The Best Automatic Watches Under $500 (2020)

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The deeper I get in watches, the more I tend to appreciate watches at affordable prices. There are no doubt more bad watches than good being sold under $500, but in this video, we look at some of the best automatic watches that you can buy for under $500.
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@dennismiller5542 3 жыл бұрын

I am 72 and just started a new hobby of watches. I just can't get enough of these videos. I learn so much in such a short time.

@spoon2986 3 жыл бұрын

I started 1 year ago when i was 16 haha! Im scared im gonna get addicted 🤣

@jarkob1117 3 жыл бұрын

@@spoon2986 for me its 10 months and its too late😂🤷‍♂️

@jsdhesmith2011 3 жыл бұрын

It’s a rabbit hole, be careful.

@JohnBuckmaster-sw3wm 3 жыл бұрын

Jumped back in headfirst 5+ years ago And I’m over 30 at this point. Casio, Orient, Seiko, Zelos, Citizen, some Chinese specials, Several micro brands, Tissot, Hamilton and the list goes on...Time to downsize? Nah!

@TheTimeCollector 3 жыл бұрын

Lmao Welcome to the hobby 😈

@eredris 2 жыл бұрын

Timestamp fur watches! - Divers - Seiko SRPC91 'Turtle': 1:44 Timex Navi XL: 2:57 Orient Kamasu: 4:09 Vostok Amphibia 120486: 5:32 - Dress - Seiko SARY055: 6:52 Orient Bambino v4: 7:44 Seiko Presage SRPD37 8:39 - Field/Pilot/Everyday - Nodus Sector Field: 9:43 Marathon General Purpose Mechanical: 11:09 Laco Augsburg: 12:48 Baltic HMS002: 13:27 Timex Day/Date Marlin: 14:24 Seiko 5 SRPE53K1: 15:14 Orient Maestro: 16:23 >$500 Hamilton Khaki Field Auto 38mm: 17:25 Tissot Visodate Heritage: 17:41 Thanks fur the great content!

@benoitc.5400 2 жыл бұрын

I truly love how "not snob" your KZfaq channel is. I lot of us would love to have a great luxury watch collection, but can't afford it (even though we like to watch the videos and dream about it). You dont mind talking about Casio, Orient, Seiko, etc. Kudos to you. Keep the good work.

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@MasterBaker2020 3 жыл бұрын

Probably one of the best watch review channels on KZfaq. I am, however, concerned by the number of watches that I now want to buy.

@Phafanapolis 3 жыл бұрын

Give it a break, stop watching so much watch media and wear what you already have. In a month or two you'll realize your current collection is probably far more than you need.

@jasue2000 3 жыл бұрын

Yup, I’m now on a major downsizing and refining. Good luck

@HiroNguy 3 жыл бұрын

@@Phafanapolis I'd say it's better to buy fewer of higher quality and more desirable by one's self than just go for cheap volume. Quality has a quantity of its own.

@Phafanapolis 3 жыл бұрын

@@HiroNguy Yes, obviously, but better and buy less. Nobody here is advocating the man buy more watches.

@ybk6858 3 жыл бұрын

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@freshparadigm 3 жыл бұрын

This guy even gave us the courtesy of including the "lug to lug" measurement. Something even retailers and watch sellers don't bother to do most times. This measurement is just as crucial as diameter in my opinion.

@GBO76 3 жыл бұрын

They don't bother anymore because people would realized 90% of the production don't match the wrist size of most mens. When I see so called "watch enthousiasts", wearing watches where lugs are not even touching their tiny wrists...it's like loving nice suits, and buying them no matter what size they are. It ruins it all.

@ElectricSwordfish 2 жыл бұрын

@@GBO76 yeah there's this concept called the "70% rule" that states the watch should be no larger than 70% of your wrist.

