10 Incredible Hidden Gem Enthusiast Watches

Today we take a look at 10 Affordable Underrated Watches Enthusiasts Should Know.
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[@dannysimenauer5745]

I just discovered your channel and enjoy the content of this video. I am a value collector and this content focuses on great watches at a great price, and NOT MADE in Chia. Great job!

[@hamid.1853]

All of them were nice...I had my Alba digital watch in 1991...it is also subsidery of Seiko...one cannot get away with seiko...it is omnipresent

[@andreleverettejr3747]

Bulova gets overlooked because they make alot of gaudy watches that are always too big too often. But when they get it right they do overperform

[@hudldevice1092]

Exactly. The watches Bulova makes that are influenced by its massive back catalogue from the fifties, sixties and seventies tend to be great; but almost any new design released is oversize and very 'bling'. Those high beat movements are great, though - I have the Lunar Pilot and love it.

[@andreleverettejr3747]

@@hudldevice1092 I was just about to mention the lunar pilot I'm going to wait for the 43mm case that's the max for a pilots watch for me I've been wanting one forever. The accutron line and the frank sinatra lines are the others that I like from them too

[@hudldevice1092]

@@andreleverettejr3747 It is a big watch, but it really doesn't bother me like other larger watches do - I guess it's the design and the fact that 'pilot' chronographs are usually a bit 'oversize'. I do think it's a good move to make a smaller version, though - I may very well have gone for the 43mm if it had been available when I bought mine. Great watch. The Accutron line is cool and, yes, those Frank Sinatra watches are pretty stylish dress watches.

[@stasiekinsey9333]

I have a very non gaudy Bulova titanium it's very understated. Just a good watch

[@panhakhoun237]

@@hudldevice1092 😊😊

[@theshadowman1398]

Still going with a Hamilton for my field watch, the bronze variant. An absolute thing of beauty

[@garythomas3150]

Agree on the CW Sealander.

[@hsalajr]

Wat a great review! And what a great search! I practically want all of them!

[@KB-vf4gz]

Great video dude. I love Value Prop videos thank you.

[@Haroldnca]

Any idea where I can find that Tissot you showed in your video? I can't find it anywhere.

[@fossilimprint2954]

Appreciate hidden gems, thank you.

[@StarkestryP]

First time watching, you just popped up on my feed. Very engaging and great info, thanks much!

[@TopTierTicker]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Brandsborg]

Great video, you highlighted some watches I find very interesting. 👍

[@TopTierTicker]

Glad you like them!

[@megasoid]

I own the Laco you showed. Nice watch and slept on by many. Thanks for a straightforward review.

[@TopTierTicker]

Thanks for watching!

[@karlsenula9495]

I have the German made Aristo 3H80 Type B Flieger but the Laco Aachen would be my next step up flieger. I'm definitely more of a Type B guy than the Type A.

[@rapedbath]

Could you cover more spinnaker watches? Not much on them on YT

[@sweetcorn1968]

The Spinnaker gets my vote. What a sweet, sweet looking watch.

[@rickseconds7676]

I like the Boldr very much.

[@malarktaful]

Another belter - glad I've subscribed 👍

[@TopTierTicker]

Welcome aboard!

[@antonyoantonyo7005]

Sizes are important !

[@MrJonfaircloth]

Thanks for bringing these models to light. It gets old seeing the same models over and over here on this platform and in the wild. As for someone that doesn't like having the same watch as everyone else, this video is a breath of fresh air. Cheers

[@TopTierTicker]

Welcome to the Top Tier Ticker channel, that's what I try and do here! I'd recommend checking out my recent '10 Hidden Gem' videos! if you're after under the radar watches, then you'll be happy!

[@Quantum_Conundrum]

Links? Price? Atleast the full model name in the video.

[@be5952]

Yes, I second this! This is a huge oversight in this video. Especially when the video maker quotes prices so confidently. After watching other watch channels' videos where they've quoted prices, I've checked afterward *and found mistakes / variances in price of up to 80%* (usually more expensive) compared to their quoted prices in their videos.

