8 Watches that are Good Buys

These 8 watches are all over the map in terms of style, price and horology, but each one I think is a good buy.

[@Nobiggiesal]

Great choices here Bill. The Omega 321 was my latest acquisition last month, it’s an incredible piece, the movement is gorgeous..can’t t get enough. I would love a Daniel Roth next!

[@watchartsci]

Good choice, Big Sal! Leave some Daniel Roth watches for me, though! Take care, Bill

[@rcharm1378]

Congrats on the 321, indeed a great watch, not only with its historical importance but how the movement was reconstructed. I found the watch being too top heavy, but given its vintage/old 😅 design, its alright. Enjoy the watch.

[@HRM.H]

Other watches that i personally think are quite interesting are models with a movement from the Longines L990 movement family. It was at one point in time the thinnest full rotor automatic in the world! I managed to pick up a solid gold Longines Lindbergh, with the calibre 989, for only 800 usd.

[@watchartsci]

Wow! HRM, that is a good one. I have the Longines Ephémérides Solaires 5235, and it's been a gem to have. Take care, Bill

[@milkismurder]

Great roundup and reasons why they are good value, thanks Bill

[@watchartsci]

While irrational love of watches leads us on, M-i-M, we should have reasons for seeking what will make us happy with out choices. Take care, Bill

[@kaikeituri7990]

Once again, a good video from you Bill. Happy that you mentioned Roger Dubuis, I think they are exceptionally good and at the moment really under appreciated. I am looking for one more RD to my collection

[@watchartsci]

I'm always keeping an eye peeled for a good buy on a RD, Kai! Take care, Bill

[@wukillah]

Actually picking a endeavour tourbillon next week. Big fan of Moser, glad u put it in the list

[@watchartsci]

That is a beautiful watch Raph! Take care, Bill

[@TTT-1961.]

The Omega Speedmaster and the Seamaster 300 are both great values and wonderful all purpose watches. A lesser known brand that I think is also a great value is the micro brand, Laine.

[@watchartsci]

Yes, TTT, Laine seems to be punching above its weight. Take care, Bill

[@pmimagery1295]

Thanks Bill. Great video as usual. I always learn so much from you, even though, many of the watches featured are outside my comfort zone! The DM02 temps me.

[@watchartsci]

Yes, as soon as they get back in stock, I think that the DM02 (or perhaps the DM03?) will do well. Take care, Bill

[@obesetuna3164]

Yet another interesting video Bill. For so little, the DuMoreau is a very attractive example of classical design. As for the some of the finest examples of watchmaking such as Daniel Roth, or Roger Dubuis. You would know better than I, but they really must be an excellent financial investment over time?

[@watchartsci]

You know me Tuna ... I could care less about financial investments with watches; however, like art, you can't go wrong with high quality watchmakers. Take care, Bill

[@mascaltzone7]

You were the first person that came to my mind when I saw the Bel Canto. Glad you are due for a grape beauty next spring.

[@watchartsci]

Hey Mascaltzone, I do like the C1 Bel Canto, but I have all of my watch money tied up elsewhere. I do like the purple one, though. Take care, Bill

[@ctdavis3277]

I like the design from Dumoreau, particularly the non-flipping numbers. Most brands flip the bottom three numbers, which may aid legibility but my typography brain twitches when I see it.

[@watchartsci]

There's nothing worse than have a typographer's brain twitched CT! Take care, Bill

[@framptonhendrix530]

Learning so much from you Bill! ✌️❤️🙏😇

[@watchartsci]

My pleasure Frampton! Take care, Bill

[@tomaszrejewski4952]

Congratulations on Great taste, sense of humor and view on horology. Thanks for the great insights ref. watch makers, materials and technology. What is your view on: - spring drive movements from seiko? - tourbillon from Omega. Can't wait for next reviews.

[@watchartsci]

Tomas, Spring drives represent brilliant technology, but then again it is a quartz watch. Tourbillons are pretty much the fix for pocket watches, but they are interesting. Take care, Bill

[@dscotp185]

Nice selection of watches discussed. Well done.

