10 Best Affordable Watches In 2024

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  • Опубліковано 4 вер 2024
  • Here is the best 10 watches under £300 using the fantastic Jomashop's website! from mechanical to digital, diver to field watch, there is something for everyone!
    Here's my top 10
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  • @rolandlickert2904
    @rolandlickert2904 Місяць тому +9

    I now use Solar/Eco drive only precise timing no adjustment on time yet after 7 months of use. I had over 26 Watches mostly Mechanical. Gave most of them away to the family. Some needed repair and no spare parts were available. All well-known Swiss brands, Japanese and 1 German brand. Now I'm 75 years old I want convenience! I went down the rabbit hole and it was fun for a while.

  • @ninosalvati379
    @ninosalvati379 Місяць тому +11

    Tsoyosa has to be on there, especially with the range of colours, dials and the fact that it rivals the PRX for less than half the price of the powermatic 80... that yellow, orange or even the OB are the pics especially for summer ☀️ great pics regardless Russell and my preference would be either seikos or the timex Q chrono...its beautiful 😍

    • @THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR
      @THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR  Місяць тому +2

      Didn’t like the feel or finish to the one I had hold of. PRX was vastly superior and that’s saying something!! It’s a Citizen cash cow that has been milked already more times than the Nesquick bunny!!!

    • @pedroramoa-xn6pb
      @pedroramoa-xn6pb Місяць тому

      Yeah... Right. The Seiko snxs is so much better​@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR

  • @user-oh1lp7wf3f
    @user-oh1lp7wf3f Місяць тому +18

    You're missing one of the most exciting watches to have come out in a long long time: Momentum UDT. Heritage, analog-digital, slim, small lug-to-lug, sapphire, ceramic bezel, SOLAR. It really is a no-brainer!

    • @RovePaths
      @RovePaths Місяць тому +1

      I just picked up a Momentum M50 Mk II yesterday. While at the shop I got to try the UDT: it is extremely nice. Sadly, it was a display model only.

    • @THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR
      @THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR  Місяць тому +8

      You’d be right! However you aren’t !!!;) did you see the watch in the Jomashop website?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? Good watch though!

    • @MrMagoo-hf8yk
      @MrMagoo-hf8yk Місяць тому +1

      Gonna have to check that one out... Not heard of it tbh..

    • @RovePaths
      @RovePaths Місяць тому

      @@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR Unfortunately can't see exactly what a watch looks like online. Colour, size, etc all very different in person.

    • @sami507-m8
      @sami507-m8 Місяць тому +2

      Man, what a great recommendation! I’ve always looked for a solar day-date diver not bigger in size than the skx.

  • @michelmovel
    @michelmovel Місяць тому +7

    Casio Duro is my favorite budget friendly watch, but the Citizen field looks good and Timex Q is classic

  • @jessalanfields
    @jessalanfields Місяць тому +3

    Nice job Russell. As a marketer, I encourage you to stay heavy on the lower-end watches - you know this, but your audience really appreciates that content from you. Cheers from Texas.

  • @mattmorse8430
    @mattmorse8430 Місяць тому +2

    Great video Russ! I am sorry to hear the current Citizen BN050 bracelets are not great. I have the older Citizen BN050 on a bracelet and it is a quality item. Solid links and end links and the milled scissor fold over + button security clasp has a milled on-wrist adjustable dual button actuated/ratcheting divers extension that extends in 2.5mm increments to about 20.5mm. The clasp is amazing and solid, so much better than Seiko stamped divers extension clasp. The perfect fit over minor wrist swelling, a wet suite/dry/exposure suit or even a big jacket! The bracelet is not for everyone with male end links, single links and stamped clasp cover that saves weight on a heavy bracelet but its the best bracelet I have and I wish more watch bracelets had this kind of clasp!

    • @e28forever30
      @e28forever30 Місяць тому +1

      BN0150, not BN050.
      I guess Russ never handled that bracelet, it’s excellent for the money.

    • @mattmorse8430
      @mattmorse8430 Місяць тому

      @@e28forever30 thanks for the correction yes I have the BNO150 Eco-Drive black (solar quartz) with the crown @ 4.

