I used to collect Rolex's [sold them all before the boom LOL] - I now collect vintage Seiko 5's. I get no less joy out of a great condition rare £100 Seiko 5 than I ever did from a Rolex. If you are a watch enthusiast the price is not part of the attraction.
Loving this new format of videos, I love the usual content but the back and forth between you two is genuinely funny and so natural; hope you continue to do them!
Citizen is one of the rare fully integrated watch companies. The new 0100 movement is accurate to ±1 second per year! A truly amazing watch company that is miles ahead of any of the other watch brands mentioned in this video.
I bet that Citizen will NEVER offer one of their 8-megahertz quartz movement watches, even a lower-grade one with a reject crystal not good enough for an 0100 and maybe +-5 seconds a year, outside of Japan. I’ve worn a radio-sync Citizen for nearly a decade and I resent their apparent unwillingness to sell their most beautiful and highest-tech watches outside Japan.
I absolutely love the fact that both of you guys are not people who are super spendy with watches, you just like gazing at them. It makes it a lot more relatable than some knob like producer Michael showing you his 12 million dollar watch collection.
in front of his Ferrari lmao Its that lifestyle thing that is so annoying. Its so vapid and lacking in substance. What is especially irritating is how Procuck Micheal constantly talks about how the watch company "listened to him" and made changes to the watch. Like dude, we know that companies offer customization on their watches if you are willing to pay. He acts like he has special access and influence when all he did was pay for a service that is provided to customers regularly.
The tissot prx powermatic is easily one of the best sub 1000 dollar automatic watches you could buy. I think if you wanted a one watch collection for under 1k there you go. Versatile, water resistance for what 99% of people need it to do, good level of finishing/detailing, and comfortable. It’s amazing how much it hands with watches above it’s price point but does have a few short comings of course compared to watches 5x it’s price. For instance the dial does just not look as high def at instant glance like my omega or Rolex.
@@mohamedfarsin7305 the sea star is also very impress for the price and has some cool models available. I believe it even has a hydrogen release value that you don’t see a lot for that price point. For me since I already had other dive watches when it was time for me to buy a tissot I went with the PRX. It is more versatile, you can still take it swimming although no screw down crown, I think it’s a better looking watch, and it’s just fun. You can’t go wrong with either but that’s what I did.
I was with my son buying a new winter coat at the shopping mall and I passed by a watch store selling a bit of everything, they had a waffle dial prx, lady was asking 1200$ CDN, that's like 11 months later. I'll keep buying on the internet 🤠
Ive been following you guys for the last couple of years. This video is by far the funniest (and informative) watch related content I've ever had the pleasure of listening to. The snap pivot back to the Citizen was pure comedy. Keep up the great work.
@@TheWatchBoxDiaries If 35mm can work for Nomos models without integrated bracelets, 35mm will definitely work for a watch with a case shape that causes it to inherently wear large on the wrist. My prediction is that the sizing will be perfect.
I have the citizen diver and I love it. The titanium is also less blingy which makes it a bit more understated. Easily my favorite watch purchase on 2021
I bought a Promaster automatic (NY0085) for around $140 USD and it smashes the SKX in quality. Citizen is definitely an underrated brand atm especially considering Seiko's recent price hike.
Citizen eco-drive has been fantastic for me so far. Can pretty much forget about it, with them facing the window to get the most light and they just keep ticking, and ticking, and ticking. Quite accurate thus far too.
I love the Furlan Marri, but hate their business model... I mean it is great to build up hype and drive up secondary market prices (currently between 3 to 4 times retail I think). But clearly they do not care about frustrating customers. I also wonder when they are going to run out of sensible dial colours for their "stories". Maybe then they will have to go back to the reverse panda and hide behind a slightly different shade of black^^
Totally agree. There’s a lot of watch podcast content nowadays but this has quickly become one of my faves along with TGN. I love that you go through the trouble of actually accompanying the audio with visuals. And the default of the old fashioned mics is a nice light hearted touch. Keep it up, fellas.
I unexpectedly found a Tissot boutique on my walk in an unfamiliar place, so I decided to go in and check out the PRX. Yea, I ended up leaving the boutique with the powermatic! Very cool watch and definitely worth it (even if its approx 730 USD here in Japan)
Alas, I had the same experience with the PRX as Tom. Those end-links extend the lug-to-lug to about 54mm which is way too big for approximately 85 per cent of the human population.
I was watching another video yesterday where they stated a smaller version of the Tissot PRX showed up on official Tissot websites in Mexico and India recently. The web page showing them was only active for 30-45 minutes before being taken down. I'm also one who likes the PRX but who has small wrists, so I'm anxious to see if this is an actual watch that goes into production.
