3 Watch Collection for Less Than a Rolex Submariner | Watchfinder & Co.

A time-only, non-date Rolex Submariner in steel will cost you, today, £5,450. You don’t need me to tell you that this is a sizeable amount of money-enough to start wondering if it’s worth getting several cheaper watches instead. Is it possible to get a varied, three-watch collection of high-quality watches for the budget? Well, we’ve certainly had a go; here it is, a three-watch collection for less than the price of an entry level Submariner.
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Ball Engineer Master II Diver DM1020A
Frederique Constant Slimline FC-306G4S6B3
Junghans Meister Telemeter Chronoscope 027/3381.44
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[@hakimhakimo9839]

What do think of tissot

[@kailen98]

That Ball diver is pretty awesome!

[@haydenbrayton]

I agree the tritium is awesome!

[@antonhallergren588]

Ball is up there with Tudor, omega, Rolex and Breitling

[@jdstarek]

Ball makes rock solid, beautiful watches. Ball and Oris are both hard to beat at the price point. I think anyone getting into the watch hobby would be smart to go the 'three options' route. A sub just doesn't look appropriate in many instances (I don't like a diver with a suit). Getting three entry level pieces allows for flexibility without inflating the budget (whilst still allowing one to experience 'luxury' watches). As one's budget increases, and one discovers what type of pieces get the most wrist time, one can decide to replace and upgrade as appropriate (I often find that the shoes, jacket, watch, etc. I wear most often are not the ones I anticipated wearing most when they were purchased). I love dress watches, but as I never have occasion to wear one (I work in high tech in CA), I've never purchased one. So what I do have is a collection of divers, vintage inspired military and pilots watches that have gotten increasingly sophisticated over time. I feel bad that I have nearly a dozen sports watches and nothing to wear to a wedding, but I simply never wear a dress watch and know that even if I dropped $10K on a JLC Master, I'd likely not wear it.

[@savvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvva]

The quality of this channel is absolutely incredible! Top notch camera work, great voice over and very informative. Please, keep it coming sir!

[@mb-watches]

Interesting picks, I have to say. Mine would be a Sinn 103 St with hesalite crystal, as Diver a Oris Aquis 39 in matt black and as Dresswatch the Nomos Club Campus with Saphire case back and the in-house alpha movement.

[@jabeju4392]

great choices

[@bermchasin]

yeah I was thinking those.. but I ended up getting a Lige chronometer in full stainless steel with water resistant case back

[@litesaber54yi3]

Ive had my Ball for 10 years and I love love LOVE it. The lume is awesome

[@Yaniv.C]

Great article. The Junghans is truly an underrated piece and a perfect example of Bauhaus style

[@BigDutchKingTut]

I like your videos..just began watching your channel. You seem very genuine, also seem to appreciate all watches for the quality and craftsmanship they all have the potential to bring! Great content, video quality and production. New sub.

[@QuickQuips]

I think a Seiko Tuna or a Sinn would be a better tool watch. And the Max Bil series for minimalist and dressy.

[@WatchGeek]

A great video that makes you question values. Also a great selection of watches, with that Junghans taking the cake, I don't know if it's the way you filmed it, but those details really make it punch way above its category 😛

[@jackforgach1637]

I own this Junghans in silver. I have to say, the way it is filmed only shows the exceptional detail that unfortunately my tired eyes cannot see. Thanks Watchfinder for and great video.

[@supremegalacticcommander2783]

The Rolex Submariner always makes me think of the sales/marketing guy that's desperately trying to tell you he has "made it", but actually knows very little about watches. I like that Junghans one very much. If I had to have a Rolex, I'd go with an Oyster Perpetual Datejust with a nice fluted bezel. A much more interesting Rolex in my opinion.Or I'd get an IWC Ingenieur. Great video as always. Thank you.

[@antonhallergren588]

Ball marvelight or sinn 556

[@melody3741]

It's funny because it's a great watch and very durable and very accurate but nobody knows or cares about that lmao

[@aries8536]

@@melody3741 it's cos of the change of form though, back in the day a sub was a worker's watch and was affordable, people didn't flex they had one. Nowadays it's a luxury trinket, sometimes made of precious metals such as white gold.

