone through at least 5 rubber straps since it was bought, 2 since I “inherited” it back in 2013. The luminous tubes are still going on strong and doesn’t seem to have issue taking dives. Just that the pin holes at the hinges have rusted. So changing straps are proving to be more harder each time. The glass doesn’t seem too fuzzed up with scratches too, pretty durable especially when knocking/scratching against walls/pillars/poles. Overall, very suitable for most urban terrain and environment. Will update with its model soon.
Loving to see the screensaver of Napoleon at Eylau on the monitor in the background 😁
Hi Sir, i just wanted to say, from France, that i love your style and videos ! As a beginner, I feel you had an influence in my choice for my first 2 pieces. A quartz, the Tissot Quister Nato, i found it simple, elegant, casual, and i love seeing it like a part of the history of this amazing brand. And a automatic, the Seiko 5 SNZG11J1, in blue, my favorite color (I just order it today so i wait for it).
I bought the two for 288 euros, i think it's 352 dollars, a good deal as it was the initial price of the Tissot only. But seeing your videos, i have the impression that watches are a little bit less expensives in america !?
Thank you for your work, I'll keep watching it !
I know you mentioned a cpl citizen watches with the eco drive I love my citizen pro master diver another one that could’ve made the top ten but you did like I said have a cpl citizens so I applaud your list.,
i love the deer head in the back. i have like 10 of those lol
Bought a Chinese automatic for 60$ 2 years ago. Still kicking. It has around 40 hrs reserve and about +/-3 sec / day. I love the thrill of getting those...fingers crossed they won't fall apart after unpacking... Had a lot of luck xD
Also I've heard the Chinese have had made a real tourbillion watch - Aatos Tiago - for under 400$. Gonna get that also.
KhakiFields are great piece of history. Just ordered one to be the company for my Vostoks in expeditions. Gonna check them in extreme conditions.
Another phenomenal video! Thanks!
Another superb video. Got a sarb 033 with your "blessing." Great watch. Way more class than its price. Ordered a Citizen BM8180 as a tooly hiking watch and going to put a NATO strap on it.
My new goal: SS blue dial Sky-Dweller. Looking forward to you making an updated video with it;)
Excellent video. I am having some trouble deciding on which watch to purchase next. Casio edifice or the citizen eco drive. I have about $500-800 budget. Want the solar power option for both. Any advice you can give on either watch?
I have a Seiko 5 SNK 791 and it's awesome
I felt happy after watching this.
Love the Bambino v2. My concern with it is not being able to wear a dress watch everyday ... but I love it so much.
Thanks to you (and Armand) I've just bought my first automatic, a Seiko 5 to challenge my Gant and I'll soon be adding the Bambino 2 to compete with my DW. I'll blame you guys later for creating a watch addict...
You sold me on the Swatch 51, and the Citizenat the end was gorgeous. 🖒🖒 The flight master is nice as well.
I like that maroon or purple strap at the beginning! Any tips on where to get one??
Best watch channel ever!
BULOVA SEA KING!!! ISO 300M/Sapphire Crystal/262KHz movement? Black stainless Steel Bracelet/decent luminescent/Great Bezel/ Anti- reflective face!!! My choice for a value priced Dive Watch! : )
Have you ever did a review on a older Cardinal brand, apparently there the same company as Wenger and started by a family from Russia who came to North America years past.
Thanks again🙂
The best dress watch
under $200 is the Three Centre Hand Manual Winding Orient Monarch, very rare
even in Patek and Lange. Of course at $150, it does not has the specs of these
luxury watches. The specs of 21 jewels, 3 Hz, 40 hrs power reserve,
non-chronometer, is similar to the Rolex 6694. With the hacking function, it's
one up on the Rolex, though. So, it's pretty high class, and looks good too.
If people know how rare a Three Centre Hand
manual winding mechanism is in the Swiss watch industry, this watch would be
sold out before it sees daylight.
Only thing keeping me from the sks is orients mako 2 that for less money hacks and handwinds. Love the blue ones.
Opted for the orient sun and moon rather than bambino but i do like bauhaus style esp the black dial! My s and m VERSION 4! Arabic numerals and non sculpted face. More of a plain jane. Wonder why they made that version? I thought they made a mistake at first. Because i havent seen any others. Maybe you could shed some light!
It is incredibly easy to tead without my glasses.
I want a swatch system 61 just because of the history.
Have my casio...version rangeman. Kind of hard to set the world time though.bthe barometer is spot on as is the temp and compass. Lots of timers but they all sound too weak.with radio control,difficult to catch atomic time here in bucharest.
Still indestructable though. I want another 5600 again a red one.
I want a barebones hamilton handwind with distressed leather strap...would go great with my ray ban aviators and my bomber real lambs wool collar flying jacket.
Marathon yes but the i want is over a grand! Hard to swollow for a plastic watch.
Wont buy a victorinox watch...i already own about 10 of their knives...
Thinking about a citizen chrono have a titaniam.
What do you think of recent citizen quality issues? Would really like that chrono eco drive.
Love this channel! I only have a few cheap watches (invicta 😦8926 and Seiko snk809) but I love learning about different watches and what the next good watch I can afford will be. I am thinking about the orient bambino but maybe a smaller similar watch from orient
Do a review of the Orient Mako II
Already did,
Enjoy,
Thank you Martin,
Best regards,
TGV
Great video!
