@@SIZZO76 you know it's true deep down, omega will never be the same again, forever tainted by the swatch groups actions. Oh, how the mighty have fallen. Omega wish they were Rolex. Even Cartier are ahead of omega now 😂😂😂
That's funny, I'm the opposite. I used to love the SMP300 and thought it was the best watch ever made. Now after owning 3, I've gone off the newer versions - they're too chunky, the Helium escape valve is too big and annoying and the bracelets are like hand cuffs - so sharp and uncomfortable. Such a shame as the older "Bond" SMP's were perfectly proportioned and the bracelet so comfortable. I've gone off Omega as they seem to have lost their way and don't listen to what their customers want and keep makimg poor releases. They need to take a leaf out of Tudor and Longines book who have reacted to what their customers want. And no, I'm not a "fanboy" of any watch brand, I still own a Bond Seamaster 300m which i love, it's just they have fallen a bit hopefully they will change.
@@mema4922I agree you're spot on, this @SIZZO76 guy is a 🤡 😅 look at his comments 😂 claiming you're in your feelings and a fanboy but typing everything in capitals 😅 you know you've won a debate and triggered someone when they use multiple 😂 faces haha
SBGM221 is my daily office watch that's not too flashy and great when tracking more than one time zone. The dial is like buttercream. And the light reflects beautifully across the zaratsu polished case, sword-like hands, and three-dimensional indices. It's a subtle stunner. The only downside is no loom, which is pretty much every GS.
Glad to get the mention and full concurrence on my vote for the Pelagos FXD GMT! Loved the coverage on it (and all the other watches too)! Keep up the great work man!
Disagree on the GS GMT. That’s one of my favourite GS’s. The cream dial is luscious, the finish is beautiful and the blue hand is BLUE not green/blue…..maybe, no insult intended but maybe that’s why it doesn’t work for you?
Missed my chance, but I would have suggested the Frederique Constant Highlife Worldtimer. I feel like they get overlooked a lot, but offer so much in a very stylish package!
Sinn, Hanhart, Stowa, Tutima, and LACO, refuse to ‘pay to play’ the watch influencer game. They don’t have the Rolex, Swatch Group or Richmond marketing budgets or brand recognition. The larger ADs that loan watches, loan the brands they sell in volume. The German brands simply get lost in the shuffle. They only get coverage by lesser influencers or brand fans. Take the Hanhart Preventor HD12. It is far and away a better watch than the Murph, yet all of TH-cam reviews the Murph, like it’s the second coming of time traveling, watch Jesus.
Breitling Chronomat Automatic GMT40mm is also a great choice under 5k£ , also Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic, Omega Seamaster Railmaster, Tudor Black Bay Chrono Limited Edition Pink Dial 41mm
The new king is the Tudor BB58 GMT Coke!! I own two SMP300 divers...the two-tone on bracelet, black dial/yellow gold & the full Sedna gold on an OEM blue gator strap with matching gold deployable clasp (which cost over £3k) So I'm a SMP fanboy ....but the king is dead, long live the king.
My first watch was the tudor black bay monochrome 5 link bracelt bought back in may i loved it up untill sept then tudor dropped the blue chrono i now own that and im surprised no one has mentioned that maybe because its a botique edition the monochrome gets little too no wrist time anymore.
The Seamaster 300 was my dream watch. Stopped by the new Omega store yesterday in Austin...it's not great. Too big, uncomfortable, heavy, too long, clunky. It's beautiful in pictures but in real life, it's a bummer. I tried on the NTTD which helps a bit being in titanium, but even still, it's a no go.
Yes it is. Everyone knows size medium is the perfect shirt size. Larger sizes shouldn't even be made. Should also all be long sleeve, short sleeves are so tacky.
I don't see the issue with a mass produced ETA/Sellita movement if it's top spec it's usually much better than most in house movements and a lot cheaper to service. Please stop apologising for being dyslexic I suffer from dyslexia and if people have an issue with it then it's their problem.
Ita amazing how much influence social media have on marketing. The popularity of Tudor online is largely driven by the demographic of social media users. In the real world, Tudor is really just a stepping stone to Rolex and other luxury brands. Most of Tudor customers are in their 20s or 30s who just started this hobby, with reasonable disposable income and often is their first luxury purchase.
