Watches With The Best Finishing Under $1,000 - 22 Watches Mentioned
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In this video, I'll tackle the subject of finishing in watches under $1,000. While you don't typically associate heightened levels of attention to detail with this price category, there are actually a number of excellent watches punching far above their weight when it comes to dial, case, and movement finishing. What are some of your top picks for attainable watches with great finishing?
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The camera work at 4:28 (extreme close-up of the movement) is genuinely first class. Love it.
Would definitely like to see more like this. Something especially around “the pictures don’t do this justice.” Website photos and what this looks like on wrist is like buying a Cologne after smelling it on a tester strip as opposed to a full wearing.
Mad as well that Seiko are known for their finishing, but their online renderings often look like absolute pixelated trash
You get better pictures of watches on Craigslist.
@@alexspink4325 seiko is like the poster boy for reverse false advertising
Thanks to your videos, have rediscovered watches (at 67 years old...). Since I'm retired, the sub $1000 range is my intended realm. I really want that gorgeous Tissot PRX 80. I have an 8.5 inch wrist, so I need to go 40mm and up. Lots of beauties in this video.
I love the fact you mentioned the Mido. I got this watch for almost a year now and man does it hold up, especially in its grey variant. The finish is great, it feels heavy and well built, and you can really tell it’s worth just by the reactions I get off it, most people think it cost at least 5K. I can’t be more satisfied with it.
I got the Seiko 5 GMT (blueberry) just before last Christmas and the offer of a generous discount made it a no brainer. In daily wear, it's so comfortable and has received compliments, what has come as a surprise is that for such a bargain of a watch, it feels so classy to wear. I'd highly recommend one of these watches.
I have one and while I like it, I haven’t quite bonded with it yet and might sell it if I must to level up to another watch. With that said, it is a fantastic watch objectively and the finishing is truly great. Mine also runs at -2 seconds a day which is exceptional for a watch at this price.
Just got the same watch from Teddy, it really looks awesome for the money.
@@jarrethickman3993 It's a lovely watch and when the sun hits that gorgeous dial, it really grabs peoples attention, I'm sure you'll enjoy wearing it.
Same i got the orange dial one and i get compliments on it pretty much everytime i wear it. I have a couple other watches but always find myself wearing this one since ive gotten it
Perfect list Teddy . Nowadays is very important make this kind of lists . Thank you .
So happy to see how fast your channel has been growing, Teddy! Well earned.
Loving my Lunar Pilot and PRX Powermatic thanks to your recommendations! It’s definitely been a gateway
loved the content and products you presented in this video. would definitely love to see a follow-up of the same style for watches under ~$2,500
That is what I'm looking for all $2500ish lists!
Teddy, as always "upping up your game".
This video is as comprehensive and on the spot as it gets.
Congratulations and cheers to all your discerning followers!
Thanks to you Teddy I purchased my first Dive watch, an Oris Aquis. Thank you for making such wonderful content. Also would absolutely love to see more content on best finished watches at various price tiers.
In that category usually something from Tissot or Oris. In my opinion has the best finishing.
Thanks for making a great video that gives a middle class gentleman hope. Smile. These appear to be solid choices for smaller budgets 💯🎯
Got my first watch thanks to your advice! Got a Seiko SNK361 and recieved it last week, I love it it's so beautiful
literally the same here... snk361 as first mechanical watch and really reeeeeally loving it
Favs from this list:
1. Tissot PRX
2. Frederique Constant Classic Index
3. Seiko SPB
Yes, I’m looking to add another dress watch to my collection 😁
So you can set the frederique constant no1, the PRX is an everyday watch
Teddy, I can never unsee the watch collector's anthem it's epic, you should share it with your subscribers.
Anthem??
@Rocky Teddy made a music video a couple years back and recently removed it. It's epically relatable. Tell him to bring it back.
I've been thinking about this too, i remember part of the lyrics were about how robust rolex movements are
@Juan Farrell the video lyrics are hysterical .
I like the watch I got from amzwatch. That rubber strap combo looks really cool! Been wearing it since last year and love every minute of it.
If there are visible pieces of dirt or hair in the macro footage it would be nice if you pointed it out. The Baltic had specks on the 1 and 2 of the 12 and a hair or fiber on the 2. I really love that watch and would like to ow or but not if its going to have crap in the dial, that bodes poorly for cleanliness of the watch internals as well
Maybe it was on top of the crystal but it looked like it was on the dial
Great selection but I am sick and tired of the PRX hype. Would have loved some more micro brand options for instance MAEN Brooklyn 36, studio Underdog and others
Another cracking video, I would absolutely love to see a similar video for watches under £2000 / $2500 - I'm starting to find myself interested in watches around this price point, I recently picked up a Formex Essence 39 and I'm blown away with the quality, would love to learn about some other brands that make an equally good product for a similar price.
