I’ve had the Citizen for about five years maybe. I wear it everyday to the office and working in the yard. I’m not easy on it and find it very accurate and durable. I swapped the band for a simple unfinished chocolate brown leather. I find it warms is up and takes away the “field” look. Thumbs up for sure. Great watch for the money.
I’ve recently became fascinated with watches thanks to this dude/channel. Thanks so much!! Also just purchased the first big watch for my collection while stationed in Japan. Seiko SPB167
For me it was cause of some scammers on Instagram lmao well tbh, idk if they are scammers or not. But I kept seeing their ads "Wristmafia" pop up & kept seeing comments say they never got their orders lol but the watches they showed looked so nice that I started to look around in actual stores and websites...and now a year later I'm collecting them😂
My grandfather left me a mechanical watch, having never been a watch guy myself and having now gone down the TH-cam watch rabbit hole. I thought this video was great showing us where not only you started but a good place for us on a budget can start to find a decent watch. Good stuff
As a student, I've been waiting for this video for a while now. Really appreciate you still coming down to the lower end of watch collecting and giving your recommendations!
I was hooked on smart watches until the overload of information on my wrist was just too much. Came across your channel and some others and now I’ve ordered my first real watch, Tissot PR 100. Considering the Orient Kamasu aswell, since I’m a man of the sea. Appreciate your work 🙏🏽
Seriously though, Teddy's Videos are professional quality, the way he speaks and his descriptions are fantastic and his range of watches he talks about are from A to Z. No wonder he has so many views on his channel. I look forward to the new ones every week. Keep it up Teddy!
I also wanted to say that I have enjoyed owning Citizen Eco-drive watches. They are my favorite, as they keep excellent time, need no battery, and the titanium ones are very lightweight and comfortable.
Was my go to while I was in the military. When I was in basic I actually won the favor of one of my Drill Sergeants because I was wearing his favorite Citizen field watch.. that he was also wearing lol.
i agree, i bought an "second hand" BM7108-81E from a friend then didnt like it for 100 euro just because was a bargain ...... and i love it (its also beautiful) ..... in the 2021 i bought another 2 eco drive, the blue version(BM7108-81L) and few days ago my self made xmas gift, an beautiful AT8110-61L ..... they become my daily watches always ready to go
The Casio Duro is my cheapest and the most worn watch I own. Great for an everyday beater watch with very good WR, decent time accuracy, and with the 22mm lug width, it accepts a huge variety of straps. This beater can even be found for as little as $39 during the holiday sales.
I enjoy the fact that I can play one of your videos at the table with my kids and not worry about rudeness, vulgarity and shock. You just make great videos about watches that anyone can enjoy. Thank you.
I see you're a Casio fan. Im on my sixth DW-6900. I've never broke one. And I've never spent more than 120 on one. They're a little big, but by no means gaudy. And the only reason I ever consider them "dead" is because I've burnt the glass too much from welding. You can get a fun one, or a base model for as little as 60. It is decidedly my permanent work watch.
I was actually turned away from watches a bit from an earlier Teddy video. The one with Kevin where you picked out watches under $12,000 Kevin said that most people didn’t think you could get one good watch for 12k. And when looking at watches in the thousands, marveling at how cheap it was. This video is great! Very excited to buy my first watch.
At a hair under $200 off of eBay from a JDM retailer, I'm a huge fan of my Casio Lineage (LCW-M100TSE-1AJF). Sapphire crystal, titanium case and band, atomic clock reception, solar power, analog/digital display and features.
I bought a Braun watch and it was pretty crummy. I wouldn’t recommend. It looked great but felt cheap and I couldn’t get over that especially with how much value Seiko gives at the same price point.
@@temper44 design wise it’s great and they make some great stuff but for watches at the same price you can get some really great automatic Seiko watches.
Just bought my first orient watch went with the ray black 2. I was worried about the case size being to large for my wrist but all your videos led me to take the chance! Thanks for all the great videos!
$150 is a tough price these days. When I became an enthusiast 10 years ago $100-150 was pretty reasonable, but today I think the upper limit for budget watches needs to move up to $200 or $250. I once saw someone wearing a Vostok on a full NATO strap and I told him it would be very rare to see someone wearing that combination out in the wild. I very rarely see someone wearing even an automatic Seiko.
I like the list, but I feel it could've used a Casio Edifice in there. Lots of nice choices from that line under 150. I do like the inclusion of the Duro though.
Glad you mentioned the Citizens Eco-Drive watches. I had a dozen different Timex Weekender watches that I got rid of because I was constantly changing batteries. I hate changing watch batteries. I love the Eco-Drive watches. I keep them on a window sill so they're always fully charged.
🤗 This is so crazy Teddy. Before i go any further i just want you to know you are what a true watch enthusiast should be. Your so straight forward and you have such an admiration and appreciation for the history, all genres and you see the magic of all time pieces from entry level to the high end luxury. You are a true connoisseur in this beautiful, remarkable world we are so fond of "Watches". But when you brought up the g shock DW9052 lol out of the sea of g-shocks you paid homage to im pretty sure the very first watch that i ever bought for myself i think i bought it at the NAVY Exchange in North Island California my first duty station. I just took it out of my watch box. The original strap has long since seen its demise i have it on a tan nato strap with leather accents. It needs a battery and im thinking about getting the original strap for it. Looking forward to getting it back on the wrist. Thanks for all you do. Keep up the good work. George 🦎
Seiko 5 with green decals was my first automatic watch and first watch that wasnt super cheap Casio. SNXS73 - all in silver color. Still wear it today. But have alternative at this point.
