Ok. I am full of regrets already! THERE IS TOO MANY WATCHES MISSING FROM THIS LIST! How did I miss Hamilton?!?! And Tudor?! AND ORIS?! I am full of shame and a part 2 will come where I will fix all of my mistakes! 😭😭
Gringa!! So you forgot to write this, but I will not tell you so....HAHAHAHA. Love the video, but you should hate yourself for forgetting Hamilton. And how about Oris?? Come on!! Cartier Tank?? Dornblueth & Sohn?? Definitly need a part 2, maybe a part 3. Long Live the Cult(s)!!
I’ve had my 2254 since 2007 and never been serviced. Runs great. My 2021 Rolex root beer is at Rolex now for warranty repair and my 2019 DJ41 has been back 4x. Rolex is a joke with these 32xx movements
How can one possibly hate the spring drive? Althogh I don't like every watch they make, Omega probably is the watch brand closest to my heart. It was one of the first major brand as my father got an Omega Constellation when I was a kid, it was passed on to me as an heirloom.
It is amazing how many people hate the spring drive - and I thought the same thing as you…. HOW CAN SOMEONE HATE THE SPRING DRIVE?! It’s the thing that attracts me to GS the most!
Great video, BP. Don’t forget to check out the Longines Panda Chronograph. It seems like no one every talks about this one. It’s a beautiful timepiece.
Although I have always liked watches, I have only recently started a collection. Most to date have been Citizen (Eco drives, so no maintenance) Bulova, Spinniker, Tissot and as I live in Melbourne a Melbourne Watch Company Lonsdale. I recently bought what you might call my first Luxury brand. A Longines Conquest. Although it's their cheapeat option, the finishing of the watch and bracelet is so much more than the other watches I've purchased, I can see why people pay more for these brands. It constantly brings a small smile to my face. Perhaps a Hydro conquest is next when the budget allows? As a Bristol expat I'm loving the channel. I'm enjoying the mix of more affordible watches as well as the time pieces well out of my limited budget.
@@BrittPearceWatches Would love to see some shots around Bristol. Dad is still in the area so have been back, but not for a few years because of pandemics and growing kids.Hope to visit again one day soon :)
Hey Britt nice video but man oh man so many were missed. You’ll need to do a part 2, 3 and 4 lol. The obvious missed ones that came to mind were Tudor BB58 and 36, SINN, Hamilton Intra-matic to many to mention, Christopher Ward, Oris just to name a few. Actually most watches will fall under $5000. Maybe do a list of watches under $3000 ?? Oh I finally picked up a BB58 blue for $2100 USD basically just the watch head and a bit scratched up but managed to polish her up to almost like new. Video coming!!!
Just picked up a Longines Conquest black dial and has 300m wr for less than $1000. Talk about an ideal GADA watch. Also for me the Breguet Classique collection is the definition of a dress watch. Love the vids.
You maybe could/should have highlighted the Longines Zulu time. The grey/green is fantastic. And they have an innovative leather strap too. I will be getting one of these!
The Longines Spirit line IMO has taken the brand back into the convo as a peer with the Breitlings, Tudors, and similar price point/tiered brands. As a result, Longines is definitely on my list of future brands to acquire and include in my watch collection.
@@BrittPearceWatches I've only had it a few days, but I think the quality is as good, if not better than, my BB58. My only gripe so far is that the quick release on the bracelet pushes the real lug to lug out to 53mm. Not a huge deal for me with a 7-3/4" wrist, but probably a deal breaker for you. However... it looks awesome on a leather strap. At least the green and gold one does.
Yeah… starting with Omega (least underrated watch outside Rolex and Cartier) and not including Oris made this video feel like a sin. Not a Sinn. A sin.
Nice one Britt your going to send the prices of breguet watches through the roof now they have your endorsement 😉 they need to send you a few watches on for review
I have a great 6-watch collection and most are under $5K USD, but I do have the blue SMP that you first mentioned (on bracelet) and bought it in Nov 2021 when it was $5200 USD, which was raised to $5400 a year ago and now I can only assume it hit about $5600 in Feb. The other over $5K watch I have is my racing green IWC Pilot's Chronograph 41 on leather strap - bought a year ago Jan 2022 at $6500 USD and it's already gone up to $7600 over a year. My under 5K watches are: Tudor Black Bay Pro - bought on Sep 2022 at $4K even, now $4150 as of new year Grand Seiko SBGW287 Boshū - bought Nov 22 at $4800 Cartier Tank Must (large quartz, black strap) - $2930 John Mayer x Hodinkee x G-SHOCK PT-1 - $180 So many great watches come in at the 5k range and below, makes it hard to justify over 5K for any piece. The newer grand seiko spring drive are reaching over. $7-8K, when their skyflake is $5800 and shunbun is $6600. I find that'd I'd rather save up for a rolex datejust 36 than pay for a different brand at the 8K range. Also absolutely love Nomos, despite not owning one. Amazing value for money when it comes to all in-house German design and movement. I constantly tell people who are looking to get their first watch that longines and Tudor are some of the best value for money in the current watch market. I mean, $2.5K for their master collection moonphase 40mm?! LOVE IT! Great video and brands!
For me, Longines and Grand Seiko offer the best value for money…picked up the new 5hz Longines diver and the 190 Anniversary in Steel…oh my god….and my GS SBGW231 for $4k is an orgasm on my wrist and hopefully a watch that will still be in the family 80 years from now.
I purchased a new omega speedmaster 300M black with black rubber strap for C$5000. Plus $100 shipping from Vancouver. Great deal love the watch.August 2022
Please, please, please talk about the fairly recent Must de Cartier Ronde (not the old Ronde Solo). It is simply a beautiful automatic dress watch with an in house movement and under $4,000.
