Determining The BEST Watch Under $1,000 - 34 Watch Tournament With Only 1 Winner
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For this video, we looked to you guys for help in determining the best watch under $1,000. We started with a Google Form to narrow our initial pool of 34 watches down to only sixteen and then asked you to vote on our Instagram stories through a March Madness-style bracket. There were upsets, a few surprise winners, and a deserving overall champion. What's your top watch under $1,000?
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Seiko Cocktail Time: teddybaldassarre.com/products...
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Orient Bambino: teddybaldassarre.com/products...
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0:00 - Intro & Organization
1:40 - Seeding
4:00 - Round of 16
6:05 - Elite 8
7:15 - Final 4 - Навчання та стиль
This was freakin fun and awesome ! Let's do another one for the price range of 1.000 - 2.000 $ ! What say you Teddy ?
yes please!
Agreed let’s do it.
Just do it!
And then one at $500 and under. It would be fun to see what wins in each price range.
I’d be interested in this one
I think Casio and Orient getting top 16 in this price point is an amazing achievement considering all of these models are under 250$ while their competitors are above 500$.
I agree, but to me it’s not surprising. I have two Orient Bambino’s One with a green dial, and one with the Pearl white. They are my “everyday go to’s” even though I have a couple of carriers and some Longines and Tissot which are significantly “more watch!” There’s something about their elegant functionality, at their price point, which gives me a certain peace if not joy! I’m just not as relaxed when I’m wearing my Cartier’! Their Kamasu dive watch looks and feels really good on the wrist, and is on my list. I own a Hydro Conquest which is a bit higher spec, but I actually prefer the fur. finish and size of the Kamasu. Orients got it going on!
@@dr.davidmiller6682 I am on the same page. I have a red dial Kamasu which I love wearing. I put on a matching red leather strap during winter to make it more of a daily watch and during summer, a nato strap to make it a stylish watch to wear at the beach. So versitile.
Would be interested to see how Orient and Casio fare in an under $500 bracket. I've really enjoyed wearing my Casio Duro and now my Orient Kamasu as daily watch.
and the casio that take a spot here ist 100 bucks
I agree.
Seiko, Tissot and Hamilton are three brands that offer MANY affordable possibilities in great watches!!!
totally agree!
Getting a Tissot for Christmas. Got the Hamilton last year... Might have to aim for Seiko next
I personally never thought about Tissot PRX…cuz I am not into dress watches…never thought it would end up on top of the list.
Can't go wrong with that group
just wish Certina was in the groupings.
The Seiko Alpinist is an amazing looking watch. I can see why it made it so far based solely on visual appeal.
its actually one of my least favourite looking, just looks tacky and cheap to me but I haven't seen it in person on my wrist so who knows
@@all-caps3927 it's a beautiful watch
finally someone with a healthy set of eyes on them lol. that alpinist is as comfortable to eyes as hydroflouric acid@@all-caps3927
@@all-caps3927I gotta agree, I was really surprised it was rated so highly
@@all-caps3927 too small for my liking, and has the infamous 6R35.
It would be interesting to see how many of these watches would also be in the top watches under 500 dollars or under 2000 dollars too! I really liked this bracket idea! Very entertaining!
Absolutely love this tournament format, Teddy! Definitely would like to see this at the $500, $1500, $2000, $2500, etc price points and to do annually!
This was a fun and interesting little competition. I'm wearing my 42 mm Hamilton Khaki Field auto today so I was pleased that it's smaller sibling made the semi-final. Great everyday workhorse and contemporary watch, usually available at a very affordable price and way cheaper than the Murph.
All of these models and brands are great choices. They offer style, affordability, and reliability!
This was so entertaining! Thank you, Teddy. Let’s keep doing these at different price points!
As someone who purchased a Hamilton Khaki Field Auto with a black strap as their 1st watch I can truly say I have no regrets. Seeing it come 4th was surprising against the Alpinist. Photos don't do it justice and in person it is stunning. Such a versatile watch.
Except that the movement needs to be replaced every 24 months because the rotor spins uncontrollably when manually wound.
@@davidkaplan5517 really ?
Fuck. I noticed that. It doesn't always do it thought. Just if it's laying flat
@@TheTransitmtl what do you mean?
@davidkaplan5517 24 months ok 🤣 I must be lucky then ....
