Buy a nice seiko or g shock bulova or invictus watch some cost less than 100 dollars some cost more but they don’t cost all that much and worth every penny. Stay away from mvmnt and vincero and all other UA-cam and Instagram watches at all costs!
I just don't see how you can seriously drool over him and find him crediting, he just talks about literally everything but they are very inaccurate and weak tips, I think that quality is better than quantity.
@@me_hanics Do you know of any better, quality UA-cam channels? I would like to listen to someone who does not shove promotions in your face like some big guns (Jose, Alpha, etc.)
Great job, finally a YT fashion guy who tells the difference between valuable fashion accessories of reputable brands and overpriced cheap no name Chinese junk. That said, the Orient Bambino is surely one of the top choices with a dress, you can't go wrong with that one. Swatch produces also cool looking stainless steel classic watches and Chrono (have one). Citizen Eco Drives are a no brainer, too, I bought mine back in 2001 and it still looks (and works) as new, despite its all day use. I have to check Monforti though, being a Kickstarter brand lets the alarm bells ring, and having an Italian name doesn't mean anything. I must say, they look nice. The question is, if the quality is worth the price.
Just checked Kickstarter and website of Monforti and I must say, it looks very good. The designs are really subtle and classy and the specified materials sound very good for the targeted price range. They claim the watches are produced by an Italian manufacturer but unfortunately don't provide more details (at least I didn't see any further info). That's a shame, I personally would mention it if it's a reputable one, to give more value to my brand. I guess they deserve a closer look.
I know you cover fashion for men, but as a person (female) who's getting into watches more I always wondered if I was getting the best quality for my dollar (even more so when I always have to convert to USD from CAD). I have watched a couple videos and honestly, learning about the leather, glass and movement pieces just changed the game for me and even made me review my two purchases of "fashion watches" (Rosefield and The Horse). I want to continue buying watches but I'm thankful to having a more discerning eye. I found you while looking at whether Paul Valentine was worth because there was a Chinese "knockoffs" on AliExpress (and admittedly, I had been coveting a MVMT watch but was always thwarted on price - so thanks for waking me from that stupor!) Thanks a bunch and keep up the wonderfully easy to listen and informative videos :)
I agree with this 100%. I bought a MVMT watch like 2 years ago and was very disappointed when I got it in the mail. As soon as I saw it, it looked and felt cheap. Later on I bough a Fossil watch for the same price and it’s still my favorite watch to this day.
Outstanding, informative and entertaining video. Like everything, I am sure that there are as many that swear by their MVMT....as there are that swear AT them! My daughter wants to buy her boyfriend (who admired a Movado one day) a watch for Christmas....and she almost pulled the lever on buying an MVMT watch as an alternative to the Movado which is out of her price range. I own a couple of high end watches, as well as an original Seiko 7309 “turtle”. So like any good concerned dad would do, I stepped in and inquired exactly what she thought her boyfriend was looking for in a watch -- and.your video confirmed some of my suspicions regarding MVMT. I am now helping her focus on either a Seiko or a Citizen. Thanks again. Now to get rid of the boyfriend........
@@captainclutch3818 Exactly. You can buy directly from the factory that produces for DW. And since DW don't charge their 400% profit, you get them at 1/5 of the price.
Dope content. im sick of the mvmt ads everywhere but you gotta admit, they're killing it. Wish i had thought of the idea. You never see ads for actual good watches anymore...
Thanks alot bro... Made me realize how big creators pry on our insecurities for their own profit likes of Alpha M and TMF.... You earned my Sub.... Keep up the good work!
Much appreciated. I have one MVMT which I got for very cheap (most of my watches are older eastern-bloc mechanical ones so I don't really know shit about current models), and I was on the verge of getting one for a good friend as a gift. Now I see I can do better.
As someone who is just about to get into watches, I want to thank you for stopping me from buying a MVMT. I had picked one out and even put in my card info, but before I placed the order I thought I'd poke around UA-cam a bit. Now I want a Junkers!
You can find as junghans max bill line watch for roughly that price if you look hard enough or buy one gently used. If you're willing to go quartz, then you can definitely snag one in that price range. I got the max bill automatic chrono 'used' for just a little bit over your budget (turns out it still had the original plastic film on it and the former owner never wore it, so I got very lucky there). The max bill line is classic bauhaus minimalist design, designed by and/or influenced by Max Bill himself.
Second video I’ve watched of yours. Just realized it’s an older video, but very well made and informative. Unfortunately, I live in the US so some of these aren’t really options for me, and I’m sure there are loads more of newer options…. Definitely earned a new subscriber here. Thanks mate!
The best watch I’ve ever bought was the lorus (owned by Seiko) lumibrite watches, Though it’s more a functional piece than fashion. The glow in the dark face makes it really easy to read in all conditions, numbers are big and clear. The day date function is a little funky but overall it’s great.