I have one, just do not drop them on a tiled floor. I dropped it once in the bathroom taking it off, and it stopped working. Well technically it still works but it doesn't tell the right time anymore.
I just started wearing a watch again and thanks to all of the good information Teddy provides I will be buying different watches for various occasions.
I really enjoy these videos. Helps people like myself start down the road of watch collecting. My first two watch purchases were the Timex 41mm Navi XL auto and the Seiko 5 SBSA013 with the green dial. Now looking to move into Tissot powermatic 80 with the blue dial. Thanks again.
I really appreciate you reviewing these entry level good watches with extremely affordable price tags every can pay. I would actually start a new collection with some of these.
It's not a Seiko 9F, folks. Even if the dial is perfectly printed, there are mechanical/physical reasons why a quartz doesn't hit all the tick marks. And the tech necessary to accomplish that is not going to be in a watch at this price.
With Braun you're buying the design. Yes there are better ones from a technical spec, but you'd be hard press to find a better looking watch with such industrial design heritage than Braun
I have always been fascinated by watches but never seriously. Found this channel and holy shit, this is so great! Loving learning automatic vs quartz, expensive vs affordable, etc etc etc!!! Started looking for quality low-end (< $300) to start a collection. So fun! These are pieces of art - all of them. Thanks.
I know it's kind of an unpopular opinion, but for 150 (and slightly above), I always recommend Seiko's SSB line of entry-level Quartz chronographs. Playful designs, cleverly implemented complications and decent bracelets. Also, they're built to last and basically indestructable. I know, you can get a very similar level of quality for less money from Casio's Edifice line, but I just think Seiko is a tiny bit more upper class overall!
I have the same blue Casio Duro. I put a a domed sapphire crystal, Strapco mash stainless steel bracelet on it and did a hydro mod to it (filled interior with silicone oil). Amazing watch with all the upgrades around a hundred dollars. It looks really great for the price. It’s my only quartz watch, but I have really enjoyed it. I wear it almost every weekend working around the house or taking my kids to the water park. Really durable watch that looks nice too.
I've got the Citizen Chandler, simple and effective it should last for years. Only issue is the strap is of poor quality but I switched it out for vintage leather and it looks great now!
The first g shock I got myself was a GA-B2100. I latter got a metal case and 22mm strap adapters. Threw a leather strap on it and its amazing. Looks really sharp and has tons of useful features. I keep getting other watches but go right back to it. 10/10 recommend
Huge fan of this channel and love the content. I actually loved your video on the Vostok that you did, I had no idea that this company existed in Russia. My dad's side of the family are all Tatars, living in Kazan, Bugulma and of course Chistopol. Turns out some of the older generation in our family actually worked at the Vostok factory. Thanks to these videos I'll definitely be going for a visit to this watchmaker. Let me know if you want some souvenirs haha
If you want the Vostok watch to run properly though, go to a jeweler that knows about watches and have them tinker with the movement so that it is way more accurate. Vostok will sometimes lose up to 3 minutes per day.
Hey teddy, I never had a watch since childhood. Last month's i turned 22 and my sister gifted me a MVMT. That is my first watch and since then I've been fascinated with watches. I've been trying to learn more about them, the classics, movements and all. Your videos have helped me learn so much. You really provide high quality content and I'm so so happy to subscribe to your channel. I hope one day I'll be able to build my own collection, these little timepieces have started to make my day merrier and you videos have a big contribution in it. Thankyou for the videos. Much love from India🧡💚
Good luck with the watch journey. I have 2 HMT watches, interesting little pieces I added to the collection as something different for just a few quid.
@@garycollard1981 Man you found HMTs....I've been looking for specific models on their website specifically the Stellar open heart maroon dial....hope i add them to my collection soon
I have the Casio Duro and wow after using it for several years, including swimming with it, I can say for the price that it costs it's absolutely amazing. The quality of the case is better than a lot of other watches on Amazon that cost 3 times as much. I just wish that it had a metal strap, the rubber strap though functional and function correct is a bit of a let down in the looks department. The watch is an unbeatable bargain though. I also wish that it had a cyclops over the date!
i can’t find that vostok amphibia video now but i just wanted to say thank you Teddy. i went ahead and bought the exact same model. its my first purchase of a mechanical watch and i am glad i found that video you did about it. i realise now its the perfect first mechanical watch i could get to start my journey. thanks Teddy! and you got good taste too, browsing through their models, this was actually the best looking one, at least for my taste.
Avi-8 flyboy engineer. Great pilot watch for a very reasonable price ( I got mine for 160 dollars) It has nice finishing and a beautiful and unique dial. Bracelet is great for the price and the automatic movement is fairly precise. It has an engraving of a fighter pilot on the case back which I love. All in all it’s a great watch for the price for people who love aviation.
nice picks. Eye candy to watch your videos. Nice. I would say, as I always say - try Casio F91w and MQ24, they are my absolute favorites. Cheap does not mean bad. They are a lot of fun.
I have two Seiko 5s. I love them - durable, good looking, self winding. All of my recent watch purchases are self winding mechanical watches. I don’t have to spend $15-20 each year or two for a battery or be on a trip or be off in the wilds for a week or two and the quartz watch suddenly starts losing time.
