I've been rocking Casios for years, and overall they last a lifetime, based on what I've seen, and where mine are headed too atleast. Got a couple with over 10 years, and orgnial battery. Just a god tier brand, espically their worldtimes, and F91 models, and similar.
Thanks for the great video Ben. Happy to see Orient featured more on the channel! As a happy owner of the Ray, Kamasu, SKX and 5KX, I definitely prefer the case design and finishing of the Orient diver collection that have stolen the 'best value crown' from Seiko in my eyes.
I purchased a Gold Casio Duro over a year ago from Amazon, and am impressed with its accuracy (-1 sec a month) The only downside is the band. It only took three days before I replaced it with a "Bond" type NATO strap. Looking at the watch, the indices look applied, but are actually pressed in from the back.
Ben, your commercial for whatever food thing was the best in video ad I've ever seen. I watched it all the way through! I was hoping for more specific recommendations to buy on Amazon with prices. Keep up the good work.
They have some very nice Glycine, and Tissot auto's for under $350 ,A swiss made automatic for under $400 from a heritage brand sounds like a good deal to me!
Glad you covered Citizen! I have a lot of JDM 's by them and they are excellent quality. The ecodrive works with electric light which other makes don't.
Well...My clips are in Ben's Watch Club. I've obviously now made it! Thank's Ben! Some excellent pics here, My favourite being the SNK8xx Series. Probably my go to introductory automatic watch
Fyi, armitron is a queens new york based company that is the oem supplier/licensee for many nyc based fashion designers. I made their videos in the 90s and they were good people.
Armitron is a brand I’ve not considered in years, not because they’re bad in any way, but only because I don’t need many LCD watches. I first started buying them as a teen in the eighties, after I moved in from the battery devouring LED watches from Texas Industries. :D Best Armitron I had was a larger format LCD analog watch with all the usual digital functions (alarm, timer, stopwatch, etc) but having digital hands was so different and cool. I’d buy one of those again if I could find one. Great review of the good Amazon offerings. I’d also enjoy a review of ones to avoid.
I place an order for the Orient bambino open heart but after a couple of weeks of no signs of being shipped I cancelled. I bought an ADIESDIVE watch instead and I'm very happy with it. Ceramic bezel, sapphire crystal, Seiko movement, and tons of lume, plus a beautiful dial.
I stopped buying from asian stores in amazon. Half the time. At minimum. A scam. Then amazon gives you a hard time for a refund when they find out they been hackt. Been in that rodeo with ama before..they refund you..after awhile..
My very first automatic what's a Bambino. My daily is now a Kamasu. But I just used Amazon to buy a Tissot gentleman powermatic 80 for under $400 and on a 5 month payment plan.
can you please make a list of affordable watches for big wrists? There are many videos about small wrist watches but we big boys often get neglected. ty much love
@Ben's Watch Club, please do recommend the updated Bulova precisionist models(blue and grey) which retail between 185-225usd. Screw back case and better specs like 100m WR i believe.
I disagree about the Timex digitals. I find the display better, it glows when viewed from the slightest of angles improving legibility and that is before the Indiglo which I find superior to most of the Casio backlights...Electro Luminescence excepted. I have 2 Timex and over half a dozen Casio in my collection. I have an Armitron aswell with 2 more on the way.
My whatch collection is a 4 piece collection. Orient ray2, orient banbino with steel bracelet, casio 158 and casio gbd200. Amazing value for money in all and amazing starting point for a collection
Another interesting and informative video Ben! Thank you. I've been finding exposure to some of the more obscure brands on Amazon recently and would love to hear your take on brands to avoid.
Thanks Ben, another great upload! You had me when you got up and went to the fridge, (refrigerator) for our very close and much loved friends in the USA. Keep up the great work, Mark, UK.
I had never heard of Armitron but love the look of these watches. After falling down the Casio rabbit hole a few months back, I think I'm about to do the same this this brand. Thanks! I think?😂
Little suggestion: It would be interesting if you'd review some very affordable Swiss made watches like Hanowa or other "Swiss military" brands, quartz options from Tissot, Victorinox, Versace etc. There is plenty to choose from below 500, even 300.