I got a Tissot for my 18th and it’s a really nice watch, good quality although the strap does seem to be cracking in places but it’s not too noticeable
Tissot is incredible, what you get for the price is something almost no other brand will offer. Tissot has proper brand heritage and history, their quality is good, and every time you wear and look at it you can appreciate it, although Tissot is one of the more affordable Swiss Watch brands, they're well respected. They've been making watches since the 1850's and a lot of world sporting events use them for timing, including the NBA. You get a watch with a Swiss movement and rich brand history and quality, Tissot is a perfect gateway into the world of fine watches. Also a lot of straps on Tissots can easily be changed or replaced, they have some really nice nato straps which I find to be really comfy. I like Nato straps on most watches. Another thing, Tissot generally produces more affordable pieces, however they do have some watches that are actually quite expensive and sought after.
Tissot Everytime is the best alternative I could suggest. Even their Automatic (Swissmatic) version is just slighty more expensive and you get an ETA swiss movement. You could immediately see the quality jump when buying a Tissot compared to the MVMT or a DW. It's in the little details, the machining, the crystal, etc. You can't go wrong with a Tissot.
There is a Swiss family run company called Grovana. They have a Classic line which is very simmilar to DW. There are some differences in both - Grovana and DW watches but I like it that way. Grovana looks like inspired by some esthetics, not straight out copy. I bought mine for 70 pounds (with discount). It has Swiss movement, sapphire glass and great quality in terms of price.
I recently bought the Wagner Urban classic, which I found was a great quality Swiss Made Quartz Movement with a minimalist design. The build quality was superb. Also I just bought the Maserati Rose Gold Potenza Auto Black Dial with Leather Strap for under £310 (duty free) which it's actually selling for more than that on Chrono 24 today. This is by far the best watch I've ever bought for under £1000. There's nothing like it even 2 price ranges up from it. Just incredible build quality and that rose gold bezel just pure quality for under £350.
I have an St19 Seagull 1963. Been using it for 3 years now without sending it for servicing and it's working perfectly. While you dislije MVMT watches (so am I btw), there's nothing wrong with Chinese made movements anymore than there are dubious Chinese made phones. See iPhone.
I've got two Pagani design watches with seagull movement. Working fine and awesome value for money. You won't find a $3 clone of those watches (unlike nvmt watches).
fossil? really? These are just like mvmt watches but with their own design. Basically these are worth as much as the aliexpress stuff and are made in the same factories, but using a fossil design. Stay away from fossil, skagen, burberry, armani, lagerfeld, michael kors, diesel, dkny, adidas and puma watches. These are all owned by fossil and not worth even half the money.
I have two timex weekenders. They're solid, work well and don't look overly designed. I may look at some of the others you mention, but not a watch fiend or anything.
I love my Citizen Eco-Drive (BM8241-01AE). That model is quite minimalist, yet the extra functionality of a date as well as being solar powered is very neat.
nice one! Really appreciate the video. I think this generation needs to understand the importance of a timepiece and after that not to get caught by those rip-offs.
It takes so little effort to find out MVMT and other similar comanpies sell crap watches, but people will still buy it because fashion is more important than quality nowadays. Maybe they even like the fact that the watch will break soon so they can buy another one, because by that time they've already got tired of it. I'm happy I bought a seiko similar to the one you mentioned in the video.
I have a citizen eco-drive, solar charge, radio controlled, limited edition (500 were made) never needed anything else, only concern with time is the strap, because i have not the most quite life style and the watch has been everywhere with me, including sea, sweat, rain, work etc, but the watch is a beauty and has a saphire glass too. I have hand Junkers, radio controlled ones, very very good, and also some Tissot watches, lovely quality and dessign, Oh, yeah, my sportswatch is a Casio Gshock, solar and radio controlled, When I found out there were watches you don't need to adjust nor change batteries, I forgot about the rest... hahaha
Glad I found this channel, used to be a sub to TMF and alpha M but stopped months ago due to the non stop shilling and clickbait. Going to pick up a timex, was looking for a quality watch at a good price but 5th and mvmt never appealed to me.
I've never owned any of those fashion watches (as well as Vincero) and I probably never will, so thank you for confirming my suspicion that they're not worth it. I get so annoyed when all these style UA-camrs promote them, probably even more annoyed when UA-camrs I actually respect like Antonio Centeno and Alex Costa promote them. Fortunately, I have now managed to get a hold of a Seiko, and I also managed to find a Wenger (a less well-known Swiss-made brand, but still Swiss-made) on sale for just $125.
A bit out there and maybe unpopular but look at Luch. Not an extremely old brand but a nice bit of history going back to the Minsk watch factory in Belarus, they've been making watches under this name since 1953. They make a lot of different stuff now but perhaps the most iconic Luch, "THE" Luch, is the one-hander (odnostrelochnik). It's a watch with only one hand which once you learn to use, you can tell time to at least 5 minute intervals. It's not extremely accurate but that's the cost of this level of simplicity, and the design is different and novel. Some of their newer products are backed by Miyota movements, but for the one-hander it has unique Belarusian internals, caliber 1801. It's a 15 jewel mechanical watch, all hand winding. Oh, did I mention its only 50 bucks? And it gets crazy style points especially if you're a hipster who likes MVMT watches. It's a beautiful vintage design with double digit Arabics with wonderful Cyrillic letters for the logo and labeling. Their logo is gorgeous simplicity, it's their own name in Belarusian cursive, written like a signature. The only negative I can really think of is some of them don't come with very good straps, and some of the straps are also noticeably shorter than what we're used to from most brands. Some people with larger wrists have had to replace the strap to even get the watch on. But for 50-55 dollars U.S. you have enough money to get a half way decent strap, band, bracelet, whatever you want. And it's also not an extremely high quality watch overall, but it's got to be better than a MVMT, and it's a mechanical watch for the price of many quartz watches out there.
