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"Cheaper alternative".. Me: Still can't afford though. Hahaha

i used to be all about "i want a Rolex" and then i was finally in a position to purchase one. Well i had the money but apparently i still couldn't purchase one. I went online to see prices on used and grey market and thought "yeah no". Then I realized something. The only reason I have ever wanted a Rolex was because I couldn't get one. Then I started looking at Omega and couldn't be happier. All I had to do was walk into the Boutique and walk out with a Seamaster and a Speedmaster. No waiting no premium price on the second market. Took maybe 2 hours total to try on and decide what I wanted. No wait lists no bullshit. If you want a Rolex that's great and you should get one but I'm over the whole "wanting what you cant buy". If they made more and made them available I may change my mind.

Rolex charges a branding surcharge, so its really not difficult to find alternative watches that offer better accuracy, build quality, and aesthetic, for less money. What's tough is limiting it to just 3 watches.

As someone who once owned two Rolex Submariners, I'll never have one of the damned things again even if you gave them to me. I sold them for a ridiculously high price to an antique dealer, mainly because I live in New Zealand, and they had to go to AUSTRALIA to be serviced every three years or so - at a cost of nearly $800 EACH per service!! And they were away for up to TWO MONTHS!! This was over 20 years ago - the prices are much worse now! And even after being serviced, were stupidly inaccurate - THAT was the worst thing! So I sold them, and being antiques (one was the original 100 metre model left to me by my grandfather, the other a 200 metre Oyster Perpetual I bought myself in Canada in about 1967) I got a ridiculous amount of money for them. I then went and bought two Seikos - a V657 Chronometer movement, and a 200 metre dive watch SGEB47 (and I spend a lot of time in or on the water!) Total cost NZ$800!! I've been wearing one of them every day for the past 20+ years, batteries last 3+ years in either of them - battery replacement about $40, and they are only adjusted for time TWICE A YEAR against the UTC on the Internet - when we go onto and off of Daylight Saving Time. Accuracy?? BETTER THAN +/- 3 SECONDS IN 6 MONTHS!! Oh, and I have 250mm wrists - but Seiko put in the extra links for free!! Watches to me are for telling the right time - as supposed status symbols they aren't worth a damn!!

Big plus for having vital dimensions CLEARLY when said watch is being introduced! :)

I sold my Rolex Daytona and my GMT Night and day but I kept my Zenith El Premiro as it’s so attractive!

That Zenith will be mine. I've been looking for a Chrono that suited my tastes and this MORE than fits the bill. Thanks Jenni!!!!❤️

Man...that Zenith El Primero, is truly a thing of beauty... Never liked Tudor so much with the weird hands... but now its starting to grow on me!. Great job Jenni... love your English with German accent... it doesn't hurt that you a a very pretty lady! The whole package goes very well on camera... Keep up the good job!

But alpham told me mvnt was better than a Rolex. 😂

You're spot on with your observations.Zenith is king of the hill regarding looks, accuracy, and price. Rolex is advertising poacher, their product hasn't been 1st in alot of what they claim. The oldest acknowledged manufacturer Blancpain A.K.A. Rolex killer is also top tier (not a bargain sadly). Yes I do have a Rolex Kermit but I rarely take the EL Prim off. Nice video.

Great video Jenni. The Omega 300m is an exceptionally made timepiece. One of my favorites.

I'm so glad you decided to do this channel in English! Love the content.

I've noticed, as a new watch enthusiast, that most brands especially the premium ones, don't deviate from their style. The Omega Seamaster has the straight elongated sides @5:48 that is iconic to the Speedmaster for instance. Its nice to see a wide ranging market where the brands aren't trying to BE each other. Its defined style and brands are rooted to their heritage

I AM THE ALPHA I AM THE OMEGA !!!! you just can't beat Omega for the prices. Soon they will be even more appreciated, thanks for your content. 👍

Rolex Daytona was on Zenith in house movement till 1980.. Zenith has its own following and aura.

I have this pelagos, LHD. Love it dearly but my only real complaint is the hands and markers not having any exposed metal, brushed or polished. To me that's the only thing keeping it from being a true seadweller competitor, looks wise. Makes the dial almost fall a little flat. That said i wouldn't trade it for anything, except maybe a Planet ocean 39mm. But even on the secondary they come in quite a bit more than the pelagos. Oh well, I'll keep saving and have them both eventually

There are plenty brands better than rolex, but none compares with its brand awareness. If you want something that will kinda hold its value and show how rich you are, rolex is probably the best.

