Great list. Love the citizen. Looks really sharp. I recommend the Tissot Le Locle with 80h power reserve, sapphire crystal and a stunning dial as another affordable dress watch.
I have a TImex Marlin Manual wind, my girlfriend got me a Timex Waterbury open heart for Christmas, I am still waiting for it due to slow shipping. Just thought I would share the start of my collection, nice video! Subscribed!
Got a hand written card with my Vario Empire and couple days ago a "happy new year" sms from Judy and Ivan. Really nice to see people having such passion towards their work 👌 They also gave me a discount since I missed some promotion code as I ordered 😁
I have an Orient Capitol in rose gold. The Capitol has both day and date complications. It is a very beautiful dress watch with a burgundy alligator band. I get very nice comments on it whenever I wear it.
I like the subscriber lists. Maybe you can just do them every other month or something. One I want to see is thinnest automatic watches under 500. That would be cool
I'll certainly miss this section, but I'm thrilled to see the new content you're planning for us Dave. Cheers for the upcoming refreshing of the channel's content!!!
Thanks for including my recommendation on this video! Not the biggest fan of Roman numerals, but the California dial Marlin is growing on me. Timex executes clean mid-century modern like no other entry level watch brand. I want to add that Timex has the best leather straps of any entry level watch brand. I’m seriously considering buying Timex straps for my other watches and replacing the Timex branded pin buckle with a sterile one.
I have the grey dial version and its hands down amazing. From all the different finishes on the case to the bracelet where every piece of metal individually moves. Each link is made up of 5 separate pieces! Plus the domed sapphire is great and not overly reflective like Hamiltons can be. Should have done a review on this watch alone really. Rrp is about $750 and in the UK it goes for £550. So $350 is an absolute steal!
Great review, thanks. I have the Visodate quartz, Max Bill hand wound and a Stiletto on a leather strap. The Visodate is a great watch but reflections in the crystal are a nuisance on the black dial version and the strap quality is not great. I wish it was 38mm like the Max Bill which fits perfectly on my 6 and 1/2 inch wrists. That Stiletto looks cool and quite Rado-esque on a bracelet but does not have as much character as the Max Bill IMHO. For my money the Max Bill is the best of these three, iconic design and the best quality overall.
I am only a few months into watch collection but have already several watches. Or maybe it's more correct to say selection... Here I want to talk for Seiko's solar watches in different dial colors with sapphire crystal. I have SNE530P1(white dial with gold case and leather bracelet), SNE525P1(blue dial with stainless steel bracelet), and SNE 529(green dial with leather bracelet). These are really stylish watches available from ~ $170-250.
Nice collection but the Certina wins for me plus their prices are hard to beat. Some Certinas on Joma are just $199 for a swiss watch with a sapphire crystal...
I have had my Junghans Max Bill Chronoscope with the acryclic crystal since 2017 and there is not a scratch on it. So if you are just a tad careful it should go a long while without scratching.
Good advice on the Acrylic crystal, I love being able to polish out the scratches on my Vostoks ! Brasso metal polish for the win ! Love the dial on the Vario, but the band ? Kill it with fire !!
Vario, Timex, Junghans. Yes totally agree. All three are outstanding pieces. I own the Winter White Vario Empire and the Junghans (white dial, no numerals).
woah, that blue Orient Maestro is nnniiicccceeee! I just wish it had a sapphire crystal. The Vario Emipre Winter variant is stunning, Wow. Fun list, thanks for the heads up on these.
That Timex California model, would have been a "must have" if it had a sapphire crystal. Yet again my ex- beloved Timex drops the ball. I guess some things weren't meant to be. Great review of some very nice dress watches. I appreciate your reviews on watches affordable to those of us who live on this side of the railroad tracks. Much more success to you through the years.
hardlex is actually rather scratch resistant. i had a orange monster and till now only have a minor scratch that is not discernable unless using magnifying glass or have to look around the glass for at least 30 seconds.
