Best Value Accurate & Chronometer Watches - COSC, METAS, High Frequency Quartz, & MORE

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In this video, I'll take a look at some of the best value propositions for watches with impressive levels of accuracy. We'll focus on mechanical watches with certifications from governing bodies like COSC and METAS but also include a few high-frequency quartz options with impressively-tight daily ranges of deviation. What do you guys think of this list? Is accuracy a big deal for you when it comes to your watch-collecting habits?
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@Laz_Arus Жыл бұрын

In the first year of ownership of my Bulova Lunar Chronometer (96B258) it gained 2.2 seconds! In the second year, it gained an additional 4.8 seconds. Those 262 Khz quartz calibres are the real deal.👍

@Johnfsu Жыл бұрын

How long does the battery last you?

@marc7983 Жыл бұрын

I have one, it gets more comments than other watches I own at 10 times the money. Doesn’t wear too big. Would never sell it.

@markhor1988 Жыл бұрын

I have one but I always feel it’s big on my wrist lol

@Laz_Arus Жыл бұрын

@@Johnfsu I'm in my 3rd year of ownership and haven't needed to change the battery yet.

@claytonmedders6907 Жыл бұрын

Is it your every day wear? I have the 98A186 ( black case) and it’s such a nice watch I only wear it on special occasions.

@kungula 10 ай бұрын

my Citizen CB-0021-57 E ( Eco drive, radio controlled ) is the most accurate watch I have, and also the cheapest. I did not not need to adjust the time, or the date since I bought it in 2016 for less than Euro 350. It always shows the correct time. Accuracy is quite important to me and I am not sure if with my other automatic watches from Longines and Mido which loose more than 2 seconds a day make me really happy.

@baze3SC Жыл бұрын

I think many people don't realize that: 1) even low-grade movements can be regulated to COSC standards, it's just that nobody pays for the official stamp, 2) there's no such thing as a COSC watch. The certificate only applies to movements. The watch assembly and casing is going to have some impact and so will the fact that the watch is not worn in completely controlled conditions (unpredictable position, temperature, humidity and so on). -10/+10 seconds a day is completely within norm but it's more convenient if the watch runs a bit faster so that you can use hacking seconds to correct it.

@samlee2562 Жыл бұрын

An honourable mention to all the radio controlled watches out there which synchronize with atomic clocks every evening 👌 my Casio lineage radio solar is a $200 perpetual neverending champ 💪

@steveb4012 Жыл бұрын

The Longine Conquest VHP would haVe been a good inclusion for this video.

@thorodinson376 Жыл бұрын

I've had my SMP for about 6 months. Went on vacation last week and at the beginning I set it to the new state time. Went on 4 planes, offroading (constant hard vibrations), in water, in sun, in a sauna and after 5 days it didn't gain or lose even 1 second. Phenomenal.

@jolness1 Жыл бұрын

My SMP runs reliably at +5spd. On or off the wrist, no matter the temp. My Aqua Terra runs with it .1-.2spd and my sub is similar to the AT. .2spd on an 8800 is very good, they tend to be a little less accurate than the 8900

@chriscon8463 Жыл бұрын

My BB58 is like kind of like that; it runs slightly fast on my dresser & slow on my wrist. It seems to even out though…it’s 2 seconds ahead now after about a month. It’s crazy!

@lowresqueso Жыл бұрын

Been looking for this exact video for a while! I find chronometer certification fascinating and had no idea how many different options there were at various price ranges. Thanks as always!

@ge48421 Жыл бұрын

I picked up a Bulova Precisionist 96B257, which has a high accuracy quartz movement and beats a very smooth 16 times per second. It's also 100m water resistant. The kicker was that Amazon's price briefly dropped to $206 (+ tax). It's not the prettiest watch, but it's a decent everyday wear one which you only have to set twice a year or so unless you cross time zone boundaries. If you really cannot stand inaccurate timekeeping I'd suggest a radio controlled watch. You have a choice of long wave radio, Bluetooth, or GPS.

