Don't buy MVMT or Daniel Wellington, buy these INSTEAD! Best Minimalist Bauhaus Watches under $500

[@BensWatchClub]

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[@TheInselaffen]

Ben I can't find the CosmaTick Variation you keep plugging, link please?

[@BensWatchClub]

@@TheInselaffen Hi, not aware of any CosmaTick, I think it's my accent - I probably said 'cosmetic variant'

[@Gigachad-hb7ji]

@Ben's Watch Club Ben I think you might have used the diamond selector tool wrongly on the casio MTS-110L. Sapphire should go up to Red on the scale. Could you retest with the correct calibration?

[@DavidThompson-dr9mb]

@@BensWatchClub yuyyyyyyyyy

[@JohnHelfgott]

Hi, could you make a video talking about the watch of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro? After all, he is the only former president of Brazil who left office and is not a millionaire, he continues to lead a normal life without privileges like other former presidents. Thank you.

[@younusimam-thesalamproject6340]

I love your channel Ben, you have been gone too long!

[@BensWatchClub]

I have been AWOL!

[@StrikeWarlock]

Quality takes time.

[@stableianF1oracle]

Love my spaghetti watch … weird how it’s dark outside yet the watch says it’s 10.30 am 😊-

[@george-florinconstantin4141]

The 150 dollar Orient Bambino is actually beautifully built. It's not only better than a 500 dollar DW, it even holds it's own against a 700 dollar Atlantic. I bought a rose-gold 37 mm Bambino for my wife and it is exquisite in detail, perfectly sized and with an accuracy of +/- 3-4 seconds a day, which is nothing short of Swiss-worthy. So, comparing the DW to the Bambino as if the latter were just barely decent is an affront to the Japanese brand.

[@Box_13]

There are reviews. Then there are Ben's Watch Club "Watchumentaries". Nicely done.

[@liverpoolfan5034]

Wow, a lot of time and effort gone into this video. Thorough, detailed and great analysis. Nothing sloppy about this KZbinr. You deserve all the subscriptions you get. Congrats

[@BensWatchClub]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TotallyJayReyes]

@@BensWatchClub W Ben

[@Theo-ul8qm]

That Parnis automatic is amazing. Not only are the specs outrageous for the price, it's actually quite good-looking too. And the movement is better decorated than anything under $500.

[@jayr5972]

Nothing like a Parnis on your wrist 🎉

[@georgmclaughlin9661]

Another home run, Ben. Love your reviews of the less expensive end of the watch market. You make 45 minutes pass quickly. Keep it up.

[@BensWatchClub]

Thanks for that!

[@gabrielpetcu5502]

@@BensWatchClub www.youtube.com/@xbenswatchclub-td2fy/about scammer here..

[@balail9167]

Ben, thanks for taking the time and efford to put this together, man, Im sure it couldn't have been easy! Very well done, indeed: informative, detailed, honest and interesting as well. 43 minutes flew by before I knew it.

[@dmitryw.2209]

Fantastic video. Loved the Sternglass and the Sea-gull 6100 - neither of which I had seen before.

[@dave-ld8mo]

The Junghans Max Bill was always my grail watch. However, I was always skeptical due to the hardlex crystal. Now, they have added sapphire, but they also increased prices massively. Even the quartz version costs about 800 €. The Automatic 1300 €. That's out of my budget. So I desided to go for a more affordable option. I knew about Junkers, but unfurtonally they do not come in 38mm. I didn't now about Sternglas. But after this video, I will definitly go for the Sternglas Neos Quartz. Bauhaus design, 38mm, Sapphire Glas, 6mm thickness and an accurate switz made Ronda movement. At a fair price of 200 €. Thanks Ben

[@dave-ld8mo]

Update: bought a preowned Naos in quarz for 100 €. It will be part of my daily rotation until I reach a milestone , safe up the money and reward myself with the Junghans.

[@matyasd007]

​@@dave-ld8moMan the Junghans Max Bill Chronoscope is a killer watch! I could afford it but I will never ever spend that amount of money on a wristwatch

[@dave-ld8mo]

@@matyasd007 Yes, I came to the same conclusion. There are more important things than watches. I decided to safe up to afford buying my first apartment. Sold all of my watches except for my Seiko Solar, which I wear daily.

