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@WatchCrunchOfficial Жыл бұрын
Continue the discussion on WatchCrunch: www.watchcrunch.com/Max/posts/wristy-awards-2022-21709
@AmeriCanonStudios Жыл бұрын
The Grand Seiko White Birch is clearly the best watch under 20k in a lot more ways than just one. Many would agree with me.
@lolollolol5654 Жыл бұрын
hi, what is the watch strap at the bambino called - material and modelname pls? awesome vids keep it up
@mannycalavera2335 Жыл бұрын
Man, Speedmaster Profossional being 6k is crazy. Just in 2019 I bought one with stickers (grey) for less than 3k. And in the earlier 2010's they were 2k. I find it hard to talk about value with these inflated prices in the current luxury watch market. I used to be into watches and bought a luxury watch every now and then. But now I'm like no thanks.
@DWilliam1 Жыл бұрын
The Pandemic changed everything. I was buying Rolexes for under 5K in 2018. You can still get good deals on most brands. Only a few brands and models have gone insane.
@maxilopez1596 Жыл бұрын
It's really just for people with silly money to have fun with now. Average or reasonably well paid people are just plain irresponsible if they spend over 3k on a watch
@K.J.H_ Жыл бұрын
I don't understand why IWC's are so popular and so expensive. They don't appear to really offer any value and the designs are often really basic.
@davidomarmartinezcontreras3897 Жыл бұрын
History and top quality.
@WatchCrunchOfficial Жыл бұрын
Have you worn one? I used to not get it either until I lived with one and now it's the watch I wear the most
@bhaijaansabka Жыл бұрын
Try one, you will know why.
@ToolwatchBoutique Жыл бұрын
So a basic design doesn’t allow a watch to be expensive? Interesting… What allows an Oyster Perpetual to be priced even higher? It’s also highly basic and the built quality is not a tiny bit better than IWC‘s usual quality
@jeanlefranc3817 Жыл бұрын
I do agree that to the untrained eye and from a 10 ft distance, the difference between a Mark XX and a top of the range Laco can be minimal. But isn’t the same between a €250 Orient Bambino and a 5196G Calatrava ? Those who know, know.
@andytrox Жыл бұрын
As an Australian, the phrase, "Wristy Awards" is one of the best things I've ever read.
@WatchCrunchOfficial Жыл бұрын
Is there something I should know 🤔😂
@ryanreynolds9992 Жыл бұрын
Great list, but almost feels criminal to leave off the PRX. Arguably one of the most popular watches of 2022
@gpearce11 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, from a performance to price perspective, it's really hard to beat the Tissot PRX and Gentleman for $500-1000.
@oshoc01 Жыл бұрын
@@gpearce11 I went to try the PRX and hated it. I recognize it may be a great and popular watch, but there are several others waiting to be discovered and analyzed. As a new (and pretty amateur) watch enthusiast, I want to see more good options.
@lolollolol5654 Жыл бұрын
@@oshoc01 absolutely the same. the prx looks stunning on pictures and the design but on wrist it just did not look right for me personally
@taylorsapp1266 Жыл бұрын
@@lolollolol5654 Yes, I owned a blue PRX 80 briefly but I found it to wear surprisingly too large with the draping end links. Curious about the 35 but worried it might be too small. I'd love to see it at 37-38.
@lolollolol5654 Жыл бұрын
@@taylorsapp1266 exactly what i am thinking.
@raaj85 Жыл бұрын
I bought a speedmaster pro today. It's my first luxury watch. Glad it got mentioned on your list 👍🏽
@WatchCrunchOfficial Жыл бұрын
Congrats 🎉👏
@keith8liu Жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree with this list more. Thank you for the great content and community building Max & team!
@WatchCrunchOfficial Жыл бұрын
Appreciate that Keith! Happy holidays 😊
@jcg5280 Жыл бұрын
Totally agree with IWC Mark XX! The watch is classically thin with an incredibly comfortable, high quality bracelet. Not to mention the new 5-day power reserve and 100m water resistant feature. Your videos / reviews are awesome!