i just bought a seiko 5 as my first watch, loved it so much. i got it after looking up what to buy, what not to buy, etc etc. and like many people who just got into something, i kinda had the "oh i know quite a bit" attitude just based on the miniscule research i have done and proceed to trash on DW and MVMT. anyway, i was talking to my friend about watches and he asked why i bought a seiko 5. i rambled on about how great of a watch it is, how it has a kind of cult following, how reliable and affordable it is, etc, and i thrashed DW and MVMT for being overpriced chinese mass production crap with a logo slapped on it (which i still believe is true). anyway, my friend is not really a watch guy, but he owns 1 or 2. turns out he just bought a DW for $200, and just looked so sad after all the shit i've said. felt so, so bad about it. i need to learn that if i can't say anything good about something, if it's not really necessary, just keep my damn mouth shut.
I can recommend to you NaviForce. It's from China, the price is very cheap to me, but the quality (imo) is really good. Maybe if you interest, you can find in your favorite e-commerce
Yes! My father gifted me the Evo2 Big Date for my 18th birthday two years ago and It's never gotten old. Beautiful design, altough I had to swap out the wristband for a different one one year in, because it fell apart.
You should take "Sternglas" into that list. They discontinued their current line (due to some legal conflict?) but will launch a new one in September. Very young and promising german company! Got myself one of their Quartz models, love it. Vintage Bauhaus style, sapphire crystal, Ronda 714 movement
I disagree with Linjer... I think that for $250 USD you should at least be able to expect an automatic movement, especially in a dress watch. $250 for a quartz movement is a bit high, even with Sapphire Crystal
@@MiguelGarcia-vj7oo While the Oyster Quartz is a great watch it is no longer made by Rolex, which is a real shame. If you have any questions I have a link to more information about the Rolex Oyster Quartz: www.revolution.watch/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-rolex-oysterquartz/
Ben Arthur, in Asia there is a fairly new Japanese watch brand called Knot, they have many watches with a minimalist design but with sapphire glass, titanium cases and general better quality materials, I'm not a huge minimalist design person but if you could get your hands on one I would definitely recommend checking them out as the quality seems decent at a price point more or less below $200...
rotary is a brand that should be mentioned too. british brand with a lot of history behind it and really nice designs from fashion to classy and everything in between.
Out of these bunch, Orient Bambino is the only automatic one with an in-house calibre, and this alone is a BIG step up. I'd mention also Seiko (see the SUP873P1) and Bulova (96B104). Oh well, and the Piaget Altipiano and the V&C Patrimony minute repeater, if someone wants to spend A LOT :D
Production wise, best quality video so far. Oh yeah, given the time of year, how about a video about men’s shorts? Style, length, material etc. Same for t-shirts given how easy it is to be ripped off with big brand, low quality, crap.
I've worn a stainless steel Casio Edifice EF527D-1AV watch for 4 years now, and I've gotten compliments from guys wearing watches worth 5 times more than my Edifice.
I am not into watches but recently wanted to buy one just to have one to wear to weddings and other events. I saw the MVMT commercials and thought about that until thank God I watched your videos and a few others telling the truth about MVMT so they were OUT. I just wanted a nice looking watch for my wrist for different events. I then looked at Paul Rich which look like a better buy. I then looked on Amazon and as far as I can tell the WWOOR watch I bought for 23 bucks is the exact same thing as the 99 dollar Paul Rich. I will use this for a while and see how it goes. Maybe I end up with Paul Rich if this breaks in 2 months but as far as I can tell the WWOOR is EXACTLY the same as the Paul Rich and probably made in the same plant as the Paul Rich in China.
Anyone heard of Skagen? I have a couple of their watches, they're in the Timex price range. I don't know much about watches, but from my experience they're pretty alright
What do you guys think about Skagen? First watch I ever bought 4 years ago and its been great in my opinion. I don't have much knowledge on watches though.
@@rhest4761 it's not though. It's a US company (and a subsidiary of Fossil) mimicking to be Danish. They're of a so-so quality (I've had a few, and the paint on their mesh bands starts to wear off quite soon, "leather" bands fall apart even faster, glass is very scratch-prone, etc), however, they're dirt cheap (usually under $100 with all the deals on Amazon) and look good, so you kinda get what you pay for.
Fossil dont make watches but they buy watches in China and brand them and they dont seem to hold their value. If you really think you should get one buy it used and save yourself money or alternatively buy one of the brands mentioned in the video and you will have a much better time piece.
Hello Ben. If you can please look into STURLING WATCHES AS WELL AS THE NEW. FORGE & FOSTER WATCHES...i really like them both , I would like to know your opinion
On the subject of these minimalist watch designs, some of the danish/Scandinavian companies produce nice watches. I have a couple of Bering watches, titanium cases and sapphire crystal glass. Keep great time.