[@harikrishnanas7179]

Can you tell the serial number of that Tissot automatic III?

[@hunterda13]

Great video, definitely some brands I haven't considered I want to check out. It would be helpful if you could list the watches mentioned in the description as well. Thanks

[@TopTierTicker]

Noted!

[@serenityinside1]

Absolute mystery as to why he hadn’t tbh - head scratcher 🙄

[@nchance1]

Great video, this is the second video (props to TGV first) for recommending Bulova watches. I own three and intend to own more.

[@TopTierTicker]

Indeed, the GOAT TGV was the one who introduced me to bulova a few years back and I've been loving them ever since. Thanks for watching!

[@ricardodiaz6187]

I’m up to about 10 watches now. Nothing really over $500. Seiko, Bulova, Timex, MWC to name a few. My 70’s era timex electric is one of my favs. I’m looking for a current release now…

[@Wayne_Design]

Great one! Every video constantly better than the last. As a brand new enthusiast, falling through the rabbit hole, I appreciate your non/biased take. …and the analogies are hilarious!

[@TopTierTicker]

Great to hear! Welcome to the illness that is watch collecting! Lots of fun ahead :)

[@Wayne_Design]

@@TopTierTicker fun and spending linseed! :) thanks again, great channel!

[@speaklowww5747]

love the look and vibe of the boldr

[@TopTierTicker]

Me too! Great watch

[@craiganderson-jones4916]

I have a boldr field medic and am suitably impressed

[@joeltroughton3021]

Link to the spinnaker

[@danielfrancis3660]

I have 2 Christopher Ward watches and a Bel Canto on order. Seriously underrated.

[@TopTierTicker]

Proper watch brand that deserves more respect. Thank you for watching!

[@mmadmic]

I've a Bulova Accutron from 1965, still perfectly accurate.

[@valiantabello]

Never heard of Zeppelin. This was a great video, thank you!

[@TopTierTicker]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MohammadUmais]

nice videos , could you please include the retail prices of the watches aswell thanks

[@serenityinside1]

Exactly!

[@karlsenula9495]

Phoibos is another lovely brand as is Stratton.

[@richmondtwumbarimah1878]

I'm following you just coz you're a United fan.

[@TopTierTicker]

United ❤️

[@craiganderson-jones4916]

I have an orient president day date with the sapphire crystal markers. For the £220 I paid, it was an absolute bargain!

[@TopTierTicker]

Looks lovely that watch! Enjoy!

[@samuelmedina6699]

Amazing video

[@TopTierTicker]

Thanks for the visit

[@djPhonc]

Which reference number is that Bulova? There’s so many Precisionists 😊

[@ge48421]

96B158. Also take a look at 98B267 (gold tone) and 96B257 (blue), the dials are simpler but they have better water resistance. I have the blue one, great for the price.

[@MrJeepCanada]

I own 2 watches in around 250$ range the rest of my collection are watches that look expensive but are under 40$ or less. I don't care if they tell time bad or break just art for me.

[@neala.3837]

I like that Spinnaker Cahill, but the ones on the Spinnaker site don’t look the same. Not even the font… is it current?

[@TopTierTicker]

Currently out of stock on their official website. But keep an eye out, I actually picked mine up on ebay for just over $100 as a second hand watch and it's in stunning condition

[@williammoskovitz7772]

What Spinaker watch is shown in your video as I don't see it on their web site ?

[@TopTierTicker]

Spinnaker Cahill Mid-Size admiral blue ✅

[@williammoskovitz7772]

@@TopTierTicker Thanks

[@asherjgriffin]

The Spinnake and Boldr look great

[@TopTierTicker]

Two very good watches!

[@TheSara200424]

I like the list I'm still not spent on Timex they for the longest time built just junk and it's going to be a while before I put anything from them in my collection

[@nelsonraposo6708]

What is the reference number for the Tissot? Can't seem to find it

[@TopTierTicker]

I have a full review of it on my channel called 'The rolex president killer' check it out

[@be5952]

@@TopTierTicker *_BZZZZZZTT_* Wrong answer. You should have, at minimum, included extended time, clear watch model titles and model numbers on the screen while expounding on each one. Better would be to do the above, *_and_* make a proper list below the video. Big fail in an otherwise good video.