I'm relatively knew to researching watches, etc., and I really enjoyed this vid and your channel! I've learned quite a bit from your vids, and you've actually altered the direction I was heading in the watch purchasing arena. GREAT STUFF SIR -- please keep up the good work! Cheers
This was fun... I have 4 of these watches myself... the Orient Kamasu, Orient Bambino (v7), Bulova Lunar Pilot and the Seiko 5 GMT... these have been my "entry level" purchases generally. I also see others that I have been eyeing... the Tissot Gentleman & PRX, CasiOak and Hamilton Field Khaki Auto. Looking forward to the next price range!
This was amazing! So engaging and well paced. Good one Teddy!
I liked it but I recommend giving the specs for each model as you did for the two winners at the end. This is a good way to expand our knowledge of the field of watch choices. Hope you do more of this with different categories of watches.
I have been watching your content for several years. I like it all.
This was a great approach and puts a fun new spin on your content. Keep up the good work!
Love this. So creative and interactive with your audience. Thank you!
I don’t disagree with the results but I do am kinda surprised. Love both the PRX and alpinist, and it is a very interesting matchup. I know it was NCAA bracket style, but wouldn’t like to see a reshuffle when a brand was facing itself, at least until it’s not longer possible to shuffle. Great video
Thinking about the the various price-point collection videos that you've done (which I love), I'd point out that the top 2 don't make a bad 2 watch collection, together they are versatile and cover quite a few bases (and if we dig into the top 4 its even better). The data acquired from this sort of head to head bracket format could be the catalyst for the next generation of collection vids.....and we would all be here for it.
This is a great point!
Love this idea! Would love to see this at different price ranges or for different brands. Could also be cool to see it for different categories: dive watch, dress watch, etc.
Love these types of interactions with you and your team.
Thanks for what you do.
This has been one of my favorite videos you’ve done! 😀
Thank you for your hard work Teddy, really appreciate your videos, very educational with good conclusions. helped me a lot to pick between Seiko and Tissot, PRX 80 on its way
Been following you for a while. You inspire me and give me more knowledge to go back and start collecting watches again. Thank you Teddy
This is one of my favorite videos on watches. Super fun and creative. Waiting to see the next tournament style video.
That was awesome - what a great idea ... should do this more in all sorts of price ranges and styles . FUN FUN FUN
As someone who doesn't like the dive watch/GMT style, this top 4 is a solid watch collection. Great variety of colours and styles and occasions.
This was awesome! You should do a whole series on different price points. I know it’s a slippery slope, but it would be fun to do a microbrand version of this as well.
What a great idea for a video! Really appeals to me too, since my price range on watches is around $1,000 or less. Gives me a lot of good ideas for future watch purchases. Thanks!
This was fun! I think doing a competition under $500 or $100, would be a blast too!
The one “knock” I have against the Seiko 5 Batman GMT is that the blue/black bezel is often hard to read in many lighting conditions. It does not pop like the Rolex Batman bezel.
Agreed, but I also think the Sunburst is the better option in the Seiko 5 GMTs but I like popping dials!
This top 16 will make 12 of my ultimate collection you have given me a good guide in this video.. thank you 😊
I needed this! Thanks, Teddy, and to all participants!
I had a PRX automatic with the blue waffle dial (very nice looking and comfortable to wear) and it developed helicopter rotor so I had to send it in for repair. Them my MIDO with basically the same movement developed the same issue. I sold both watches. I also have an Alpinist that looks very much like the one in the story. It’s been great. It will be a long time before I pick up another watch with any variant of the powermatic 80 movement
Out of curiosity, how long had you had each of those watches before they went rogue on you?
@@harveymanfrantinsingin7373 I bought the PRX new, and it started acting up within 6 or so months. To be fair to Tissot, they repaired it under warranty. I bought the Mido used so I don't really know how long it lasted before developing helicopter rotor. I also have a Citizen Tsuyosa which is IMO a better all around watch than the PRX. The citizen suffers from a crappy clasp on the bracelet, but in pretty much every other way is equal to or better than the PRX, and I've never had a Citizen/Miyota movement go bad like that. Both the Mido and the PRX were great to look at and wear, but that Powermatic80 (or whatever MIDO calls it when they use it) is a dealbreaker for me.
My list goes:
1. Seiko Cocktail Time
2. Seiko Alpinist
3. Seiko Speedtimer
4. Tissot PRX
5. Citizen Tsuyosa
6. Tissot Gentleman
7. Hamilton Khaki Field Auto
8. Seiko 5 GMT
9. Orient Bambino
10. Orient Kamasu
Casio G-Shock and Casio Duro could make it too
Honestly same top 3 here man ♥
Happy to own both finalists in my collection. Great video and your reviews keep us inspired, thanks Teddy!
