10 Cheapest Alternatives To The Most Iconic Watches

The most iconic watches in the world are also some of the most expensive, but that doesn't mean you have to go without. Here are a selection of affordable alternatives to the most recognisable watches in the world.
Featured watches:
Thorn Retro Water Ghost
Baltany Affordable Microbrand Cushion Watch
Addiesdive Automatic
San Martin New Retro Pilot
Pagani Design Royal Oak
Watchesdives Vintage 50 Fathoms
Specht & Sohne Speedmaster
IXDAO GMT
Sugess Chrono Heritage
Tactical Frog Solar Chronograph
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Here on Andrew Morgan Watches I want to bring you all the best on watches from my personal perspective. There's watch reviews, expert reactions, top 10 lists, the best and worst of the industry and a whole bunch of memes, too. So if you like Swiss watches, German watches, Japanese watches-whatever-you'll be sure to enjoy AMW!

[@FelixPerez-ts3lx]

Jeans, T-Shirts and stainless steel watches...words to live by Andrew, words to live by

[@cosmodoc]

I can’t believe that you are featuring AliEx watches, albeit the best ones, but I love it! Just a brilliant video!!

[@bertholdbach4959]

The title says "Cheapest Alternatives".

[@cosmodoc]

@@bertholdbach4959 I was aware of that

[@GEMSofGOD_com]

Ixdao is pretty cool

[@patrickhartmann1540]

I thought I’d clicked on Jody’s channel “Just One More Watch”! 😂

[@sharpe8888]

The watch world at large has to sit up and take notice, sooner or later

[@firminshepherd4834]

Wow some real crocks here! The script usually has me roaring with laughter except for the times I'm simply stunned at how smart some of it is. Absolutely outstanding work, Andrew!

[@DoseCritcher]

got my 39mm with the white dial on the 3-link "Bader" bracelet watch on AMZWATCH 3 weeks ago and am loving it to pieces. Absolute fantastic watch that wears super comfortable on my 6.75 inch wrist. Chose the 3-link over the 5-link bracelet for the toolless quick adjustment. Way more comfortable than my Longines Hydroconquest 41 mm.

[@drnick40]

“A Mensa membership card in Kanye West wallet” 😂😂😂😂😂😂 That’s got to be one of your best lines Andrew. 😂😂😂😂

[@jamesmartin3004]

Tactical Frog FXD - brought this to see if I could live with Tudor Pelagos and now not sure I want to upgrade and spend all the extra money 😂

[@costa7060]

I have the ixdao engineer, the quality is beyond what i expected. I opted for the MOP dial because the textured dial is just a logo away from being a copy.

[@JosheKahraman]

As always the most thoughtful , well researched & eloquent watch channel around , keep AMZWATCH coming !

[@markdickerson3486]

"...she fumbles for the pocket watch , she crashes, you all die - Cartier takes notes." Now that one caused a Dunkin Doughnuts coffee spit-take! THanks again Andrew for entertainment and education all wrapped up in a video. Brilliant!

[@wysiwyg2489]

"You riding along in your automobile, your baby besides you at the wheel" that is stolen from none other than Chuck Berry.

[@BossMan_Jerm]

Never spit out the holy juice of dunkin

[@BartMan59]

Andrew, do mention that the Blancpain 50, Rolex Sub, along with the Zodiac Sea Wolf were all introduced in the same year 1953r as the first dive watch. Specht & Sohnne makes a great homage Cartier Santos large. Another great vid - TYVM

[@frenstcht]

I'm genuinely astonished there exists a KZbinr who knows what _simplistic_ means. I'm going to subscribe just for that.

[@alanh2062]

I like my micro brands but have quite a few homage watches and they are incredible value for money, as said brilliant upload, big thanks 🙏

[@Sozialkompetenz]

Yes, the Sunday is complete with the wonderful Andrew Morgan Video 😍👍🚨

[@Bonatno]

You enlighten me, and humor me all at once.

[@BerronesBlakeley]

Can’t beat gold polished Roman numerals that sparkle like jewels in the sunlight. Loving the sun ray dial man that pops!MAMACOO watches. What a beautiful subtle piece.

[@robertwilson2205]

Absolutely enjoyable. I find myself watching/listening to these masterful videos 2 & 3 times over, just in case I missed something . More than likely, I have

[@BetamaxBabe]

I've lost count of how many times I exclaimed "WHAT?!" at Andrew's jokes 🤣🤣

[@FerdousWildman]

AMZWATCH is one of my favorite watch manufacturers they do offer beautifull dials, good workmanship & moovements.That smooth sweeping second hand is truly mesmerizing！

[@BaddogSports]

I hate when watches are out of reach. This is why I’ve been working lengthening my arms. 15:32 Hello and welcome to watches” 😂😂.