In my opinion, Omega Seamaster isn't the best for everyday use. I like Longines Zulu Time; but, if you don't like vintage watches and you're sick and tired of divers like Tudor Black Bay, you might prefer Longines Conquest Chronograph
@@SIZZO76 Nope, not a fanboy, just a BB GMT owner, and someone who appreciates just what a great watch it is. The only downside is its thickness. However, just posting comments like "Tudor is trash" is pointless as they are clearly not. Merry Christmas.
I don't really understand why people are so fixated on "all rounders", especially at a price point many would consider high. Once you collect in those prices you likely have 5 other watches to choose from lol
@DirectorLJ Everything that requires "belief" does not "exist." I have no beliefs about anything. If I can't confirm existence by observation, experience, and other proofs, I may suspect, theorize, anticipate, or offer opinions, but never a "belief." I only use the term in exchanges like this.
As an alternative to all Tudor watches (which are great), how about Baume & Mercier Riviera - cosc movement, 120h of power reserve, comes in 39 and 42mm. My pick would be 10702🫡
I'm still hoping for a 39mm Spirit Titanium. And if possible not black and gilt like the others in the Spirit titanium line. But I imagine they would first release a 37mm one to mirror the steel line, and it would probably be in black and gilt again.
Am I the only one thinking COS and METAS certified…so what? Tudor didn’t change the movement in the black bay monochrome from last years movement, other than adding a letter to signify it’s now Metas too. It’s literally paying more for external testing on same movement? For a level of accuracy blown out if the water by a £20 Casio? Nothing against Tudor BTW, I love mechanical watches, but this obsession with COS and METAS feels more of a talking point for TH-camrs, a rational reason to choose in a completely emotional category.
In 1960, in today's prices, a Rolex was $1300. Today's men spending 5k on a watch are not men, they are like women who buy Hermes handbags. Quite sad. And why most Americans are broke. They invest money stupidly on new 50k cars and 5k watches. My grandfather was a multimillionaire and told me never to spend money on a car or a watch. He had a Chrysler and Citizen, and his millions grew. He fed the poor. He didn't feed his fragile ego. More pathetic material propaganda. This is why America is messed up.
Seems like a whole bunch of justifications to me. What do you care how people spend their money. Judging people is not a good look and that's exactly what your doing
The Omega Seamaster, i can't get it. People keep on pushing it, but its toooo big, tooooo thick and expensive. Not mentioning the 2 crowns. Could be amazing, make it smaller, thiner and without the stupid crown. Who cares about going super deep.
The Longines Zulu Time is insanely well made and accurate. Same with Omega. Tudor - as usual, overrated. Find a video with a high magnification of its face. An embarrassing sight.
Knew this video would be dominated by Tudor. A brand that at best results in a yawn, but often makes me do a little sick on my mouth. I cannot get my head around the hype, not when brands like Longines offer better looking watches with far greater history. And if you want to go a little off the beaten path the Oris, Sinn etc offer something more interesting for less. Whilst for jot much more you can jump up to Omega, IWC or Grand Seiko etc.
The cheapest Zenith is like 3-4k more than a Tudor it should blow them out of the water. The fact no one is talking about Zenith and are all talking about Tudor is a point Zenith should pick up on.
I'm not a subscriber. How do I avoid a "Recommendation" to see this Swiss-bias feed? Four Tudors? The only Japan watch is a GS (superior to every Tudor) that your tastes don't "get?" Please, block me as I can't block you.
@isluderea8322 I wouldn't either. Credor and Grand Seiko (even King Seiko to some extent) are different makers, just under the same corporate umbrella. Aside from the superior craftsmanship, materials, and technologies of Credor and GS, they're still the preferred brands of those who prefer distinction over branding. Since Hunter is UK based, the subscriber picks may have a European bias. No problem, I don't have to watch . . . .
I used to absolutely hate the Omega SMP 300 a decade ago. These days I absolutely love it and I love everything about Omega.
I'm the opposite modern Omega doesn't do anything for me. Pre Swatch group Omega will always be king. I don't even recognize the brand anymore
@@SIZZO76omega is a slave to the swatch group. The swatch group forced omega to release the moonswatch, which is worse than a Tudor 😂😂😂😂😂
@@SIZZO76 you know it's true deep down, omega will never be the same again, forever tainted by the swatch groups actions. Oh, how the mighty have fallen. Omega wish they were Rolex. Even Cartier are ahead of omega now 😂😂😂
That's funny, I'm the opposite. I used to love the SMP300 and thought it was the best watch ever made. Now after owning 3, I've gone off the newer versions - they're too chunky, the Helium escape valve is too big and annoying and the bracelets are like hand cuffs - so sharp and uncomfortable. Such a shame as the older "Bond" SMP's were perfectly proportioned and the bracelet so comfortable. I've gone off Omega as they seem to have lost their way and don't listen to what their customers want and keep makimg poor releases. They need to take a leaf out of Tudor and Longines book who have reacted to what their customers want.
