Budget Watches For Students (Under $200)

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[@iBreezy12]

More like a Rolex taste on a Timex budget lol

[@ChronometerCheck]

Hahaha... The struggle

[@snekker9480]

r/ChinaTime

[@cedenoanthony45]

Ballin’ on a budget! 😉

[@HolyLegendz]

Fuck Rolex

[@kgs012]

Timex is awesome! Rolex is just gaudy and “new money” ghetto symbol

[@raiyanc4262]

As a student I just wear my casio ae1200 all the time. It does the job while being fairly enjoyable.

[@ChronometerCheck]

That's a fantastic watch. I'm (no longer) a student and wear and enjoy it regularly

[@raiyanc4262]

@ChronometerCheck Nice it feels nice knowing I'm not the only broke person in the world sometimes,(no hate to u ofc)

[@deepb249]

It is a huge dial

[@Nyangodzilla117]

Agreed. And it gets really fun when you find out you can upgrade it as well. I installed a deployant clasp, a tapered leather strap, and a bronze case with a sapphire crystal on mine. Really makes the watch feel even more awesome

[@Miguelito_1875]

I wear my Casio dbc32 with the bracelet to school, got all the features I need. I wore it during a storm and got it mildly wet and it was still functioning, it doesn't say anything about its waterproofness but I think it has a solid 50m rating

[@Biowolf626]

A168 is my go to right now, does everything I need for reasonable price. I have an a700 on the way and hope I like it

[@barrettwbenton]

I think you covered the bases nicely here.

[@ChronometerCheck]

Thanks Barrett :)

[@estebansamra7255]

Bambino is just awesome. Even as I acquire a larger collection, I always find myself putting it back on.

[@seiranreamon8857]

As a student I wear my g shock g5600 for everyday use. It has really done its job for the past 8 years I've owned it. Such a bang for the buck.

[@AJK666007]

Edifice is so underrated. I have this watch and it's dope for the price.

[@idk_85]

Fr I got a casio edifice efv 100d 7av and its fantastic

[@Fotznerwin27]

Seriously-under-the-radar suggestion or even a secret hint: Dugena Monza Chronograph from the 90s. It features an ETA quartz movement, a screw down crown, 100m of water resistance and is a true strap monster. I'm rocking a black dial version on a vintage style brown rallye leather strap. I love that thing!

[@ChronometerCheck]

Interesting suggestion! Thank you

[@johnparinellojr.2035]

Casio gshock model 500A not the best looking but definitely the most practical at $80 bucks, with its multiband 6 feature, solar power, 200 meters water resistance, and of course shock proof. It will never let you down.

[@ianhellrazer]

Id go up a few bucks to the 5610 just on aesthetic, same awesome features too

[@LacosteBlue314]

Was able to snag that edifice for $100 and it’s great what a steal. Even at $160 or whatever retail is it’s a great deal w the sapphire crystal

[@justcuz9181]

When i was young i tried fossil watches but oh boy did they break down faster than an egg in a hot summer on a tropical beach. Any DW 5600 would saved my day.. Young viewers go for g shock. Now i own various squares

[@angryhamk7279]

Heck yea boderry voyager I love mine, best buy ive made with watches. U can get one with the miyota movement aswell for only 70~80 bucks

[@sylok6978]

I love my edifice, just fits my wrist perfect. Love to see someone mentioning this watch

[@Alen.88]

I went for Suunto Core All black during student days. Still have it 10 years later and using it most of the time. Later I went for Citizen Nighthawk for more formal use.

[@niteshgupta-c3p]

I have casio edifice EFD 710D and i am in love ❤

[@NYGOLD]

The Casio Duro is what I would have suggested to myself. They come in a bunch of different colors, you can mod the hell out of them, and best of all they are super cheap. You can buy 4 of them on a $200 budget. Great all around first watch. The only knock is if you are a smaller person with a tiny wrist they are on the large side at 44mm.

[@ChronometerCheck]

You hit the nail on the head, I agree with everything you just said

[@ongtangcofamily2846]

The Boderry is amazing for its price

[@casedeck]

For most people, including students, it's about looks and fashion. So get a simple quartz strap monster from a good brand (not the "fashion watch" junk), then concentrate on building a strap collection. The watches collection will come with time. For me it was Bulova 96B104 with a bunch of both "usual" and unusual straps. Got so much mileage from that thing. Live it looks way better than in pictures, dial is actually a very subtle champagne sunburst. I would occasionally get yet another 30-50 USD decent and interesting strap to totally transform it... (for example try a rich green/emerald leather... it's killer on this one). Then get another watch you like with the same lug width. Instant "large" and very versatile collection.