I have one, just do not drop them on a tiled floor. I dropped it once in the bathroom taking it off, and it stopped working. Well technically it still works but it doesn't tell the right time anymore.
I set the time on my new Amphibia to my computers clock 2 weeks ago and its -1 second from that now I am truly worried surely they aren't all this accurate and will get worse over time
@@RaphaelRousseau Thanks for the reply. I read a comment saying that when a Vostok goes in for service its cheaper to replace the movement than work on the movement itself, fair enough! Probably cheaper just to buy a new watch or work on it yourself than get a service! I was looking at the SKX but chose the Vostok because you can't walk into a store and buy it where I'm from. Lucky I didn't see the Tissot PRX Auto before I baught this, what a watch! Enjoy.
Perhaps, but the Komandirskie pre-dates it. The newer ones are better spec-ed. My K-65 (Komandirskie 650539) GMT, for example. Even the 24-hr bezel is in stainless. I also have an Amphibia Scuba Dude. Provided they're worn daily they keep -20 to +60 sec.
Thanks for covering these. You put the Vostok on my radar and I couldn’t be more happy about that! As a watch nerd that just so happens to be self-learning to speak Russian, it’s awesome to find a Russian watch brand with credibility to explore! 🙌🏾 🌊
Just want to say great video. I don't play in the same league as Teddy but I still view and enjoy many of your You Tube videos. This also shows that your knowledge of watches is not narrow at all. Well done.
I got my first automatic watch just over a week now. I got an orient mako ii and I love it so much more charm when you buy a mechanical watch over a quartz watch
I love my DOXAs. My first Doxa for 11 years. My second Doxa for 5 years. My third Doxa for 2 months. I have a Seiko 5 for 2 years. And almost all in modern vintages, except my Doxa Sub 200 is a diver watch.
Another great video Teddy! Can you please explain the purpose of an inexpensive automatic watch? All automatics will need servicing, but the cost is usually going to be at or above the price of the watch in this range. Are they for introducing the concept of an automatic watch or are they built more robustly than I think they are and rarely need servicing?
Learn to tinker with them yourself. Really, anything below an elaboré grade eta 2824-2 a complete movement overhaul will be cheaper than servicing. But some people like having something mechanical on their wrist and don't have a lot of money. That aside, there are hundreds of thousands of vintage mechanical watches out there with the same dilemma. Practically, automatics are altogether inferior to quartz. But then, clock collecting isn't a practical hobby is it. Cheap autos also tend to have long service intervals, Vostok boasts 10 years, Seikos from 6-8.
I checked out the Swatch Sistem 51 in navy blue and it looks super cool and fun to wear! Teddy you always have awesome watch propositions and appreciate your enthusiasm you put in what you do! Keep up the good work 👍 😃
Id love a video looking at some of the homage watches available from China. Pagani Design i think is the best value under $150. Excellent finishing, sapphire crystal, screw down crown, solid feel, some mechanical. Sure they just copy rolex and other brands, but best value for the money.
If you don't mind waiting on shipping from china, cadisen makes great value pieces. Decent designs (some better than others....), Seiko or miyota automatic movements and sapphire crystals. Under 100 bucks.
I bought a Citizen Chandler 2 years ago for around $90. I was completely underwhelmed when I opened the box. It is now my favorite daily driver. Bullet proof, good size, a little small but in a retro way. Get it while you still can. The bargains are out there.
ive owned that green seiko 5 since 2012. its a nice watch, still use it to this day. its a bit too fast now, advancing 2 min a day but that doesnt keep me from using it
I’ve got 3 Duro’s and they probably won’t be the last. I think my next one is going to be Citizen Promaster Diver. That will be my first “real” watch I think. Really dig the Eco Drive concept
I have a Citizen e870 with EcoDrive. It was sitting in a drawer for about 3 years. Pulled it out recently, let it sit in the sun for a few days, and it started right back up. But it doesn't have a sweeping second hand, and I love that about automatic watches
I have a modded a snk800 to have the dive face of a skx009, a domed sapphire face, with some other hands and a woven strap. Sure it looses about a minute a day. I love it. The dive face is super readable, the strap is comfortable, because of no fancy bezel it is low profile and doesn’t catch on my clothes or jam into the back of my hand. It has enough water resistance for me to just ware it. The sapphire crystal looks perfect and won’t scratch. And yet it is a simple snk800 at hart. I kinda want to collect a few more watches but I know I am a one watch guy. My first watch I got at 12 lasted 21 years of everyday use.
I got the seiko 5 , and orient mako 1 few years back. Best value for the bang of your bucks. These are the watches you can wear daily and get apprised by others who know watches.
I have been wearing that exact Citizen Chandler almost everyday for close to 10 years now. I liked the smaller size of it. I bought it when i went in the army and its stuck with me since. It can take quite the beating. Case and crystal full of dents and scratches since i work with my hands a lot. Never had an issue. Swimming, low temps, high temps never lost a beat. I have had it on leather straps and multiple natos, currently on a black one. I have a few vintage manual and autos in my collection but this is an everyday champ.
I wasn't at all into buying watches when I saw some other watch channels seeing the prices. After viewing your channel I've realized anyone can really get into buying good quality watches if you just do your research and understanding what it is your buying.