Excellent video and a great selection. The Dufrane Waterloo quartz is well worth considering in this price range (along with many others). Really like your emphasis on affordable pieces. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for including the Junghans! I also like the Certina-watches, this one is a bit more expensive, but with a special curbed dial, catches the light well: Certina DS 1 Powermatic 80 - C0298071605100... Certina advertises itself also with the 'turtle'-concept, extra shock protection.
I like the Hamilton, it's an underrated option as everyone goes for Rolex, Omega - ok the Jazzmaster may not be a £6k watch, but it's Swiss Made and for the price it's a great option.
Awesome list! Is it really true that eco drive does not need any battery or capacitor change? I had an old eco drive, while doesnt need battery change, but the much more expensive capacitor needs to be replaced after a few years...
Water resistance is paramount to me, especially on a dress watch. When I attend a dinner party I inevitably end up diving 500 feet to the seabed. Happens every time.
Bauhaus is a movement alright, a bowel movement. Anyways, thanks Dave for doing a non-diver video. I absolutely love that Stiletto, I have a Swatch Skin something or other that is about the same thickness and without a seconds hand but to have it as a dress watch and solar... that is nice.
While this Certina appeals to me very much, I though that quartz and especially eco-drive usually makes more sense. As was mentioned in Vario review a lot of us wear dress watches occasionally. Maybe 3-5 times a year. Still it needs to be serviced at least once in 6 years. So, paying 150$ after wearing dress watch like 30 times seems a little bit pricy Thanks for the video! So many different options from ETA to Eco-drive
Without the date, the Orient Maestro looks quite like A. Lange & Sohne Saxonia Thin (one of my favorite luxury watch :)) Nonetheless, Orient Maestro is sold.
My fav dress watch under 500AUD is the seagull simple business watch you can find it if you search all express it's got sapphire date at 6 pm and a great st2130 movt which is a high quality clone of ETA 2824-2
Thank you for mentioning the Vario Empire. I have the white automatic w/black numerals which is perfectly proportioned, versatile with straps, and far classier than it has any business being at this price point. Now eagerly anticipating the Vario Trench WWI watch in black & white. Have you ever discussed Geckota watches in depth? The G-01 v1 and v2 (Space Age) series are superb! As is the silver jump hour with textured dial. Lots of compliments on them all.
#suggestion On the watch face, under 6 o' clock, some watches will show 'Swiss made' or 'Swiss movement' or 'Swiss quartz' or 'Swiss parts'. These are not synonyms. What is the best option for the buyer that affords the least risk of the watch breaking AND inexpensive repairs? tx.
@@StuntpilootStef If there is a Tissot boutique or ad jewelry store near you I would suggest going in and trying one on. It is 40mm at the base, but it tapers up to 38mm at the bezel. As such it wears more like a 38mm than a 40mm. I think you would be pleasantly surprised.
@@cjspillmann5576 I have enough experience with watches of similar sizes and lug to lug lengths to know this is too big. I can wear an skx casually, no problem. But a 40mm at work is just physically too big for me to wear with a dress shirt. I will only wear 38 or smaller for those occasions. Besides, we're in full lock down here until at least the 19th.
Nice choices! My top 3 are the Tissot viso, the Citizen Stiletto and the Manhattan cocktail time. The best value dress watch ever (imo) is the Cadisen ‘Diamond’. It’s a step up from some of their other super budget Cadisen offerings. If you can bear to venture onto AliExpress that is.... it’s got the Miyota 9015 movement a domed sapphire (and a tiny diamond at 12 o’clock) and I bought one for $112. Absolutely staggering for the price. Even the leather strap is surprisingly good quality.
Maybe the gray market isn't as prevalent in Switzerland? Jomashop and most Amazon sellers are not authorized dealers, so they sell the watches at a discount from their retail prices. Often the consequence of this is that you don't get a manufacturer warranty, and instead get a warranty through the seller. So if you buy from Jomashop and it breaks during the warranty period, you contact them to get it fixed instead of the brand.