And no, I'm not a "fanboy" of any watch brand, I still own a Bond Seamaster 300m which i love, it's just they have fallen a bit hopefully they will change.
@@mema4922I agree you're spot on, this @SIZZO76 guy is a 🤡 😅 look at his comments 😂 claiming you're in your feelings and a fanboy but typing everything in capitals 😅 you know you've won a debate and triggered someone when they use multiple 😂 faces haha
SBGM221 is my daily office watch that's not too flashy and great when tracking more than one time zone. The dial is like buttercream. And the light reflects beautifully across the zaratsu polished case, sword-like hands, and three-dimensional indices. It's a subtle stunner. The only downside is no loom, which is pretty much every GS.
My first pick is Omega and next is Tudor
That cream dial on the GS is stunning
Totally agree
Thank You Harrison, brilliant video -
„as always“
Thanks bud
The GS GMT is pure class.
Glad to get the mention and full concurrence on my vote for the Pelagos FXD GMT! Loved the coverage on it (and all the other watches too)! Keep up the great work man!
Disagree on the GS GMT. That’s one of my favourite GS’s. The cream dial is luscious, the finish is beautiful and the blue hand is BLUE not green/blue…..maybe, no insult intended but maybe that’s why it doesn’t work for you?
The NOMOS Orion is such a classy look by far my favourite with its vintage classic vibe
Missed my chance, but I would have suggested the Frederique Constant Highlife Worldtimer. I feel like they get overlooked a lot, but offer so much in a very stylish package!
I just got mine in the chocolate dial and 110% can recommend !
Not a single German watch, sinn, damasko and hanhart offer so much value at this price point. Love the great white
hanhart have had a great year for releases my favorite brand
Nomos was on here.
Sinn, Hanhart, Stowa, Tutima, and LACO, refuse to ‘pay to play’ the watch influencer game. They don’t have the Rolex, Swatch Group or Richmond marketing budgets or brand recognition. The larger ADs that loan watches, loan the brands they sell in volume. The German brands simply get lost in the shuffle. They only get coverage by lesser influencers or brand fans. Take the Hanhart Preventor HD12. It is far and away a better watch than the Murph, yet all of TH-cam reviews the Murph, like it’s the second coming of time traveling, watch Jesus.
Breitling Chronomat Automatic GMT40mm is also a great choice under 5k£ , also Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic, Omega Seamaster Railmaster, Tudor Black Bay Chrono Limited Edition Pink Dial 41mm
I'm finding my Tudor Monochrome just about perfect. Quality without the flash.
I agree 110% about GS is a dress watch for sure!!!
Really like the Longines Titanium ZULU time GMT even though I already bought the Tudor BB58 GMT earlier in the year. Can't go wrong with either
I have both as well.... Love them equal
Lingines ❤
Oris❤
Great video as always
The Zulu Time, the GS and the FXD would be my ultimate 3-watch collection. And all GMTs to boot.
Thanks Chisholm, a nice summery of amazing watches. Tudor is amazing value for the price 👍 Au
4:53 please explain how you can get a bracelet on a FXD
Yes! Goldilocks size. :-) Love what you do.
for me the lhd pelagos is hard to beat and best in the pelagos range
The new king is the Tudor BB58 GMT Coke!!
I own two SMP300 divers...the two-tone on bracelet, black dial/yellow gold & the full Sedna gold on an OEM blue gator strap with matching gold deployable clasp (which cost over £3k) So I'm a SMP fanboy
....but the king is dead, long live the king.
My first watch was the tudor black bay monochrome 5 link bracelt bought back in may i loved it up untill sept then tudor dropped the blue chrono i now own that and im surprised no one has mentioned that maybe because its a botique edition the monochrome gets little too no wrist time anymore.
The Seamaster 300 was my dream watch. Stopped by the new Omega store yesterday in Austin...it's not great. Too big, uncomfortable, heavy, too long, clunky. It's beautiful in pictures but in real life, it's a bummer. I tried on the NTTD which helps a bit being in titanium, but even still, it's a no go.