Wore a Rolex for 16 years until it stopped. It never kept time accurately, despite being adjusted three times, it was always three minutes fast every day. 22 years ago I bought my first Citizen. To this day it is as good as new. I also have a Eco-Drive chronometer and a Promaster Eco-Drive Marine. They all are super accurate, sturdy and beautifully made.

The best watch you can get is a Timex! They look great! They always tell you the time so you can go to work on time, and nobody wants to steal it!

The Zenith El Primero has been a favorite since i started to gwt into watches years ago. One day, i will have one.

I have both GMTs (pepsi and Batman ) but my Zenith el primero’s accuracy is another level. And so elegant!

I love the pelagos. Something about the textured 3D chapter ring really stands out

The best watch I've ever had was a Tag Huer chronograph. I bought it from a garage sale for about $20. It needed a little bit of servicing so I spent another $10 on it. Later on I found out the watch cost somewhere around $200-300. It was an absolute steal. And ironically it got stolen after about 5-6 years of rough use.

Came for the watches... stay for the accent.

Great vid! Please keep them coming. I own an Omega Seamaster 300. Bought it after I sold my Sub. And I dont see myself ever selling my SM3. Totally in love with it. Masterpiece in my opinion.

Omega released new ones today and they are awesome!

My uncle gave me a used Orfina Porsche Design (Top Gun Watch) in 1987, I wore it for 12 years before it was irreparably damaged. I bought 2 more myself and wore those another 10-12 yrs. In 2015 I purchased a custom high end case and bracelet, a premium ETA/Valjoux 7750 (milspec), a custom handmade dial, hands and crown. And I assembled myself a fully custom, premium, hand-made, one-off, titanium chronograph, automatic with milspec design. Very heavy duty, it has been beat up, serviced it twice so far. Total cost of parts: 1200$ (I have since made 2 more, 1x daytona and 1x Submariner with the same dials and mov. I also made a skeletonized version using another ETA movement but in the same case and style.) Having the chance to itemize, customize and build my own watch was unique, I want to it again and again and again. ^All parts (including the ETA7750) were either hand crafted in Switzerland or Germany (case) or France (hands, crown and dial). It is surprisingly cheap and easy to deal with these people, they are enthusiasts to the hilt. I chose a common 2D white/grey/black beveled silk printed dial face and inlayed titanium hr markers, they lathed and engraved the crown for free!. The hardest part was trusting the Water Resistance; I still take them off for swimming, even if I've double and triple checked the seals. These models are single sealed crown post and single sealed back. I try not even to shower with them, but in reality they are water resist 30M.

Love your channel! The reason for Rolex's modification of the "El Primero" movement was for added power reserve at slower 4hz, and also for longer intervals between servicing.

I dont understand why everything is an "alternative" to Rolex. Just buy what you like and stop thinking that Rolex is the 'end all / 'be all' because of marketing. (Yes I do own a sub) My point is, the watch industry should stop comparing every thing to Rolex and simply state the attributes of each watch.

I'll never forget the 1st time I saw Zenith watch. As far as I knew back then, they made TV's ...I figured their watch would be a joke UNTIL I saw that it was $190000US. 😱 But as a kid I fell in love the Seamaster. That would be my pick of these 3.

Thank you for this review wgich is very informative. I really like the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M!

Rolex is not known as “the best watch brand” or the most innovative one, but people buy for the brand awareness, status symbol and potential best way to get your money back, once you want to sell it. Simple as that.

i truly love what you doing ...am a watch enthusiast and truly appreciate this content.. the Omega is my thing

I agree on the Tudor and Omega but it'd have to be the Seamaster for me. The Tudor BB range is well up there with the very best.

Such a great and valuable video! Love and Appreciation from Florida, USA.

As a lefty I spotted it immediately, that's a really nice thing Tudor did there. More useful on chronographs perhaps but still commendable.

Terrific broad based review Jenni. I love these 3 watches, I would like to have one of each. Each one has it's own unique classic look and style. I must admit, I am very partial to the Zenith "El Primero". It is such a fine looking "classic" watch. It looks like it can be worn for dress or for a casual time out. Thank you for your enlightening review. I appreciate your voice and opinion very much. Please keep your reviews coming.

Thank you for this, will definitely go ahead with my Zenith Primero.

A really great video! And the shots are awesomely detailed... well done.

Not a mention to the Longines Hydro Conquest? $1400 USD? Legendary company, excellent stats, lovely finish.