@Geronimo1246 Жыл бұрын

Christopher Ward's newest Sandhurst is a well priced chronometer too.

@waynesellers4078 Жыл бұрын

I personally think the Cranwell is the pick of that line but they are basically the same watch with a different dial.

@stenut2895 Жыл бұрын

I think I got lucky. My invicta pro diver with the Seiko NH35 is running at plus 4 seconds a day. For a £70 watch I’m more than happy.

@kaushiks3134 Жыл бұрын

FC’s COSC certified Highlife is of great value for money too!

@jbjb-li2wx Жыл бұрын

I got into watches about a year ago. I've been buying entry level Swiss automatics (Tissot and Hamilton). Now I'm thinking about a vintage Omega Seamaster (either a "Calendar" or small seconds hand from 50s-60s) and a Longines Hydroconquest (41mm ceramic bezel) for my next two watches. At first I wasn't sure I'd like wearing a watch everyday but now I am obsessed. I've become a total Watch Guy. A year ago a watch was just a watch to me but now I have come to appreciate so much more about them. A year ago I also got into scotch. Next cigars. I'm becoming a proper gentleman. 😁

@cle_roknn3742 Жыл бұрын

Very surprised you missed the Longines VHP line. I’ve got the GMT version and it’s spot on, even better than my Lunar Pilot before I sold it. You also missed the Citizen Chronomaster, it’s also a very accurate watch. Overall it’s a great list and has listed watches I never thought of….

@dzyknior4977 Жыл бұрын

Yeah good call . At -+5 seconds per year with perpetual calendar and corrects itself after suffers shocks and has 6 month power reserve if battery dies. Its a pity Longines don't use this movement in other lines apart from the VHP

@bislaobalanquit9464 Жыл бұрын

For almost a year now, everytime I get the urge to buy a new watch I always check your channel! As usual, great content!

@docreggiefirefox4811 Жыл бұрын

Love the looks of the Omega Seamaster Aquatera....first time I learned that there are GS that are quartz. Such an informative content. More power to you Teddy.

@fark69 Жыл бұрын

Aqua Terra is quickly becoming the watch I want to save up for / buy after achieving my other financial goals

@vitmat7779 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for review Teddy B., I enjoy your knowledge and expertise, best regards, your fan

@drnick40 Жыл бұрын

Tudor BB58. Mine is +0.2 spd. That’s what I call accuracy per dollar sweet spot. The Ranger has the same movement, but no bezel, no 200m water resistance. And the BB58 is just plain gorgeous in comparison.

@peasantstimekeeper Жыл бұрын

another very informative vidoe! some great mentions!

@immanuelanthierens789 Жыл бұрын

The FC Highlife cosc is also A very good competetor

@Nefville Жыл бұрын

I recently tried on that 37mm Spirit and it really is one of the best watches I've ever held in person in the $5000 range and it costs HALF of that. Its absurdly good, its the *Lamar Jackson of watches. Its on my list for sure.

@ramanandvutukuru681 Жыл бұрын

Hi Teddy, Firstly, Love your content. A huge thanks to you and your team in educating budding watch enthusiasts and driving them in the right direction. I just wanted to get your thoughts on the Longiness Ultrachron given that is a high beat caliber with a certain level of bragging rights to accuracy and good heritage

@hbalazs931 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great video! And very interesting topic for me… I have had watches since I was a little child and when I only had quartz, I did not care about the accuracy at all. It wouldn’t make sense to, as they were of course just… accurate. When I bought my first mechanical timepiece ironically it became more important for me to have my watches as accurate as possible, I even log the accuracy data from time to time. That lead me to get a COSC certified chronometer (a newer version of the Tissot Ballade, also on your list), and now I got an Omega Speedmaster Professional with the METAS certified 3861 caliber - this is just amazing, very very accurate. And the funny part is that after I started to write the accuracy down, I realized that one of my older quartz models is just extremely accurate. Other quartz watches gain or lose some small time, 10-20 seconds a month or so, but this remained fully accurate in a 2 month timeframe. So I googled it and the ETA caliber inside is actually really accurate. Considering the very much friendly price and the overall very nice aesthetics (i bought it in the first hand because it was one of the most beautiful chronographs that I have seen so far until that point) I think that watch also deserves to be mentioned - at least in the comment section. It is the Claude Bernard Classic (1002)

