Hey everyone! Like I mentioned, chronographs are more expensive than many less complicated watches. That said, I wanted to stretch the price point to $2,500 to have a more complete list. I have a couple exciting updates coming soon so stay tuned!!

I’ll take any $0 chronograph

Bulova moon watch? I know it’s huge but I think it should still be recognized

This video is too rich for my “affordable” blood 🤣

2000 dollars “affordable” watch, meanwhile my salary is 800 Euro per month, lol

A very overlooked watch is the Citizen CA7020-07A (Chandler) is usually $190-$200 its a beautiful watch that punches way above its weight. Definitely worth checking out. Also under the $2000 price point at about $1600 is the Hamilton Intra-Matic - H3841671. A beautiful watch that should be in every collection.

That Strela actually looks really good

Timex weekender chronograph: $70 cheapest good chronograph

I would have considered the Graf Zeppelin time pieces. Not only they are beautiful, but there's also very affordable quartz (Swiss movement, I believe) versions for certain models.

I'm a big fan of the Stowa Chrono 1938. With an in-house Stowa movement its about $2200, and absolutely beautiful. Plus a huge choice of straps, two case finish choices, date or no-date...

I hope you see this one! I'm just getting into watches and I cant afford the good majority of the watches on this channel. The first one around $230 is actually towards the high end of my budget.. for now. I have 3 watches in my collection that are clearly novice. I have my late grandfathers US Polo Assn quartz watch he got from my grandmother on their 50th anniversary. It was the last watch he wore and she gave it to me when he passed. For my 21st birthday my biological dad sent me an invicta pro diver chronograph. Which is a big deal because he has been in and out of my life and there was a time where id be lucky to even get a phone call. And i just recently ordered a vincero chronograph. Before discovering the watch KZfaq community of course i had to get a fashion watch. Your content is great and i love how passionate you are! I will be sure to check out some seiko and orient watches thanks to you! Hopefully i find a good chronograph!

I don’t think you know what affordable is. Chronograph or not, $1500 and up is not affordable.

Hey Teddy you ever considered doing a video on types of movements and their history? I'm sure there are tons of videos out there but I'd be interested in your version.

The graf zeppelin 86803 is a great watch, got that vintage feel, german quality, swiss quartz, an alarm and the whole back is lumed (except fothe date window). Looking forward to buying it

Teddy, nice review, as always. The Hamilton pilot watch is the "Crosswind," not the "X Wing." The rotating bezel is a wind drift calculator, surely the least useful watch complication ever, but a heart warmer for old pilots like me.

Love both my "speedy" moon watch and Seagull 1963. I've been teetering on the edge for a while now, and after watching your vid, I'm going to pull the trigger and buy the Junghans Max Bill. Damn, but this is starting to be an expensive obsession! ;0)

Timex makes the ultimate affordable chronos, really. You can get a solid quartz chronograph for $50.

the picture of the Seagull 1963 you put there is in fact a picture of a replica. The original Seagull 1963 reissue is limited to 5500 pieces and costs over $500.

SUGGESTION: The cheapest of top brands AND/OR The cheapest of top brands...but Used. ... as in '' I want a Rolex but can't afford a reputable one.

One of my favorite ... to look at ... chronographs is by Fortis the space watch.

As someone new in the community, I’ve been watching the Mido Ocean Star Chronograph as an option because teddy mention all the time the maintenance of automatic chronos is a headache, but I would love to hear a second opinion on this watch

Nice watches...I have the Sea Gull 1963 38mm...for the price with a column wheel you can’t go wrong...another nice junghans is the meister chronoscope...I got a pretty good deal on that one.

One watch that I think is really underrated or even completely unknown is the Citizen CA700-04H. I bought this watch off Amazon for around $230 CAD and it's probably one of my favourites. The eco drive movement means I almost never have to reset the watch if I don't wear it for a few days and it's dressier than say a dive watch, but still have a sporty aesthetic to it.

I recently saw some Timex Waterbury chronographs that I think are just beautiful.

There's two watches that come to mind, the Heitis chronograph a microbrand, and the company Graf Zepplin. I can't think of a particular model but I love their chronos. Nice choices here.

Probably the most affordable chronograph would be the Timex Weekeender chrono which could be had for under $100.

I just ordered the Dan Henry 1964 chronograph - I’m pretty excited to give it a test drive. I don’t typically buy into micro brands but I’m kind of intrigued by what Dan is doing in the industry.

