5 Awesome Watches for Less Than $500 / £400

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This week I pick out 5 of my favourite watches that were bought for less than $500 (£375), and tell the story of each one - how and why I bought them and what makes them special.
At this price point you are capturing some of most exciting new micro brands, and you are guaranteed something surprising and eclectic. And guess what? No long waiting times or AD preferential lists.
Episode includes:
Why have cheaper watches in your collection?
5 profiles of watches less than $500
Chapters:
00:00 Edinburgh Watch Company opening message
00:14 Hello and welcome
01:01 Titles
01:08 Why do I buy cheaper watches?
02:25 Wrist Watch Check - Patek Philippe Nautilus 5726
03:01 Studio Underd0g Watermelon
05:51 Undone Calavera Neon
08:29 Lorier Hydra
10:28 Helm Komodo
12:55 Brew Watch Metric Retro Dial
14:31 Summary
15:03 Thanks for watching
15:25 Closing titles
Each week, your host, Damian will reveal another watch from his collection and talk about its history, the buying story, its design, movement, value and allure. You’ll get an unboxing, stats, sumptuous visuals, and, most importantly - enthusiasm, information, and a real-world view from someone who actually owns these watches.
Thank you for watching
**NOTE - all watches featured are NOT kept at home addresses - they are safely locked up in bank vaults. **
Special thanks
Channel sponsor - Jonathan @ Edinburgh Watch Company - 0131 564 0024
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Additional pr images © 2021 Lorier
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Komodo dragon image © Nicholas Hinks
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@CJB420 2 жыл бұрын

12:12 I like the 300 mm of water resistance :D Jokes aside, great video

@bobmclennan1727 Жыл бұрын

That Brew Metric is STILL tough to find at retail even a year later. I had a chance to pick one up at Wind-Up Watch Fair's Brew booth this summer and am kicking myself for not pulling the trigger.

@sledge6693 Жыл бұрын

I love Brew & Studio Underd0g really great style of watches. The only one I would suggest for this list would be the Baltic MR01 watch, vintage look & at $545 doesn't break the bank.

@TheWatchGuysTV Жыл бұрын

Good choice, Sledge

@gen2-x364 2 жыл бұрын

The Watermel0n watch has watermelon seads for the hour markers.....nice touch as well.

@iandavidson99 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing a watch vid for us normos!

@TheWatchGuysTV 2 жыл бұрын

Any time!

@parky5329 2 жыл бұрын

Surprised the Helm only has 300mm of water resistance! 🤔😂

@jeanlefranc3817 2 жыл бұрын

It’s one millimeter per dollar.

@cnaarndt 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Damien, a fun episode thanks for showing viewer's special watches. I would have loved to submit my watch, but somehow missed the message. Any chance you'll do this again, and if so how do I submit?

@jon.steele 2 жыл бұрын

Variety you say, Damien "Hold my beer..." Great selection, first two really appeal to me :)

@terryfenner8142 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this episode Damian, thank you for highlighting the fun and design value in micro-brands at this price point… this is going to be my focus for 2022… 👌🏻

@TheWatchGuysTV 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@ozeskiman 2 жыл бұрын

Another great episode from Damien.. this time he brings out the "cheaper " watches in his fabulous collection. No Rolex or Patek watches in this line up. But all are worthy to own. He enthuses over the crazy Day of The Dead, with its luminous dial. Who doesn't want a watch with a skeleton guitar player on the back? The funky Watermelon would look cool by the pool, but the pick, for me, is the Brew, which unfortunately sold out a while ago. Damien has led me down another rabbit hole...

@TheWatchGuysTV 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Tony

@markcady6882 2 жыл бұрын

Loving this, there does seem to be lots of these micro brands so it’s great to see and more importantly hear about real experiences with them. I’m a big fan on Panzera Damian, worth checking them out… similar prices to what you’ve shown today…. I love the Brew watch best, will be checking them out for sure

@JasonTheWatchGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Some brilliant choices, I really wanted to get the Studio Underdog in for review, that watermelon dial is amazing

@TheWatchGuysTV 2 жыл бұрын

It really is!

@morgan97475 2 жыл бұрын

Nice collection there.

@watches6340 2 жыл бұрын

Another great informative video Damian

@peterspaepen2861 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks great vid like allways, I have three of the 5 in my collection, I am into affordable micro brands, the Brew I picked up after your review of it, get on a wait list and it came begin November it is awesome….. thanks, regards🇧🇪

@TheWatchGuysTV 2 жыл бұрын

👍👍

@jakabukovnik8876 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video Daminen! Would love to see more affordable watches.

@TheWatchGuysTV 2 жыл бұрын

Noted!

@martinbowen9928 2 жыл бұрын

Great video bravo! Some great stuff here - the melon is a must have for me . Let’s see more like this please.

@philspencelayh5464 2 жыл бұрын

Left cold by Patek and Rolex, these were more interesting, and you can actually buy them!

@TheWatchGuysTV 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly - I thought this would be a useful episode to do.

@renatorocha8274 2 жыл бұрын

You should try and by the new horage superseed. I am in love with it but unfortunately it is a bit out of my possibilities at the moment but they look very well bilt and you get a serious piece watchmaking for a reasonable price

@arthurosborne2445 2 жыл бұрын

Another good video

@jeremyestevinho9425 2 жыл бұрын

It’s cool to discover new brands I’m in love with the studio underdog, I have to wait now for have one Tanks

@TheWatchGuysTV 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in love too

@GoBrosb 2 жыл бұрын

That was a refreshing change; cheers, Damian. Very interested in a video about a slightly higher price bracket too. Personally I like REC, especially their RJM Bluebird which has a section of Spitfire wing in it. Like me, I trust you're getting excited by the imminent release of the Nezumi x Ruf 2.0 Yellowbird?