[@dgar715]

Great video on a wide-ranging variety of watch options. Thanks for the continued high quality, Ben!

[@TekindusT]

I recently covered the minimalist space in my collection with a vintage 1977 Omega Constellation Quartz 191.0010, and it has made me think a lot. Granted, it’s pre-owned, so many first-time buyers won’t go into that space, but it’s a Swiss big brand piece for less of the price of a “fashion watch” with a ton of horological significance. The lack of a seconds hand makes me not being bothered about the alignment of its quartz movement, and all in all it quickly became the dressier piece in the collection. And to top it off, the research and time I put into finding more about it made me learn and have fun.

[@keving4408]

Great list, Ben. I appreciate the research. Another suggestion in this vein would be the Timex American Documents series. Handsome watches with a clean, minimalist design. Features a great backstory (for anyone who might care) as it's entirely US made except for the movement. Pricey for a quartz watch, but I managed to get one on sale for just under $300 USD.

[@traviswalker8933]

You have done it again with another piece of quality content. This makes the period of absence worth it.

[@nintendokings]

The seagull ST17 is not a half-bad movement for the price, I’ve had a couple. If you want a mechanical sub-seconds, they are good for the price. They are actually based on the Miyota 8-series so the DNA of the ST17 is reliable by design.

[@iw2751]

Yes... At first I consider buy a watch... I look at DW... Then saw many reviews... Then I bought Timex weekender Fairfield and Casio MTP instead.

[@WNYfellow]

A great presentation - very rich in content.

[@valengreymoon5623]

I'd add the Seiko SUR369 / 373 / 375 / 377 series. 40mm, titanium case and bracelet, sapphire crustal, and a nice accurate quartz movement. Right around $250 USD depending where it's purchased.

[@mislavblazevic8505]

Great video, I started my watch journey just over a year ago and thanks to videos like this I managed to avoid watches like affordable fashion watches that are overpiced chinese crap. Keep doing great job Ben

[@jaygoodwin8833]

The green Timex Galli S1 is stunning!

[@LeoGjok]

I like when a person speaks well and is very clean. Subscribed! Absolute amazing presentation!

[@sydneytomlinson]

Wow, I love Sternglas, but have never seen the Tero. It is PERFECT for me. I hunted it down and bought the last one from an online store! Can't wait oh boy

[@niksoncutts]

This might be one of your greatest videos yet, Ben! Really love all the pieces you put into it. I have so many friends that are into the "Minimalist" style and I was struggling to come up with all the affordable options, and you literally just release this video!

[@m.e.e.p.e.r]

I've watched so many of your videos this past week and I just love how you show off the watches. It's all done with such great camera work. I'd actually love it if you could make a video some time showing people how to take nice pictures/videos of their watches like you do.

[@adamt1564]

This is the best rundown of affordable, stylish watches that I've ever seen. Many thanks!

[@Verlie-o6l]

Great video, very accurate analysis. In my 4.5 years in the game as a watch collector and enthusiast, I collected a lot from amzwatch I was thinking I was able to get a blue SD but I'm not vip enough, but I'm not giving up. Hehe. Great video.

[@kart182]

This is one beefy boy of a video. Love it!

[@bobbyboldy]

I hope you have been well Ben. Always great to see your excellent videos. Especially valuable about this video is it's covering of a style of watch that is not very popular among watch enthusiasts but very popular among people in the market for a watch in general. Mainly young men. Having this large selection of high quality/value pieces shown to them is very helpful. Best regards.

[@BensWatchClub]

Much appreciated!

[@finesse49]

I picked up a Naos automatic back when Sternglas crowd funded it, so the price was very good. With the white dial and narrow bezel 38mm looks very large. I wish they produced a 36mm version though I wouldn't buy one at current prices.

[@patrickiredale4359]

Incredible range of reviews, the only negative being the soundtrack, which personally I would switch off if it were an option. Otherwise an impressive amount of detailed information on a comprehensive range of beautiful and affordable watches. Great stuff.

