This is exactly the content I'd love to see more on this channel: less known (jdm) casio/citizen/seiko watches. Every watch channel talks about popular big releases but the catalogues of those 3 companies are so vast, there are tons of hidden gems, especially jdm models.

Great video! Subbed. I can't believe more YT watch reviewers aren't doing more of this kind of thing. I have no hesitation buying direct from Japan (or from China for that matter). I know what I can get away with based on my wrist size and style preferences. We truly live in the era of Peak Watch. Keep up the good work, Dave.

Excellent show. Thank You. I was in Japan in 1966 and bought a Seiko that was paper thin and one that was regular thin copies of a nice French Rectangular watch. The thin one kept bending and Seiko got tired of fixing it, so I had to throw it away. The thicker one I gave to my Father and after he passes away in 1988, I started wearing it myself. Still runs great after maybe 12 batteries and no other maintenance. You CANNOT BEAT A SEIKO!.

The crystal on that Citizen CA0450-57A is amazing. Thanks for sharing.

Great video Dave. Thank you, and thank you to everyone who recommended these pieces, great work. After watching this I picked up on the the Citizen Pandas. Love the silver dial and like you said that beveled crystal wow. I've always been a Citizen fan (I have 4 Promasters now) and can't wait until I get this one. Thanks again for all you do, keep up the great work with the channel and your missionary work.

That Casio Lineage looks awesome! The countdown timer implemented like that is not one I've seen before and is pretty special. The Citizen is my favourite looking watch here though. For the Pilot's watch entries I would check out another Citizen offering in the form of the Citizen NJ0140 series. These are fantastic examples of pilot's watches and can be found for well under $350.

If Citizen ever released that world-timer/GMT in the US they would clean-up. That is such a cool watch. The only reason I can think of for not releasing it here is that someone in management there doesn’t like money. Seriously, the bezel is great, the dial looks great, and the 24hr scale on the deep rehout is so cool.

Thanks Dave! I ordered the casio lineage 2 months back from Discovery Japan Mall. The watch arrived pretty quickly to India without any problems. This is my endgame watch. It has EVERY complication I was looking for, without being digital. I LOVE THIS THING!!!

Only last week I got caught up with the hype around the MoonSwatch and if they were more accessible I'd gone out and purchase one. I'd promised myself not to scratch the itch of watch collecting. The problem was the said MoonSwatch had bought me out into a rash. Luckily, as week unfolded and more details about the watch came out. Then there was the dye leakage problem, also £207 for a plastic watch didn't seem a good idea. Then I watched this video about JDM watches (already own one). It made me have a look at what was on offer. I have now ordered a Citizen, Independent KL8-643-54, which is solar powered, atomic clock regulated, perpetual calendar and 100m water resistant. So thank you very much for helping me not making a terrible mistake and saving me £50. Well that's how I explained the purchase to the wife 😂

Casio Lineage are really great! An analog functional mechanism combined with a laconic, well-designed design and a compact case. Sufficiently high-quality finish of the case, cast bracelet, sapphire crystal and all this for less than $200. Bravo Casio! Thank you for your review, you helped me a lot with choosing a watch.

That Seiko SARV001 is beautiful! I want this watch, but preferred the older version which had a bit different top dial markings and the rotor was gold/brass in color versus silver now.

Beautiful JDM watches! More of these please since your already in Japan and it will be cool to have this on a regular basis.

Love your channel man. I was station up in Misawa for a few years back in 2012. I had the time of my life there. I met some really great locals that are my lifetime friends. I’d do anything to move back there! Beautiful country! Amazing people! America could learn a few things about customer service from them! Love the videos Man! Keep ‘em comming !!

Bought the Casio LIW-M700 based on this review and I could not be more impressed with the watch. Thanks for this recommendation!

Great video Dave. My vote for best aviation inspired watch would be the Certina DS multi-8 available from Joma for under $250. Unbelievable value and specs if a bit large with Breitling vibes

I’ve been thorough all the “cheap” Fliegers. This includes Laco and Dekla. The only one I kept is an Escapement Time 40mm. The downside is the PT5000 but they nailed everything else. Most cheap Fliegers get the proportions of the hands and dial wrong. And the Laco uses a Miyota movement w/ a known stuttering seconds hand problem.

