9 Watches That Are More Interesting & Cheaper Compared To Popular Rolex Sports Models
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In this video, I'll share nine watches that I think present much more interesting choices for the money compared to some of the most popular Rolex sports models on the market. We're not looking at alternative dive watches to buy instead of the Submariner, but rather focusing on the price ranges represented by iconic Rolex models and showcasing some of the most intriguing options you can get for the same or even less money. What do you think of our picks?
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Teddy, you pump out high quality content. Credit to you and your staff for bringing it.
Thank you, Justin! It is a grind every week but wouldn’t want it any other way. Glad you enjoy it.
@@TeddyBaldassarre Have you hired Mr. Wonderful to work for you?
You’ve gotta love how these sites get fake responses
That breguet second hand snap was mind blowing
I can’t express how excited I was to see content from you that is directly questioning the wisdom of paying the “Rolex premium.” (A point I’ve argued more than once.) And you know more re: horological history and details on recent wristwatches than 10 typical Rolex owners!
I always like championing watches that are less talked about when possible. Even if they are not always for me it is important to highlight those that are doing things different. Applauding only safe choices leads to an industry of complacency.
You have argued it but have you won any of the arguments? 😂
@@markreynolds9135 Admittedly, not many. It’s kinda like a Ford vs. Chevy throw down. 😉
Your video’s not only expose the viewers to a wide variety of unique watches, but offer a history behind each one of them.
Your channel is absolutely one of my favorites.
This video is why people like me follow Teddy. He's one of the few that will present such unique content. Bravo
Loved this episode. Great examples mentioned and I was amazed by that FC, that smooth second hand movement, I thought SpringDrive was the smoothest but this is as smooth as those watches. Teddy, thank you so much for this great video, you always deliver, you're the best 👍👍
OK, that does it, FC had my curiosity and now they have my attention with the watch you’ve shown. You continue to deliver watches that I’m blown away that I wasn’t aware of and it’s so exciting to continue learning with your content. Cheers Teddy!
I would like to add the C1 Bell Canto to this list, an awesome watch with a lot of different dial colors for a great price.
Yes but it is still made from unobtainium, maybe next year
We have one coming in today. Excited to give it a run. From afar I agree that it is a phenomenal move by CW.
@@TeddyBaldassarre can’t wait to see your video about that watch, when will it come out?
Do you know what other dial colors are planned? All I see on their website are the sold-out azure blue & verde green.
@@DeeEllEff they will do a black, purple, light blue, and yellow, they are on pre-order.
I don't like the games that Rolex plays...all for an assembly line watch? No thanks.
Fully agree. They make approximately a million watches a year. The majority of the watches are simplistic movements (hours, minutes and seconds, some with or without dates). The materials used are fairly commonplace. Robotics do the vast majority of the work involved. And yet, for some reason, people pay stupid money to own one when there are plenty of far more interesting options available for much less money.
LOL Rolex contrarianism is so passé
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In my view, at least, the Model T approach towards Rolex and it's manufacturing is not even the worst of it.
As you said, they make 1,000,000 ⌚ per year, which is more than sufficient to meet demand, yet engage in nefarious cartel pricing that inflates prices well beyond fair value.
Ultimately, this manufactured void of inventory - for mechanisms that get nominal and seldom upgrades unlike Omega, for example - infects the remainder of the ⌚ industry by depleting inventory from other brands and raising their prices at the end of the day, such as Tudor and Omega.
Rolex is indeed reliable and well-built, despite its mechanized and "vanilla" craftsmanship, but definitely NOT WORTH the artificial premiums that the market demonstrates; this also includes the MSRP values.
Rolex is very much like Apple, it's a lifestyle brand with a history of very successful marketing campaigns that bend the truth just enough to get away with their claims, they actually contribute very little to horology, all their claims of inventing things like the oyster case, the automatic winding wheel and so on are all false and were taken from other brands, that doesn't mean that their products are inherently bad or that the finishing is sub par but for the price point they compete in they're entirely reliant on the strength of their name, to this day they've never created anything resembling high horological complication and yet their pricing on some models rivals that of perpetuals and Tourbillons from other brands. It's a strange niche in the market that Rolex occupies and they're unlikely to ever be dethroned from it, the saving grace from a consumer standpoint is Tudor, essentially offering the watches enthusiasts fell in love with the brand because of at a more compelling price point devoid of the hype beasts flipping them for profit or flex culture
@@Swiss_Army_Knife1780 So Rolex is basically Harley Davidson. But Harley is not doing well these days. Millennials won't spend $35K for the product's tough guy image. They'll buy the Honda that's better for 1/3 the price. Rolex better hope younger generations are still willing to sit on waiting lists and pay cartel prices. Every generation the cultural values get re-shuffled.