Actually, Powermatic 80 in that awesome Tissot PRX is upgraded and modified ETA 2824-2. It is not based on Swatch System 51. Tissot actually got System 51 in their offering in their Classic, V8 and Everytime collections, and it is called Tissot Swissmatic. Apples and oranges, really, because Powermatic 80 is based on a trusted and tried architecture, it is fully serviceable and is reserved for Swatch Group's mid-to-higher-end offerings. On the other hand, Swissmatic or System 51 is an entry-level movement, it is not serviceable (if it breaks, a movement swap is required) and it is aimed toward young watch lovers as their first mechanical watch. Other than that, great video and channel!
@@TalkingTimepieces it uses some bits, of course, but implemented on ETA 2824-2. Like I said before, System 51 is called Swissmatic by Tissot and it is reserved for the brand's lower end products.
All solid choices at their price points - personally I couldn’t get on with the Tissot PRX for the same reasons you guys outlined - the Tissot Gentleman was a better fit for me so I went with that - I also have the Hamilton which is basically the Submariner of field watches - imho it’s the pick of this bunch - I have owned a few Citizen divers and have to say they are solid - and you can’t knock Timex for charm and value - fun video :)
as somebody with skinny wrist problems I have found that while the modern resurgence of the 70's aesthetic would be great if these watch companies didn't go and hit the supersize button when dusting off the old plans since my current watch is a king seiko vanac 5256-6010 and a modern version would be excellent due to it suffering from 70's band quality and design but it would end up being to big for my wrist if a modern version was made.
Casio Oceanus is something worth mentioning in another video for Japanese made. They start in the low to mid range and can get quite pricey, all high end end solar quartz and titanium. Feel like they don't get mentioned enough
I haven’t even finished the video yet and I’m so thrilled at #1. The Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 was my first “real” watch purchase several weeks ago. I treat it like it’s a Rolex. I stare at it every time I wear it.
I'm an avid viewer and thanks to you, I've amassed a small collection of watches over the year. Starting with a humble Casio Edifice through to an Oyster Perpetual 36. I thank you for all of your hard work and your efforts in terms of your videos. I must say, I much prefer the traditional style of presentation than this new 'podcast' style, but that's just me and just my feedback. I don't mean to offend or upset, just wanted to share my opinion with you. Thanks!
I owned a Citizen Eco Drive Skyhawk for about 20 years- lost it in a car fire in 2018. They still make that line, but the one I had was a much simpler look than the current Skyhawk line. In the time that I owned it, I don't recall ever having to change the minute hand. It had built-in DST functionality, so in all the time I owned it, I only ever had to switch DST on and off. It was pretty beat up by the time I lost it, but ever since then I haven't had a single watch that I've liked enough to be my only watch. By the way, Seiko also makes a handful of Solar watches.
Love your videos guys. Idk if you follow others but Federico talks watches just gave you guys a big shout out today and he said you're the only channel he really watches. Great work guys I love the long format a lot.
I’ve never spent over US$300 for a watch. I was given a roughly 1964 Omega Seamaster that had probably never been serviced (about 25 years) that was later stolen. It kept poor time and a watchmaker who cleaned it said that the bearings were worn and it needed more service than I really wanted to pay for then. It’s all been quartz otherwise, usually with radio sync, with a Citizen for nearly the past ten years.
Elvis is generally associated with the triangular 'Ventura' Hamilton watch. There are a few micro brands that assemble watches in the US - for example, Vaer have a good value range of quartz, manuals and automatic field watches and dive watches. Not US made, but 'US Assembled'
New to your chan and watching all the old videos like this and I must say you two are a perfect duo and fun to listen too. Prob the only pod cast style videos I listen too and not skip forward all the time. Love it. Also the Shrek body but with skinny wrists made me laugh and also hit home hard at the same time lol.
I'm a big fan of your watch-related content, and your expertise in horology has been truly inspiring as I embark on my own watch collecting journey. I'm interested in building a watch collection with timepieces from different countries, focusing on affordability and the rich cultural aspects each piece represents. How about a video on building a watch collection with affordable pieces from different countries? Looking forward to more awesome content!
The answer to this for me is to go on eBay and find a vintage Seiko 6139 or a vintage King Seiko. Prices have gone up lately but I don't think that there is anything that can beat the value proposition of the 6139 in particular.
I’d recommend the citizen nb1050 59, a super good watch especially for the price. You got miyota 9000 mvt, nice design and finally 38mm case with 100wr
I'd go for the Hamilton. You can get it and it's a great deal. My mum has had a Citizen EcoDrive as a daily driver for the past ten years, but the price I find too steep, even in titanium. The Timex is nice too, but doesn't seem quite as special as the Hamilton.
