Casio mrw200 series, timex expedition scout, and orient kamasu for an auto pick
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Casio F91-W
Casio World Time
Mondaine Classic
CasiOak
I was trashing Mondaine in another thread, but their classic, simple quartz is just about perfect for what it is.
Might add the Braun watch to the list, but I think they've gotten more expensive.
The watch community calls me poor in more way that I thought possible.
Me thinking if it's worth buying a 700-800 watch. Watch community 'hey what a nice budget watch '
Lol so true
Lol. I was going to say Vacheron Patrimony. Jajaja
Would a Tissot PRX 44 count?
Not "budget". In order to qualify if should cost the same as 4 MacDonald's meals (supersized) so think Casio f-91W
Vostok Amphibian / Scuba Dude.
Seiko Turtle Orient Bambino Vostok Amphibia Hamilton khaki Seiko skx80x
Tissot Visodate
Citizen Axiom
Seiko SARB035. A really nice looking watch for a very good price. It’s understated yet classy and works nicely on the bracelet for a sporty look or on a variety of straps if you want to make it look more formal/elegant
Stowa Marine. Auto or mechanical.
Both are Casios: Edifice "The Real CasiOak" EFR-S108D. Currently on my wrist, super slender, sapphire glass, has good finishing (brushed horizontal, polished vertical) and other design details that just show the designer wanted to make a cool watch.
Bracelet is workable, Pelagos aftermarket straps from aliexpress might fit with some coercing and are more comfortable. Recently Casio released an octagonal chronometer with the same (or same-ish) case shape but on a strap, I want to get my hands on it (the strap, not necessarily the watch).
Honorable mention: Casio "Budget Panda" EFR-526L-7AV - likely either or a horizontal version of this (they're hard to find) is my next watch purchase. Just gotta hit that milestone first :D
This is what Seiko did and does so well, even now with lower specs and higher prices. They are still churning out iconic budget watches.
SKX, Turtle, SARB 033/035/037, Alpinist, Arnie, SARG007/009, SRPE055, Speedtimer, Cocktail Time
Timex Ironman
Bit surprised that no one else on this post has mentioned it, but I would argue that Swatch brings different and unique watches (and other concepts!) to the table. They single-handedly saved Switzerland’s watch industry with the way they produced and sold their budget-friendly watches while still maintaining an innovative streak. I realize that there are some on this channel would snub anything made by Swatch, but the parent group controls ETA SA, which makes many of the watch components used by other brands.
Gshock
Citizen eco drive
Bulova marine star
Lot of cool budget quartz watches
Timex easy reader
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.
This comment will probably get hate here but where I live this is 100% true.
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.
I mean if you are considering Hamilton a budget brand then the Ventura watches have to be in this discussion.
Citizen eco-drive. Amazing watch for the money.
My pro-diver eco-drive is my most reliable watch.
Raymond Weil and edox
Any of the Seiko Cocktail Times. I have SRPB41, SRPJ13, and an SRPH78. Web pics are awful. YouTube for any of them is so much better. I get more questions about my Cocktail Times than all other watches combined.
Seiko 5 divers Orient Kamasu. Any of their Bambino’s… although I prefer the dials on the Cocktail Times for a bit more money.
Seagull 1963, Studio Underd0g, or any of the others that use the Seagull ST19 chrono movement. Lorier, Baltic, others. Studio Underd0g can be tough to get, and they’re a bit higher price than others. I have the Strawberries chrono.
Spinnaker, Phoibos have some nice watches. Some sell pretty quick.
Islander also. I just got their newest Rangemaster v2. Pretty certain this one sold out quick. Nice for $320. Good size, accurate movement, good lume, nice canvas strap.
They do a lot of nice upgrades over some other lower priced watches. Sapphire, good bracelets.
Trafford Crossroads. I bought one recently and honestly, it makes me happier than a Rolex. Every time i look at it, i have to smile. Its like being on a date with a beautiful woman, it just feels good. 😂 So, there you go, that is my suggestion.
Seiko Alpinist, the original one, not the new overpriced one. Sea-Gull 1963. Tissot PRX. Vostok Amphibia. Vintage Omega Seamasters.