I've had a Sekonda chronograph watch for 12 years - they aren't expensive but I think they're worth their price. And last year I came across a DuFa DF-9002-01 Van der Rohe Men's Chronograph watch for some 33% of its original price. Swiss watches are known for their quality but after buying the DuFa watch I started thinking of buying another German watch e.g. something from Iron Annie or Zeppelin watch collections.
Even Pulsar PX3197X1, Bering Classic mat black 16641-522, Nixon (Porter and Sentry Leather), Rotary Avenger GS05400/06 as bonus just a tad more Mondaine Helvetica Light MH1.L2240.LD
The bulova classic series of watches isn't really in the price range, but it's still really nice, and not super expensive. It's also possible to find them for a large markdown on ebay if you really want to save money
seiko 5 snkl23 or seiko 5 snxs77 minimalist looking affordable price. Plenty of Seiko 5 line looks better than DW or mvmt. cheaper, more robust and high quality built, you can't go wrong with any seiko caliber 7s26. IMHO
Got a Vincero ad for this video.. UA-cam doing you dirty
vincero gets a bad rep but over the years they have gotten a lot more quality, my reserve automatic is beautiful and works amazing
Damnn I was really about to buy a $110 movement watch...
Thanks for saving me and some of my friends!
Yoo same dude
Buy a nice seiko or g shock bulova or invictus watch some cost less than 100 dollars some cost more but they don’t cost all that much and worth every penny.
Stay away from mvmnt and vincero and all other UA-cam and Instagram watches at all costs!
Same!!
Its nice to see people that actually inform themselves before buying something!
You calling out Alpha M earned you a subscriber 👌
Make that two. Alpha M brought me here. He won't be taking me back though!
I just don't see how you can seriously drool over him and find him crediting, he just talks about literally everything but they are very inaccurate and weak tips, I think that quality is better than quantity.
@@me_hanics Do you know of any better, quality UA-cam channels? I would like to listen to someone who does not shove promotions in your face like some big guns (Jose, Alpha, etc.)
Same 😂
Alpha Bullshit
Casio is much better than MVMT bro
i would prefer even an f91w or the a158 honestly
@@Marc-zi4vg I saw a mvmt watch and an a168 up close and the next day i bought one for 26€ and it looks more premium than them...
I have a 80s style casio calculator watchi bought for 45 bucks and I'd take that over those crap.
G shock hands down
@@eyevincast5440 hell nooooo
G shocks are disgusting
I got a Timex Expedition, but the Timex Fairfield is more bang for your buck, very smart choice and Timex is a reliable brand.
i dont get how ppl WONT buy a 100$ fake iphone but they buy a 40$ fake watch... and then complain when it stops working smh. Great video!
Great job, finally a YT fashion guy who tells the difference between valuable fashion accessories of reputable brands and overpriced cheap no name Chinese junk. That said, the Orient Bambino is surely one of the top choices with a dress, you can't go wrong with that one. Swatch produces also cool looking stainless steel classic watches and Chrono (have one). Citizen Eco Drives are a no brainer, too, I bought mine back in 2001 and it still looks (and works) as new, despite its all day use. I have to check Monforti though, being a Kickstarter brand lets the alarm bells ring, and having an Italian name doesn't mean anything. I must say, they look nice. The question is, if the quality is worth the price.
Just checked Kickstarter and website of Monforti and I must say, it looks very good. The designs are really subtle and classy and the specified materials sound very good for the targeted price range. They claim the watches are produced by an Italian manufacturer but unfortunately don't provide more details (at least I didn't see any further info). That's a shame, I personally would mention it if it's a reputable one, to give more value to my brand. I guess they deserve a closer look.
I have a Citizen Eco Drive, but I don't wear it enough to keep it charged. Heh...
Good taste in watches my friend
stumbled upon your content a couple of days ago and I must say that I'm loving my time here so far
Lot of love for this. Not steering people to other fairly unknown brands, but to actual respectable brands for the price point.
Bro you saved my life 😭 I was struggling to find any watches that suited me. I really appreciate the effort you put into this video.
I know you cover fashion for men, but as a person (female) who's getting into watches more I always wondered if I was getting the best quality for my dollar (even more so when I always have to convert to USD from CAD). I have watched a couple videos and honestly, learning about the leather, glass and movement pieces just changed the game for me and even made me review my two purchases of "fashion watches" (Rosefield and The Horse).
I want to continue buying watches but I'm thankful to having a more discerning eye. I found you while looking at whether Paul Valentine was worth because there was a Chinese "knockoffs" on AliExpress (and admittedly, I had been coveting a MVMT watch but was always thwarted on price - so thanks for waking me from that stupor!)
Thanks a bunch and keep up the wonderfully easy to listen and informative videos :)
i got an orient watch as my first watch ever. Its great.
If anyone is wondering, yes, it is the same Junkers that made airplanes
I agree with this 100%. I bought a MVMT watch like 2 years ago and was very disappointed when I got it in the mail. As soon as I saw it, it looked and felt cheap. Later on I bough a Fossil watch for the same price and it’s still my favorite watch to this day.