First thing I noticed on their site: 'vandaag is low German for today'... The guts the Germans have for calling Dutch 'low German'... watches themselves are ok!
@@thomas181212 I'm just a bit annoyed about the fact that I happen to speak the low German and they get to speak the high German, could have also been East German and West German... although we live in two countries lower by the sea.
@@christianbernard8254 yup! I'm working with a Japanese Baptist church over here to plant a new church in one of the cities that was hit by the Tsunami in 2011.
That was probably the most heavily recommended one in the comments, unfortunately at the time of the video I couldn't find it available for under $500. The price on that one fluctuates a lot though, so it may have dropped back down into that price range.
Great list. Love the citizen. Looks really sharp. I recommend the Tissot Le Locle with 80h power reserve, sapphire crystal and a stunning dial as another affordable dress watch.
I got my brother an SRPE43 for Christmas. The dial is absolutely stunning to look at, showing such a wide range of blues
great point about the crystals, i want sapphire or something i can polish. once a seiko hardlex is scratched thats it in experience
I agree with you regarding acrylic. I have polished and brought a number crystals that looked ruined.
I have a TImex Marlin Manual wind, my girlfriend got me a Timex Waterbury open heart for Christmas, I am still waiting for it due to slow shipping. Just thought I would share the start of my collection, nice video! Subscribed!
Got a hand written card with my Vario Empire and couple days ago a "happy new year" sms from Judy and Ivan. Really nice to see people having such passion towards their work 👌 They also gave me a discount since I missed some promotion code as I ordered 😁
I have an Orient Capitol in rose gold. The Capitol has both day and date complications. It is a very beautiful dress watch with a burgundy alligator band. I get very nice comments on it whenever I wear it.
A great list. I want them all - starting with the Vario Empire!
I like the subscriber lists. Maybe you can just do them every other month or something. One I want to see is thinnest automatic watches under 500. That would be cool
Enjoyed this, great all round interaction....⌚🏴⌚🏴
Thanks for dropping by the premier Brian!
Could you make a video on 10 of the best dress square watches? Thanks.
You got something against circles?
Hopefully it's going to be a good year, shrug and awkward expression. Love it.
Fingers crossed.
Did not know that about the Visodate, great to know, I wanted this in my collection, even more so now
Great video, check out the Vostok classica the problem is that it feels like it is never in stock.
I have the jazzmaster, love it. Really well made, great dial. Only complaint is mine has a loud rotor.
I'll certainly miss this section, but I'm thrilled to see the new content you're planning for us Dave. Cheers for the upcoming refreshing of the channel's content!!!
You are full of positive information. Not able to afford what I want, and I don't like seedlings. This was a big help.
I can definitely see myself picking up a Certina and a Timex Cali dial. Especially if they make one in blue. 👍
Thanks for including my recommendation on this video! Not the biggest fan of Roman numerals, but the California dial Marlin is growing on me. Timex executes clean mid-century modern like no other entry level watch brand.
I want to add that Timex has the best leather straps of any entry level watch brand. I’m seriously considering buying Timex straps for my other watches and replacing the Timex branded pin buckle with a sterile one.
Happy New Year Dave. I'll miss this series, but look forward to what's next.
Certina put an ETA movement in a $350 watch?! Aren’t there watches that have a hardlex crystal and an NH35 for more than that?
The Certina is the best pick on this list!
I have the grey dial version and its hands down amazing. From all the different finishes on the case to the bracelet where every piece of metal individually moves. Each link is made up of 5 separate pieces! Plus the domed sapphire is great and not overly reflective like Hamiltons can be. Should have done a review on this watch alone really. Rrp is about $750 and in the UK it goes for £550. So $350 is an absolute steal!
@@AJMacDonaldJr ya, and the Hamilton second.
i love that timex california. it looks like a very casual / go with everything kind of watch and the size is great too..