[@gabrielpetcu5502]

Nice to see you back!! As usual, excellent quality video!!

[@ImperialGoldfish]

This video is an absolute GODSEND It's like you've hacked my brain and read exactly what all my preferences are

[@easycoding8255]

The Nixon Timeteller in gold with the green face was the first watch I bought as an adult, with the profits from my first freelance job no less so it's got sentimental value for me. I went for Nixon having grown up loving the Tony Hawk's video games which heavily featured Nixon advertising so the brand felt nostalgic and "more me". I loved the design and I still enjoy it now. It's got me compliments over the years and it's still ticking away strongly! Having bought a couple of Seiko 5's since, I might test it out in the pool on holiday this year as I hadn't even considered the 100M resistance and I can make it my "holiday watch" to get some more use out of it.

[@edwardfletcher7790]

This is the best collated video of affordable, subtle, stylish watches I've ever seen 👍 Thank you !

[@calebnewton_]

Wow, I forgot about that Timex Galli! I need to take a look at that again.

[@anthonystevens8683]

Some really great options Ben, to think what is available for less than 'fashion' brand prices at far better quality really is astounding. From the many options that were on the list I'd probably look at the Orient and Tissot models. My experience with Tissot has so fa been very good over the years, I've yet to try an Orient but the reviews have been very good and are consistently recommended by trusted reviewers like yourself. Another one that I'd not looked at was the Citizen Axiom, that one will be worth checking out in the flesh assuming they don't all sell out now this video is released. I've had Eco Drive Citizen watches for nigh on a decade and they have all been very good, even the ones with mineral crystals on have lasted very well. Many thanks for sharing.

[@mohammedislam413]

Hands down you are the best watch reviewer on KZbin!

[@evophantom]

Top 3 for me are the Galli, presage and Bambino. Can't go wrong with any of these 3, some other good ones on the list though

[@lindenhoch8396]

I find the most difficult watch to find these days is the elusive Spaghetti Scametti. Is there a waiting list, anyone know a link?

[@BensWatchClub]

👀👀

[@Mrcxlixo]

Fantastic video, very extensive and well detailed. Congrats... I think I've never seen a video so well planned and executed for watches on a budget.

[@jessecederberg6509]

At last, thank you Ben! You're my favourite watch youtube channel!

[@EEE_MMM]

Welcome back sir!

[@BensWatchClub]

More to come!

[@EEE_MMM]

@@BensWatchClub already looking forward to it, and I haven't even finished this video yet 😉

[@dalegamble1173]

Iron Annie was a nickname given by the allies to the ju 52. Really enjoyed the video (as always)

[@multipl3]

I wish everyone could see your vids. The way you shit on DW & MVMT is priceless 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@BensWatchClub]

Here's me hoping they improve their products! I'd make a lot more money if they were decent 😅😂

[@StrikeWarlock]

How the hell DW even got big is beyond me, MVMT I can see because it has Movado money, but who the hell keeps paying for DW?

[@Leptospirosi]

Do not buy Braun copycats from Junghans: get the iconic ones like the AW10 and the AW50 Designed by Deitrich Lubs and Dieter Rams in 1989 (8:24), which really are icons of design, being in display at MoMA

[@korien8976]

Glad you're back!

[@nickgee7291]

This is just what I needed! My favorite style of watch besides dress watches.

[@suttersenesac]

I have to say that NKUWAN 's watches is amazing!

[@jimmygarcia3068]

I'm a big watch fan collector...my first watch at age 10 was a Sears sports divers....then Seiko caught my interest in the 70s commercials...now I own Citizen solar😢 watches.....great video n all true 👍

[@kostaskal8970]

Congratulations for your videos and for your description!! This one is exactly what I needed!

[@OnalennaBaloyi-w2m]

Ben I just love how you acculate this timepieces

[@minz05]

holy shit 40 mins,I'm getting my snacks ready

[@sp-tw8ij]

I used to worked for Zeon, they designed the watches in the UK. They then (at the time and to my knowledge) had them made in China. Zeon is part of the Herald group. Zeon make various brands of watch under license. They are make the supermarket/ store brand watches.