Dropping on April Fools Day was expecting a Spagetti Scametti section at the end… not sure if I am pleasantly surprised by no corny joke, or disappointed not to see Spagetti Scametti in its full glory.
I like the look of the Lorus field watches and may pick one up. I also like the look of the Bulova Precisionist as well. I really don't get the internet and UA-cam love for Orient though. The Bambino's look pretty cheap to me and with the Aus dollar pricing on some of them, you can pick up a Seiko Presage Cocktail time for only a little bit more in a retail store, at least in Aus. Some nice Citizens in that price range as well. I don't know...tonnes of internet hype on them.
Love the budget/value brands, Casio is the best choice for this. My grail watch is a Rolex Submariner and Omega Speedmaster so I’ll be collecting some good micro-brand, sister brand homage watches. Daily work watch is a Casio MRW-200H, and soon to be Invicta Pro Diver. 🤙🏼
It would be interesting if you shared your analytics in a video. I'm not sure why but I find it fascinating to see who is watching a channel I subscribe to.
The Lorus is neat but my Soki that was bought on ebay just keeps running. A sub $5.00 watch! A comparison video would be fun. wink wink nod nod he typed knowingly
Avoid the Tag Heuer watches, they are all well under price so highly suspect their authenticity. The Calibre 5 models, just check the Auth dealer prices and make your own mind up. Needs highlighting Ben, it's wrong.
I bought a 40/8447 model from Amazon for £27 although its now reduced to £23 (doh!). Super watch for the money but I've seen it listed for £99 + shipping on a couple of sites!!
Always happy to see a new video, but I thought this was going to be more of a navigation through the no-name-o crap Amazon sells. I'd love to see a video of what to avoid, and reviews of some of the oddball junk, good and bad. Mostly bad... it's fun to watch you dump all over poorly made junk.
I was somewhat concerned by the lack of Spaghetti Scammeti in this video. But then I remembered- they're always cutting out those pesky middlemen to make the best £1000 "minimalist" plastic quartz watches around.
My first automatic watch was a Seiko SNK795, so I don't want to hate on Seiko *too* much, but their recent pricing moves make it very hard for me to take them seriously as a value brand anymore, unfortunately. For me, Casio has that spot now, and to a certain extent some of the homage brands (e.g., Pagani Designs) that put out watches with good specs for less money than the big boys.
Armitron has been making watches for a long time. I used to work in a factory and was afraid to wear a nice watch to work, so I'd always get an Armitron digital watch. They were usually made of black plastic and cost $1.99! That was back in 1984 or so. They were very hardy watches and when the battery finally died, I'd just toss the watch and get another because the watch was cheaper than the batteries cost! They've improved a lot over the years and sell a large number of watches. They are okay in quality, but not up to Casio level in my opinion.
I have the Bulova lunar and devil diver. i bought them to collect them as they both were needed in my mind for my personal collection. I have had each over 2 years and never worn either out of the hour. I just sized the lunar for the first time a couple weeks ago. I almost sold them a few months back as a tandem. i am glad i didn't and they will stay in my collection just for me to look at. If i had to buy just one, i'd go lunar for sure.
Have bought qute a few Amazon watches. All good. Though the watches I have bought on Ali Express have been my favourites. Parnis is a very fine Watch. . Then Cadisen. This watch has the finest reserve power, lasting a week They also sell Mysterious Code,so many styles AddieDive. Another great watch. I shop more at Ali Express for the lower prices Than I do at Amazon
I would never recommend Armitron over Casio… Unless you’re like me, and have far too many Casio’s… They’re great little watches, and fun to pick up a couple or three or four
OMG please review 'the electricianZ stupid led quartz light up fashion watches! "Affordable bargain watches." 300 usd+ chick full of myota movements, exposed wires, Led lights and plastic! Like swatch on monster energy drink! Please! Please!
Would love to see the watches to avoid on Amazon
I guess, basically you should avoid anything not on this video list, right?
Honestly, I think that would be 98% of them. It would make for a looooong video ;-).
That would be a two week episode 🤣🤣
Bro, that’s basically all of the watches that are not on that list. Simple
From experience that would be... the majority of them
I've been rocking Casios for years, and overall they last a lifetime, based on what I've seen, and where mine are headed too atleast. Got a couple with over 10 years, and orgnial battery. Just a god tier brand, espically their worldtimes, and F91 models, and similar.