[@watchartsci]

Hey DP, thanks man! Take care, Bill

[@Hardjoe888]

Great list Bill. Great call on the watches presented today! The Moser: Yeah love the movement. So practical and gorgeous to daily it. Omega: Lots of history with the Cal 321 but I am not keen on this chrono watch with the black dial. Very under the radar but not special apart from the space expedition association Dumoreau: V v attractive. Great outcome from the project team. Version 1 was through Kickstarter. This one, Beautiful Piaget Polo: V good movement but the case is too close to the Patek Aquanaut. Great used prices though Bel Canto: Homerun. Totally original! Nice MG Atum: Yes...great modern classic watch. Sensibly priced for wonderful horology compared to what the new wave of independents are asking! Dan Roth: Finding it hard to find sensibly prices on these! His earlier pieces are more 'Daniel Roth', especially before Bulgari went all in Roger Dubois: Big babes. These older ones are gems, if it fits you. So many movements in the pieces, so must know what movement you're buying like what Bill always says! Too many watches. Take your pick! I may only add the Reverse in the mix or some pieces from the JLC Master series (slightly older stuff)...still good prices as JLC is charging more and more for new releases! The call made by you Bill, for instance on the Parmigiani 1950 in recent past too. Presently, no more BNIB 1950s at good prices! Stay safe all.

[@watchartsci]

Ardi, Daniel Roth Omegas and those he made before bought by Bvlgari ... but the Bvlgari Papillon is ... pas mal. Take care, Bill

[@stefanmariuslange9657]

Hi Bill, thank you again for your video. I always enjoy listening to you. I don't want to be disrespectful, but somehow it's like listening to your father's brother over a nice beer or cognac, who explains the world of watches to you and who you could listen to for hours because of his knowledge and who then uses this knowledge without arrogance passes on. Thanks a million and please keep it up.

[@watchartsci]

No disrespect there Stefan....especially the cognac part.😉 Take care, Bill

[@Wavewench]

Nice choices. HMoser continues to draw my eye.

[@watchartsci]

For a lot of reasons, CT, including they are an independent like AP and Patek. Take care, Bill

[@josephrajan2955]

Hi I am the first viewer of this content today I like your channel and learn a lot by watching Thanks . B Joseph

[@watchartsci]

Hey Joseph! Thanks man! Take care, Bill

[@paulw5397]

The Pioneer is a great watch- I am wearing my Funky Blue DLC one at the moment. It is a high horology watch you can wear anywhere including in the shower. My value picks are Kudoke and Garrick. Small production Artisan watches at what I feel are at the bargain basement end of the independents price range, these brands could easily charge much more for their watches and still sell out.

[@watchartsci]

Hi Paul, yes Kudoke is coming along. I like his #3 a lot with its triple track 3-arm hand. Take care, Bill

[@johnmaritaodonnell6493]

Well done Bill alway look forward to your thought, RD very under price for what you get

[@watchartsci]

My pleasure John. Take care, Bill

[@christianh7826]

Bill - First of all, I want to express how much I appreciate your KZbin channel. Your videos are not only highly informative but also convey a profound understanding of watches, especially when it comes to watch movements. Your knowledge has truly impressed me. Big big fan. Now, onto my question: I'm currently fascinated by the jumping hour complication, and I've come across the Breguet 3420, particularly in its limited version with the exquisite enamel dial from 1990ish. Together with the Patek jumping hour release a year earlier it seems to me a highly collectible piece in terms of importance that feels a bit „forgotten“ (no worries, not looking at dollar market value estimation etc just my excitement of the piece). Unfortunately, I couldn't find any information about the installed movement, except that it's a Breguet Caliber 562. Could you provide more details on this? I would be delighted to hear from you and thank you in advance for your expertise! Christian

[@watchartsci]

I spent a half a day trying to run down the Breguet 3420 and 562 ... found the same info you did, Christian. A Great Hunt! That jumping hour Breguet is a beauty but expensive. Sorry I was unable to help, but this is a fun project and mystery to solve; so I'll search some more! Take care, Bill

[@AbdulRWatches]

All of them would be perfect for any collection. I really like the Roger Dubius, and Daniel Roth but their prices are getting out of hand. I think anOrdain should be put in that list as well, as they make amazing watches for good price. I am currently holding off buying any watch so I can get ready for Lyrique N.3 :D

[@watchartsci]

Yes, anOrdain does make nice dials-known for the enamel ones. However, I really like their lacquer dials. Take care, Bill

[@cedshred1676]

You always find fun watches, Bill. I think Habring2 are still a good deal, although I’m not sure if their prices have gone up lately.

[@watchartsci]

Yes, Ced, I agree: the Habring2 is a gem in every way. Take care, Bill

[@DavidH-ve4fm]

Great video, Bill

[@watchartsci]

Thanks David! Take care, Bill

[@framptonhendrix530]

Christopher Ward's Bel Canto is a great watch

[@watchartsci]

Really amazing for the price-great horological creativity. Take care, Bill

[@fossilimprint2954]

Still learning.