BAHAHHA! I kinda like the big mic! But I want to get sometjing to go off camera! Good audio aint cheap! 🙈 watches of microphone…… watches always win! 🙈✨✨
This is borderline delusional, but hey I always thought to myself when all hell breaks loose and the world turns to shit MuH AuTuhMaTiCk WuTcH cAn StIlL tElL ThE TiMe
"is omega underrated? no." "....still they doesn't get as much love and praise as they deserve for how much watch you're getting at the price point." translation: omega underrated.
I have many mid-price watches - but my definition of mid-price is between $500 and $2,500. There are loads of excellent watches from the MANY Swatch Group brands BENEATH Omega. And the accuracy of the Powermatic 80 movement is generally very good, often excellent and sometimes amazing. I wouldn't want to wear a $5,000 watch and risk having it stolen or losing it somewhere - I'd rather get several cheaper ones. Longines is my absolute favourite brand, offering luxury with affordability.
@@Mysteryboy0007 it’s not the same though is it? £1000 will get you a fantastic watch with great horology and build quality. Not the same as getting a 1 dollar steak
Both Omega and Grand Seiko are trying desperately to get out of that $5K line. I love the watches from both companies, but I am more and more inclined to buy their watches used rather than from an AD at a full price.
I prefer an omega over a rolex any day. My omega seamasters 300m and the no time to die version and my speedmaster racing master chronometer with the leather strap are my go to watches for any occasion. I have the 600m planet ocean but i rarely wear it as much as the 300m, the 300m is perfect, my favorite watch that i wear a lot is the no time to die edition. Its soo light weight and thin it gets easily hidden under the cuffs with a suit on and you barely feel it, iv slept with it on my hand afew times because i barely notice it. I also have a chopard mille miglia. The mille miglia is a great watch too. I dont know why watch collectors don't talk about it? I know chopard is not an actual watch brand, but the mille miglia is probably the only watch id buy from them. I also have a tag huer carrera monaco grand prix with the tire strap, and my next watch i am contemplating is the tag huer monaco the square watch with the leather strap.
Skewing your idea of what is expensive has already happened if you go for the 2000-5000 bracket. :) That said: The Seamaster would not be my pick due to the pimple on the left side, but the AquaTerra in 38mm is sweet. As far as GS is concerned, they're beautiful all around, but the simple SBGW2xx series deserves mentioning. From the 231 to the 281 and 283, they are all gorgeous, and under your budget as well. Splendid choices in Breguet. That is underrated. Properly underrated. Habring, check. Nomos, double-check, I have two of the latter, a Club Campus (orange) and an Ahoi dunkel. But I do wish you'd stop talking about the Tetra. I've been eyeing them and don't want them to cost me money.
I just bought a 2014 Grand Seiko springdrive SBGA027, from before they got rid of the “Seiko” script above the pinion, for $2400 shipped. It is in slightly scratched up shape (and it has more scratches now which is why I didn’t care) and the reflective black dial is shiny and like looking into a bottomless pool of still black paint. It’s truly stunning, and it is not the highest end watch in my collection (the most I’ve paid for steel, though) with solid gold Rolex, Omegas, JLC, Ebel, and Patek in there costing more. But the workmanship, the finish, the quality, and the to-the-second-accuracy over several months are truly out of this world.
Last version of the preceramic seamaster in casino royale has the coaxial 2500 movement and the applied logo and indicies.i have the black version from 2011 and it's a stunner for the money..about 2500 pounds full set
Goodness Britney! God knows I have some pricey watches but they are outnumbered three to one by much more affordable pieces for you know, normal people! Pick yourself up a Hamilton, instantly cool for £3-5 hundred pounds. What about a Sinn at around £1000? I paid just over £2k for my 16610 Subby in 1991. That was a lot of money then but two years later they were already at £2600. 30 plus years later its still on my wrist as I type and looks like new and now retails anywhere between the high 7's and 10's. Nice watches have always been expensive...always. Difference today is I suspect that they are not as good, or at least they are a series passing fads, with a few exceptions. The classics remain: Sub, Reverso, Tank, Navitimer, Daytona (originally a pants watch), Speedmaster and Calatrava. These are all models that last and last and last. Forget the make, they are all iconically identified by their most iconic, usually one known and famous piece. Is there really a more known and famous watch other than the Rolex Sub? Are their better watches? I suspect so, I know so, but hey, watches are about a personal yearning to own and are wrapped up with so much self identity and expectation for some. When I got my sub I thought I had arrived at watch nirvana. 30 years later and god knows how many other purchases later, I know I had. The watches that followed have been nice but completely unnecessary. Find the one and just wear it all the time and lets all just get on with whats important...for us. PS, Nice Vlog, thought provoking. :)
The only times a non-watch person has complimented one I was wearing are ones where the dial or shape stood out. That naturally includes my Grand Seikos. Or as a Suitsupply clerk who was helping me with patterned sport coats and noticed a red or purple dialed watch I was wearing said, "I never understood why so many men spend so much money on a watch just to look like so many other men"
Thanks for offering up your thoughts and opinions. You have a charm to you that makes this video enjoyable - this is my first time watching. Pun? Oh, no need to apologize for your taste, if you like a yellow dial, buy a yellow dial. Rock on.
Whaaat! This is much too kind! I’m so glad you enjoy my weird little channel! 💕💕 hope you *watch*again! Ok. That’s not my best work! Don’t judge me on that one.
Good video here. I picked up a Hamilton Khaki Field Auto on the weekend an honestly am pretty darn impressed for what you get for $500. While I was there I tried on some Omega's that I have been pining for and they are honestly mega. I have always been an Omega fan boy but going through the case, they have so many great pieces and such stellar quality. I do wish the new MSRPs were lower, but the value is there!