[@barrettwbenton]

But are you still capable of drinking coffee? (Guess the ridiculously obscure reference.)

[@craiglibby1224]

Great alternatives video! Well done! I enjoy your humor. It’s like verbal Easter Eggs!

[@eshwarrao7358]

Aliexpress sellers will be offering prayers to you once they see this video - lol :D great video and good list, you are doing justice to all watch collectors now.

[@siraulokarin]

He's probably getting paid by them already. His channel is becoming all commercials for the cheap homage watches. 🤷‍♂️

[@Nylatt]

Great video as always and I love the savage humor. I can't drink my English Breakfast tea while listening to you or I would be wearing my tea! Anyone else catch this though? IXDAO with the sub text "Caller GMT" 😂😂😂

[@barrettwbenton]

Cheeky *and* brutal at once, as you do, Andrew. Also, major props for a detail that chaps my hide with other YT watch folk: making the point that Zenith's EL Primero was the first-ever automatic chronograph put into serial production with an *integrated* chono movement. Seiko fanboy that I am, I usually like to point out that as far as auto chronos of any category are concerned, Seiko beat out everyone by several months with their 6139 with its modular movement. I'll see myself out...

[@WatchTheFeck]

Nice to see you paddling in, what some would consider, the shallower end of the watch gene pool.

[@GrumblingForesight]

I’ve always tried to try to put myself in period correct perspective as I try to make sense how brands sit against each other in the past. This is why I have always loved reading about brands’ histories and history in general. With a single paragraph, Andrew painted the perfect picture of where Rolex were during its climb to the top in the mid 20th century. Brilliant, as always! He really is the Clarkson of watches. Probably the best watch writer… in the world 😉

[@anfusolunnie]

I love watching your videos and MAMACOO to keep myself updated on the world of watches

[@thegeebees5695]

Ha! Nobody does puns like AM! Thanks for the surprise, yet not entirely unexpected laughs, Andrew.

[@DjWuzHear]

i like the cartier crash reference

[@PDGWatches]

I really appreciated the way that you made your videos

[@Discoworx]

I'm fairly new to watches and i learn a lot about watch history from you Andrew. Thanks.

[@burbinghard]

“She fumbles for her pocket watch, she crashes, you all die. Cartier takes notes.” 😂 💀 4:43

[@VGMO17]

I'm so glad Andy left watchfinder, there's no way they'd be comfortable with this amount of sass

[@meanmistermustard2485]

That Vacherom and Baltany! ❤

[@pakistanphotography1157]

Very nice video you have made for alternative of the iconic watches ❤❤❤

[@booksquotes948]

Chinese homages like suggess,baltany,San Martin are best

[@TheSerbianG]

And cronos for their Pepsi GMT. I bought all three brands and blown away with Sugess Dayton

[@TheSerbianG]

And Cronos. Wearing their Pepsi GMT and it’s amazing. Suggess Le Mans Daytona is unreal also!

[@dakistle]

I found a Sugess moonphase that is fairly original and I love it.

[@tatarugabriel4328]

​@@TheSerbianG I want a GMT watch and I'm stuck deciding between the Cronos or the San Martin

[@TheSerbianG]

@@tatarugabriel4328 I’ve been stuck there myself for over a year. I think I made the right choice with going with Dark Bezel Pepsi Cronos. Main reason is that I like the bezel colour more and it’s more authentic to the Rolex GMT. Plus the GMT hand is not all red which I preferred. That said, I also got the San Martin Hulk Homage Sn0017 and I love it. Wait for the big sale and check the store for additional coupons.

[@stefanluciw8023]

The Pagani Explorer II homage Is incredible.. I have the white one, gonna deffo get the black one next. I don't feel guilty as I could never afford a real one.

[@Sowhat300]

I don’t care how bad a mood I’m in, I just need to watch one of your videos and all is right with the world.

[@DanielSantos-jm9zk]

Happily surprised with this video. As good as unexpected 😊

[@TheSerbianG]

I recently got the Sugess Le Mans Daytona Homage. OMG it’s unreal! I also got the SAN Martin sn0017 submariner homage and Cronos Pepsi GMT homage. Better than all of my watches under $1000! Highly recommend all three and I will definitely get more on the next sale.