What a great competition and amazing idea! Hyped for another one of these competitions!🎉
As a Seiko diehard, I'm so happy my choice for the SPB121 ended up being second, it's such an amazing watch with a reliable workhorse Seiko movement. Now to go shopping for a PRX😂
I got a new in box PRX auto at a STEAL when it first came out ($495) and now I'm looking at an Alpinists lol xD
@@riothero313same
I figured Seiko and Hamilton were going to dominate as they are the best options under $1k IMO. I don’t like the PRX but it’s the current hotness. Very surprised the Casio square didn’t make the 16.
Cuz there was no solor casio or some special model ...
Agreed. The PRX is the watch for lemmings. Several better choices in this lineup. The PRX is going to age out HARD, and look the part of an early 20s fad. Meantime, the Hamiltons and Seikos will keep on rocking 50 years from now.
Agreed, I just don't get the hype around the PRX. The bracelet and case shape just don't do it for me
@@dominicrobertson7626... I do like the new Glacier Blue PRX. But different strokes for different folks
Love this format! Please do more!
Great video! I have had the Alpinist for over a year and absolutely love it!
Based on the votes, I had the unpopular opinion on many of the match-ups! Great video, this was fun to watch and loved that the people got to vote on it!
Having both the PRX and the Lunar Pilot, I find the Lunar pilot so much more interesting. And with the quartz it's more accurate for day to day use. That being said, I love my PRX as well.
Considering that none of it's competitors have made it past low orbit, the Bulova Lunar Pilot not making it past the first round is a travesty. What was also surprising is the total lack of any Citizens. A sub $500 match needs to happen. This concept is brilliant and congratulations on the excellent content.
This was fantastic! I would stick with the price range and narrow it down to certain styles, it's tricky to pick between a dress watch and a dive watch for example.
loved the content. it was so so fun to watch. hoping more like these
I didn't find it an upset for the Gentleman to beat the G-Shock. In fact, I was surprised to see the gentleman lose to the cocktail time. But great video, Teddy. Thoroughly enjoy the content.
I would chose gentleman always. For me PRX is ugly. Also It makes no sense to compare 80 euro Casioak g shock with almost 900 euro Tissot which is real watch.
@@NaviNavi-1uu8tgit makes all the sense in the world if you have ever seen the NCAA bracket format.
Sometimes CSU Longbeach plays Duke in the first round lol.
@@SuicideVanI never heard about any of these things, I don’t know about what are you talking about.
@@NaviNavi-1uu8tg then go educate yourself.
No thanks, irrelevant. I have 0 interest in NCAA bracket formats and in some American university team or whatever!
Great idea. I think as time passes by the prx would lose it's edge and long term the alpinist is an easy win. It's like a budget explorer
More of this! You should also have bracket submissions with perfect brackets getting some sort of discount from the store on a purchase!
Great video. Gives people a great idea of watches to look at within an attainable price range. Would definitely like to see a similar video for under 500 👍
This video was an absolute blast. Please, yes, let's do more of this. Two takeaways from this video. One, I was pleased to see that the people who keep telling me dress watches are history, are simply wrong. They're still relevant and enjoyed by many. And two, I couldn't be happier in the final winner. My blue PRX gets more compliments and inquiries than almost any of my watches. It's truly a terrific watch for the money.
The PRX, for as tiring as the attention and accolades are, is just so good. My 35mm quartz ice blue is by far the best looking watch I have and is the most versatile - it looks good with any outfit.
I have the exact same variation of the PRX and can't get enough of it, having that and a G-Shock GM-2100 in my collection has simply taken away my desire to increase the collection.
@@afonsomarinho101bro same here but I also have a 38mm Bambino
My SSK003 has been basically glued to my wrist since I got it. It truly feels like just so much watch for that price. I have a brown leather strap for it and between that and the surprisingly very nice bracelet that came on it I really think this could be the only watch in my collection and I’d be fine.
Thank you
Really enjoyed it
Super quality of the video and pictures and you are such a nice guy.
As always, Quartz watches getting snubbed in every round. The Speedtimer should’ve gone further IMO
Quartz sucks
@@samnangith19 Quartz is objectively better than mechanical. Every cheap Quartz watch will be more accurate than any “chronometer certified” modern Rolex
PRX is a worthy and rightful winner. Certina DS Action Diver 43mm with ceramic bezel is a hidden gem in my humble opinion. Too bad this watch isn't widely available in the US.
This is crazy! The last two watches have been the two watches I've been eyeballing for the last 6 months or so. I've had some unforeseen bills come my way recently so haven't been able to pull the trigger. But I guess I'm not the only one interested in them!