@WatchCrunchOfficial Жыл бұрын
It's so good!
@mannycalavera2335 Жыл бұрын
My only gripe with these kind of watches is that you can get the exact look and a decent automatic movement for a fraction of the price. And it does not feel like you are losing out on much. While there are other watches where you can at least point at something and say, this is what makes it worth it from an aesthetic point of view.
@bikerdude1375 Жыл бұрын
At the $4 to $5k range nothing beats the omega SMP300 diver. Merry Christmas to you all. 🎅🎄🎄
@ProfoundProductions Жыл бұрын
Yeah, the Omega is much better. I have one and it’s built better then my Rolex.
@kekeskia Жыл бұрын
For diver watch yes, but imo many Grand Seiko 4-5k are better, specially if you prefer dress watch ^^
@bikerdude1375 Жыл бұрын
@@kekeskia true, I wouldn't mind a snow flake!
@kekeskia Жыл бұрын
@@bikerdude1375 Yes snowflake/skyflake are crazy for every true watch enthusiast :)
@BFit25 Жыл бұрын
Frankly I pretty much agree with all of these. Maybe not the IWC but great picks overall! I know it’s not in stores yet but instead of the IWC I’d be on the terra cotta dial new Aqua Terra.
@WatchCrunchOfficial Жыл бұрын
Thanks Brandon!
@luddebulle1782 Жыл бұрын
I am quite proud over my small but very nice collection. I have one Seiko SRP53K1, great watch for the money which I can wear without any worries, same with my Luminox (don’t know what version) but it has been specially customised for the Swedish coastal rangers decorated with a golden trident, and not many people have it. Then as a graduations gift I got a Rolex sea dweller, which my dad has used since the 90s. Very proud of my collection and I am planning on buying a Tissot prx powermatic 80, however that will be in a few years…
@chriscon8463 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been daily driving my blue BB58 for almost 4 months now; what a great watch! Merry Christmas!
@comeonman74239 ай бұрын
Man that Bambino looks gorgeous.. definitely one of the best entry level automatic dress watch
@younusimam-thesalamproject6340 Жыл бұрын
I love my older Bambino. Extremely well finished. The cream dial is enchanting and it is very accurate
@LectioDivina33 Жыл бұрын
My Favourite watch of 2022 is the Longines Spirit Zulu Time GMT in black, so much so I bought it!
@jim2950 Жыл бұрын
I am a Omega vintage collector. From 1934 to 1973. All are great watches. At Christmas I bought an Invicta pro diver for $49. It is beautiful and accurate. That is watch is supposed to Do. I bought for the times I am in a major city. I would rather loose a $49 watch instead of mutiple thousand dollar watch
@antonherold Жыл бұрын
I have just bought the cartier Santos, and its my first Luxury Watch. it has the perhaps the best strap chang mechanism (smart link) and you can easily remove links from the bracelet. It was the first ever wrist watch, and the first ever pilots watch. Cartier watches has been worn by most of the recent First Ladies, many royals etc. I think it has the history, the design, the finish, the history. But the speed master is just, the most iconic ever, it’s the father of the daytona. They are both killer watches, and for me personally it’s a win for Santos, but realisticly it’s a hard tie
@facelessman5362 Жыл бұрын
1000 range I think the Sinn 104 is HEINOUSLY slept on
@Gmat_junkie Жыл бұрын
At around $250 the seiko srpg27/29 is supremely underrated
@elgatto3133 Жыл бұрын
for $50 more you can get a hamilton khaki
@SteveLum Жыл бұрын
This is a home run list for an enthusiast. Very well done!
@WatchCrunchOfficial Жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve!
