I think I've watched nearly all your videos to date and the quality of them just gets better and better each time so please keep it up as they're very entertaining. I think you're from my neck of the woods too or not so far away. Salford any chance? Either way keep it going and all the best
A very nice selection! It features an RZE I own (in the yellow enamel dial variant) and my first San Martin, I got the one with the blue dial recently and love it. I would have included a watch from Wise, they offer incredible value and they have models that I would consider to be GADA, too.
Disappointed that you didn't make the teddy video this year. 100% my favourite watch channel. Keep up the great content looking forward to seeing you on teddy's channel next year.
Love the video, but just have to point out that you said the Hamilton khaki field auto has a screw down crown, it doesn’t it’s just push-pull. I have one myself, so unless they’ve changed it in the last few months, you’ve made a little error there.
There really is something for everyone in here! You've got all sorts of styles and colors and finishes from a variety of brands. I like that Certina and I'm a sucker for Citizen so that gets my vote too! I think I should get me a yellow dial next year. They are growing on me! Merry Christmas to you Kieron!
So many fantastic choices. Fun video And great script! For me one of the GADA requirements is lots of bracelet and strap choices as well. That Echo Neutra has been tugging at me for awhile now.
Great video and great list, overall. The beauty of the Dresskx is you can get one, buy an aftermarket bracelet (I recommend the jubilee from Long Island Watch), upgrade the glass to sapphire and you're still well under $500. I even upgraded mine with a color-matched kanji date wheel movement.
As a Hamilton fan, I'm glad two made your list. However, I'm not convinced the Khaki is GADA-esque. For under $1000, my vote would be the Jazzmaster line, if a 50m WR can be overlooked.
Just got in one of the new nodus sector pilot’s and absolutely love it. But I need a GADA and your back to back options of the Erebus and the Beaucroft I keep going back and forth between. Leaning Beaucroft for those gorgeous Forest Green and Sunset Orange dial choices.
I'm wearing that silver dial baltany date just right now, it's a very good watch although I will say the clasp sits rather proud of bracelet and has a tendency to catch on surfaces. Aside from that if you can get past the 'homage' aspect of it (not 100% sure if I can but I'm keeping it for now) it's a very cool watch
@TopTierTicker Thanks! We're nearly identical and I found that 42 for $360. New. That thing looks great and I'm going to get it. This will be my first mechanical watch and the price of right. Let the obsession begin! 😂
When will the wall between micro/ali brands finally fall? Aren't we already there? Is Phoibos more legit than SM just because they are from Hong Kong and don't sell on Ali?
Good list, but Importers to UK and Europe should be aware the "admin fees" many couriers are now charging. They often add another 10% on top of the tax collected. That's a real consideration. and one you should include when comparing prices within your tax area, which on first look may appear more expensive. Obviously I'm not talking Ali deals here, their checkout system has always been transparent in my experience.
Great video, great list😃 I guess under 1000 ($€£) is good as it’s been perceived as “affordable”, or attainable, whereas above 1000 is not (well for me at least). And then lots of great watches in this space. I prefer the microbrands. The big brands and Chinese seem to lack something special for me. So, I’ve been looking at Beaucroft, RZE and Nodus for a while… …and ordered the Beaucroft Element a week ago😬
I have a blood red 38mm Traska in the UK brand new if anyone is interested... amazing watch, but I want the 36mm... also I own the San Martin he mentions at the end. and it is the best GADA watch to buy for the money,
Do not recommend that Certina. The screw down crown has worn out 3 times and the movement would stop randomly sometimes meaning it is not the +/-10sec a year watch it is promised to be.
I still cant get why some nice affordable brands have such shitty logos. Those crap logos make the watch look cheap. RZE, abd the Seiko 5 logo are just 2 examples which I would purchase if the logo was done different.
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Holy smokes. If you can’t find a watch for you in this list, maybe watch collecting isn’t for you (or at least collecting GADA watches isn’t for you). 😅 Thanks for taking the time to put this together! I’ve always said if you have $200 for a one watch collection, the Dress KX is the way to go. Thanks again!