Great video Teddy! Please keep the format with new prices categories! You are the best watch content creator🎉
The Seiko Blueberry GMT is far more striking in person. Likely it would have made it further had people experienced the light play.
I bought the blueberry from teddys store. I feel the opposite. No matter the lighting situation I cannot get the blue part of the bezel to appear as blue as in the vids. Fairly disappointed but still like the watch.
Alpinist and Hamilton Khaki Field are deserved icons of design and quality in this range.
Great video. Thank you for doing this and providing such great content.
Amazing format. Got to keep this format coming at different price points.
In my opinion the Gentleman is a better watch than the PRX, but I understand the appeal of the PRX.
A fact not many are ready to accept lol
Indeed, and also Gentleman Openheart is another beautiful watch to mention.
IKR, I chose the gentleman over the prx too.
I so agree with you! Visually, the integrated design DNA of the PRX speaks of the more aspirational watches that are out of most of our budgets. Once you actually hold and wear the Gentleman and compare them side by side, it makes the PRX feel cheap and “toy-like!” Granted, I personally like a bit of “heft” in my watches, but the Gentleman’s quality just outshines the PRX imho!
I can't get over the PRX bracelet. Really wanted to like this watch but in person the bracelet feels kind of cheap and uncomfortable.
I have the prx myself, but the hype around the prx is getting a little bit boring now.
Brilliant video super informative I will be purchasing both PRX and Alpinist this year. 👍🏽
And yes please more video like this!
I wasn't familiar with the Alpinist before this, but now I love it.
As a marketing person Who the voters were/ what type of collectors your viewers are will impact the results. Doesn't mean these are the best .. this means that these are just the best chosen by your viewers.
Also as you often point out regardless of these results buy what you like .. not what people say you should like.
Seiko and Hamilton are absolute kings in that price bracket. Not a chance in hell I would chose the PRX over the gorgeous alpinist
Clearly not, sine Tissot PRX won.
@@CimIncIt’s obviously personal preference. I prefer my alpinist over my prx. I can see the appeal for both but I can definitely see people enjoying an alpinist over a prx if they only could pick one.
I really enjoyed it!!! Please continue with this kind of videos!
I honestly enjoy watching your review so much. Best informative reviews ever
I just think that prx is overrated as I’m not a fan of the looks but clearly I’m in the minority and looks are subjective
Agreed with the styling… the dials on the automatics are nice for sure, but I’d take a black Lunar Pilot or an Orient Mako-3 all day over any of these.
I like the prx, it’s what got me interested in watches, but it is seriously overrated. You see it everywhere on social media if you follow watch content and watch enthusiasts
Totally agree !
I love my prx80! Divers leave me cold.
I wonder how the MoonSwatch will fare if the next tournament were to be under 500 or 250/300? Definitely a looker but has the most ptential to turn into a paperweight only after a few months of usage..:/
This was awesome Teddy!! Please more, at different price points or types of watch!
Would definitely love to see more vids like this! Lots of fun!! 👍😀
Without a doubt this is missing some great watches. Christopher Ward, farer, micro brands that could be considered such as zelos. This is basically just major brands for under a $1000. So much more that could have been done with this. Maybe you could do another video that isn’t just major brands :)
He favors watches that he sell in the store whenever he can :)
That's the problem with reviewers that are also seller, you can't really trust them as they have monetary interest in some brands over others
@@hyper_channel yeah I know. That’s why I thought I’d make the suggestion he look at other brands ;)
Microbrands and indie brands would have opened up another can of worms and they are less known by collectors so it would be hard for something in that range to win out against mass produced products given just familiarity. We can do a bracket of solely micros and indies in the future as that would be a fun one.
@@TeddyBaldassarre I think that would be a great idea :) maybe give some people new ideas as well as you’re right in saying they are less well known.
Do a microbrand tournament next! There are so, so many seemingly cool, quality brands these days from which to choose!
Agree, DuFrane deserves a spot
The problem with microbrands is that they're all essentially the same. You can pick any microbrand watch with your eyes closed and it's most likely a stainless steel, inspired design on something else, with a NH35 movement.
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I like that idea.
@@lilmoris1 Evidently people like you would benefit the most from a video like that.
I commented yesterday on the $3k tournament video, than discovered this and the $2k one today. Excellent content. This is creative and fun.
Very cool and a great way to throw in some favorites along with some less highlighted watches.
I feel Citizen and Orient are now doing a much better job under $500, Seiko have become notorious with their QC issues even on watches that cost as much as a PRX auto. Also unpopular opinion but the Gentleman is a better value than the PRX. The movement is better, the quality is slightly more premium, the PRX to me just has the better bracelet.