😂 nice one Ben for integrating your sponsorship in a unique and entertaining way! 🙌 can't hold it against you for bringing in the money 👍
Thanks for the great video Ben. Happy to see Orient featured more on the channel! As a happy owner of the Ray, Kamasu, SKX and 5KX, I definitely prefer the case design and finishing of the Orient diver collection that have stolen the 'best value crown' from Seiko in my eyes.
Love the nod too the Orient Bambino and Orient Ray II.
Great video Ben. 😎👍⌚
I only buy watches with Italian-sounding names from Amazon. It ensures my continued disappointment with the platform.
I purchased a Gold Casio Duro over a year ago from Amazon, and am impressed with its accuracy (-1 sec a month) The only downside is the band. It only took three days before I replaced it with a "Bond" type NATO strap. Looking at the watch, the indices look applied, but are actually pressed in from the back.
This watch is awesome
Please review the benyar(Rolex oyster perpetual)homage watch
I think Armitron deserves more attention. Cheap watches can be fun. I mostly do Casio but Armitron has been catching my eye.
Another great video on affordable watches. Keep them coming, Ben.
Thanks, will do!
Ben, your commercial for whatever food thing was the best in video ad I've ever seen. I watched it all the way through!
I was hoping for more specific recommendations to buy on Amazon with prices. Keep up the good work.
They have some very nice Glycine, and Tissot auto's for under $350 ,A swiss made automatic for under $400 from a heritage brand sounds like a good deal to me!
Glycine are excellent value automatic watches and can be found at great discounts. I always recommend over any other brand in that price bracket.
I have a few Armitrons and I like them a lot. A video on brands to avoid would be great!
Glad you covered Citizen! I have a lot of JDM 's by them and they are excellent quality. The ecodrive works with electric light which other makes don't.
What is Jdm?
I love my Armitron watch! I am glad you mentioned them.
Armitron made the cut... Finally! Love all the brands listed. Great video.
Well...My clips are in Ben's Watch Club. I've obviously now made it! Thank's Ben! Some excellent pics here, My favourite being the SNK8xx Series. Probably my go to introductory automatic watch
Nice , I have all them brands apart from San Martin, my homage brand of choice is Steeldive. Absolutely love my Citizen Watches 🙌
Fyi, armitron is a queens new york based company that is the oem supplier/licensee for many nyc based fashion designers. I made their videos in the 90s and they were good people.
No recommendation for Rotary then Ben?
Loved the clever ad insert 😂
Armitron is a brand I’ve not considered in years, not because they’re bad in any way, but only because I don’t need many LCD watches. I first started buying them as a teen in the eighties, after I moved in from the battery devouring LED watches from Texas Industries. :D Best Armitron I had was a larger format LCD analog watch with all the usual digital functions (alarm, timer, stopwatch, etc) but having digital hands was so different and cool. I’d buy one of those again if I could find one.
Great review of the good Amazon offerings. I’d also enjoy a review of ones to avoid.
Aragon watches are excellent quality with Japanese and Swiss movements. Very fair pricing as well. I have not been disappointed by them.
I place an order for the Orient bambino open heart but after a couple of weeks of no signs of being shipped I cancelled. I bought an ADIESDIVE watch instead and I'm very happy with it. Ceramic bezel, sapphire crystal, Seiko movement, and tons of lume, plus a beautiful dial.
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I stopped buying from asian stores in amazon. Half the time. At minimum. A scam. Then amazon gives you a hard time for a refund when they find out they been hackt. Been in that rodeo with ama before..they refund you..after awhile..
@@jcleichtnam8288 YES! their NTTD Omega homage is on my list.
Best watch channel on youtube, covering actually affordable watches for people
My very first automatic what's a Bambino. My daily is now a Kamasu. But I just used Amazon to buy a Tissot gentleman powermatic 80 for under $400 and on a 5 month payment plan.
That add thrown in there was hilarious, great transition 🤣
can you please make a list of affordable watches for big wrists? There are many videos about small wrist watches but we big boys often get neglected. ty much love
@Ben's Watch Club, please do recommend the updated Bulova precisionist models(blue and grey) which retail between 185-225usd. Screw back case and better specs like 100m WR i believe.