@user-zy9dv4tc6c 2 жыл бұрын

@@ElectricSwordfish thats stupid imo. some watches e.g. pilot watches are meant to wear big, and some watches are meant to wear small

@RedwoodAggie 3 жыл бұрын

Teddy, thanks for thinking of us bigger wristed people, and including 40-42mm sized offerings too. I also appreciate you still covering the entry level automatics for those that are likely just getting into watches, or just don't have the budgets some of us wish we had (or can get buy off on from our significant others hah!). I would be curious to see a future video covering trends you're seeing as far as styles/sizes/colors of watches after you've been selling all these watches a bit longer. Even a blog post would be interesting, if that fits better.

@altamashkhateeb6824 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing compilation and information provided to make a perfect decision Also makes a reference point for a gift list for the holiday season Keep up the great work

@guzzijack9714 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant no nonsense presentation. You cover a lot of ground in a short amount of time while still keeping it on a personal one-to-one basis.

@stevedave5673 3 жыл бұрын

Great list especially with Christmas just around the corner. Thanks Teddy!

@istvantoth7431 3 жыл бұрын

Great topic Teddy, especially in these days.. Some folks have less benjies these days..

@shimranbutt6709 3 жыл бұрын

Really good video. Always appreciate your knowledge and information. Keep up the good work

@MrAnotherWatchTime 3 жыл бұрын

watching these are just so soothing. teddy the man!

@jackstadler5868 3 жыл бұрын

I am soo happy he put the Tissot Visodate in at the end, this was my first watch as an 18th birthday present. I love the heritage design behind the watch.

@josiahallison5379 3 жыл бұрын

Teddy, your making the whole world of watches come alive for me. Great job on offering both sides of the watches, expensive and less expensive. Quality of the content Is amazing, well done! I would like to see one where you show us maybe some in the $1,000- $3,000 range. Again Great job.

@rexdriver57 3 жыл бұрын

By far the best watch channel on KZfaq. Practical, honest, educational videos.

@michaelriera6277 3 жыл бұрын

These are really nice offerings. Thank you for bringing to our attention.

@drwindsurf 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another amazing video for those of us who collect affordable watches - The blog post is fantastic 😊👍

@nagarahanrith4311 5 ай бұрын

Good to be here! Really good that you picked Laco here! I have been searching for that one!!!! ❤🌷🤩😘😘😘

@paul-robertdeconinck3751 3 жыл бұрын

My compliments Teddy. This is the way to make a solid review...

@hectorp.3746 3 жыл бұрын

Would love to see a Strela review, I feel like they are really underrated. Love the video !

@bohg9999 Жыл бұрын

Every time I watch Teddy’s KZfaq videos, I learn something new about watches. Really interesting. Will definitely help me when I buy my first automatic watch.

@tomascacko353 3 жыл бұрын

I gifted that exact Bambino to my brother as his first mechanical watch and God, it's beautiful. That navy blue sunburst dial is stunning. Maybe little bit bigger but he was used to even bigger watches so actualy it's a nice step down for him :D

@Justin-ml8id 3 жыл бұрын

The seiko 5 looks so nice. I got the divers style but now I also like the everyday version haha. Great video, Ted!

@GP-fm8tq 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing I love your videos. Your concise, clear and very helpful in finding a watch. I also love your luxury watch videos!

@stusims6567 3 жыл бұрын

Nice list of affordable watches to chose from! Thanks for the ideas!

@evanbryant3700 3 жыл бұрын

Another great episode. Thanks again for the fantastic content!!!

@boyanmilev653 3 жыл бұрын

Great video as usual Teddy, keep up the great work! Would be great if you focused more and showed the movements/showcase on the back of the watch. For me personally, it's one of the main attractions of a mechanical watch.

@rossispencer9469 3 жыл бұрын

Teddy love your content. Keep up the good work.

@MyBigFatFairytaleWedding 3 жыл бұрын

This is the video 2020 needs 😂

@TeddyBaldassarre 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@oscarvalenzuelab 3 жыл бұрын

@@TeddyBaldassarre are you OK? From the video, it looks you are out of energy. Pandemic effect? All the best, dude!

@kamil4149 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Now we need a similar list with only hand-winding watches

@Kompyutershchik 3 жыл бұрын

Great selection Teddy, I've really enjoyed your video. It's definitely nice to see watches that represent good value for the money with good size and proportions.