[@Xavy089]

Finally an edifice, but i cant afford any of those

[@marvinbrich1580]

Citizen Tsuyosa in Gold/Red Dial 😍 It's a bit over 200$ but totally worth the money 🙌🏻

[@yusuftaufiqurrahmanp2857]

I recently got a seiko 5 snkl15 for about 120 usd. Its my first watch. Bought it with my first paycheck after doing a short term intern. Really love it

[@thashilramdass]

Just got a Boderry Voyager and I have to say for the price it's outrageously good.

[@nitinch044]

@for how much cost u buy?

[@thashilramdass]

@@nitinch044 it was around 80 dollars.

[@coachafella]

Casio Lineage. Titanium, sapphire crystal, solar, atomic sync, analog/digital, perpetual calendar day/date, LED, alarm, timer, stopwatch, world time, under $200. Unbeatable features and value.

[@joemama8321]

ya but its hideous

[@coachafella]

@@joemama8321 Not to me.

[@whodeycinbengals]

G shocks and Hamilton Khakis are great value, and there a ton of great Seiko options. Big fan of Timex, too.

[@themagician2008]

May be a little late, but the watches I will almost always suggest, are the Timex south street sport watch and the Timex Expedition Field. Both around $50, ones more of a dress watch (south street) smaller and lighter while the field is a thicker, more durable one with a chronograph.

[@EeBee97]

If you mention the Boderry, then you can also throw in other AliX brands. Addiesdive AD2023-1 (Explorer 1016 design), or the Steeldive SD1970 Willard. Some Tandorio (if u don't like the name they have sterile versions without the brand name and logo).

[@ChronometerCheck]

Fair point! Good choices

[@Stelyanoshan-yn3mx]

As a Highschool Student who cant even afford a casio edifice, I just buy broken or damaged watches fix them and wear them, sometimes you can even buy a 200 worth watch

[@ChronometerCheck]

That's not only an incredible way to save money, but also an incredible way to learn more about watches and have fun doing it. Kudos

[@NickABQQm]

If you already have the tools changing battery can be a solid side hustle. that what i did back in the day.

[@vipnetworker]

I want to buy this kid a watch. I respect the hustle.

[@escanorlion4277]

thats awesome

[@Easeldreams]

i have a casio MTP 1314 ( MY FIRST WATCH ) but this is what i do with my grandfather's vintage seiko's after fixing they are incredible at very cheap price

[@gmansjewels]

Boderry is my beater, and I’ve put it through hell and military training and it’s held up great

[@jacobambach8143]

I'd even recommend the Casio Royale for students, especially if one is an exchange student, and wants to keep easy track of what time it is in their home country.

[@vipnetworker]

Great recommendation.

[@iamkyleclimer]

Casio AQ-230A is one I would recommend, I personally have a duro as well.

[@MyBrandingIsBad]

I wore a Casio F91W through college and a few years after college until I discovered Cadisen Day Date watches. They are daydate homage watches for less than $80 USD.

[@ChronometerCheck]

Enjoy bud

[@Frezri69]

Homage= fake clone. You do you.😊

[@markbeutner3602]

Pretty much my two watch collection in college was my timex weekender, and Casio MRW. I got a Dan Henry 1962 after college but if I had to pick that would be a good collection to start

[@nastygollum]

G-Shock, but specifically the GW-5000U-1JF. When I'm not going out for an event or something special, it's the best every-day, understated, timeless (ironic), quality piece.

[@dimasakbar7668]

Used Citizen Eagle 7 Used Seiko 5, the 6000-7000 series both as Seiko 5 alternative vintage Citizen rythm, date or no date as Bambino alternative Casio can never go wrong, i personally had a casio FW91 and an edifice (forgot the ref) as my first two watch You are a student, hit the flea market more often, than mall.

[@kurojakigames7642]

I would actually like to add to this list with a Berny AM134M. It is my daily driver and I thoroughly enjoy it.

[@vipnetworker]

I would tell myself to save an extra $100 and get a Tissot Gentleman in Quartz. That’s a HUGE jump in look, feel, experience for a small jump in price. Under $200, I’d tell myself to go get a Gshock DW5600 for $50 and a Bambino for $150. Perfect 2 watch collection under $200.

[@deepb249]

Why not a $15 Casio. You can have 12 of them for under $200

[@vipnetworker]

@@deepb249 I love Casio, I have several and buy them for people as gifts often. That said, I also have a Tissot watch and they are light years ahead of Casio in finishing, class, brand history. It’s like comparing a Lexus to a bicycle. A Lexus isn’t a Rolls Royce, but it is a very nice car. A bicycle is a great thing to have, very useful, but I wouldn’t ride my bike to a nice restaurant for dinner. I would drive there in a Lexus. It won’t be the nicest car in a fancy restaurant parking lot, but it is nice, it will fit in, and you will really enjoy driving it. That said I have a Lexus and a Bicycle. I love both for different reasons.