Sinn - hanhart - stowa or used omega, GS maybe G.O but they are a bit over 5k on the used market
TUDOR Black Bay Chrono all day❤❤ I would love to see one in titanium it would be perfect
Is the titanium on the longines grade 2 or grade 5
I agree with you I like nomos watches and appreciate them but I don’t get close to buying it
Tudor BB Monochrome, Tag Heuer Aquaracer GMT, Oris Aquis Great Barrier Reef and Omega Seamaster 300M are my picks
I’m azForward!! Hahaha love the Longines, just wish they had on the fly adjustment for their bracelet.
You really shouldn't say the goldilocks size for everyone. 39 isn't that for all.
Proportion to your wrist is the correct size. The idea that smaller is always better is solely pushed by small wristed elitists who don’t like sports
Yes it is. Everyone knows size medium is the perfect shirt size. Larger sizes shouldn't even be made. Should also all be long sleeve, short sleeves are so tacky.
Tudor BB54!
The guy who chose the harrods edition needs to reevaluate life 😂😂😂
Top 3 watches under 5k
1-Omega SMP 300
2- Longines Zulu 39mm
3- Tudor Pelagos 39mm
But which one is the best ?
IDK
The twelve x would have been a much better choice than the basic twelve for this list.
Love the way Tutor looks why no AF treatment
I don't see the issue with a mass produced ETA/Sellita movement if it's top spec it's usually much better than most in house movements and a lot cheaper to service. Please stop apologising for being dyslexic I suffer from dyslexia and if people have an issue with it then it's their problem.
Ita amazing how much influence social media have on marketing. The popularity of Tudor online is largely driven by the demographic of social media users. In the real world, Tudor is really just a stepping stone to Rolex and other luxury brands. Most of Tudor customers are in their 20s or 30s who just started this hobby, with reasonable disposable income and often is their first luxury purchase.
Tudor sucks. Longines needs to pay youtubers and Instagram influences to get to the youth.
Nice book
In my opinion, Omega Seamaster isn't the best for everyday use. I like Longines Zulu Time; but, if you don't like vintage watches and you're sick and tired of divers like Tudor Black Bay, you might prefer Longines Conquest Chronograph
Best under 5k? Omega SMP (green like mine) or Tudor GMT (I have the 42mm Pepsi). Simple!
@@SIZZO76 Hardly.
@@SIZZO76 Nope, not a fanboy, just a BB GMT owner, and someone who appreciates just what a great watch it is. The only downside is its thickness. However, just posting comments like "Tudor is trash" is pointless as they are clearly not. Merry Christmas.
The Tudor BB 925 (silver) is simply fantastic were the colour changes from very dark grey almost black to a light taupe 😊
Agree. I’ve got one. Gorgeous
@@garydoherty600me 2! And 8 other Tudors😂
Do you have either a Tudor or a Rolex ?
@@garydoherty600 I have a few Tudor watches
@@kelvin.008I love Tudor! I have 2 models, but I can’t decide which others which I want. So many great options!!!
I don't really understand why people are so fixated on "all rounders", especially at a price point many would consider high. Once you collect in those prices you likely have 5 other watches to choose from lol
Tudor BB 39
Longines Zulu Spirit Time 39mm
The Tudor which is a Chronometer - that will be COSC certified. It isn’t Metas certified.
Did it not launch at the same time that Tudor was using ETA movements though?? They may have updated it though
Nice video
Thanks
Sorry, I took a shot every time you said "unbelievable." Now I can't see. Note: nothing is unbelievable.
@DirectorLJ Everything that requires "belief" does not "exist." I have no beliefs about anything. If I can't confirm existence by observation, experience, and other proofs, I may suspect, theorize, anticipate, or offer opinions, but never a "belief." I only use the term in exchanges like this.
As an alternative to all Tudor watches (which are great), how about Baume & Mercier Riviera - cosc movement, 120h of power reserve, comes in 39 and 42mm. My pick would be 10702🫡
Pelagoes LHD🎉
Speedmaster racing 40MM on rubber for 3.1K🎉
Cartier in Quartz? Yes please? No second hand, so who cares really. Great video, as always, Harrison…
Longines Spirit Titanium🌈🔥
I'm still hoping for a 39mm Spirit Titanium. And if possible not black and gilt like the others in the Spirit titanium line. But I imagine they would first release a 37mm one to mirror the steel line, and it would probably be in black and gilt again.