The El Primero is absolutely on another level of elegance. I love it, especially in the smaller version

You are an absolute delight to see and hear. Thank you for the great information.

well constructed video and very informative. It's odd how few comments there are

Someone had to say it. We all love rolex, but to even say they give the best value would be lying to ourselves

I have a Zenith Chonomaster with the El Primero movement it has chronograph with day, date month and moon phase. Fantastic watch. I don’t think they make that model any more but I adore it. This was the first video of yours I’ve seen and I’m impressed by your knowledge and enthusiasm. Keep em coming. Thank you.

So nice video and helpful thanx ❤️

i have a small modest collection and recently got a volstok amphibian automatic for about $100 US. the model looks like a vintage zodiac seawolf from the 60's which i always wanted. it's a nice size and not big clunky and heavy and got a bracelet band for it because that's what i've always worn. i like it so much that i look at it alot and not just to know the time.

Love the Pelagos clasp. Wished that I had it on the bracelet right now.

You’ve become my favorite watch reviewer over the past few weeks. I’ve subscribed, watched all your content, and have really enjoyed the in depth reviews. Thanks for what you do and I look forward to the next video.

I have a speedy moonwatch, it was given to me as a 25 year gift, i worked for a newspaper for 30 years. It brings me pleasure, one of my earliest memories as a kid, was the Apollo 11 moon landing.

Definitely Tudor is my favorite brand. I cant buy a Tudor yet, but as soon as i get that MD and i get that sweet MD salary i'm buying a Black Bay 58. As for now i'm wearing an invicta 1953 and planning to get a bambino open hear for dressier situations

I love your videos and this was one of my faves yet xx

I'd also suggest the Grand Seiko Spring Drive Sport, also in the $5000-7000 price range on Chrono24, with remarkable quality and that super movement.

Just discovered your channel with this video. The subtext of this video really hits me where I live- the showy, borderline gaudy aspects of Rolex, and Rolex owners are the absolute biggest reasons why I’ve never purchased one. The analogy I just came up with is that Rolex is like a flashy red Ferrari. Nothing wrong with that, if that’s what you want, and how you want to be perceived. I’d prefer a Maclaren or an Aston Martin, as they’re every bit as worthwhile in terms of performance, and superior in terms of sophistication and appearance, with most people seeing them on the road not knowing what they are necessarily, but just seeing a beautiful car. Same situation with the aforementioned watches…..

They just released an El Perimero with the Daytona color pattern. Now this video makes even more sense.

For me the best alternative to a Submariner is the Omega Seamaster professional 300m and the Tudor Black Bay 58. Just my personal preference.

I must provide a different approach: If you want a Rolex, but it’s expensive, don’t buy a supplement because you will feel cheated and disappointed (by yourself) rather quickly. All three are beautiful models, buy them if you like them - they are bargains value vise.

Can you tell me which camera and lense you are using for the close-ups. Thanks.

I've always thought that Rolex were over priced and overrated, so thank you for highlighting some very nice alternatives.

Hypnotizing shots on those pieces, nice work!

Another great review. I set my Heart on a Pelagos, black, rhd, many years ago and still haven’t bought one. One day, perhaps. It’s the contemporary version of a Subbie, in my opinion.

I gotta give it to the Zenith. What an incredible versatile design and specs. I had Rolex Dblue before and sold it due to the weight and bulkiness although I'm still in love with its dial. In the past Sumner I was lucky the song time and bought DJ41 blue fluted jubilee in AD. I like it but it lacks character of sorts and is a little too dressy for my liking. I'm seriously considering EL Primero on rubber.

thanks for the suggestions

Jenni, you really are a breath of fresh air in the youtube watch world. Love your content. All the best.

Jenni does a very good job with her videos. After wearing a Rolex GMT since 1967. Over 50 years. Right now I'm about ready to jump ship for the Omega sea master 42 mm. Blue bezel & blue dial. Rolex is manufacturing well in excess of seven hundred thousand watches a year. But yet buyers have to wait 2, 3, 4 and even five years for a watch?

Jenni is very right with the Zenith, chronically undervalued for a superb watch, the entire El Primero range

I well recall many years ago the Rolex in it's advertisements used to make two awesome statements, how absolutly watertight they were, hence 'oyster' and their accuracy to equal a chronometer. And that they had boiled an oyster watch in hot water for 14 minutes and still kept spot on time. Ever since, for me Rolex has a presitge that none other could ever possible equal. It was a fair few years before I had sufficient dosh to buy my Explorer 39mm and my black Submariner with date and for sure they are superb to wear and other than my wife my most treasured possessions! Any other mack of watch? I don't think so!