Great video, thanks for the sentiment. If you can, check out the SINN 903 St Navigation Chronograph. Almost the same as the Breitling, in fact it is... From a time when Breitling went bust and sold the rights to the chrono and Sinn bought them...a bargain to have...
Britt: Rolls Omega over the coals, including a well-placed f-bomb (which she did *so* …effing well.) Also Britt: Waxes wistful over the 2254. (Looks boss on her wrist, so I get it.) Also-Also Britt: 1:38. That's all. And: Agreed on GS and Nomos on the appeal/price ratio. Breitling hasn't done much for me in ages. Yea! to Longines.
Well made video. Balanced outlook. I have omega speedmaster, seamaster and a Grand Seiko. Grand seiko dial is absolutely beautiful but the polishing attracts a lot of scratches. Omega is an absolute value proposition as it takes care of everything including solid brushing on the case.Longines is the second best in the overall proposition. I think swatch group really does its research very well. Love from India.
Grand Seiko just OWNS the dial category’ some of the most gorgeous dials! And you’re so right - when it comes to value for $$$ it’s omega all day long!
Can't get a Navitimer for under £5k, but you can get the Sinn version.... Believe they bought the rights from breitling at one point, think they start *new* at around the £3k mark. Infact any Sinn could make the list👍
chrono24.app/breitling/navitimer-world-a24322---box--papers-2016--id5950907.htm?SETLANG=en_GB&SETCURR=GBP You can get a navitimer! Just not new. :) 💕💕💕 But you know! I’m soooo full of regret for not bringing up Sinn. I need to do a re make of this video with all the amazing watches I missed!
@@BrittPearceWatches sorry Britt, meant say your can't get a brand NEW Navitimer, but you can get a brand new Sinn version, direct from Sinn themselves 👍 loving the channel as a new subscriber, thanks for the content!
Okay Britt, in this video you referred to your previous Omega video. I live in TO, but was in London the week before last. I went into the Omega boutique on Oxford Street, and they have quite a few of the new Speedmaster ‘57s in stock, all colours. I tried on the red. So get yourself to London if you really want one!
What the HECK!! I was on Oxford street on Thursday! 😂🙈I found only new speedy 57. Nothing else! Do they hear gringa is in town and hide all the good stuff that I want to seeee?! 😜😂🙈🙈💕💕💕💕
@@BrittPearceWatches I was only really interested in the Speedy 57, saw the red one in the window and went in to try it on. I didn’t even ask about the new Aqua Terras etc. To clarify though - the really pleasant sales guy said they also had the other colour 57s in stock, but I didn’t ask to see them. You’re quickly becoming one of my favourite YT watch peeps! Fantastic work!
Its Gringa Sunday 🎉🕺🎊🎉 Totally love the videography on this video 🤩. I would love a video about the best watches under 1000 dollars/pounds for us mortals that dont have the chance to spend a little fortune on a watch 😂. Have a great Sunday Britt 😊 The Smiley Face should become your logo 🔥
It’s that magical time of the WEEK! 💕💕💕 Omg it’s so cold here in the U.K. I couldn’t bear to go out in the garage and film& 🙈🙈 And you know! I am experimenting with this smiley face at the moment! 🙈✨ Have the best weekend ever F!
Wow, what a gesture start thinking on me. You knew that I having lunch when you launch the video and I'll see taste a coffee. Thanks I'm very, very touched 🥲😄😄😄 I'm of GS but I'm too attracted by this Habring, I don't know 😁
You made this video knowing that you can't possibly attain universal agreement from your followers? That is courageous, that is cool, that is....? well it's just plain therapeutic! One you missed out - understandably, as it's outside the price range, is the Seiko Credor Eichi II 'Ruri Edition'. Great video as always - feeling better already. lol 😎
Oh MAN! Any watch video where you put in a grain of opinion opens you up for disagreement! 😜 but you know, this hobby would be so boring if we all thought exactly the same! 💕💕
Great video as usual , i always look forward to that notification when you drop a new video and contrary to certain a UA-camr you certainly seem happy and cheerful of late lol
Oh BLESS! This has made my day! 💕 you know I’m beginning to feel myself again! 💕 I was a bit down before Christmas! But I think I’m feeling myself again!
You missed the best of the bunch... Cartier Santos blue dial... If you beat the grey market dealers up enough on price you can pick one up for circa £5000 on secondary market. 👊
Nice to see Breitling get some love! Go for that Yellow dial! Hey, I drive a Yellow Mustang GT and I need a coordinating wristwatch! Yellow is the new Black! (well, not really, but…)
Another amazing video!! Definitely in need of a part 2. And part 3. You can get some really amazing high horology complications from Frederique Constant for under 5000! I'm talking high beats, world timers, Fly back chronographs!!!
Nothing like a well-paced chill vibe watch video to get you through the day. I love the look of that Habring watch in the video might have to take a closer look see at their watches also loves the free style dance at the end f the video.
Great list of watches for consideration! I just recently bought a Zenith Elite chronograph with the El Primero from shopworn for 50% off. Great deals are out there if you are patient.
*Reality: Earth doesn't deserve the 44mm Citizen BN0155-08E ISO rated solar quartz diver. I'm standing on this hill until some watch dork (I consider myself a watch dork) can justify an analog watch (not considered "jewelery") is brought forward..
