Teddy, I have been collecting for 2 years now, and the Bambino Gen 2 was what I chose for a dress watch, even over $1000 Swiss and German choices. I have been wearing it as a daily for a month now and it is incredible. Stunning watch and your reviews helped me purchase. Really great value for money.

I got the 35mm light blue PRX for my girl as her first "real" watch. She hasnt taken it off for weeks and I think it's safe to say we have a new quartz collector in the community

The Explorer 124270 is one of those watches that you need to live with in order to appreciate. When I first picked up my Exp 36 it wore like no other watch I’ve owned or worn. I’d felt odd in size. After a week I can say it is the best balanced, best wearing, a subtle perfect watch .

Teddy, you're picks are spot on. I absolutely love your selections. The tank, the Hamilton field, my God. What a way to start an episode

everyday i fall more in love with my black dial PRX 80

I’ve always looked at Omega as being well known for their divers in the beginning. Before the speedy the Seamaster’s were around, but they’ve changed so much throughout the years. My first is the SMP 300m “great white” I finally saved enough to get this watch. It may be cliche but I’m shooting for a ceramic sub next. Although the Cartier Santos is one I’ve always thought should be in the conversation for collectors watches.

Definitely agree with the Hamilton Khaki. Bought the Khaki Field Automatic as my first watch and wear it every day. Still obsessed with it and has really opened me up to the world of watches. Hoping to get a PRX Powermatic next

I wouldn't have considered a Tissot before the PRX, but now I love mine. That brand did nothing for me, but this latest group of offerings is incredible from them.

I went for the alternatives - SM300 , Willard, Pogue,Murph, Lunar Pilot, T-Touch, Laco Buhr.... Seems like I also get watches with names rather than long reference numbers 🤣 Good video, thank you 👍🏻👍🏻

Really great macroscopic video, great and fair pics, well explained. As always the breadth and depth of your knowledge and quality of your videos sets the standard. Great to see the Tissot PRX feature. It really is a game change for quality vs value. Not sure there’s any watch at the quality until you get to over 5x the price point ! Broadly agree with the pics…although feel maybe Longines and Tag Heuer deserve honourable mentions….maybe instead of Orient…..but then we get into subjective territory! Great job. Great quality. Thank you for making these.

The 5600 G shock.

Well I have to agree with this list as a proud owner of the G-Shock Oak and the open heart Orient Bambino and currently looking for wether the Tudor or stretching to the Grand Seiko Snowflake. And that PRX can't be ignored... Very well picked

Teddy - this is awesome. My collection so far is fairly off the beaten path in terms of “classics” so it’s nice to see what might be a great next option. Santos de Cartier, Vostok Amphibian, Omega DeVille, Zenith Calendar (Vintage Gold), and a Victorinox Quartz Chrono.

Bravo!! Excellent selection of watches most of us enthusiasts love wholeheartedly. As a collector of mostly entry-level watches, my favorites here are definitely the "CasiOak", the Bambino and the PRX. I own all 3 of them, and I agree with everything you said about them!

Great list, so many to choose from but you really narrowed it down well, across a great variety of watches.

Gifted my brother a Tissot PRX - the most striking aspect is the quality. He loves it. And many watch enthusiasts have asked him about it.

I like the JLC Reverso, if you put it on the brown polo strap it really tones it down. I also have the black alligator for dress up. This one watch, with 2 straps, is the best all-around watch for a one watch collect. With 2 faces and 2 straps, it's like 4 watches in 1.

One worry I think some have about the PRX is the size which was slightly addressed with the new 35mm quartz options, but still left those who desire an auto in the lurch. However I recently saw that there is an 18k gold fluted bezel version of the 35mm which features an automatic movement which just released, so it shouldn't be too long before the 35's get an auto too, which will open up a whole new world for a lot of smaller wrists

Great video, I am new to watches but can sense your passion for watches!

All great picks! I was actually expecting to see the Omega Seamaster as well, but you had already included the Speedy, and then remembered, only one entry per watch brand.

The SKX was my first true enthusiast watch and I will always love it. I always wanted the 009 but the 007 I have goes along very well with my new PADI Turtle. Great watches for the price and definitely a gateway to the more high end watch world.

Just bought my first real watch - Tissot Prx green waffle. All thanks to your video on it!

I would add the Seiko Aplinist SARB 017 to the list. Also the Seiko SARB 065 Cocktail time. The Rolex Datejust - all models - is also a staple.

Thanks for this video, Teddy! I'm looking to get a Orient, JLC Reverso and Cartier soon. Loving my Rolex Submariner, Tissot PRX, Casio Oak, Seiko and Rado Xeramo. 😊⌚️

Love this list, great video

Love these types of videos, Teddy. Keep it up!

I gave the red g shock as a gift. It was their very first watch. They love it.