[@canalwest]

Excellent. We need more of these two watch or three watch collection videos. I wud have preferred a Frederique Constant slimline on a leather strap. I loved the Ball with the Tritium tubes. They say these last for almost 25 years. My 3 watch collection wud be a Grand Seiko Spring Drive SBGA029, a Longines Heritage 1935 and a Tudor Black Bay. Keep up the good work!!!

[@mo5319]

This video inspired me to buy the Junghans

[@rypaz87]

I am right on the edge of doing the same... although I just picked up a German watch from Stowa (Flieger Klassik 40) in August. What say you, is the Junghans worth it?

[@64wing]

Mohammed, perhaps you could review the Junghans for us? 😊

[@gustavobroglio5873]

Check out the Max Bill series! They are perfect!

[@barfymann362]

@@gustavobroglio5873 They truly are. Just booked my LE Junghans Max Bill Chronoscope. :)

[@Adamgvc]

The acrylic part is the only thing I dont like about the Junghans. Other acrylic crystals I own scratch rather easy.

[@jannikmeissner]

Great Video! I just bought a Nomos Tangente which would fit well into this category as well. Especially because with just a change of straps it can be a Werkbund Design dress watch and a casual watch, all in one.

[@shawnkhan2901]

Love the premise of this video. Great presentation. Agree with your selection of the Ball Engineer Master II Diver, a very underrated brand. I'm not big on Frederique Constant. That Junghans piece is very undercover choice, I'm a fan.

[@publiusvelocitor4668]

Nice choices. Very practical and thoughtful video. Thanks!

[@bigpops74]

Wow. £5500 for a no date sub. When I got into watches they were under £2K. If I had £5500 for watches, I'd probably get a Tudor Black bay of some kind, and a 2011 Seamaster 300, in black with the wave dial Best. Seamaster. Ever

[@plamen2110]

Excellent point and choices. I think I might do the same.

[@ZCT808]

Yeah, and I just met an old person in California who bought a nice house in San Diego for $95K.

[@nolanolivier6791]

Oooh... sweet choices!

[@pandabearguy1]

Ive seen 116610s go for 10,000 British Pounds Sterling. You can buy a VC Overseas gen 2 for that

[@filipbeguile]

"That wouldn't so much break the budget as it would nuke it from orbit" - kudos for this wording, well done on the script, well done indeed. A sublimely splendid channel, and quite interesting picks, especially the Ball piece. However, there should be a Nomos there; in my opinion a better value for a dress watch than F.C.

[@kevinkrishna9185]

Great video and recommendations, absolutely love the work your channel does. Thumbs up!!!

[@Ayosubzero]

The presentation of your videos is always informative and classy. Can you do a video on really, really affordable watches, like the Casio Duro etc?

[@antoinedelagedeluget3386]

Very interesting choice!Thanks for your nice and relevant work.

[@wookyoftheyear]

I would reconsider the Junghans, simply because the chronograph module will probably be prohibitively expensive to service or repair should something go wrong. There are plenty of watches using the Valjoux 7750 (or Sellita variant) that would be much easier to get serviced in the long term.

[@ishanjoshi1350]

Beautiful video again! Can you please review high end quartz watches like the Grand Seiko 9f/spring drive, Citizen eco drive one, casio g-shock,(the higher end models), bulova accutron etc ?

[@veerpatel4009]

What model is the camera that’s always on the table?

[@jannovotny9630]

Well, not a bad selection, but I'd go with Seiko diver, SBDC053, Nomos Orion 35 as a dress piece and the "new" Longines big eye chronograph. All of that for under, £5000 retail so you left with spare change for a beater g shock and service cost for a few years. Just my 2 cents:)

[@AbdulHameed-jf4td]

Excellent collection ! Read my mind ...You also get a japanese, german and a swiss watch with that collection

[@johnflano]

It would be nice to see a review of the Junghans Max Bill Chronoscope

[@JonOlaivar]

The subdials on the Junghans are very similar to the subdials on my vintage Junghans alarm clock. Neat!

[@peterszulczewski9804]

I am looking for a dress watch for something in the range of 3500 Euro. I was thinking about Zenith Elite, but the last years model seems a bit too small for me. Not sure what to pick

[@KillakhanOne]

Oh , how much you have progressed! How much you`ve learned , love your channel!