  • @NPJensen
    @NPJensen Місяць тому +2

    Not a bad list.
    My favourite Casio watches would be the A1200, A1100 and especially the A1000 (got three of them myself).
    I also have an Invicta Pro Diver (40mm) - I might even order another Invicta some day, if I come across something, that makes sense to me.
    For something I don't have (and neither does Jomashop), I might consider an AVI-8.

  • @patzguitarz
    @patzguitarz Місяць тому +2

    I've never seen the clear gray G-Shock 6900. That one is really cool.

  • @valengreymoon5623
    @valengreymoon5623 Місяць тому +1

    I have both entry-level Citizen ProMasters, EcoDrive and auto, in basic black. Great watches, and together, they cost roughly $320. I'll add the Seiko SNKL 23J.

  • @w1nky77
    @w1nky77 Місяць тому +6

    Definitely should have an Oceanus on here, either the S100 or T200. Not just best watch under £300 but just possibly best watch. 😉

  • @bigfish786
    @bigfish786 Місяць тому

    The Seiko SRPK13K1 Regatta Timer on Jomashop is one I’ve just got for my upcoming birthday. Looks and feels twice the price. Lovely. 😊👍👍👍

  • @KRW628
    @KRW628 Місяць тому

    I liked my Citizen BN-0150 so much, that I bought the BN-0151 (blue face) as well. Great starter watches. Great values.

  • @MrKoyuk
    @MrKoyuk Місяць тому

    I literally just received the Seiko Chronograph only diff was mine is silver with black subdials.....I think I paid 140 - I really love the look of this watch and it feels great... For the price I was super impressed with the look and feel. definitely value for money.

  • @jax02zerotwo
    @jax02zerotwo Місяць тому +2

    Citizen Weekender eco-drive is a great one too

  • @vitaglianoashen
    @vitaglianoashen Місяць тому

    I've recently began my obsession as a watch collector. And i must say- out of all the luxury brands I've been researching, for me the amzwatch's watches are the most intriguing.

  • @adk7962
    @adk7962 Місяць тому +1

    Oh man that’s a great list. I keep forgetting about the SRPG. Thanks for the reminder. Off to talk to wife about what she thinks about me getting another watch. 🤞🏼

  • @chateaubullion2560
    @chateaubullion2560 Місяць тому

    I'm a Seiko and Casio guy when it came to budget watches. Recently I tried Citizen for the first time. A Promaster Eco-Drive and a Tsuyosa. Both great watches but I did change the cheap uncomfortable rubber strap on the Promaster with a better strap.

  • @AnotherDaveInParadise
    @AnotherDaveInParadise Місяць тому

    If you're going G-Shock I would have to say the GW5000u-1ER offers everything you need in a premium (for Casio) package, all for 200 quid. Your review was spot on, and resulted in my first G-Shock pickup.

  • @robertkujawa9677
    @robertkujawa9677 Місяць тому +1

    Not from joma shop, but atm my favourite watch under £300 is M-HKR, that I just got yesterday. Great watch, mate 👍🏼

  • @rudisantin6829
    @rudisantin6829 Місяць тому +1

    The SRPK67K1 is perfect for a bavarian brewery, still very pretty though.

  • @GunGuy258
    @GunGuy258 Місяць тому

    I have been in love wth the GShock Rangeman, since it came out. I must get one!

  • @timothystockdale5714
    @timothystockdale5714 Місяць тому

    citizen tsuyosa persoanlly one of my faves as it was baught as a gift coming out of surgery about 2 month ago. But i have a good range of budget watches anyone can admire such as my casioak in the black blue. Im going on to buy myself a casio A163A tomrrow after watching your review. I would also like to mention my surgery, ive been recovering for a while and watched a fair few of your vids during this time and just want to say thanks for the content. It has helped.

  • @whodeycinbengals
    @whodeycinbengals Місяць тому +1

    The Timex Chrono is a great recommendation

  • @thetattedpharmacist3215
    @thetattedpharmacist3215 Місяць тому

    I find it hard to go past the SNXS series. I picked up an SNXS75K1, silver dial, gilt hands and markers for a tick over the Aussie equivalent of £100 from an Aussie grey market dealer on their eBay store. Absolutely lovely watch and even though it’s smaller than many of my watches I really love the understated elegance of it!

  • @jonathanwolowicz
    @jonathanwolowicz Місяць тому +2

    Any plans to do a video on purchasing watches from different cuntries and the portential hidden costs such as ebay charges a tax. This seems to be a mystery to most and it either prevents people making purchases or catches people out. Just a thought. PS love the channel mate.

