Top 5 Swiss Made Watch Brands From $100 To Under $500 - The Best Classic Options From Each Brand
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- If you are looking for an affordable and high quality Swiss made watch, then this is the video for you!
No matter if you are a veteran watch collector or a newcomer to this deeply enjoyable and fulfilling hobby, there is something for everyone here. It is no secret that the Swiss are leaders in watchmaking and renowned for high quality, but you do not have to spend a fortune to own one of their great timepieces.
In this video I look at my top 5 favorite watch brands and recommend a selection from each of them. Whether you are looking to dip your toes for the first time with Swiss watches or you just want to add another affordable bit of fun to your collection, this is where you should start.
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Great video, there is a reason why you are the most subscribed to watch channel on TH-cam. Keep up the great work. By the way, I am 18, and your videos have encouraged me to set a goal to own a Rolex GMT Master II by age 35. Thanks for the great videos.
Thank you Peter, deeply honored and inspired by your kind words.
A VERY worthy goal and a great motivator in life. I like your style very much, and knowing I have 18 year olds with such good taste and determination among the gentry makes it all worth it! I know you will turn your dream into a reality.
Onwards and upwards!
Best regards,
TGV
Peter Close , An excellent goal. I too hope to one day acquire a a Rolex GMT.
I wanted a Rolex Sub at 33 years of age. I was single at the time but I had a chance to buy an old house that turned into a really good investment for down the road. But I was not into watches like I am now. I finally bought my first new Rolex at 60 years of age. A Rolex Exp. II a couple of years ago. Can't really say I'd change anything except I could have got the Rolex Sub for about $2,400 back in 1989. Bummer!
If only he didn’t pay for subscribers and views.
David Wain
What's that mean ?????🤔
5. Hamilton 2:30
4. Victorinox 7:29
3. Glycine 12:09
2. Frédérique Constant 15:47
1. Tissot 20:56
This man would be perfect for a spiderman villain
Zohaib Asif Yeah, he could even play Wilhelm Defoe’s second son
Batman's villain: "The Clock King"
The time shifter
Zohaib Asif agree
Green goblin
I'm owning my first Tissot Le Locle Powermatic 80 since almost a year (on Wednesday) and I can testify by wearing it almost every day that this an incredibly durable watch, thanks for all.
how accurate the time is for your Tissot?
@@vaidasserg it's a powermatic 80 and I have never had one that ran outside cosc so yeah very accurate
Thats great to hear, thanks!
Your channel is really helping me learn about watch collecting. I honestly thought that collectors were only buying high end watches. It’s cool to find out there are a lot of great watches under $1000 dollars. I will still have to save up for these watches but not very long. Awesome!
I own two Invicta watches. While on a cruise I watched a program they had running about fine watches, and it sparked my interest. I was very confused and thought you needed to spend above $5,000 to get a high quality swiss watch. I have been watching many videos on your channel about Invicta, affordable quality brands, and other things. I just wanted to thank you for your hard work because you really are doing a great job of promoting horology at all budget levels. I also like the fact that you only review what you have had experience with. You're awesome.
Great stuff as always TGV. I just love the fact that you're true watch fan. You can appreciate an inexpensive watch all the way to some of the most expensive ones. Keep up the great work, truly an enjoyable time watching your reviews. Best regards. Thumbs up!
One of your best videos for the breadth of content. Keep up the great work TVG!
Excellent video. How did I miss this earlier..? Definitely one of the BEST channels out there.
Watching your videos always bring a smile to my face. Seeing you enjoy what ya doing makes it enjoyable to watch your videos. Really enjoyed it. Glad you had tissot as no. 1, visodate is my favorite swiss watch under $500.
TGV you have out done yourself with this intro and the other recent special intro's have been incredible. You have truly raised the bar in not just content, but the style in which your videos are recorded and edited. Well done sir and keep it up
Thank you so much Chris for the kind words.
That truly means a lot to me knowing my efforts are appreciated.
Onwards and upwards my friend!
Best regards,
TGV
Man you're a gem!
incredible classy style, perfect subtle music, very well thought and handed out information. Subbed!
Great job TGV, I greatly appreciate your research into the presentation of your shows. True Gentry Sir. Great pick of the timepieces. Cheers.
really appreciate u dude, the motivation and excitment when he talks abt the watches man.
Absolute class presentation, as are all of your videos. Thank you!
Great and informative video as always. Although I have jumped to higher level Swiss watches, I always respected the design of Oris and Tissot. One of the most affordable Swiss watch manufacturer with a great history behind it.
Keep up the good work.
