Five Brands Under $1,000 You've Never Heard Of (But Should)

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  • Today we take a look at five watch brands under $1,000 that have probably not crossed your radar, but need to. Let us know which one is your favorite.
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    Timestamps
    0:16 Paulin
    2:08 New Certina DS
    2:50 Beaubleu
    4:08 Ball Watch Co.
    5:00 Cincinnati Watch Co.
    6:13 Circula
    7:28 Xeric Watches
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  • @craig2100
    @craig2100 13 днів тому +248

    Would love to see this as a continued series

    • @I-Libertine
      @I-Libertine 13 днів тому

      This would make a fun and important series.

    • @sluggosixtyfive
      @sluggosixtyfive 13 днів тому

      Love this series!

    • @timsteinert137
      @timsteinert137 13 днів тому

      Me too

    • @drewsleyy3836
      @drewsleyy3836 13 днів тому

      I second that!! So many great micros and independents that deserve the spotlight.

  • @xericwatches
    @xericwatches 6 днів тому +8

    Wow! Humbled to be included in your 5 brands you should know about. We appreciate the shout out. We've been at it for 10 years and we're just getting started! Can't wait to show you what we've been working on lately. Exciting creations launching soon.

  • @donniesmith125
    @donniesmith125 13 днів тому +22

    😂😂😂 cursing the world with skyline chili. I literally literally laughed out loud. That was awesome.

  • @WoeWoeWoe
    @WoeWoeWoe 13 днів тому +35

    I love the geometry on the beaubleu face

    • @matthemming9105
      @matthemming9105 13 днів тому +3

      I have a vintage Raketa Copernica with a similar design language, using a gold circle for the hour and a hollow circle for the minute hand.

    • @WoeWoeWoe
      @WoeWoeWoe 13 днів тому

      @@matthemming9105 I just looked it up, that’s a good looking watch too

  • @IemonandIime
    @IemonandIime 13 днів тому +13

    As a Cincinnati native, I would love to own a watch with "Cincinnati" on the dial

    • @Feldos52
      @Feldos52 13 днів тому

      As a native of Cleveland and graduate of Miami U, it would be hard for me to wear that... But I probably would. As a graduate of The OSU, I would say don't EVER preview a yellow and blue watch!! BTW, I have a beautiful scarlet and gray Hamilton diver that is awesome and accurate.

  • @MagnusEhinger01
    @MagnusEhinger01 13 днів тому +11

    Love it when you cover microbrands more in-depth! The standard Rolex/Omega/Tudors are excellent watches, but a tad boring from a collector’s viewpoint. In that regard, micros are so much more interesting, offering more fun per dollar, imho. 😉

    • @apageii
      @apageii 13 днів тому +2

      I agree. I love most Rolex/Omega/Tudor. They are iconic and will be a staple in my collection. But seeing these obscure pieces of art that I had no idea existed. So exciting.

  • @joshros
    @joshros 13 днів тому +19

    Most people missed the most divisive take of the video. Shots fired at skyline chili.

    • @Yoshikaable
      @Yoshikaable 13 днів тому

      He's from Ohio but he's not from Cincy!

    • @dschmeuszer
      @dschmeuszer 12 днів тому

      Worse take Teddy has ever made but he is from Cleveland. We Ohioians know about them and mistakes😂

  • @14ericksona
    @14ericksona 13 днів тому +7

    That shade thrown on Skyline is unforgivable.

  • @late_blue
    @late_blue 13 днів тому +12

    I have two watches from Cincinnati Watch Company and I 100% recommend them!

  • @shinnchoo3724
    @shinnchoo3724 13 днів тому +39

    Great showcases. We need more interesting watches instead of another black bay or moonwatch.

  • @rhorto01
    @rhorto01 13 днів тому +15

    More of these please. And I like Cincy Chili, Skyline for 3 way, Gold Star for coneys!