[@albertsaez4998]

vostok amphibia is sick, i have the 420 scuba dude and its awesome for its price.

[@mildlymusical4054]

Just for someone who wants to buy boderry voyager, incredible watch for the price , but buy the black dial , i have the white one , the lume isn't prominent on that one , i am a sucker for lume so it was a turn off for me , the black dial has lume on the indicis as well.

[@thashilramdass]

Not the longest lasting lume even on the back dial, but an incredible watch none the less.

[@ReticentSparrow]

That Boderry is very interesting.

[@rumbaut17]

Can you make a video of Seiko models that look similar to Grand Seiko?

[@frost6916]

I'm a student and I started getting interested in watches a while ago. I bought an F-91W about 2 months ago and I'm thinking about getting an MTP V006L.

[@ChronometerCheck]

Doooo it

[@user-ph3vt5eo6l]

do budget watches for small wrists

[@Ash_4949]

My top 3 as a student 1) Modified G shock 2) Seiko Tank 3) Timex expedition As intermediate 1) Bambino 2) Longinse 3) Luminox sports watch As collector 1) Grand seiko 2) Zenith 3) Cartier Tank

[@ianhellrazer]

G-Shock 5610 is the way to go, dare I say it is perfect. I do have my eyes on a Casioak, maybe the new ga-2300 although no tough solar is sad

[@MrYume]

Lol, I ordered the Timex marlin chronograph 2 days ago. I'll update when I get it

[@amir52304]

Jacques Lemans has really great watches at a great price! 👌👌

[@dompretcloud2]

Ur right, that Timex, bambino etc. are awesome watches

[@ChronometerCheck]

Absolutely

[@freqenc]

Congrats Shawn! You've gotten, Love Uncle Anthony.

[@Z1tu0]

Bold of you to suggest that I have enough of a budget for a Seiko.

[@Lanceatbusiness]

As a student i recommend casio it durable reliable it could last you years

[@the_darkseid777]

Casio youth series and enticer are also very nice they nice durability nice look nice quality can get under $50

[@MrRando]

gshock squares are always goated

[@badtransistions]

The Maserati Successo is so underrated. People are like, “Oh, it’s just about the brand, Maserati doesn’t put any care into their watches and just sell them for 400x the price!” However, these watches are actually AMAZING. They look and feel GREAT and it’s only like $126.

[@riteshdesilva]

Go for Chinese micro brands like pagani or San Martin , the build quality is just next level

[@ChronometerCheck]

Lol, I know you're not a shill, sometimes Islander watches are just too good for the $$ to argue with. Now if only the Northport would ever go on sale... Been eyeing one for years haha

[@davidfreeman6753]

I got my Edifice for £70 on sale and wear it everyday and love it

[@tanishpatil9262]

Edifice EFV-100 is the absolute perfect daily watch. I'd go as far as to say that it's a budget Omega Aqua Terra 🗿✨

[@ChronometerCheck]

Great choice

[@DirtHero75]

Casio duro on beads of rice. feels like a million bucks!

[@Euph0rical]

If you’re a student and into watches, don’t pay anything over $200 for a watch. Save all the money 💰 you can so you don’t go into student debt

[@ChronometerCheck]

So true. Save that money!

[@vltn3020]

Seiko snxs73, Timex Expedition Scout, Casio Royale, CA53W, F-91W, DW5600, Aq230, DW290, Databank, Timex Weekender Chrono, Invicta Pro Diver, Timex Iron man classic, Timex Marlin 34mm Hand Wind 1960s Reissue, Armitron digital watches, SEIKO SSB.

[@realheadshothero]

I just recently bought my third Casio, a Ga110. It’s definitely true what they say about them. You can’t have just one! Eventually you’ll have a whole box of Casios 😂👍🏼

[@ChronometerCheck]

Down the rabbit hole you go, my friend 😀😆

[@realheadshothero]

@@ChronometerCheck I absolutely love Japanese engineering. My current car is Japanese!

[@NickABQQm]

In high school I was wearing Gshock and Swatch. My 200m Gshock movement is dead but my plastic Swatch still ticking as loud😂

[@OlsenTheWonderDog]

Timex Expedition North Sierra with Blue Face and Brown Leather strap.

[@Myrslokstok]

Applewatch and a Casio with a timer, find a vintage dress watch like an Omega. I don't live as I learn! But with 3 watches you will be set!