[@Aramis7]

Great selection. The Junghans is stunning!

[@Bambi851]

Nice video. I went through the same process. In the end, instead of the Rolex, I got a Bremont S301 and an Eterna Kontiki Bronze Le.

[@LY3355]

Hello watchfinder, Would you ever do a vintage Longines? Maybe a 13ZN or a 30L??? And how about GP? To answer the question you posed? For myself I prefer One good One than 3. However, I think other choices can be a Tudor, a modern Longines, a GS, an Oris, and a Montblanc. The decision of which to pick as dive, dress, and chrono can very depending on taste. Great alternatives and video!! Always great.

[@asikbanget5041]

I really love the Junghans. I thought they only make grandfather clocks

[@selespeed3]

I have that exact model Ball master diver since 2009. It’s a damn good tool watch. I wear it daily to swim play badminton. Superb reliability till this day. HAs never been serviced.

[@GBeast2000]

Great video as usual. How about a video covering the types of watches that can make up your collection i.e. dress watch, divers watch, etc?

[@markreihl7742]

I'll take the three. I really enjoy your Vlog. Thanks!

[@kacperuminski1547]

The Tissot Visodate is plenty enough for me.

[@bimlocsin2707]

Nice 3 watch combination, I’ll take it. Thanks

[@zaheedhasib]

I just don't get it, you show some watch to buy, I follow the link and then that watch is nowhere to be found in the link provided, what's missing?

[@TheRausing1]

I really like that ball. One of my first ever watches was a Lumi-knox, which sold itself on it’s tritium tube lighting. It’s a fantastic technology. Stays extremely, shockingly bright all night long. I wish more watches used tritium.

[@Peter-tc3ep]

I’d buy a nomos dress and a Sinn or IWC for a sport watch. The Junghans watch is very nice though, I’ve only heard of them for their more basic Max Bill watches, definitely going to have to check out that retro chrono.

[@dogg9949]

Had same choice. Went for pelagos (eta), black bay noir (eta) and speedmaster moonwatch. Covers most bases and I don’t get bored.

[@DjCap233]

I would love to see a comparison between the starter flyback chronograph from federique constant and the end game flyback chronograph (datograph) from A lange & Söhne. Would be an amazing comparison don’t you think?

[@elliottaxinn7132]

I would definitely take the three-watch collection. I love Ball watches and hope to have one someday.

[@maxs.6743]

The Junghans looks amazing :)))

[@claudyfocan731]

Omega Speedmaster, except for the diving thing it does everything. Can be dressed up with a leather strap, is thin enough, has chronometer and is relatively tough and pretty reliable

[@dianewomble527]

I once owned a ladies Rolex Yacht Master and mechanically I didn't like it. I later bought a Ball Midsize Hydrocarbon and I love it.

[@thejohnson9204]

What exactly "mechanically" did you not like about it???

[@Moonlightkiller003]

Great video and very nice choices! I've gone for a Stowa Marine Classic lately that nicely compliments my Christopher Ward C60. I just cant justify my dream watch (Seamaster Planet Ocean) yet. And at the same time i feel like Rolex is asking to much for most of their watches...

[@ivanientile1041]

Love your videos. I would like to see a Squale reviewed. Thanks.

[@briancoish1695]

I'll go with the 3. Nice choices Sir.

[@GonkOrange]

Great video. Loved the junghans.

[@AX7razor]

Thank you for making videos that is more focused on the budget of an average man.

[@panagiotistsiverdis]

As always this is an outstanding video!!! I would like to see a video made for people who are new to the world of holology and are interested in buying a mechanical watch around $1000-1500... Can you do such a video please?!

[@Sool101]

Panagiotis Tsiverdis there is another great channel for those. I love both channels, the other is... urban ;)

[@christianmalone1857]

Yes please check out The Urban Gentry on youtube, a fantastic man who knows a great deal

[@g-shack3655]

@@christianmalone1857 he's stuffy.

[@christianmalone1857]

@@g-shack3655 lol he can be, a tad bit

[@xxxKoMaNdOsIkxxx]

If I want to learn about watches and how to pick a good watch to good occasion or clothing. Where do I read about this? Is there any book where I could learn. You show some real knowledge on these videos, I was thinking if I could learn something too.