My Nixon Regulus is 2 years old now and is truly commendable. Affordable at under $150 for multiple case color and display variants. 150m water resistance. Surprisingly light and comfortable for the size. Multiple functions and dual time capability. And most importantly - durable. I’ve logged with this thing, swam with it, done oil changes. A great beater/casual watch. Can’t say enough about it. Edit: I’ll mail mine to you Teddy, for your review. Send it back when you’re done…
Great video! My first automatic watch was an Orient Mako I that i bought used for 50€. It hast become my beater watch that I actually use most of the time, although I have much more expensive watches now
Chandler is a great watch. I wear it doing any active stuff, hiking, paddle boarding, yardwork, never gets in the way due to its small size and is very durable. Wished I had it when I was deployed to Iraq years ago.
I appreciate you giving entry level, low cost watches a thorough analysis and appreciation for exactly what they are. Finding real value for money is a worthy endeavor. It is the analytic process that trains the mind to think critically and frankly without pretense towards making the best decisions. Well done.
The Braun one is truly eye-opening, didn't know they make watches as well. I'm a big fan of Bauhaus design, could you please make a video for affordable Bauhaus design watches?
Well I'd say something similar to the Swatch is the M-Watch WYA.38310.RB. I have both watches and although the M-Watch isn't mechanical, it's a pretty good deal for a swiss watch. Plus I just recently got into watches so I still need to learn a lot more before being able to judge which is better.
A very good list. One tip, though: in German, au is pronounced "ow". So it's "Brown" and "Bowhouse". One series I'd add are the Bertuccis. I got a top-of-the-line one with the 10 year lithium battery and sapphire crystal. The strap is awesome, too.
Almost 70 years old and I'm one of Teddy's biggest fans .
Appreciate you, my friend! Thanks for watching.
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I'm dead & I adore Ted!
Turned 68 yesterday
Big fan myself !
R u a watch or a human?
I’ve had the Citizen for about five years maybe. I wear it everyday to the office and working in the yard. I’m not easy on it and find it very accurate and durable. I swapped the band for a simple unfinished chocolate brown leather. I find it warms is up and takes away the “field” look. Thumbs up for sure. Great watch for the money.
"There's no such thing as the average Citizen."
I’ve recently became fascinated with watches thanks to this dude/channel. Thanks so much!! Also just purchased the first big watch for my collection while stationed in Japan. Seiko SPB167
Happy to be part your journey. Enjoy the new watch.
For me it was cause of some scammers on Instagram lmao well tbh, idk if they are scammers or not. But I kept seeing their ads "Wristmafia" pop up & kept seeing comments say they never got their orders lol but the watches they showed looked so nice that I started to look around in actual stores and websites...and now a year later I'm collecting them😂
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My grandfather left me a mechanical watch, having never been a watch guy myself and having now gone down the TH-cam watch rabbit hole. I thought this video was great showing us where not only you started but a good place for us on a budget can start to find a decent watch. Good stuff
I have the same exact story.
As a student, I've been waiting for this video for a while now. Really appreciate you still coming down to the lower end of watch collecting and giving your recommendations!
I was hooked on smart watches until the overload of information on my wrist was just too much. Came across your channel and some others and now I’ve ordered my first real watch, Tissot PR 100. Considering the Orient Kamasu aswell, since I’m a man of the sea. Appreciate your work 🙏🏽
Good luck with your new journey 👍🏻👌🏻😊
I adore my Kamasu only gripe I have is the crown is abit small for my fat fingers
One of my gripes with smart watches is I can’t say “I didn’t know you called, I’m not on my phone”
Tissot is not a bad choice by any means.
Seiko also makes a watch for every income. Literally. Three to six figure price tags.
You can try hybrid smart watches
It's really cool that you don't judge people for their income. It's easy to do when the watch collection hobby comes into play.
people who spend outrageous amounts of money on watches are worthless as human beings
@@kamj6607 What should they spend it on?
@@wolfamadeus6932actually fixing shit in the world
@@Kateydid18 People are greedy, especially the richest ones. So I wouldn't hold my breath.
@@kamj6607 Ye it's pretty dumb to do that, but when they're rich enough to be able to buy those like it's nothing, i dont really blame them
Seriously though, Teddy's Videos are professional quality, the way he speaks and his descriptions are fantastic and his range of watches he talks about are from A to Z. No wonder he has so many views on his channel. I look forward to the new ones every week. Keep it up Teddy!
I also wanted to say that I have enjoyed owning Citizen Eco-drive watches. They are my favorite, as they keep excellent time, need no battery, and the titanium ones are very lightweight and comfortable.
Was my go to while I was in the military. When I was in basic I actually won the favor of one of my Drill Sergeants because I was wearing his favorite Citizen field watch.. that he was also wearing lol.
i agree, i bought an "second hand" BM7108-81E from a friend then didnt like it for 100 euro just because was a bargain ...... and i love it (its also beautiful) ..... in the 2021 i bought another 2 eco drive, the blue version(BM7108-81L) and few days ago my self made xmas gift, an beautiful AT8110-61L ..... they become my daily watches always ready to go
I have one I didn't wear for a while and it seems to have lost it's ability to "hold a charge" which is a huge disappointment.
The Casio Duro is my cheapest and the most worn watch I own. Great for an everyday beater watch with very good WR, decent time accuracy, and with the 22mm lug width, it accepts a huge variety of straps. This beater can even be found for as little as $39 during the holiday sales.
@@philipsquire9056 If you pull out the crown all the way and let it sit in the sun for a day or to it should start keeping time again
I enjoy the fact that I can play one of your videos at the table with my kids and not worry about rudeness, vulgarity and shock. You just make great videos about watches that anyone can enjoy. Thank you.