Funny video guys. Liking this format. With Tom’s mighty wrists and budget in mind: Smiths Everest (can’t have one straight away), Seiko ‘ Dress-K-X’. Laco Augsburg. Studio Underd0g chrono. Baltic MR-01/Bi-Compax. Casio GWM5610 square. Timex Marlin (another excuse to use that voucher code)
I have the last-gen Khaki Field Mechanical (with the date complication) and love it. I've worn it to the field on several occasions and have never felt like it didn't belong. It's tough and totally worth it.
Hi Mikes. Is there a difference between Citizens Eco drive and SEIKOs Solar? Actually they both have replaceable batteries that are charged thru a solar panel.
Alternative to the Hamilton: the Bulova Hack costs less with very similar looks, and Bulova has an even more distinguished role in American history and culture. I know, I know... the Hamilton is made in Switzerland...
For a real budget watch, I have a 37mm quartz two-toned blue Invicta watch. It is very accurate. It looks of course like a Rolex Submariner. It has a Seiko movement. It cost $49.00. It is very nice looking. I actually like it.
*TISSOT PRX* there is an identical Seiko 5 from the 1970's - I have it - the same bracelet, same case, same sward hands - sunburst dial the only difference.
You can still find the true smaller direct quartz predecessor to the Tissot PRX The Tissot Seastar with an early Quartz movement! I have one and it fits my smaller wrist perfectly!
The PRX is great, but I prefer the Visodate, and you can possibly still pick up the older pre-powermatic eta version within your budget. Doesn’t have the 70s styling though, it’s a bit older-school. The lugs are a little long but it’s less of an issue than the fully integrated prx.
I bought the exact same watch for my first watch purchase. Great little watch, but i bought 2 watches for my first purchase. I got the Timex Q and a Seiko dresskx for a good deal. The timex for 95 quid, you can't go wrong.
I had the Hamilton khaki, and have very small wrists and ....it didn't fit...the lugs are really long... beautiful watch but had to let it go, really hung over my wrist...I recommend the second Hamilton as far as fitting a smaller wrist
The khaki is one of my very favorite watches. It has the most solid crown and feels like you could drop it off the second story and it would be fine. Hope that’s what you got Tom!
Nice video - intriguing content - provocative. That's great! But being (as I am inclined to be) ever attentive to little details, the mic switch on that Shure 55SH is in the 'off' position. Would you please flip the mic switch to the 'on' position? Drives me nuts!! :-)
The khaki is one of my very favorite watches. It has the most solid crown and feels like you could drop it off the second story and it would be fine. The timex Q looks like it would not survive the drop, but is a fine choice indeed 😮
Citizens are very well made..mine are all still working..the eco charges with all light my best one is a all black and has little diamonds for the numbers..i got a great deal on it two..i think is was 575.00 for retail but i got a 15% for using my Zales card and ithad a 10 or 15 % so both i ended up paying like 315 ish
I have to agree with the cohost about the PRX size. I wear 40mm watches and felt the PRX was a bit of an odd fit which is a shame. I tried it on in-store along with the Tissot Gentleman and I found the gentleman fit better. real shame that but great watch the PRX if you can wear it well.
Eberhard Scafograf 300 is one of the best deals on the market. Can be picked up for 1200 to 1500 usd nowadays , used to retail for almost 4000 usd in 2016.
@@hockingham7160 that's Eberhard for ya , they always over value/price their products in comparison to the market. It was released at the exact same time and almost the same price as the Tudor Pelagos. It got overshadowed by it so now offers amazing value on the secondhand market.
The Powermatic80 movement is based on the ETA 2824-2, the Swissmatic, a cheaper Tissot movement, is based on the System51 from Swatch. Please, is it so difficult? Sorry I hear so many people get that wrong...
The answer to the PRX to big issue.. vintage, just buy a 1970s Seastar Quartz. Similar design but smaller and shares a movement with Omega(I think). :) pref blue dial :)
I wanted to get that Tissot PRX but now I have some doubts about the measurement...got a 16cm wrist aprox...wanted to go with the Quarz one in a blue dial
If it's not too late check out Orient Star ,their field watch in particular .All Japanese in house ,it's gorgous and has my fave complication the power reserve inducator
The PRX is a copy of a 70s Tissot Seastar. The 70s one was almost certainly a copy of or influenced by the ones you referenced but you can't throw that allegation at the PRX, at least not without mentioning the Seastar.
There are many people with small wrists. I collect vintage Omega watches. My dress is 1949 18k rose gold 36mm manual wind blackface Omega Tresor. It is the first-year Tresor watch. It is absolutely beautiful. It came out of Isreal out of an old collection. It cost me $1500. You can get man steel vintage Omega steel watches for 500 to 600. Omega vintage watches are very reliable. I have a 1934 steel Omega 15 jewel watch that is very accurate . It is a manual wind.