No clue why Casio isn't given much love on watch channels. Sure it's Quartz, but I'm pretty sure my Casio Edifice Chronograph (which looks leagues better than the ones near the bottom of this list) and is built really, really solidly would blow these watches out of the water. Sure, it's Quartz, but so are some of the watches mentioned in the video. Well built, looks gorgeous, is damn reliable - and it's freaking 150$ (where I live)! Chrono+Day+Date. EF 558D-2AV, for anyone who's interested. I've seen and worn a Seiko 5 in person, which costs twice as much and is considered "budget", and the atrocious bracelet, the general lack of weight - boy does it feel low quality in comparison. Sure it's automatic, but in terms of material quality, no competition. Edifice really really needs more love. Owning this kindled my love for watches, and is pushing me to someday dream about an ALS or a PP.

Yesterday I bought a mechaquartz by accident. What a great little surprise to see that reset on a quartz.

Hey Teddy, loving the channel just subscribed. Couldn't help but notice that copy of The Fountainhead and what I'm pretty sure is also Atlas Shrugged to it's left on your bookshelf. I just started my watch collection with the Hamilton Khaki Day Date Pilot, the "Interstellar" watch. If you've seen the film you know Time plays an important role. On the bookshelf in that movie, Chris Nolan also includes copies of Fountainhead and Atlas. Just funny to see the same in your videos. Can't wait to see more content. Thanks!

Sorry bro, $30000 is not affordable, good videos and I know Chrono's aren't really affordable unless quartz but yea. $1500-$3000 is getting into luxury on the high end.

4:25 $1,500 - $1,9000 Actually you gave a lot of these watches extra 0s

On Jomashop there's a Tissot Automatic Chronograph for $309.00 after $10 coupon. ETA movement, and 28,800 beats per hour. I just bought it. It's normally a $600 watch. Discontinued but beautiful matte black hands and white dial

I think we'd be remiss not to mention the Longines Master Collection L2.629.4.78.3. Personally feel the watch is miles ahead of the Heritage addition- looks quite like a Patek 5170 imo for a similar price point to the shown model.

Recently got a Longgines Big Eye, bought it preowned, Have the seagull 1963, hand wunder feels and works perfect. Recently ordered a Yema Meca Quartz . Love the style, sond history comesd with mesh bracket and black NATO opted for $do more for a Mario Andretti version. Only difference is racing stripes dowm the left side. All other spec's are the same. Seiko VC 64 movement. I do have a third chrono abd firget, bougt a Buloiva lunar, mostly got it for the high beat Quartz

I'd love to see a video with a selection of real-world uses of a chronometer. Since I bought a watch with a rotating bezel I have found uses for that several times a day. But other that timing my coffee I don't have much use for a chronometer.

MVMT makes a great chronograph with fake subdials. Surprised you didn't mention it ;)

Teddy, as always you rock! I love the fact you introduce me to small micro-brands that after seeing them on your channel I want to go and buy! Keep up the good work!

I appreciate your affordable series. I love watches but don't know much about them and can't afford them. I usually play in the 150$ area as that's the most i can spend. Your channel is very educational and interesting. Love your narration. Naturally gifted.

Good video. My top three are: 3. Strela - Not a brand I know anything about, but my god that watch is making me feel like a five year old at Christmas. 2. Longines - Classically beautiful. 1. Junghans - One of my favorite ever watch designs. I recently tried to buy the Junghans but just couldn't get one at the price I wanted to pay. I nearly went for a Sinn (more so because I've never actually seen one in the flesh and sooner or later I have to see what all the fuss is about). In the end I purchased an Omega Speedy Reduced. It's a nice watch but not really exclusive enough on the wrist if you know what I mean (not wanting to belittle it). I did get it for a great price, so as soon as it comes back from my watch guy it will be moved on. The trials and tribulations of a watch lover!

Great video! I have to throw this out there though, the Hamilton *x WIND* is pronounced *cross wind* because it calculates cross winds for pilots

Luv my Seagull 1963. I think the 42 with the sapphire is the look... get tons of compliments for it..

Hi Teddy. Really, Chronograph watches are all really nice so the choices you listed are mostly spot on. I’m glad you added the Seagull 1963. They have both 38mm and 40mm too. I’ve been considering getting their 40mm model for some time now. Quanqin do make some nice Chronograph watches too.

Good choices, may be a Zepelín in the list , also a Bulova .... fine we can discuss from now to eternity Anyway good selection Cheers

The lugs on the Hamilton Khaki Navy Pioneer and Autodromo are DOPE!!!

