16 Of The Most Versatile Watches Under $1,000

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In this video, I share some of the most versatile watches under $1,000. In addition to major brands, I also shine a light on some up-and-coming microbrands with excellent options that fit our criteria for inclusion in this video. What are some of your most versatile picks under $1,000?
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Laco Augsburg: teddybaldassarre.com/products...
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0:00 - Intro
2:01 - Lorier
3:00 - Astor + Banks
4:10 - Traska
5:17 - Sternglas
6:31 - Circula
7:37 - Dufrane
8:27 - Timex
9:29 - Tissot
12:28 - Laco
13:59 - Seiko
15:33 - Citizen
16:49 - Certina
18:06 - MIDO
19:08 - Hamilton

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@Goxilla 3 ай бұрын

I like that micro brands get their fair share of stage time on that channel

@TeddyBaldassarre 3 ай бұрын

This price they deserve even more attention. Many watches to get lost in.

@maxwellbeck3681 3 ай бұрын

My wife gifted me the Mido Multifort Patrimony almost one year ago, and I couldn't be more happy with it. The way the blue sunburst catches the eye in certain lighting gives it the feel and pedigree of a watch several times its price. Purchased through TB as well! Thanks, Teddy!

@manwerama 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful watch. Well gifted! :)

@manwerama 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful watch. Well gifted! :)

@ThatWillGuy8 3 ай бұрын

This was the watch I wore on my wedding day! Needless to say it’s my favorite

@hohenstaufenz 3 ай бұрын

I'm wearing the Mido Patrimony while reading your comment! So glad I listened to Teddy for buying this particular watch. One of the best kept gem with Mido.

@WparuSlowach 3 ай бұрын

I have two tone 38mm multifort. One of my fav in my collection, where I have watches from 500 to 3000 pounds. :)

@samadkariyaniya196 3 ай бұрын

Amazing video teddy and congratulations on the New store. So happy for you

@MrCdiggity01 3 ай бұрын

13:24 Laco watch, with Japanese movement? Now just add an Italian leather band and you got yourself a true WW2 watch lmao

@mightya 3 ай бұрын

The Axis Powers

@chirameth048 3 ай бұрын

lol

@bigwilliearmitage 3 ай бұрын

Yeah, but for a little more money you can get things like hardness coating, anti-mag properties, and a more modern movement that isn't prone to stuttering. You're getting a pedigree brand but getting a de-contented watch to keep the price down. It's not a great value -- even for the lower price.

@iridiumballs1645 3 ай бұрын

You just made my day dude 😂

@abdulrahmanassous2873 10 күн бұрын

@@bigwilliearmitagelike what brands you are talking about ?

@chintanvartak2334 3 ай бұрын

Happy to see you grow and having a store name after you happy for you teddy ❤️❤️❤️

@MotoRoboFIt 3 ай бұрын

Teddy mentioning Lorier a few times recently makes me so happy! Love their brand! I have a Falcon and a Hydra Zulu edition myself!

@bjornclaeys3266 3 ай бұрын

Again a great video, Teddy! Seiko SNE589P1 and Henry Archer Vesterhav, both amazing versatile and everyday watches.

@padthai411 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Teddy, this is more my kind of market. I have a tissot automatic

@altukhov 3 ай бұрын

Tens of hours learning about "go everywhere" watches under 1k and found one gem, that my wife will present me as an anniversary gift - Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium. That will be my first swiss made watches. And most of the info i got from Teddy here.. So congrats on opening your store, Teddy, and many many luck to you in your journey!

@aleksandarbrzic8351 3 ай бұрын

Lots of wonderful stuff here in this lineup, whatever the price! Good one Teddy👍

@fdadrtrttewrt 3 ай бұрын

I really like how you are showing some watches I haven't seen before. Its nice to see some pleasant surprises.

@garethdyos8018 3 ай бұрын

I agree on the Tissot Gentleman. It's a fantastic first 'serious' watch. I still very much enjoy wearing mine.

@GraphicDesignerStephen 3 ай бұрын

Another great video! Nice mix of micros and larger brand offerings at price points that average folks can afford.

@sluggingbread 3 ай бұрын

You're the man Teddy. Always consistent and can read the room, some of us can't drop the five figures on a grail watch just yet so a nice sub 1K everyday piece is a great alternative!