Ok, I am biased towards the Citizen, but not the eco drive (although I own two eco drive watches) but still a ProMaster. I'm referring to the excellent Citizen Automatic Diver (that arrives in a miniature Yellow scuba cannister). I've had two of these over the years, ISO rated to 200M Good Lume, excellent toughness, in fact I've had the newer of the two Automatics on my wrist for the past 5 years with nary a mark on the case or the crystal, and I use the watch. The ProMaster Automatics model NY0040 can still be purchased new for around $300 and $400 Canadian (so about 235pounds?) Give it a go, you won't be disappointed! Go on,...I'm a Canadian, you can trust me, hell we're probably family somewhere down the line!
Far and away the best watch I have ever owned is the Citizen titanium BL-5250 Eco..perpetual. 43mm, lightweight, stunning watch...upgrade the band to a 26mm and it just looks more balanced....
I’ve bought exactly this Citizen as a birthday gift for my wife’s father. Great watch actually. Comfortable, accurate, light and pretty good looking. It’s slim but it’s 44 mm in diameter. I don’t think it will fit Hulk’s slim wrist.
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Love this format and the dipping into cheaper watches for us on a more modest budget. More please!
I used to collect Rolex's [sold them all before the boom LOL] - I now collect vintage Seiko 5's. I get no less joy out of a great condition rare £100 Seiko 5 than I ever did from a Rolex.
If you are a watch enthusiast the price is not part of the attraction.
1400 - not cheap . Properly priced?
$60 is very inexpensive.
$16 is cheap. Cheap is not a good thing.
Good news for smaller wirsts. Tissot will introduce 35 mm PRX (Quartz) in April 2022.
Seems like they won’t have the waffle variant for the 35mm, which is going to be a shame for some.
Then it will be Ringer for the the real predecessor,The early Quartz Tissot Seastar. YES PRX, I AM YOUR FATHER AHA HA HA!!
When will it be released?
wooo
Great for women and small children.
Burst out laughing at the blue waffle dial bit 😂
I almost spat my drink out! :D
This part was too funny!!!! The mental image 🫣
only us folk of the old internet can appreciate and lament the PTSD
Loving this new format of videos, I love the usual content but the back and forth between you two is genuinely funny and so natural; hope you continue to do them!
Citizen is one of the rare fully integrated watch companies. The new 0100 movement is accurate to ±1 second per year! A truly amazing watch company that is miles ahead of any of the other watch brands mentioned in this video.
I bet that Citizen will NEVER offer one of their 8-megahertz quartz movement watches, even a lower-grade one with a reject crystal not good enough for an 0100 and maybe +-5 seconds a year, outside of Japan. I’ve worn a radio-sync Citizen for nearly a decade and I resent their apparent unwillingness to sell their most beautiful and highest-tech watches outside Japan.
I absolutely love the fact that both of you guys are not people who are super spendy with watches, you just like gazing at them. It makes it a lot more relatable than some knob like producer Michael showing you his 12 million dollar watch collection.
in front of his Ferrari lmao
Its that lifestyle thing that is so annoying. Its so vapid and lacking in substance. What is especially irritating is how Procuck Micheal constantly talks about how the watch company "listened to him" and made changes to the watch.
Like dude, we know that companies offer customization on their watches if you are willing to pay. He acts like he has special access and influence when all he did was pay for a service that is provided to customers regularly.
The tissot prx powermatic is easily one of the best sub 1000 dollar automatic watches you could buy. I think if you wanted a one watch collection for under 1k there you go. Versatile, water resistance for what 99% of people need it to do, good level of finishing/detailing, and comfortable. It’s amazing how much it hands with watches above it’s price point but does have a few short comings of course compared to watches 5x it’s price. For instance the dial does just not look as high def at instant glance like my omega or Rolex.
What’s your opinion about tissot seastar 2000 ,which one would you choose between both of these
@@mohamedfarsin7305 the sea star is also very impress for the price and has some cool models available. I believe it even has a hydrogen release value that you don’t see a lot for that price point. For me since I already had other dive watches when it was time for me to buy a tissot I went with the PRX. It is more versatile, you can still take it swimming although no screw down crown, I think it’s a better looking watch, and it’s just fun. You can’t go wrong with either but that’s what I did.