    • @THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR
      @THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR  Місяць тому +1

      I think it’s duty free betweeen 40-135 pounds in the UK . 29% over it.

  • @e28forever30
    @e28forever30 Місяць тому

    The bracelet of the BN0150 is absolutely fine.
    Solid links, solid end links, milled scissor deployment clasp with ratcheting extension. What more do you want Russ? 🙄

  • @premsubrahmanyam2994
    @premsubrahmanyam2994 Місяць тому

    The SRPK67K1 is known to the community as a Rally Diver, and is a reissue of the vintage 6106-8229 Rally Diver from the late 60s/early 70s.

  • @kylesalisbury6789
    @kylesalisbury6789 Місяць тому

    Victorinox Field force GMT is just under $300 and it has 100m WR
    Love any of those Victorinox actually on there. I have over 20 from the brand myself. Love it

  • @cjp1822
    @cjp1822 Місяць тому +2

    Citizen Tsuyosa!

  • @MadMax76er
    @MadMax76er Місяць тому

    MWC great vid as always, you getting the Vertex 36mm in for review at all?? Rather like that old school stretchy bracelet

  • @G-rig6969
    @G-rig6969 Місяць тому

    Hmm still thinking about the Rangeman GW9400! No Multidate but absolute beater with some great functionality. Do you find it wears better than the GMW-B5000D-1?
    Considering that at under A$500 also.. would have to be a lot more careful with it but both great in their own right..

  • @anandmorris
    @anandmorris Місяць тому

    Rangeman best on that list. Absolute beast!!

  • @ManVsPixels
    @ManVsPixels Місяць тому +1

    Of course you're too modest to mention your own watch, the Mad Hacker, so I'll do it for you. I've been wearing mine for a week now and I've noticed the way the numbers are oriented towards the middle of the dial. Looking at the seven other watches I own with Arabic numerals they are all oriented down so they are always the "right" way up. Seems you've done something quite out of the ordinary. Intentional?

  • @davidcharlton6170
    @davidcharlton6170 Місяць тому +1

    I would rather find the extra £50 and buy a Casio full metal G-Shock AKA the Casio GMW-B5000D-1ER for £350
    There is no easy way to say this but it is light years better than any of the watches here.

  • @dutchpagans
    @dutchpagans Місяць тому

    My pick in the new metal
    Casioak gshock with solar!!1

  • @Jack-r6c
    @Jack-r6c Місяць тому

    love the humor and the pace

  • @SisramShivani
    @SisramShivani Місяць тому

    I'm genuinely impressed with how close MaMaCoo were able to replicate every aspect of this very very goofy looking classic watch.

  • @hattyfarbuckle
    @hattyfarbuckle Місяць тому

    Don't assume the Swiss aren't an option I've bought two Tissot (and nearly a third) and an Alpine from Jomashop in the past couple of years. All quartz but also all with sapphire and they were between just over $100 and $200. All in original boxes and rapid shipment - slows down when it reaches England of course .

  • @kripcox8049
    @kripcox8049 Місяць тому +1

    Could we have something without day/date please

  • @bastinpaul7573
    @bastinpaul7573 Місяць тому +1

    What about Casio 2100 Manga?

  • @jroobz
    @jroobz Місяць тому +2

    san martin needs to be in the conversation

    • @THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR
      @THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR  Місяць тому

      Not with it don’t!!! For 2 reasons! They ain’t in the Jomashop website . And the other reason I hate copycat clone companies. There are more to just the specs of a watch. There’s the integrity and the soul behind its build. However I am happy for you my friend

    • @LymanPhillips
      @LymanPhillips Місяць тому +1

      SM is putting out some original designs. They're worth a look.

    • @jroobz
      @jroobz Місяць тому

      @@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR are you scared you might LIKE THEM? 😂

    • @THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR
      @THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR  Місяць тому

      @@jroobzcould be!!!!!

  • @lasses3887
    @lasses3887 Місяць тому +1

    How can you forget to mention the CWC GS Sapphire, Russell? That’s the perfect field watch with the needed specs for under £300.

  • @ElderPinto254
    @ElderPinto254 Місяць тому

    i like the new seiko crono... iwear the citzen diver today swimm day in holland

  • @Smartzenegger
    @Smartzenegger Місяць тому

    Yes, very nice. But, your thoughts on the Timex T2N721?