Outstanding, informative and entertaining video. Like everything, I am sure that there are as many that swear by their MVMT....as there are that swear AT them! My daughter wants to buy her boyfriend (who admired a Movado one day) a watch for Christmas....and she almost pulled the lever on buying an MVMT watch as an alternative to the Movado which is out of her price range. I own a couple of high end watches, as well as an original Seiko 7309 “turtle”. So like any good concerned dad would do, I stepped in and inquired exactly what she thought her boyfriend was looking for in a watch -- and.your video confirmed some of my suspicions regarding MVMT. I am now helping her focus on either a Seiko or a Citizen. Thanks again. Now to get rid of the boyfriend........
I'm not a watch guy but... It sounds like you should've let her get him the MVMT watch since you want get rid of him lol
Oh so you're an asshole. Good job dad.
Best alternative to Daniel Wellington: Tissot Everytime.
Nikioko or up a nodge and get the Swissmatic version. So much value for the money.
Lol I bought a Daniel Wellington watch for 6 dollars on a Chinese website
@@captainclutch3818 Exactly. You can buy directly from the factory that produces for DW. And since DW don't charge their 400% profit, you get them at 1/5 of the price.
Tissot's quality is top notch. Their automatics are some of the best in terms of quality and price.
Or timex Fairfield
Dope content. im sick of the mvmt ads everywhere but you gotta admit, they're killing it. Wish i had thought of the idea. You never see ads for actual good watches anymore...
It's a shame the big watch brands suck at digital marketing really
Thanks alot bro... Made me realize how big creators pry on our insecurities for their own profit likes of Alpha M and TMF.... You earned my Sub.... Keep up the good work!
Much appreciated. I have one MVMT which I got for very cheap (most of my watches are older eastern-bloc mechanical ones so I don't really know shit about current models), and I was on the verge of getting one for a good friend as a gift. Now I see I can do better.
MVMT - “hey wanna do a sponsored post?”
UA-cam Watch Guy - “uh but I’m talking shit about you”
MVMT - “doesn’t matter. Do you want to do it?”
As someone who is just about to get into watches, I want to thank you for stopping me from buying a MVMT. I had picked one out and even put in my card info, but before I placed the order I thought I'd poke around UA-cam a bit. Now I want a Junkers!
You can find as junghans max bill line watch for roughly that price if you look hard enough or buy one gently used. If you're willing to go quartz, then you can definitely snag one in that price range. I got the max bill automatic chrono 'used' for just a little bit over your budget (turns out it still had the original plastic film on it and the former owner never wore it, so I got very lucky there). The max bill line is classic bauhaus minimalist design, designed by and/or influenced by Max Bill himself.
Second video I’ve watched of yours. Just realized it’s an older video, but very well made and informative.
Unfortunately, I live in the US so some of these aren’t really options for me, and I’m sure there are loads more of newer options…. Definitely earned a new subscriber here. Thanks mate!
Hey Ben, i wanted to see a video on slim minimalistic watches and came across you again. This video is wonderful as expected. Thanks
Stuhrling as some nice minimalist options and great quality movements.
The best watch I’ve ever bought was the lorus (owned by Seiko) lumibrite watches, Though it’s more a functional piece than fashion. The glow in the dark face makes it really easy to read in all conditions, numbers are big and clear. The day date function is a little funky but overall it’s great.
Subbed cos you speak the truth and unlike AlphaM & TMF nonsense contents
sonictheory Jose is the type of Zuninga to speak nonsense
😂they get paid to say it🤷🏿♂️
Wow i was actually quite influenced by the DW campaign. Thanks for the channel! Now i can find better value for money watches
I LOVE YOU, MAN! I know nothing about watches and I was about to buy some watches from those brands. You've opened my eyes
Thank you for making this. I really dislike youtubers advertising such cheap quality watches
how about casio watches
yeah, specially the casio edifice
I think Casio are really good personally but they're overlooked
I love my oversized white gshocks
of course,
g shock mudmaster 4 life 😂😂
I got a Tissot for my 18th and it’s a really nice watch, good quality although the strap does seem to be cracking in places but it’s not too noticeable
&Ö& Paneristi the strap itself or the watch?
&Ö& Paneristi There's plenty of ways to get good straps for low prices. Cheapestnatostraps is great.
Sweat will ruin a leather strap. So if you're wearing it in summer or exercise, you'll shorten the life of it.
Tissot is incredible, what you get for the price is something almost no other brand will offer.
Tissot has proper brand heritage and history, their quality is good, and every time you wear and look at it you can appreciate it, although Tissot is one of the more affordable Swiss Watch brands, they're well respected.
They've been making watches since the 1850's and a lot of world sporting events use them for timing, including the NBA. You get a watch with a Swiss movement and rich brand history and quality, Tissot is a perfect gateway into the world of fine watches.
Also a lot of straps on Tissots can easily be changed or replaced, they have some really nice nato straps which I find to be really comfy. I like Nato straps on most watches.
Another thing, Tissot generally produces more affordable pieces, however they do have some watches that are actually quite expensive and sought after.
