The Definitive Watches For $500 In The Most Popular Categories (15 Watches Mentioned)

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Complete Guide To The Best Automatic Watches Under $500: teddybaldassarre.com/blogs/wa...
Seiko 5 Sports SRPD51: teddybaldassarre.com/products...
Seiko Presage SRPF53: teddybaldassarre.com/products...
Seiko Prospex SRPE99: teddybaldassarre.com/products...
Seiko Prospex SRPD25: teddybaldassarre.com/products...
Seiko Prospex “Arnie” SNJ025: teddybaldassarre.com/products...
Complete Guide To The Best Microbrand Watches: teddybaldassarre.com/blogs/wa...
Shop Watch Brands Featured In This Video:
Bulova: teddybaldassarre.com/collecti...
Junghans: teddybaldassarre.com/collecti...
Tissot: teddybaldassarre.com/collecti...
Hamilton: teddybaldassarre.com/collecti...
Seiko: teddybaldassarre.com/collecti...
Sternglas: teddybaldassarre.com/collecti...
Written Content: www.teddybaldassarre.com/blog
In this video, I'll take the popular attainable price range of $500 and share my definitive best picks in each of the most popular watch categories. What do you guys think of my picks?
Watches Featured:
Bulova Lunar Pilot: teddybaldassarre.com/products...
Junghans Form C: teddybaldassarre.com/products...
Tissot Seastar Chrono: teddybaldassarre.com/products...
Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical: teddybaldassarre.com/products...
Seiko 5 Sports GMT: teddybaldassarre.com/products...
Tissot Gentleman Quartz: teddybaldassarre.com/products...
Seiko SRPF53: teddybaldassarre.com/products...
Sternglas Asthet: teddybaldassarre.com/products...
Seiko SRPE99: teddybaldassarre.com/products...
Videos Mentioned:
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Best Microbrands 2021: • 12 Awesome Microbrand ...
Best Quartz Watches: • The BEST Quartz Watche...
Seiko SNJ025 Review: • Seiko "Arnie" SNJ025 -...
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0:00 - Intro & Organization
2:40 - Microbrands
7:02 - Chronograph
9:39 - Everyday
14:58 - Dress
17:19 - Dive

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@palicar Жыл бұрын

I love this price range. Usually offers enough quality and is affordable enough to explore freely.

@CharlieHustle1687 Жыл бұрын

Teddy brings it like a pro every time. No riffraff, low-rent, just class and logic

@scottsoroka7036 9 күн бұрын

I’m assuming most of these are going to be women’s watches or people that are 4 feet tall with 36 mm cases. Let me know when you do one on men’s watches.

@lifotheparty3624 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are literally what got me into this hobby, and I am incredibly grateful for all the information you present in such a sleek and efficient way! It certainly has made my research a lot easier as a great jumping point!

@TeddyBaldassarre Жыл бұрын

Very happy to help! Continue to do your research and have fun with the journey!

@caramel109 Жыл бұрын

One of your best videos yet Teddy. So many watch people focus on high end and unattainable brands, when there's a wealth of great quality watches at these lower price points (especially if you're not a quartz snob!). Showing people they can dip their toes in the water without it being a big investment is terrific.

@TopTierTicker Жыл бұрын

I would like to thank you Teddy. You're a massive reason I became interested in watches almost two years ago. It's still so refreshing to see you visiting the budget end of the watch world. Now more than ever there is some unreal options at the entry level spot. Top tier recommendations as always. Keep up the good work!

@shawnbogstie2827 Жыл бұрын

Where do you think he makes most of his money? All about exposure to his product. Man, people are stupid.

@TopTierTicker Жыл бұрын

@@shawnbogstie2827 Unfortunately Shawn not everyone has the same negative outlook on people as you do. Teddy clearly makes high quality, enthusiast targeted content with a high production value. Every channel is trying to gain customers, whether that be in the way of returning viewers or directing traffic to a sales platform. Regardless of this, he has my respect.

@paulomarques2756 10 ай бұрын

@@shawnbogstie2827 Really? We all know that!... but does that make the content less honest, less accurate, less influencing or energizing to people that actually take his views and decide that this guy actually influenced in the decision to like watches more!? Your comment sounds more like jealousy, in the sense that you would like to do this but do not... and calling people stupid, because of their comment, is plain rude...

@dmarti47 Жыл бұрын

Teddy, thank you for your content. I’ve been into watches since I can remember, but your channel has recently taught me a lot about making wiser and more educated decisions when it comes to looking for and buying watches. This hobby can be rabbit hole in itself, and you certainly make it a whole lot easier. Also, your coverage of micro-brands is a beautiful thing, as they’re great alternatives but also it’s good to foment competition instead of just always buying from the big dogs.