@stevenv.surawski1178 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for this Great Video Teddy. keep up the good work.

@JasonTheWatchGuy 3 жыл бұрын

The Laco is an insane amount of heritage for the retail, also very impressive pieces. Love the Orient range at the moment also, taking up Seiko's value position.

@lalolalo1233 3 жыл бұрын

what you think about the Laco quartz version (type A similar to the one in the vid)?

@alextomlinson1725 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video Teddy. A real challenge to make a selection at this price range. Seiko 5 and Orient are the first brands that come to mind but there's so many micro brands that deserve consideration. The dresSKX is arguably the most versatile.

@kavashaman7555 3 жыл бұрын

Got into watches from watching your videos I’ve been binge watching your older ones too!

@marcgirard7551 3 жыл бұрын

Tremendous video here, Teddy!

@stuartphillips2960 3 жыл бұрын

EXCEPTIONAL JOB TEDDY

@erasmojmedina 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do reviews on Sector and Panzera watches? Great videos, keep up the awesome work on the channel.

@markplayford5836 3 жыл бұрын

Really good video Teddy, the Laco and the Orients stand out for me. 😄

@chen_alexander 3 жыл бұрын

my boy ted BACK with another banger. that green timex day date is sooo good

@TeddyBaldassarre 3 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks Alex! And agreed on the timex 🙌🏻

@mikekane9213 3 жыл бұрын

Always going above and beyond.

@JKGKJJLGHGHJ 3 жыл бұрын

great, great collection of affordable watches, good job!

@rohangangan8327 3 жыл бұрын

@TeddyBaldassare Now this is helpful bcoz of the price range. I can actually buy one of these! I read your blog on Military watches 😃 Loved it😍

@DKornacki3 3 жыл бұрын

I purchased the Seiko SRPE53 based on your recommendation. Honestly, I'm super happy with it so far. Mine has been keeping +3-4 seconds a day which is incredible. I have been talking in love with this watch more each day. Thank you for the recommendation Teddy and thank you for the great content!!

@davidbreckler5327 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video...thanks!

@EfieldHfield_377 3 жыл бұрын

I like that Timex with green dial. Very nice.

@edwardcm9175 3 жыл бұрын

we need more vids like this, price range videos for 2020 :D

@inyourface127810 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir, the presage looks really clean

@deparoo 3 жыл бұрын

This is a lot of research. Thanks for the content, very nice.

@Australianzwayne Жыл бұрын

Awesome overview as always Teddy, thank you. I have recently bought the bambino cream dial and Casio 5600 reverse display on your advice, now onto a Hamilton khaki or seiko alpinist, undecided on this purchase

@frederick4929 3 жыл бұрын

Great you included Laco. Thumbs up

@Larnilo 3 жыл бұрын

I own the green and the red Orient Kamasu. Absolutely love them! Fantastic value.

@Blue_3rd 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks! My best buy this year is my Phoibos Eagle Ray - very comfortable, great size and specs and from o/+2 per day.

@philipyudada6298 3 жыл бұрын

Teddy: Thanks for introducing us to some very attractive and yet affordable time pieces. As conforming people become fascinated by certain high-tech time gadgets, I am glad we can still keep our individuality with wrist watches. Cheers! - From Taipei, Taiwan.

@myronsbrother7305 3 жыл бұрын

great video! thank you

@Samuel-ge7im 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Teddy

@biganttalks4689 3 жыл бұрын

I'm just getting into watches this month which has focused my ambitions & your videos have really helped. I'm looking to buy my first watch (Orient Pilot) Blessings form the UK🇬🇧

@jongdelacruz7762 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Teddy!! I'm one of your avid subscribers from the Philippines 🇵🇭(where watches can get really really pricey compared to the pay that we're getting hahah) I just want to let you know that I really enjoy watching your videos and because of you, I bought an Orient Bambino as a gift to my partner. I also want to start a watch collection and your videos are definitely helpful! Question, what do you think of Technomarine and Fossil? Those are some of the brands that are pretty famous here... ( aside from Daniel Wellington that I don't really like haha) I haven't seen you review them. Also, i haven't seen you review fashion house watches like Hermes, Bvlgari, etc. Anyway, again, HUGE THANKS to you Teddy!