My gada is the Casio Oceanus OCW TS200. You really don’t need any other watch other than that… (…and the other colour variants of course!).
That's what I grab when I don't feel like setting the time on my autos.
I think I've watched nearly all your videos to date and the quality of them just gets better and better each time so please keep it up as they're very entertaining. I think you're from my neck of the woods too or not so far away. Salford any chance? Either way keep it going and all the best
Great upload mate
No Henry Archer Vesterhav? 38 or 40mm, 10.45mm thick, date 9019 movement and 200 meter WR..crazy.
That is a miss for sure!
I was about to say the same thing.
Well said.
Thanks to the PRX hype the Gentleman gets overlooked even though it’s objectively better you can get them like new for about $400 now.
Great Video Mr K. I love the Erebus Ascent .Hate the Hamilton KHAKI "you beaut GI JOE watches" but.
A very nice selection! It features an RZE I own (in the yellow enamel dial variant) and my first San Martin, I got the one with the blue dial recently and love it. I would have included a watch from Wise, they offer incredible value and they have models that I would consider to be GADA, too.
Disappointed that you didn't make the teddy video this year. 100% my favourite watch channel. Keep up the great content looking forward to seeing you on teddy's channel next year.
Love the video, but just have to point out that you said the Hamilton khaki field auto has a screw down crown, it doesn’t it’s just push-pull. I have one myself, so unless they’ve changed it in the last few months, you’ve made a little error there.
Please add Daniel Wellington (my favourite brand)
Outstanding video! Really love the list you put together here and the way you presented it.
Hopefully we will see you on Teddy's end of year video next year. Great content you have here, sir.
Great video. I am always looking for the GADA. Currently using Casio w217h for that purpose.
There really is something for everyone in here! You've got all sorts of styles and colors and finishes from a variety of brands. I like that Certina and I'm a sucker for Citizen so that gets my vote too! I think I should get me a yellow dial next year. They are growing on me! Merry Christmas to you Kieron!
great review, good job, like it all.
So many fantastic choices. Fun video And great script!
For me one of the GADA requirements is lots of bracelet and strap choices as well.
That Echo Neutra has been tugging at me for awhile now.
Great video and great list, overall. The beauty of the Dresskx is you can get one, buy an aftermarket bracelet (I recommend the jubilee from Long Island Watch), upgrade the glass to sapphire and you're still well under $500. I even upgraded mine with a color-matched kanji date wheel movement.
As a Hamilton fan, I'm glad two made your list. However, I'm not convinced the Khaki is GADA-esque. For under $1000, my vote would be the Jazzmaster line, if a 50m WR can be overlooked.
Just got in one of the new nodus sector pilot’s and absolutely love it. But I need a GADA and your back to back options of the Erebus and the Beaucroft I keep going back and forth between. Leaning Beaucroft for those gorgeous Forest Green and Sunset Orange dial choices.
Henry Archer watches, all under 1,000 -- mainly divers, and looks awesome
Ooh! That Addiesdive AD2055 is a lovely looking watch. Thanks again. 😊
Great video K,well done on taking the time to make it,maybe you could do a video on Best Dress Watches under $1000, C West London.
No Belhamel or Venezianco?
I really like the Hamilton but have heard people say they break.
Great video! Just for info I have the Hamilton KFA and it has a push pull crown, not screw down.
I like under 100. I might consider the San Martin SN0144 with some Christmas money.
I'm wearing that silver dial baltany date just right now, it's a very good watch although I will say the clasp sits rather proud of bracelet and has a tendency to catch on surfaces. Aside from that if you can get past the 'homage' aspect of it (not 100% sure if I can but I'm keeping it for now) it's a very cool watch
Hey what's the wrist size shown with that Laco?
Good video. Thanks.
Hi Rob. My wrist size is 6.5 inch and it was the 42mm Augsburg
@TopTierTicker Thanks! We're nearly identical and I found that 42 for $360. New.
That thing looks great and I'm going to get it. This will be my first mechanical watch and the price of right.
Let the obsession begin! 😂
When will the wall between micro/ali brands finally fall? Aren't we already there? Is Phoibos more legit than SM just because they are from Hong Kong and don't sell on Ali?