Great review, thanks. I have the Visodate quartz, Max Bill hand wound and a Stiletto on a leather strap. The Visodate is a great watch but reflections in the crystal are a nuisance on the black dial version and the strap quality is not great. I wish it was 38mm like the Max Bill which fits perfectly on my 6 and 1/2 inch wrists. That Stiletto looks cool and quite Rado-esque on a bracelet but does not have as much character as the Max Bill IMHO. For my money the Max Bill is the best of these three, iconic design and the best quality overall.
I am only a few months into watch collection but have already several watches. Or maybe it's more correct to say selection...
Here I want to talk for Seiko's solar watches in different dial colors with sapphire crystal. I have SNE530P1(white dial with gold case and leather bracelet), SNE525P1(blue dial with stainless steel bracelet), and SNE 529(green dial with leather bracelet).
These are really stylish watches available from ~ $170-250.
You are fantastic. Thank you, and all the best for 2021!
Nice collection but the Certina wins for me plus their prices are hard to beat. Some Certinas on Joma are just $199 for a swiss watch with a sapphire crystal...
I have had my Junghans Max Bill Chronoscope with the acryclic crystal since 2017 and there is not a scratch on it. So if you are just a tad careful it should go a long while without scratching.
Great vid, really enjoyed it. Great job. Thank you.
Can u do a list of moonphase watches?
ORIENT SYMPHONY 3 AND ZEPPELIN LZ 126 FOR SURE!
Love Zeppelin watches. I own two at the moment. 👍
Good advice on the Acrylic crystal, I love being able to polish out the scratches on my Vostoks !
Brasso metal polish for the win !
Love the dial on the Vario, but the band ? Kill it with fire !!
Vario, Timex, Junghans. Yes totally agree. All three are outstanding pieces. I own the Winter White Vario Empire and the Junghans (white dial, no numerals).
Well said about advantages of acrylic vs coatings and mineral. Massively underrated sentiment.
It would be nice if you could get a citizen stiletto for review
woah, that blue Orient Maestro is nnniiicccceeee! I just wish it had a sapphire crystal. The Vario Emipre Winter variant is stunning, Wow. Fun list, thanks for the heads up on these.
Another great review. Check out the Junkers open heart. I just got one for under $350. It's so nice
Dave strikes again, as a Citizen fan, that Stiletto is interesting. The new Citizen Day Date Corso looks very nice too.
That Timex California model, would have been a "must have" if it had a sapphire crystal. Yet again my ex- beloved Timex drops the ball. I guess some things weren't meant to be. Great review of some very nice dress watches. I appreciate your reviews on watches affordable to those of us who live on this side of the railroad tracks. Much more success to you through the years.
Great job, and great conversation
Thank you for the video. Have a great day.
That Certina and Citizen, wow.
Wow the Vario Empire Tuxedo is gorgeous
Picked up the junghans max bill! Thanks for the recommendation!
I like that Certina. I'd like to see some reviews on Biatec, Alba and some others that we typically don't see.
hardlex is actually rather scratch resistant. i had a orange monster and till now only have a minor scratch that is not discernable unless using magnifying glass or have to look around the glass for at least 30 seconds.
Excellent video and a great selection. The Dufrane Waterloo quartz is well worth considering in this price range (along with many others). Really like your emphasis on affordable pieces. Keep up the good work.
I would want another filter. Smaller than 38mm.
Another great list Dave. I love the watch of the month...I hope it returns eventually 😊👍
Check out the Oceanus T200 or S100. For the price, you cannot find a more refined & accurate quartz.
I'd add the Seiko SUP880 ... looks very similar to the Cartier Tank.
Some really beautiful ⌚. Great vid as usual, I'm looking to get new dress watch (I like Sieko
Thanks for including the Junghans! I also like the Certina-watches, this one is a bit more expensive, but with a special curbed dial, catches the light well: Certina DS 1 Powermatic 80 - C0298071605100... Certina advertises itself also with the 'turtle'-concept, extra shock protection.
