10 BEST Chronographs Under $500

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10 BEST Chronographs Under $500

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4 ай бұрын

Finding a good chronograph on a $500 budget is a difficult task. So, I've built this top 10 best chonographs under $500 list to help you decide which to add to your collection!
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@rossyoung8892 3 ай бұрын

I have definitely been converted to mecha quartz chronographs over mechanical. As you've shown Kieron it opens up a whole new range of watches to choose from with none of the difficulty and expense of servicing a mechanical Chrono movement. I have the Nezumi Tonnere and UNdone vintage killy in my collection and I'm loving both.

@nedflanders3769 3 ай бұрын

The look and feel of a mechanical with the accuracy and convenience of quartz. What’s not to love? ❤️ 😅

@Megatraum504 3 ай бұрын

@@nedflanders3769 the battery dying.

@Andrew.W75 3 ай бұрын

That you can't wind the watch@@nedflanders3769

@Stricko72 3 ай бұрын

You've knocked it out of the park with your selection, awesome. Got the field medic, great piece. Cheers

@TopTierTicker 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers! I've been sooooo tempted to pick up the field medic on multiple occasions. I'll get it in at some point

@Al_Benedetti 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely love my Bulova Lunar Pilot. Great brand history with actual NASA moon heritage. 🚀🌗

@TopTierTicker 3 ай бұрын

Yes sir! Enjoy your Bulova my friend 🙏

@bena7228 11 күн бұрын

Love that seiko at the end, but with the black dial. I think for chronographs you are better off waiting until you can afford the one that you want

@atoz6552 3 ай бұрын

I can see you're a true watch enthousiast! I'm starting a watch collection and you have introduced me to so many amazing companies i never heard of in this video! I just want to thank you for that 💯

@nizarmurar 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful, honest episode as always. Many thanks . Nizar

@TopTierTicker 3 ай бұрын

Cheers Nizar my friend 🙏 hope all is well

@johanvandersandt8904 3 ай бұрын

I dont have one hahaha! I just havent found one that speaks to me. Great selection of watches here Kieran!

@sweetcorn1968 3 ай бұрын

The Roue looks wonderful, the colours really make it pop.

@TopTierTicker 3 ай бұрын

It's a very fun watch mate. Perfect for the sun ☀️👌

@Seajay2016 3 ай бұрын

I bought timex marlin with blue dial. It has a mecca quartz :-) 40mm, 13 height with domed glass*.

@datdudeinred 20 күн бұрын

This is definitely the best Chronograph video on the internet. & I've seen them all. 😂

@TopTierTicker 20 күн бұрын

You're too deep man 😂

@darrenfry4695 3 ай бұрын

Definitely that yema chrono and with that story of andretti actually wearing one while racing and winning is a must buy.

@Mixedpuppy 2 ай бұрын

I just saw this. Great review. The difficulty thing for me is finding a mechanical chronograph for under $500. That being said at least you brought my attention to the Orient Mako Chronograph. I had been eyeing balling the Nivada Chronoking and a variety of Dan Henry watches. The price point for Dan Henry really rocks for the style for average Joes like me. Thanks for the work on your video.

@indaloman1989 3 ай бұрын

I didn't know the Yema existed, thanks for bringing it to my attention! I do like a watch with a bit of history and a good story behind it. Great video, have a nice day.

@maxinahunt8652 3 ай бұрын

“Pizza box…”. Lol. Brilliant. With a 16cm wrist there are very few chronographs I can wear well but you did point some out.

@craiggreeson2614 3 ай бұрын

Some great shoutouts here and a few watches I had not seen before. For the Seiko choice I would have stuck with the Speedtimer but the one shown certainly is a bit different. I love my Dan Henry 1937. I was a bit surprised not to see a Timex - both the Q Chronograph and Marlin Chronograph are great looking, vintage inspired pieces.

@cancer5952 2 ай бұрын

A lot of gratitude for this video. i was looking for the Orient One, and it's just there

@djordjejovic1819 3 ай бұрын

Great, inspiring video.. Aside well known brands gives so many ideas for Chronos.. Yema, Roue, Straton (but Speciale) are pieces to think about. Keep up the good work.