@HisMajesty99 Жыл бұрын

Those Omegas look too good 🔥🔥🔥

@angelopepe6016 Жыл бұрын

This is a subject that is most certainly of interest. If you need a high accuracy watch, for whatever reason, then it's great to know of the options that are out there. I'm a stickler for accuracy! Teddy, your video was well received! Great job!

@susokraut3169 11 ай бұрын

Very informative video! Since I care a lot about precision, also at automatic watches, I have encountered several of those mentioned here as well. Great selection!

@scottym.9077 Жыл бұрын

I bought a Formex Essence 43 with green dial last year as my first “serious” watch. I absolutely love it. I get the “nice watch” comment a lot more than I expected, but other watch enthusiasts are always very curious about it. I’ve never run into a one else in person who has seen one before. Always a great conversation starter.

@canconap Жыл бұрын

Video levels up the conversation about watches. I would like one with a deep deep investigation of calibers. Gracias!

@BAF605 Жыл бұрын

Longines make nice HAQ watches and Citizen's "The Citizen" range are down to a few seconds a year also.

@seanmarietta9059 Жыл бұрын

For myself, accuracy is a sign of quality. That is why I have become a fan of Grand Seiko.

@waterfordrs22 Жыл бұрын

I’m not an accuracy nerd, though I do keep a casual eye and enjoy doing that. Two of my most accurate watches are coincidentally the two watches I wear daily to work. I’ve got a rather physical job. One is a Ball Nightbreaker, the other a Hanhart Pioneer One. Each bought preowned, neither COSC,. The Ball is about as accurate as my METAS certified Omega, about +1/day. The Hanhart might be plus or minus 2seconds per day. It’s nice to have an accurate timepiece, but a well regulated Ball, Sinn I’m sure there are others that regulate a basic SW200 to well within COSC specs, as a typical baseline

@watchandreview9233 Жыл бұрын

Love your content.

@tmoh99 Жыл бұрын

Thought for sure I’d see a Longines VHP or the new UltraChron. Spirit is a great watch too of course. Great video sir!

@kingofpentacles3213 7 ай бұрын

The Squale '1521 Classic-COSC' is also a nice option for

@Aaron-dt9pu Жыл бұрын

Purchased a Ball Engineer III Pioneer. Chronometer certified. It keeps up pretty well, I end up setting it to my phone only like once or twice a week. Love everything about my watch

@silentsnake-qd7xi Жыл бұрын

I have a Bulova Precisionist, and so far it has gone 2 seconds slow in 8 months (insane). It has a 262khz movement, so the second hand sweep is extremely smooth (I think it's about 16 times per second). Also, the watch goes for around $200-$250. Highly recommend.

@cal.3861 Жыл бұрын

Good video. Your the only watch channel that consistently hits on the accuracy of the watches you review. You forgot one watch hat is very accurate and inexpensive…..Longines ultra chron. They are all rated at +1.x sec/day.

@chrisgotti279 Жыл бұрын

Another clutch video Teddy! This guy never disappoints.

@roddunne Жыл бұрын

Some beauties - great to see quartz & automatic. One other sporty option is the Longines VHP... tough as nails too

@mattstringer5828 Жыл бұрын

Kudos for considering the GS Quartz, one of the latest releases is in my future, 200M WR is a nice addition

@Gumby56 Жыл бұрын

Excellent and timely video (no pun intended). Looking at the Grand Seiko and Omega, hmmm🤔

@BoozewithNick Жыл бұрын

Very fun episode, I love your roll-up shows. For your next COSC-focused episode, maybe look at Chris Ward?