So true. It’s nice to hear someone else think that.
Here's another list of amazing watches:
- Casio Lineage Titanium
- Casio EFR-S108D
- G Shock GW-M5610
- G Shock GA-2100
- Casio Duro
- Casio A168
- Casio MRW-200H
That's a great list, FAR better than what he offered.
I see you're a Casio fan. Im on my sixth DW-6900. I've never broke one. And I've never spent more than 120 on one. They're a little big, but by no means gaudy. And the only reason I ever consider them "dead" is because I've burnt the glass too much from welding. You can get a fun one, or a base model for as little as 60. It is decidedly my permanent work watch.
Otherwise known as the Casio list
I was actually turned away from watches a bit from an earlier Teddy video. The one with Kevin where you picked out watches under $12,000
Kevin said that most people didn’t think you could get one good watch for 12k. And when looking at watches in the thousands, marveling at how cheap it was.
This video is great! Very excited to buy my first watch.
At a hair under $200 off of eBay from a JDM retailer, I'm a huge fan of my Casio Lineage (LCW-M100TSE-1AJF). Sapphire crystal, titanium case and band, atomic clock reception, solar power, analog/digital display and features.
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I bought a Braun watch and it was pretty crummy. I wouldn’t recommend. It looked great but felt cheap and I couldn’t get over that especially with how much value Seiko gives at the same price point.
I bought a Braun microwave oven and I think you're being unfair!
@@temper44 design wise it’s great and they make some great stuff but for watches at the same price you can get some really great automatic Seiko watches.
Braun isn't what they were in the past. Their design is still good but the build quality went completely down after they moved everything to China.
It's always great to hear an honest opinion from someone who has experience with a watch.
Rocking my SNK063J5 right now. Seiko 5s are VERY hard to beat. I have the Duro as well and also extremely versatile.
Just bought my first orient watch went with the ray black 2. I was worried about the case size being to large for my wrist but all your videos led me to take the chance! Thanks for all the great videos!
What's your wrist size in terms of width/diameter, out of interest? And did you get the Bambino with the case diameter of 40.5mm?
$150 is a tough price these days. When I became an enthusiast 10 years ago $100-150 was pretty reasonable, but today I think the upper limit for budget watches needs to move up to $200 or $250.
I once saw someone wearing a Vostok on a full NATO strap and I told him it would be very rare to see someone wearing that combination out in the wild. I very rarely see someone wearing even an automatic Seiko.
I like the list, but I feel it could've used a Casio Edifice in there. Lots of nice choices from that line under 150. I do like the inclusion of the Duro though.
@@terrymurphy2032 Ha! That's gold!
Exactly, there are so many beautiful Edifice's!
perfect, another review to watch while having my meal, thanks Teddy!
I buy Vostok Scuba Dude 2 years ago for work in water and holly molly i love this watch its a tank
Glad you mentioned the Citizens Eco-Drive watches. I had a dozen different Timex Weekender watches that I got rid of because I was constantly changing batteries. I hate changing watch batteries. I love the Eco-Drive watches. I keep them on a window sill so they're always fully charged.
🤗 This is so crazy Teddy. Before i go any further i just want you to know you are what a true watch enthusiast should be. Your so straight forward and you have such an admiration and appreciation for the history, all genres and you see the magic of all time pieces from entry level to the high end luxury. You are a true connoisseur in this beautiful, remarkable world we are so fond of "Watches". But when you brought up the g shock DW9052 lol out of the sea of g-shocks you paid homage to im pretty sure the very first watch that i ever bought for myself i think i bought it at the NAVY Exchange in North Island California my first duty station. I just took it out of my watch box. The original strap has long since seen its demise i have it on a tan nato strap with leather accents. It needs a battery and im thinking about getting the original strap for it. Looking forward to getting it back on the wrist. Thanks for all you do. Keep up the good work.
George 🦎
The green dial Seiko was my first watch in many years. Love it, didn’t bother changing the strap. Lume is surprisingly good.
I think Hamilton copied it.
Seiko 5 with green decals was my first automatic watch and first watch that wasnt super cheap Casio. SNXS73 - all in silver color. Still wear it today. But have alternative at this point.
I have one, just do not drop them on a tiled floor. I dropped it once in the bathroom taking it off, and it stopped working. Well technically it still works but it doesn't tell the right time anymore.
I just started wearing a watch again and thanks to all of the good information Teddy provides I will be buying different watches for various occasions.
Orient is heroical brand!!
Thank you for this new thread.
Saludos!
Got the Seiko SNXF05 following your advice! As my first automatic, I'm absolutely in love with it
I have the military SNK800. Had it for years and its taken quite a beating and still keeps on going. Great watch.
I really enjoy these videos. Helps people like myself start down the road of watch collecting. My first two watch purchases were the Timex 41mm Navi XL auto and the Seiko 5 SBSA013 with the green dial. Now looking to move into Tissot powermatic 80 with the blue dial. Thanks again.
I really appreciate you reviewing these entry level good watches with extremely affordable price tags every can pay. I would actually start a new collection with some of these.
Ugh, that Braun not ticking on the marks is an immediate pass! Nice overview, regardless!
Isn't that the same watch that Ben as reviewed? If so, it sucks in every detail.