[@dzikijohnny]

Looking at Ball’s there were two of them I really liked. Diver and Aviation looked grand and they had a titanium that I liked.

[@Bneal420]

Excellent choices !

[@peterc9806]

I have the Ball Taiwan Limited edition, which shares the same case as the one shown in the video. I must say, the case quality, especially the thread of the crown, does not come close to the Rolex Sub. I have a 16610 in my possession as well and over the course of 10 years, never had any issue with screwing/unscrewing the crown, but the Ball watch, I had to return the watch to the shop for repair because of bad threads in the crown, it will always get stuck half way in and it will work fine for a while after repair but ultimately resulting in the same issue. So if you are going to get 3 cheaper watches, I suggest everyone to just save their money and get a Rolex.

[@vegass04]

I bought a new SKX a few years ago and all I ever heard was that Seiko has a killer luminescence paint that last for hours. I ended up completely disappointed when I realised I couldn't tell time in the dark after about an hour. This Ball with tritium tubes seems awesome.. Although I still love my SKX..

[@foxxygearreviews7754]

Could go Marathon GSAR, Oris chronograph, and Tag Carrera dress watch. I’m a fan of Ball though - love the Duck’s Unlimited titanium one. Just not crazy about the strap.

[@palaublue8850]

Very interesting episode. Can I suggest you think about some audience participation and ask for recommendations for three watch collections?

[@syedmohdgulamasghar8809]

Nice , keep on exploring . Good for sharing your experience . Take care .

[@kartickgrover]

Hey Watchfinder, greetings from India. I’ve enjoyed your videos a lot since many months but never really commented as most watches are way more expensive than my budgets or not available here locally. Nevertheless, a shout out to you for the quality of stuff that you put out!! Absolutely spot on production and man those macro clips are drool worthy!! Congratulations on the great work. Would love to know what macro lens do you use. Cheers, Kartick

[@alanfernandes77]

Awesome presentation 👌

[@AeroFlip]

Could you make a video about or at least information about TISSOT T109.407.17.032.00 . Because i can't find information on their website. Even this particular watch not on their catalogue list.

[@MrPINKFL0YD]

Has there been any further Zeitwerks produced?

[@jean-paulrenaud6329]

A Seiko Marinemaster 300m, a Tudor Heritage Chrono and a Hamilton Intramatic. I think I might be a little over budget, but that would be my three watch collection instead of a Sub. Very nice video.

[@Michael-4]

I very well thought out and not obvious selection. Mine would be more obvious. A MM300, Speedy and a Nomos Tangente.

[@scottrivkin3307]

Interesting Choices...respectable...but with so many options out there I would do something like this....Dive Watch/Tool watch: Sinn U2 EZM 5, Hamilton Jazzmaster GMT Worldtimer H32605581, Edox Grand Ocean Chronograph Automatic

[@legendus1159]

such a great mini collection.. great job.. realy like the bell

[@DanielSantos-ym8vd]

That Junghans and Ball are absolutely stunning.

[@johnnychung4020]

Good picks, all 3 are very interesting watches.

[@alfredorivera4150]

I think that a good trio would be a Hamilton khaki chronograph, an Oris aquis depth gauge, and a Rado ultra thin quartz in ceramic Great video!

[@tubetop123]

Ball is awesome. I have the Hydrocarbon Classic III

[@motownazn]

@4:42 Can anyone tell me what is being referred to by the "hidden deployment clasp"? Is it just me or is it not actually hidden, and very plain to see?

[@drakeybabe]

where can i get this Ball from? do they still make it??

[@JadeGeminiM390]

My dream team is a Oris Aquis 39.5mm diver, that beautiful Junhans Chrono, and Victorinox Airboss mechanical.

[@tomkhong9828]

The Junghans is gorgeous. Great review

[@TheCharlesAtoz]

Every detail worth showing. Show don’t tell as a fine art.

[@daveho852]

absolutely wonderful choices to me!! love all three ... seriously considering :D

[@khaireddinekhmiri2334]

If its possible a review for seiko diver sbdc 061 sarb 033 and alpiniste. And

[@20thcenturyboy85]

Great choices. All good in their own way.