Fortis Cosmonauts Chronograph ($1500 - $1600): It may be a bit of a busy chronograph, but it's a tool watch. Standard issue to the Russian Cosmonauts, and is probably on the wrists of some of those guys/gals on the ISS right now - so that's kinda cool. I have one and it's an absolute beast!

Looking good with that scruff, Ted. That Sinn chrono from the beginig of the video, mannnnn it looks gorgeous!

I'd recommend the Graf Zeppelin 7680. Looks more expensive than it is and it's made in Germany, it's my go-to dress chronograph and I get compliments all the time.

Teddy beautiful video. I actually own that solar Seiko! Love it!

I have a collection of 15 decent watches but no chronograph,out of your selection i,m drawn most to the seagull 1963 cool looking watch.Another enjoyable video!

That Tissot is Pure Class!

Nice video. Just remove "affordable" from the title.😂😂😂

I’m very surprised that you don’t like the Seagull 1963. Such a great design, movement and price. 💙

For the value, I can't go past the Tissot PRC200. It does 1/10ths of a second - how many of these do that? I'm looking at the dials and not seeing a 10th of a second indicator unless some of the "60" marked dials do that role...

I don't even like chronographs but that hasn't stopped me from eye-banging the Sinn 144. I could make whole collection out of Sinns.

Enjoy watching this site. Almost skipped this page because it led off with a quartz chronograph. Skipped through and saw that the rest were mechanical. Just a suggestion, but my read is that many watchophiles are basically allergic to even the mention of quartz. Perhaps segment an affordable chronograph feature, or 2-3 hand even, into one for mechanical movements and one for quartz

Hey Teddy, can I request a video in affordable time pieces with power reserve indicators? Would be great to see your picks!!

Great timing, I've been hunting for a vintage chronograph with a telemeter for a few weeks now

Maybe some B&M chronos, especially in the range you’re describing. I just purchased a new B&M Capeland and I love it, one of the oldest Swiss companies that have solidified a great brand name, I don’t see why they’re not spoken of more. I’ve only heard good things though and would love it if someone could point me in the direction of finding a nice bracelet to change out with the current leather strap. Thanks!

Basically the watch that really helped propel my watch love is a Tissot quickster (grey w/ bracelet) that I still wear all the time. I've moved onto automatic/mechanical pieces but I'm pretty sure it can be had grey market for $350 or less and it's a Swiss quartz w sapphire and 100M water resistance (and a bracelet w solid end links). Nothing special but will always be important to me

Recently bought an Alpina Startimer. Really impressed with it. Plus it definitely fits in this price range

I just purchased the Seiko SSC513. It's from the recraft line. Looks great. I'll let you know more once I've lived with it for a few weeks.

Watch prices surely have climbed up. 5 years ago I paid $2400 for a '69 pre-Moon Speedmaster with Dot over 90 bezel and original bracelet on eBay. Now a Speedmaster Reduced is $2000-2300 holy crap.

Steal of the year: William L 1985 chronograph. List price about $200 but available for much less at the usual online establishments. Great vintage looks. Great build quality. 40mm, decent lume on hands and markers, plus 5 ATM water resistance. There are several models. The version I bought has a running seconds subdial at 3 o'clock, a center mounted elapsed seconds hand and a 60 minute elapsed subdial at 9 o'clock, plus a date window between 4 and 5 o'clock. I bought one for the heck of it and I get more compliments on it than many of my expensive watches. People want to know where I got the "nice old watch".

In my humble opinion, automatics and quartz watches should not be compared together. Peaches and tomatoes are both fruit, but they are so different. Do a video on automatic chronographs and then do another video on quartz chronographs watches later. ( If Archie Luxury was dead, he would be rolling over in his grave! ) You are still the man, Teddy! My favorite chronograph, if anyone is interested, is the ZENO-WATCH BASEL Gentleman Automatic Chronograph Valjoux 7753 Black Ref. 6662-7753 in rose gold.

I know it was just for the Japanese domestic market but the Orient Panda with solar Seiko movement is nice and affordable. Good dial and chapter ring alignment, clean clear face. Small let down on deep date window.

I love that vintage military look of the sea-gull 1963, and you can pick them up in only 200$ today, in AliExpress or even eBay.

Good choices. I have an older model Sinn 103. No matter where I go, it always gets compliments.

I couldn't bring myself to get any of these when the Speedy is so close price wise for a pre-owned one. I would just save up

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For Part II - another Hamilton - the Intra-Matic Auto Chrono. Awesome retro-inspired panda dial and an MSRP of $2200.