  • @michaelkeefer4293
    @michaelkeefer4293 13 днів тому +12

    I own a Xeric Halograph II Automatic and a Trappist-1 American Moonphase. They sure do garner a lot of attention when I wear them, they're definitely not watches you want to wear when trying to be discreet.
    I would very much like to see this as a series, would be nice to have some ideas to for adding some more unique designs to my collection.

  • @michaelhess4825
    @michaelhess4825 13 днів тому +8

    I have a Xeric Vendetta (58 of 100, supposedly) and a Halograph 2. They have Seiko movements and match accuracy with my various Seiko's.
    I did have to send the vendetta in for a manufacturing defect, during COVID no less, but their support was pretty darn good!
    I really like their unique take on watches and would recommend them!

  • @paulthomas5015
    @paulthomas5015 13 днів тому +6

    Hey Teddy, thank you for introducing Cincinnati watches to me. I just checked their store and really love the "Concourse Campagne". Unfortunately Cincinnati has no European retailers, therefore a ~1000€ watch turns into a ~1300€ watch, due to import taxes. I might stick with my recently set targed watch then, a Mido Ocean Star, which is also in the 1000€ price range.

  • @dgrooney
    @dgrooney 13 днів тому +3

    Yes, more of this please! I love being introduced to brands that hang out under the radar, especially affordable ones.
    Nice dig at Skyline Chili 😁

  • @danielroher3605
    @danielroher3605 13 днів тому +4

    This is my fave Teddy B. episode yet... why? These are all beautiful watches i would have never have heard of otherwise! wish i could buy one of each :)

  • @oneone3211
    @oneone3211 13 днів тому +7

    This series is very good.
    Please make several parts.

  • @bladem.d6029
    @bladem.d6029 13 днів тому +2

    So awesome to see you giving Xeric some love! I have several of them, and no watch brand I own has stuck up more conversations for sure. Please continue this series! Great to learn about small brands that don’t get much airspace on YT.

  • @Aaron365
    @Aaron365 13 днів тому +4

    Love Cincinnati Watch Company! They make a great watch for the price!

  • @Corkboard753
    @Corkboard753 13 днів тому +1

    The circula compressor isn’t just styled as a compressor. It’s a true compressor. Love the series. Keep it going!

  • @CharlesGuerrero
    @CharlesGuerrero 13 днів тому +3

    Would love to see more of this. Also, my buddy from Cincy curses your name for that Skyline dig!

  • @mattbagasaomusic7735
    @mattbagasaomusic7735 13 днів тому +1

    Beautiful selection here. Thanks for sharing Teddy!

  • @westdoc
    @westdoc 13 днів тому +4

    Teddy: Great video. Thanks. Please do continue.

  • @wyked2000
    @wyked2000 13 днів тому +1

    Love this as a series. It’s exciting to see there are really so many awesome watch brands out there that dont break your bank.

  • @johnbecker1996
    @johnbecker1996 13 днів тому +1

    Great idea! There's so much out there that we would never know about without videos like this.

  • @MrPhotographerDude
    @MrPhotographerDude 13 днів тому +1

    Please continue with more of these videos. It's great to see innovative watches coming from smaller brands.

  • @charlesmcclune8892
    @charlesmcclune8892 13 днів тому +3

    Teddy don't be dissing on Skyline Chili 🤨 but I must say the Cincinnati Watch Company's Union Terminal Automatic Black Special Edition is a fantastic piece😎 by all means this theme is a keeper 😁

  • @randalcicero6996
    @randalcicero6996 13 днів тому +1

    This is a great series idea. Thanks for being willing to continue this type of content.

  • @Hrethgir
    @Hrethgir 13 днів тому +2

    I've got an old Gruen Precision Day Date, used to be my grandpa's! Don't remember the last time I heard Gruen mentioned randomly in a watch video! Don't know exactly what year it is, but probably late 50's, since it still has Radium lume. Needs some work, should get that done while I can.