Some great choices. I was torn between the Erebus and the Tuseno, but that san Martin might have stolen the show.
I have a SARB017. And two other Alpinists. I hate bracelets, 90% of the time I wear fabric straps. I think I'm GADA covered:)
Good list, but Importers to UK and Europe should be aware the "admin fees" many couriers are now charging. They often add another 10% on top of the tax collected. That's a real consideration. and one you should include when comparing prices within your tax area, which on first look may appear more expensive. Obviously I'm not talking Ali deals here, their checkout system has always been transparent in my experience.
Seestern S434 diver. Homage to the Glashutte original SeaQ, 200 WR, ceramic coin edge bezel, beefy coin edge signed screw-in crown, NH35 auto, engraved screw-in case back, double dome sapphire, AR, BGW9, applied numerals 12,2,4, spaghetti 6, 8 and 10, sunburst dial. Milled, engraved adjust on the fly clasp, excellent oyster style bracelet, $165 .
Great video, great list😃 I guess under 1000 ($€£) is good as it’s been perceived as “affordable”, or attainable, whereas above 1000 is not (well for me at least). And then lots of great watches in this space. I prefer the microbrands. The big brands and Chinese seem to lack something special for me. So, I’ve been looking at Beaucroft, RZE and Nodus for a while…
…and ordered the Beaucroft Element a week ago😬
I have a blood red 38mm Traska in the UK brand new if anyone is interested... amazing watch, but I want the 36mm... also I own the San Martin he mentions at the end. and it is the best GADA watch to buy for the money,
drop me a dm mate. i'd be interested.
YES!
Do not recommend that Certina. The screw down crown has worn out 3 times and the movement would stop randomly sometimes meaning it is not the +/-10sec a year watch it is promised to be.
I still cant get why some nice affordable brands have such shitty logos.
Those crap logos make the watch look cheap.
RZE, abd the Seiko 5 logo are just 2 examples which I would purchase if the logo was done different.
Excellent choices. Thanks for all the quality content over the year. Merry Christmas
Thank you, Kevin! Merry Christmas to you too. I appreciate your support over the year. Here's to a good 2025!
!I am at the beginning of my "investment journey", planning to put 385K into dividend stocks so that I will be making up to 30% annually in dividend returns. any good recommendation on great performing stocks or Crypto will be appreciated.
As a newbie investor, it’s essential for you to have a mentor to keep you accountable.
Ruth Ann Tsakonas is my trade analyst, she has guided me to identify key market trends, pinpointed strategic entry points, and provided risk assessments, ensuring my trades decisions align with market dynamics for optimal returns.
I managed to grow a nest egg of around 120k to over a Million. I'm especially grateful to Adviser Ruth Ann Tsakonas, for her expertise and exposure to different areas of the market..
I don't really blame people who panic. Lack of
information can be a big hurdle. I've been
making more than $200k passively by just
investing through an advisor, and I don't have
to do much work. Inflation or no inflation, my
finances remain secure. So I really don't blame
people who panic.
Without a doubt! Ruth Ann Tsakonas is a trader who goes above and beyond. she has an exceptional skill for analysing market movements and spotting profitable opportunities. Her strategies are meticulously crafted on thorough research and years of practical experience.
how would you recommend i enter the crypto market? I am also looking at studying some traders and copying their strategy rather than investing myself and losing money emotionally. What's your take on this approach? and How can i reach her, if you don't mind me asking?
Wish Seiko did that 1959 Alpinist in a 40mm size, such a beauty!
No smart watches?
Holy smokes. If you can’t find a watch for you in this list, maybe watch collecting isn’t for you (or at least collecting GADA watches isn’t for you). 😅 Thanks for taking the time to put this together! I’ve always said if you have $200 for a one watch collection, the Dress KX is the way to go. Thanks again!
The Dress KX is the best value on the market. I like the silver with gold accents for a little extra pop.
@ Yup. I think that’s Jody’s favorite also.
Good video
Great list with great watches at different price points. I'd also add Henry Archer Versterhaven and the Clemence Munro.