@rafaelalbarracin9278 Жыл бұрын

Te felicito porque te has convertido en estos años que te sigo en una verdadera eminencia en relojería, saludos 👍

@russellgutmann7960 Жыл бұрын

Recently bought a Certina Precidrive quartz Chronograph. It’s a mouthful but the watch is COSC certified, jump hour, 1/100th second timing, +- 10 seconds a year, etc. Lightly used and paid well under the $1050 retail. I say this because it is amazing what can be found in lesser known brands 🙌🏼

@MKGamingInvesting Жыл бұрын

Good Video Teddy

@HaonProductions Жыл бұрын

I wish wish wish Mido made that Multifort chronometer in 38mm. Who needs an Aqua Terra?

@renebense Жыл бұрын

You talk about plus or minus 30 seconds a month as the standard accuracy of a sub $500 quartz watch. I tested 30 different quartz watches during 2 months. Price range $100,- to $400,- . 80% of these watches were within plus or minus 5 seconds a month. So that is much more accurate than stated. I am talking primarily about Seiko, Casio and some Ronda movements. So I think it's fair to say that a decent quartz watch will typically operate within plus or minus 1 or 2 seconds a week.

@danielainger8666 Жыл бұрын

Love the Ball Engineer but quite hard too get here in the UK great video.

@anthonystevens8683 Жыл бұрын

All good options Teddy, one that I would have maybe considered for this list is the VHP quartz options from Longines. I don't have one but I would not rule it out in the future.

@gierech Жыл бұрын

That longines Spirit 37mm looks really amazing!

@imilegofreak Жыл бұрын

Hey Teddy, thanks for the videos you put out there to inform us! I finally decided on a watch to start my watch journey with, the Hamilton Jazzmaster Open Heart, and I think a lot of what I know about watches and what helped me decide were your videos. Thanks^^

@TeddyBaldassarre Жыл бұрын

Nice choice! I am flattered that I was able to help. Enjoy the journey of collecting!

@MrDDDD334 Жыл бұрын

@@TeddyBaldassarre hey, why you delete video aboute Vostok Amfibian?

@thorodinson376 Жыл бұрын

Hamilton is a great and frankly and underrated company.

@DNGJustSnakes Жыл бұрын

This was a great vid...you mentioned using a Grand Seiko to set our other watches to...with that idea in mind for those of us who can't or don't want to spend that much money on a watch...maybe a video on the most accurate solar watches...one we could still set other watches to but also never have to replace a battery...

@markwalton8988 Жыл бұрын

Picked up a ballade for $300 about a month ago. Thanks.

@parichayrathod Жыл бұрын

Great collection! Can you give view on Seiko Prospex SRPE09K1

@williamhill7312 Жыл бұрын

Excellent Video

@henkgaas9446 Жыл бұрын

I have the Tissot Ballade COSC and it runs perfectly in the parameters set. I also have a Mido Belluna GMT and it runs to the same COSC specs even though it has no certificate. I bought both for well under €500,-

@GearheadDaily Жыл бұрын

My Lunar pilot was my first watch after a new job, its a great watch and VERY accurate for the price point.

@henryviiifake8244 Жыл бұрын

It's very accurate for _any_ price point. That's kind of it's whole deal.

@chriscon8463 Жыл бұрын

I love that 7-link bracelet on the Zodiac. Looks very comfortable!

@DavidHammer83 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I like watches with high accuracy, the watch main job is telling time so why not make sure to do in the most accurate way. Going with a Longines VHP myself.

@ruilima2023 Жыл бұрын

Exactly the video I needed right now!

@TeddyBaldassarre Жыл бұрын

Glad this was what you were looking for. Thanks for watching!

@MrDDDD334 Жыл бұрын

@@TeddyBaldassarre hey, why you delete video aboute Vostok Amfibian?

@uhrologe2596 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Actually I missed the Bulova precisionist which is even more accurate than the Lunarpilot

@DanielDLParr Жыл бұрын

Love the Ranger. Thank you.