Omega are the mutts nuts. Period. Stunners across the range. Can you imagine a watch world where Omegas value proposition didn’t exist? I honestly think I would walk away from the whole scene. Love my 9900 SMP 300m Chronograph. 👌🏻
LOL! I read this comment and I did not know if it “mutts nuts” was good or bad! 😂 but judging by the rest of the comment I figured it out! They are indeed the mutts nuts!!! 🌰
Sooooo... These kind of videos are great! Remember when in Dec you thought about recession and all that jazz? I think these videos help us going with the passion without selling a kidney! Anyhow, Longines might deserve a proper deep dive, there's too much goodness in there. And yeah, a Part 2 please 😜👍 thank you for the great chat (that's who it feels here)
Ok. I am full of regrets already! THERE IS TOO MANY WATCHES MISSING FROM THIS LIST! How did I miss Hamilton?!?! And Tudor?! AND ORIS?! I am full of shame and a part 2 will come where I will fix all of my mistakes! 😭😭
And Sinn! I MISSED SINN! 😭
@@BrittPearceWatches I understand to miss ORIS but Tudor? It's the king of the budget watches 😢
@Britt Pearce I thought you loved me, mummy!!"
- Love, the 'forgotten' EZM3F child in your watch case. 😢
Yep was just going to add a comment with those you missed so yes need part2
And Vulcain but you do not know it yet.
Good call on the Omega!!! Great to see all of your success with the channel Gringa!!!
Oh thank you so so much! 💕💕
Gringa!! So you forgot to write this, but I will not tell you so....HAHAHAHA. Love the video, but you should hate yourself for forgetting Hamilton. And how about Oris?? Come on!! Cartier Tank??
Dornblueth & Sohn?? Definitly need a part 2, maybe a part 3. Long Live the Cult(s)!!
SO MANY MISTAKES HAVE BEEN MADE 😭😭😭 Part 2 is needed !!!!
LONG LIVE THE CULT(S) … also… omg… TUDOR SHOULD BE ON THIS LIST TOO!!!!
I’ve had my 2254 since 2007 and never been serviced. Runs great. My 2021 Rolex root beer is at Rolex now for warranty repair and my 2019 DJ41 has been back 4x. Rolex is a joke with these 32xx movements
Yes, please, a Part 2 would be quite enjoyable and informative. Here’s to a great 2023 to you! Thank you for all your superb content.
I think there’s too many watches missing to not do a part 2! 🙈💕 thank you so so much! I hope you keep enjoying my weird little channel!
Omega 2254, a 12 o’clock slice of pizza deliciousness.
NACHOOOO QUOTE! 🍕 💕💕💕
How can one possibly hate the spring drive? Althogh I don't like every watch they make, Omega probably is the watch brand closest to my heart. It was one of the first major brand as my father got an Omega Constellation when I was a kid, it was passed on to me as an heirloom.
It is amazing how many people hate the spring drive - and I thought the same thing as you…. HOW CAN SOMEONE HATE THE SPRING DRIVE?! It’s the thing that attracts me to GS the most!
Great video, BP. Don’t forget to check out the Longines Panda Chronograph. It seems like no one every talks about this one. It’s a beautiful timepiece.
I'd personally go for the Grand Seiko Skyflake. Spring drive, cool dial, best finishing for the price.
The sky flake is just divine!
Ohhh the 2254 is high on my want list. 😅
Right?! Me too mr cool!
Although I have always liked watches, I have only recently started a collection. Most to date have been Citizen (Eco drives, so no maintenance) Bulova, Spinniker, Tissot and as I live in Melbourne a Melbourne Watch Company Lonsdale. I recently bought what you might call my first Luxury brand. A Longines Conquest. Although it's their cheapeat option, the finishing of the watch and bracelet is so much more than the other watches I've purchased, I can see why people pay more for these brands. It constantly brings a small smile to my face. Perhaps a Hydro conquest is next when the budget allows? As a Bristol expat I'm loving the channel. I'm enjoying the mix of more affordible watches as well as the time pieces well out of my limited budget.
Whaaaat! I need to do some shots around Bristol so you can get into your fully into Bristol expat mode!
@@BrittPearceWatches Would love to see some shots around Bristol. Dad is still in the area so have been back, but not for a few years because of pandemics and growing kids.Hope to visit again one day soon :)
Superb selection!!! There are a few brands missing but if you included all of them this show would be over an hour!!!!;)
RUSSELL IS HERE! 😱💕💕💕 oh so many brands missing! I think I need to do a part 2, 3 and 4! 😂
Britt, this guy felt shame too. You might be too young for this but it is from the movie Slapshot. ua-cam.com/video/iCRXF1PLkoc/v-deo.html
OMMMGGGG SLAP SHOT! 😂
Hey Britt nice video but man oh man so many were missed. You’ll need to do a part 2, 3 and 4 lol. The obvious missed ones that came to mind were Tudor BB58 and 36, SINN, Hamilton Intra-matic to many to mention, Christopher Ward, Oris just to name a few. Actually most watches will fall under $5000. Maybe do a list of watches under $3000 ?? Oh I finally picked up a BB58 blue for $2100 USD basically just the watch head and a bit scratched up but managed to polish her up to almost like new. Video coming!!!
I think there is going to have to be at least 4 instalments! There’s too many! HOW DID I NOT TALK ABOUT TUDOR OR SINN OR HAMILTON?!??
Today I wearing my Casio Duro. WELL UNDER the $5K mark and a real keeper.
Omg you are sooooo right! This is one of my favourite Casio’s!!!! Such a good looking watch
Just picked up a Longines Conquest black dial and has 300m wr for less than $1000. Talk about an ideal GADA watch. Also for me the Breguet Classique collection is the definition of a dress watch. Love the vids.
Oh this entire comment is just perfectly said! 😍
Just going over some old comments. Luv u 2 Gringa (btw wife is Mexican) ha
The new “Patron Song” is delightfully tacky. Big improvement over the old song. 🤣🤣🤣
LOLLL! 😂💕 trying new things! Interpretive dance!