@TheWatchGuysTV 2 жыл бұрын

Of course I am :)

@watchmebuytime8456 2 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on your Doxa range? It's a brand I've been following and soon to be pulling the trigger on one of their subs. Keen to learn your thoughts on this brand and their exciting, colourful dive range. 😀

@TheWatchGuysTV 2 жыл бұрын

I'll try and prioritise it - just for you 👍

@martinboulden3540 2 жыл бұрын

These micro brands are all very exciting.

@mikewalker7021 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Damien another fantastic video and one I can definitely relate to as microbrands are my thing " I don't have the funds for your luxury pieces I wish I did". The ordering has changed at Helm though since you purchased one as of last December as so many people couldn't pick one up after they became so popular. They now have a wait list you sign up to but its honestly harder to pick one up than a Rolex I signed up straight away but I waited 8 months to get a Khuraburi and I still have at least another 5 months to wait for my Komodo they are quite literally the Rolex of the microbrand world. Brands I would highly recommend to you are Direnzo, Straton, Baltic, Second Hour, NTH, Mitch Mason and Zelos.

@TheWatchGuysTV 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice, Mike

@mikefry5704 2 жыл бұрын

Great vlog great watches enjoy them all. Enjoy

@TheWatchGuysTV 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers, Mike

@cschell001 2 жыл бұрын

Damien, I saw a post you made questioning your decision to make this type of video. When I was notified by KZfaq that you posted the video, I went to see what it was about and knew it wasn't for me by the title. My Seiko watches tend to fill this category and the last thing I need is more watches in this price range. It took quite a while to reduce my number in this range to just a few. So, after your prompting I went back and watched. I always enjoy your videos and the backstory as to how you decided to add the particular piece. You have spoiled us with some great and stunning watches. That being said, I find none of these watches to be either interesting or appealing. You would be safe frequenting the dodgiest areas with one of these on your wrist. The mugger would probably run away while shielding his eyes. The Day of the Dead watch has a certain appeal, but it being a chronograph is just too much. Just posting this comment to help with the KZfaq numbers game. Not looking for any reaction.

@TheWatchGuysTV 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@Fahrenheit1407 2 жыл бұрын

So much elitism in the watch hobby, Jesus

@MyRetroWatches 2 жыл бұрын

You have actually surprised me with some of your choices there. You almost have as much bonkers tastes as I have! I do like the 80s retro one but using a Seiko VK with a ticking subdial… I never understand why Seiko make a mecaquartz that gives you a smooth tick chrono hand which is usually only a 30 minute chrono. They should really make the standard second hand the smoother one or do away with it completely and make the chrono a 12 hour function. Still surprised you don’t own a Straton, Or do you?

@lawrencecurtis812 2 жыл бұрын

That was a change! But not one watch I didn’t like. I would happily wear them all. Thanks Damien for another interesting episode.

@cliffjames9275 2 жыл бұрын

Another selection from the watchguys oozing with the true enthusiast's enthusiasm, sumptuous stuff indeed, kerching!... 👉⌚👌

@TheWatchGuysTV 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly

@y0shi556 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful watermelon watch that's my fave here

@TheWatchGuysTV 2 жыл бұрын

Good choice

@jonathantennantphotography2869 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Will any of these appreciate in value :-) .

@TheWatchGuysTV 2 жыл бұрын

I would say the watermelon is likely - it depends on how many are made

@paulangeloff400 2 жыл бұрын

An Oceans 11 reference right at the start of the video. I’m all in!!

@TheWatchGuysTV 2 жыл бұрын

Always

@Fahrenheit1407 2 жыл бұрын

Have you ever checked out Mr Jones watches? Cool cheap watches with really fun dials

@TheWatchGuysTV 2 жыл бұрын

Actually I think I just had a look at some of those - v cool some of them.

@Fahrenheit1407 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheWatchGuysTV Yeah for sure, their new ferris wheel one is gorgeous

@riyadsquash 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have a tissot PRX powermatic? Hot watch of this summer!

@TheWatchGuysTV 2 жыл бұрын

No I don’t - not heard of that one

@riyadsquash 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheWatchGuysTV surprising! defnitely give it a look kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h514jMyI0JORcac.html&ab_channel=TeddyBaldassarre

@Dannycrm 2 жыл бұрын

Have you considered starting up your own micro brand?

@TheWatchGuysTV 2 жыл бұрын

I have, but others do it far better

@Dannycrm 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheWatchGuysTV One person's better is another's worse.

@marklatjes7829 2 жыл бұрын

300 millimeter water resistant? That's not very spectaculair .

@fooey9696 2 жыл бұрын

you make me spend all my money!

@TheWatchGuysTV 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry

@drjenschn 2 жыл бұрын

I like your show, but the Studio Underdog makes me cringe on so many levels...

@TheWatchGuysTV 2 жыл бұрын

No idea why, it's awesome

@drjenschn 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheWatchGuysTV I get that it's unusual and fresh, but somehow not my cup of tea by a long stretch ;) Love the ST-1901 despite its reputation, though, and the upcoming desert sky seems a bit more agreeable to me.

@paulangeloff400 2 жыл бұрын

Ha ha video on affordable watches. Wrist check $80 k. 🤪

@TheWatchGuysTV 2 жыл бұрын

👌