@nortoncmd2681 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative video,

@siddhunkarthik 2 жыл бұрын

Learned so many watch maker brands. Too many nice , wealthy information in this video to note for a watch lover. 😍🤝🏻👌🏻

@huckinator 3 жыл бұрын

I am pleased to know I have several of these watches. I definitely was hoping the Kamasu would make the cut. Such a fantastic little piece!

@andrewazen6981 2 жыл бұрын

Teddy speaks like a true gentleman. All class teddy!

@J43rv1 3 жыл бұрын

Really happy to see Timex stepping up into the quality automatic market. Believe me I love Seikos as much as the next guy but it's nice to see a similarly historical brand competing with the all too ubiquitous Japanese giant.

@kevincarter7410 3 жыл бұрын

Plz review the longines spirit Teddy! Great value for the money

@TheSandipDev 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I get a lot of queries from friends about what mechanical watches to buy as their first watch. From now on, I will share this link. Btw, there is also a turtle black pvd version of the sprc93. Looks very cool

@oftheessencetimeis1892 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Teddy, nice video, but why no love for the Glycine Combat sub? Very reliable and one of thinnest automatic divers under $500.

@pederlindstrom3132 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Teddy. I did not excpect a Vostok in this video but I am glad you had it in there. I have a bright yellow Vostok Kommenderski and it's by far the one I wear the most. Stay safe and take care.

@Gus11c 3 жыл бұрын

I swap between a SARB033 and SKX (light mods) Now 2+ years my love hasn't diminished. Love the videos Teddy, keep it up.

@NandaLinnAung 3 жыл бұрын

great video, Presage power reserve is not mentioned, that one is a beauty.

@ManVsWatch 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice video ! :) Thanks for these tips :)

@youareprobablycorrect3898 2 жыл бұрын

Liked and subscribed! 👍🏻👍🏻

@supsoul7235 3 жыл бұрын

glad to see some of my watches on this list :)

@balesjo 3 жыл бұрын

I have a Seiko Presage 'Negroni" (absolutely beautiful dial), an Orient 'Helios' with blue dial, and a Hamilton Khaki Field Auto. The Seiko is such a beautiful watch I only wear it on special occasions as I'm afraid of scratching it (I'm kind of hard on watches). The Orient was my daily watch for a while. Very comfortable, beautiful dial, and kept very good time. Then I got my Hamilton and since then, it's hardly left my wrist outside of the shower. Just a very attractive an d comfortable daily wearer. It doesn't have the striking good looks of the Seiko, which has drawn attention when people see the play of light across the dial. The Hamilton also falls at a perfect size on my small wrist: not too small, not too big. I was able to find it in the low $400s for the Automatic, which is easy to do with minimal shopping online.

@michaelconrad8580 3 жыл бұрын

I loved every minute of it I think my new favorite brand is Orient so classy yet affordable 👌

@brunoteixeira6078 11 ай бұрын

I’m going for the Kamasu in red. Thanks Teddy

@CoreyWBaker 3 жыл бұрын

... This is hilarous, I had been looking at vostoks for ages as a beater when my tudor gmt beater would be a bad idea, and then you mention it as im looking through them again XD

@indianasunsets5738 3 жыл бұрын

Good lineup!

@elmarpodiebrad9570 3 жыл бұрын

I miss Orient Star watches , but still a nice video showing some interesting watches.

@briancarpenter1255 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Teddy but I wish you would have included the Lorier Falcon 2. This watch is right in so many ways, and I know people prefer sapphire but I don't mind acrylic and the watch is just so well designed, all that in a 36mm package. Thanks again, Brian.

@nicholass9591 3 жыл бұрын

There’s something to be said about affordable pieces and the value they bring, should you find a good one. Nice video

@kachams 2 жыл бұрын

Have bought SRPD65 and am super happy with it

@peterwoodaman5936 3 жыл бұрын

I have the turtle save the ocean, I love it it's my favorite dive watch in my collection. Recently the Seiko presage line has drawn me in to the point where the cocktail time blue presage is my daily watch. have a good weekend.