Bro i choked when he said "What the hell is Teddy on right now? Did he smoke before this video?" lmaooooo
Sooo tempted by the PRX.
The sizing is not the best
@natehiggers4439dial is quite meh, hope they release the 35mm with a waffle dial or at least the same as the 40mm quartz
I just bought one today as my first watch. I personally went for the automatic. I think it’s a beautiful watch. It’s not too heavy and for me, the lug to lug size is perfect. bracelet is lovely too and the clasp looks so seamless.
Saw the prx today
I must say it's a beautiful watch but the sizing sucks for my wrist
@natehiggers4439I am a man with 6.5” wrist bought the 35mm gold prx instead of the 40mm one because of the dial, 40mm looks good but it has a vertically brushed down yellowish tone dial.
35mm one has a sunburst gold finish so it looks a hell lot better in my opinion, quartz don’t bother me much cause I can just get a battery change anytime it stops
I do not comment on many videos, but I feel the need to comment! Your videos are fantastic! I like the fact you include cost effective watches, lets be honest, not everyone can afford a Rolex etc…the fact your are inclusive of the more realistic buyer/lover is awesome. Keep up the great work.
"did you smoke before this video?" had me crying. Well done my guy
Ever checked out the Maen Manhattan 37 ?, finishing for 600 dollars are amazing. Ronda movement, but to be expected at price point.
Finally somebody mentioned Bulova. Great content!
I also owned the blue 5sports and its unbelievable how good the dial is. Its simply perfekt! The glas looks so good and this blue!!! I swear its not easy to find a blue like this!👍🏻
Seikos are phenomenal for the price. I dropped into the rabbit hole of mechanical watches with SEIKO. I have 5 series Pepsi and Presage, both are great and look stunning on the wrist. Maurice Lacroix Aikon has an awesome bracelet and and the dial is out of this world, probably one of the best 100 dials in the watch industry.
I own Hamilton’s,Mido and then I purchased my first Zelos ! It is a Titanium and the fit being a 40mm on a smaller wrist truly made me understand bigger watches aren’t for me. Zelos truly shocked me on the quality, fit and design. I will be purchasing a another!
Good video. Would like to see this same concept applied to more rugged field style watches.
Agree Seiko dials are often fantastic ...
Great video ! Can we see a $2000 category ? To include the sinn 105UTC with the new Sw330-2 top grade movement ?! Thanks for all the content !
Great video! I want to buy my first nice watch. And I always liked the way the Movados look elegant but seeing some of the watch videos here on youtube they're not very highly recommended. Any advice on what I should pick for my first watch that has a similar elegant look to Movado?
Since watching the Channel I have purchased 2 Tissots and 1 Hamilton and they are great. I was wondering if you can do a channel just strictly how you shoot your content and if you already have one please let me know. Thank you.
Some Citizen JDMs also have excellent finishing under $1000. Specifically, the NB 1050 and NB 1060 collections.
Really like some of Farer’s sub 1k offerings for their finishings. The Mansfield is just one that comes to mind. Really great micro that seems to be dedicated on consistently releasing quality and affordable swiss made (British designed) pieces.
The next edition of this sort of list should consider including the Casio Oceanus T200. Unique "tinted" sapphire, gorgeous wrist roll, floating indices, and high-level finishing on the case. PLUS solar movement, bluetooth, correcting seconds hand, and a bunch of other features. All for less than $400.
I have one and the finishing is better than pretty much everything on this list, but he doesn't sell it on his website so he didn't include it. This video is nothing but an ad.
Casio is just amazing at everything. People think of Casio as gshocks and $20 "fun" watches. In a way, they have no business even putting something like the Oceanus series out. It's almost like an outlet for them to say "watch this". I don't own one, but every Oceanus watch I have ever seen, you could just stare at for days. I do however own a duro (mdv-106). When I got it 8 years ago, it was about $40 (I think they are around $47 now). The finishing and just presence of this $40 watch is really something special and makes you wonder how. I have other Casios and gshocks. The duro gets a ton of compliments and loves just about every strap you put it on. Not to mention, I have put this watch through just about everything for the time I've owned it, changed the battery once, and it's just such an amazing time keeping tool.
I’ve always had G shocks and Nixons which I still love.. but I just got the Powermatic 80 40mm in the mint color and I’m in love. My first good watch and I’m addicted
Great video Teddy, loving the content! That Autodromo Group B is really nice!
I would like to see starting from 100$ then 500$ 1000$ 2000$ and up
Even 200$ 400$ 600$ some type of format of different ranges on each episode
Love the content ❤
Hi Teddy!
