List of cheap(relatively) and underrated watch brands

[Jason Voorhees]

1. Zeppelin

If you don't care too much about the movement and want vintage looking aviation inspired watches. Get these. They look stunning on the wrist. : ~$200 to $450.

2. Seagull specifically the "1963 Chronograph"

Absolutely incredible value for money. A cult classic for watch nerds. It is an official reissue of a watch built for the Chinese Air Force in 1963. If this watch was made in swiss. This would cost thousands of dollars because of aa column-wheel chronograph movement but here you get it for the price of a basic fashion watch.

3. Dan Henry

19th century racing inspired design for dirt cheap. That comes with a mechanical quartz movement that is very reliable. They have multiple models and are again a cult favourite


4. Sternglass

If you like those ultra minimal watches from nomos etc these watched do the job for $200-250. They focus heavily on geometric symmetry, slim cases, and color accents. Another great pick


5. Boldr

For just around 300 bucks. you get a solid aerospace-grade titanium case. With that classic military vintage design with mechanical movement This is khaki field but better and cheaper

 

[botchedbytufano]

Calithe

 

[Jason Voorhees]

Calithe

Dogshir tiktok rotter brand

 

[Reinhard_Heini]

Not bad pal, I’ll mark it

 

[Jason Voorhees]

@Sayori @Chadeep

 

[Navity]

I have been looking to get a good classic and nice watch to larp being High class, but I'm Indian

Any recommendations under 2 thousand rupees sir

 

[Jason Voorhees]

I have been looking to get a good classic and nice watch to larp being High class, but I'm Indian

Any recommendations under 2 thousand rupees sir

Casio wr50m

 

[Joeseminate]

I have a timex, i think its pretty decent but Im not into watches that much

i dont think they make this colour anymore
around 200

 

[high_ltn]

Thoughts on Siekos?

 

[Navity]

Casio wr50m

I'm askkng for a watch model.

WR50M refers to the water resistance rating

 

[Riley209711]

bro how is any of that cheap

 

[Jason Voorhees]

Thoughts on Siekos?

Great watches also but the brands I listed give more bang for the buck

 

[Jason Voorhees]

I have a timex, i think its pretty decent but Im not into watches that much
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i dont think they make this colour anymore
around 200

I like that too. Timex Marlin

 

[high_ltn]

Great watches also but the brands I listed give more bang for the buck

What is your dream watch?

 

[Jason Voorhees]

bro how is any of that cheap

200 dollars is cheap for what they offer. The best value isn't necessarily the cheapest when it comes to find artisan pieces like watches. The best value is usually found in the middle micro brands. The cheapest ones are too cheap and break easily and the ones above this ask more for brand value.

 

[Jason Voorhees]

What is your dream watch?

A. Lange & Söhne and Patek Philippe

 

[Jason Voorhees]

I'm askkng for a watch model.

WR50M refers to the water resistance rating

The one that comes in Tiffany Blue color

 

[high_ltn]

A. Lange & Söhne

Ah yes, I do quite fancy the more 'discreet' luxury watch brands compared to Rolex + They're not too loud visually

and Patek Philippe

Fair enough, any specific model?

 

[Navity]

The one that comes in Tiffany Blue color

Thanks, for absolutely nothing. It costs 3x the budget I told you of.

 

[Jason Voorhees]

Thanks, for absolutely nothing. It costs 3x the budget I told you of.

That is because of hype pricing. The other colors are available for cheap. It's called the MTP-1302PD. Or if even that is too expensive. Casio a168 is also good.

 

[Jason Voorhees]

Ah yes, I do quite fancy the more 'discreet' luxury watch brands compared to Rolex + They're not too loud visually

Fair enough, any specific model?

Grand complications and nautilus what about you?

 

[high_ltn]

Grand complications and nautilus what about you?

My dream watch would probably be my dads one tbh

More sentimental value if anything

 

[extractor]

To keep it simple just get a nice g shock

 

[dhusc]

1. Zeppelin

If you don't care too much about the movement and want vintage looking aviation inspired watches. Get these. They look stunning on the wrist. : ~$200 to $450.

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2. Seagull specifically the "1963 Chronograph"

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Absolutely incredible value for money. A cult classic for watch nerds. It is an official reissue of a watch built for the Chinese Air Force in 1963. If this watch was made in swiss. This would cost thousands of dollars because of aa column-wheel chronograph movement but here you get it for the price of a basic fashion watch.

3. Dan Henry

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19th century racing inspired design for dirt cheap. That comes with a mechanical quartz movement that is very reliable. They have multiple models and are again a cult favourite


4. Sternglass

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If you like those ultra minimal watches from nomos etc these watched do the job for $200-250. They focus heavily on geometric symmetry, slim cases, and color accents. Another great pick


5. Boldr

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For just around 300 bucks. you get a solid aerospace-grade titanium case. With that classic military vintage design with mechanical movement This is khaki field but better and cheaper

wt do u think of citizen?

 

[dhusc]

I have a timex, i think its pretty decent but Im not into watches that much
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i dont think they make this colour anymore
around 200

I have fossil so I get more hate than you

 

[Jason Voorhees]

To keep it simple just get a nice g shock

Also good but it's very tactical and teenage vibes

 

[Jason Voorhees]

wt do u think of citizen?

I like citizen good value

 

[dhusc]

I like citizen good value

I really wanna get a nice watch but I have horribly thin wrists

 

[Jason Voorhees]

I really wanna get a nice watch but I have horribly thin wrists

Get something like 35-36mm

 

[extractor]

Also good but it's very tactical and teenage vibes

kinda but the GAB2100 looks like the royal oak at least imo

 

[Splinter901]

No wristwatches for your face

 

[irrumator praetor]

ngl none of these brands matter where I'm from

it's all about what matters in your immediate effective environment, otherwise, don't buy anything

my environment has a completely different set of relevant brands that people will judge you for getting at certain price ranges

this list is useless to a lot of people

 

[dhusc]

Get something like 35-36mm

wt do you reccomend under $100

I'll buy better watches later on

 

[dhusc]

ngl none of these brands matter where I'm from

it's all about what matters in your immediate effective environment, otherwise, don't buy anything

my environment has a completely different set of relevant brands that people will judge you for getting at certain price ranges

this list is useless to a lot of people

thank you for mentioning the brands

 

[irrumator praetor]

To keep it simple just get a nice g shock

jfl

 

[extractor]

ngl none of these brands matter where I'm from

it's all about what matters in your immediate effective environment, otherwise, don't buy anything

my environment has a completely different set of relevant brands that people will judge you for getting at certain price ranges

this list is useless to a lot of people

f91w always works

 

[irrumator praetor]

f91w always works

this is what I mean

you may assume on an international level that some people would know what that watch is. However, most people in most localized societies or cultures buy watches which are known in that area. Which means that the international brands will only be known by a minority, unless it's something as popular as Rolex, Casio or maybe Festina? See, Idk if that last one is even known wherever else

 

[zygosmasher]

Cope watches just buy a daytona

 

[irrumator praetor]

I have fossil so I get more hate than you

fossil is rolex in mumbai

 

[dhusc]

fossil is rolex in mumbai

wowzers

 

[dhusc]

this is what I mean

you may assume on an international level that some people would know what that watch is. However, most people in most localized societies or cultures buy watches which are known in that area. Which means that the international brands will only be known by a minority, unless it's something as popular as Rolex, Casio or maybe Festina? See, Idk if that last one is even known wherever else

again though these watches are an indicator of you being a particpant in high society

the ones who you want to acknowledge you are the ones who will know