Tudor Oyster Prince is available under £1000
I was with my son buying a new winter coat at the shopping mall and I passed by a watch store selling a bit of everything, they had a waffle dial prx, lady was asking 1200$ CDN, that's like 11 months later. I'll keep buying on the internet 🤠
@@LaurentiusTriarius woah that’s way to high. I think with the current conversion rate it should have been more like 915 CDN or 675 USD
Ive been following you guys for the last couple of years. This video is by far the funniest (and informative) watch related content I've ever had the pleasure of listening to. The snap pivot back to the Citizen was pure comedy. Keep up the great work.
If Tissot made their PRX smaller it would be a fantastic fit for more people. I'd sign the petition!🙋♀️
There is a 35mm PRX being released soon. Like within 1 or 2 months
@@HRM.H ooh I knew they had something like that in the works but is 35mm going to be too small now?!🤔 (never happy are we!😂)
@@TheWatchBoxDiaries If 35mm can work for Nomos models without integrated bracelets, 35mm will definitely work for a watch with a case shape that causes it to inherently wear large on the wrist. My prediction is that the sizing will be perfect.
Yeahhhh those lugs could add some size.. I'm intrigued! Can't wait to try one on!
The smaller vintage Seastar upon which the PRX is based is still out there!!
I have the citizen diver and I love it. The titanium is also less blingy which makes it a bit more understated. Easily my favorite watch purchase on 2021
Same here. Great piece and love the light weight of it as well.
I bought a Promaster automatic (NY0085) for around $140 USD and it smashes the SKX in quality. Citizen is definitely an underrated brand atm especially considering Seiko's recent price hike.
Does anyone here know the model shown in the video with the White dial? 17:02
@@tommywd40 Its a citizen chronomaster "washi" or paper dial.
@@KeymanxPolo thank you
Great fun and informative. The word on the street is PRX in 35mm coming to an AD near you.
Perfect size since it has an integrated bracelet
Citizen eco-drive has been fantastic for me so far. Can pretty much forget about it, with them facing the window to get the most light and they just keep ticking, and ticking, and ticking. Quite accurate thus far too.
Yeah I have one, no, 2, both I got for 150 pounds, one is field + True GMT, another one is Dive + Chronograph
BAHAHA I kinda like this different format! Great video. Man I’ve got such a soft spot for the Tissot PRX!
I love the Furlan Marri, but hate their business model... I mean it is great to build up hype and drive up secondary market prices (currently between 3 to 4 times retail I think). But clearly they do not care about frustrating customers. I also wonder when they are going to run out of sensible dial colours for their "stories". Maybe then they will have to go back to the reverse panda and hide behind a slightly different shade of black^^
I like their watches, too. But I rather get lorier or a baltic
@@quatrical I can recommend Baltic! I am really happy with my diver and their chronograph looks great aus well.
Furlan Marri i's just an homage watch with a mecaquartz. I don't understand why for them it's ok to sell Patek homages and it even becomes hype...
@@boe466 Baltic is an awesome brand. The quality is great
This format is brilliant. Well done watchfinder. 👏🏽
Totally agree. There’s a lot of watch podcast content nowadays but this has quickly become one of my faves along with TGN. I love that you go through the trouble of actually accompanying the audio with visuals. And the default of the old fashioned mics is a nice light hearted touch. Keep it up, fellas.
I unexpectedly found a Tissot boutique on my walk in an unfamiliar place, so I decided to go in and check out the PRX.
Yea, I ended up leaving the boutique with the powermatic! Very cool watch and definitely worth it (even if its approx 730 USD here in Japan)
Can't sleep on Orient. Their Kamasu, in particular, is a very nice watch at a VERY nice price.
True! People overlook at Orient and the Kamasu is just a great watch with great value!
What does that mean? I don't personally sleep with my watch on, but they should be robust enough to do so!
@@GeorgeFrideric71 It's an expression. It means that people ignore or forget about this.
Alas, I had the same experience with the PRX as Tom. Those end-links extend the lug-to-lug to about 54mm which is way too big for approximately 85 per cent of the human population.
I was watching another video yesterday where they stated a smaller version of the Tissot PRX showed up on official Tissot websites in Mexico and India recently. The web page showing them was only active for 30-45 minutes before being taken down. I'm also one who likes the PRX but who has small wrists, so I'm anxious to see if this is an actual watch that goes into production.
Actually, Powermatic 80 in that awesome Tissot PRX is upgraded and modified ETA 2824-2. It is not based on Swatch System 51. Tissot actually got System 51 in their offering in their Classic, V8 and Everytime collections, and it is called Tissot Swissmatic. Apples and oranges, really, because Powermatic 80 is based on a trusted and tried architecture, it is fully serviceable and is reserved for Swatch Group's mid-to-higher-end offerings. On the other hand, Swissmatic or System 51 is an entry-level movement, it is not serviceable (if it breaks, a movement swap is required) and it is aimed toward young watch lovers as their first mechanical watch. Other than that, great video and channel!