[@riseuplight]

Very very nice selections

[@sunnyluthra825]

Can u suggest me about bernard h mayer watches are they really good

[@tvs5862]

I'd go quality second hand... Something like: Speedy Professional Tin Tin Connie Pie Pan (cal 550's)/Cartier Tank Automatic Junghans Max Bill Chronoscope. I know there is no diver in this but it's getting harder to find affordable versions of these watches and soon they will all be to expensive to find. If you want a cool diver there are tonnes out there, the Sinn 103 St Sa BE Limited Edition is a banger, so is the Brietling Super Ocean A73310. ALSO! Don't forget all the awesome solid gold 70's & 80's dress watches!! I saw the most pretty AUDEMARS PIGUET and a ridiculous VACHERON CONSTANTIN on an auction site yesterday, both around the $2,000 - $2,500 mark if I had the cash I'd have got both without a second thought.

[@rtomson]

Dress watch should come on leather of course (obviously I know you can change this easily, but it will also save $ on the watch), but it's a great watch choice. Drop the Ball, pickup an Oris or similar. The production quality of these is through the roof. Love your videos!

[@WrongTimeWatch]

Great choices. I was not aware of any of these watches before your video. I am however familiar with the brands. I love the look of acrylic, but I am afraid of scratching it.

[@dmitrybelyakov]

Don't worry about it. I have a speedy as a daily beater and only scratched it a few times. When that happened i just polished the scratches out with my tshirt. Replacing the crystal also not gonna cost you a fortune. So totally worth it - it's very nice and warm.

[@vparikh08]

My collection is Omega Seamaster 300, Omega Speedmaster Professional, Nomos Tangente. Done.

[@alfonsoluisalfaromarroquin4958]

Great vid! Great aproach!! Great selección of watches!!! But for me; Less is more and I ‘d keep my Hulk for every ocasión!

[@xtremedriverz1766]

My favourite dress watch would be Hamilton Intra Matic, which carries eta 2892 and you can find em for less than £600

[@AbdulRWatches]

I had the same dilemme when i was buying my first luxury watch, i wanted to get the submariner, but i got a Tudor Black Bay Heritage and a Rolex DateJust for the price, best decision i made, great watch collect for that price, great video, but i would get the Sinn 103 Chrono instead of the Junghans.

[@thefreshestprince89]

I know it's a bit short sighted but I can't bring myself to spend money on an automatic watch without a running seconds hand. I love staring at my watches and watching the smooth sweeping seconds and being reminded of the craftsmanship at play.

[@morgan97475]

Nice choices. If I were to go with only 3 watches, one would have to be a Casio/ G-Shock. Those make perfect beater watches. The dress watch would be my dad's 1954 Rolex, which leaves only a daily wear. Help me out here.....far too many to choose from.

[@funkypotamus]

Incredible videos!

[@jonnieinbangkok]

For the dress watch, I would swap out the Constant for something from the Montblanc Heritage line...maybe the Chronomètrie Automatic or Chronomètrie Ultra Slim for about the same money.

[@trieunguyen5897]

just got the Junghans Miester Telemeter silver dial, It the best design i ever seen on the watch. The acrylic crystal make this watch work. I think the sapphire crystal would make the watch too modern, and it lost the vintage feel of it. Now i would like to add the black dial one too,, "sigh" ..its never end ..

[@PK-nn3sx]

I'll take a IWC instead of Rolex as well as A Lange & Söhne instead of Patek. If I only must pick one with a sensible budget then a Grand Seiko will suffice any given day.

[@toothy3637]

Bit of a push but you can't get a discount on a sub whereas you could on these. Nomos Club, Longines Legend Diver and Omega Speedmaster Pro would be around the £5400 mark after haggling. Nothing wrong with those in the video but I think these three would be a great rounded collection for sports, dress, diving, day/evening, smart/casual etc.

[@andrewd7586]

I love that Junghans!😍😎👍🏼

[@jdanielortega]

I hope you get to talk again about Ball, Junghans and Frederique Constant, Ball's history with railroads, Jungahans as a German entry level option, and Frederique Constant as one of the newest brands, deserve more than a Rolex comparison in my opinion.

[@gianni99999]

Id pick the MIDO Baroncelli III for the dresswatch, a true bargain

[@ZCT808]

Do you attend a lot of black tie events where any non-dress watch would be a life changing faux pas? Did you visit us in a time machine?