Just got my hands on a Doxa Sub 200 Sharkhunter, my first diver watch. I’ve seen some mixed reviews on this specific watch, mostly good - some not so good, but I’m absolutely in love with it. Such a solid watch & it’s absolutely gorgeous. I know it’s not on this list but I feel it could be an honorable mention.

The Orient Bambino I think is sensational, and this is coming from someone who owns Rolex, Omega and LJC. I love the Tissot PRX auto in the blue dial. I got sucked into the Black Bay back in the day but the case shape is horrible. The BB58 is the only BB you should consider. The SKX is a fun piece and I have many SKX-focussed mods. If you want SKX fun make one yourself from aftermarket parts/mod stores. The snowflake is a great piece but I can't get into GS steel bracelet watches because I don't like their bracelets.

Love your videos - keep it up. Would love to see more videos with CR to hear her opinion on additional watches. She has great taste!

I think we need part 2 of this video. So many brands out there that have great watches

Great video! Helps me to figure nd where o want to start my collection.

If you could include a 2nd one from any brand I'd say Omega Aqua Terra, very widely appreciated and I've never come across anyone who is negative about it.

I have many watch’s but for the money I don’t think anything can beat my Bambino.The quality of finish,in house movement,and true value is unbeatable

Even if I disagree sometimes, this is a vlog of integrity. I love this channel. A tribute to Teddy.

In love with Tissot PRX 80 Blue. Currently my fav wearing this every day 😅

Great video, Teddy. I know you mentioned the Omega Speedmaster. The Omega Constellation annual calendar green dial is also stunning and under appreciated by watch enthusiasts in the US. Another is the Omega Seamaster…..classic and timeless watch. You can never get tired of this divers watch. Breitling has really made a nice comeback lately. The “pistachio “ dial has been sought after and a challenge to get at retail. IWC spitfire with the bronze bezel is also a classic pilot watch and at an affordable price point for watch collectors. Thank you for all you your reviews!

I am a 100% mechanical watch guy, preferably vintage, but I was a teen and a twen in the 80's and 90's and for sentimental reasons, my watch collection wouldn't be complete without a G-Shock. I got the one presented here with white body and black dial and combined with my white puma sneakers with the black stripes and applications it looks fncking badass.

Wow great selection. My entire watch wish list is covered in this video.

Ive been using a smart watch before then i stubbled on this channel got my self a prx powermatic 80 totally love it !!! Worth every buck

I’m a fan of the Seiko SARB 033 & 035. Surprised not to see it here. Great choices Teddy.

Back in 1988 -1990 I had a stainless steel G-Shock. It came with a rubber wrist strap that I didn't like so I gave it a nice Seiko style clasp wristband that matched the brush grain perfect. I wore it on my wrist as I visited a pawn shop in Orlando on 441 trail. The pawn shop owner liked it so much that he offered me the jewelled movement multilanguage Seiko day/date that I recognized as his Vietnam conflict era purchase - that he had bought it while in Saigon. We traded. The gasket on my new Seiko let sea water in. It quit working. An old german watchmaker in Charlestown, S.C. fixed it for $275. I returned to Orlando and some guy raised his wrist up showing me his watch as he left a burner with his corvette. Hey that guy's rubbing it in that he got over on me! Nah. I got the better watch! I don't want to know.

Great picks. I'm a SKX (well...7548) and Speedy person, but NGL, the Hamilton and a few others are catching my eye.

Ben, just a word regarding Seiko versus Citizen idea. A few years ago I bought a Seiko watch which was solar-powered. I was having an issue with it and knew I was coming close to the warranty expiration. I had held on for an exorbitant amount of time to speak with a customer service representative. In the background, I heard a very busy call center. Since I had managed a network operations center and knew how insanely busy those offices could be I asked the young woman if there was a better time I could contact her. She told me that the following Monday would be a much better time for her. I took her at her word and contacted her the following Monday as she had suggested. I was terribly disappointed when she told me that my warranty had expired. I said that I presumed since I had begun a ticket number that my warranty expiration date I would be covered. She told me no, that was not true. Needless to say, I have never bought another Seiko since that phone call. As Citizen watches are just a dash more money, if I'm looking for a watch in that price point, I will ALWAYS BUY A CITIZEN. ALWAYS. Since that time, I've moved up to Omega, Tissot, and Carl F. Bucherer watches. If I might suggest, it doesn't take that much effort for watch collectors to move up to higher prices watches, and doing so does not require that much work. The watches are much nicer, hold their value longer, and often increase in value. The last note can allow collectors to make money while enjoying collecting watches. What could be more fun than that?

I totally agree with all choice. Well done. Start up with my favorite hamilton and end up with a dream Patek Phillipe. Its like a well served fine dine.

That Patek....breath-takin...Thank you!