@jonathan333 Жыл бұрын

I love my Seiko Arnie, bought on your recommendation. It's not for everyone but I wear mine almost every day. It's super easy to read, comfortable, durable, and has a history to it. I really appreciate that you share a diverse range of watches.

@kermdeezy5330 Жыл бұрын

chad spotted

@svenb1668 Жыл бұрын

Love my Arnie too, and its a good talking point as soon as you mention 'Predator"

@stocksxbondage Жыл бұрын

By far the most intriguing watch on this list!

@ChristopherAndersonDP Жыл бұрын

I picked up the SRPF53 a few months ago, and I've been loving it ever since. The dial is every bit as beautiful in person, and I was really impressed by the fit and feel of the bracelet (though this is my first watch with a bracelet, so I don't have much to compare it to).

@Sternglas Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for featuring us in this great video! Your videos are just the right thing for all watch enthusiasts that want to get into the watch world. Thanks again. All the best from Hamburg, Klara

@cr144mc6 Жыл бұрын

About 2 years ago (I think) you talked about SRPF53 and I went and bought it for my first watch. Fast forward and I’ve loved it so much I just moved up a little bit to SPB165 with the 6R35 movement. Thanks for showing me the world of Teddy!

@raygacy Жыл бұрын

Love this! Thank you Teddy for inspiring us watch collectors and lovers in continuously creating our own watch collection! 😊👍

@TeddyBaldassarre Жыл бұрын

Thank you all for watching! It makes it all possible!

@jakehumphrey1213 Жыл бұрын

Here we go, right in my price range. Thanks Teddy and team!

@b.sharp. Жыл бұрын

One of my favorite videos of yours, Teddy! Loved all of the picks

@BrianHoney Жыл бұрын

Great video as usual Teddy. I too like this price range- I really enjoy your coverage of the low-price, mid-market- and really expensive stuff!

@dakralter4957 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Teddy, my Seiko SSK005 just arrived and it’s great!! Appreciate the work you do on the channel for those of us not in the tax bracket to drop thousands on a watch.

@BoozewithNick Жыл бұрын

Just pre-ordered a RZE Ascentus with the awesome NH-34 in it. I carefully noted the specs on the Seiko GMT, and definitely feel like the movement is being put to better use in the micro brand world (RZE, Mitch Mason, for starters). Always love these episodes, Teddy. Thanks to you and your team for so much hard work to produce this content, and congrats on adding Seiko to your line-up.

@pktsqr Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I couldn't resist picking one of those up, myself. Definitely more interesting (to my tastes), and I agree that micros will generally do better stuff with these movements.

@donmongoose Жыл бұрын

Really glad you mentioned the Sternglas Asthet, it caught my eye ages ago but could litereally find zero mentions of it and some mixed reviews for their previous models. Its going for considerably cheaper than the price you listed here on their website so I might finally give it a go because its a lovely budget alternative.

@Sternglas Жыл бұрын

Hello from Hamburg! Great to read you like the STERNGLAS Asteht. A tipp for you: We do have some Black Friday sales live right now, as well as on the Asthet! Feel free to visit our website! All the best from Hamburg.

@T_SDuarte Жыл бұрын

The Tissot Gentleman line is overkill. Excellent quality for the price and, to be honest, there are so many options to choose from that you could add 3 to 4 different styles to you collection just from within its particular catalog.

@muhammadsalam844 Жыл бұрын

Another amazing video by teddy! Your intros and animations are getting better and better, wish you could have mentioned the new releases by citizen this year for both the everyday and the sports category

@oz-man3555 Жыл бұрын

Thnx Teddy! You have solved me some doubts about Seiko 5 GMT. And Orange looks spectacular in natural light

@tbrasc0 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see CITIZEN getting some love here. My old Ecodrive chronograph has been a great reliable watch over the last 15 years.

@orlandogonzalez3939 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video as always. Appreciate this price range during these hard times

@b0lkan Жыл бұрын

I am amazed by the amount of top quality videos you're able to upload in such a short span of time. Thank you!

@TeddyBaldassarre Жыл бұрын

We are well oiled machine at this point. Appreciate the compliment. Thanks for watching.

@barrettwbenton Жыл бұрын

Wow: just finished watching your video from a year back on building a Seiko-only collection (you might say I'm "already there", but also looking hungrily at the new 5 GMT) when this video popped up. Love some of the examples I knew nothing about (Baltic with Chinese micro-rotor movement? Yikes.), as well as more-familiar fare. In the older video, I appreciated your shout-out to Seiko's 6139: I was lucky enough to find a nice example ("blue eye") over a decade back, before prices went through the roof, as it's about as close to a mech Seiko chrono as I'm likely to come. The new GMT will help scratch that "diver-style" itch I still have. Great presentation, Teddy!