  • @psherwood4606
    @psherwood4606 Місяць тому

    You missed nearly the entire Orient Dive watch line; the Kanno, the Kamasu V1, V2, V3, the Mako III, the Mako 40, the Mako Chrono, the Triton and the M Force.

  • @rossmazer6980
    @rossmazer6980 Місяць тому

    Orient Mako 3 Chrono in Panda. It has a Daytona vibe but uses a diving bezel instead of a tachy. Who uses that anyway? I use a diving bezel every time I wear one.

  • @cv5645
    @cv5645 Місяць тому

    Have you ever stumbled upon the Casio LCW-M100TSE-1AER. Ti Sapphire, solar, atomic....it's one of the best watches ever made....and sub £200.

  • @larryfromwisconsin9970
    @larryfromwisconsin9970 Місяць тому

    I like grey market dealers for great bargains. I looked at their website. I'm not seeing my next watch. I want a Titanium Casio Lineage solar Wavecepter. They appear to be JDM (Japanese domestic market) only.

  • @zambonidriver42
    @zambonidriver42 Місяць тому

    That last Seiko diver gives me a headache. 😂

  • @its_heh_suess
    @its_heh_suess Місяць тому

    Sometimes I wonder if MWC ever says, "YEEEEEESSS" as he takes a seat outside of the studio 😂

  • @henrywest7217
    @henrywest7217 Місяць тому

    Now here's a useful list!

  • @frozengamer3030
    @frozengamer3030 Місяць тому

    Will you be getting the deadpool&wolverine g shock watch

  • @mordeth1964
    @mordeth1964 Місяць тому +1

    Why don't you ever review a Casio Edifice?

    • @THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR
      @THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR  Місяць тому

      I’m not a fan of Casio’s with hands matey in general . But it’ll happen!

  • @stevehs4287
    @stevehs4287 Місяць тому +2

    How can Seiko make a chrono with 100m of water resistance for $129 and my ( now sold ) Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch could only manage 50m ?

  • @andersboisen9179
    @andersboisen9179 Місяць тому

    OOOHHH THE BEST IS THE G SHOCK RANGEMAN BUT I HAVE THAT ALLREADY SO I WILL WAIT TO BUY ANOTHER WATCH 😮😮😮😮😮😮

  • @DuckieJan
    @DuckieJan Місяць тому

    I prefer the looks of the normal 5KX. The one you recommended looks outdated, maybe because you're getting old....

  • @brianmccord7387
    @brianmccord7387 Місяць тому

    The 35 mm PRX digital

  • @rasbrito
    @rasbrito Місяць тому

    What about the new Metal Oak gbm-2100-1a?

  • @inventor1v
    @inventor1v Місяць тому +1

    No Helm? Well you didn't say watches you can go out and buy straight away! My titanium Vanuatu, can't beat it.

    • @THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR
      @THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR  Місяць тому

      You can’t buy a Helm normally ?!? It’s not on the Jomashop website is it .

  • @78vintages
    @78vintages Місяць тому

    I bought a negative display rangeman and regret it. Should have gone standard

  • @user-ww4ks8hk4i
    @user-ww4ks8hk4i Місяць тому

    Question for future QA for Russ: "Do minor scratches and/or small nicks bother you, do you see them as part and parcel of owning and loving a watch - or would you polish your pieces"?

  • @MikeandIkes_EDC
    @MikeandIkes_EDC Місяць тому

    Great video!

  • @williamfavata3922
    @williamfavata3922 Місяць тому

    I can't find the casio corner tee in your shop. HELP!

  • @daveroberts8751
    @daveroberts8751 Місяць тому

    Love it Russ

  • @3316xtendedmedia
    @3316xtendedmedia Місяць тому +1

    You pay 80 euro's extra when importing. Keep that in mind

  • @GazH-bz8fu
    @GazH-bz8fu Місяць тому +1

    Love your vids - love my casios

  • @pauln0371
    @pauln0371 Місяць тому +1

    G Shock GA2100 Wolverine😂😂😂

  • @uncles2000
    @uncles2000 Місяць тому

    The Casio 9400 is the real deal when it comes to a 'do all' G-Shock for outdoor adventures on the land and sea. I've had on since 2012 and it's still going minus the band which eventually gave out. It's been hunting, fishing and diving all over the world. It's been exposed to both temperature extremes, salt and fresh water at depths up to 168 feet, blood and a variety of chemicals. Nothing stops it. While current tech has surpassed it, for $195 USD it can't be beat (literally).