Hamilton Field check JLC Reverso (Squadra GMT) check Omega Speedmaster check Rolex (Deepsea D Blue) check Tissot PRX check Casioak check Cartier - not yet (Santos XL or Tortue) Tudor - not yet (925) Orient - not yet Seiko - not yet Grand Seiko - not yet (soon!) Patek (I wish) Could have also made the list: - B Uhr / flieger from one of the 4 WW2 purveyors - Lange No. 1 - Breitling Navitimer - Panerai Luminor - APRO - Swatch Sistem 51 - Heuer Autavia - Omega Seamaster Maybe Blancpain FF or Zenith El Primero

I love it when I open yt and see that Teddy postet a new vid

Well, I've got one of the twelve. It's coming up on a month since my Reverso Tribute in Burgundy arrived at the AD. I thought about this watch for three years and it was worth every penny. Maybe there'll be Tank Louis in my future, but for now I'm definitely set when it comes to squared-off watches.

Thank you for including the G Shock

Love this collection!!!

I’ve got a CasiOak, Hamilton scuba & an Omega Railmaster. My Hamilton is my daily wear and it’s a tough good looking watch.

Great watches mentioned here. I actually have a few on this list. Happy to see G-Shock on the list. Those things are bullet proof. I love mine actually.

I took off my Hamilton Khaki 44mm this morning, put on my Seiko SK009. On Wednesday I’ll go back to work with either a G Shock, Omega Aqua Terra 41 or Omega Diver 300. My Seiko is an original, but I’m starting to feel like a runner up in all areas! After this video I dare not mention my no date sub……………..

I’m glad I got the black bay before they changed to the shield logo. Also, I love the explorer. You can rock it in completely different situations with the bracelet or a leather strap

I got my son the Casio GShock B2100 for his 13th birthday and he loves it, he's also ready to expand his collection. Looks like I've created a new watch collector.

Hi Teddy, love all your videos. Excellent choice. I would add Longines HydroConquest, Zulu time and Flagship Heritage. All for the reasons of the combination of quality/look/price/Swiss/some heritage.

great list.. For SKX series, I got mine in 2006, it is SKX031 7s26, I bought Khaki Field watch auto after i watched your review as well.

Great presentation, I would have included also an IWC portuguese and a Zenith Chronomaster. For the entry budget, I would have included a citizen "solar" (eco-drive) diver watch. Finaly for the cartier, I prefer the "American" tank, much more elegant thant the regular tank.

Im impressed that you were able to talk about the Casio Oak G-Shock without mentioning the actual reason why people like them; it looks like an AP

It's good to reward ourselves sometimes . While I'm not one to spend on high-end watch (I spend too much money on travel, lol), I can appreciate your gorgeous and timeless watch. I love how it's a symbol of all your hard work.And i choose NKUWAN every time honestly

Just donned the Powermatic PRX today after a while and I forgot how comfy this broad bracelet is.

I have a Seiko SRPD. Another entry level dive watch from the brand and yes, it was my gateway drug into collecting watches..

Great choice! Myself, I would choose different G-SHOCK, more legendary square like GW-M5610.

I’ve worn my prx for the past 2 years, absolutely love it

Nice video! I've got both the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 Green and then Hamilton Khaki Field Auto 38 Black... Although they both share the same Powermatic 80 movement, they're super different watches yet both pack so much value for the money.

Too funny. In my collection I have the all black casioak, black prx80, brown khaki field, and my current “grail” is the blue Pelagos. I’m glad Teddy likes my style haha Reverso is on my list too.

Absolutely love my speedmaster. My favorite watch ever.

Another great video 💯

Beautiful collection! I have only 3 of these 12, the Seiko SKX009 , the Black Bay (Pro GMT) and the Omega Speedmaster. But I have similar watches like the Longines MC Chrono moonphase, the Seiko SARB035 and the ML Aikon. I would love to own a JLC reverso, it might well be my next objective . A solid , solid choice. Thank you as always.

I wear my casioak more than any of my watches. As a dad having stopwatches, alarms, and timers is essential to keep the house running smooth. The cherry on to is because it’s the only watch that lights up my kids think it’s the coolest watch in my collection.

I have the SKX, Submariner, and the Speedmasta from your list in my collection.

Great picks!

tu pasión es contagiosa y peligrosa XD keep the great work!

this is a budget minded list, and I agree cool watches and such, but were money no object (and when talking watches, we have to accept that there is a high barrier to entry to high horology) no serious list for a collector will not include Patek Philippe, and Vacheron Constantin ... possibly AP... at least on of the Holy Trinity.

Hamilton khaki auto is my first real watch and despite having other brands, the hamilton is the one I still wear every weekday. It is just a solid watch for any office situation.

spot on

Feeling happy as a Grey Casioak owner ! Glad to see it's been featured in the video as well as in the intro !