[@Yoshikaable]

Great topic thanks for the Braun refresh

[@davidtrachtenberg7095]

Surprised you didn’t mention Lilienthal Berlin from Germany. I’ve had their L1 for a few years and love it.

[@timesylvania]

This was an epic episode! Thank you Ben for all your work and research!

[@mitchhills1244]

Can vouch for the Nixon Timeteller, often overlooked but a great watch!

[@michaelkilbride2927]

Just what we need Ben a man that knows his stuff and passes it on so that new people to our hobby don't get ripped off

[@Staticclism]

Surprised to not see Junghans on a list of sub-$500 Bauhaus. Been loving the Milano Solar I picked up at the end of 2022.

[@BensWatchClub]

Unfortunately never tried one myself. I'd feel guilty recommend something I've never laid my hands on (unlike most reviewers it seems!) 👍

[@BensWatchClub]

Might have to see if I can get hold of one at some point though 😀

[@Staticclism]

@@BensWatchClub Understandable! Appreciate the honesty and integrity! Jomashop has them right now for $299 U.S.

[@waris3732]

Tip for chromed brass cases, get cheap ceramic coating and apply a coat every 6 months/1 year depending on usage and wear. It really helps. Or clear nail polish

[@andrewallen9993]

Tip for chromed brass watches. Remove movement and strap and soak in a 20% solution of hydrochloric acid till the chrome dissolves ( chrome dissolves fairly quickly in the acid so check every two hours, brass takes much longer). Reassemble watch and enjoy as it develops a beautiful patina. I have done this with a Vostok Kommandirskie and it looks good. The chromed bezel cam be left alone or also acid dipped. Don't acid dip the crown!

[@Tomek_]

Nice one! you definitely need to post more often :)

[@BensWatchClub]

That's the plan!

[@StrikeWarlock]

You can't rush quality, but regardless I concur.

[@RandomAlaskanKid]

We missed you Ben!

[@oliver.n278]

I recently bought the SEIKO SUR307 in silver and love this watch. Dressy, but also a little bit sporty. It has 10 bar WR, slim 8,4 mm thickness, saphirecrystal, lumiBrite and a wonderful sunburst dial. Got it for 180 Euro recently, what a bargain! Only Downside is the bracelet, which I might switch in the future. Other than that I am very happy. Had a Timex Fairfield before, but was never really happy with that watch as I am now with this SEIKO (also available in other color options like black and blue btw)

[@ssh705]

Aw10 evo is interesting, would like to see and compare with other braun watches.

[@BensWatchClub]

Noted!

[@morpherd2tml]

Excellent video. Something I can send to anyone looking to join the ranks of watch collectors.

[@xgford94]

20:41 I like Nixon as they don’t pretend to be what they’re not, and end up a better value. They novelty watches a super fun too! 20:41

[@henryg2231]

Thanks!

[@BensWatchClub]

Hey Henry, astonished by your super thanks 🤯 that's incredibly generous of you and comes at the quietest time of year for us, so it means more than you know. Have a great week and I'll keep trying to make engaging videos for you to enjoy. Ben

[@henryg2231]

⁠You're welcome!! Great video!! I picked up more than a few of the recommendations to add to my collection. Thank you! And keep up the good work!!

[@apax2901]

Jesus Christ he's finally back!

[@maxlvl912]

Another quality video as always Ben! Have wondered, what’s your opinion on the Timex Marlin 34mm reissue? As a watch KZbinr who airs towards the smaller wrist sizes it would seem like a perfect fit for your channel, but I’ve only seen you mention it in passing. In terms of budget dress watches it’s been the go to in my collection and it’s a low key strap beast, looking great on a nato, Zulu and a mesh bracelet as well as the standard leather. It’s also pretty much one of the only ways to get vintage styling without the risks of vintage watches.

[@Gerbertboss]

Excellent as always Ben!

[@FalonKenobii]

Always a good day when Ben uploads

[@chrisamaya873]

Great list and vid ❤❤❤👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽but u forgot the timed easy reader😢😢😢

[@Paperfiasco]

Glad you brought up Timex... I know they get their fair share of shit, which while deserved in a number of cases, but they make decent product for the asking price. I feel like they're the American equivalent to Casio in many ways, both storied brands with lots to offer those searching the lower end of the price bracket, but Timex just doesn't have the same level of goodwill..