  • @neilheppenstall6206
    @neilheppenstall6206 Місяць тому

    Casio Duro £50 with 200m or WR (especially as it's good enough for Bill Gates)
    G-Shock 5610u £100

  • @purrito4424
    @purrito4424 Місяць тому +1

    TODAY IMMA YELL AT YOU ABOUT WATCHES

  • @louisthegame
    @louisthegame Місяць тому

    My top picks:
    1. Orient bambino
    2. Citizen promaster diver automatic/eco drive
    3. Seiko 5 GMT SSK005

  • @samzerafa3185
    @samzerafa3185 Місяць тому

    What no CWC 's ???

  • @MARTIN-j9g
    @MARTIN-j9g Місяць тому

    Great review Russell I love the casio G-shock awesome watch.

  • @danieljessberger1515
    @danieljessberger1515 Місяць тому

    😅, diese exakt this Seiko 5 what I need

  • @lonegroover
    @lonegroover Місяць тому

    I got the quartz version of the Hack for a bit less than £100. Very nice.

  • @rodiow369
    @rodiow369 Місяць тому

    No disrespect to your choices or channel Russ but not seeing anything best in there, think many could be sourced cheaper in the UK without paying any import tax without searching too hard, but nothing to get excited about, a few classics of yesteryear, allot of Hardlex and again no mention of what you really can get for your money if your not a brand snob, but hey this is your channel.

  • @thabudmaster
    @thabudmaster Місяць тому

    like you're ever gonna go 30 mtrs under water!? :P

  • @rr40v8
    @rr40v8 Місяць тому

    Does this highlight how insane we may be spending many hundreds or thousands on watches when here are 10 great, well made timepieces that will be impeccably reliable and very well built. I love my SRGP29 and feel ashamed that I haven't worn it at all since I had the Seiko GMT when that came out a few months ago. The Citizen quote "only company that can make a complicated dial look boring" was priceless. Just looking at my GMT now, should I get the SRPG29 out of the safe?...hmm maybe tomorrow lol. Cheers MWC 🙂

  • @andromedagodit2492
    @andromedagodit2492 Місяць тому +1

    You got me at 'Banger of a watch without spending crazy money'... whoever said that Great watches Must Come with even Greater price tags?? Oh yes... Rolex.

  • @KennyBacchus-l1i
    @KennyBacchus-l1i Місяць тому

    10. Best. Affordable. Watches 2024.

  • @jimmccaig7946
    @jimmccaig7946 Місяць тому

    Why oh why do I want another G-Shock? Then again the missus is on the ‘crown’ waitlist so maybe I should. Great show as always.

    • @TedJM
      @TedJM Місяць тому +1

      can neber have enough mate, once you pop you cant stop

  • @MattBeer1971
    @MattBeer1971 Місяць тому +2

    You’d have to pay me to wear any of this lot. Awful selection Russ.

  • @theshadowman1398
    @theshadowman1398 Місяць тому

    Under 300 GBP I can get a whole plethora of Swiss Made beauties from Japan

  • @user-sm2ws2nq8k
    @user-sm2ws2nq8k Місяць тому +2

    i love your channel but the selections were terrible. lol

  • @Soggz7785
    @Soggz7785 Місяць тому

    That Seiko 5 sporty watch, made a little bit of sick come up in my mouth, if I’m honest…

  • @yarly3180
    @yarly3180 Місяць тому

    The Best Watch for my wallet is a $0.99 watch from Ali 😁

  • @shezzasid7386
    @shezzasid7386 Місяць тому

    Citizen Tsuyosa is a microwave

  • @africanindiaspo2895
    @africanindiaspo2895 Місяць тому

    Stop it! Stop it! Stop it!

  • @nuamtreaba-js5sh
    @nuamtreaba-js5sh Місяць тому

    you say hardlex and you flush the toilet.

  • @Customer_Support_
    @Customer_Support_ Місяць тому +1

    Woohoo 1st for the video

  • @Whizzer_
    @Whizzer_ Місяць тому

    Time to start talking in USD $ and pandering to them yankee viewers - I think will do your subs a favor