The 10 Best Watches Under $3,000 (I'm Buying 2 Of Them!)
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Let's talk watches baby! Today we are looking at the best watches under $3,000. What a steal! We are looking at Longines, Hamilton, Nomos, Seiko (of course), and a few more little buggers that I like a lot! I think sometimes it's un to deviate from the norm (Rolex, Grand Seiko, Tudor, Omega) a bit and see what else is out there at a more approachable price range. Don't you! Let's ride!
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Longines Spirit is the perfect watch, I'm so glad to see it being featured here. Tried it on and fell in love immediately. It's a one-and-done candidate for sure
I wish I considered something under 3000 a cheap watch lol my threshold is more like 300 for cheap.
I've got a cheap watch, it was £17.
Sorry bro
Seiko’s!!! Nice reliable watches :)
@@misterfluffywiggins8652 hell yea.
Most watches on this list are under £1000.
Before I ever got truly into watches, the first watch that ever caught my eye on someone's wrist was a Tissot. I thought it was so much higher end than it actually was! I think sometimes we can get "watch guy brain poisoning" that makes it harder to see a watch for exactly what it is.
100% agree I had the exact same experience with Tissot watches.
@@StoneyGamingMe as well !
I will always love Tissot , good quality at a fair price .
Vintage Tissot is next level .
Thoughts on the new 39mm Pelly? Think I might go for it if I can find one
How can you not cover the Longines Master Collection Moonphase? The 40mm is $2525 USD.
Good video Michael. Some additional brand variety would be better, although I really liked the Tissot Heritage 1948. Congrats on the Nomos....
Watches I love from me that were not in the videos:
1. Cartier Tank Must
2. Longines Legend diver 36mm/42mm
3. ORIS Big Crown Pointer Date (( The new one with Calibre 403 can certainly be bought from AD for less than 3000))
4. Many many Nomos watches
and blah blah
Hand wound with a screw down crown is a no-no Michael. You wind your watch fully and then screw down the crown,,,,,,,,,,, Craaanggg!! You have a date with your watchmaker. 😂😂Nomos are wonderful though. The Seiko Alpinist range is their best kept secret.
I love videos like this. I’m in college so I can’t just throw around rolex money on my watch hobby. But if I save for a year or two I could reasonably afford a mechanical chronograph like that Hamilton. I like how it’s lopsided too, watches with weird quirks are what I am drawn to. That Longines spirit is also great for putting the date wheel at the 6o clock. Great selection
This is a great list with beautiful watches but besides the khaki pioneer and the longines the rest are either way too big or they wear way too big.
That last Hamilton is cool, 100m WR does it for me since that’s what their field watches that I like seem to be missing. Their watches always seem to be missing something.
I am personally waiting for the Nomos watch club 36 to be delivered. Will be the 6th time I purchase a Nomos and have to agree with what you’re saying. They never disappointed me.
Great to see a video in a price world I live in. I agree with all your recommendations. I am seriously looking at the Tissot PRX 35mm, the Hamilton Boulton and an Oris Cervo Volante (surprised that one didn't make your list). Thoroughly enjoyed this.
I am really thinking about finally getting that Longines Spirit 37 and you convinced me, Michael, to spend the money after to listening to your story on the podcast. It truly is a beautiful watch.
1st, Fine vid Michael. That said, twice you say “any watchmaker can service the PowerMatic 80”. Well….here is a posted comment I made on another fan of removing the regulator arm which leads us nowhere on service:
I NOTICE the sweep. I would gladly pay extra to have 4 hrtz 2824-2’s running my watch any day. To castrate a beautiful movement for “80 HOUR POWER RESERVE!!!!” Oh sure, that’s why they (Swatch/ETA) cut them off. Look through that gorgeous display back and find the balance spring. Notice anything? Nope…..no regulator arm so YOU CAN NOT regulate your watch. Your watchmaker can not either. Send it back to Switzerland and NO WATCHMAKER will touch it. Just change out components…silicone hair springs eventually just disintegrate ….. yeah, that “PowerMatic 80” got it going on. Smh…..