  • @ronaldpoppe3774
    @ronaldpoppe3774 13 днів тому +2

    Yes I would love to see more of these videos. I am a big fan of the Cincinnati watch company they offer good value for a good price. I own their field watch the P40 pilots watch and their new Guild watch in gold. I also have a small collection of vintage Gruen watches.

  • @2steaksandwiches665
    @2steaksandwiches665 13 днів тому +2

    I’ve been following Cincinnati watch company for a few years now. Not ready to pull the trigger on one, but I do respect them.

  • @shadowgolem9158
    @shadowgolem9158 13 днів тому +4

    These are wonderful! Thank you!

  • @peabrained_11
    @peabrained_11 11 днів тому +1

    it's nice to hear about smaller, lesser-known, but still legitimate brands. I met the people behind Xeric recently at my first watch event.

  • @donniesmith125
    @donniesmith125 13 днів тому +1

    ❤ this was a really fun video. Enjoyed seeing a lot of stuff that I had never seen before. I think it would be great to continue the series.

  • @leoseo1152
    @leoseo1152 13 днів тому +1

    Love this series! Please do continue!!

  • @rickfanning5647
    @rickfanning5647 11 днів тому

    Introducing new and under appreciated brands has always been Teddy’s grove. Love it.

  • @LauraKnotek
    @LauraKnotek 13 днів тому +2

    I'd love to see more of these types of videos.
    I'm from Ohio but never heard of Cincinnati Watch Co. I love that black and white dial watch.

  • @BenSolleeKY
    @BenSolleeKY 13 днів тому +1

    Really enjoyed this… caused me to take another look at Paulen. I appreciate that you’re shining a light on all the makers not just the ones you sell.

  • @antdenzic7977
    @antdenzic7977 13 днів тому +1

    Great video. Maybe make it one day a month when you showcase these type of watches. I think it breaks it up from the regular watches we see all the time. It's great to know what else is out there at decent quality.

  • @ideaynojodas
    @ideaynojodas 13 днів тому +3

    Yeah, keep these videos coming. Last brand was fire 🔥

  • @THX-vb8yz
    @THX-vb8yz 13 днів тому +1

    Thank you..... now I've found some new watches to collect and enjoy.

  • @jmparkerbishop
    @jmparkerbishop 13 днів тому +1

    Keen to see more of this, thanks alot Teddy 👍

  • @onecryingjohnny
    @onecryingjohnny 13 днів тому

    Would love for this to be a series! Keep it going especially with spotlighting obscure brands that make affordable pieces!

  • @ichibansantos10
    @ichibansantos10 13 днів тому +1

    Continue the series. It's good to see what all is out there

  • @theONEwatches713
    @theONEwatches713 12 днів тому

    Love this video Teddy, there are so many amazing watch brands and you showcased some fantastic ones.

  • @nreid90
    @nreid90 13 днів тому +2

    I just started looking at USA based microbrands. I was surprised at how many incredible watches I found. Would make a good video

  • @reflex8698
    @reflex8698 13 днів тому +3

    I have 2 xerics, an emerald triptych and a halograph II. I can’t recommend them enough, phenomenal quality and looks. By far my favorite watches in my collection, they also spark the most conversations out of all the watches I own as well.

    • @moneymikz
      @moneymikz 13 днів тому +2

      I got a great deal on the triptych with the lapis lazuli dial. Looks great and interesting ofc but since they were asking $1300 retail I would expect a little bit better quality leather strap.

    • @reflex8698
      @reflex8698 13 днів тому +1

      @@moneymikz yeah they had some crazy deals a few months back! And completely agree that the strap is definitely the weakest aspect, but still decent quality

    • @xericwatches
      @xericwatches 6 днів тому +2

      @@moneymikz Triptych has a sapphire crystal. We feel ya on the strap - not our finest hour.

    • @moneymikz
      @moneymikz 5 днів тому +1

      @@xericwatches you’re right ice cold sapphire front and back, I was thinking of one of my other 30 watches lol. And thank you for the refreshing honesty about the strap, keep up the good work.