@jasgarcha4783 3 ай бұрын

I've been looking out for such a video. The Hamilton is icon, and style of watch is truly magical. Thanks for putting this together Teddy. I think I've found my first watch❤😊.

@dasein43 3 ай бұрын

That Tissot Powermatic Gentleman is legit Great list, Teddy. Love the microbrands

@Lebon996 3 ай бұрын

Great video, nice to see a Mido in today's episode. I also really do like the Mido 1959 commander. Good to see that alot of the watches today come with a good water resistance.😊😊

@JS-hu7pv 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Teddy. This is a great one with watches more in my price tier and there are a lot of these designs that I really like. Gonna save this one for future reference.

@peterkalos6271 3 ай бұрын

Some great choices. The Murph and the baby alpinist are my favorite choices

@jackholmes9437 3 ай бұрын

Baby Alpinist is one of the most slept on Seiko. I like it more than the SPB121 tbh

@brunoteixeira6078 3 ай бұрын

My Lorier Falcon III is probably my favorite watch. So cool!

@antoniomelopinho4505 3 ай бұрын

Have the Hamilton auto 38 and the seiko spb 119, found it a little less confusing and versatile than the spb121. Congrats on the new boutique!

@user-hz8uq7cw7i 2 ай бұрын

i got the hamilton expidition 37mm on braclet and spb155 with uncleseiko braclet :D

@asianmagikman 3 ай бұрын

Hey teddy loved the video and great recommendations! One small correction though at 8:45, the Timex marlin jet doesn’t have a small seconds subdial, it’s actually a 24 hour subdial. Just thought I’d throw that out there!

@TeddyBaldassarre 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Sorry for the mix-up. I misspoke there.

@asoaresjr 3 ай бұрын

The Baltic Aquascaphe would have been my choice at this price point

@eman331 3 ай бұрын

I am discovering that straps and bracelets have a big role in versatility. Bracelets being the most versatile, rubber straps for sporty and casual, and leather straps for formal occasions. The PRX is the winner, in my opinion, because you can easily change the straps and the PRX straps are reasonably priced at $60.

@bigwilliearmitage 3 ай бұрын

But it uses their lowest grade c07-1xx movement. The Gentleman has their 2-tier upgraded c07.8xx movement that uses an anti-magnetic Silicium spring and all metal escapement, and can use many more types of straps. All this for only about $100 difference in price.

@nelsonc6173 3 ай бұрын

Love the Gentleman!!! Looking for a dress watch and this fits the bill in price and looks! plus it's a Tissot!!! Thank you Teddy for showcasing such wonderful watches!!!

@Kaushikawickramage 3 ай бұрын

Great explanations ❤

@ifeanyichukwuofortube1435 3 ай бұрын

Great list, Teddy!!! I look forward to acquiring some these recommendations. Just got my first Longines watch the Hydro-Conquest with the sunburst blue dail and bezel and 72hrs power reserve. It'll be nice if you include the power reserves for each of these recommendations in the pop-up box that lists the dimensions, calibre, and complications. Would really help in decision making for viewers/potential buyers. Great video! Thanks!!!

@rafficrashid867 3 ай бұрын

Really Love your content. BTW what watch were you wearing in this video ? ❤❤❤

@mariosenestraro4161 3 ай бұрын

Liking that Circula Protrail. Haven’t heard of it before

@ArbindB 3 ай бұрын

happy to see a variety of really nice options in the relatively affordable category. One brand that I rarely see mentioned (except for the Bambino) is Orient/Orient Star. I don't see a lot of macro video or discussion about those Orient Star options, but the pictures and specs have me curious about how they stack up against some of these.

@duncanpatterson9335 3 ай бұрын

I've been rocking a circula supersport watch, and it's been my go-to for almost everything. It's such a gorgeous watch without being too flashy, and it's extremely comfortable. I'm glad to see circula getting some love!!

@nerdbamarich2063 3 ай бұрын

New here and I really appreciate your knowledge and incredible breakdowns.

@Mike-ql4sz 3 ай бұрын

Hey Teddy, i watched several of ur videos and after watched one in which u explained so clearly 4 a newbie as me about automatics as they deviate a couple of secs/day and need constant maintenance, i chose now to go towards solars. Do u have any clip to cover the solars under 1000$? Thx a lot & congrats 4 ur great work!