Weird how I just found out about you guys (obviously a me thing not a you thing) but glad i did, great content and one of the best on WhatNot!
I personal love Michael's proletariat dunks on rich people its refreshing
Had the Longines on wrist this weekend... Almost bought it! Great feeling watch.
You guys tend to give some of the best and accurate advice. I love this channel
Fom Univers, World, Africa, DRC, Katanga, Lubumbashi....LONGINES/TISSOT all days
Great list of often neglected watches that offer tremendous value.
I was expecting to see an oris on this list, nonetheless great options on multiple price points
Great video! Thank you
Haven’t watched yet. The Junghans maxbill better be in here
Have you guys heard of Vaer watches? If so what we thinking?
Love the shameless plug for comments and subscribers… or what some people call “candor.”
The Hamilton is not an alternative to anything? Really? Come on Michael- it's pretty obviously a Cartier Tank alternative.
Give me a Otis big crown pointer date for this money
I want that oris harbor watch
Keep up the great work
Not my money 😂 love it
Like the shirt
Can I win the explorer hat I’ve tried to buy from your shop like 6 times but can’t because your payment system doesn’t work?
Is it just me or does Michael’s comedy level up when Christian is on vacation?
It’s like the toys in Toy Story, he comes to life.
Great video as always
I think it's because Christian is an egotistical overbearing dickhead who doesn't let Michael get a word in
Interesting content. Keep up the good work on your channel. Regards, WR4K.
Personally I would have added the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical in Bronze and also the new Tudor Ranger on a strap.
Ngl, I'm a fan of watches, but as a college student, I don't have the means to get the watches I love. I love that you gave great alternatives, but I'm sticking with my timex till I get my first watch watch!
Great video! It’s hard to choose a watch in this category but the Nomos is stunning definitely going to need to try one on.
THEO and Harris did you forget to mention this video was sponsored by the SWATCH GROUP?
I really really tried with the PRX. I really did. But I returned it a day later. I figured I wouldn't wear it.
I figured I barely wear my Vacheron Constantin, my Tudor Black Bay Steel, 39mm 1926 and my 18k Universal Geneve Polerouter Date since I bought the Datejust 41 Mother of Pearl.
I would def do the Nomos.
Nomos California Dials are fire 🔥
One day $3000 will feel cheap to me, but right now that diaper budget is much larger than the hobby budget. A Seiko 5 felt like a splurge for me and I’ve been wearing it every day since I bought it. Love it!
Fantastic watch. Congrats
My cheapest watch is my timex q and Todd Snyder collab, a really fun design with a quartz movement so I can throw it on every couple of weeks, trust it's the right time and bang it around with no worry
Congrats on your Nomos purchase, I am a fan of the Club series. Great looking watches and good values. I also like the 37mm Longines Spirit - it is a solid choice for an entry level luxury watch Both are impressive watches at their respective price points.
Yeah, it's a balance of delayed gratification and realising you don't need to OWN every watch to appreciate it and enjoy it.
Sadly it's the safety aspect of wearing more expensive watches in bigger cities that push me further towards owning relatively more but cheaper watches.
3000 is by no means cheap for most people, but sometimes our perspective gets warped when looking at all the crazy expensive pieces.
There are a lot of amazing options in the price segment. I got a Longines Flagship Heritage, and absolutely love it, it's incredible for the price.
I really dont understand why people dont talk about the flagship. It seems like a pretty great deal.
@@ProtomanZ It really is! Maybe it just gets overshadowed a bit by the Spirit collection even though it's a completely different style.
Is it the black dial?
@@burnttoast9890 I personally liked the white dial better so that's what I went with
I am interested in the Heritage Flagship as well, but without the date window. Apparently they only offered this model without the date window as an anniversary model. Too bad, because I would have bought the Flagship without the date window in a heartbeat!
I bought a Tissot 1948 and the watch was gorgeous, but the movement I got was a dud. The chrono seconds hand advanced away from zero every time you used it. Kidna soured me to the 2892 modular chrono movement (and has kept me away from the Tudor Heritage Chrono). But I love the list otherwise. Great video
Rolex not so 'unobtanium' if you have a history and existing relationship with a good AD. I've been lucky to have obtained 3 Rolex at retail from AD's. Two of them over the past two years - during the pandemic and now recently in August 2022 - both of these were highly sought-after steel sports models and waited approximately 2 years for each. All in all, not that bad...just need to have that history with an AD.