It's not a Seiko 9F, folks. Even if the dial is perfectly printed, there are mechanical/physical reasons why a quartz doesn't hit all the tick marks. And the tech necessary to accomplish that is not going to be in a watch at this price.
@@UGA.D see Ben's watch club review and you will know what we mean. I wouldn't pay 5€ for it.
@VoiDWalker Yes there are. And there are some that don't. What he's saying is that if you get a high end quartz, that shouldn't be an issue.
With Braun you're buying the design. Yes there are better ones from a technical spec, but you'd be hard press to find a better looking watch with such industrial design heritage than Braun
I have always been fascinated by watches but never seriously. Found this channel and holy shit, this is so great! Loving learning automatic vs quartz, expensive vs affordable, etc etc etc!!! Started looking for quality low-end (< $300) to start a collection. So fun! These are pieces of art - all of them. Thanks.
I know it's kind of an unpopular opinion, but for 150 (and slightly above), I always recommend Seiko's SSB line of entry-level Quartz chronographs. Playful designs, cleverly implemented complications and decent bracelets. Also, they're built to last and basically indestructable. I know, you can get a very similar level of quality for less money from Casio's Edifice line, but I just think Seiko is a tiny bit more upper class overall!
I have the same blue Casio Duro. I put a a domed sapphire crystal, Strapco mash stainless steel bracelet on it and did a hydro mod to it (filled interior with silicone oil). Amazing watch with all the upgrades around a hundred dollars. It looks really great for the price. It’s my only quartz watch, but I have really enjoyed it. I wear it almost every weekend working around the house or taking my kids to the water park. Really durable watch that looks nice too.
ill get this too
I had ZERO clue about Braun's history. Not only was this video well timed for me, and of superb quality, I really learned a lot. New sub! Thanks!
I live in Brazil and I am waiting for my Vostok (my first automatic) to arrive. I have discovered it in your channel and felt in love .
dude i cant find it anywhere, where did u buy the vostok from
You could buy it from Menaron or eBay. Menaron is the most usual but doesn’t deliver to Brazil
@@jonatasfraga9293 i can't find this model on menaron
Bom dia Jônatas! Você no pediu no Meranom pelo frete DHL ou UPS? Foi taxado? Ou encontrou alguém no eBay?
OUUUSH, under $150! That's tight! But fantastic pics Teddy. Particularly the Orient Mako II. Thanks for another faaaabulous video. ;)
I've got the Citizen Chandler, simple and effective it should last for years. Only issue is the strap is of poor quality but I switched it out for vintage leather and it looks great now!
The first g shock I got myself was a GA-B2100. I latter got a metal case and 22mm strap adapters. Threw a leather strap on it and its amazing. Looks really sharp and has tons of useful features. I keep getting other watches but go right back to it. 10/10 recommend
Huge fan of this channel and love the content. I actually loved your video on the Vostok that you did, I had no idea that this company existed in Russia. My dad's side of the family are all Tatars, living in Kazan, Bugulma and of course Chistopol. Turns out some of the older generation in our family actually worked at the Vostok factory. Thanks to these videos I'll definitely be going for a visit to this watchmaker. Let me know if you want some souvenirs haha
If you want the Vostok watch to run properly though, go to a jeweler that knows about watches and have them tinker with the movement so that it is way more accurate. Vostok will sometimes lose up to 3 minutes per day.
Vostok is garbage. Also buyng it you support putler's regime
If you hurry right now you can get the Casio Duro in black at $43 on Amazon. Thats a insane deal!🙀
Turned 68 yesterday bought my first watch 47 years ago . Thanks Teddy 🙏
Thank you guys so much for watch-ing
Hey teddy,
I never had a watch since childhood. Last month's i turned 22 and my sister gifted me a MVMT. That is my first watch and since then I've been fascinated with watches. I've been trying to learn more about them, the classics, movements and all. Your videos have helped me learn so much. You really provide high quality content and I'm so so happy to subscribe to your channel. I hope one day I'll be able to build my own collection, these little timepieces have started to make my day merrier and you videos have a big contribution in it. Thankyou for the videos. Much love from India🧡💚
Good luck with the watch journey. I have 2 HMT watches, interesting little pieces I added to the collection as something different for just a few quid.
@@garycollard1981 Man you found HMTs....I've been looking for specific models on their website specifically the Stellar open heart maroon dial....hope i add them to my collection soon
I have the Casio Duro and wow after using it for several years, including swimming with it, I can say for the price that it costs it's absolutely amazing. The quality of the case is better than a lot of other watches on Amazon that cost 3 times as much. I just wish that it had a metal strap, the rubber strap though functional and function correct is a bit of a let down in the looks department. The watch is an unbeatable bargain though. I also wish that it had a cyclops over the date!
They have second-hand metal straps for it!
i can’t find that vostok amphibia video now but i just wanted to say thank you Teddy. i went ahead and bought the exact same model. its my first purchase of a mechanical watch and i am glad i found that video you did about it. i realise now its the perfect first mechanical watch i could get to start my journey. thanks Teddy!
and you got good taste too, browsing through their models, this was actually the best looking one, at least for my taste.
Avi-8 flyboy engineer. Great pilot watch for a very reasonable price ( I got mine for 160 dollars) It has nice finishing and a beautiful and unique dial. Bracelet is great for the price and the automatic movement is fairly precise. It has an engraving of a fighter pilot on the case back which I love. All in all it’s a great watch for the price for people who love aviation.