Your surname is interesting
Great video man, just subbed to the channel!
Thanks Bill!
I like the Hamilton, it's an underrated option as everyone goes for Rolex, Omega - ok the Jazzmaster may not be a £6k watch, but it's Swiss Made and for the price it's a great option.
Had some really great choices this round 👍🏼
Great video!! Happy New Year!
Great choices
I love that Visodate!
Great list, thank you.
That Citizen joint was sliiiiick
Awesome list! Is it really true that eco drive does not need any battery or capacitor change? I had an old eco drive, while doesnt need battery change, but the much more expensive capacitor needs to be replaced after a few years...
Water resistance is paramount to me, especially on a dress watch. When I attend a dinner party I inevitably end up diving 500 feet to the seabed. Happens every time.
just a small correction, that cocktail time model is not the manhattan but the old clock.
Bauhaus is a movement alright, a bowel movement.
Anyways, thanks Dave for doing a non-diver video. I absolutely love that Stiletto, I have a Swatch Skin something or other that is about the same thickness and without a seconds hand but to have it as a dress watch and solar... that is nice.
Dude, every single modern watch owes its design to the Bauhaus movement. Every single one.
While this Certina appeals to me very much, I though that quartz and especially eco-drive usually makes more sense. As was mentioned in Vario review a lot of us wear dress watches occasionally. Maybe 3-5 times a year. Still it needs to be serviced at least once in 6 years. So, paying 150$ after wearing dress watch like 30 times seems a little bit pricy
Thanks for the video! So many different options from ETA to Eco-drive
But needing a dress watch and finding out the battery died is worse.
You can purchase the whole movement off the shelf, if need be.
Without the date, the Orient Maestro looks quite like A. Lange & Sohne Saxonia Thin (one of my favorite luxury watch :)) Nonetheless, Orient Maestro is sold.
The Vario Empire would look even better with a California dial, imho 😊
My choice would be the Tissot Le Locle.
My fav dress watch under 500AUD is the seagull simple business watch you can find it if you search all express it's got sapphire date at 6 pm and a great st2130 movt which is a high quality clone of ETA 2824-2
Thank you for mentioning the Vario Empire. I have the white automatic w/black numerals which is perfectly proportioned, versatile with straps, and far classier than it has any business being at this price point. Now eagerly anticipating the Vario Trench WWI watch in black & white.
Have you ever discussed Geckota watches in depth? The G-01 v1 and v2 (Space Age) series are superb! As is the silver jump hour with textured dial. Lots of compliments on them all.
Nice. I recently purchased a white dial white lume 1918 myself, the officer's watch. It's quickly become my daily watch.
Great selection!
great line-up!
#suggestion On the watch face, under 6 o' clock, some watches will show 'Swiss made' or 'Swiss movement' or 'Swiss quartz' or 'Swiss parts'. These are not synonyms. What is the best option for the buyer that affords the least risk of the watch breaking AND inexpensive repairs? tx.
I so want that Tissot Visodate in 38mm. But it's not... 40mm for a dress watch is just too big for me.
If you really really want the watch for it's design, I'm sure an extra 2mm would not be the end of the world.
@@GodIsInHisHeaven I have tried plenty of 40mm dress watches, my wrist is too small for them.
@@StuntpilootStef If there is a Tissot boutique or ad jewelry store near you I would suggest going in and trying one on. It is 40mm at the base, but it tapers up to 38mm at the bezel. As such it wears more like a 38mm than a 40mm. I think you would be pleasantly surprised.
@@cjspillmann5576 I have enough experience with watches of similar sizes and lug to lug lengths to know this is too big.
I can wear an skx casually, no problem. But a 40mm at work is just physically too big for me to wear with a dress shirt. I will only wear 38 or smaller for those occasions.