Pronounced “Tissot” correctly. But not “ETA.” 😂
Love how Christian “shows up” for the sales pitch. Idk why Long Jeans doesn’t do it for me. They have plenty of heritage. What’s the water resistance on the PRX? 100m ? If so may pick one up .
Great content Michael. You'll love the Nomos Club Neomatik is an amazing watch, I have it in siren blue. It does have a depth rating of 200Ms but it does not have a screw down crown. Only the Ahoi does. Keep up the great work.
I’m going to ignore the comment that perhaps Tissot, Longines, or Oris might be able to fill the void left behind by Rolex. What I will address is Tissot outright. What they are doing with lines like the PRX is fantastic but with one foot still in the mall watch cash grab arena it’s really hard to take them seriously. They obviously have the ability to get back to their pre-Quartz crisis glory days of watchmaking but doubt they will ever abandon the $100 gravy train watches that tarnish their reputation.
Apologies in advance as English is not my first language. I enjoy your channel but sometimes you bring the quality down with comments you might want to think about before saying them such as a lot of your viewers are rich and wouldn't consider a 3k watch. I really question that statement when is more likely representing a much smaller segment portion of your average audience viewer. Another bid that you guys keep on doing is your pitch for your consulting firm as if those major brands didn't use experts in the field or have qualified marketing people. Somehow that seems to work for them and that includes Tag Heuer. Maybe talk more about how you helped a struggling company to become a real success thanks your consulting vs sometimes coming across as you are patronising successful brands.
Im really interested in investing in luxury watches. Obviously stocks and crypto just aren’t viable LTI any longer. What’s the best way to start safely in this space? Especially with so many fakes out here?
I kind of think that calling a $3000 watch "cheap" is almost an insult particularly now that the world is on fire (again)...
It's one thing to sell "lifestyle" and another to normalize the world to our individual perspective.
Instead of having the same brand on there more than once, I think it would have been more beneficial to put more brands. Where is the max bill, sin, zelos? There are so much great value watches that aren't tisso...
good topic for next video. Whos gonna step up and fill the market gap. I think Longines has a unique opportunity. Tudor is already doing it now
I am surprised that I didn't see a single watch on this list that I would like to own. I don't like case's that have sharp angles, or date windows, with busy dials, or Arabic numerals, or over 38mm case size. Show me some choices that don't have any of these features and I would be greatful.
Hamilton and Seiko offer great value, looking to add a Hamilton to the collection for a trip to the UK and France, can’t take anything else in the collection there with all of the crime I’ve heard about
Love that Nomos! But if anyone is looking under 3k you can get a Black Bay 58 blue dial for well under 3k nowadays! That would be my choice
For Longines I'd pick the Heritage Chrono, Heritage sector dial, or the GMT Zulu time. Although the chrono and gmt are right at about 3k
I'd add Sinn watches to this list.. 556, 104, 105... GADA!
Oris Diver 65, Aquis, Big Crown pointer date (I believe you have one of these)
I share your enthusiasm for both Hamilton and Tissot: tremendous quality for the price, with both brands. Not a fan of the Hamilton aviation design - those "turtle" cases just don't do it for me - but I have their Khaki Field and absolutely love it. (Paid half of the MSRP, which only adds to the love.)
I think Longines is the ideal "next level" brand, when you're ready to spend four figures on a watch - their Legend diver is on my short list. (Unless I win the lottery, in which case I can spring for Tudor's Pelagos 39.)
That Seiko Alpinist made by Tissot watches (10:20)..... I can hear Christian's voice: "Michael, c'mon!!!"
Watching all the way from Hobart, Australia! My favourite watch is my 1960s Tudor prince Oyster Date!!
I do believe you should never buy an alternative. You will always look at it poorly. Just find your favorite watch in your price point, or save up.