I love my Seiko Marine Master Professional (Big Tuna).

I am over 40 years watch repairer. Swiss and American trained. I was brought a Tudor Black Bay for simple relube of case tube gasket. The movement was fantastic and I loved the watch. I would get one for myself if I could afford it.

I started my love for Rolex with my father’s Pepsi Cola GMT over 40 ago, Compared to my Seiko Rolex was always slow, I’m going to say somethings stupid, no one buys Rolex to tell time, Rolex it’s simply a time piece.

Hi Jeni. Love the pelagos. What worries me is the titanium. Does it really scratch that easily as I read ?

I just almost bought an El Primero I've been eyeing for a long while. But it just lost out to the Blancpain Bathyscaphe I decided to buy. Neck and neck decision, both great alternatives to Rolex. Tons of great alternatives to the crown. I buy pretty much anything BUT Rolex lol. Omega, Zenith, GS, IWC, JLC...

Zenith - Crazy servicing price with them charging part by part. This is why resale value is poor. Tudor - Servicing cost similar to rolex because they share same workshop but the brand recognition is not same level compared to Rolex. Omega - Reasonable service price not very cheap but Brand recognition is better than 2 above.

I loved how you Express yourself! Thanks for shared your knowledge with us.

Haha, here in Asia almost every food market hawker wears a Rolex, because there are so many copy watches available (still). That's the reason why a sold my Rolex already years ago. Didn't like to be asked every time if my Rolex was a copy. In any case I shifted over to Panerai, Zenith and also some high quality German Brands and started collecting some very outstanding pieces. Worth mentioning are the high end pieces from Seiko, too. Can't go wrong with them. Superb craftsmanship and finish of cases and movements. I am proud and delighted wearing a Seiko any time.

I have the Omega - I love it . Chose it over the Sub no date.

I wish Bulova would restart their tuning fork watches. nice tuning fork humming watches. The tuning fork logo of Bulova is very stylish too.

Great video great information especially about the Tudor Plegus.

Thank you for an informative video! I have subscribed.

I love your videos. You seem like such a charming and knowledgeable young woman. Keep up the good work!

hi jenni, ur actually one of the best watch enthusiasts on KZfaq male or female! Keep it up!

Jenni, You do a brilliant job of presenting these watches. I can see why your channel is popular and growing. Thank you!

Very informative; thank you!

The rose gold el primero is the most beautiful baby , i love it so much!!!

My Omega Sea-master two-tone has been SUPER accurate and reliable since I got it in 2006, no regret at all!!!

The Pelagos LHD also has roulette date in black and red and each one is numbered sequentially.

Very nice video comparison. I love automatic watches but I would love to see more video about the everyday accuracy of the top brands as well as best winding instruction to get the most out of a movement eg. auto-winders etc. Thanks again for the great content.

Been binge watching your videos, I can't even afford them 🤣

Absolutely love my Pelagos, not even interested in a Rolex anymore and wear it more than my Seamaster. Pelagos is a bargain and I believe will appreciate in future. Love your channel, Jenni.

Thank you, great informative video.

Superb watch ZENITH...I have the feeling that is a vintage watch, but new. Very successful design!

El Primero, still one of the nicest movements out there and as an alternative to Rolex also a Seamaster.

I keep hearing about wait times - last fall I all my AD for a 114060 and he not only had one in stock but held it for me for a week until I could get in to his store to pick it up and pay. I had not prior relationship with him and was treated great. When things get back to normal I want a 36mm OP watch and will go back to him for that watch.

Hi is it possible to make a video about Breitling, and is it recommend for purchase? Thx.

Nice one Jenni it was only last year the whole Rolex community said the new Zenith was a copy of the Daytona. Glad you have more sense than them and gave the watch the credit it deserves The sea master is one of my favourites as is the Railmaster

I love Zenith, their new defy is so underrated

The Zenith is an amazing watch. Sadly any time I put aside an amount for one it ended up going to a... Rolex lol. The issue is cost not price. Every Rolex I have is today worth more used than I bought them for. They cost me zero to wear. The zenith will lose 40% of its value in a day.

Hi Jenni i love your videos can you please tell me exact model of Zenith which you showed in the video thank you

The Zenith El Primero is my favourite chronograph and my ultimate goal