Besides, we're in full lock down here until at least the 19th.
Nice picks, sir!
What about balmain watches
Have you looked at the Reef Tiger or are they too low on the watch ladder?
Anything under $25?
That junghans crystal is just poorly thought out. An acrylic crystal that you can't buff out scratches?? What were they thinking
They want you to purchase the Saphire Crystal as an upgrade.
It's intentional so they can upsell you.
Great Video!
Stiletto is the standout for me.
looks a bit like a Rado...
Interesting video, subscribed, Regards, Giorgia Mondani.
Awesome vid
Im looking to get the Citizen Men's Drive Watch BJ6535-51E as my first watch, does anyone recommend this one.
Nice choices! My top 3 are the Tissot viso, the Citizen Stiletto and the Manhattan cocktail time.
The best value dress watch ever (imo) is the Cadisen ‘Diamond’. It’s a step up from some of their other super budget Cadisen offerings. If you can bear to venture onto AliExpress that is.... it’s got the Miyota 9015 movement a domed sapphire (and a tiny diamond at 12 o’clock) and I bought one for $112. Absolutely staggering for the price. Even the leather strap is surprisingly good quality.
excelent
Why are the prices so high in Switzerland? The Jazzmaster is manufactured in Switzerland but it is cheaper in the USA, don't understand.
Minimum wage in Switzerland is circa $300/hr
@@anonimushbosh
Yes but they are made in switzerland, so why would they be cheaper in the USA
Maybe the gray market isn't as prevalent in Switzerland? Jomashop and most Amazon sellers are not authorized dealers, so they sell the watches at a discount from their retail prices. Often the consequence of this is that you don't get a manufacturer warranty, and instead get a warranty through the seller. So if you buy from Jomashop and it breaks during the warranty period, you contact them to get it fixed instead of the brand.
Can't locate the Orient Maestro with white dial and gold case anywhere 🤷🏻♂️
Might be a JDM only version. It's on Orient Japan's website, bit not on Orient USA.
What do you think about the Rotary Canterbury ?
I think I want to get one but they're expensive over here in Japan so I haven't pulled the trigger yet.
@@JusttheWatch ok in Germany it cost approx 140€.
Can you get on with it!
Check Vandaag Watches,
The new Primus Automatic also a good dress watch under 300 euros
Great video thx !
Just checked them out. They look really cool!
First thing I noticed on their site: 'vandaag is low German for today'... The guts the Germans have for calling Dutch 'low German'... watches themselves are ok!
@@marcdecock7946 today is also vandaag in Dutch language.
@@thomas181212 That's what he's saying.
@@thomas181212 I'm just a bit annoyed about the fact that I happen to speak the low German and they get to speak the high German, could have also been East German and West German... although we live in two countries lower by the sea.
What’s the model of your laptop. ?
It's a Dell Vostro from a couple years back.
Thanks, I’m a computer tech, I just love computers
@@christianbernard8254 I was a computer tech for 17 years before I became a missionary!
@@JusttheWatch Missionary for Jesus ?
@@christianbernard8254 yup! I'm working with a Japanese Baptist church over here to plant a new church in one of the cities that was hit by the Tsunami in 2011.
Hmm no sarb? I realise they're discontinued but still lol
That was probably the most heavily recommended one in the comments, unfortunately at the time of the video I couldn't find it available for under $500. The price on that one fluctuates a lot though, so it may have dropped back down into that price range.
@@JusttheWatch yeah and I suppose its mainly an ebay thing these days. Not many left in the wild. Great channel BTW 👏 👍
Sorry search Ali express not all express
"Do-Do"
I would not buy anything that costs more than $100, and rather something under $5o 0 or $75.
too much for the quartz watch to me
The logo on the orient is tacky.
i just fnd your chanell..... Subscribe..:P
part from the Certina i wouldn't spend one Euro on any of them ( the junghans looks cheap and nasty....)