I disagree about the Timex digitals. I find the display better, it glows when viewed from the slightest of angles improving legibility and that is before the Indiglo which I find superior to most of the Casio backlights...Electro Luminescence excepted. I have 2 Timex and over half a dozen Casio in my collection. I have an Armitron aswell with 2 more on the way.
How about Q&Q ?
My whatch collection is a 4 piece collection. Orient ray2, orient banbino with steel bracelet, casio 158 and casio gbd200. Amazing value for money in all and amazing starting point for a collection
Another interesting and informative video Ben! Thank you. I've been finding exposure to some of the more obscure brands on Amazon recently and would love to hear your take on brands to avoid.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks Ben, another great upload!
You had me when you got up and went to the fridge, (refrigerator) for our very close and much loved friends in the USA.
Keep up the great work, Mark, UK.
Really enjoyed that sponsored section, was really funny and probably your best so far, overall amazing video as always
Armitron is much overlooked. I have been wearing one since 1994, on and off. It's an American brand and I believe still family owned.
I purchased both my SARB035 and SARB017 from Amazon.
I had never heard of Armitron but love the look of these watches. After falling down the Casio rabbit hole a few months back, I think I'm about to do the same this this brand. Thanks! I think?😂
Appreciate the time you put into these vids bro
They also sell Seagull and the original Sea-Gull depending on your budget.
I recently picked up a pair of Armitrons. $50 on sale for both. The build quality is exceptional, considering the price.
Love the almost comedy like Hello Fresh sketch. The watch review was also good👍
You forgot the vostok watches
Little suggestion: It would be interesting if you'd review some very affordable Swiss made watches like Hanowa or other "Swiss military" brands, quartz options from Tissot, Victorinox, Versace etc. There is plenty to choose from below 500, even 300.
I got a dog food commercial while you went to the fridge…
Dropping on April Fools Day was expecting a Spagetti Scametti section at the end… not sure if I am pleasantly surprised by no corny joke, or disappointed not to see Spagetti Scametti in its full glory.
Great video !!!
What about Pagani design?
The effort you put into your sponsor honestly makes them worth watching
I like the look of the Lorus field watches and may pick one up. I also like the look of the Bulova Precisionist as well. I really don't get the internet and UA-cam love for Orient though. The Bambino's look pretty cheap to me and with the Aus dollar pricing on some of them, you can pick up a Seiko Presage Cocktail time for only a little bit more in a retail store, at least in Aus. Some nice Citizens in that price range as well. I don't know...tonnes of internet hype on them.
One note about the low end Timex if you get a 3 hander they tick very loud but their small seconds or chronographs don't
Love the budget/value brands, Casio is the best choice for this. My grail watch is a Rolex Submariner and Omega Speedmaster so I’ll be collecting some good micro-brand, sister brand homage watches. Daily work watch is a Casio MRW-200H, and soon to be Invicta Pro Diver. 🤙🏼
Great video Ben - a lot of work put in 👏
Such a great helpful video thanks so much
San Martin have since changed their packaging to a faux leather case 😊
It would be interesting if you shared your analytics in a video. I'm not sure why but I find it fascinating to see who is watching a channel I subscribe to.
Great picks, and yeah definitely interested in your list of amazon watches to avoid!
Citizen for the win :)
That thumbnail is absolutely terrifying. Especially after watching Smile
So many watches, so little money. You little tempter. Great video. 👍
The Lorus is neat but my Soki that was bought on ebay just keeps running. A sub $5.00 watch! A comparison video would be fun. wink wink nod nod he typed knowingly
"this was by far the tightest insert I've ever seen" - that's what she said.
I'm somewhat disappointed with Amazon watches. Search as I might I can not find a Spaghetti Scametti.
Great video, Ben! I would like to see the watches to avoind on Amazon.
Avoid the Tag Heuer watches, they are all well under price so highly suspect their authenticity. The Calibre 5 models, just check the Auth dealer prices and make your own mind up. Needs highlighting Ben, it's wrong.
Some are £1000 under price from an authorised dealer. Authenticity a great concern.
I thought you were going to eat the cat. Guess I gotta get off the internet occasionally.