Fantastic video, I love some of the absolute gems available at this price range. Although there are so many brilliant options available, and we could argue all day about alternatives, your selections were absolutely justified. Also thank you for swaying me to finally purchase an Omega Seamaster after considering it for sometime and I couldn't be happier. Keep up the great work.
Love your videos. Definitely the best watch channel here on youtube. Keep up the good work.
Best regards here from Denmark.
Great video, with an outstanding intro. I'm new to your channel, only discovered it this week and I have to say I'm really impressed. I've watched many of your vids already and I'm really getting into the hobby so thanks for a great introduction!
Your genuine enthusiasm really comes through the screen. Great stuff
From j dilla playing in the background to a voice over with a super cool intro. Keep up the great work TGV - Bach
Another enjoyable video, Tristano! You're bang on with the Victorinox. Bought a beautiful Infantry automatic the other day, and my father promptly relieved me of said watch, it was just that well done!
I just added a pre-owened Airman for a steal today and it's awesome😍 Thanks TGV... outstanding intro & video as always😉 You make it hard to watch any other Watch TH-cam contributors for sure!
Thank you for this video! Well done. Loved the intro! OMG!
Great list and TOTALY agree with you with number 1. I recently got the Seastar dive watch, OMG I love it. Great watch, even before one factors in the price.
haha love the star trek intro. I'm going into my second full watching of the series, Piccard will always be my favorite captain/philosopher.
Thank you Jordan, I just finished DS9 for the millionth time and rather sad about it. I will be going back to TNG soon. Totally agree about Picard, Patrick Stewart is a legend!
Best regards,
TGV
Stumbled upon your channel, watched this video...and decided to start wearing watch again. I've stopped after having my Tissot stolen several years ago, that was a beatiful PRS model. 3 weeks later I think, and I'm a proud owner of Le Locle. Thank you, mate, for this. Keep up the good work!
Great video! Your passion for all watches is excellent and infectious. I'm hooked!
I love the intro !!! Great videos . since i found you I've gotten such an watch education. Thank you, thank you, did i thank you?
Your enthusiasm for watches is great. You've really helped me gain an appreciation for watches and alot of that is your demeanor and infectious passion. Thanks while I build my collection
Thank you James, that inspires me tremendously.
Enjoy building that collection, I am excited for you!
Best regards,
TGV
@@theurbangentry is it safe to buy tissot thru amazon Sir ?
great video as Always TGV.!!
i have some of the brands on the video and is true they are awsome ...keep the good work !
You make such informative & positive style vids. Great work!
this is the best intro ever! I want it in every video :)
the part beginning at 27 seconds is killing it!
love every video
best regards
Always a pleasure to watch. Very enjoyable. There is so much to learn.
Thank you my friend, that is the best and most rewarding part.
Best regards,
TGV
Already have 1 of those watches thanks to one of your earlier videos 👍, the Hamilton khaki king. Absolutely love the watch, my first step in the world of Swiss watches.... An Omega seamaster will happen someday! Thanks for the videos!
So glad to hear Josh, thank you for sharing that.
A speedy too, that is a very powerful Swiss duo. I hope your dream becomes reality, I am sure it will.
Best regards,
TGV
i got another lesson with today's video and keep learning, thank you so much!
I think these are really excellent choices. I love the classic looks and military styles. Well Done.
Thank you sir!
Best regards,
TGV
Hi TGV
Well, the Swiss watch industry has certainly overcome the quartz crisis. Stunning what you can get within this price range...
I surely like them all but personal favorites is the Hamilton’s and the Tissot’s.
In this globalized world some pessimistic folks often argue that everything is moving towards lower pricing but also less quality.
That might be right to a certain extent, but I think that there’s another aspect to it too - namely that the really serious watch makers are making a great effort to make higher quality for a reasonable price.
Who would choose some low quality no name watch over a Swiss piece for this amount of money? Well, no doubt many people will- but then you’re just not a watch enthusiast...
As usual a fine video, my friend😊
Keep up the good work👍
Received my Hamilton Khaki King H64455533 this week and can't stop looking at it. It is all in the detail and that is a quality that you do so well in your videos. Thanks.
Love hearing that! Thank you Gregory, such a cracking watch, I miss mine terribly, enjoy it my friend. Not sure if you saw it but I featured it in one of my earliest EDC videos.
Best regards,
TGV
I love Tissot.
Owned two:
Le Locle (T006.407.16.033.00) as a formal watch
Ballade (T108.408.22.037.00) as a daily watch
They got a class, and I always receive compliments on them even from those have Rolex or other luxury brands
I am a new subscriber and must say I love your passion for timepieces. Keep up the great content
I was eagerly waiting for Seiko at the number one spot, then realized it's a video about swiss brands
But nothing can beat Seiko's at that price point!!