  • @rickendesai
    @rickendesai 12 днів тому +1

    Love the series. I personally own two Xeric watches for the past three years. Really love this series and would love to learn about new brands.

  • @craigbesscares
    @craigbesscares 13 днів тому +1

    love this... yes, do more and make it a series!

  • @earldhulst1719
    @earldhulst1719 13 днів тому +1

    Would love to see this continue. Thanks

  • @smokie4104
    @smokie4104 13 днів тому +1

    Great vid, yes continue the series.

  • @aslamc9288
    @aslamc9288 12 днів тому +1

    I didn’t expect to really see much that I liked here (if it’s under $1000, it’s Hamilton or Seiko for me), but those Xerics are really something. I love crazy designs, innovative ways of looking at and telling the time. Usually you have to go up to companies like MB&F to see really funky things, but Xeric looks like it’s offering some very cool stuff at affordable prices, and while I have a collection of mostly classic model black dial sports and dive from mainstream luxury watchmakers, the Xerics are very appealing. Even if I never end up buying anything like that, I’m certainly glad it exists.

  • @Sadandverytired
    @Sadandverytired 13 днів тому +2

    Please make more of these type of vids love em ❤❤❤

  • @googleaccount8865
    @googleaccount8865 13 днів тому +5

    Teddy Bulbasaur, I choose you!

  • @Relo67
    @Relo67 13 днів тому +1

    Agree, love a continuation of watch brands under $1000 and perhaps another series below $2000.
    Dietrich is another worth looking into as well as Mark’s Islander watches👍🏼

  • @jamesgreig8796
    @jamesgreig8796 13 днів тому +2

    Hi, I am definitely interested in more of this type of video. I found it very interesting and informative. 👍

  • @I-Libertine
    @I-Libertine 13 днів тому +1

    Yes, this should be a series!

  • @johnnystone2127
    @johnnystone2127 8 днів тому

    Love this series! Please continue. Thanks Teddy.

  • @brianj6701
    @brianj6701 13 днів тому +1

    The series is great keep them coming.

  • @GregTaylor-ei2tz
    @GregTaylor-ei2tz 12 днів тому

    Would love to see more in this series, and I appreciate that they’re not all manufactured by brands that you sell.

  • @mod3064
    @mod3064 13 днів тому

    Absolutely love this channel

  • @WeirdTroll666
    @WeirdTroll666 13 днів тому +1

    the purple one looks awesome

  • @SNJ_F8T3
    @SNJ_F8T3 13 днів тому +1

    Definitely continue this series! Curious about your thoughts on Venezianico.

  • @ThomasGeisler-gv5ld
    @ThomasGeisler-gv5ld 13 днів тому +2

    Bought the Certina blue from Teddy yesterday🤣

  • @priyankthakkar
    @priyankthakkar 13 днів тому +1

    Love this series

  • @PlamenBarzev
    @PlamenBarzev 13 днів тому +2

    Xeric was a surprise! Great video - make it a series.
    Brand that will fit the category is echo/neutra - they have a quite stunning moonphase - AVERAU 39 Moon phase “Big Moon” White under $1000.

  • @El_myth
    @El_myth 13 днів тому +1

    More of this series please!

  • @Spectrecontrol
    @Spectrecontrol 13 днів тому +1

    Lots of cool innovations here

  • @MarcAmAlb
    @MarcAmAlb 3 дні тому

    My favourite kind of videos from Teddy. I love discovering new brands.

  • @sladegt40
    @sladegt40 11 днів тому

    Definitely please keep this as a series

  • @valientdiscretion
    @valientdiscretion 5 днів тому

    Yes please, continue series. Thanks Teddy.

  • @freeze1280
    @freeze1280 13 днів тому +2

    Nice video, love seeing the more affordable watches. Would love to see your opinion about Henry Archer, they make great watches between 500-1000 bucks. I got the Akva Meteorite and absolutely love it!

  • @lonewolf3611
    @lonewolf3611 13 днів тому +1

    Please continue this series

  • @oneone3211
    @oneone3211 13 днів тому +3

    You can make a separate video on Zeric watches.

