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[Question] What are some of your favorite iconic budget watches? (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by p0ssidestroyer@alien.top to c/watches@style.land

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I feel like a lot of the love for budget brands like Seiko, Orient, Tissot amongst watch enthusiasts ties to tribute watches, aka watches that are presented as more affordable alternatives to iconic luxury watches, be it the seiko tank, the steel integrated bracelet watches, that have been coming out lately, lacos flieger watches etc.

While I have a lot of love for tribute time pieces, I would like to know, what are some watches from budget brands, that have brought something different and unique to the table, and have claimed an iconic status entirely on their own merit.

The first ones that come to my mind is the original G-Shock Square from the 90s, and the Seiko SKX,

I would love to hear your picks.

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[–] SeanPizzles@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (2 children)

They get no respect on Reddit, but the Movado Museum is by far the most iconic, recognizable watch between a basic Casio and Tag Heuer.

[–] Responsible-Salt-443@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

This comment will probably get hate here but where I live this is 100% true.

[–] liberty@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

The plain vanilla Movado Museum Watch is one of my favorite watch designs of all time. A shame about the actual quality of the watches, though.