Just got the 009J from Creationwatches for 190$ with shipping. amazing price in my opinion.
Did I hear correctly, citizen has one of the best movements in a 200 hundred dollar watch ? I have the timex expedition, I have no complaints, it can be pulled off as a dress watch also with the blue dial ,
I am loving your videos. Thank you.
1rd
Citizens NEW Automatic Promaster Dive Watch with sapphire crystal blows your number one on the list...the Seiko SKX007 out of the water. Seiko has several QC issues which are almost nonexistent with Citizen.
Love your room
Thats a Databank, nice! Can one get an extention for the metal wrist strap ?
Can I suggest a video? 4 watches (dress, sport, beater EDC) for 1000? I'd love to see also some ladies suggestions. Don't leave quartz behind!!!
Excellent top ten. Thanks for that
Great videos, I really like your way to talk about watches! Now I live in Europe and I find no Orient Bambinos under 300 Euros. Do I miss something? Do you have a tipp whrer to look for a Bambino under 200 USD?
If I may.....if you feel the Hamilton and Orient are a bit too over-represented, then for a "field watch" or "dress watch" look at Russian brands from the Volmax group. Sturmanskie, Aviator, etc. There are There are 5 kinds of watches in this world 1.Luxury, 2.Affordable, 3.Fashion, 4.Cheap, and 5.Russian. They're a thing unto themselves. Give these watches a chance. If you choose the right models, they are steel case and mineral glass with in-house automatic movements. There is a direct lineage going back through Poljot to the First Moscow Factory in 1930s, which includes the first watches in space. Underappreciated IMO, these watches were in the Soviet space program and worn by Russian military in nuclear subs, Arctic deployment, and other extreme situations. Distinctive masculine styles, and a variety of automatic and mechanical movements such as the 24 hr. I have a few and think they're cool. An absorbing sub-genre of horology, at attainable prices. An itch that's both easy to get, and easy to scratch! Russian watches are more than the cheap Vostok Amphibians or over-priced gaudy Raketa.
I would love to pick out a Sistem51 but I don't think I could love the 42mm size. Wish they could make it a little bit smaller.
the Casio Edifice you featured, can you tell us what model it is. I really like its look but cannot find this particular one anywhere.
What do you think of Straton watches? new brand. nice design... thinking of getting one
Hi, I am from Bangladesh and a watch enthusiast. In fact your reviews had enriched my knowledge and ideas about watches a lot. It’s very difficult to get such watches from my country. Plus it’s difficult for me to get the expensive ones. From your particular this video I have collected my personal favourite ones. Seiko SKX 007, SNK 809, Orient Bambino and Mako, Casio DW5600. Sinn 104 I couldn’t find. Hamilton Khakhi I couldn’t buy at this moment. All of the watches I collected from from Amazon through my relatives and friends. The recent one I bought is Citizen BN0150-28e as I couldn’t find NY0040. My question is if it is a good one?? thanks a lot for this video. I’ll buy one good watch for around $2500 and saving money for that. Will take some time though..Can you also suggest anything for me? Thanks a lot again.
Great video ,can you make a video abouth ,,slava,,how good or bad they was....thank you..
You need to remake this man🔥
Just thinkin' of TGV doing Planks in the Nude-or maybe wearing a pair of Peanut-shell posing-trunks!
I like the bach goldberg variation for intro.
I Love your youtubevideos and i Adore Watches best regards from Germany
Thank you TGV for your content, I love this range of watches and it is good to know what quality you can get without needing to re-mortgage the house to afford. I got my first automatic watch about 10 years ago a pulsar YT57-X017. I have loved it but the scratched glass and the inability to change the steel bracelet, (and constant hair pulling, ouch), has led me to need to stop wearing it. Due to very limited budget i have just got a Timex expedition (classic) for now. Except the fact that the seconds markings don't seem to quite line up with the second hand movement i really like it and wear it on a bond nato. It will do for now but being quartz its not the daily automatic that i want. I am saving up for a Seiko 5 automatic, the SNZF17, to add to my collection later in the year.
I wear a luminox recon black orange and grey NATO strap that I believe it's a little over two hundred I think I'm closer to 5 or 600 but to me it seems like the perfect entry level actual Swiss made real utility watch
Im thinking about orient bambino v4 Grey color. What do you guys think is it possible to wear this watch as casual watch? Its looks very elegantly but i think wearing it with casual clothes gonna be ok.
Please review the Swatch Sistem 51!! Thanks!
How do you feel about the Vostok Amphibia fitting in here. On rubber of course, as the bracelets are terrible. I usually throw away the bracelet and slap it on a nice NATO.
Question: Do you need to be a diver to owner a diver watch? Do you need to be an aviator to on an aviator watch?
I own a Timex expedition scout, for the money, a fantastic piece!!!
The Timex watches lasted me 2-3 years each, after the second one died I realized I wasn't loosing watches like I did as a kid, bought nicer Seiko and Citizen watches.
I rrecedntly bot a thite g-shock,,,really like it. the white gel band has turned yellow. I have tried to clean it but is immpossible to clean. What should I do ?
Grand reviews!!
The Top Gear of Watches!
Seiko SSA231 is amazing
Excelente video 👍
He said that he doesn't own a Swatch Sistem51 because it's too big for his wrist. Well, the watch on this right wrist looks pretty massive
Orient has the new Bambino tank watch. 46940 or 46w40 limited edition