My dady bought one NKUWAN and he loves it. It had been there for over 10 years when he went out with it.
Thanks for looking over this price range
I recently got a Casio Duro in black and it's one of the best purchases I've made
nice picks. Eye candy to watch your videos. Nice. I would say, as I always say - try Casio F91w and MQ24, they are my absolute favorites. Cheap does not mean bad. They are a lot of fun.
My experience with NKUWAN was fantastic. The watch arrived quickly and was exactly as described.
I have two Seiko 5s. I love them - durable, good looking, self winding. All of my recent watch purchases are self winding mechanical watches. I don’t have to spend $15-20 each year or two for a battery or be on a trip or be off in the wilds for a week or two and the quartz watch suddenly starts losing time.
I have one, just do not drop them on a tiled floor. I dropped it once in the bathroom taking it off, and it stopped working. Well technically it still works but it doesn't tell the right time anymore.
@@ncode03 Bouncing off tile is not good for many things.
The Vostok Amphibia with black dial face and blue splash of color is just awesome. I definitely would recommend as well!
The Amphibia is the best alternative to get an automatic movement, a huge history and a piece of great engineering.
I set the time on my new Amphibia to my computers clock 2 weeks ago and its -1 second from that now
I am truly worried surely they aren't all this accurate and will get worse over time
@@tigercs1, it's amazingly accurate! Anyway, you'll be able to swap the movement whenever it becomes really bad at time keeping... easy & affordable!
@@RaphaelRousseau Thanks for the reply. I read a comment saying that when a Vostok goes in for service its cheaper to replace the movement than work on the movement itself, fair enough! Probably cheaper just to buy a new watch or work on it yourself than get a service! I was looking at the SKX but chose the Vostok because you can't walk into a store and buy it where I'm from. Lucky I didn't see the Tissot PRX Auto before I baught this, what a watch! Enjoy.
Perhaps, but the Komandirskie pre-dates it. The newer ones are better spec-ed. My K-65 (Komandirskie 650539) GMT, for example. Even the 24-hr bezel is in stainless. I also have an Amphibia Scuba Dude. Provided they're worn daily they keep -20 to +60 sec.
Thanks for covering these. You put the Vostok on my radar and I couldn’t be more happy about that! As a watch nerd that just so happens to be self-learning to speak Russian, it’s awesome to find a Russian watch brand with credibility to explore! 🙌🏾 🌊
Just want to say great video. I don't play in the same league as Teddy but I still view and enjoy many of your You Tube videos. This also shows that your knowledge of watches is not narrow at all. Well done.
I got my first automatic watch just over a week now. I got an orient mako ii and I love it so much more charm when you buy a mechanical watch over a quartz watch
2 X Seiko 5s, automatics - you made me a Seiko fan - thanks!
I love my DOXAs.
My first Doxa for 11 years.
My second Doxa for 5 years.
My third Doxa for 2 months.
I have a Seiko 5 for 2 years.
And almost all in modern vintages, except my Doxa Sub 200 is a diver watch.
These are the affordable watches for working class men i like your style man thankyou
Another great video Teddy! Can you please explain the purpose of an inexpensive automatic watch? All automatics will need servicing, but the cost is usually going to be at or above the price of the watch in this range. Are they for introducing the concept of an automatic watch or are they built more robustly than I think they are and rarely need servicing?
Learn to tinker with them yourself. Really, anything below an elaboré grade eta 2824-2 a complete movement overhaul will be cheaper than servicing. But some people like having something mechanical on their wrist and don't have a lot of money.
That aside, there are hundreds of thousands of vintage mechanical watches out there with the same dilemma.
Practically, automatics are altogether inferior to quartz. But then, clock collecting isn't a practical hobby is it.
Cheap autos also tend to have long service intervals, Vostok boasts 10 years, Seikos from 6-8.
I checked out the Swatch Sistem 51 in navy blue and it looks super cool and fun to wear!
Teddy you always have awesome watch propositions and appreciate your enthusiasm you put in what you do!
Keep up the good work 👍 😃
cant be repaired, kind of a pain
Id love a video looking at some of the homage watches available from China. Pagani Design i think is the best value under $150. Excellent finishing, sapphire crystal, screw down crown, solid feel, some mechanical. Sure they just copy rolex and other brands, but best value for the money.
Thanks again for another great video. I have a Sistem51 as part of my watch collection. Glad it made your list.
If you don't mind waiting on shipping from china, cadisen makes great value pieces. Decent designs (some better than others....), Seiko or miyota automatic movements and sapphire crystals. Under 100 bucks.
I bought a Citizen Chandler 2 years ago for around $90. I was completely underwhelmed when I opened the box. It is now my favorite daily driver. Bullet proof, good size, a little small but in a retro way. Get it while you still can. The bargains are out there.
I think invicta pro diver should be in this list full solid stainless steel case and bracelet nh35 mechanism and 200 meters of water resistance
ive owned that green seiko 5 since 2012. its a nice watch, still use it to this day. its a bit too fast now, advancing 2 min a day but that doesnt keep me from using it
Perfect timing, my Vostok arrived in mail today!
Absolutely in love with the cyan coloured dial and silly looking bezel! 😅
Im tempted in getting one, they look corny but dripping with charm
I’ve got 3 Duro’s and they probably won’t be the last. I think my next one is going to be Citizen Promaster Diver. That will be my first “real” watch I think. Really dig the Eco Drive concept
Get the ny0040 citizen promaster. Its amazing and auto for similar price to the eco drive!