@KD-mm3li Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy my Tag Heuer Formula 1. Picked up second hand for around $550. I love the dial, black face, font of numbers. The simplicity look. And a trophy to myself for moving out of my parents house. My nxt will likely be the Seiko 5 in green for some color and a real close match to one of my favorites, the Hulk, someday.

@zhicaofang2354 Жыл бұрын

I have the SSK005 Orange Dial Seiko GMT and absolutely love it. Probably the most affordable mechanical GMT with a unique dial and decent water resistance on the market right now.

@frankw7266 Жыл бұрын

Bless you & thank you, the timing on this video could not have been any better!! Wife asked what I wanted for Christmas, and I told her a watch... of course I get the eye roll and "how the hell do I know what to buy you?" I showed her this and told her as long as it's 40mm+, I'd be happy with anything on here... just pick something you'd like to see me wearing. Great selection for a gift list you put together.

@derKunstler Жыл бұрын

was really surprised you mentioned Sternglas and even tho they annoy me with targeted ads i think some of their designes ar pretty solid and i am happy anyways, when you show or discuss new brands and models. great stuff!

@UmangSardesai Жыл бұрын

Teddy -- You should do a full review of Seiko 5 GMT. That itself would then be a home run by you, haha!

@TeddyBaldassarre Жыл бұрын

We definitely will!

@markeywestskies6503 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Teddy for a succinct yet informational piece on the very collection friendly ~500 range.

@trevorinman7096 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, Teddy! Finally made my first watch purchase in the Seiko 5 GMT.

@brakmaster Жыл бұрын

I recently bought the Seiko 5 GMT (SSK001) and it is an amazing watch. Has not left my wrist for the past two weeks.

@riothero313 Жыл бұрын

I just picked up a Seiko sports 5 "Time Sonar" with the tobacco colored translucent dial and I love that thing. It's the same 42mm as my Samurai but, wears way way smaller. I ordered a top hat ar coated crystal for it to go for an even more retro look and give me some scratch protection. Even the back exhibition caseback is tinted, they got all the details right especially for the money.

@vmbvmb7471 Жыл бұрын

I love these videos - Great way to add more watches to my collection. Awesome video.

@jackswonson3772 Жыл бұрын

Great overall review of some basics anyone can be proud to own and be on their wrist! Thanks

@rayharrison6400 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous I depth reviews. Thoroughly enjoyed it

@x1x2x3able Жыл бұрын

Always have loved your videos since they help make watches and watch collecting make sense to a beginner/noob like me. Also, I did a little happy dance when you said your website now carries Seiko

@heshamfyilj06 Жыл бұрын

Congrats Tedday on the Seiko news! I was waiting for this announcement for long time. Great move.

@shankz8854 3 ай бұрын

So happy I discovered Teddy. He has sparked my passion for watches. He is the reason the first watch I bought was a Seiko 5 GMT.

@NinjaNick636 Жыл бұрын

I just got my first “nice watch”, Tissot Blue dial Gentleman Automatic a few weeks ago. LOVE it and am already hooked on the watch world. The next week I got a Seiko SZS as a daily wear. Then a few days ago bought a Casio GM2100… With a watch box lol. My next watch I’m looking at is a Tudor Black Bay. Appreciate the in depth reviews you give Teddy

@TeddyBaldassarre Жыл бұрын

That’s a nice progression Nick. Make the Black Bay happen!

@dannysimenauer5745 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video for us value buyers. I like and agree with most of Teddy’s suggestions.

@dappergrizzly888 Жыл бұрын

Hi Teddy! Been watching your videos for 3-4 years and the cinematography has always been spectacular this year. However would love to have more human (mostly your) interaction with the watches showcased 👌🏼

@brianpercival1829 Жыл бұрын

Recently found an over looked watch, Lorus Automatic 10 Bar I found in an Estate Sale for $25. Hardly worn, a jewelers cloth and poly watch polish looks good, a myota 21 jewel movement. Blue sunburst face, looks like a Tudor. Can't go wrong at that price.

@jsalzarwinning1 Жыл бұрын

Teddy always bringing the 🔥 watch content

@lzemo Жыл бұрын

Just started watching your videos. Enjoy them.