@rameslayer Жыл бұрын

Great topic

@zalsentzer Жыл бұрын

The Bulova is "beloved" -- good play on words, Teddy!

@jolness1 Жыл бұрын

Something to note about GS quartz is that the movement is able to be adjusted for quartz crystal aging over time which is great for its longevity. The sort of quartz watch that will keep time as well for your grandkids as it does for you

@ps3310 Жыл бұрын

Baume & Mercier Clifton ❤

@Dazulolwarrior Жыл бұрын

Thank You for these videos Teddy! I am currently on the way to get the Hamilton Khaki Auto Titanium and I have to thank you for cementing that decision haha

@betog.6229 Жыл бұрын

Where is the VHP? If you mentioned Longines, it seems weird that this line doesn't show up.

@Pal.Cockrum Жыл бұрын

Relatively inexpensive mechanical watches can be accurate. To my surprise the Tissot Gentleman I have runs -8 seconds a week, far exceeding what I expected. Thanks for the content Teddy, another great video 👍

@aravpanwar2431 Жыл бұрын

i like trains

@herbmerced7780 Жыл бұрын

Great choices. I love the AT 38…my wife has one…but I wish the crown was slightly bigger….its hard to wind and set…I would probably got with the bigger model with the small seconds! Fire!

@ryejack Жыл бұрын

Accuracy isn't a huge concern of mine, as long a watch keeps decent enough time, but I do find technology like the GS spring drive to be interesting and appreciate when companies innovate. I think it helps keep the industry fresh and interesting, while giving enthusiasts new technology to explore.

@theaussiewhinger Жыл бұрын

Top notch video my good man. I hate to be one of those "what about the ?" guys, as you do need to limit these videos to less than a few hours! That said, I think the new Longines Ultra-Chron, with the hi-beat 36,000bph movement and special 'cased up' chronometer certification, could fit in this list too.

@DonJuanchito Жыл бұрын

Hey Teddy, for a change of advice, could you share where you buy most of your shirt collections from? They look great quality and materials in the videos👌🏽

@SingleTrackMined Жыл бұрын

I've had a Certina DS Action HAQ chronometer for a couple years. Supposed to be +-10 spy but it's more like 4-5 spy. I use it to set mechanicals by.

@hegemanc Жыл бұрын

I've got the DS-2 Flyback Precidrive. Super accurate and looks great.

@earthworm94 2 ай бұрын

One can "fine tune" a watch's time just by position it differently. My Mido runs about 1s behind if place 12 o'clock up and about 3s fast if placed dial up or wear it. So, if it gets too fast I can just keep it in vertical position and not wear for couple of days to slow it down some.

@TheGrenadier97 Жыл бұрын

The Seiko Dolce is an interesting watch. A well-made small dress watch nowadays is a rare thing, sadly. Can't help think "a hand-winding movement would be great there!", but that quartz movement is very cool.

@moregaijinthanyou Жыл бұрын

This video is 🔥🔥🔥

@MrJohnT Жыл бұрын

Well done.

@davek6854 Жыл бұрын

Those two Omega watches near the end of the video i really liked. and would like to know their style numbers, model numbers. Thanks

@buckethead1411 Жыл бұрын

I have the Seiko Dolce. Set it to the exact second 6 months ago and until now, it has not lost a single second. However this watch isn't for everyone because it's only 33.5mm. I've to add that this watch is so paper thin that it's almost weightless. An incredible watch.

@yusufbest4475 Жыл бұрын

I have this watch too and needed some time to get use to it.. but like my f84w, it is light and a joy to wear..

@buckethead1411 Жыл бұрын

@@yusufbest4475 yes, this watch feels very different because it's built and meant for Japanese, and not for the international market. You are buying not just the watch, but the genuine japanese culture

@hobojesus8183 Жыл бұрын

I've been thinking about going OG for a timepiece and by OG I mean a pocket watch. I see Tissot has some. Do you have any recommendations or current videos on pocket watches? Are there complication pocket watches?