Tissot Everytime is the best alternative I could suggest. Even their Automatic (Swissmatic) version is just slighty more expensive and you get an ETA swiss movement. You could immediately see the quality jump when buying a Tissot compared to the MVMT or a DW. It's in the little details, the machining, the crystal, etc. You can't go wrong with a Tissot.
I haven't liked a video in months. Thanks
Update: Just bought a badass Orient Bambino thanks to you bro 🙏
Thank you for helping us escape from scams!!
There is a Swiss family run company called Grovana. They have a Classic line which is very simmilar to DW. There are some differences in both - Grovana and DW watches but I like it that way. Grovana looks like inspired by some esthetics, not straight out copy. I bought mine for 70 pounds (with discount). It has Swiss movement, sapphire glass and great quality in terms of price.
They make some nice watches by the look of it, not seen any reviews which seems odd? Swiss made with Rhonda movements
I recently bought the Wagner Urban classic, which I found was a great quality Swiss Made Quartz Movement with a minimalist design. The build quality was superb. Also I just bought the Maserati Rose Gold Potenza Auto Black Dial with Leather Strap for under £310 (duty free) which it's actually selling for more than that on Chrono 24 today. This is by far the best watch I've ever bought for under £1000. There's nothing like it even 2 price ranges up from it. Just incredible build quality and that rose gold bezel just pure quality for under £350.
I have an St19 Seagull 1963. Been using it for 3 years now without sending it for servicing and it's working perfectly.
While you dislije MVMT watches (so am I btw), there's nothing wrong with Chinese made movements anymore than there are dubious Chinese made phones. See iPhone.
seagull is a decent watch for sure
I've got two Pagani design watches with seagull movement. Working fine and awesome value for money. You won't find a $3 clone of those watches (unlike nvmt watches).
If you live in US/CANADA, you can't go wrong with Fossil watches... great price, quality build, the stores will change your battery for FREE
fossil? really? These are just like mvmt watches but with their own design. Basically these are worth as much as the aliexpress stuff and are made in the same factories, but using a fossil design. Stay away from fossil, skagen, burberry, armani, lagerfeld, michael kors, diesel, dkny, adidas and puma watches. These are all owned by fossil and not worth even half the money.
@@T2roxT2 eh while fossil is fashion it's like the least fashiony on the fashion spectrum imo
I have two timex weekenders. They're solid, work well and don't look overly designed. I may look at some of the others you mention, but not a watch fiend or anything.
I love my Citizen Eco-Drive (BM8241-01AE). That model is quite minimalist, yet the extra functionality of a date as well as being solar powered is very neat.
nice one! Really appreciate the video. I think this generation needs to understand the importance of a timepiece and after that not to get caught by those rip-offs.
It takes so little effort to find out MVMT and other similar comanpies sell crap watches, but people will still buy it because fashion is more important than quality nowadays. Maybe they even like the fact that the watch will break soon so they can buy another one, because by that time they've already got tired of it. I'm happy I bought a seiko similar to the one you mentioned in the video.
I got Rotary Oxford for 70 USD - can't be any happier! 40mm is a sweeeeeeet spot size of a case!
I liked that you included Accurist but expected you were going to miss out Seiko.
This videos look Like alpha m made them. I love it!
Like alpha but half of the video isn't a sponsored commercial.
Alpha m is shit.
just that alpha m advertises vincero watches :P
Totally unrelated but i am in love with Junghans Max Bill.
I have a citizen eco-drive, solar charge, radio controlled, limited edition (500 were made) never needed anything else, only concern with time is the strap, because i have not the most quite life style and the watch has been everywhere with me, including sea, sweat, rain, work etc, but the watch is a beauty and has a saphire glass too. I have hand Junkers, radio controlled ones, very very good, and also some Tissot watches, lovely quality and dessign, Oh, yeah, my sportswatch is a Casio Gshock, solar and radio controlled, When I found out there were watches you don't need to adjust nor change batteries, I forgot about the rest... hahaha
Glad I found this channel, used to be a sub to TMF and alpha M but stopped months ago due to the non stop shilling and clickbait.
Going to pick up a timex, was looking for a quality watch at a good price but 5th and mvmt never appealed to me.
Tissot is great. i got one from my father and its still relevant and good looking even today.
Keep doing this kind of videos! Could you try doing a video about the best automatic watches under 200 dollars/pounds/euros?
Goncalo Trovao definetly Orient Mako 2 and Ray 2, Seiko SKX007 and 009 in terms of divers
Everyone should watch this video before buying a MVMT imo.
Nsr Gzh I get a ton of compliments on my gold watch from mvmt but it doesn’t have a leather band.
Kinda sad fossil isn’t on the list. They are a bit more expensive but if you catch them on a sale they can come way down to the $90-$100 range
I've never owned any of those fashion watches (as well as Vincero) and I probably never will, so thank you for confirming my suspicion that they're not worth it. I get so annoyed when all these style UA-camrs promote them, probably even more annoyed when UA-camrs I actually respect like Antonio Centeno and Alex Costa promote them.
Fortunately, I have now managed to get a hold of a Seiko, and I also managed to find a Wenger (a less well-known Swiss-made brand, but still Swiss-made) on sale for just $125.