It uses Sistem51 technology. The Swatch movement is named after the tech, the tech is going to continue to spread throughout the group.
@@TalkingTimepieces it uses some bits, of course, but implemented on ETA 2824-2. Like I said before, System 51 is called Swissmatic by Tissot and it is reserved for the brand's lower end products.
@@vukotabrajovic5988 do some more research and we'll discuss this further.
All solid choices at their price points - personally I couldn’t get on with the Tissot PRX for the same reasons you guys outlined - the Tissot Gentleman was a better fit for me so I went with that - I also have the Hamilton which is basically the Submariner of field watches - imho it’s the pick of this bunch - I have owned a few Citizen divers and have to say they are solid - and you can’t knock Timex for charm and value - fun video :)
I have the Hamilton. Love its simplicity and size. People think I bought it in a petrol station but I know the history and quality.
as somebody with skinny wrist problems I have found that while the modern resurgence of the 70's aesthetic would be great if these watch companies didn't go and hit the supersize button when dusting off the old plans since my current watch is a king seiko vanac 5256-6010 and a modern version would be excellent due to it suffering from 70's band quality and design but it would end up being to big for my wrist if a modern version was made.
Casio Oceanus is something worth mentioning in another video for Japanese made. They start in the low to mid range and can get quite pricey, all high end end solar quartz and titanium. Feel like they don't get mentioned enough
You really want a watch that says ANUS on it? Lol
I haven’t even finished the video yet and I’m so thrilled at #1. The Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 was my first “real” watch purchase several weeks ago. I treat it like it’s a Rolex. I stare at it every time I wear it.
Absolute enjoyment listening to you two! Thank you for the production of these segments,
I'm an avid viewer and thanks to you, I've amassed a small collection of watches over the year. Starting with a humble Casio Edifice through to an Oyster Perpetual 36. I thank you for all of your hard work and your efforts in terms of your videos.
I must say, I much prefer the traditional style of presentation than this new 'podcast' style, but that's just me and just my feedback. I don't mean to offend or upset, just wanted to share my opinion with you.
Thanks!
I owned a Citizen Eco Drive Skyhawk for about 20 years- lost it in a car fire in 2018. They still make that line, but the one I had was a much simpler look than the current Skyhawk line. In the time that I owned it, I don't recall ever having to change the minute hand. It had built-in DST functionality, so in all the time I owned it, I only ever had to switch DST on and off. It was pretty beat up by the time I lost it, but ever since then I haven't had a single watch that I've liked enough to be my only watch. By the way, Seiko also makes a handful of Solar watches.
I love that pause you both take after the phrase blue waffle is uttered
Love your videos guys. Idk if you follow others but Federico talks watches just gave you guys a big shout out today and he said you're the only channel he really watches. Great work guys I love the long format a lot.
I’ve never spent over US$300 for a watch. I was given a roughly 1964 Omega Seamaster that had probably never been serviced (about 25 years) that was later stolen. It kept poor time and a watchmaker who cleaned it said that the bearings were worn and it needed more service than I really wanted to pay for then. It’s all been quartz otherwise, usually with radio sync, with a Citizen for nearly the past ten years.
So?
Elvis is generally associated with the triangular 'Ventura' Hamilton watch. There are a few micro brands that assemble watches in the US - for example, Vaer have a good value range of quartz, manuals and automatic field watches and dive watches. Not US made, but 'US Assembled'
The production just keeps surprising me... I already loved the macros and lighting but there's so much more. well done everyone.
Never stop this format please.
New to your chan and watching all the old videos like this and I must say you two are a perfect duo and fun to listen too. Prob the only pod cast style videos I listen too and not skip forward all the time. Love it. Also the Shrek body but with skinny wrists made me laugh and also hit home hard at the same time lol.
I'm a big fan of your watch-related content, and your expertise in horology has been truly inspiring as I embark on my own watch collecting journey. I'm interested in building a watch collection with timepieces from different countries, focusing on affordability and the rich cultural aspects each piece represents. How about a video on building a watch collection with affordable pieces from different countries? Looking forward to more awesome content!
He laughed at Blue waffle…what a man of culture.
If you like the Furlan Marri you should look at the Dan Henry chronograph. It is very similar in specs and design and is quite cheaper.
10:44 There’s no 21 PM, when you use 24h format, there’s no AM or PM… when you’re above 12, you know it’s PM anyway, so 21h00 is obviously PM.
I own the hamilton khaki field mechanical pvd edition. excellent stuff
The answer to this for me is to go on eBay and find a vintage Seiko 6139 or a vintage King Seiko. Prices have gone up lately but I don't think that there is anything that can beat the value proposition of the 6139 in particular.