[@tomcruz3774]

34:14 nooooooo I thought I was cool for finding this and seeing no one else did. Now that more than 5 people know of its existence seiko is gonna discontinue it 😭😭😭

[@imiss_you]

I am waiting for my minimalist watch from DW. Loving your channel💯

[@TheLegitAlpha]

But what about Spaghetti Scameti? I hear they have an excellent minimalist design.

[@BensWatchClub]

An EXCLUSIVE ITALIAN STYLE design, in fact

[@TheLegitAlpha]

@xbenswatchclub-td2fy Kinda defeats the point of having a bot reply *when the real account posted a reply to my comment prior!*

[@jaygoodwin8833]

Great work!

[@briansaiditsoitmustbetrue4206]

Love this channel ..Thank you for this video

[@BensWatchClub]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@mohidkhan9002]

Bro i really like ur videos

[@BensWatchClub]

Thank you so much 😀

[@TruthTeller00]

Anyone got any recommendations for a watch with a black disk and orange rubber strap colour way?

[@kheldaur2107]

I have two Nixon Time Tellers. They´re just cool and fun. And very affordable.

[@PINKFL0YD-s2h]

Like many reviewers You are extremely biased and rate sapphire well above mineral. They are both good at resisting scratches. None of mine have scratches. The difference is in the fact that while sapphire is tough it's prone to shattering. Mineral does not shatter in the same way and is tougher and I personally prefer it..

[@cosmodoc]

one of the most useful videos about affordable watches ever! Thanks Ben!

[@sanketgaikwad6623]

Love from India❤❤ big fan bro👍👍👍

[@daniellondon6310]

Ben, great video as usual. My only critique to your channel is you should do more content.

[@saikiranmushkara8955]

Looks like Ben is on a mission to get the fashion watch buyers into a much better space :D

[@RandallSlick]

Great vid right up to the point you mentioned Parnis. Please don't buy these. Pot luck central so it will likely be faulty.

[@bb-dn6zg]

Another great video. Ben, what do you think about Ralph Christian watches?

[@BetsBestBits]

That is a fantastic looking/bargain watch, it's enough to give a bloke Parnis envy.

[@darrellzayac3441]

Great vid you are the best at budget full stop!

[@DonLee1980]

That green Timex looks very nice!!

[@Chino-47]

Huge fan of the Edifice EQB 1000/1100 series. All AP designs, sub $500 prices BT connections. For Armitron, look at their Atlas models. Surprisingly decent watches. Sub $100 prices.

[@StrikeWarlock]

What about Fossil , Ben? Are you gonna break that one commenter's heart who's been wanting to hear your thoughts on Fossil and how it's better than Seiko? (As if you didn't make a video already about how there are better watches in AliExpress compared to their most popular watch)

[@denisdaly1708]

I got a Titoni impetus with an eta 2892 A movement for $450. And wonderful citizen ecos for $300

[@maartenvandijken822]

Hi Ben! Would you consider reviewing a Bering watch? I fell in love with this brand, and I think Bering deserves your attention. These watches are of great quality, and their minimalist style is beyond everything I’ve seen before. Thanks a lot, and greetings from The Netherlands!

[@MaubyMaster69]

I’ve got that same Tissot everytime gent and in person that dial is pretty amazing

[@mCblue79]

Love the Georgio Galli Timex piece. However I cannot pay almost $1k for a Timex. It's a sickness I have.

[@nl2935]

hey Ben I was just thinking if you could do a video about your hair loss? to share your experience of losing your hair and how to cope with it. a video like that may be the most powerful video you will ever make.

[@BensWatchClub]

I may actually, was thinking about it semi-recently!

[@JohnAGalvanArt]

these all look amazing, thank you for sharing this information, I always was wondering for alternatives for some of these brands. Curious, I been looking for a watch that would fit my wrists, they are on the kinda on the big side, but while I would love to get a Casio watch, most of the wrist bands are kinda for more narrow wrists, and I have no idea how to go about measuring or which can fit, if any at all.