[@serenityinside1]

@@be5952utterly agree! Whipped through them at a canter with no info - to me came across as a ‘ paid for’ sakes pitch for these watches ie promotion, I’m afraid.

[@VMPhilosophy]

I love my Spinnaker Cahill

[@TopTierTicker]

Such a good watch!

[@dukirps]

Christopher Ward have gone through 3 logos in the past few years. They just can’t seem to pick one that looks good either 😅 imo of course

[@TopTierTicker]

Hahaha very true. I quite like the one on this watch though

[@jayr8600]

Nice collection of watches, those are definitely watches to start a watch collection either for yourselves or to give to someone who’s interested in watches but doesn’t know where to start. CW has got my attention, just recieved an email to pre-order a C1 Belcanto… but they are a bit too expensive for me at the moment.

[@TopTierTicker]

The Bel Canto is just another massive achievement by CW. They've been doing such amazing things for years now. Thank you for watching Jay, I appreciate your viewership 🙏

[@kiwicory100]

I love “qwatz” watches!!!!

[@TopTierTicker]

You mocking my northern accent? 😂

[@lou_spencer]

Make best videos man 💯

[@fredatlas4396]

Bulova is owned by Citizen, I understand they took them over some time ago now. And Bulova are using citizen movements in their watches

[@TopTierTicker]

The accutron technology is developed and manufactured by bulova. They was producing it way before the citizen takeover.

[@AusMedic89]

hate Quartz? sounds like you've watched too many other YT channels and formed your opinion on theirs. Automatic is mesmorising but Quartz is superior to quartz in timekeeping and value for money. Good shouts on the Expedition North and Sealander, both very underrated watches and the Sealander is my daily. Also props for omitting the Orient Bambino.

[@TopTierTicker]

Unfortunately it's my own opinion. Using the word hate was a little dramatic from me admittedly. But one thing I absolutely do hate is when the seconds hand doesn't hit the marker. It kills my enjoyment of a watch. That being said, I absolutely love digital casios, any quartz without a running seconds. Or just a quartz piece that actually hits the markers. However because you can never guarantee this, I tend to stay away from them and go automatics.

[@AusMedic89]

@@TopTierTicker each to their own, I personally think that quartz is unfairly treated on YT by the watch community but has great offerings, one watch that didn't leave my wrist for months even when I have a Squale Y1545 20ATMOS is Casio Edifice EFV100D-1A. Such a great watch for the money.

[@ge48421]

@@TopTierTicker I don't know what bothers me more, a quartz watch whose second hand does not hit the indices, or a mechanical one that drifts a minute per week or more ("you have one job..."). There are plenty of quartz watches that have no trouble hitting the indices, it's not an inherent feature of the technology, it's what you get when you put a cheap movement in a watch, and/or when the dial is not centered perfectly (I'm talking about you, Seiko). If a watch has a small seconds subdial the problem becomes far less visible if it even exists (the mass that has to be moved is much smaller). These quartz watches in my collection (ones that have central second hands) hit the markers: - a Dan Henry 1975 37mm skin diver, which has a 4 beat/second Seiko/TMI VH31 mecha-quartz movement. - the Casio Oceanus OCW-T200S - a Grand Seiko GMT using the high accuracy 9F86 quartz movement, but I would not call this watch "affordable" - the Citizen Nighthawk BJ7000-52E

[@rpow6861]

When i was growing up my dad always wore his Bulova so therefore the brand is kinda special to me. my dads Bulova is my favourite watch in my collection and it doesn't even work anymore.

[@jerrypanela]

No Orient, Alba?

[@nofx7058]

hey seikos are good

[@TopTierTicker]

Haha I know! I own two. But everyone recommends Seiko so I wanted to offer something else

[@simonzinc-trumpetharris852]

Bulova precision watches eat batteries. Eating baked beans for dinner is why I can afford watches!