@ofb7212 3 ай бұрын

Dan Henry's are excellent. I have a 1939,my wife has a 1937 and a 1975. I have gifted DH's to my daughter, sister and her husband. All look much more expensive than they should for the money

@TopTierTicker 3 ай бұрын

What a great set of gifts! The whole family kitted out with great watches 🙏👌

@ThrupleQuashimodo Ай бұрын

This may be your best list yet.

@rikdriscoll2160 3 ай бұрын

Straight away the Seiko SSC769 stands out. It's really unique in design with great specs and a lovely dial. Bargain price too! Also like the Roue, it looks sporty, compact with great combination. Great list Kieron, always good content mate 👍

@TopTierTicker 3 ай бұрын

I've been very temped to buy that SSC769. Especially with the price and sapphire crystal. That dial surface looks sexy too. You might see it feature on a full review soon 👀 cheers Rik 🙏

@neutronalchemist3241 3 ай бұрын

Sugess 418-2. maybe it's an unoriginal Daytona homage, but an automatic chronograph with those specs for $459 is insane good value.

@mrjesanchez 3 ай бұрын

Mr. K. keeps his followers from overspending on watches. Thank you!

@TopTierTicker 3 ай бұрын

No need to spend thousands when great watches like this exist 👌👌👌

@jvduckmanton7162 3 ай бұрын

Great video mate. I’m on the look out for a chrono, you gave some good ideas. Cheers

@TopTierTicker 3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it mate 🙏

@atoz6552 3 ай бұрын

Have you ever tried a Vaer watch? I think they look great! Especially the Oceanracer chronograph collection. Any thoughts? 🙂

@RuinasDomi 3 ай бұрын

Hello everyone! Awesome list with some real gems. Regardless, I thought I’d throw in my 2 cents with another great option: the Hemel Airfoil. A beautiful Pilot Chronograph, with excellent measurements, mechanical hand winding movement, rotating bezel, sapphire, magnificent lume and all of this under the price limit for the list.

@TopTierTicker 3 ай бұрын

Hemel make some great chronos. I've mentioned them a few times in the past. It was very close to making the list 🙏

@theSecretSauceofLife 2 ай бұрын

I would love to add SEIKO Dress Chronograph Watch SSB429P1 to your list ...it also looks great in person

@debayant 3 ай бұрын

Timex q chronograph panda dial...wonderful looking, robust build...and very affordable

@nextonthewrist 3 ай бұрын

Great video mate, glad you covered off Straton...I feel in the last couple of years they've been slightly forgotten about but still a superb choice and gorgeous looks. How do you find the fit and finish on the Boldr in comparison to the other watches mentioned in this video? I do like the designs and use of colour...

@Ben-bs4od 3 ай бұрын

One of your best videos. Love the Boldr medic in light blue!!!!

@TopTierTicker 3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@odiseo86 3 ай бұрын

Loved the boldr! Thanks.

@TopTierTicker 3 ай бұрын

No probs! Thanks for watching

@maxinahunt8652 3 ай бұрын

Great video with some great suggestions!

@TopTierTicker 3 ай бұрын

Glad you like them! Hope you're well 🙏

@arielspalter7425 3 ай бұрын

Cool video! How would the Orient Mako wear on a 6.5 inch wrist? The stated size is a bit off putting, but I like the design.

@TopTierTicker 3 ай бұрын

The 48mm lug to lug means it will fit nicely. It will still have a lot of wrist presence and look big... But it'll fit

@hardy3559 3 ай бұрын

I’ve got the seagull love it but it’s a nightmare to wind 😂 👏👏👏👏

@Skyline750 3 ай бұрын

I got my Casio Edifice Chronograph for $89 and I’m super happy with it

@TopTierTicker 3 ай бұрын

Can't go wrong with an Edifice chrono. I was tempted to feature one on this list.👌

@mykytaradko5776 3 ай бұрын

I have the Orient you mentioned in your video, I love it really much!