The Orient type b Flieger generation 2 is one of the best pilots watches below 250 USD.

I like Citizen getting some love. I had been a Citizen geek for most of my life! (Then I discovered mechanical watches, and well....) As for pilot watches: Might not fit into your plan, but I just bought a BYOP (Be Your Own Pilot) watch that I really love. Under $210 for a NH35 based watch from a micro-brand maker in Michigan. Worth a look....even if it doesn't fit into your "best of" video.

I am actually flying to Japan in August of this year just to buy a JDM watch,and experience the country as much as I can,and then fly back to Seattle.

I just stumbled on this channel and how glad I am I did!! To the point commenting not wasting time is what most of us like and "Just the Watch" does not disappoint. Thank you for the effort in doing the research that I certainly do not have the time doing myself. I could not hit 'SUBSCRIBE' fast enough...!

When I saw the Casio Lineage I knew I had to get it. I was certainly not disappointed when it arrived. And using Japan Discovery Mall was a very pleasant surprise. Having all the instructions in Japanese added to the experience of having shopped in a Japanese Mall (without the jet lag obviously). Thank you.

Great selection. Glad you included the Citizen GMT suggestion!

Great video, Dave! That SARV is really tempting. Love the JDM focus.

Thanks for the video! This is definitely a hard price point to shop for. Under $500. Looking JDM is definitely a must, you get great value on amazing watches. I hadn't heard of any of these. I do have an Oceanus, and a Citizen AT6080 but I got each of those for close to the $400 mark. I also have a Seiko Spirit, and Seiko Brightz, and the list goes on but for people new into watches who don't know where to start, these lists are gold especially since they're such unique finds.

I'm really glad I found your channel. Finally, I can continue to add to my affordable watch collection. Thanks for the great video.

Received the SARV001 a few days ago for about $170. Beautiful watch and very accurate. More than pleased so far.

Fabulous round up from a different perspective. Thank you!

That Citizen chrono is gorgeous. I love high contrast arms like that.

I bought the SARV001 a few days ago in Tokyo! I hadnt watched this video at the time, i agree with all thats been said! I just love it

I bought the Orient, the 21 jewel grey version, some time ago and I find it to be a VERY nice daily wear watch and I use the inner rotating bezel all the time for timing various things. You wont see it on another wrist outside of Japan, I think. The accuracy is good but it picks up a minute when the main spring winds down. BEWARE, they made 2 versions of this watch....a 21 jewel version and a 22 jewel version. the 21 jewel version has a pusher at the 2:00 for changing the 'day' and does NOT hack or manual wind by the crown. The 22 jewel version lacks the 'day' pusher but has the better, hacking/hand wind ability movement. I enjoy wearing mine very much, and may pick up the one shown in this video at some point as that one has an interesting presence I think.

First of all, I am mostly interested mechanical only watches, but after seeing these videos about Casio Lineage m700. A full analogy display watch without crown, I just knew I had to get it. And I got it, it is currently one of my favourite watch with all quirkiness. So much fun :D

Amazing lineup. That Casio is really impressive and seems highly versatile!

Wow absolutely fantastic post. I love the JDM content. The Citizen is absolutely beautiful and the feature set of the Casio is amazing.

I’ve been looking at a lot of JDM watches recently. Great video!

I have a version of the last watch on your list. I got my Citizen Worldtimer around a decade ago (it has a yellow skeletonized GMT hand) and it's still going strong. I got it cheap off ebay as it was sized to a 16.5 cm wrist, which fit me perfectly. The lume is just okay, and can last through the night. That silver dial Citizen chrono is tempting.

Love this concept for a video. Great stuff🖤

These are all amazing watches. I’d be hard pressed to choose one. Well done!

Great video. I own the JDM Orientstar wz0291el. The stuff in Japan are truly on another level.