[@theskyguy2352]

Enjoy the videos even though they make me want to buy everything 🤣 I've seen your vid for the sub 40mm. But I'm 6'3" with an 8" wrist and would love to see quality 40+ mm for under $1000 or so. So many of the bigger watches look cheesy

[@ChronometerCheck]

Haha, that is the issue, isn't it. Thanks, will keep that idea in mind!

[@JeremysRants]

Love my Bambino gen 2

[@mohammadabdolsah1352]

Casio world time (AE 1200) it looks great and it is pretty cheap

[@qasimqadir3660]

The world of near mint JDM watches is endless theres so many at such great prices

[@CassiniProjekt]

Bulova Lunar Pilot second hand, cant go wrong

[@HookersAndCoke]

Got a Vostok Amphibia, and it’s OKAY. It’s not amazing. I got shipped a crap one where the bezel just free floats and doesn’t click into place. Absolutely annoying and I didn’t feel like sending that hunk of junk back to get it fixed. So I just let it ride and keep it tucked away in a drawer. Decent watch, decent water resistance but all around kind of subpar at its best

[@bl_krypton1695]

The Seiko SNKL23J1 is the true one and done budget watch

[@chrislim7976]

I can buy luxury watches now but I still own and like Casios. Functional, accurate, easy to wear and definitely unpretentious.

[@wutang2549]

I should have bought the skx009 back in the days for about 180 euros sometimes less with discount

[@deepb249]

Must be rich student to afford a watch close to $200. My $12 Casio from 1987 is still working very good. It still might be selling under $20.

[@vismaybharadwaj8908]

Do skim over some watches available in India for that budget as well for the next video

[@DaveSchultzXXL]

Good choices.

[@Flinnyyyy]

I'd go for something vintage and go for a higher tier of watch, no point mocking about with seikos and casios

[@Centurion_Production]

A good watch if the G-shock GD6900

[@aschomestudio]

The funny part is that these watches are super expensive in Brazil

[@rebelmotivation1293]

Casio AE series

[@illuminatisocietyoffreemas6965]

For $100 the paganis are great for $200 a pre owned Tissot is the way to go

[@TheOtherSteel]

"Timex. It takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin'"

[@NamaPalsu-i4y]

Casio Duro rocks ❤

[@joseluisa.ledezma6791]

Ny0040 the best choice

[@vasilijepekovic9999]

Great choices

[@shawnhoulihan7794]

Love your content and great video but as a Russian it bothers me that you didn’t say Vostok correctly

[@ChronometerCheck]

How is it pronounced?

[@sreesonparakkal]

F91W 🐐

[@ghonaimahmed]

Seagull great price for a chrono mechanical

[@ΝέστοραςΠαναγιώτης]

Thanks for listening to my request ! 😮😮

[@johannesdehesi5129]

Save a litt bit more and buy the best Watch ever Tissot prx 80.

[@christopher8576]

frustrating how orient is hard to get here in Canada

[@knifefreak1234]

What watch would I suggest? Ezee peezee Casio F91W, all day every day

[@ChronometerCheck]

Great pick

[@mapar1342]

If new..Casio, Tissot, timex, swatch

[@gamergame6281]

What is the best Chinese watch brand?

[@escanorlion4277]

casio dbc 32 casio ae 1400 casio f91w with a dark blue nato strap casio mtpvd01 hmt sona hmt jayanth hmt kooinoor casio gbd 200 u can pick up a vintage citizen 21 eagle (the maintance is there its not a quartz it is a vintage) invicta pro diver if you want something different u can get a stauer 1930 dashtronic it is a bit 2xpensive about 250 bucks casio stl s100 casio mwd100h-1b casio ws1700h casio ae2000w casio aq800e casio ae1200whb-3b(looks wonderfull in this color) armitron 408231 most of these watches i owned i still have some i gave some i lost some pick ur poison

[@escanorlion4277]

timex eloo 20 that have a day date and comes in leather strap (the watch i bought but used the least, its a good watch but i love the dbc 32 the perfect every day for me)

[@escanorlion4277]

totally forgot the watch i wanted to buy but never bought it timex intelligent quartz

[@NitinSharma-ob3jb]

Casio F91W Casio Edifice Timex Weekender

[@Taran_Singh-rh2nj]

Can you create a solar watches under 500$ ?

[@ibtisamnadeem]

yeah i have a seiko solar of 70 dollars

[@theskyguy2352]

citizen eco drives are solid and you can catch the divers on sale for

[@maskedrebel9670]

a solar watch can cost less than 50......

[@Taran_Singh-rh2nj]

@@maskedrebel9670 my budget is up to 500

[@jonhafsteinsson679]

What watch is that at the start of the video - top right

[@nickhayes4169]

I'm all over Chinese watches now. They just offer great value for money.

[@Andrew8126]

Edifice nails it!

[@BigmanDingle]

The timex🗣