The Citizen "Lefty" automatic diver deserves at least an honourable mention in comparison to the SKX. It was for some time the official dive watch of the Italian Navy (Marina Militare). Unlike the SKX you can still find new examples quite cheaply, and the newer uprated models with sapphire crystals and hacking movements are much cheaper than NOS SKXs.

All good choices Teddy. I love the Hamilton Field mechanical but on the NATO. The PRX is incredible value for the money with a finish that would not look out of place at more than twice the price. The Reverso needs no explanation, a true classic like the Tank. I think most who have tried a Speedy would agree with the inclusion on this list. Tudor? well there are so many models that could fit this list that they have made since the revival of the brand but if I had to pick just one it would be the Pelagos LHD 42mm.

Hard to disslike this video.IMO you nailed each choice here.Look forward to your next video

Great video, owned and sold 4 of these watches. Hamilton field, fantastic watch, simple and practical, but was trying to upgrade to Tudor and it helped pay for higher end piece, kinda regret selling, will most likely buy again. Orient Bambino, another fantastic really inexpensive watch, sold when I bought Hamilton JazzMaster, don't really miss it (Hamilton is just much better dress watch) and Casio Oak in all black, sold and don't really regret this one. It was difficult to read and looked better on website than in person. I own a basic Casio GShock DW5600 and prefer its classic look, size and functional nature. Finally, bought Tudor GMT as my grail watch, its beautiful, is extremely well made, but I sold it and am 50/50 on regret. It is great piece, but found it a bit too tall and purchased with the Tudor strap and just didn't care for it, didn't want to pour money in bracelet after the fact since I wasn't totally sold on the watch. Tudors are fantastic and think at some point might purchase another black bay and go with more basic GMT such as Seiko, Mido etc. Only like wearing GMT when traveling which I don't do a ton of. Hope this helps, this was great video but wanted to provide my opinion since I had experience with decent amount of these pieces.

I would include the Seiko 5. Great Video!

All great watches that everyone can have in their collection and they would be a true watch enthusiast doing so

Hi Teddy, love your videos. I wanted to ask if you could do a video on Marine Chronometers? Not sure how much information is out there on this type of watch style though, would be great if you could share more about it.

As someone who is kinda tired of Rolexes, you're absolutely right. The explorer is a very beautiful timepiece and maybe the only one I'd consider. I'm very very happy with how my Speedmaster and PRX automatic have treated me so in all honesty, I'll never take the leap to Rolex but I can appreciate the explorer for sure!

Love my casioak, just had it modified and it hasn't left my wrist for weeks.

Have to agree entirely with these selections - I have either owned or still do own many of these watches (except for the super high end pieces)

Teddy, would you mind sharing the type of car(s) you drive? I'm sure there is a taste convergence between these fields. Enjoying your channel thanks!

Just purchased the new moon watch and love it! Love the Explore but hate the new 36mm size. Have the khaki field mechanical. BlackBay 58 is definitely on my short list Good list overall. I like to see something from Sinn on this list as well.

Tried the Exp36. It's so dainty even compared to an OP36. Couple that with the gloss dial, I honestly think it's lost its way more than went back to it's roots. One man's opinion. The Khaki Auto 38 is soo good. I sold because I never sized it right on the bracelet. I totally regret that. And it's a true 38. vs the Exp39 which wears like a 40 and the new Ranger wears like a 41 nearly. BB58, cannot go wrong! Nearly perfect imho. Cool vid Teddy B.

The Bambino is my fav 'smart, casual' look. I just can't stop looking at it when I wear it :)

Spot on with all of these choices

I love Seiko watches. So good looking! Best price/quality for me.

I gave you Thumbs-up my friend, believe me. And not just one ... but a K. I am realy impressed of your dedication and commitment in all what you are doing about watches. Congratulations for that ! Always i will watch with tremended pleasure all your videos. Keep it up like so ! RESPECT & CONSIDERATION !!!

Nice vidéo 😊 I would have considered the seagull 1963 also

I've been collecting over the past 15 years and I like designs from the four and five hundred range and many of those are Seiko and one Tissot. I have one higher end which is a Tag Heuer Carrera and I'm considering saving for a spring drive design. I understand that the King Seiko model offers one. So which would be the better choice Ted, the King or Grand Seiko?

I like my PRX 80 so much I’m thinking of buying another.

Yes your right this watches I like

I always wanted a Hamilton for work but at the time I was comfortable using a watch that cost $300 plus for a beat up watch (but the functions were specific to my job). I bought a Seiko field watch as an alternative because it cost me $120. Now I have easily pass that comfort zone in banging up a $500 watch but at this point I do not want to have 2 watches that do the same job. Hamilton is amazing for its purpose.