Swatch "Deepgrey," "'Night Flight" and some others. Stainless, under $200, from the company that owns Omega, so they can look as much like a Speedy as they want. Easily competitive with the Dan Henry watches.

I agree with most of your choices but in the case of Sinn I prefer the Pilot 356 which is very similar to the 103 but in a size of 38.5 mm, which for someone with thin wrists, like me, is much better. Although it does not have the Cal. 7750 of Valjoux if it has a Sellita SW500 that its a clone of the 7750 and that, according to what I read, it has the same performance. Another difference is that it is waterproof only up to 100 meters, but if you do not plan to dive with it, it does not seem like a problem.

A Great Gallery & overviews of some Chronographs...Much Appreciated..!!

Teddy, I enjoy your reviews but would increase value if you would include the lug to lug measure when you give the size. most important aspect of watch fit, in my opinion. thanks.

You missed the Longines Heritage L2.768.4.13.2 Calibre L688.2 Chronograph with date and COLUMN WHEEL, based on ETA A08.L01. 54-hour power reserve

I enjoyed your vid (as usual) then clicked to next interesting looking thumbnail... Came back just to give you my humble 1 thumbs up and write this comment lol Keep on the good work Teddy!

The Certina DS Podium should be up there

I abosolutely love the way you mis-spell the Wacky KhaCki 'Hamilton Navy Pioneer'. Keep up the good horo spirits!!

Nothing...can beat speedy. The true icon

Fortis B-42 Official Cosmonauts Chronograph. Double-sided AR sapphire (almost invisible and totally scratch resistant) crystal, 200m WR without screw-down crown, Valjoux 7750 movement, diving bezel, rugged Flieger tool design, and most importantly space proven, historical chronograph. Can be had new for $1,600. This should be in the list.

I think it's fair to say that the affordable watch market Is commonly pitched at circa $500 and below, but i appreciate your list.

Not showing the movement on the seagull is a mistake imo

I’m glad you mentioned the Baltic, I have the same one with the open back case and it’s a neat watch.

I discovered your channel 2 weeks ago after seeing few of your videos i can honestly say you are the most enjoyable watch channel on KZfaq.

The Alpha Panda is the oldest mechanical Paul Newman style watch and should be on your list.

Since you were asking for comments on pronunciation: The "s" at the end of "Longines" is silent. Your pronunciation of "Junghans" is off by a bit. Not sure how to describe the correct one without resorting to phonetic spelling or an audio-clip, so here you go: forvo.com/word/junghans/ Oh, and "Khaki" only has one H in it. :)

Citizen has a few nice EcoDrive Chronographs, the Blue Angels one for instance (AT8020-54L). Besides being a chronograph it has atomic timekeeping, a perpetual calendar, a time-zone selector, and is 200m water resistant with a sapphire crystal, and a very unique look.

do you like the vintage killy?

Hi Teddy, can you recommend rectangular or square classic watches, the price under the $4000.

Since you lean towards vintage style pieces I suggest you take a look at Zodiac.... specifically the Sea Dragon chronograph for this segment. It is powered by a Valjoux 7750, has a domed sapphire crystal with AR on a cushion shaped case with a nicely finished movement that can be seen through a sapphire display back. I would very interested to hear you opinion of it. As always, a great video.

wow, no love for the Zeppelins? I know they are a specialty type, but so are some of your list! best to you thanks for the EXCELENT over view M

Am I the only person offended that he didn't include the Seiko SNA411 (aka flightmaster). TGV would be ashamed.

Problem of Longines and Junghans, they all have only 3atm. That means you must be carefully by washing your hands. So a no buy status for all the money they want.

Alsosmll note, the SI on the Damasko refers to it's silicone escapement, and is hence a much pricier proposition than the regular 7750

A video with Max Bill and Autodromo Monoposto???!!!! Best video ever. BTW in love with both, will always watch Teddy now.

Teddy I love that you are so knowledgeable of watches. But man the first two peices were the only affordable watches. I'm looking for a good watch for the beginner entering this world. Could you reference some of your other videos that represent watches good for a first watch?

I always liked the look of Tag Huer Carerra watches but for me they are too expensive and quartz is a more practical proposition as I won't wear it all the time and when I do a mechanical would be stopped and need setting. I have just found Certina watches and bought the DS2 Flyback with steel bracelate at just over £600. I think it looks similar to the Tag Carerra and is claimed to be accurate to 10 seconds in a year

Citizen PCAT eco drive, radio control Chronograph. In Bronze with a.green dial..$450..nice looker

You should do a video of (affordable) chronographs under 38mm!! 😁