Good vid with good info, BUT, If we continue to compare everything to Rolex as the reference, so will everyone else and it just maintains their stranglehold on the market. There's no lack of watches that are superior to Rolex for less $, but by always comparing them to Rolex (which is still a consumer brand...) we can't blame buyers for continuing to view Rolex as the reference by which all others get compared, because that's what this and other channels are doing! Just sayin'...
cool it on the breguet tradition for a month or so teddy I'm trying to add one, starting say april 1st maybe do weekly videos on it. Thanks
That bulova accutron is visually stimulating, cool piece i'd not have known about otherwise, thanks teddy!
Same for me. I own the original Bulova Space View from 1968 and I had no idea they came out with such a cool new modern version.
Same. I expected to see the same old watches. That watch kicks ass. Love it. Added to my bucket list.
If I ever had the cash to splash, I’d have the JLC in a heartbeat. Stunning!
What watches besides Rolex, AP, and Patek hold their value and or appreciate?
One of the best videos of your in recent times. Keep it up!
That Breguet is insane.
That spaceview is my muse. Crazy because I am not at all attracted to any other skeletonized watches and I’m not someone that’s into crazy complications, but the history of Accrutron and Bulova with the insane accuracy achieved in a unique way is so freaking cool. They’re also just beautiful in that function = form / charming kind of way.
Wow! It feels like you've put your soul into this video, Teddy. Liked it a lot, keep it up.
Really great. Concise, informative and different from other YT watch content
The last watch was definitely my favorite!
JLC's are quite something and knowing that they have and do supply Patek with their movements ...
How about the Breguet Type XXI originally commissioned by the French Air Force in 1950 ?
That Breguet you reviewed at the end of the video was just amazing. If anything exposes the rip off that Rolex has become then that's it.
Really fun episode...I love you pushing the ideas of US expanding our horizons.
I am usually not into dive watches but that JLC Polaris is beautiful
Finally! Someone willing to say, “There are better watches than Rolex”
Great info on some brands I'd not heard that are producing interesting and unique designs
I am looking to purchase a Frederique Constant watch. You and other watch reviewers have spoken highly of thier complications and quality. If you had to pick just one of thier watch models to purchase which one would you select? I am debating on thier Worldtimer model. Thanks
Love the content. I know half of the models you mentioned and have heard of a few of the others but didn't know their heritage or how they worked. It was interesting to see. Was there a reason why the C. Ward C1 Bel Canto wasn't included? I think it's a pretty interesting alternative. One thought is that it really blew up in popularity, and you're trying to shine light on lesser known pieces.
Nice to see mention of Rebellion, Trilobe, Zenith and Breguet options.
My favourite one is the Breguet 👌
Breguet is the antithesis of Rolex. One of the most under the radar brands and I hope it stays that way.
Everybody hating on Rolex, but the only reason you're even seeing this video is because the word Rolex in the title guarantees views thanks to the TH-cam algo. I wonder why nobody is making the video, 'Top 10 Piaget alternatives?' Because nobody cares. 🙃
Thanks for showing the Reservoir. Never seen those before. Very cool.
Hey Teddy, I’ve been watching you for a while and want to say you’re doing a great job. I did want to ask for your opinion on the 2 famous “affordable” Watch brands fossil and invicta? I understand the concept of getting what you pay for, but what do you think of them?
Best TH-camr I’ve seen! Top quality content!
Hi Teddy. I really enjoy your videos, keep up the great work! A bit off-topic: What watch are you wearing in this video? Looks like a vintage piece. Maybe you could include a short introduction of the watches you wear in each Video. I am sure others might be interested too.
