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I love your channel Ben, you have been gone too long!

Love my spaghetti watch … weird how it’s dark outside yet the watch says it’s 10.30 am 😊-

Wow, a lot of time and effort gone into this video. Thorough, detailed and great analysis. Nothing sloppy about this KZfaqr. You deserve all the subscriptions you get. Congrats

The 150 dollar Orient Bambino is actually beautifully built. It's not only better than a 500 dollar DW, it even holds it's own against a 700 dollar Atlantic. I bought a rose-gold 37 mm Bambino for my wife and it is exquisite in detail, perfectly sized and with an accuracy of +/- 3-4 seconds a day, which is nothing short of Swiss-worthy. So, comparing the DW to the Bambino as if the latter were just barely decent is an affront to the Japanese brand.

There are reviews. Then there are Ben's Watch Club "Watchumentaries". Nicely done.

That Parnis automatic is amazing. Not only are the specs outrageous for the price, it's actually quite good-looking too. And the movement is better decorated than anything under $500.

Another home run, Ben. Love your reviews of the less expensive end of the watch market. You make 45 minutes pass quickly. Keep it up.

Ben, thanks for taking the time and efford to put this together, man, Im sure it couldn't have been easy! Very well done, indeed: informative, detailed, honest and interesting as well. 43 minutes flew by before I knew it.

Great list, Ben. I appreciate the research. Another suggestion in this vein would be the Timex American Documents series. Handsome watches with a clean, minimalist design. Features a great backstory (for anyone who might care) as it's entirely US made except for the movement. Pricey for a quartz watch, but I managed to get one on sale for just under $300 USD.

This might be one of your greatest videos yet, Ben! Really love all the pieces you put into it. I have so many friends that are into the "Minimalist" style and I was struggling to come up with all the affordable options, and you literally just release this video!

The seagull ST17 is not a half-bad movement for the price, I’ve had a couple. If you want a mechanical sub-seconds, they are good for the price. They are actually based on the Miyota 8-series so the DNA of the ST17 is reliable by design.

The Junghans Max Bill was always my grail watch. However, I was always skeptical due to the hardlex crystal. Now, they have added sapphire, but they also increased prices massively. Even the quartz version costs about 800 €. The Automatic 1300 €. That's out of my budget. So I desided to go for a more affordable option. I knew about Junkers, but unfurtonally they do not come in 38mm. I didn't now about Sternglas. But after this video, I will definitly go for the Sternglas Neos Quartz. Bauhaus design, 38mm, Sapphire Glas, 6mm thickness and an accurate switz made Ronda movement. At a fair price of 200 €. Thanks Ben

Yes... At first I consider buy a watch... I look at DW... Then saw many reviews... Then I bought Timex weekender Fairfield and Casio MTP instead.

I recently covered the minimalist space in my collection with a vintage 1977 Omega Constellation Quartz 191.0010, and it has made me think a lot. Granted, it’s pre-owned, so many first-time buyers won’t go into that space, but it’s a Swiss big brand piece for less of the price of a “fashion watch” with a ton of horological significance. The lack of a seconds hand makes me not being bothered about the alignment of its quartz movement, and all in all it quickly became the dressier piece in the collection. And to top it off, the research and time I put into finding more about it made me learn and have fun.

Great video on a wide-ranging variety of watch options. Thanks for the continued high quality, Ben!

I'd add the Seiko SUR369 / 373 / 375 / 377 series. 40mm, titanium case and bracelet, sapphire crustal, and a nice accurate quartz movement. Right around $250 USD depending where it's purchased.

I hope you have been well Ben. Always great to see your excellent videos. Especially valuable about this video is it's covering of a style of watch that is not very popular among watch enthusiasts but very popular among people in the market for a watch in general. Mainly young men. Having this large selection of high quality/value pieces shown to them is very helpful. Best regards.

Fantastic video. Loved the Sternglass and the Sea-gull 6100 - neither of which I had seen before.

Great video, I started my watch journey just over a year ago and thanks to videos like this I managed to avoid watches like affordable fashion watches that are overpiced chinese crap. Keep doing great job Ben

Some really great options Ben, to think what is available for less than 'fashion' brand prices at far better quality really is astounding. From the many options that were on the list I'd probably look at the Orient and Tissot models. My experience with Tissot has so fa been very good over the years, I've yet to try an Orient but the reviews have been very good and are consistently recommended by trusted reviewers like yourself. Another one that I'd not looked at was the Citizen Axiom, that one will be worth checking out in the flesh assuming they don't all sell out now this video is released. I've had Eco Drive Citizen watches for nigh on a decade and they have all been very good, even the ones with mineral crystals on have lasted very well. Many thanks for sharing.

I picked up a Naos automatic back when Sternglas crowd funded it, so the price was very good. With the white dial and narrow bezel 38mm looks very large. I wish they produced a 36mm version though I wouldn't buy one at current prices.