@owen1079 Жыл бұрын

Got to try on an orange Seiko GMT in store today. It's *very* solid/heavy/well made for a Seiko 5 and definitely wears smaller on the wrist than its stated size (far smaller than my 41mm Seiko sea urchin.)

@kryplus5471 Жыл бұрын

I love this channel, greetings from naples!

@liamo4 2 ай бұрын

Some very nice suggestions there Teddy. Thank you.

@islandwatch Жыл бұрын

Everytime I open KZfaq you have a new video. You got the grind! Keep cranking them out.

@TeddyBaldassarre Жыл бұрын

Means a lot coming from you, Marc! Same to you brother!

@Joshua_Nikolai Жыл бұрын

@@TeddyBaldassarre I know there has to be some conflicting online retail business stuff here, but it’s cool to see you guys interact. Islander watches of course have to be at the top of a list in this price range. 👌🏼

@GraphicDesignerStephen Жыл бұрын

Great video! I have three of these on my list - the Lunar Pilot, Arnie and PRX.

@jonclassical5710 Жыл бұрын

Great vlog Teddy...you really need to look at Wing Liang's Aragon line...solid builds, some with higher-end auto-movements, sapphire crystals, fantastic bracelets and clasps. Wing is very approachable and I recommend you guys should chat!

@danny2k55 Жыл бұрын

Hey Teddy, you should do like a 30 second peak into what you are wearing on your wrist before a video like this. I think that would be fun. Great video as always!

@Biblicalgiants Жыл бұрын

I like the Benchmade Griptilian in the background there. Good review!

@manuelfebri7443 Жыл бұрын

i’m an enthusiast evetho i only have casio databank currently. love your content teddy! gonna consider watch on this list to go to my collection!

@tcenzo6722 Жыл бұрын

Very great video Teddy! Would love to see antother one for the 1000$ price range

@lkjpoify Жыл бұрын

Hi Teddy! Great channel and video as always! Would love to get your opinion on the Seiko Presage Zen Garden SSA421 automatic. Keep rocking man

@konforzone Жыл бұрын

Sternglass is such inspiration for me to see. It is great value for price. Thanks for sharing.

@SatnamSingh-pd3yh Жыл бұрын

Great video Teddy. Can you make a video on skeleton watches, some more affordable ones or entry-level ones? Keep up the good work Teddy

@wills3212 Жыл бұрын

Great video your knowledge is impressive

@megasoid Жыл бұрын

Excellent price range, which is comfortable for a lot of people. Thanks.

@karlobugasto2477 Жыл бұрын

I have 2 out of the 15 mentioned! Seiko 5 GMT and Seiko Turtle PADI.. Planning to get the Hamilton Khaki.. nice recommendations Teddy!

@Gumby56 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Teddy for profiling Sternglas, great watch!

@guts2112 Жыл бұрын

Wow Teddy congrats on becoming a Seiko ad. That’s absolutely huge

@JN-yn3sq Жыл бұрын

So glad you finally have the Seikos and the SSKs in stock. Scared to ask if you're going to run any black Friday promos this year?

@alexthekidlist124 Жыл бұрын

Seiko 5 is such a beauty !!! I'm definitely getting one for Xmas 👍

@sotecluxan4221 Жыл бұрын

This one with day/date?

@alexthekidlist124 Жыл бұрын

@@sotecluxan4221 yes the GMT with the orange dial 👍

@whoknows8678 Жыл бұрын

Citizen gets overlooked a lot because virtually no one, at least in the states, knows they even make mechanical watches. So, a lot of auto watch only types didn't even consider Citizen. Even I didn't know they had mechanical watches until fairly recently.

@noduswatches5980 Жыл бұрын

Honored to be in such cool company! Awesome video, Teddy!

@riothero313 Жыл бұрын

It's a beautiful looking watch. I love the 6 o'clock date window, it just keeps the symmetry of the dial so much cleaner and even better that it is beveled. It looks really nice.

@dcm703 Жыл бұрын

The Sarb033 is still one of my favorites to wear, love Seiko!

@frankdevita7667 Жыл бұрын

Hi Teddy, I am relatively new to your channel and very impressed with your knowledge of watches. With respect to micro brands I understand that ETA is now only supplying the Swatch Group and was wondering what your thoughts are on the Sellita movements that many micro brands will be reliant on to maintain the Swiss Made status?

@eram1004 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos. Don’t think I’ve seen you mention the CA based Nodus. I have 2 of their Avalons. Love their case feel. Great job.

@MM-dn3de 8 ай бұрын

Another great video. I wish you would touch on repairing, mechanical vs battery powered.

@MrAumbra Жыл бұрын

When do you start carrying Grand Seiko and Credor? Love the content.