@@ThePlaiibox Ok thx I will check it out
I have the Promaster Diver Titanium and I couldn’t be happier.
I have a Citizen e870 with EcoDrive. It was sitting in a drawer for about 3 years. Pulled it out recently, let it sit in the sun for a few days, and it started right back up. But it doesn't have a sweeping second hand, and I love that about automatic watches
I have a modded a snk800 to have the dive face of a skx009, a domed sapphire face, with some other hands and a woven strap. Sure it looses about a minute a day. I love it. The dive face is super readable, the strap is comfortable, because of no fancy bezel it is low profile and doesn’t catch on my clothes or jam into the back of my hand. It has enough water resistance for me to just ware it. The sapphire crystal looks perfect and won’t scratch. And yet it is a simple snk800 at hart. I kinda want to collect a few more watches but I know I am a one watch guy. My first watch I got at 12 lasted 21 years of everyday use.
Possibly one my favorite videos of yours.
How do you decide if something is a "throwaway movement" and not worth servicing? Based on price or quality? How much is a routine service?
I just bought my blue casio duro and an aftermarket stainless mesh strap. My favourite new watch. Love it
I got the seiko 5 , and orient mako 1 few years back. Best value for the bang of your bucks. These are the watches you can wear daily and get apprised by others who know watches.
I have been wearing that exact Citizen Chandler almost everyday for close to 10 years now. I liked the smaller size of it. I bought it when i went in the army and its stuck with me since. It can take quite the beating. Case and crystal full of dents and scratches since i work with my hands a lot. Never had an issue. Swimming, low temps, high temps never lost a beat. I have had it on leather straps and multiple natos, currently on a black one. I have a few vintage manual and autos in my collection but this is an everyday champ.
Is it the eco drive and has it got a screw down crown
@@jamesmurphy9845Yes to Eco drive and no to screwdown crown.
@@TheSentinelOne thank you 🙏
Interesting pieces. Enjoyed it. Keep up the good work on your channel. Regards, #WR4K
I wasn't at all into buying watches when I saw some other watch channels seeing the prices. After viewing your channel I've realized anyone can really get into buying good quality watches if you just do your research and understanding what it is your buying.
From the phillippines...biggest fan of teddy
I recently bought an Orient RA-AA0011B19B for 250$. I love it, and I don't care what I paid. It's amazing for the money in my opinion!
Teddy, I can’t help but ask…have you recently shot a courier and are now in the possession of a platinum chip?
My Nixon Regulus is 2 years old now and is truly commendable. Affordable at under $150 for multiple case color and display variants. 150m water resistance. Surprisingly light and comfortable for the size. Multiple functions and dual time capability. And most importantly - durable. I’ve logged with this thing, swam with it, done oil changes. A great beater/casual watch. Can’t say enough about it.
Edit: I’ll mail mine to you Teddy, for your review. Send it back when you’re done…
Thank you so much, I’m trying to buy watches for my groom party gifts and this video really help me out. Your one of my favorite Tubers!
Great video! My first automatic watch was an Orient Mako I that i bought used for 50€. It hast become my beater watch that I actually use most of the time, although I have much more expensive watches now
What watch is he wearing in this video? Looks gorgeous
Thank you Teddy for making this!
I bought a Casio duro black for 35 bucks during Black Friday … I love it more than some of my more expansive watches
Chandler is a great watch. I wear it doing any active stuff, hiking, paddle boarding, yardwork, never gets in the way due to its small size and is very durable. Wished I had it when I was deployed to Iraq years ago.
I appreciate you giving entry level, low cost watches a thorough analysis and appreciation for exactly what they are. Finding real value for money is a worthy endeavor. It is the analytic process that trains the mind to think critically and frankly without pretense towards making the best decisions. Well done.
Collecting watches that are "entry level"(upto 500) sounds more fun than collecting watches that cost thousands.
Soon to be 73 years old…. Also a big fan.
Another great video thanks
Ordered a Seiko SNK803 few days ago, can't wait for its arrival. Regarding Casio Duro, i would like to see a smaller version at a maximum of 40mm.
Best watch reviewer on the net! Thx Teddy.
The Braun one is truly eye-opening, didn't know they make watches as well. I'm a big fan of Bauhaus design, could you please make a video for affordable Bauhaus design watches?
Well I'd say something similar to the Swatch is the M-Watch WYA.38310.RB. I have both watches and although the M-Watch isn't mechanical, it's a pretty good deal for a swiss watch. Plus I just recently got into watches so I still need to learn a lot more before being able to judge which is better.
The Invicta Men's 8926OB Pro Diver watch is less than $80.00 us and I’ve had this watch for over 3 yrs now and it’s still going strong
A very good list. One tip, though: in German, au is pronounced "ow". So it's "Brown" and "Bowhouse".
One series I'd add are the Bertuccis. I got a top-of-the-line one with the 10 year lithium battery and sapphire crystal. The strap is awesome, too.
Honorable mention:
Seagull 1963
Steeldive 1970
Baltany Dirty Dozen
Escapement Time Flieger
Shanghai Diamond 8120
The Timex weekender is my first watch I bought it just last month. I'm glad to see it on here it makes me feel like I made a good choice
Sistem 51 is such a surprise for me. Beautiful thing!
I have a few of these, and to be honest they make it into my rotation almost as much as my watches that cost much more.