Is the Seiko Prospex 110th Anniversary a good Watch?
It is beautiful and relatively affordable imo.
Hey...well what do you think about the baby alpinist series....i just love it's blue dial version....38mm with blue super luminova....it's just like looking at constellations in the night sky....
Absolute beauty at the price you pay!!!
I wanna hear his opinion on Citizen (eco-drive) watches
This is a good concept. I'd like to see more.
The dial on my Seagull 1963 is finished to a very high standard and all details hold up very well, even under a loupe. A genuine bargain for a column wheel mechanical chronograph and a beautiful watch.
im 15 wondering if I should get a day date, black bay, or a seamaster as my first designer watch?
Full disclosure: I am an admitted Seiko fanboy, and this list includes some really nice offerings from Seiko. I also liked the Orient and Milo, and couldn’t help but admire the 1970s throwback style Hamilton digital. I also owned a Bulova dive watch back in the late 1970s, and to this date it remains one of my all-time favorite watches. I don’t really think there is a right or wrong watch or list, as watch brands, styles and features are personal preferences. I enjoy these little video lists with Teddy, especially when I don’t have to listen to Kevin (Mr. not so wonderful) O’Leary flap his egotistical soup coolers constantly. Keep up the good work Teddy.
Just got my PRX 35mm quartz sunburst, the oyster style is phenomenal💪
watching this video back ive already got 2 in the collection. Back to back in the video the presage cocktail time (blue dial) and the tissot prx 35mm (light blue dial). Next watch probably going to be a kamasu with the teal green dial, i think id like a diver because i can use the (stopwatch funciton) bezel a lot.
Hey @teddy!!! Ive heard a lot from this kronaby brand of hybrid watches… can you make a video on them?
As always… so intellectually informative, and visually stunning video… Teddy your the one who got me into watch collecting… You made me appreciate and evaluate every part of a watch before purchasing…
I would love to see another video like this one!
Great video Teddy! Thank you very much!
Love the video love the effort teddyy and lovee the pieces you chose, although a bit upset you didnt mention the orient bambino 38, best finish for a dress watch tbh
Just got a seiko sharp edge in black, good to see it get a nod
that zelos dial is absolutely stunning!
Teddy: excellent videos, as always. Two questions. First, any updates to the Q&A Event that you mentioned at the end of 2022? Second, any chance you can post in your comments to the video an identification to the watch you are sporting? I think it would prompt all sorts of conversation if you did.
Can u review Maen's BK and Manhattan?
Been waiting for one of these
Just got my autodromo group B a few days ago, having it on the wrist and then seeing it here on the list makes me happy. Great video and stunning watch
Group B is a great watch.
I really like the Seiko 5 . Do they have a series that is just a little bigger across the face? Day date if possible
Casio AWM-500 series. Yes, for a bit more money ($500 rrp/ $250 on offer), Casio can deliver INSANE levels of finishing with 'Liquid Metal' polishing, circular brushing, applied indices ... plus it's indestructible and atomic time accurate.
The Tissot PRX mint quartz has to be the watch of the year. Price, finish, feel, wrist presence, it has it all. Such a steal for $375.
Excellent video! Would love to see a similar video that covers watches from $1500 to 10K.
Thoughts on the Traska Venturer? Seems like they put a lot of thought into the quality of their watches for a good price.
I absolutely needed this video today.
No love for the Oceanus T200 or S100? First watches I think about when it comes to excellent finishing under $500
The Seiko SRPD (well let's just say Seiko 5) bracelet .. solid or hollow end links? Milled or pressed clasp? Rolled links? Case looks great just not sure if the bracelet let's it down? I know people also have issues with Seikos bezel alignment and use of mineral crystal (although I can excuse this last one) even at this price point.
If you look at the PRX Quartz, I wouldn't say the dials are plain at all... The sunburst in the original dial colors are pretty spectacular and I honestly prefer it over the waffle-pattern of the auto. This is the only reason I haven't pulled the trigger on a PRX yet: an automatic movement with a dial from a quartz version would be my ideal PRX!
An auto that can be regulated easily. Youk know what just the old 2824 Cosc with 40h reserve will do. With a sapphire back, that caliber is good looking enough.
And keep the size from the quartz.
Add better anti reflections coating, on the exterior only and we have a deal. Say, south of 1500?
@@shuycg where do I sign up?
Teddy Could u make a video best skeleton watches, Christopher ward watches, wooden watches,pro tek,zenith watches and chrono Swiss watches
So tempted for the automatic PRX, but I think it wears to big on me. Do you know anything about them releasing the 35mm automatic?
Lunar Pilot is always the answer. Such a great watch at all levels, history, price, wearability.. etc
My Prx has just arrived. Stunning
Oooh deep dive for the PSR very nice!