You have done it again with another piece of quality content. This makes the period of absence worth it.

I recently bought the SEIKO SUR307 in silver and love this watch. Dressy, but also a little bit sporty. It has 10 bar WR, slim 8,4 mm thickness, saphirecrystal, lumiBrite and a wonderful sunburst dial. Got it for 180 Euro recently, what a bargain! Only Downside is the bracelet, which I might switch in the future. Other than that I am very happy. Had a Timex Fairfield before, but was never really happy with that watch as I am now with this SEIKO (also available in other color options like black and blue btw)

I wish everyone could see your vids. The way you shit on DW & MVMT is priceless 🤣🤣🤣🤣

A great presentation - very rich in content.

Wow, I love Sternglas, but have never seen the Tero. It is PERFECT for me. I hunted it down and bought the last one from an online store! Can't wait oh boy

Top 3 for me are the Galli, presage and Bambino. Can't go wrong with any of these 3, some other good ones on the list though

The green Timex Galli S1 is stunning!

I've watched so many of your videos this past week and I just love how you show off the watches. It's all done with such great camera work. I'd actually love it if you could make a video some time showing people how to take nice pictures/videos of their watches like you do.

holy shit 40 mins,I'm getting my snacks ready

The Nixon Timeteller in gold with the green face was the first watch I bought as an adult, with the profits from my first freelance job no less so it's got sentimental value for me. I went for Nixon having grown up loving the Tony Hawk's video games which heavily featured Nixon advertising so the brand felt nostalgic and "more me". I loved the design and I still enjoy it now. It's got me compliments over the years and it's still ticking away strongly! Having bought a couple of Seiko 5's since, I might test it out in the pool on holiday this year as I hadn't even considered the 100M resistance and I can make it my "holiday watch" to get some more use out of it.

I like when a person speaks well and is very clean. Subscribed! Absolute amazing presentation!

Wow, I forgot about that Timex Galli! I need to take a look at that again.

Incredible range of reviews, the only negative being the soundtrack, which personally I would switch off if it were an option. Otherwise an impressive amount of detailed information on a comprehensive range of beautiful and affordable watches. Great stuff.

Do not buy Braun copycats from Junghans: get the iconic ones like the AW10 and the AW50 Designed by Deitrich Lubs and Dieter Rams in 1989 (8:24), which really are icons of design, being in display at MoMA

Fantastic video, very extensive and well detailed. Congrats... I think I've never seen a video so well planned and executed for watches on a budget.

This is the best collated video of affordable, subtle, stylish watches I've ever seen 👍 Thank you !

What about Fossil , Ben? Are you gonna break that one commenter's heart who's been wanting to hear your thoughts on Fossil and how it's better than Seiko? (As if you didn't make a video already about how there are better watches in AliExpress compared to their most popular watch)

I find the most difficult watch to find these days is the elusive Spaghetti Scametti. Is there a waiting list, anyone know a link?

This is the best rundown of affordable, stylish watches that I've ever seen. Many thanks!

Like many reviewers You are extremely biased and rate sapphire well above mineral. They are both good at resisting scratches. None of mine have scratches. The difference is in the fact that while sapphire is tough it's prone to shattering. Mineral does not shatter in the same way and is tougher and I personally prefer it..

I used to worked for Zeon, they designed the watches in the UK. They then (at the time and to my knowledge) had them made in China. Zeon is part of the Herald group. Zeon make various brands of watch under license. They are make the supermarket/ store brand watches.

Nice to see you back!! As usual, excellent quality video!!

This is one beefy boy of a video. Love it!

Congratulations for your videos and for your description!! This one is exactly what I needed!

Another quality video as always Ben! Have wondered, what’s your opinion on the Timex Marlin 34mm reissue? As a watch KZfaqr who airs towards the smaller wrist sizes it would seem like a perfect fit for your channel, but I’ve only seen you mention it in passing. In terms of budget dress watches it’s been the go to in my collection and it’s a low key strap beast, looking great on a nato, Zulu and a mesh bracelet as well as the standard leather. It’s also pretty much one of the only ways to get vintage styling without the risks of vintage watches.

This video is an absolute GODSEND It's like you've hacked my brain and read exactly what all my preferences are

Glad you brought up Timex... I know they get their fair share of shit, which while deserved in a number of cases, but they make decent product for the asking price. I feel like they're the American equivalent to Casio in many ways, both storied brands with lots to offer those searching the lower end of the price bracket, but Timex just doesn't have the same level of goodwill..

At last, thank you Ben! You're my favourite watch youtube channel!

Iron Annie was a nickname given by the allies to the ju 52. Really enjoyed the video (as always)

Can vouch for the Nixon Timeteller, often overlooked but a great watch!