@cedarcanoe Жыл бұрын
Spot-on choice for each price range. Very well done! Ps. Congrats on the 50K subscribers
@WatchCrunchOfficial Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@paulhopkins1905 Жыл бұрын
Hamilton Khaki Field, Tissot Gentleman, Longines Conquest, Oris Aquis, Tudor Black Bay, Oris ProPilotX, Omega Seamaster Aquatera, Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean
@koreandude2 ай бұрын
been binging on your videos Max! keep up the great content!
@porscheoscar Жыл бұрын
$6K for a coax Speed master is kind of insane to me. I had one in 1997 for $1,000 USD at the mall store Fortunoff. Adjusted for inflation that would be $1850 USD today. Are you getting Three times the watch today or are the watch brands getting THREE times the profit?
@shaurya4242 Жыл бұрын
Omega Seamaster 300M > Blackbay
@Seanh_lee Жыл бұрын
Always loved Watches and the concept of time but I am just getting into the culture and knowledge of Watches. Your videos have been helping me so much and they are so good! Thank you and appreciate your content!
@paulhiggins8774 Жыл бұрын
I really like the Orient 38. They nailed it as far as it’s look I’m in Hamburg now and just been looking at the IWC range, they are amazing watches Have a great Christmas 🎄
@ericfan9149 Жыл бұрын
Congrats on 50K! Your channel might be my favourite of all the watch channels. Just a chill vibe, and good content.
@WatchCrunchOfficial Жыл бұрын
Thanks Eric!!
@saikatsaha1907 Жыл бұрын
I would just trade a Tissot PRX Auto or a Hamilton Khaki in for the under $1000 range, others are spot on
@GPCImpulse Жыл бұрын
I'd pick some Sinn or Nomos over Junghans tbh, but solid list
@TheWatchHangout Жыл бұрын
Great video! I really enjoyed the tiers concept. I would have to put the tissot PRX in the $500usd category though.
@michaelg8258 Жыл бұрын
Love IWC. The Mark XX is a big step up, but it's the Big Pilot 43 for me. Yes, more $$. But it's perfect, a classic.
@qrshe8890 Жыл бұрын
Hi, if I have only S$3500, and I want to own a Seiko GMT and a Seiko dress watch, which model would you suggest? Thanks.
@timmandelcorn3321 Жыл бұрын
Max, your list is brilliant. I was wondering how you would tackle the 8k +. Insightful, intelligent and well said. You and Gringa are owning it these days.
@WatchCrunchOfficial Жыл бұрын
I think I'd take hard look at JLC there
@brett233 Жыл бұрын
Awesome list! The BB58 and SBGM221 are two of my favorite watches. I own the 58 but not the 221 as it’s still a bit big for my wrist so I have the SBGW231 for now. I’d like to see an article on WC of your top 3 watches in every category in each price bracket. That would be a fun read!
@WatchCrunchOfficial Жыл бұрын
Great idea! Thanks 😊
@_fiftyseven_ Жыл бұрын
Absolutely agree
@georgegopiao4411 Жыл бұрын
Good to hear that I have 2 watches on your list: The SSK003 and the SBGM221
@partybees8856 Жыл бұрын
The Longines Spirit 37 looks so nice.
@WatchCrunchOfficial Жыл бұрын
It is 👌
@punkypink83 Жыл бұрын
feels good. started the video and ive already gotten 2 of my watch buys this year into the 250 and 500 category 😁
@cossack814 Жыл бұрын
Such a fine channel, with such a positive host. Bravo.
@roamy3605 Жыл бұрын
Really good selections for each price point. I've been eye-balling that Grand Seiko SBGM221 for so long It's embarrassing. Someday soon I hope.
@silv3rArrow Жыл бұрын
Took a look at the Chronoscope at the local dealer and I have to say the pusher action was a bit flimsy. Not wobbly but…uncertain when pushed, almost like 2 clicks were felt. Anyone else has experienced it?
@eekmad13 Жыл бұрын
Congrats on the 50k, Max! Love that IWC is now using an in-house movement, but not happy with the significant price difference from the Mark XVIII haha. However, if the Mark XX will have a Le Petit Prince collab, I'll probably dive head first for it.