@scowlistic 3 жыл бұрын

That black Timex is a good look, impressive.

@nityanandshetty2763 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Tom Holland! Nice review!

@edjack1993 3 жыл бұрын

Nice list. I have the first one on the list : Save the Ocean Turtle. Such a great watch and you’re right - amazing dial. But rather than waves, apparently (according to the Seiko blurb) the lines on the dial are meant to resemble the ventral pleats of a blue whale. Which I think is rather cool. Super interesting dial for such a relatively affordable watch!

@j-money5963 Жыл бұрын

Love the style of that Baltic.

@BobGolob 3 жыл бұрын

I fully agree with this video. Nice job.

@medula 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the run down on these mechanical watches. I'm excited to get my first. Anyway, I wonder how many people are actually diving with these? My guess is very few.

@AndrewsiPhoneable 3 жыл бұрын

I was hoping to get your opinion on Jack Mason watches. I just found them recently but from I can tell, they have great quality watches only downside is obviously no in-house movements because of how new the company is. I was wondering about your thoughts on some of those watches. The Canton Day-date looks good I thought and they have other sub $500 automatic sapphire watches. I keep seeing the same brands in every video, which is fine but it would be interesting to see a video about good upcoming watch brands. Anyway, great video as always 👍

@viceroygunrey4037 3 жыл бұрын

Earlier this year, I ended up buying a Mido Baroncelli Heritage off Jomashop for $600. Great value, elebore grade ETA 2892-A2, 39mm diameter with 43mm at the lugs, only 7mm thick, 20mm lug width, and beautiful eggshell textured dial. Spent an addiitonal $100 for a shell cordovan strap and I've been using it as my daily. Ran 7-10s/d depending on how much it was charged and I started storing dial down for the last couple weeks - runs 5-6s/d now. The Mido Chronometer-grade Baroncelli are actually below $500 on Joma now.

@CapitanFantasma1776 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@taylorwatson7932 3 жыл бұрын

I’m surprised the Vostok Amphibia made the list, but I’m glad you included it. I believe it’s the best automatic for beginners. It’s durable, cheap, and it even has a completely in-house, European (by a few hundred miles 😅) movement.

@balesjo 3 жыл бұрын

At the end, I have to agree with you about the Hamilton Khaki Field Automatic 38mm. I bought mine last fall and seriously, it never leaves my wrist except when I shower. I have more expensive, more striking watches, but this is simply one great, comfortable daily wearer that I almost obsess over!

@crimping1 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Teddy. Great videos from a long time subscriber. Can you do a video or series on unusual looking affordable watches (not junk fashion watches). I know your taste is for the classics. For example I was gifted a Eone Bradley mesh watch. A great piece to add verity to a classic collection. Thanks.

@talkingthoughts7595 3 жыл бұрын

I am starting a new hubby of watch collection so I am doing my research. I will be starting with one for my 47th birthday, 31 December and one for xmas. Six of the ones mentioned in this video are exceptionally attractive. Gotta narrow it down to two, then close one. Thanks man.

@williamhill7312 3 жыл бұрын

Great video

@Watchmade 3 жыл бұрын

Great collection. Just waited waited waited and wanted to post as another alternative the Tissot Heritage. And there it is :) actually you get nowadays mint pieces in used condition for a good price. The Seiko Dress KX is a great one. I have the black version but with the brushed/matte bezel. I think it looks even more elegant since the outer bezel is again shiny polished and this playful design continues on the case as well. Looks more valuable than the pure polished options. Laco Augsburg definitely a great one, look out for the Blaue Stunde 39mm with that beautiful blue dial. Orient Kamasu, exactly the best value for money automatic diver you can get plus it is much more elegant than other Japanese divers in this category.

@refuse2lose1985 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to see the SARY get some shine. My only dress watch is a SARY057 and I'm really happy with my purchase!

@amritmishra9764 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Teddy, I regularly watch your videos, I have recently got into the watch collecting hobby. I wanted to know if Zeppelin automatic watches are good ?