Great video! I have the Citizen worldtimer in the black pvd edition and it’s an amazing watch for the price. Regarding affordable pilot’s watches, i’d have to say the Seiko SNA411, but I am also a huge sucker for the Navitimer look.

That Citizen is gorgeous! I'm biased because I love Citizen watches, but that one is very, very nice. That sapphire is crazy!

11.38. That rally strap on this Citizen looks just right, and that's how I'd wear it. Another thing, I think silver dials are really handsome, and the purple tone of the subdials adds a luxurious touch to the whole piece. Very nice.

I love that Seiko SAR V001! Great video.

I'd love more JDM style videos, you just don't know what you dont know. That was a great video, thanks, a really informative and a nice selection. That citizen chrono looks gorgeous!

My personal JDM selection including higher price tag : Seiko SARX055, SARW061, Casion G-Schock DW-5600THB-7JF and DW-5600TGA-9JF. Love them.

Great video bringing out quality watches at affordable prices. Now I'm trying to pickup 3 of these on the used market if I can.

Great vid, loving this series. I'd love a tool watch or retro style vid. Cheers 🍻

Awesome vid and superb finds. My favourite watch vid of the year so far 👍👍

The citizen on that black rally strap looked amazing, It was my favorite.

Brilliant selection of watches!! Thanks for sharing 👍

Great matter-of-fact reviews. Many thanks for these.

Helpful review. Thanks.

That GMT caught my eye. Thanks!

Love these jdm videos. Thanks

Thanks Dave for all the info. Although i like the entire line-up for different reasons, somehow CASIO is my favorite. It is busy in a way but regarding the specifications and original design it is a must have watch.

I’ve watched this video a LOT. Love this idea!

Terrific video, Dave! That Citizen GMT is a killer watch!

The Lineage line are the most underrated watches. Outside hollow end-links on most of them, these are just the best at anything.

Thanks for the video and information Dave!

Love this series of videos. Thanks for sharing with us. For the pilot's (flieger) watch video next week, I would recommend you to look at these watches: Seiko 5 Sports SRPG35K1, Citizen Pilot Leather Automatic NJ0140-25L and Orient Flight Sports Automatic RA-AC0H04Y. There are quite a number of microbrands that produce excellent pilot's watches too but I want to share my thoughts on watches that are easily available.

Ooooo, The Citizen Eco-Drive Chronograph. That's a stunner, thanks Dave

Great set of watches! The last two are my favourite....the last citizen GMT being my most preferred! Looks amazing with awesome capabilities and something I'd love to own myself. Personally I have three watches, a Casio GW5610 square G-Shock, my everyday beater watch that will survive an apocalype. A JDM citizen that quartz with Japan only atomic signal-but I use the Japan signal app off my phone to check in the time....that one I was actually after the citizen mont-bell tough watch but a last minute swing and about a hundred dollar price difference got the one I have....wish I just got the other one sometimes but it's actually a really really nice watch still. Then a Seiko 5 sports automatic with the 4R36 movement...blue dial...changed the cheap bracelet strap to a blue and grey stripe cloth strap...really nice little watch to wear out somewhere, somewhat sporty, but tidy enough for smart casual. I love the Japan market of watches cos they are quality for the money. Thanks for sharing, great content 👍🏻

Great work. Casio and Citizen Chrono pure gold nuggets

I'd vote for the Citizen GMT. Super sweet and functional.

The Citizen Ecodrive solar tech is really clever and perhaps the ultimate in a set and forget watch. Great vid.

My first and only so far is the Citizen Jounetsu Attesa CB3016-51Z. Love the skyline themed dial.