@@BrittPearceWatches Hmmmm….. “Wristwatch Themed Interpretive Dance.” I’ll pay money to see that! (Not a LOT of money, but money!) 😂😂😂
Empire always makes the best
Grand Seiko came from another planet
You maybe could/should have highlighted the Longines Zulu time. The grey/green is fantastic. And they have an innovative leather strap too. I will be getting one of these!
Oh I really should have! I am dying to get hands on with a Zulu time!
I’m looking at the Zulu time as a discrete travel watch 😎!
Ouuu I want to get hands on with one of these so bad! 😱
Gringa I’m glad you mention Breitling,Nomos and Longines, many people knows only Rolex, Casio and Omega….. 🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈
I recently picked up a Longines Spirit Zulu Time. Stunning watch for the money. The Omega Seamaster 300 Heritage is next on the hit list.
I CANT STOP THINKING ABOUT THE ZULU TIME! I am dying to get hands on with one! Congrats on picking one up!! 💕💕💕
The Longines Spirit line IMO has taken the brand back into the convo as a peer with the Breitlings, Tudors, and similar price point/tiered brands. As a result, Longines is definitely on my list of future brands to acquire and include in my watch collection.
@@BrittPearceWatches I've only had it a few days, but I think the quality is as good, if not better than, my BB58. My only gripe so far is that the quick release on the bracelet pushes the real lug to lug out to 53mm. Not a huge deal for me with a 7-3/4" wrist, but probably a deal breaker for you. However... it looks awesome on a leather strap. At least the green and gold one does.
Totally agree. When I first got it in my hand I was blown away by how good it looks and feels. And at only $3000. What a bargain.
Yeah… starting with Omega (least underrated watch outside Rolex and Cartier) and not including Oris made this video feel like a sin. Not a Sinn. A sin.
😂 mistakes were made!
Im so happy you mention the Navitimer, I owns the BB02 with the wings and I love it and I never see any of you guys talk about Breitling
Gah! It’s such a great watch!!!
Nice one Britt your going to send the prices of breguet watches through the roof now they have your endorsement 😉 they need to send you a few watches on for review
BAHAHA! Oh boy! I truly don’t have that power! 😂🙈 but Breguet! I won’t say no to you sending me some watches to review!
Cool vid and nice list but have you considered Baume et Mercier Riviera Baumatic 5 day, Hamilton AC Intramatic Chronograph, or any Oris diver?
I have a great 6-watch collection and most are under $5K USD, but I do have the blue SMP that you first mentioned (on bracelet) and bought it in Nov 2021 when it was $5200 USD, which was raised to $5400 a year ago and now I can only assume it hit about $5600 in Feb. The other over $5K watch I have is my racing green IWC Pilot's Chronograph 41 on leather strap - bought a year ago Jan 2022 at $6500 USD and it's already gone up to $7600 over a year.
My under 5K watches are:
Tudor Black Bay Pro - bought on Sep 2022 at $4K even, now $4150 as of new year
Grand Seiko SBGW287 Boshū - bought Nov 22 at $4800
Cartier Tank Must (large quartz, black strap) - $2930
John Mayer x Hodinkee x G-SHOCK PT-1 - $180
So many great watches come in at the 5k range and below, makes it hard to justify over 5K for any piece. The newer grand seiko spring drive are reaching over. $7-8K, when their skyflake is $5800 and shunbun is $6600. I find that'd I'd rather save up for a rolex datejust 36 than pay for a different brand at the 8K range.
Also absolutely love Nomos, despite not owning one. Amazing value for money when it comes to all in-house German design and movement.
I constantly tell people who are looking to get their first watch that longines and Tudor are some of the best value for money in the current watch market. I mean, $2.5K for their master collection moonphase 40mm?! LOVE IT!
Great video and brands!
For me, Longines and Grand Seiko offer the best value for money…picked up the new 5hz Longines diver and the 190 Anniversary in Steel…oh my god….and my GS SBGW231 for $4k is an orgasm on my wrist and hopefully a watch that will still be in the family 80 years from now.
I purchased a new omega speedmaster 300M black with black rubber strap for C$5000. Plus $100 shipping from Vancouver. Great deal love the watch.August 2022
Britt, Why do you always look really cold in your videos? Can't you afford central heating because you spend all your money on watches?
😂😂😂🤣
I have nearly bought that pink g seiko twice. It’s a winner
CLOG! 💕 it really is a special watch! Great size, pretty dial, and I love a manual wind movement 🤤💕
Please, please, please talk about the fairly recent Must de Cartier Ronde (not the old Ronde Solo). It is simply a beautiful automatic dress watch with an in house movement and under $4,000.
I'm dying to get my hands on the Habring dead beat seconds. A much smaller case than the JLC true second.
Very good episode. Will help me with my watch shopping. But, you gotta get rid of that gargantuan sized microphone.
BAHAHHA! I kinda like the big mic! But I want to get sometjing to go off camera! Good audio aint cheap! 🙈 watches of microphone…… watches always win! 🙈✨✨
Do a part 2!
It’s needed! Too many watches missing!
Omega is Rolex without the propaganda and false illusion of luxury. The prices of Omega watches are what Rolex's prices _should_ be.
This is borderline delusional, but hey I always thought to myself when all hell breaks loose and the world turns to shit MuH AuTuhMaTiCk WuTcH cAn StIlL tElL ThE TiMe
"is omega underrated? no."
"....still they doesn't get as much love and praise as they deserve for how much watch you're getting at the price point."
translation: omega underrated.
😂😂💕💕 it’s so true!