I’d recommend the citizen nb1050 59, a super good watch especially for the price. You got miyota 9000 mvt, nice design and finally 38mm case with 100wr
I'd go for the Hamilton. You can get it and it's a great deal. My mum has had a Citizen EcoDrive as a daily driver for the past ten years, but the price I find too steep, even in titanium. The Timex is nice too, but doesn't seem quite as special as the Hamilton.
Funny video guys. Liking this format. With Tom’s mighty wrists and budget in mind: Smiths Everest (can’t have one straight away), Seiko ‘ Dress-K-X’. Laco Augsburg. Studio Underd0g chrono. Baltic MR-01/Bi-Compax. Casio GWM5610 square. Timex Marlin (another excuse to use that voucher code)
I have the last-gen Khaki Field Mechanical (with the date complication) and love it. I've worn it to the field on several occasions and have never felt like it didn't belong. It's tough and totally worth it.
Hi Mikes. Is there a difference between Citizens Eco drive and SEIKOs Solar? Actually they both have replaceable batteries that are charged thru a solar panel.
When it comes to fine imitation watches, gussl delivers. I've bought from them several times, and I've never been let down.
Alternative to the Hamilton: the Bulova Hack costs less with very similar looks, and Bulova has an even more distinguished role in American history and culture. I know, I know... the Hamilton is made in Switzerland...
For a real budget watch, I have a 37mm quartz two-toned blue Invicta watch. It is very accurate. It looks of course like a Rolex Submariner. It has a Seiko movement. It cost $49.00.
It is very nice looking. I actually like it.
*TISSOT PRX* there is an identical Seiko 5 from the 1970's - I have it - the same bracelet, same case, same sward hands - sunburst dial the only difference.
As a seiko 5 evangelist that sounds awesome! Do you know the model number?
The blue waffle dial PRX is truly awesome. For that price it can’t be beat. I have some expensive watches and this one still finds time on my wrist.
You can still find the true smaller direct quartz predecessor to the Tissot PRX The Tissot Seastar with an early Quartz movement! I have one and it fits my smaller wrist perfectly!
The PRX is great, but I prefer the Visodate, and you can possibly still pick up the older pre-powermatic eta version within your budget. Doesn’t have the 70s styling though, it’s a bit older-school. The lugs are a little long but it’s less of an issue than the fully integrated prx.
You guys crack me up more often in a single podcast than years of stand up, comedy shows, or other podcasts 😂
I bought the exact same watch for my first watch purchase. Great little watch, but i bought 2 watches for my first purchase. I got the Timex Q and a Seiko dresskx for a good deal. The timex for 95 quid, you can't go wrong.
I had the Hamilton khaki, and have very small wrists and ....it didn't fit...the lugs are really long... beautiful watch but had to let it go, really hung over my wrist...I recommend the second Hamilton as far as fitting a smaller wrist
The khaki is one of my very favorite watches. It has the most solid crown and feels like you could drop it off the second story and it would be fine. Hope that’s what you got Tom!
I’ve had one of those eco drives for 8 years and it’s still 100% accurate
The Hamilton khaki field mechanical is £298 at Francis & Gaye atm, can't go wrong at that price.
YO! Love this format! Keep it up!
Nice video - intriguing content - provocative. That's great! But being (as I am inclined to be) ever attentive to little details, the mic switch on that Shure 55SH is in the 'off' position. Would you please flip the mic switch to the 'on' position? Drives me nuts!! :-)
The khaki is one of my very favorite watches. It has the most solid crown and feels like you could drop it off the second story and it would be fine. The timex Q looks like it would not survive the drop, but is a fine choice indeed 😮
I'm a bargain shopper like Tom. I think he will like his Timex Q. I got a falcon eye and M79 Batman and love them both.
Love to listen to you guys chatting about watches.
Citizens are very well made..mine are all still working..the eco charges with all light my best one is a all black and has little diamonds for the numbers..i got a great deal on it two..i think is was 575.00 for retail but i got a 15% for using my Zales card and ithad a 10 or 15 % so both i ended up paying like 315 ish
I have to agree with the cohost about the PRX size. I wear 40mm watches and felt the PRX was a bit of an odd fit which is a shame. I tried it on in-store along with the Tissot Gentleman and I found the gentleman fit better. real shame that but great watch the PRX if you can wear it well.
PRX was just bought and love it!!! I really like you guys!
Eberhard Scafograf 300 is one of the best deals on the market. Can be picked up for 1200 to 1500 usd nowadays , used to retail for almost 4000 usd in 2016.