@WatchCrunchOfficial Жыл бұрын
Thanks! They do make a blue dial (and green) in the XX
@MeestroDavid Жыл бұрын
They dropped the Le Petit Prince caseback, but the blue dial on the Mark XX is identical in color to the XVIII LPP edition.
@eekmad13 Жыл бұрын
@@MeestroDavid Thanks bro. I held the Mark XX a couple of weeks back and it was really nice. But, I want the Le Petit Prince edition better because of my sentimental connection to the book. So if the Mark XX won't come out with one, I'll settle for the Mark XVIII.
@MeestroDavid Жыл бұрын
@@eekmad13 Totally get that, and I'd much rather have him on the caseback over the warplane.
@danb1523 Жыл бұрын
I would of included Hamilton Khaki and a JLC but it other than that, a solid list
@WatchCrunchOfficial Жыл бұрын
Hamilton should be all over this list 👍
@BEYSeamaster1 Жыл бұрын
Best video ever Max. I love every single one of those watches, especially the Orient, the Longines (my father had 3999569 of them LOL) and the Speedy. Excellent taste and world-class knowledge of the industry and the players at each tier. Thanks. Omar. Merry Christmas and happy new year. It's only a couple of days away. Looking forward to 2023.
@WatchCrunchOfficial Жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏.
@thesheepsviolin123 Жыл бұрын
Spending the day sick in bed 😑 but this video is great entertainment and joy 😁
@WatchCrunchOfficial Жыл бұрын
Get better soon!
@morganthedruid1 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely brilliant on the 50K Max, well deserved
@WatchCrunchOfficial Жыл бұрын
Thanks Morgan! Merry Xmas 🎄
@morganthedruid1 Жыл бұрын
@@WatchCrunchOfficial Merry Xmas to you too 🎅
@canadianwatchmonkey3992 Жыл бұрын
My personal favourites Diver = Oris Classy = Longines Chronograph = Omega Military = Hamilton and CWC Honourable mention goes to Christopher Ward
@calvinontime Жыл бұрын
Great to see Grand Seiko on the list. Such a value prop!
@dailysrt696 Жыл бұрын
The $500 category goes to the Casio GMB2100BD-1A.
@CasperTheGhost64 Жыл бұрын
That's a really cute sweater. Happy Holidays
@blackbob1977 Жыл бұрын
Good review. Thank you! I hope next year will bring more peace and good watches to this world. I’m personally waiting for new generation of IWC Ingenieur.
@WatchCrunchOfficial Жыл бұрын
Oooo yes 🤤
@Flippity4 Жыл бұрын
Psst you can get a SBGA443/413 for around $5k new from Japan due to the dollar conversion rates... thats cheaper than used in the States - I think that's one of the best deals right now.
@kylenicholas6362 Жыл бұрын
Great video and great choices. I adore my Longines Spirit, it packs so much. Also, that sweater is everything.
@WatchCrunchOfficial Жыл бұрын
Haha thanks Kyle 🤣
@J.S.McDuff Жыл бұрын
$5: HMT Janata $10: Casio F91W $20: Citizen 8200 $50: Invicta Pro Diver $100: Seiko 7F68 You could have 5 class watches for the starting price my dude. Gray Market
@LegatoStudios Жыл бұрын
Great video. Although I disagree on some of the picks, I value and respect your opinion! Very good list sir. Hope you have a Merry Christmas!
@WatchCrunchOfficial Жыл бұрын
Merry Xmas!
@watchequalsfun Жыл бұрын
I agree with all these choices, well done.
@WatchCrunchOfficial Жыл бұрын
Cheers mate 🍻
@anthonystevens8683 Жыл бұрын
These are all well deserved winners Max, It would be interesting to have a Wristy overall winner that I would nominate a tie between the Longines Spirit 37 and the BB58. Have a great Christmas Max.