I understand that part of liking a watch can have to do with the brand associated with it, but if your just looking at build quality and components, its tough to beat microbrands at this price point. What Helm, Phoibos and Zelos are offering for the price is almost unbelievable.
I'd say orient beats seiko in the sub-300 range and Tissot beats them in the over 300 range
@@brandonblair6868 not in terms of historical value and reliability. Microbrands have been around for a few years Seiko is way over 100. It's also fully in house and cheap to service. Seiko is amazing value but you have to accept some minor issues like alignment (divers) and accuracy (mostly when not worn as a daily). I have a 7s26 in a skx that was made in 1998 and it's still running perfectly fine, only thing with it is the power reserve is like 30h or less.
@@jrgen7144 I agree but not regarding microbrands then Seiko is still better value. The king turtle is an example of an amazing Seiko.
Thank You TGV. Your knowledge of watches along with the stories you share are always educational and equally entertaining. I'd love a video on if you could only have 5 Watches right now which ones would they be? I'm sure your explanation as to why would be interesting.
I was happy to see Tissot on this list! I just bought the Tissot T17.1.526.32 PCR200 two days ago!!
Love the channel, your knowledge of horology is amazing. Just bought a Hamilton Khaki Field King with the silver dial and love it. Using it as an every day watch when I don't want to wear my Seamaster Professional or my AVI 765.
Hello and good day sir. I stumbled upon your You tube channel after I bought my first luxury type watch this weekend. I've had many watches but never treated myself to a quality and heirloom type watch. I must say I am so happy that I find your channel. I've been binging all your videos. Such a breath of fresh air compared to other channels I've seen on You tube. I am a now a faithful subscriber and plan on starting my own little watch collection with your recommendations of course. Thanks for doing these videos. BT
Also you mentioned Wenger. I have a Wenger Sea force it's a 200M diver. Such a great Swiss watch. You can get them for around 150 dollars. Like I heard you say in another video. I would rather have my Wenger then some fake or counterfeit watch.
Excelent work as usual, TGV! Keep up! Best wishes from São Paulo/Brazil.
Thank you Rafael, so cool to hear form Gentry in Brazil, very cool indeed!
Best regards,
TGV
Very helpful. I like the way you went through a number of models for each brand. I think I’ll go shopping for Tissot now.
GREAT VIDEO!..Have owned several Victorinox watches over the years. Not only do they make a great/TUFF watch but their bracelets are some of the best you will find on watches under $500... I always preferred bracelets up until I started following your channel and I must confess... I have become a huge NATO fan ... especially those from Blu Shark.
Frederique constant! I have been watching your videos for a long time and have been anxiously waiting for a review on FC either the brand in general or a specific model. I personally own one and I absolutely love it! I feel it's very underated. I really hope you do a review soon!
Man...i just entered the WatchLand gateway, for a lot of reasons, and you're one of them ;) love your intros, videos, music taste (as i'm a beatmaker myself, i often bounce my head/neck while listening to your intro hahaha)...like we say in french "mec, t'as la classe". So many thanks from Paris, you educated me ;)
After getting orient and mostly seikos, a nice Swiss watch may complete my initial collection. This video is very useful! Thanks!
As always, great video and super intro!
Bought a Seiko Turtle Prospex with stainless bracelet new for $294 at Kohls and love it, I bought it after listening to the channel and it is a great piece for what I paid. Thanks for the reviews Gentry, up to three watches haha but at least one is an Oyster date Rolex from 1979.
Thanks a lot for this video, very useful, will become a classic.
Fab video TGV, please do do a part 2! Looking well by the way!
Thank you for the great video keep doing what you are!
The first Tissot I bought was a pocketwatch, then I got a steel Le Locle some years later. I really liked the understated elegance of the piece. The only peeve I have with it (or any watch in general) is that I prefer a totally uncomplicated watch-- to the point I prefer not to have a date window on the face. This led me to look around until I found a Tissot Open Heart, which happens to have the Powermatic 80 movement. I am delighted to see you touch upon these three Tissot examples in the video.
Awesome video!!! Love the channel.
I was just browsing for dress watches under $500 when this video popped up in my inbox, great timing. Extra points for TNG intro.
Harray!
So glad I could help, happy hunting.
Best regards,
TGV
consider Junghans , a little up , but worth it .
Another interesting video. I check every morning for one of your gems.