Oh man that GS is beautiful! Not exactly the one I’d pick but it’s gorgeous.
I have many mid-price watches - but my definition of mid-price is between $500 and $2,500. There are loads of excellent watches from the MANY Swatch Group brands BENEATH Omega. And the accuracy of the Powermatic 80 movement is generally very good, often excellent and sometimes amazing. I wouldn't want to wear a $5,000 watch and risk having it stolen or losing it somewhere - I'd rather get several cheaper ones. Longines is my absolute favourite brand, offering luxury with affordability.
I use to have this mentality then I trade all my $500-1500 watches for a 5000$ GS and I havent looked back since.
@@Mysteryboy0007 Naaah!!!!
You want that A5 wagyu steak or 10 steaks from dollar store? drive ur fav lambo or 20 prius? khahaha
@@Mysteryboy0007 it’s not the same though is it? £1000 will get you a fantastic watch with great horology and build quality. Not the same as getting a 1 dollar steak
Both Omega and Grand Seiko are trying desperately to get out of that $5K line. I love the watches from both companies, but I am more and more inclined to buy their watches used rather than from an AD at a full price.
So many choices, only two wrists. This is the real tragedy of watch collecting.
Right?! I wonder if wearing them on the ankle could become a thing….? 😜😂😂
I prefer an omega over a rolex any day.
My omega seamasters 300m and the no time to die version and my speedmaster racing master chronometer with the leather strap are my go to watches for any occasion. I have the 600m planet ocean but i rarely wear it as much as the 300m, the 300m is perfect, my favorite watch that i wear a lot is the no time to die edition. Its soo light weight and thin it gets easily hidden under the cuffs with a suit on and you barely feel it, iv slept with it on my hand afew times because i barely notice it.
I also have a chopard mille miglia. The mille miglia is a great watch too. I dont know why watch collectors don't talk about it? I know chopard is not an actual watch brand, but the mille miglia is probably the only watch id buy from them.
I also have a tag huer carrera monaco grand prix with the tire strap, and my next watch i am contemplating is the tag huer monaco the square watch with the leather strap.
YES TO THE BREGUET CLASSIQUE!!!.....sorry, I shouldn't shouldn't about it. I want one too🤫😉
WE DONT TALK ABOUT IT! 😂🙈🙈 but you know! I’m on such a dress watch kick right now!!! You need to get your Santos first!
@Britt Pearce Me too! Frikin love 'your' Santos.. (which is actually mine, but I'll play along) 🤫
I own the Longines Spirit 40mm, and it’s simply awesome. Thanks for highlighting brands here!
Skewing your idea of what is expensive has already happened if you go for the 2000-5000 bracket. :)
That said: The Seamaster would not be my pick due to the pimple on the left side, but the AquaTerra in 38mm is sweet. As far as GS is concerned, they're beautiful all around, but the simple SBGW2xx series deserves mentioning. From the 231 to the 281 and 283, they are all gorgeous, and under your budget as well. Splendid choices in Breguet. That is underrated. Properly underrated.
Habring, check. Nomos, double-check, I have two of the latter, a Club Campus (orange) and an Ahoi dunkel. But I do wish you'd stop talking about the Tetra. I've been eyeing them and don't want them to cost me money.
Good call on that class of Seamaster. I’m actually targeting a couple from that era of Omega as my next watch buy.
Oh we’ve got very similar tastes! 🙈
I just bought a 2014 Grand Seiko springdrive SBGA027, from before they got rid of the “Seiko” script above the pinion, for $2400 shipped. It is in slightly scratched up shape (and it has more scratches now which is why I didn’t care) and the reflective black dial is shiny and like looking into a bottomless pool of still black paint. It’s truly stunning, and it is not the highest end watch in my collection (the most I’ve paid for steel, though) with solid gold Rolex, Omegas, JLC, Ebel, and Patek in there costing more. But the workmanship, the finish, the quality, and the to-the-second-accuracy over several months are truly out of this world.
Last version of the preceramic seamaster in casino royale has the coaxial 2500 movement and the applied logo and indicies.i have the black version from 2011 and it's a stunner for the money..about 2500 pounds full set
You buy an Omega … after you’ve acquired a Rolex.
That Breitling 😮, when did they release the yellow dial? Love it!!
Goodness Britney! God knows I have some pricey watches but they are outnumbered three to one by much more affordable pieces for you know, normal people! Pick yourself up a Hamilton, instantly cool for £3-5 hundred pounds. What about a Sinn at around £1000? I paid just over £2k for my 16610 Subby in 1991. That was a lot of money then but two years later they were already at £2600. 30 plus years later its still on my wrist as I type and looks like new and now retails anywhere between the high 7's and 10's. Nice watches have always been expensive...always. Difference today is I suspect that they are not as good, or at least they are a series passing fads, with a few exceptions. The classics remain: Sub, Reverso, Tank, Navitimer, Daytona (originally a pants watch), Speedmaster and Calatrava. These are all models that last and last and last. Forget the make, they are all iconically identified by their most iconic, usually one known and famous piece. Is there really a more known and famous watch other than the Rolex Sub? Are their better watches? I suspect so, I know so, but hey, watches are about a personal yearning to own and are wrapped up with so much self identity and expectation for some. When I got my sub I thought I had arrived at watch nirvana. 30 years later and god knows how many other purchases later, I know I had. The watches that followed have been nice but completely unnecessary. Find the one and just wear it all the time and lets all just get on with whats important...for us. PS, Nice Vlog, thought provoking. :)
The only times a non-watch person has complimented one I was wearing are ones where the dial or shape stood out. That naturally includes my Grand Seikos. Or as a Suitsupply clerk who was helping me with patterned sport coats and noticed a red or purple dialed watch I was wearing said, "I never understood why so many men spend so much money on a watch just to look like so many other men"
Go buy the Omega Seamaster!!!