@WatchCrunchOfficial Жыл бұрын
Good idea!!
@Weddings-by-the-universal Жыл бұрын
I was in the 2k bracket then got tag huer aquaracer 200 , promising one, any opinions?
@whywecollectwatches Жыл бұрын
Max, this is a great list, nicely done! The Seiko 5 GMT is a great watch and I picked one up with the Batman bezel and love it! Although I do wish it had a sapphire crystal! The Speedy is on my grail watch list....someday! Congrats on hitting 50K subscribers!
@WatchCrunchOfficial Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Great pick up 👍
@lolollolol5654 Жыл бұрын
is the fit and finish on the bambino really just a 5? looks like a 9 on pictures
@lamboguy123 Жыл бұрын
Can't believe the Tissot PRX didn't make this list
@okfinn1 Жыл бұрын
great video concept max! thanks a bunch!
@vegardvang519 Жыл бұрын
How haven’t seen this channel before. Love the list. Agree with everything. Good job 👏🏻
@WatchCrunchOfficial Жыл бұрын
Thanks my guy 😊👍
@michaelissac3337 Жыл бұрын
Love the list, thought breitling had a great yr across the board. Wouldn't have minded if one made the list.
@edwilmot3732 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on 50k subscribers! Thanks for this helpful list.
@WatchCrunchOfficial Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ed 😊
@jerroljulian Жыл бұрын
The Seiko GMT over the new Panda Chrono?? I ask because I’ve been deciding between the two.
@MD062010 Жыл бұрын
Max, very big congratulations on crossing 50K subscribers! I'm not surprised--Really enjoying your videos and insight. Recently added two more longines to my collection-- I couldn't agree with you more regarding the attention to detail and finishing on longines. Cant wait to see which watches you'll review in '23! Happy Holidays!
@WatchCrunchOfficial Жыл бұрын
Thanks my friend!
@marcgirard7551 Жыл бұрын
Great video and choices, Max. Really hard to argue with most of them! You put the two dress watches I’d likely go for with the Orient Bambino and the Junghans MaxBill… I think I’d go for the Junghans based on design and finishing? Thoughts? Seeing the Longines Spirit 37 makes me think I should maybe skip those two and just get that and throw it on a great leather strap when it’s time dress up! Damn that seems like a great value! For the GS GMT, what keeps the Tudor Diet Pepsi out of the award versus the GS? For the IWC Mark XX, I’m a little surprised the Omega AquaTerra 38 with the colourful dials didn’t win this out. What put the IWC over the top? Question: there’s a distressed blue(?) strap you show on the Orient Bambino 38 at one point… where is it from? Wonderful pics here overall and great year for the channel. Really glad I found this one and subscribed. I’ve been recommending it to many folks.
@kojiattwood Жыл бұрын
Max Bill Junhans is great, the only weird drawback is the caseback gets scratched VERY EASILY.
@WatchCrunchOfficial Жыл бұрын
The choices are very personal obviously. The strap is a collareb 👍
@austinlaudry8335 Жыл бұрын
I disagree with some of these choices, but I sincerely like your channel. One of my new watch channels on YT 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
@WatchCrunchOfficial Жыл бұрын
Appreciate that Austin 😉
@jasongultjaeff9397 Жыл бұрын
Good old Orient watches. Beloved of the KZbin watch community, especially the US ones. I live in Aus and the best place to get them seems to be Amazon Aus. Prices aren't that cheap and I'd rather pay $100-150 Aus more for a Seiko Presage.
@timelessmoments9 ай бұрын
can’t wait for 2023’s wristys 😎
@WatchCrunchOfficial9 ай бұрын
Working on it 😉
@sotecluxan4221 Жыл бұрын
Like the fireside chat-pretty warm!
@kevinhan721 Жыл бұрын
Love the vid! Can you make one for a high end price range as well! Appreciate you awesome work!
@VELATRICK Жыл бұрын
What watch are you wearing there?