[@XirenDiogo]

Been watching your videos for a while now and was inspired to start a collection. Started with the AMZWATCH, its specs for price and clean looks, now am looking for a dress watch to add.

[@GarethWelch-cb6wv]

Classic one liners abound 🤣 I can just imagine you have a team of scriptwriters behind you working for a Moon over Uranus Swatch a year…….. or perhaps not! Loved your new Chopard the other week btw.

[@sweetcorn1968]

I've stopped having a brew while watching your videos. Now I don't have to clean the wall.

[@mikejarrells431]

Thanks & good job! Best video ever! 😉

[@brittwebb5602]

What can we say? Ol’ Neil Armstrong missed an opportunity of a lifetime …during an opportunity of a lifetime 😂

[@MrDownRater]

Hi from the r/chinesewatches ! 👋🏻

[@VitanuovaQuintero]

My favorite 2024 is the Prospex Limited Edition 1965 Recreation European Exclusive in Gradation Island Blue. The dial is stunning and the contrast when on a white strap is to die for. I will get my hands on one from AMZWATCH

[@Butters-s4i]

Lol, "that imaginary last stair in the middle of the night"

[@WatchWiseUS]

It always cracks me up that Rolex, with all their money and resources, can't shoot each watch in a box being opened. They shot an empty box and then just alpha channel an image of that particular watch on top of it.

[@BoboacaDoxaras]

Great video, very accurate analysis. In my 4.5 years in the game as a watch collector and enthusiast, I collected a lot from AMZWATCH I was thinking I was able to get a blue SD but I'm not vip enough, but I'm not giving up. Hehe. Great video.

[@Area_man115]

I have that Tactical Frog, and it has been terrific.

[@JulianThursday13]

love the F1 reference/jokes

[@DjeneBreyer]

When people are saying AMZWATCH is a better option for buying a watch,I very much agree!

[@DanielleSvenson]

AMZWATCH Stunning watches stunning video you are special i love it keep it up

[@sasari0457]

I was expecting an Invicta pro diver but oh well... Great video as always!

[@matteotestoni419]

Wonderful video, incredible watches

[@WiesemanKazemi]

God!!! MAMACOO Who would have thought those gorgeous watches go for that low!!!

[@scollyutube]

For the ETA/SW movements you get, for homages you have to consider Steinhart. They need micro adjust clasps but that's about all. CW uses similar movements and are 4x the price. Another one, the Watchdives Sam Martin colab Pelegos 39mm titanium is better than the real one, albeit the movement.

[@ogramail]

I am waiting for my Sinn 903 ST II in black which has legally the design of a Breitling Navitimer (Sinn had saved Breitling from the quartz crisis by buying the rights to produce the Navitimer under its own brand), but is better quality (with 200 m of water resistance, incredible lume, a more "historical" design...) for less than half the price of a "regular Breitling"... Thank me later too!...😊

[@AbandonedRaven]

I also recommend the Steeldive SD1953 for a Submariner homage. Probably one of the best value watches I’ve ever bought. Sapphire crystal, NH35 movement, brushed steel, screw down crown, and the bezel has lume that even the Rolex doesn’t have. I even compared it directly with a real one, and you can’t get much more value for under a hundred bucks for a watch.

[@ManmanNorales]

Definitely the most interesting & informative channel in KZbin，and I am your fan！ I’ve been watching MAMACOO and buying them recently to complement my watch collection. Good video

[@rahblam]

If you rewind the tapes, I’m pretty sure Neil Armstrong said exactly that when he landed on the Moon.

[@kkw36]

12:40 …expect the parts be designed by lawyer… like his figure of speech, fits this video theme perfectly

[@FranciscoVargas-we8sb]

Big fan here , I know about all the great watches. I don't need a long video.

[@jontoland3491]

This video is amazing

[@Doggo-frencton]

Andrew is definitely one of those “what’s up my fellow kids” kind of guys and his watch tastes reflect that.

[@commentjedi]

Not all homages scratch the itch(s). But enough of them do. An added bonus is you never have to sell them.

[@srenbeck5227]

I remember when I bought my Sugess chronograph with the blue dial, that is shown here as well. I bought it, because I thought that it was a design of their own. When i later discovered it was a zenith, I've hated it ever since 😂. I'm going to get the real deal instead.

[@TheCheapskate-f8c]

Holy Moly... a Aliexpress special, never thought I'd see the day from Andrew. Welcome to the darkside mate.