Vintage constellation here 👍🏻
@@TeddyBaldassarre very nice piece 👍
The second FC put that oscillator movement into some sort of sports model I'm in. I love a smooth sweep second hand but grand seiko is just a little out my price range.
🎉 me waiting for teddy video and saw a new video notification 🔔, love your content and keep up the good work
Really nice choice of watches there Teddy. I see you are a true connoisseur.
Great video as usual. The Brequet 7097 is a wonderful watch. I have several Brequet's , I enjoy them very much. The problem is finding a 7097 in rose gold "my preference". 95% of the listings are stock photo's and after reaching out to the them they say they will help you find one. Yuk. Love having a fellow watch guy in Cleveland, OH making great videos. All the Best Teddy.
great video teddy always like watching your contents
I'd be fascinated to see how far away that JLC alarm can be heard underwater.
Hello Teddy , Please tell me what watch are you wearing in this video, it is so great on your wrist?
Impeccable taste. Of course, several of my favorites are here. Thanks. Great work.
Really great video and even greater theme aproach.
The Nuit Fantastique Secret edition is totally up my alley, thanks for that
I wish you'd start your videos with a wrist check segment
Please revisit but can u do some specific for dress watches. For example alternate to calatrava
Love my 126900 Air-King, nothing else like it on the market. That Polaris is 😮 though!
Teddy thanks for the content. Have you explored RGM watches? Specifically the 455?
Fun video. Hope to see more like this.
Daytona is on par with the Speedmaster or El Primero minus the ridiculous popularity “cost”
Love this kind of videos, they spread the culture. Nice.❤
Thanks! Amazing to learn about some incredible alternatives.
Just acquired BREGUET 7597 Retrograde Date over the Daytona Ceramic. Gotta say I think I did a very great decision 😁
Rolex's are boring in my opinion. The go to watch for those who want to follow. Too many people have them.... They are not exclusive any more.
Wow what a great video I didn’t even know watches like these existed THESE ARE AMAZING WATCHES
I love my Breguet Tradition, although mine is not as fancy as 7098, that’s the holy grail❤😂
The JLC should be the top watch everyone should be looking at
This is only my second comment ever on TH-cam,!(just made the first on the new Kevin video). Just wanted to say thank you Teddy (and your staff) for all of your hard work. You have the best watch content on TH-cam hands down and you single handedly taught me how to build and curate my collection. Ive watched every single video since 2019. Sorry for the late subscription, (don’t use social media or any type of messenger system) but I finally broke down just because how much its meant to me. Keep kicking ass!
Being an absolute novice in my journey of building my watch collection (Tudor, Oris, Longines, Seiko and Orient). I recently had an opportunity to handle some “high horology”pieces. The closest dealers of these pieces are 5+ hours east or west of us, so we’re not in a luxury Watch market. I don’t want to name the brands as to come off knocking them, but they are brands often featured on many Watch related channels in a “luxury price point.” Then I handled several Rolex pieces at an AD, where there were some additional brands that weren’t at the previous location. I was very surprised at the complete level above all the other brands the Rolex pieces were. The feel, finish, attention to detail and the use or manipulation of the complications. For the purpose of product comparison only, I have to remove the business models being employed by any of the brands and the access or lack of, to them. Yes, this was my first exposure to many of those brands, including Rolex. They are all impressive pieces, but of the pieces I handled, Rolex was head and shoulders above the rest. I really appreciate TB’s knowledge and insight to the world of horology and he’s always introducing brands that are exquisite and intriguing; mostly far beyond my reach, but nonetheless his approach and knowledge are phenomenal.
Really would need to know the comparison brands. Rolex at retail price is great. But above that...nah. imo.
@@mbrum3230 I didn’t want to refer to the markets or pricing because at the point the upper level of “luxury,” in my opinion, fluctuates so much many people start equating it to investments. Then it all gets convoluted for me because I’m not “investing” or looking to earn on my collection. I hope my children and grandchildren will find dear to their hearts what I have in the world of watches. I’m not wealthy by any means so consider this; at MSRP, Rolex and price point equivalents, are beyond my means without budgeting for quite sometime to be within range of purchasing power. Ergo the brands in my collection reflect on what appeals to me at my collecting comfort zone.
@@fivedogsranch9288 gotch...me too. Lots of great watches at reasonable prices. And to pass them on as a memory is a great reason to collect.