Citizen, Orient, and Casio are THE watches of the sub $500 category imo. I would've put Seiko there too but as of late they're not really inspiring a lot of confidence with how they moved a lot of their popular models upmarket while not actually upgrading them substantially enough to warrant the price jump.
I loved this concept! You should do it with other price categories as well.
This concept seems to be well received. Happy to keep this going! I had fun doing it.
@@TeddyBaldassarre What watch were you wearing in this video?
This video is fun. Cool concept, I was on the edge and rooting for my favorites 😀.
I just got the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 with the green dial for Christmas and am constantly admiring how it looks on my wrist. Amazing watch for the price!
Social media pushes people to flex culture and hence Rolex, Patek and RM but then we have Teddy Baldassarre. Keep doing what you're doing. Dope Video
Yep, watches for the everyday guy, not a hype flex!
The Alpinist is a crowd fav - that green + guilt really pops. It's a colorway made popular by Pewdiepie with his Grand Seiko 62GS RIKKA Early Summer which also rocks the green + gilt. It can look dressy and casual, whereas I think the PRX is very buttoned up and looks very corporate and thus less versatile to my eyes. Both are solid. Gotta keep in mind though that for the price of either of them, you can get three San Martin pieces off Ali Express, if don't mind some homage action.
I'm sorry but what even is this comment? The most famous colour option of the Alpinist made famous by PewDiePie? PRX being a corporate watch? AliExpress watches? I hope this comment is sarcastic and it's my fault for not catching it.
The Alpinist has been popular for a long time, long before Pewdiepie revealed his GS
@@NoizeTank Exactly my point.
I failed literally every single matchup results - except for the PRX matchups haha. At least I got the end right!
Interesting to see the audience's thoughts on different watches - would love more polls like these on watch preferences from the audience, possibly with more explanations would be great!
I think all enthusiasts love to hear watch stories, and more opinions and hidden thoughts/facts others may have that many have not considered or realised about the watch.
The PRX is currently my favorite watch. I can wear it all day comfortably and love just glancing down at the dial and brushes integrated case!
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Stop meatriding the prx😂
I would love to see more of this style of video with differing price ranges, brand v brand, ect.
Great video, I bought the new Seiko Alpinist SPB121 less than a month ago and couldn’t be happier with the purchase.
Good contest!! Only ones in the bracket I own are the Hamilton Field Automatic and the Seiko SPB121J1 Alpinist. I’m happy they fared so well.
What are your owners thoughts on the Hamilton Field Auto? It's been on my radar for a while.
@@dellwright1407 I confess to be biased when it comes to the brand as 3 generations of my family were watchmakers at Hamilton in Lancaster, Pa, for 75 years. It was sad to see the brand’s demise during the quartz crisis. That the Swatch Group had added Hamilton under their umbrella and have been successful reviving the brand in a way true to its heritage is gratifying to me. I own 4 Hamiltons purchased recently and several inherited pieces from the 1940’s that have been restored. An important family reconnect. I love them all. The quality to price ratio is still a good value even as the prices have gone up in the past year or two. I know the lume is criticized a lot but personally not an issue with me. Good eyes can still see the time. But then I have cataracts ;-(
I would not have known Hamilton still existed but for UA-cam and Teddy Baldassarre’s channel. He sent me down the rabbit hole!!
A shocking and somewhat frustrating aspect is that the Hamilton Khaki Field Auto could have been considered a sub-$500 watch not so long ago before the recent price hike.
Firstly I am a Fan of Teddy and this channel but when I first saw this start to play out with the bracketing I thought it was going to be kind of hoakie. Wow! was I surprised, this has to be one of the hands down best ways to look at a group of watches. I love, love, love!!!! the bracketing, please let's see many more of these!
Hell yes to more brackets!! So fun.
Great video, this was fun. Length was perfect and happy to see Hamilton Khaki Field Auto voted 3rd I agree this one should always be Top 5 it’s probably the best quality overall vs. Tissot & Seiko
Great fun. Would love to see a $500 and $1500 category tournament next. Surprised that the Turtle or the Samurai didn’t make the cut.
Love to see my PRX take it. Teddy your channel helped me to decide on this watch months ago so thank you for helping me choose a watch I love and a winner!
A lot of fun @teddy definitely do it again for higher and lower price points !!!❤❤❤
Absolutely loved this video!!! I bet is heck of work behind it but amazing results! Would love to see this for various different price categories
would love to see this done with microbrands!
THe Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300 is the best watch
Absolutely loved this. Great work 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I concur with the Tissot PRX - but would prefer in white dial - seen it in person and instantly fell in love with it.