Crazy overpriced in the first place
@@hockingham7160 that's Eberhard for ya , they always over value/price their products in comparison to the market. It was released at the exact same time and almost the same price as the Tudor Pelagos. It got overshadowed by it so now offers amazing value on the secondhand market.
The Tissot PRX does not use the System 51 caliber, nor a variation of it. It uses the Powermatic 80, which is based on the ETA 2824-2
2:10 The Blue Waffle Dial almost got the narrator laughing. Nice Save.
LOVED this video, thanks a bunch guys!
Have a blue variant of that Citizen titanium EcoDrive diver. It's everything you need in a wrist watch.
Is the difference between the Khaki Field & Khaki Aviation that the latter has a a Nivachron antimagnetic balance spring?
The Powermatic80 movement is based on the ETA 2824-2, the Swissmatic, a cheaper Tissot movement, is based on the System51 from Swatch. Please, is it so difficult? Sorry I hear so many people get that wrong...
The answer to the PRX to big issue.. vintage, just buy a 1970s Seastar Quartz. Similar design but smaller and shares a movement with Omega(I think). :) pref blue dial :)
Casio MRW-200H-EV1
Best super affordable watch ever.
28:03 Well....that's a complimant for watch.
"....it's a watch!"
😅
You nailed it.
It's is.
Not more....but maybe less.
You can get a Tissot Luxury Powermatic 80 new for about $250. I don't have one, but it is a Swiss automatic w/date.
This was so entertaining! Can't wait for the next episode.
I wanted to get that Tissot PRX but now I have some doubts about the measurement...got a 16cm wrist aprox...wanted to go with the Quarz one in a blue dial
Please, please, please make a podcast. This is the kind of banter I need in my life.
I've also bought a new cheap watch, and bought a second seagull 1963, this time with panda dial (I know you love that term).
17:00 what model number is that citizen watch?
If it's not too late check out Orient Star ,their field watch in particular .All Japanese in house ,it's gorgous and has my fave complication the power reserve inducator
21:29 what model citizen is that? that looks amazing
You both cracked me up today :-D Please keep doing this format as well (Thumbs UP!!!)
Brilliant banter between the both of you. This was awesome!
2:06 That blue waffle dial..... Underrated pun right there.
The PRX is a copy of a 70s Tissot Seastar.
The 70s one was almost certainly a copy of or influenced by the ones you referenced but you can't throw that allegation at the PRX, at least not without mentioning the Seastar.
There are many people with small wrists. I collect vintage Omega watches. My dress is 1949 18k rose gold 36mm manual wind blackface Omega Tresor. It is the first-year Tresor watch.
It is absolutely beautiful. It came out of Isreal out of an old collection. It cost me $1500. You can get man steel vintage Omega steel watches for 500 to 600. Omega vintage watches
are very reliable. I have a 1934 steel Omega 15 jewel watch that is very accurate . It is a manual wind.
Definitely a fresh air over here,since the last time I enjoyed one of your videos.And I like it!Keep them coming,Andrew!
Great you guys back and forth about watches, I hope it works out for you. The watch are lovely. Thanks friends stay safe 🙏
Ok, I am biased towards the Citizen, but not the eco drive (although I own two eco drive watches) but still a ProMaster. I'm referring to the excellent Citizen Automatic Diver (that arrives in a miniature Yellow scuba cannister). I've had two of these over the years, ISO rated to 200M Good Lume, excellent toughness, in fact I've had the newer of the two Automatics on my wrist for the past 5 years with nary a mark on the case or the crystal, and I use the watch. The ProMaster Automatics model NY0040 can still be purchased new for around $300 and $400 Canadian (so about 235pounds?) Give it a go, you won't be disappointed! Go on,...I'm a Canadian, you can trust me, hell we're probably family somewhere down the line!
Seiko and Casio both have solar quartz. If I wanted a decent Japanese quartz watch, I think I'd to Casio Oceanus...I think they're really attractive!
Yea...Oceanus all the way.
Tissot Quartz Prx leather strap version for 595.- Sfr. Black dial. Super alternative.
Love your videos!
Can anyone tell me the model of Citizen shown at 17:13?
I use the bezel on my Tudor BBB to help remind me when to take my meds 🤣. So many practical uses.
And I also consider it my luxury fidget spinner.
That was a fun format.
Far and away the best watch I have ever owned is the Citizen titanium BL-5250 Eco..perpetual. 43mm, lightweight, stunning watch...upgrade the band to a 26mm and it just looks more balanced....
I’ve bought exactly this Citizen as a birthday gift for my wife’s father. Great watch actually. Comfortable, accurate, light and pretty good looking. It’s slim but it’s 44 mm in diameter. I don’t think it will fit Hulk’s slim wrist.