Hello Dave. Great video and information on those watches. If I had to choose my favorites those will have to be the Citizen Promaster Eco Drive Land Series GMT, followed by the CASIO Watch Lineage Radio Solar. Regarding my picks for best pilot watches I give you the following suggestions. I hope you don’t mind the large selection. Seagull 1963 Chronograph (Sapphire Crystal model). Seiko Fightmaster SEIKO Flight Chronograph Steel Black Dial Men's Watch SNA411, Seiko SNK809 (widely considered a field watch but in my opinion as a vet and a pilot I think it looks more like a hybrid between both a field and a pilot’s watch), Seiko Men's SNN241 Stainless Steel Watch with Brown Leather Band. Citizen Eco-Drive Promaster Nighthawk Quartz Men’s Watch, Stainless Steel, Pilot watch, Silver-Tone (Model: BJ7000-52E). Casio Men's EDIFICE Stainless Steel Flight Computer Chronograph Watch EF527D-1AV. AVI-8 Men's AV-4011 Hawker Hurricane Analog Display Japanese Quartz Watch with Leather Band (I recommend you check out the full Hawker Hurricane collection from AVI-8). Orient Pilot RA-AC0H04Y10A, ORIENT Sport Black Dial Black Leather Men's Watch FUNG2003B0, Orient 21-Jewel Automatic Aviator Flight Watch with Woven Nylon Strap #ER2A008D, ORIENT Pilot Automatic Grey Dial Men's Watch RA-AC0H02N10B. Stuhrling Original Men’s Leather Watch - Aviation Watch, Quick-Set Day-Date, Leather Band with Steel Rivets, Men Watch Collection. Islander 39mm Automatic Pilot watch with Black Dial and Sapphire Crystal #ISL-113. Swatch SISTEM ARROW (YIS403). Aristo 3H80 42mm Quartz Pilot's Watch with Sandblasted Case. Laco Zurich 40mm Pilot Quartz Watch #861806. I hope I didn’t overkilled here Dave. Best regards.

Very Good presentation. I enjoyed it and appreciated the info you shared. TY

I want that Casio Lineage just to have a watch where the second hand can tick counter clockwise. That Is awesome. Great video as always, I'd love to see a regular JDM feature every few months? Thanks Dave

You hit it out of the park with this one, Dave!

I bought the Casio 700d. Looking forward to seeing it. The technical features are outstanding. From the same website, discovery mall Japan

Great video!!! Can’t wait for the pilot watches. Laco, archimede, Stowa, etc.

And as usual a Citizen watch's second hand ALWAYS hits those indexes perfectly. Love Citizen!

I got a Seiko Sbtr005-D sometime back from a guy on vacation in NY one of my favorite Seiko watches.

SO LOVE THIS CHANNEL!

Great job with this video!

That Citizen ProMaster Land really reaches out to me. Good vid. Keep at it!

Thank you very much ! love the Casio. And I live in Tokyo too !

Awesome!👍 Thanks for a great video! Really interesting watches.

Excellent list . You really know your stuff

Omg I want all of it. Great review and content!

Thank you for the content. Also thanks for doing Lume for all watches. It really bothers me when people don’t. Thanks!

Thanks for the video- looking at the Casio, nice piece and solar powered.

I've got a SEIKO PREMIER AUTOMATIC SPB001 6R20 which I've purchased back in 2009. Still the nicest looking watch I've had to date.

Wow, great choices. Very cool watches

Thanks nice information Subscribed

Happy to see my recommedation (SARV001) actually make it into the list :D

Long Island Watch just did a collab with Marvin Hemel on a modern spin on a flieger for $269. Beautiful watch. Thanks for the content. Love to see the JDM.

Great review sir'The first one was beautiful... 😊

Orient king master is win for me will definitely buy one.

Wow the lineage mind blown

I bought the Citizen chrono from Discovery Japan last year. It's a great watch

Thank you , Really all very nice .

The last one my favorite. Very cool.

Great list, Dave. Some great stuff there.

I love the starting music! Fantastic channel. 😎

Only pilots watch I can recommend, because I have one, is the Casio MTP 4500. I found mine on clearance at my local Walmart for 25 bucks, originally for 75.

The Citizen GMT you showed is BJ7100-82E (per examples on ebay) with steel bezel, steel bracelet. The number you gave has a black bezel, PVD coating.

Cool video. I really liked the Casio and the Promaster. That Casio has a boatload of features and looks good too. I like GMTs too and that’s a true GMT at that, agree wish it was a bit thinner.

I loved the CITIZEN examples

great list honestly.