I don't know why, but the way the Timex Watches look online, I really do not like, but the same watches in person, I think, look absolutely great.
A bit out there and maybe unpopular but look at Luch. Not an extremely old brand but a nice bit of history going back to the Minsk watch factory in Belarus, they've been making watches under this name since 1953. They make a lot of different stuff now but perhaps the most iconic Luch, "THE" Luch, is the one-hander (odnostrelochnik). It's a watch with only one hand which once you learn to use, you can tell time to at least 5 minute intervals. It's not extremely accurate but that's the cost of this level of simplicity, and the design is different and novel. Some of their newer products are backed by Miyota movements, but for the one-hander it has unique Belarusian internals, caliber 1801. It's a 15 jewel mechanical watch, all hand winding. Oh, did I mention its only 50 bucks? And it gets crazy style points especially if you're a hipster who likes MVMT watches. It's a beautiful vintage design with double digit Arabics with wonderful Cyrillic letters for the logo and labeling. Their logo is gorgeous simplicity, it's their own name in Belarusian cursive, written like a signature. The only negative I can really think of is some of them don't come with very good straps, and some of the straps are also noticeably shorter than what we're used to from most brands. Some people with larger wrists have had to replace the strap to even get the watch on. But for 50-55 dollars U.S. you have enough money to get a half way decent strap, band, bracelet, whatever you want. And it's also not an extremely high quality watch overall, but it's got to be better than a MVMT, and it's a mechanical watch for the price of many quartz watches out there.
i just bought a seiko 5 as my first watch, loved it so much. i got it after looking up what to buy, what not to buy, etc etc. and like many people who just got into something, i kinda had the "oh i know quite a bit" attitude just based on the miniscule research i have done and proceed to trash on DW and MVMT.
anyway, i was talking to my friend about watches and he asked why i bought a seiko 5. i rambled on about how great of a watch it is, how it has a kind of cult following, how reliable and affordable it is, etc, and i thrashed DW and MVMT for being overpriced chinese mass production crap with a logo slapped on it (which i still believe is true). anyway, my friend is not really a watch guy, but he owns 1 or 2. turns out he just bought a DW for $200, and just looked so sad after all the shit i've said.
felt so, so bad about it. i need to learn that if i can't say anything good about something, if it's not really necessary, just keep my damn mouth shut.
The ultimate minimalist watch is to not wear one at all
Just draw it on your wrist, da?
i just use a pen
@@philosstone1221 ffs, didnt see this comment XD
Or you can use...you know...The Invisible Watch
Being minimalist is simply ask the time to others who wore ones, as if you need to
Whaaat? No love for Casio? They make some really nice analog face watches as well. I almost bought one the other day.
Really liked your video, dam these alternatives looks really great. What about Filippo Loreti watches, they look also very good and expensive?
I can recommend to you NaviForce. It's from China, the price is very cheap to me, but the quality (imo) is really good. Maybe if you interest, you can find in your favorite e-commerce
Love the Swiss railway Mondaine watches
Yes! My father gifted me the Evo2 Big Date for my 18th birthday two years ago and It's never gotten old. Beautiful design, altough I had to swap out the wristband for a different one one year in, because it fell apart.
You should take "Sternglas" into that list. They discontinued their current line (due to some legal conflict?) but will launch a new one in September. Very young and promising german company! Got myself one of their Quartz models, love it. Vintage Bauhaus style, sapphire crystal, Ronda 714 movement
I disagree with Linjer... I think that for $250 USD you should at least be able to expect an automatic movement, especially in a dress watch. $250 for a quartz movement is a bit high, even with Sapphire Crystal
The movement in that watch is Swiss made and the leather band, is full grain Italian. Which is why its so expensive
Grand seiko and rolex sells quartz watches that cost thousands.....there are high quality. Quartz watchs worth the money.
@@MiguelGarcia-vj7oo While the Oyster Quartz is a great watch it is no longer made by Rolex, which is a real shame. If you have any questions I have a link to more information about the Rolex Oyster Quartz:
www.revolution.watch/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-rolex-oysterquartz/
Um what? My Tag is probably 10 fold the price of the Linjer and is quartz
All quartz are not created equal
I'm not sure on your thoughts about Sekonda, but at the budget end of the market, they do some nice quartz minimalist watches.
Ben Arthur, in Asia there is a fairly new Japanese watch brand called Knot, they have many watches with a minimalist design but with sapphire glass, titanium cases and general better quality materials, I'm not a huge minimalist design person but if you could get your hands on one I would definitely recommend checking them out as the quality seems decent at a price point more or less below $200...
rotary is a brand that should be mentioned too. british brand with a lot of history behind it and really nice designs from fashion to classy and everything in between.
It's also worth to note that Linjer watches have Full grain leather straps
Out of these bunch, Orient Bambino is the only automatic one with an in-house calibre, and this alone is a BIG step up. I'd mention also Seiko (see the SUP873P1) and Bulova (96B104).
Oh well, and the Piaget Altipiano and the V&C Patrimony minute repeater, if someone wants to spend A LOT :D
I got a Vincero watch, they certainly hit style right and got the sapphire glass which has survived me leaving it wherever it lands.