  • @jddress5054
    @jddress5054 13 днів тому

    Love this as a series.

  • @knight0924
    @knight0924 13 днів тому

    Love the idea for this series

  • @rmd4209
    @rmd4209 3 дні тому

    Very nice video Teddy!! Thanks for the upload, never knew these brands existed. 😍 Very interesting dials for sure. More videos of this kind please!

  • @morgaph
    @morgaph 13 днів тому

    love the idea of more videos of this type

  • @eyeheartsushi2212
    @eyeheartsushi2212 13 днів тому

    These were cool watches to see. Please continue the series.

  • @KhanAhmed
    @KhanAhmed 13 днів тому

    Always love watching your videos. I'm a newbie to the world of horology despite owning a few of the big branded wrist candy's. But do love learning about various mirco bands and how they bring creativity and fun into a rather serious world of wrist watch. Keep up the good work and please do more videos on micro brands and may be your views on micro brand watchs which ones may become niche classic collector watchs in the future.

  • @dfox98
    @dfox98 13 днів тому +1

    I like this series. The Xeric brand has so many unique attention-grabbing watches 🔥 thank you!!

  • @Ry_host
    @Ry_host 12 днів тому +1

    Xeric deserves much more time. The vendetta and invertor lines from them are truly what makes them special. Additionally the halograph has many models with way better colorways.

  • @curtbrown7718
    @curtbrown7718 13 днів тому

    Continue the series, please! Thank you.

  • @cesarmartinez7098
    @cesarmartinez7098 12 днів тому

    The beaubleu looks nice, definitely a unique piece. Love the video look foward to more like these!

  • @brandonschellhase
    @brandonschellhase 13 днів тому

    Love these videos.

  • @123vfp
    @123vfp 13 днів тому

    Love this video and would like to see more like it.

  • @herbmerced7780
    @herbmerced7780 11 днів тому

    I love this series! More please!

  • @jasongoergen9786
    @jasongoergen9786 12 днів тому

    Would love to see this as a series!

  • @kader2529
    @kader2529 13 днів тому

    Thank you Teddy for this excellent video. It's very important to talk about independent, less known brands and affordable watches. Most of the watch enthusiasm starts to buy their first serious watch at 500$ and below. We want these small watch manufacturers to survive. Again thank you.

  • @user-ke6xt1yl1l
    @user-ke6xt1yl1l 13 днів тому

    Hello Teddy, Paulin, Beaubleu, Cincinnatti, Circula and, of course, are rather well know micro brands. And it whas a pleasure to hear you taking about them. Thanks you.

  • @QuangNguyen-oh6ju
    @QuangNguyen-oh6ju 13 днів тому +1

    Please keep this going

  • @TheFinkFarm
    @TheFinkFarm 13 днів тому +1

    Yes, continue the series

  • @jessicadudley8278
    @jessicadudley8278 13 днів тому

    It’s rare to hear someone talk about Cincinnati watches, but I’ve always liked their look.

  • @MikeandIkes_EDC
    @MikeandIkes_EDC 13 днів тому

    Great job!

  • @zalsentzer
    @zalsentzer 12 днів тому

    Keep em' coming!

  • @nickwest7724
    @nickwest7724 13 днів тому +1

    Definitely continue this series 😎 Would love to see a 500 which includes watches from Dan Henry, dials are off the chart!

  • @rodg2335
    @rodg2335 13 днів тому +1

    I enjoy pretty much all your content....so sure...more of these please.

  • @esMusicalus
    @esMusicalus 12 днів тому +1

    I have the Xerox Halograph II bronze. Really well put together watch

  • @alvinmick218
    @alvinmick218 13 днів тому +3

    Please continue this format of highlighting little known watches. I find this fascinating and so much fun!

  • @drewsleyy3836
    @drewsleyy3836 13 днів тому

    I can’t believe you covered Beaubleu, wow! I’m considering their GMT, great design. Please consider this series!