I bought a Club back in ‘18 and barely ever wore it. Something about the dial color set me off, so I sold it. But I still really liked the watch and the company. So I bought an Absolute Grey 36, put it on a grey silicone strap and pretty much wore it every day this summer. I love this watch. And now I also want to get another, similar one from them.
Why are you taking about tissot, seiko and hamilton at the 3000$ price point
Complete waste of a video
Might as well throw in daniel wellington in there
Nice topic and well covered! Can you guys give us the lug to lug measurements on this type of videos. I use that to better determine how it might fit. Keep up the good work!
My idea of cheap is a lot lower, but these do seem like reasonably good prices for the offering.
Great video, message and theme
How much of what we both crave , and also ignore, is driven by great marketing, brand messaging, and perception.
If you took an unfamiliar audience and used a Tissot PRX in a ‘blind’ test, or one with the logo replaced with a brand marketed and perceived as a more high end luxury brand, how much more would we pay.
How much is great brand marketing of just a few brands, fuelling desirability and in turn distorted out of proportion pricing. I know I succumb to this !!
Great to distill real quality and value and where marketing mark up kicks in.
Longines Heritage diver is fav of theirs for me
I love these watches, but cheap they are not. I’m saving up for a Tissot gentleman, but as a grad student who was a teacher, it’ll take me a while.
Honestly if Hamilton even sent me that chronograph to borrow I’m sure I can make an better ad. There is so much potential for a great add with that watch
Tissot is pretty awsome , your getting a Longines type watch at a fraction of the cost .
Nomos is pretty awesome to , though clones , homages , fakes makes me not so keen to obtain one .
Michael! That was a great assortment of watches. I love the content. Keep it up!
I like the Tissot & Hamilton chronographs featured (esp. the Hamy), but another chronograph worth considering in this price range is the echo/neutra Cortina 1956. Beautiful design & box sapphire, Sellita SW510M movement, great dial choices.
Are Tudor’s just a poor man’s Rolex or do they have their own merit? Would love to see you guys debate this!
Who would laugh at a Hamilton watch? I love the tradition of the brand. I don't like the vibe of this channel.
I would feel so out of place hanging out with Christian. Louisiana life didn't teach me that kind of class. lol
Powermatic 80 serviceable until end of time? 😂 is it even serviceable at all?
Didn’t notice the imbalance on that Hamilton until you pointed it out and now that’s all I look at on it. Looks like the entire watch is off center
I’ll take that date with you and Christian… my girls gonna be mad but we can just get lunch 😂
Not laughing at talking Hamilton at all. Next watch Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical. Great brand
Michael pitching cheaper watches but kept saying you get what you pay for. Anyone else catch that?
any legal possibility to access those podcasts for free? I live under a rock, so I have no spotify
I don't think the Visodate has a 100m water resistance. I believe it's only 30m.
I’ve got a tissot prx powermatic in the mail to me. The blue was most def my favorite
Throw an internal dive bezel on the ahoi and it would be one of the best entry level luxury divers on the market
One day I’ll win something for subscribing I’m sure of it! 😅🤞🙏
I feel nomos got stale for me… they need to innovate on their design front & take a plane out of Tudors book
is it just me or has this video file compression issues? your face is all pixely!
I really don't understand how giveaways work but i always hope i get something
Can you show an update on your watch collection, and get me some Gucci loafers🌚
You keep saying explorer alternative. But I feel like those are OP alternatives.
I bought an Alpinist half price recently. It’s an amazing watch.
The green background on the Alpinist says “Tissot Watches.”
I was able to find the PRX powermatic Bucherer edition for retail and jumped on it. All the benefits of the gold bezel (minus the fluting) with the price of a regular PRX. Such a gorgeous piece
That’s a beautiful watch. Thinking of getting one myself 👍
I want to see Christian's Cartiers at your apartment haha. Maybe next video!
Tissot really hit it out of the park with the PRX, I'm going to get one soon
Love the Alpinist! I hope you get one and it rubs off on Christian lol
Love my SARB017 Alpinist such a versatile watch!
I think Nivada Grenchen has some amazing options under $3k