@shambolic23 Жыл бұрын

This guy just knows I'm looking for a bang-for-buck COSC watch right now

@shuycg Жыл бұрын

Mido Commander 1959 Chronometer. 700 euro in Europe, online. You have history, classy design, small size when Mido other models are on the large side, 4hz (smother sweep) as opposed to 3hz that the 80h Chronometers have.

@_Dr.Curious_ Жыл бұрын

Heyyy .... Pls do a video on the new bremont audley .... I think it is one of the best looking dress pieces

@toneswinger Жыл бұрын

I like the mido commander icone cosc watch but couldnt find any so i brought a longines record with black face also cosc pn special

@m.e.zz.e.m6546 Жыл бұрын

Hi Ted, can you please review and talk about Titan watches.

@NoizeTank Жыл бұрын

As a Quartz fan, this list is in sore need of the Citizen Chronomaster and the Longines VHP lines of watches. Citizen literally has the most accurate movement in the world and the VHP is priced very well for being a High Accuracy Quartz watch

@AndrewIsbell Жыл бұрын

The best value in mechanical Chronometers is in used watches from ~20 years ago. Used Omega using 1120 Chronometer (pre-coaxial) movement is the best value

@diecastcars7676 Жыл бұрын

The Aquis Caliber 400 is also a really accurate movement without the COSC certification, even though it is as accurate as if not more accurate then a COSC movement.

@templario9807 Жыл бұрын

A very precise watch is the Hamilton Khaki King (the new version). Also my Casio Efv-100d have an accuracy of -1/+2 second a month (very good for a 100 bucks watch)

@justtom9348 Жыл бұрын

Can’t recommend the Formex Essence 39 enough, I have the MOP dial which is enthralling but the package as a whole is incredible value - everything you could possibly want from a watch it has.

@Ajisaurus 5 ай бұрын

Is Tissot PR100 COSC for real? Is the Gentleman also COSC? I'm eyeing on a USD350 pre-owned PR100 black dial that looks really good but also think the Gentleman looks better, which one should I get?

@MKGamingInvesting Жыл бұрын

Longines Spirit has +1-2seconds a day always

@johnnyarsenault9124 Жыл бұрын

Tissot makes also a Lelocle Chronometer, same as their usual model but: dial face is guilloched (not just pressed as their usual LeLocle model) & COSC certified.

@JasonThigpen Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't say that especially high accuracy is is very high in my priorities when choosing a watch. That said, I do like to have at least one on hand that keeps relatively high accuracy for the convenience of setting others to it. Additionally, I do like for my go to watch to be relatively accurate because sometimes I want to just grab it and go without fussing about with setting it. Thanks for the list :)

@MohammadAWaly Жыл бұрын

We always look at watches through dials and and movements, what about bracelets, clasps, crowns & pushers? The other touch points that complete the watch wearing experience

@nhatpham1705 Жыл бұрын

Hi Teddy, are Auguste Reymond watches reasonable ones worth considering? Couldn't find any info about the brand neither their product review. Thank mate!

@halkennedy6353 Жыл бұрын

Have had an Aqua Terra for 2 years. I continue to be amazed at the accuracy - which is substantially better than the specification. Mechanical watches have come a long way....

@stanleyrogouski Жыл бұрын

My 135 dollar Orient Bambino only gains 2 seconds a day. Best value.

@bigsmooshflopdong33 Жыл бұрын

Citizen caliber 0100 accurate to 1 second a year, or the Citizen chronomaster accurate to 5 seconds a year. I'd say they rival or even beat the Grand Seiko quartz.

@Abhishek-sh6ls Жыл бұрын

Hey Teddy I've been hooked on to your channel lately and would love it if you could check out this Indian watch brand HMT which have Citizen movement. They have some really good mechanical watches which are dirt cheap and probably the cheapest reliable mechanical watches ever made. Recommendation:- HMT Kohinoor/ Pilot/ Himalaya/ Saathi/Jhalak Rajat(no loger available but one of the best HMT ever made)