Amazing video Teddy
Brilliant to see such varied options and some fantastic watches. If hazard a guess though that for the average person in the street, if you’re dropping £5 to £10k on a watch, you’re probably going to put that money into one of the more popular brands. Tudor, Omega etc. These options you see here are great but I think they’re probably for the person who already has a Sub, Daytona etc. I’d personally sink all my available cash into the JLC! Stunner 👌
How in the heck is an accutron a rolex Op alternative ?
Teddy. Really love your reviews but think you missed a really big point here. All the Rolexes you referenced are bracelet watches. Then you show us mostly watches with leather etc straps. I for one will never buy a strap watch again. A review of bracelet watch options to Rolex would be brilliant and frankly one I would probably buy from. But leather etc strap watches leave me cold.
Always Great videos. Would you make a review of Brellum Swiss watch. Thank You!
Love all of those watches especially the el primo and ressance been loving those watches for years
Teddy, please open a retail space in Cleveland!!!
accutron was the watch that got me started with wrist watches, i got my accutron from a friend for 10 bucks who thought it was over wound, after reading about how to "unwind" an over wound watch "there's no such thing as over wound" then reading about accutron watches i went got a battery installed it and the watch began to make the sound of a very angry bug of some sort and it was sweeping away when i flipped it over to see if it was going, my friend showed up a few days later and saw the watch working on my wrist and wanted to buy it back and he's been a watch guy since i've known him almost 40 years. anyway i finally sold it back to him for 50 bucks and a timex ironman, since they are making a new version of the classic with that sweeping second hand not a ticking second hand i think i'm gonna pull the trigger for one
Would love to see more of this type of videos!
I would take that Polaris, or nearly any JLC over those Rolexes in a heart beat. The engineering, the finishing, the understated elegance, just beautiful.
I love the concept of this video!!
Amazing content and thank you for the video. We're really going down the rabbit hole with some of these pieces (some that are 6mm too large).
Minus the Breguet, Zenith and JLC, these are horrendous looking pieces (personal preference).
Cool video and amazing watches. There is something about those Accutron pieces that I really like. Seeing them in person didn't hurt that either!
There is some amazing artistry and engineering out there for the same price or less than very conventional Rolex's go for, that is for sure.
The Ressence is a stunning watch. Unfortunately, the domed crystal is so pronounced, I have no doubt that I would knock and shatter it if I ever wore it.
Teddy. What watch are you wearing in the clip?
I love this video! That Zenith is a stunner!
frederique constant just reinvented the spring drive
The nicest looking watch in this video is the Constellation on his wrist :)
people hate the springdrive, but love the accutron... lol
I would never buy a Rolex when there are much more interesting and diverse choices available.
First watch second hand 3000. That is an interesting price for this piece.
More interesting watches, please. I can't believe I've never seen that JLC Memovox!!!
Excellent video Teddy
What glasses are you wearing...I like them alot.
@Teddy Baldassarre penny for your thought: Seiko SNE589P?
Some very interesting choices but all should be aware that with most of them once bought your money is gone for good with resale possibilities vanishingly small in some cases. For me these are the kind of watches one buys to add to a very complete collection that includes more mainstream brands, not including Rolex if that's your choice. Rolex is a brand I wouldn't be without at least once.
Even more than 'what else you can get for the Rolex price point' is the 'what you can get that gives the SAME Rolex feel at a much cheaper and more available price point yet retaining the quality'.
I.e. Submariner alternatives: Tudor Black Bay, Blancpain, Yema, Sinn, Damasko, Rado Captain Cook, Squale etc. etc.
Not hard to beat Rolex. They are just for people who want the brand name so they can feel cool. Objectively, Rolex is the best at nothing except marketing.
that FC just went on my grail wishlist
Wow those are cool watches
Please Teddy review some EPOS Switzerland watches 😁
Amazing videos as always, but starting prices as reasonable as 8k lol
That Reservoir.....
TH-cam videos about watches cannot appear on our feeds without reference to Rolex in one form or the other in the title.
Absolutely fantastic video.
Love those kinds of videos
Interesting video, thanks!
Not speaking ill of Rolex, I would say all of those options are more interesting and unique than the similarly priced Rolex models...