It’s about dang time I just do it!
Whoa, Britney discovers Breitling.🤣 What's next, she discovers Moosehead Canadian Lager beer? 🍺 Don't forget Christopher ward in part two.
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You’re right!!! CW not being on here is criminal!
Thanks for offering up your thoughts and opinions. You have a charm to you that makes this video enjoyable - this is my first time watching. Pun?
Oh, no need to apologize for your taste, if you like a yellow dial, buy a yellow dial.
Rock on.
Whaaat! This is much too kind! I’m so glad you enjoy my weird little channel! 💕💕 hope you *watch*again!
Ok. That’s not my best work! Don’t judge me on that one.
Good video here. I picked up a Hamilton Khaki Field Auto on the weekend an honestly am pretty darn impressed for what you get for $500. While I was there I tried on some Omega's that I have been pining for and they are honestly mega. I have always been an Omega fan boy but going through the case, they have so many great pieces and such stellar quality. I do wish the new MSRPs were lower, but the value is there!
The Hamilton khaki field price just doesn’t make sense to me. The price?! It’s too amazing! The watch is so handsome! 💕💕💕
Gringa is now my preferred coffee drinking watch UA-camr over Adrian! 😂😂
Woah woah woah! Now this is high praise indeed! 🙈 but I need to come clean… I WAS DRINKING TEA! Haha.
Teddy doesn't seem like a coffee drinker
Same!!
Hey Britt, you are a great creator and inspired me to make a video about watches as well, keep doing your thing !
Agree with Longines. Their watches should be in more wrists
is it just me or do u look a bit like scarlett johansson
Whaaaat?! I will take that! 😂💕
Intro at 0:32, No no no no no. You're so wrong. We need them, we love them, and we must have them.
😂😂 I relate to this! That was sensible Brittany talking. I hate her and that’s why I never let her out! 😜
Great video, thanks for the sentiment. If you can, check out the SINN 903 St Navigation Chronograph. Almost the same as the Breitling, in fact it is... From a time when Breitling went bust and sold the rights to the chrono and Sinn bought them...a bargain to have...
Nice choices of watches that are a correct price for what they are unlike some hyped brands
Right?! I couldn’t agree more! 😍✨
Britt: Rolls Omega over the coals, including a well-placed f-bomb (which she did *so* …effing well.)
Also Britt: Waxes wistful over the 2254. (Looks boss on her wrist, so I get it.)
Also-Also Britt: 1:38. That's all.
And: Agreed on GS and Nomos on the appeal/price ratio. Breitling hasn't done much for me in ages. Yea! to Longines.
By the way will you review the Longines 190th anniversary Master collection piece?
I’d love to!! If I can get hands on with it! 😱💕
I have been looking at Breguet recently and concur they are 🔥
I cannot stop thinking about Breguet!
@@BrittPearceWatches Hi there, which site are you looking for Breguet at that price please?
Well made video. Balanced outlook. I have omega speedmaster, seamaster and a Grand Seiko. Grand seiko dial is absolutely beautiful but the polishing attracts a lot of scratches. Omega is an absolute value proposition as it takes care of everything including solid brushing on the case.Longines is the second best in the overall proposition. I think swatch group really does its research very well. Love from India.
Grand Seiko just OWNS the dial category’ some of the most gorgeous dials! And you’re so right - when it comes to value for $$$ it’s omega all day long!
Nooooooo!!! Keep Breguet classique market prices under your hat gringa! THE CAT DOES NOT GO BACK IN THE BAG!! 😅😂
😂😂 ITS OUT OF THE BAG!
Can't get a Navitimer for under £5k, but you can get the Sinn version.... Believe they bought the rights from breitling at one point, think they start *new* at around the £3k mark. Infact any Sinn could make the list👍
chrono24.app/breitling/navitimer-world-a24322---box--papers-2016--id5950907.htm?SETLANG=en_GB&SETCURR=GBP
You can get a navitimer! Just not new. :) 💕💕💕
But you know! I’m soooo full of regret for not bringing up Sinn. I need to do a re make of this video with all the amazing watches I missed!
@@BrittPearceWatches sorry Britt, meant say your can't get a brand NEW Navitimer, but you can get a brand new Sinn version, direct from Sinn themselves 👍 loving the channel as a new subscriber, thanks for the content!
Okay Britt, in this video you referred to your previous Omega video. I live in TO, but was in London the week before last. I went into the Omega boutique on Oxford Street, and they have quite a few of the new Speedmaster ‘57s in stock, all colours. I tried on the red. So get yourself to London if you really want one!
What the HECK!! I was on Oxford street on Thursday! 😂🙈I found only new speedy 57. Nothing else! Do they hear gringa is in town and hide all the good stuff that I want to seeee?! 😜😂🙈🙈💕💕💕💕
…. I was still so insanely excited to see the new speedy 57!
@@BrittPearceWatches I was only really interested in the Speedy 57, saw the red one in the window and went in to try it on. I didn’t even ask about the new Aqua Terras etc. To clarify though - the really pleasant sales guy said they also had the other colour 57s in stock, but I didn’t ask to see them.
You’re quickly becoming one of my favourite YT watch peeps! Fantastic work!
Sold all my high end omega rolex jlc hamaliton and seiko under 1500.00 exciting enough for me
I love this! 💕💕💕
Its Gringa Sunday 🎉🕺🎊🎉
Totally love the videography on this video 🤩.
I would love a video about the best watches under 1000 dollars/pounds for us mortals that dont have the chance to spend a little fortune on a watch 😂.