@TopTierTicker 3 ай бұрын

Amazing! How does it wear on your wrist? Is the 48mm lug to lug true to size?

@e-smoker7695 3 ай бұрын

I have the orient to. I like the bezel. It wears smaler. Its not to big.

@Psysso 3 ай бұрын

Its something with the chinese ST movement. Anything. That movement looks so awesome for cheap its a must have.

@TopTierTicker 3 ай бұрын

I can see why people love it. It's super cool for the price that's for sure!

@steelerfanhtd 3 ай бұрын

Why the inner bezel, when there is an outer bezel?

@Diego-pe4yx 3 ай бұрын

Timex Marlin Chronograph 🔝

@keving4408 3 ай бұрын

Wonderful and informative video as always. I'm curious what you meant when you suggested that the Bulova Lunar Pilot "might not be the best wearing experience" (12:07). Also, I'm surprised a Timex couldn't make this list. They seem to have some great chronos.

@TopTierTicker 3 ай бұрын

Because it's a big boy! Almost every watch on this list is more comfortable. You somewhat sacrifice comfort for the super cool looks and history

@TopTierTicker 3 ай бұрын

Timex; I'm not a big fan. I've had about 7 of them now... Never been impressed

@tolis287 3 ай бұрын

The Bulova Lunar Pilot costs 718€ here !

@pgrtwitto3783 3 ай бұрын

I love the video. Thank you.

@TopTierTicker 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! Glad you enjoyed it

@robertmckinlay7242 3 ай бұрын

I really fancy wearing a pretty chrono like the Orient. My watch fund is up to Timex Q money at the moment... Patience, patience...

@TopTierTicker 3 ай бұрын

The Orient isn't that much more than the Timex Q... Stay patient, you'll have it soon my friend

@stillben 3 ай бұрын

Good video thanks

@TopTierTicker 3 ай бұрын

Nice comment, thanks 🙏

@bigdreams5554 3 ай бұрын

Great suggestions!!

@TopTierTicker 3 ай бұрын

Glad you think so!

@D3ZG1978 3 ай бұрын

I really wish Bulova released a smaller version like 40-41mm and I’d be all over it

@TopTierTicker 3 ай бұрын

I think everyone is in the same boat. I'd 100000% have a 40mm lunar pilot 👌

@D3ZG1978 3 ай бұрын

@@TopTierTicker same 👍

@avalchinov 3 ай бұрын

Great video 👍🏻

@TopTierTicker 3 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍 appreciate your viewership

@StAntonioStefanov 3 ай бұрын

Different Seiko 6139 and Citizen 8110 can be found for under 500 and are amazing.

@TopTierTicker 3 ай бұрын

I love the 6138s and 6139s 👌 full of character and history. It can be the wild west licking one up though. Takes an experienced collector

@Andrew.W75 3 ай бұрын

@@TopTierTickerYou don't get experience if you do dip your toe in the water!

@matyasd007 3 ай бұрын

Timex Q Chronograph looks the best for the price

@TopTierTicker 3 ай бұрын

Mehhh... It's alright. I think everything on this list is better for the money. It doesn't have great specs, no history and a bit boring for my taste. I can appreciate how some may love it though. It's just not for me

@chrislyall6251 3 ай бұрын

Great review 👏 👌

@TopTierTicker 3 ай бұрын

Cheers Chris 👌

@D3ZG1978 3 ай бұрын

Another great video, I’m after another chronograph to go with my RZE valour and Pagani…. 😅

@TopTierTicker 3 ай бұрын

That RZE valour looks fantastic! Nice choice

@D3ZG1978 3 ай бұрын

@@TopTierTicker better than my PD speedy…? 🤣 I’m wearing the RZE today actually

@TopTierTicker 3 ай бұрын

Errrrrm... It's definitely a cooler watch. I'm not a big fan of Pagani so I'm not a good person to ask lol

@Heisenberg_747 3 ай бұрын

The 24hour am/pm indicator is useless to me which I hate on my speedtimer. Now I am looking for another chrono which has a 12hour totaliser.