@thebulge8961 3 ай бұрын

I'm glad to see the Lorier on this list, one of my favorites that I don't even own yet but the story and their inspiration of style is my type. I was surprised to not see Christopher Ward's C63 on here. Hands down one of the slickest and versatile under $1K watches out there in my opinion. Overall a great line up none the less and congratulations on the new store! Keep it up and this video is definitely saved to my "Watch List!"

@markhondaturbo 3 ай бұрын

My wife gifted me a couple years ago the Laco Augsburg Blaue Stunde which has a blue sunburst type a dial and a grey nato strap. It is beautiful, and you are right about the case finishing being the same as their $1000 pieces. The lume is awesome on this watch, also.

@Jameseyiom 3 ай бұрын

Just sat down to watch my favourite 'watch guy' and you mentioned the very watch I'm wearing today, the Sternglas Asthet, which I've had for 9 months now and love it! I wear it with my business casual attire but also jeans & hoodie when going for a coffee...it suits most occasions.

@victorgamboa7516 3 ай бұрын

Great video Teddy. I'm thinking about the Mido Multifort Patrimony, Hamilton Murph, and the Seiko Alpinist. Any advice? apart from design what are your thoughts?

@georgeclown-eye713 3 ай бұрын

Super video Teddy, tu m as encore fais connaitre une ou deux micro marques qui valent le détours👍 ces macro sont excellent sur grand ecran tv.

@larrydalton2205 3 ай бұрын

Good list. I would add the Casio Oceanus T200S blue dial as a very versatile high quality watch with superb finishing and classic design.

@AndyAdventuring 3 ай бұрын

Tissot Gentlemen is a slept-on banger. It's like a Tudor Ranger and an older 3oclock Omega Aqua Terra had a baby. Case is quite similar to the Tudor Ranger (which is fantastic), and the dial is similar to a pre-6oclock Aqua Terra.

@jebusgod 3 ай бұрын

recently purchased the Hamilton Field Murph 38mm, I love it. Would like a Sports watch now to offset that and I keep coming back to the PRX

@itzamedio5427 3 ай бұрын

Own two Sternglas Naos watches. Great value and wonderful design for someone looking for a more affordable bauhaus style watch.

@Vaumacel 3 ай бұрын

Hi Teddy, could you give us a review of the new Grand Seiko model? the SBGH343. I'd love to hear what you think of this new timepiece, and to see it through the wonderful images you always give us ! Thank you !

@efthimiossakarellos7150 3 ай бұрын

Amazing quality video as always Teddy!! Ps... Is there a reason you pronounce tsuyosa as toyosa?

@TheFuturisticVintage 3 ай бұрын

Love videos like this.

@ArcticHunter1000 3 ай бұрын

First actual watch I purchased for myself only about a year ago was a TimeX Harborside, The blue/red bezel, black dial with an NH35A. I have a few other watches including the Seiko SRPD59 that my parents purchased me as a gift for graduating College, but I wear that $300(CAD) TimeX every day and its honestly my favorite watch to wear out of the 4 or 5 I have now. The goal atm is to save around $1000-$1500 and purchase a personal "grail" watch and has been since I orignally seen it just over a year ago (and was one of the reasons ive now fallen into this hobby) which is the 1970s Seiko 6139-6002/6005 "Pogue". Its honestly one of the most gorgeous watches I've ever seen and hopefully will be added to my collection some day. Love your videos Teddy, Congrats on the new store!

@user-yg2dm5sf9r 3 ай бұрын

Love the gentleman. Hope they make a 38mm version with 20mm lug width soon.

@gordtulk 3 ай бұрын

Citizen Garrison. Sub 500$ , titanium, solar, sapphire crystal.

@parrotheaddanny 3 ай бұрын

It's the DuFrane! That one is amazingly versatile!

@chandlor 2 ай бұрын

I have the Powermatic 80 black dial 40mm and the Murph 42mm. I wear the Powermatic more because the bracelete is super comfortable but i love both. Great value for the money.

@darren82828282 3 ай бұрын

Amazing list

@Vernomeno 3 ай бұрын

Great list! I own some watches in this price range and from the list (Traska Summiteer, Circula SuperSport, Certina DS-1, an older Laco, some Seikos) and I like almost all of these watches and brands!

@bigosbro21 3 ай бұрын

That Waterloo is cool looking, and I love the Alpinist, but I wish they would remove the cyclops on the spb121.