That thumbnail will keep me up tonight
I prefer my Cronos to my San Martin, but both are excellent (and I have owned 4 Rolex previously).
The Lorus field watches, if you can find them, are at least $100…is that still a “good value”?…
I’ve been drooling over a Saint Martin bronze watch for years
Great video and suggestions!!!
Ayo, that ad was crazy! 😂 You good, bro?
They got some nice watches on Amazon but I got my Seiko 5 and cocktail time from ebay
Ahaha hungry Ben ! You had bananas in the corner at 4:10 ! Ah well ... Good vid nonetheless ♥
A 2nd part of this video dedicated to women is a must
Nice video idea. Subscribed ! (and yes, would like to know which watches to avoid on Amazon)
Please review the green bulova devil diver!
Nice mention of armitron but boy are they expensive in the UK. Be interesting to see your recommendations of sites to buy them from
I bought a 40/8447 model from Amazon for £27 although its now reduced to £23 (doh!). Super watch for the money but I've seen it listed for £99 + shipping on a couple of sites!!
Always happy to see a new video, but I thought this was going to be more of a navigation through the no-name-o crap Amazon sells. I'd love to see a video of what to avoid, and reviews of some of the oddball junk, good and bad. Mostly bad... it's fun to watch you dump all over poorly made junk.
Why didn't you eat the bananas instead of the cat food? 😂
We all know DW should’ve been on this list 😂
I was somewhat concerned by the lack of Spaghetti Scammeti in this video. But then I remembered- they're always cutting out those pesky middlemen to make the best £1000 "minimalist" plastic quartz watches around.
that thumbnail was terrifying lol. great video though
Best 34mm auto?!
Hard to beat Casio.
06:03 The one all the way to the right. Isn't that a Unimatic-close, or are they also taking inspiration of someone?
My first automatic watch was a Seiko SNK795, so I don't want to hate on Seiko *too* much, but their recent pricing moves make it very hard for me to take them seriously as a value brand anymore, unfortunately. For me, Casio has that spot now, and to a certain extent some of the homage brands (e.g., Pagani Designs) that put out watches with good specs for less money than the big boys.
Best thumbnail photo ever.
Watch Addict!
That big rectangle with old-school digits really does stink up the joint on that otherwise attractive Casio you so highly recommend
Armitron has been making watches for a long time. I used to work in a factory and was afraid to wear a nice watch to work, so I'd always get an Armitron digital watch. They were usually made of black plastic and cost $1.99! That was back in 1984 or so. They were very hardy watches and when the battery finally died, I'd just toss the watch and get another because the watch was cheaper than the batteries cost! They've improved a lot over the years and sell a large number of watches. They are okay in quality, but not up to Casio level in my opinion.
I have the Bulova lunar and devil diver. i bought them to collect them as they both were needed in my mind for my personal collection. I have had each over 2 years and never worn either out of the hour. I just sized the lunar for the first time a couple weeks ago. I almost sold them a few months back as a tandem. i am glad i didn't and they will stay in my collection just for me to look at. If i had to buy just one, i'd go lunar for sure.
Good ad Segway lol
The thumbnail is giving off some “Black Hole Sun” vibes.
Hi, Ben. What do you think about Bering watches?
Have bought qute a few Amazon watches. All good. Though the watches I have bought on Ali Express have been my favourites. Parnis is a very fine Watch. . Then Cadisen. This watch has the finest reserve power, lasting a week They also sell Mysterious Code,so many styles AddieDive. Another great watch. I shop more at Ali Express for the lower prices Than I do at Amazon
I would never recommend Armitron over Casio… Unless you’re like me, and have far too many Casio’s… They’re great little watches, and fun to pick up a couple or three or four
Went to Mexico on holiday and spotted an Invicta store, bargains I hoped, no - super high prices. Much cheaper in the U.K. on mail order😢
OMG please review 'the electricianZ stupid led quartz light up fashion watches! "Affordable bargain watches." 300 usd+ chick full of myota movements, exposed wires, Led lights and plastic! Like swatch on monster energy drink! Please! Please!
Don't you just love it when you take the time to film a creative ad and then UA-cam destroys the momentum by inserting their own ads in the middle?
AI generated smiling Ben
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