[@TopTierTicker]

They certainly don't compare to the 10 years of some casios thats for sure. Me too! beans on toast is elite.

[@rizkifaskia6108]

❤

[@cosmodoc]

I think the Furlan Marri is overrated rather than underrated. The Dan Henry 1939 is much better value!

[@TopTierTicker]

There's just a few things I think Ferlan Marri do very well. Great unboxing experience. Focused design language. Great colour combinations. Feels like a watch made just for watch enthusiasts. I think the limited releases make the watch seem overhyped but I like where the brand is heading.

[@cosmodoc]

@@TopTierTicker I like that about it as well, it still overpriced though..

[@Korowiow_vel_Panajew]

​@@cosmodoc And Rolex is a bargain xD Every single thing you buy is overpriced, it's called margin.

[@cosmodoc]

@@Korowiow_vel_Panajew margins are very different for different brands!

[@Korowiow_vel_Panajew]

@@cosmodoc Yeah, and since people buy it I have a bad news for you - people apparently think it’s not overpriced.

[@sebastianwar7936]

You have a strange definition of 'affordable'. Furlan starts at $850 upwards... that's hardly "affordable".. =)

[@TopTierTicker]

They are £500. Which is the upper limit of what I consider affordable. If this is not affordable for you, there's 9 other picks that are cheaper.

[@SevenDeMagnus]

I think when it comes to collecting (not always) most of the time, quality vs. quantity is the best way to go. I think from the expense of 12 kind sof affordable for the rest of the world watches like Seiko (not 3rd world ones, Seikos would be a kind of luxury, a 3 to 1 month's wage at minimum wage depending on province and without eating or paying other bills), it'd best to just save that up for a brand that's close to the trinity of Patek Philippe (their world time in gold is the only beautiful one, the one with roman numerals, it's not really the Calatrava or the Nautilus), Vacheron Constantin (Patrimony is the only beautiful one aside from the really complicated pieces), Audemars (Royal Oak isn't really that good looking) & Jaeger-LeCoultre which should be part of the trinity, that's not a Rolex (dive watch look is extremely overdone- manking shouldn't be stuck with that as the most popular watch design form factor) likes to have like the cool Omega Speedmaster (2nd tier like Rolex from the watch trinity). I'm not sure about quartz and electrified (only Cartier has that heritage that's still luxury but it's better to still have the mechanical Cartier), we might as well just use our iPhones which we all have all the time- it's most accurate, it has a built-in atomic clock watch coz' it's synced to one (atomic clock in a space satellite based). X-D Patience is key in getting that 2nd tier brand which will reduce purchase regrets if lower than 2nd tier (later one can go below 2nd tier for fun- which included fashion watches and Swatch which I owned before, they broke and I guess disposable adding to the pollution but they were fun), patience in saving (since grade school or when one has the allowance including cash gifts). God bless, Rev. 21:4

[@serenityinside1]

Whaat ? 🙄

[@SevenDeMagnus]

@@serenityinside1 Just a bit of a different reply and take on things for a change- a kind of philosophical angle :-)

[@karanbeniwal8840]

thought you were making a lot of sense, then you said manchester united

[@leifharaldlongbeardiii861]

Jesees christ thats a lot of shitter watches . the sinn is ok as a beater watch

[@jazzman5598]

WASTE of dial space. A VK 67 will run a 12 hour totalizer rather than a WORTHLESS spelunking/space walking 24 hr. dial. WHY??? I will NEVER buy a watch with this less than WORTHLESS feature.

[@TopTierTicker]

I've personally never needed to time anything longer than an hour. I use a chrono for timing cooking, that's about it. As for the 24hr indicator, I agree it is completely useless. However the movement allows watches to be bicompax which always looks better in my opinion.

[@rpow6861]

"steak and BJ day" HAHAHA!! i love to wear a dress watch with my boots, denim, and leather jacket.

[@TopTierTicker]

Love that!