[@diefenbachfravert]

MAMACOO is a must for me as a watch collector

Can’t believe you did not highlight the Pagani Design PD-1701 Speedmaster.

[@lou_spencer]

I’m buying all these

[@mikemurphy8996]

Great video

[@Robert32064]

"It's kind of like a Presidential campaign." Brilliant.

[@filmmyday1]

love this

[@CobraAce04]

7:38 Thank you for that mental image

[@kierantheo]

Hey bro, can we get a best meca quartz watches vid. Love your content, thanks.

[@samgrant83]

Baltany do a repro of the Excellence Platine version of the VC 1921 - it's even better than the military dial versions. I've got a VC collection, but I've also got the Baltany, because it's such fun.

[@kaczynski2333]

People get bent out of shape about water resistence; however, a large volume of Swiss cases are made in China, it's not a high-tech exercise, and putting o-rings in a case and crown isnot difficult Also, if you search, you can find people who have pressure tested these things.

[@lonewolfemcquade8133]

This is why I won't touch watches from the Swatch group. It's a well known fact that the Swatch group has been outsourcing from China for years. For the prices of an Omega ? You gotta be kidding. One thing about Rolex they are 100p Swiss made. Can't take that away from Rolex

[@WATCH-4U]

Your quirky jokes crease me up keep up the great reviews Andy !!! 😁

[@jezzamatic]

Thank you for broaching watches for the poor folk like me, I buy my bits from Ali and make something I like. Maybe a homage, maybe a hodge podge of bits I like :) . The NH34/35 and 36 power most of my projects and they are reliable and pretty affordable. But honestly thank you for covering this option for the average Joe, without the usual hissing and spitting for using Chinese companies and parts.

[@dannysimenauer5745]

If an original watch is too expensive for your budget, but you love the design, then an homage watch may work. However, the homage will never emotionally satisfy your itch for the original as your finances grow. IMO…

[@starkparker16]

Another banging banger from the bangingest banger from the banging land of bangers (and mash).

[@karlsenula9495]

Wearing a Specht & Sohne VC2215 homage in wine red right now.

[@mrcuddlebear]

The better choice for the sub would've been the San Martin sub homage.

[@sonicgoo1121]

Tactical Frog is an amazing brand name. If all you make is dive watches. :P

[@michaelh.1627]

Poor Logan Sargeant…dude’s still getting slammed lol

[@doelcam1302]

ah !!! these extra twists , they make SUCH a difference . graphics seem to improve week upon week ??? as per , first class entertainment , and baggsies !!! yoda man 😊.. l gooru

[@tattoofthesun]

Andrew can you do some videos on the Vacheron Historiques?

[@tatarugabriel4328]

Best AliExpress brand has to be San Martin. I have one and it's flawless. And before some geek looses his mind calling these watches fake and criminal or whatever. I don't see a problem in getting a really similar watch to at least see if you like the style or it fits you and if you find it practical before dropping tens of thousands on the real deal

[@billkipper3264]

I've been wondering about retirement. Never thought about crystal meth though. Thanks Andrew.

[@cseivard]

Just Brilliant. I shopped for every subject.

[@shanephillips8735]

I didn't have the guy that pushed me down the watch rabbit hole with the D.Dornbluth video doing a video on Aliexpress watches on my 2024 bingo card

[@chetanjoshi5631]

Rolex's groundbreaking innovation has set a new standard in the industry = Kindly consider changing my name to reflect my innovative nature.

[@etebol]

Octopus Kraken is a homage for the modern day FF Blancpain. FYI

[@eflizotte]

Logan Sargent joke… very nice

[@billandben5998]

Best Daytona homage is a sugess without a doubt

[@eguchitietgen]

I have never been disappointed since I became a customer of MAMACOO. Their watches are of exceptional quality.

[@KeepingWatchUK]

Really, an alternative to the thing you REALLY want is not an alternative at all. But rather a waste of money.

[@thegorn]

Man you gotta lighten up, and rock a "tactical frog" on your wrist. 🐸

[@p.martinez1861]

Wasting 10k on a watch is not a waste of money?!?

[@Brynn-be9zr]

There’s a lot of things I might really want that I can’t or won’t justify financially or morally.

[@DadeMurphie]

It's insane to offer up a cheap sub homage and it not be from San Martin.

[@alwayspooh1588]

As robust as R Kelly's defence!!!!! Andrew, you kill me!!!!!

[@johngillis7736]

"Cartier takes notes..."😂💯