@behonestwithyourself3718 3 ай бұрын

I have the spb155. Its a great watch. Love it.

@nickgarcia5799 3 ай бұрын

Teddy, you make the best content. Great videos and commentary! If I ever get an opportunity, I’d love to visit your boutique and purchase a watch. Thanks for what you do!

@darrenhojnacki6636 3 ай бұрын

I like that you are now consistently adding microbrands to your lists now

@user-oe9po2oj3o 3 ай бұрын

Great video, I would liken to see serica commando as well...

@MrMeyya 3 ай бұрын

Thanks teddy, it was a wonderful video, but I’m interested in the one that you are wearing, looks like a cool dial, may I know what watch it is Thanks again man

@joshuavanderhei4213 8 күн бұрын

Would love some input here. I’m thinking about a Scurfa Diver One as my first nicer watch, specifically the black and stainless variant. I’ve heard great things about it (especially at the price point) and it seems pretty versatile.

@pierre-loup 3 ай бұрын

Hey Teddy, great video as always! At 14:50 you mention "no date" for the SPB155 but it clearly shows the date window: is there another Baby Alpinist that we could find without a window?

@necroside0077 17 күн бұрын

@boma23 3 ай бұрын

Well that's my watchrecon alerts thrown into chaos. You just introduced to at least 3 models that directly fit my current target objective.

@georgecupac1202 11 күн бұрын

The Circula looks very nice.

@AbnStubby 3 ай бұрын

Loving my Hamilton Murph 38mm! The polished bezel portion does seem to pick up a lot of small scratches easier than I would have expected. I feel like it will acquire an overall “brushed” look before too long! Runs super accurate and I find myself just staring at the beautiful layout. Great watch!

@Z-S-H 3 ай бұрын

Do you have any issues with the AR coating not being very good and it being highly reflective?

@AbnStubby 3 ай бұрын

@@Z-S-H Honestly I don’t have a lot to compare it to. I do notice the glare a bit but it isn’t a deal-breaker for me. I wouldn’t call it a “perfect” watch but it is very good…especially at this price point. I love the design and the overall look & feel on my wrist! I have other watches but this is my first Swiss automatic. I’m very happy with it. It has been keeping amazing time! It just feels…I dunno…more classic and solid than I’m used to. Very satisfied. But I know what to look for if and when I move into higher end watches. Currently eyeballin’ the Sinn U-50 Tegimented.

@youSupaflyy 3 ай бұрын

I feel like Baltic and Farer also deserve a place on the podium here!

@sethmarks2822 3 ай бұрын

Nice to see the microbrands, you should add Direnzo to the list.

@Gumby56 3 ай бұрын

You are absolutely correct about the Sternglas, easy to wear as well. Love my Gentleman in blue, Tissot makes some great watches. Add the Laco Augsburg 42mm, all bought from Teddy.

@nicolasdiazpavez5069 3 ай бұрын

I think You could consider Mondaine, Zenith and Braun too, and a few brands more

@ketofol90 3 ай бұрын

Teddy would you consider the Tissot heritage 1938 a versatile enough watch that could make this list?

@zombiejuice4542 3 ай бұрын

Great list of watches! I really appreciate the micro brands in the beginning because my grail watch is a Rolex explorer and a lot of the ones mentioned are explorer-esque. Maybe one of those watches will do for the meantime since I’m relatively young and new in my career where I can’t afford a Rolex comfortably yet. Shoutout to Seiko, I love my alpinist spb197 and srpd97 and like you said, the alpinist is somehow more versatile than it looks and I wear it a ton.

@Arcane_Digital 3 ай бұрын

Hey @TeddyBaldassare have you seen Tapferkeit watches yet? Bauhaus design, like Sternglas and Jungans. Especially like the chronograph. Cheers!

@Vorticher95 Ай бұрын

Seiko alpinist reinterpretation is too a wonderful piece

@JhanaMurugan 3 ай бұрын

Surprised to not see The Twelve on here!

@TheFrankm3 3 ай бұрын

Great list overall. I would warn people, the Timex Marlin looks very cheap up close. It’s very light and rattles quite a bit due to the movement. Additionally, awkward strap size - you’ll want to change the strap as the one supplied is very rough and in my experienced rubbed quite a bit.