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Longines zulu in titanium is the best looking watch .I am lusting after it.happy to see my omega seamaster 300 on the list.
By far the best watch is Longines Spirit
Am I the only one thinking COS and METAS certified…so what? Tudor didn’t change the movement in the black bay monochrome from last years movement, other than adding a letter to signify it’s now Metas too. It’s literally paying more for external testing on same movement? For a level of accuracy blown out if the water by a £20 Casio? Nothing against Tudor BTW, I love mechanical watches, but this obsession with COS and METAS feels more of a talking point for TH-camrs, a rational reason to choose in a completely emotional category.
Under 5.000 for used definitely smp300
Under 5.000 new definitely longines legend diver
Uniqueness, quality, heritage, technology
It look like Tudor took the grand price here 🤓
Knowing about the previous owner of Harrods having the name on the Tudor might a mark of shame.Previously just a signifier of pretentiousness.
In 1960, in today's prices, a Rolex was $1300. Today's men spending 5k on a watch are not men, they are like women who buy Hermes handbags. Quite sad. And why most Americans are broke. They invest money stupidly on new 50k cars and 5k watches. My grandfather was a multimillionaire and told me never to spend money on a car or a watch. He had a Chrysler and Citizen, and his millions grew. He fed the poor. He didn't feed his fragile ego. More pathetic material propaganda. This is why America is messed up.
Seems like a whole bunch of justifications to me. What do you care how people spend their money. Judging people is not a good look and that's exactly what your doing
@@lonewolfemcquade8133 I sure am. Bible says we are not permitted to live in luxury when our neighbor lives in poverty. Be a man.
What a convoluted, sexist, nasty, sanctimonious rant. Why are you so damaged?
Inflation compounded by wage stagnation in the US is the new ridiculous post pandemic tariff reality. I just look at all the prices and divide by 2.
I suppose he enjoyed his millions a lot
Buy a Tudor, Rolex quality 1/2 the price and actually available
Sounds like justification
I rather pay double of Tudor and get a Rolex
@@patrickk611 I have both, The Tudor is the one I wear, more than half the price not half the quality
If you want a Rolex, its a Rolex that you should buy not a Tudor.
The Omega Seamaster, i can't get it. People keep on pushing it, but its toooo big, tooooo thick and expensive. Not mentioning the 2 crowns. Could be amazing, make it smaller, thiner and without the stupid crown. Who cares about going super deep.
I feel like it's part of the Seamaster identity now. Taking it off will look weird in my opinion.
Oris all time long
For me it would be the Tudor BB58. Omega 300M is fugly…
Come for the excellent watch discussion, stay for Harrison butchering social media handles
an Aliexpress watch.
Too much focus on the movement in this video tbh.. good choices however
The Longines Zulu Time is insanely well made and accurate. Same with Omega. Tudor - as usual, overrated. Find a video with a high magnification of its face. An embarrassing sight.
longines
Knew this video would be dominated by Tudor. A brand that at best results in a yawn, but often makes me do a little sick on my mouth. I cannot get my head around the hype, not when brands like Longines offer better looking watches with far greater history. And if you want to go a little off the beaten path the Oris, Sinn etc offer something more interesting for less. Whilst for jot much more you can jump up to Omega, IWC or Grand Seiko etc.
Why tudor boring looking and average workings zenith blows them out the water
The cheapest Zenith is like 3-4k more than a Tudor it should blow them out of the water. The fact no one is talking about Zenith and are all talking about Tudor is a point Zenith should pick up on.
I'm not a subscriber. How do I avoid a "Recommendation" to see this Swiss-bias feed? Four Tudors? The only Japan watch is a GS (superior to every Tudor) that your tastes don't "get?" Please, block me as I can't block you.
You do realise these watches were picked by the viewers not him?
I understand those that dont want to spend thousands in a Seiko…
@@Signal11th I did not, but now I do. I must have skipped the Intro. Thanks.
@isluderea8322 I wouldn't either. Credor and Grand Seiko (even King Seiko to some extent) are different makers, just under the same corporate umbrella. Aside from the superior craftsmanship, materials, and technologies of Credor and GS, they're still the preferred brands of those who prefer distinction over branding. Since Hunter is UK based, the subscriber picks may have a European bias. No problem, I don't have to watch . . . .