Seiko 5s like the SNKL43 are pretty good choices too. And it's an automatic for under €100,- which is quite rare.
Seiko , Orient Bambino, Timex and Accurist look like the best bets to me.
I was going to buy an mvmt :") but now i'm definitely getting a Timex
100$ is a monthly salary for people like me sooo thank you very much!!! :D
Production wise, best quality video so far.
Oh yeah, given the time of year, how about a video about men’s shorts? Style, length, material etc. Same for t-shirts given how easy it is to be ripped off with big brand, low quality, crap.
Finally someone tells the truth! Subscribed
I've worn a stainless steel Casio Edifice EF527D-1AV watch for 4 years now, and I've gotten compliments from guys wearing watches worth 5 times more than my Edifice.
I am not into watches but recently wanted to buy one just to have one to wear to weddings and other events. I saw the MVMT commercials and thought about that until thank God I watched your videos and a few others telling the truth about MVMT so they were OUT. I just wanted a nice looking watch for my wrist for different events. I then looked at Paul Rich which look like a better buy. I then looked on Amazon and as far as I can tell the WWOOR watch I bought for 23 bucks is the exact same thing as the 99 dollar Paul Rich. I will use this for a while and see how it goes. Maybe I end up with Paul Rich if this breaks in 2 months but as far as I can tell the WWOOR is EXACTLY the same as the Paul Rich and probably made in the same plant as the Paul Rich in China.
I know, it´s still just a fashion watch, but I think that Fossil also is of much better quality than MVMT etc. Plus I like the look...
Thank you. So glad someone besides me gave fossil a shout out.
Anyone heard of Skagen? I have a couple of their watches, they're in the Timex price range. I don't know much about watches, but from my experience they're pretty alright
What do you guys think about Skagen? First watch I ever bought 4 years ago and its been great in my opinion. I don't have much knowledge on watches though.
It's Danish, so you can't go wrong ;-)
@@rhest4761 it's not though. It's a US company (and a subsidiary of Fossil) mimicking to be Danish. They're of a so-so quality (I've had a few, and the paint on their mesh bands starts to wear off quite soon, "leather" bands fall apart even faster, glass is very scratch-prone, etc), however, they're dirt cheap (usually under $100 with all the deals on Amazon) and look good, so you kinda get what you pay for.
@@olegpushin8732 Great wikipedia search you did. You will also notice it's founded by danes that moved to the US. Clown.
What about fossil. They do great watches and have some awesome minimalist watches as well. For under $200 Australian which is much cheaper in pounds.
Matrim's Mutterings usually looked at as average I’m thinking. On par with movado
Fossil dont make watches but they buy watches in China and brand them and they dont seem to hold their value. If you really think you should get one buy it used and save yourself money or alternatively buy one of the brands mentioned in the video and you will have a much better time piece.
Thank You for helping me to not be swindled out a couple hundred bucks.
Hello Ben. If you can please look into STURLING WATCHES AS WELL AS THE NEW. FORGE & FOSTER WATCHES...i really like them both , I would like to know your opinion
On the subject of these minimalist watch designs, some of the danish/Scandinavian companies produce nice watches. I have a couple of Bering watches, titanium cases and sapphire crystal glass. Keep great time.
I've had a Sekonda chronograph watch for 12 years - they aren't expensive but I think they're worth their price. And last year I came across a DuFa DF-9002-01 Van der Rohe Men's Chronograph watch for some 33% of its original price. Swiss watches are known for their quality but after buying the DuFa watch I started thinking of buying another German watch e.g. something from Iron Annie or Zeppelin watch collections.
Everybody look Tissot watches, I found mine there and it’s exactly the same MVMT style but with quality ;)
I literally love this guy, I was abt to waste 135 us dollars on straight garbage.
Skagen is great for minimalist watches.
I would just add Fossil to this list. I am a Fossil guy from way back and my first Fossil purchased in the early 90's is still in perfect shape.
Seiko 5 SNKL23 legendary watch for ~$75 USD and ~$140 CAD
Even Pulsar PX3197X1, Bering Classic mat black 16641-522, Nixon (Porter and Sentry Leather), Rotary Avenger GS05400/06 as bonus just a tad more Mondaine Helvetica Light MH1.L2240.LD
I have automatic Orient watches to go with suit and one Wenger with street clothes, and cant be happier.
I'm in the exact same boat as you
I would say also seiko and an old vostok are great choices today
Citizen by far. I have 10 plus yr old ones that work as they did the day I purchased them. All fall cost wise from under $200 to $400.
How about Triwa watches? They looks real nice
The bulova classic series of watches isn't really in the price range, but it's still really nice, and not super expensive. It's also possible to find them for a large markdown on ebay if you really want to save money
There was an ad for MVMT below this video while I was watching it. Not kidding. Hahahaha
I have a citizen blacked out watch nice leather band it's beautiful I really like it
Just love Calvin Klein watch. It’s minimalistic but modern, and yet not expensive.
seiko 5 snkl23 or seiko 5 snxs77 minimalist looking affordable price. Plenty of Seiko 5 line looks better than DW or mvmt. cheaper, more robust and high quality built, you can't go wrong with any seiko caliber 7s26. IMHO