34:14 nooooooo I thought I was cool for finding this and seeing no one else did. Now that more than 5 people know of its existence seiko is gonna discontinue it 😭😭😭

Great video, very accurate analysis. In my 4.5 years in the game as a watch collector and enthusiast, I collected a lot from amzwatch I was thinking I was able to get a blue SD but I'm not vip enough, but I'm not giving up. Hehe. Great video.

Surprised you didn’t mention Lilienthal Berlin from Germany. I’ve had their L1 for a few years and love it.

But what about Spaghetti Scameti? I hear they have an excellent minimalist design.

Love from India❤❤ big fan bro👍👍👍

This was an epic episode! Thank you Ben for all your work and research!

Jesus Christ he's finally back!

This is just what I needed! My favorite style of watch besides dress watches.

Aw10 evo is interesting, would like to see and compare with other braun watches.

I'm a big watch fan collector...my first watch at age 10 was a Sears sports divers....then Seiko caught my interest in the 70s commercials...now I own Citizen solar😢 watches.....great video n all true 👍

Great topic thanks for the Braun refresh

Tip for chromed brass cases, get cheap ceramic coating and apply a coat every 6 months/1 year depending on usage and wear. It really helps. Or clear nail polish

Great vid right up to the point you mentioned Parnis. Please don't buy these. Pot luck central so it will likely be faulty.

We missed you Ben!

Welcome back sir!

Just what we need Ben a man that knows his stuff and passes it on so that new people to our hobby don't get ripped off

20:41 I like Nixon as they don’t pretend to be what they’re not, and end up a better value. They novelty watches a super fun too! 20:41

Feel like you missed the Casio oceanus offerings in this list

Anyone got any recommendations for a watch with a black disk and orange rubber strap colour way?

lol the watches to avoid chapter is just blurred

one of the most useful videos about affordable watches ever! Thanks Ben!

I am waiting for my minimalist watch from DW. Loving your channel💯

Surprised to not see Junghans on a list of sub-$500 Bauhaus. Been loving the Milano Solar I picked up at the end of 2022.

Bro i really like ur videos

Great list and vid ❤❤❤👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽but u forgot the timed easy reader😢😢😢

I have two Nixon Time Tellers. They´re just cool and fun. And very affordable.

Would you still recommend the Casio Ltp sapphire?This is the only choice i get in my country.Why it was discontinued tho?

Review the Casio mtp-b125 best watch in the 100 doaller price range

I got a Titoni impetus with an eta 2892 A movement for $450. And wonderful citizen ecos for $300

Great video! By the way, what do you think about bering watches?

Great work!

Hey Ben, just found your channel , currently drowning in watch review videos trying to find answers to a predicament. I'm looking for a cheapish 50$ish watch, salt waterproof, that allows me to time my beach runs in intervils easily, so 2min alarm timer function. ( this is to inform me to run and then to walk, trying to build up to a 5k, dont like bring my phone ) . After my run i get in the sea and thats why i need it water proof. If the watch could some how tell me the tide times that would be swell... but i dont really need that function. Recently enjoyed a few of your videos and you seemed like a fella that might just know the answer to this water proof , alarm timer function question of the top of your head. Tought id chance my arm and ask . If not, no worries, peace 👍

KZfaqr Channel is the best.

Love this channel ..Thank you for this video

Love the Georgio Galli Timex piece. However I cannot pay almost $1k for a Timex. It's a sickness I have.

these all look amazing, thank you for sharing this information, I always was wondering for alternatives for some of these brands. Curious, I been looking for a watch that would fit my wrists, they are on the kinda on the big side, but while I would love to get a Casio watch, most of the wrist bands are kinda for more narrow wrists, and I have no idea how to go about measuring or which can fit, if any at all.

Ben I just love how you acculate this timepieces

Glad you're back!

That is a fantastic looking/bargain watch, it's enough to give a bloke Parnis envy.

Hi Ben! Would you consider reviewing a Bering watch? I fell in love with this brand, and I think Bering deserves your attention. These watches are of great quality, and their minimalist style is beyond everything I’ve seen before. Thanks a lot, and greetings from The Netherlands!

Another great video. Ben, what do you think about Ralph Christian watches?

Ben, great video as usual. My only critique to your channel is you should do more content.

Excellent video. Something I can send to anyone looking to join the ranks of watch collectors.

Looks like Ben is on a mission to get the fashion watch buyers into a much better space :D

Casio MTP V002L models, extremely cheap but great looking

Huge fan of the Edifice EQB 1000/1100 series. All AP designs, sub $500 prices BT connections. For Armitron, look at their Atlas models. Surprisingly decent watches. Sub $100 prices.

Is that street in York?

Could you review Corniche watches, they seem like actually quite good rather cheap watches with an actual backstory/theme. I've been seeing a lot of ads on these recently. One of them reminds me of the seagull chronograph