I'm blown away with your knowledge in watches and I have to say your taste is impeccable. Every watch you point out as a go I think I like it too and got to have it. I just don't have the money thats the problem.
Love the shirt and sports coat, looking extra dapper today TGV!
Great video TGV. Good to finally see you cover some Frédérique Constant in here (actually bought their Moonphase classic automatic 330 with silver guilloché dial and Breguet hands weeks ago :-p). You also made me lean towards Hamilton for their beautifully done military inspired Khaki Day Date !...
So glad I found your channel. Watches are my weakness...Keep up the great work.
Brilliant opening sequence once again. Very informative as always can't wait for the next upload .
Thank you sir! :D
Best regards,
TGV
Looking extra dapper in this video; love it! Keep up the awesome content.
Thank you so much Finn, very kind.
Best regards,
TGV
Love the intro = ) Very cool! Keep up the great vids!
You've got a Willem Dafoe look going in this video. Thank you for all the fantastic videos! I have developed a true passion through your content and you are my preferred reviewer to watch.
I love the introduction this time. Keep doing this TGV dude
Hi tgv fantastic vid just off to eBay now you put waaaaaayyyyy to many ideas in my head lol, ONWARDS AND UPWARDS, Your friend Ryan.
Great Intro! And great Outfit! Real classy, gentry style!
OH YES! Love the opening sequence!
I'd add Certina
Hanowa should be there too
Hi. Great video! A lot of interesting brands and watches.
Great video, just what i've waited to come! Fits perfectly for my position in life. As a University student I can't afford most of the watches I would like to. Now rocking Seiko SRPB41J1 with Martini style nato. Now trying to find a nice "friend" for that blue Seiko, maybe a somekind of red one... Also I just fell in love with that Frederique Constant Worldtimer, just wow!
Another great video TGV, loved the intro
Brilliant as always!
Intro was pure gold!
Love FC, it's just absolutely classic. But now I found Hamilton is cool as well especially Khaki King.
Great video as always, thank you so much!!
I bought a Victorinox Swiss Army officer 1884, and I love it. I get more compliments on that watch than on any other.
Love the video-s great job
Really loving the Glycines. I'm very interested in pursuing grad studies in biochem, so definitely loving that brand name 😂. My own personal goal is the Breitling Chrono Cockpit with the yellow dial that Gordon Ramsay wears so much. Great chef, although the watches he wears makes me drool just as much as his food. Very enjoyable video as always, especially w/ the morning coffee
This video helped me choose the auto hamilton jazzmaster l... clean and black, was my first watch over 2 years ago. Brilliant love it.
Dope intro as usual my man. You've been killing it lately!
Thank you Dario,
Very much appreciated,
Best regards,
TGV
Thank you for such a great video.
Excellent video, knowledge is commendable and very enjoyable to watch. Looking forward to the "Top 5 Japanese Made watch Brands From $100 to Under $500"
You never fail to amaze me; that intro was just freakin' awesome! Great video!
Haha, thank you Chris :D
SO glad to hear, especially from you, I remember you from the first few months of the channel.
I hope you are well sir.
Best regards,
TGV
The velvet looks pure class. Great video friend.
Jay
HAHAHAHA that intro made my day! great video man!
Great video. Love the Tissot Powermatic.:)
love all your intros, good work !!!
There's something very comforting about seeing you at your desk in your home office. Takes me back to a simpler time. :)
Tristano you knocked it out of the park with this one. Spot on recommendations but you keep trying to distract me away on my Speedy quest! I will not be derailed try as you might....
Another fantastic upload, this is superb inspiration! I lost my ocean one this weekend after a little too much alcohol, really gutted, thanks for the great video, couldn't have asked for better timing when looking for a sub £500 replacement!
So sorry to hear about your loss. I hope my videos will be able to help your search for a new one.
Thank you, happy hunting.
Best regards,
TGV
Gent, love your channel brother and truly enjoy the content on it
Don’t forget about us lovers of the 40mm-43mm size .
One of my favorite intros best regards to you and the viewers of the urban Gentry
I so glad you mentioned Frederique Constant. I think they are fantastic watches for the money and like you I'm VERY tempted by their World Timer. As for your intro, being a Star Trek Nerd, had a good chuckle. Enjoyed the video - great idea, some great choices. Ciao, John
Thank you John, yup, a very big nerd indeed :D
Do let me know if you pull that trigger on the world timer. I might have to get it just to review it, although, I REALLY shouldn't!!
Best regards,
TGV
Good list. Keep up the awesomeness!
Just bought the Hamilton khaki mechanical, all down to this video,on sale with £100 off,lovely watch and great video, many thanks.