@mikerosenberg8585 Жыл бұрын
Love your list, we share a similar taste in watches!
@ErenC137 Жыл бұрын
I clicked for the list but now I have to ask, where did you get the glasses from ?
@irfanhadi5021 Жыл бұрын
was hoping to see tissot prx on the list but very nice choice tho!
@MJH211 Жыл бұрын
great list. I do love the Santos and own one so im biased
@Alias-dm3dh Жыл бұрын
What would you guys recommend, the black bay or black bay 58 ? I would prefer the bigger one but what is your opinion?
@WatchCrunchOfficial Жыл бұрын
If you got the wrist for it, go for the regular and save a buck, but the 58 is a lot thinner and has a slightly better movement
@Alias-dm3dh Жыл бұрын
@@WatchCrunchOfficial isn’t the regular one more expensive than the 58? And thanks for the replay :)
@fossilimprint29546 ай бұрын
Like your selection.
@NathanChiu-yz5sf Жыл бұрын
Absolutely love my sapphire speedy so sounds like I made the right choice!
@watchalot919 Жыл бұрын
That GS looks wonderful, as does the Longines. I would like to have seen a Chris Ward in there somewhere though
@mikevu6071 Жыл бұрын
some high quality video and content. keep it up. big fan
@WatchCrunchOfficial Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike 😊
@vancitycanucks Жыл бұрын
Wouldn't buy a single one of these other than the Speedy and maybe the BB58. However, alot of these watches were dressy outside of the two sports watches. Feels like this list needs more variation based on what kind of watch people lkke
@DaveMGmovies Жыл бұрын
Great selection -- all good quality and with character.
@vittoriozardini5728 Жыл бұрын
And what do you think about Tudor Black Bay Pro?
@garydoherty600 Жыл бұрын
Though I would have gone with the AT rather than the IWC
@WatchCrunchOfficial Жыл бұрын
It was so close! 😅
@BlissBatch10 ай бұрын
Would've liked to see a $50 and a $100 price tier. None of these watches are in my price range, so it's a bit silly to say you're covering EVERY price tier!
@tricky92x Жыл бұрын
I only have the Speedmaster, new hesalite version (and the Santos), and still agree that this list was terrific. I thought the Seamaster 300M would be great in the 4000-5000 tier, but the size of it probably eliminates a lot of potential buyers. Can't argue with the GS.
@michaelmigliore Жыл бұрын
Great list. One I would love to see on here though at the $1000 mark is the Christopher Ward C63 GMT. That’s a hard watch to beat at that price point
@mlzs_3 күн бұрын
For 500 I would pick the tissot gentleman or kfa38 for the movements
@lolollolol5654 Жыл бұрын
hi, what is the watch strap at the bambino called - material and modelname pls? awesome vids keep it up
@cihaniful Жыл бұрын
Would expect Hamilton Khaki Murph 38mm to make the list
@pauldennemont6576 Жыл бұрын
Nice video What’s the strap on the orient bambino ?
@solomonosazuva6472 Жыл бұрын
This list is literally perfectand would make for an amazing watch collection
@WatchCrunchOfficial Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@nateb9768 Жыл бұрын
One thing that I may add is that quartz is more accurate than mechanical. I care about accuracy and wouldn’t want to be more than +8 seconds with a watch.
@kyleweber9760 Жыл бұрын
Hey Max, great countdown, I agree on every piece ........
@WatchCrunchOfficial Жыл бұрын
Thanks Kyle!
@avisheksubba7799 Жыл бұрын
Wanted to know about seiko 5 compact in watchcrunch way..
@Phlegm_Thrower Жыл бұрын
Nice list, but I would still pick the Aqua Terra over the IWC just because I like the design more.
@antonhallergren588 Жыл бұрын
A Longines spirit or heritage model like the lld, the grand Seiko GMT sbgm221 or the quartz and a omega speedmaster makes the perfect watch collection and it'll come in pre owned below 10k.