Bought a blue 40mm automatic PRX. it's a great bargain. I'd prefer the Christopher Ward twelve in 40mm, but at double the price i decided to buy the PRX and am happy with my choice.
The PRX bracelet is amazing for a watch under $1k. The dials are solid and the overall watch size on my 6.5" wrist feels classy and appropriately sized...but i would probably favor a larger case size if my wrist was 7" or larger.
Overall, the PRX is a very great watch for under $1k. A good daily wearable watch. But it won't blow anyone away or fool anyone into thinking it is a $5k watch...but rather plays out as a super solid, well built and classy modern watch with a 1970s nostalgic style.
If you have $2,000+ to spend on a watch, you can find better watches than the PRX. If you have a budget under $1k, its unlikely you find a better overall watch than the PRX.
Love to see the next price point, Teddy. Love your channel.
Teddy (or anyone else), do you have an opinion on the Spinnaker Cahill 300? I personally like the dial texture, but want to hear another perspective
5:07 happened to see this watch's demo last week in the showroom
Awesome video. Im surprised that you didn’t mention Wise AD8 with best steel, ceramic bezel, best loom& fantastically finished dial
Teddy what Hamilton watch would you suggest getting Hamilton Khaki quartz dive watch or Hamilton Khaki Automatic dive watch? Thank you.
I got the Orient Kamasu a year or so ago and it's the only watch I use besides my Apple Watch. It really is a good watch for the price, it delivers a quality feeling as well as enough of a interesting look.
I can agree and approve on the Tissot Prx quartz and automatic finished and detailed to the watch is high.
5:19Not bad 🧐
Cheers from San Diego California
I own Hamilton PSR with gold PVD coating. Can’t agree more with your observation. Phenomenal finishing for the price. The bracelet and caseback deserve special mention.
Already own Prw quartz plus orient Mako 2 now looking for Zelos Mako v3...
For the Hamilton brand, what about the jazzmaster viewmatic? With the bracelet comes in at like 795
Please review the new Tissot gentleman line up with the open heart. They're also around $900. Would love your thoughts on this
i really wanted to get the new green prx, but couldn't get past the fact that the second hand not hitting the indices 80% of the time.
Very happy owner of the SharpEdge as my first automatic watch. The finish and versatility is fantastic.
Finally someone giving the Gentleman some love, altho wish you could’ve talked about laco with their Augsburg and Aachen models, their amazing finish and the phenomenal straps for 350$
ArmourLite watches, your thoughts, I know it a Swiss Quarts under 500 but the dial glows 24 hours a day.
Zelos! I regret selling my meteorite dial one. It was an incredible watch.
I totally love your videos… may I ask for your opinion on Yema wristmaster traveller? I am new to watches so I dont know a lot, but this one cought my attention, and i fell in love.. however ive seen many bad-ish reviews on yema in general so im very much in doubt. Appreciate your time
Great video Teddy! I was also hoping to see Brew metric in this list as I quite like the finish of the bracelet and unique details on the dial. Hope to see a second part of this video soon!
hey, Teddy, thank you for pointing out Baltic wow that's something ...
Pleasd do a video on mecha-quartz watches. They work on battery and tick 4times/second
Hey Teddy, great vids, what’s your thoughts on the xeric trappist please?
Happy to see the Tissot Gentleman on this list.
Absolutely agree, the finishing on this watch is very good. The bracelet is pretty nice as well in my opinion but you're probably right about there being better ones out there
I went to buy a PRX and walked out with the Tissot Gentleman. It looks amazing especially the green dial and feels great on the wrist.
@@xhatjain I'd absolutely love a green dial Gentleman, if they ever released it without the sector lines. I don't understand why that's the only option considering they do blue with and without, but it's an aesthetic no-go for me.
I used to agree with you. The Gentleman was on the top of my list for a long time. But the bezel is unpolished, which means it will show every scratch in detail, such as on the PRC200 I currently wear.
Also generally let down by the lume on Tissots - what’s your take on this?
Like the PRX, the Gentleman also has a lower priced quartz version which I believe is the same case and bracelet.
It's a great watch, versatile and very accurate for the price point. But for having one, that huge bezel without hard-coating is a scratch magnet, especially if it's your everyday watch.
The lume is meh, but the dial and accuracy are very, very good. The side case looked brushed which has a different tone, pretty nice.
Also, for one comment above, you can get black and silver with or without lines too. I got the silver one.
Being from Chicago, I definitely need to look at Astor & Banks. Nice to know high quality watches are being produced in Chicago.
A complete different question 😅... what kind of jacket is that? It looks awesome!
Agree with the Hamilton PSR ! Hot take. Great take.