[@watchartsci]

Actually, we all are Fossil. Take care, Bill

[@localheroEd]

As soon as the funds allow I’d love a Moser. I’ve started researching Laine, an aesthetic I think you’d also like Bill. Regards Ed

[@watchartsci]

I really like the Moser Streamliner and Heritage models. Take care, Bill

[@evandrooliveiradesouza9901]

The watch itself is great. I tried one recently and I was disappointed by the watch case, near the spring-bar. That "corner" and finishing dropped my purchasing appetite.

[@watchartsci]

Which one is that Evan? Take care, Bill

[@Yamayamauchiman]

I ordered the sky blue Bel Canto a couple of weeks ago and I'm having doubts if I made the right colour choice. I've never seen any picture or video of anyone wearing the new colours. Have you seen any, Bill? I'd hate to realize that my safe choice wasn't ideal, since I really love the watch and €4.5K is quite an investment. I'm leaning very hard towards calling CW and switching to purple, but don't want it to be too flashy either.

[@watchartsci]

I like sky blue Yamayamauchiman, but I have no idea how it looks on the Bel Canto. Let us know when you get it! Take care, Bill

[@eVoloArchitecture]

I like the sky blue color but didn't think it contrasted enough with the bridges- thus I ordered the black for max contrast.

[@rcharm1378]

Bill, great video😊 What do you think about the Grand Seiko White Birch? it won the GPHG best men’s watch award, has an interesting movement, hand polished case and great dial

[@watchartsci]

Hi Raymond, I'm not a big far of their 5Hz movement, but it's a good solid watch. Take care, Bill

[@colmfarrel4742]

​@@watchartsciMay I ask why you're not a big fan?

[@watchartsci]

@@colmfarrel4742 I prefer lower Hz to ease the stress on the parts and all of the top watchmakers use 18,000 and 21,600 so/hr

[@rcharm1378]

@@watchartsciHi Bill, haha, should have thought of that earlier 😊. My El Primero needed only 1 service in the last 20 years and has outperformed any other watches l have regardless of price, consistently running between 0 and +2 a day. That’s why I bought a green birch with the 5 Hz movement with dual impulse escapement, adjusted to 6, not 5 positions, and a GPHG winner with a relatively affordable price tag, worth a try for me. take care. Raymond

[@watchartsci]

@@rcharm1378 Should have thought of what earlier? Good for your EP; I sold my DR with an EP movement and the buyer had to have it serviced immediately.

[@darkstar7742]

What your thoughts on Glashutte Original Panorama’s

[@watchartsci]

Love GO Panoramas, and I just hope that Swatch doesn't keep stuffing silicon hairsprings in them. Take care, Bill

[@johnnywires943]

Wonderful way of explaining these watches and also showing all the details including the price.Did not show the prices on the last 3 timepieces,would have liked to know though.Great review.

[@watchartsci]

The last 3 did not have prices because they seem to be a bit volatile. Take care, Bill

[@johnnywires943]

@@watchartsci Thanks for clarifying Bill.Stay safe.

[@HHIto]

JLC Reverso Tribute Duoface 2016 (Cal 854 A/2)?

[@watchartsci]

Excellent choice Harvey! Take care, Bill

[@franciscoaguilar2948]

I'm surprised Gronefeld is not on the list

[@watchartsci]

I hate to surprise you Francisco, but Grönefeld watches are on a waiting list and very, very expensive. Were it the case that I was suggesting top watches and not good deals, I would have included FP Journe, Roger Smith, Haime Asoka, Kari Voutilainen, and Laurent Ferrier. Take care, Bill.

[@cedarcanoe]

Why don’t we see an overwinding protection (which every automatic movement has) on manual-wound movements?

[@watchartsci]

Erik, over-winding is not a real problem unless there's something wrong with the watch. All hand-wound watches can be (I think should be) wound until they stop. Take care, Bill

[@koolpep]

Because then you wouldn’t know when to stop, when the watch is fully wound. Once you feel resistance, you stop winding. If they had overwinding protection, they would also need a power reserve indicator to tell you where they are at. I agree with Bill, there is no need. If you try to break your movement and wrestle with it after the spring is fully wound (and you do feel that while winding) then it’s like asking for physical barriers on red traffic lights…..

[@rickjason215]

Bunch of high priced vintage watches that will cost a fortune for a service.

[@watchartsci]

No they're not vintage nor do vintage cost a fortune for service, Rick. Take care, Bill

[@erikknudsen2971]

Interesting that you feel a watch costing $25-$30k is a 'good buy.' I suppose it is for someone making north of $500,000/year.

[@watchartsci]

Erik, it's relative. Before the pandemic, you could get an FP Journe CS for around $20k, and the same watch is listed at $40k and a two-year wait while pre-owned is $60k. Take care, Bill

[@seba888]

How about Habring2 ?

[@watchartsci]

Definitely Seba! Take care, Bill