@AhmadAli-du2fq 3 ай бұрын

Mido Ocean Star Titanium :) purchased late last year best watch with a day date feature at this price point worn everyday -2 mins a month

@Z-S-H 3 ай бұрын

Best watch in the list imho and a watch that may end up in my collection is the hamilton khaki murph because the design is just so clean!

@F56tho 2 ай бұрын

I want to make my first watch purchase. Maybe a two tone watch since i wear alot of gold. Do you have any specific brand or model recommendations? Everyday wear kind of thing if not a “event/party” watch. Budget anything under $1,000. Thanks!

@GonsalezGame 3 ай бұрын

What is the model of camera and lens you use when recording images of watches?

@Sean41611 4 күн бұрын

Teddy, can you do review on both C65 aquitaine bronze and c65 dune bronze by Christopher Ward? Both chronometer certified.

@Nintendomasterw 3 ай бұрын

Picked up a Le Locle 20th and it’s a great dress watch

@Nintendomasterw 3 ай бұрын

6.5” wrist personally but could fit a 7” wrist probably too

@jasselvaldes2685 15 күн бұрын

What do you think of Giorgio Galli S2 ? Thanks

@edselsugay4768 3 ай бұрын

The case for the circula reminds me of the GS Sbgv and Sbgx cases. Angular, almost muscular; strong presence in medium-compact form. Almost restrained in its boldness but not understated.

@siemakuba7 2 ай бұрын

Where’s that jacket/top from? Big fan

@kingdon4367 3 ай бұрын

Frederique Constant Classics Series should Be in the List too under 1000 US$

@windraFadly 3 ай бұрын

Mr Teddy is a collector and deallers world class he dedicated his life for anykind brands and history about making the watch in begin from less cheaper for The Luxury the Sultans wathces.. am respected him

@Rick-ve5lx 3 ай бұрын

I have a Traska Summiteer and have to say that their quality control is not great. The hour hand lines up with some indices and not others, the crown pulls out further now when it did when new, and there’s a loose gasket visible on the stem. Also the accuracy out of the box is +50 seconds per day. At least they thanked me when I complained as all feedback helps their QC, apparently.

@jefespielrojas 3 ай бұрын

As always love your content, you are very serious and organized on the subject, love to get your inside, but I do believe you have a little of a bias for some brands like Orient, I don't dare speculate why, but I do notice a lot of reprimand from your part, I suppose it could be just though love but I wish you include some of does kind of brands.

@mightya 3 ай бұрын

I have the Seiko. It’s the first “proper” watch I’ve purchased in over 20 years. Now I’m on the slippery slope.

@jacobzurita2024 3 ай бұрын

Any thoughts on a Philip Stein Skyfinder?

@iflyana9361 3 ай бұрын

My last five sub-$1000 watches: • Seiko SARX029 Urushi dial • Bulova Lunar Pilot blue panda • Seiko 5 Sports Landshark • Seiko Presage Style 60s GMT Fume • Seiko Prospex Turtle

@jdogg402 3 ай бұрын

Tissot Gentleman is a beast

@georgevthomas7602 3 ай бұрын

I own a black dual tissot PRX and I love it as a 20 year old it’s rare for me age to rock those

@virgilthemob1242 3 ай бұрын

I think you should have branched off into the Hamilton Khaki classic Pilot family too because as far as I'm concerned, they tend to look a little more dressy and the day/date complications on the bigger models are a nice touch. As for Citizen, their Tsuki Yomi A-T is an absolute bargain for a solid atomic-synced model with some beautiful dials with a moon phase indicator in multiple colors and a great solar-powered movement. It's heavily overlooked as far as quartz is concerned and very versatile

@mjthedealer 3 ай бұрын

Astor + Banks Sea Ranger is 🔥

@5gmatt 3 ай бұрын

I love my BB 41. Also, you gotta add the Red Bull pelagoses

@voodoojuju1519 3 ай бұрын

I've been looking at a Canadian brand called redwood , do you k ow anything about them ? They're priced on the low side.

@luxelist 3 ай бұрын

Hard to choose a favourite between these!

@123simenHP 3 ай бұрын

Maybe it's just me, but I feel like you need one or two hybrid watches here. For example the Withings scanwatch 2 (ca. €350). It has that classic watch feel with sapphire glass, 2-4 weeks of battery, and it has a few smart watch features like step counting.