@TopTierTicker 3 ай бұрын

I think that's a common hate across chrono owners. I don't mind it. I don't see myself ever needing to time something for 12 hours 😂

@codywright3958 3 ай бұрын

Brew watches is another great one!

@TopTierTicker 3 ай бұрын

Yes they are! Good suggestion!

@williamsipe1151 3 ай бұрын

In my view, the SSC769 is a far better chronograph than the speedtimer. The 1/20 second dial elevates it above chronograph style watches.

@TopTierTicker 3 ай бұрын

People just love the look of the speed timer though don't they... 🙄 But yeah, I think that the SSC769 is objectively a better watch!

@williamsipe1151 3 ай бұрын

@@TopTierTicker , I think most people buy chronograph watches for looks rather than functionality, myself included. If I'm going to be seriously timing something, i wear a digital watch.

@ganeshram863 3 ай бұрын

I own a CITIZEN ECO DRIVE "TSUNO" ie BULL HEAD CHRONOGRAPH WATCH . THE MOST VALUE FOR MONEY CHRONOGRAPH .

@TopTierTicker 3 ай бұрын

Aye, that ones a good one too

@machoadan 3 ай бұрын

Being an overall sci-fi nut the lunar pilot was my obvious choice and i love it! Recently put it on a blue FKM Tropical strap and its more than perfect.

@TopTierTicker 3 ай бұрын

Very nice my friend 🙏🙏🙏 enjoy

@_all_around_us 3 ай бұрын

I only wish that Orient was 40 mm, that wouldve made it PERFECT.

@TopTierTicker 3 ай бұрын

Yep! The bigger wrist guys will be happy though 👌

@MUFCSharpy 3 ай бұрын

Hoffman Racing 40 is a bargain

@10njbytes40 3 ай бұрын

Nice selections. Another is the Swatch Blue Grid. You never hear anything about. Very nice and only $200.

@lucianacarvalho4095 3 ай бұрын

u have great taste for watches. just like mine 😏

@TopTierTicker 3 ай бұрын

Great minds think alike 🙏

@lucianacarvalho4095 3 ай бұрын

@@TopTierTicker 🧐😉☺

@willgibbs871 3 ай бұрын

None of the plethora of Citizen eco drive chronographs made the list. Ridiculous specs and quality for the price 😢

@TopTierTicker 3 ай бұрын

It was near impossible to pick one. The problem is, they simply have too many

@Andrew.W75 3 ай бұрын

Really don't see how the Orient is a great design. Looks vanilla like all their other watches

@MatejaBlagojevic 3 ай бұрын

Fun fact:You're breathing manually now!

@MatejaBlagojevic 3 ай бұрын

as well as blinking

@Megatraum504 3 ай бұрын

This is why i unapologetically enjoy clones. For under 1k$ you can practically have 95% of a daytona. I dont care what people think of fakes nor do i care if they know its fake. It is for me to enjoy and they offer insane value for beautiful packages. Imagine the clone with no logo on it. Sapphire crystal, full stainless 904L with great fit/finish, tapered bracelets with milled clasps + micro adjust. Ceramic bezel, fully functioning automatic mechanical chronograph movement (cloned 4130) and all under 12.5 mm tall. For $800, every watch owner would have one and they would be perpetually sold out.

@ApolloSpice 3 ай бұрын

They aren’t fake lmao they’re licensed

@TopTierTicker 3 ай бұрын

I never said fake. I said clones or copies. Which is correct

@ApolloSpice 3 ай бұрын

@@TopTierTicker fair

@AndySmith4501 3 ай бұрын

I just wish they would dispense with 24 hour subdials. Totally pointless

@TopTierTicker 3 ай бұрын

I use it as a little gauge of how much of the day I have left :)

@themaggot8 3 ай бұрын

That green JDM Mako 3 chrono diver looks phenomenal. I found one for 260, which is insane. I'm still in doubt if I should pull the trigger or not, since there are not many reviews about it