@markpomerhn76 Жыл бұрын

I really like the Bulova and the Arnold Schwarzenegger special! Nice video!

@carlbox2453 Жыл бұрын

I have the Tissot seastar 1000 and I love it so much it's perfect for my wrist the dial looks so good and its at such a crazy good price point to be in on the swatch world! Would deff recommend

@WriterandPhotographer Жыл бұрын

Great line-up of suggestions that are available to most people. Some of those dials look much more expensive.

@basvleeskruyer Жыл бұрын

hey Teddy, great video. this is my price range!

@doubleOR1 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video!! Thank you so much

@Dadication3 Жыл бұрын

Great choices. Wearing my Mikan GMT daily and loving it.

@kevinfestner6126 Жыл бұрын

I bought the light blue seiko presage used in perfect condition for a hair over 200 bucks. It's gorgeous. Really, really sublime gorgeous! The Orient Neptune Triton to me is the successor to the Seiko Turtle. You can have a tasteful collection of 500 buck watches.

@F1fan56 Жыл бұрын

Affordable quality - great topic!

@petervernelen6784 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, any plans on covering the Orient kamasu 2 vs the original one?

@alexisayala4429 Жыл бұрын

Hey I saw that bench made griptillian! Dam my boy teddy is cultured on everything🔥do a edc pocket dump!

@maxinahunt8652 5 ай бұрын

Great video!

@11Khalid11 6 ай бұрын

All watches look nice on your wrist. You wear it well man 💯

@itrapzii3311 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos and reviews. Can you do a review on Panzera brand watches.

@ukoutdoors3022 Жыл бұрын

I agree with your view on Citizen. Hard to beat for the money.

@paulc9588 Жыл бұрын

Some fine choices here. This is a sweet spot in the market, relatively affordable but with a sprinkling of cachet if you choose wisely. Glad to see you have not followed the herd re. negativity towards Seiko, much of which is undeserved IMHO. It is a great brand making some fantastic watches at the moment, same with Tissot, Hamilton and Citizen.

@MrJesusdoesntsave Жыл бұрын

Wow, that Baltic looks smooth. Very nice.

@juniorjohnson5961 Жыл бұрын

Teddy i thought you were authorized dealer of Seiko for a long time .

@TeddyBaldassarre Жыл бұрын

I don’t think you were alone in that! Happy to finally have the brand available.

@Iesous27 Жыл бұрын

@@TeddyBaldassarre oh! You're selling seikos now??

@urthemole Жыл бұрын

@@Iesous27 he announced it during the Seiko Chrono video 11 days ago

@hectormendez6638 Жыл бұрын

Mandela effect for sure cuz I swear you already had Seiko

@soundscaperecordings1111 Жыл бұрын

Seikos are my favourite it's all I have ☺️

@TheVDaddyo Жыл бұрын

Still love SARX045 JDM that I purchased this year because of your prior reviews 😎

@williamhill7312 Жыл бұрын

Great video

@0xA9F Жыл бұрын

The white dial 42mm Khaki field pairs well with so many straps. Good thing if you are conscious budget to a certain degree.

@valengreymoon5623 Жыл бұрын

I'd like to add the Citizen BJ7110-89E PROMASTER GMT / Diver combo. Under $500, and pretty much a do-it-all piece.

@luispaez7504 8 ай бұрын

I enjoyed this video. I already have a Seiko Padi and a Bulova Lunar Pilot. I will probably go for a Tissot next.

@andrew1982aa Жыл бұрын

Hello teddy great video ,you are awesome . Casio oak?

@pauloftsushima3580 Жыл бұрын

Hello teddy, its surprising and impressive that you review new entrants into the market. But i think you are missing out on quite a few more brands like the WISE WATCHES. I find WISE to be one of the most affordable entry to automatic watches with clean design and a standard miyota movement..i find their design simple and attractive...same is the case with corniche watches, they look great but im not sure what movement they have. If you can please review the WISE watch which is based out of thailand...if you need help coordinating with then i can definitely assist..i moved to thailand from texas 7 years ago. Cheers

@akacenturio500 Жыл бұрын

I like the structure of this video. Would love to see one for 1000 or 1500 dollars

@matthewsanders6499 Жыл бұрын

Got my Seiko King Turtle with grenade dial a little over a year ago for right about 500$ msrp with some savings. It is a dope watch and a definitive diver.

@williamclarke2020 Жыл бұрын

I'm new to your channel and I must say I love it. Glad you are not a watch snob in that you highlight lower priced and well positioned offerings. To wit...what is your take on Victorinox/Swiss Army/Military ?