Have a great Sunday Britt 😊
The Smiley Face should become your logo 🔥
It’s that magical time of the WEEK! 💕💕💕
Omg it’s so cold here in the U.K. I couldn’t bear to go out in the garage and film& 🙈🙈
And you know! I am experimenting with this smiley face at the moment! 🙈✨
Have the best weekend ever F!
Exactly what I'm aiming for on my next one :-) Thank you!
Wow, what a gesture start thinking on me. You knew that I having lunch when you launch the video and I'll see taste a coffee. Thanks I'm very, very touched 🥲😄😄😄
I'm of GS but I'm too attracted by this Habring, I don't know 😁
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You made this video knowing that you can't possibly attain universal agreement from your followers? That is courageous, that is cool, that is....? well it's just plain therapeutic! One you missed out - understandably, as it's outside the price range, is the Seiko Credor Eichi II 'Ruri Edition'. Great video as always - feeling better already. lol 😎
Oh MAN! Any watch video where you put in a grain of opinion opens you up for disagreement! 😜 but you know, this hobby would be so boring if we all thought exactly the same! 💕💕
Great video Britt! I'm also for a part two or more. Here's to more success in the yt community.
Ahhhh! There are too many watches in this pricepoint 🙈 it could become a regular series!
I just realised they discontinued the older gen superocean
Yes! Totally discontinued! I wasn’t sure if they’d release this along the older gen, but no, completely discontinued! 😱😱
Great video as usual , i always look forward to that notification when you drop a new video and contrary to certain a UA-camr you certainly seem happy and cheerful of late lol
Oh BLESS! This has made my day! 💕 you know I’m beginning to feel myself again! 💕 I was a bit down before Christmas! But I think I’m feeling myself again!
Love YELLOW Gold! And love Breguet! I would love a Type XXI Chrono. (Winston Churchill carried a Breguet Pocket Watch.)
Ahhhh we have very similar tastes! 🙈💕
What a great video, Brittany, thank you. 🙂👍
Great content. Nice dance moves. Do the robot dance next time., lol. Keep up the great work 👍
BAHAHA omg! Watch this space! I am 💯 going to do the robot soon!
@@BrittPearceWatches wow! Can't wait!
Vulcain cricket Salmon dial just under $5k stunner plus the Kurono Tokyo Calendrier Type 1 green dial another elegant stunner
Oh my goodness! These are two big misses on my part!!! I particularly love Kurono! Anything Haime Asaoka does!
Love that u called out longines not enough love for em.
Right?! I’d love to get hands on with some Longines!
I feel like the new Spirit GMT would really tie my wrist together.
I totally agree. Grand Seiko and Longines hands down best value for the money.
Definitely, you have to make part 2
You missed the best of the bunch... Cartier Santos blue dial... If you beat the grey market dealers up enough on price you can pick one up for circa £5000 on secondary market. 👊
😭 HOW DID I MISS THE PRECIOUS CARTIER SANTOS?!
@@BrittPearceWatches I know you've bloody got one too 😂😂😜👊
Nice to see Breitling get some love! Go for that Yellow dial! Hey, I drive a Yellow Mustang GT and I need a coordinating wristwatch! Yellow is the new Black! (well, not really, but…)
You know! That yellow is speaking to me! I have enough boring watches… let’s get sometjing craaaazay!
Another amazing video!! Definitely in need of a part 2. And part 3. You can get some really amazing high horology complications from Frederique Constant for under 5000! I'm talking high beats, world timers, Fly back chronographs!!!
FREDERIQUE CONSTANT!!! How did I forget?! You are absolutely right! Omg. This video segment could go on until part 10 I think! Haha
Great video😇. Especially grand seiko and longines with their master collection and the spirit are growing on me more and more
Right?! The spirit just speaks to me!!
Britt, when you do this video under 2k - I highly recommend taking a look at the Ginault Ocean Rover 2 and Silent Service.
Controversial and amazing.
I think under £2K has to be the next instalment!!!
Nothing like a well-paced chill vibe watch video to get you through the day. I love the look of that Habring watch in the video might have to take a closer look see at their watches also loves the free style dance at the end f the video.
That’s exactly the vibes I was going for with this one! 💕💕💕 and habring watches look amazing! I need to see one in the metal! 😱
Nomos-exual
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💀😂😂 this is officially my new sexual orientation
Great list of watches for consideration! I just recently bought a Zenith Elite chronograph with the El Primero from shopworn for 50% off. Great deals are out there if you are patient.
*Reality: Earth doesn't deserve the 44mm Citizen BN0155-08E ISO rated solar quartz diver. I'm standing on this hill until some watch dork (I consider myself a watch dork) can justify an analog watch (not considered "jewelery") is brought forward..
Omega are the mutts nuts. Period. Stunners across the range. Can you imagine a watch world where Omegas value proposition didn’t exist? I honestly think I would walk away from the whole scene. Love my 9900 SMP 300m Chronograph. 👌🏻
LOL! I read this comment and I did not know if it “mutts nuts” was good or bad! 😂 but judging by the rest of the comment I figured it out! They are indeed the mutts nuts!!! 🌰
@@BrittPearceWatches 😂 akin to the dogs b*llocks.
Personally, I would like the new PRX Chronograph. Good choices though.
I hate myself for not putting the PRX on this list omg
Thank you Britt. Super informative video for the most important price segment of watches.
Ahhh thank you so much!💕💕
Sooooo... These kind of videos are great! Remember when in Dec you thought about recession and all that jazz? I think these videos help us going with the passion without selling a kidney! Anyhow, Longines might deserve a proper deep dive, there's too much goodness in there. And yeah, a Part 2 please 😜👍 thank you for the great chat (that's who it feels here)