Entry Level Mechanical Chronographs On A Budget [Short]

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[@hmApollo101]

Studio Underd0g!

[@ChronometerCheck]

Good choice

[@dannyterrazo4626]

They look cool ,but after thorough investigation, I would go for a seiko vk mechaquartz, far more reliable, a lot of ppl complain about the ST1900 quality control, random stops, and not to forget that servicing is more expensive than the movement, so personally I'ma wait until I have more money to buy something else like a Hamilton

[@jdc78]

I have been enjoying my Hemel Airwing

[@p.martinez1861]

You should do a video on the best quality automatic watches that require little to no service.

[@ChronometerCheck]

Doesn't exist :D but Seiko movements have been proven to be pretty reliable and rugged. Some have gone 10+ years without any issues

[@Colby_0-3_IRL_and_title_fights]

I think Citizens 3 star is supposed to be for markets where maintenance is difficult and batteries are hard to obtain (idk where that could possibly be)

[@iamsathya]

Have a look at DWC Everest and havlock, i myself own everest ice blue and im loving it.

[@Prokill007]

Love the videos ❤

[@ChronometerCheck]

Thank you

[@rabbit859]

Orient Neo 70s for the Speedmaster Panda flavor.

[@MasterMike05]

Video idea, what pilot style watch would you recommend. Preferably budget friendly

[@Babskedubu_10]

Can you suggest a automatic divers watch ! And love your vids

[@santtis]

Be aware that the movement is not the most reliable. It's 1940 design made cheaply today. My first ST1901 movement had problems from the start.

[@ChronometerCheck]

It's not a durable workhorse compared to many of the time-only rock-solid movements like the NH calibers out there by any means. What issues did you have?

[@santtis]

@@ChronometerCheck Small seconds stopped randomly between minutes 15-40. It lost about 1-2 mins per hour. Started to run again if you shook it or ran the chronograph. Also when adjusting the time it hacked randomly. On a non-hacking movement it shouldn't do that.

[@ChronometerCheck]

@@santtis Yeah something very wrong with that one unfortunately. Thanks for sharing

[@ZeroSuitSamo]

Original comment said $2-300, I really liked the look of the Baltics, went to their site, they are all €500+ :c Maybe I'll look for one used some day

[@ChronometerCheck]

Yeah, at that price you are pretty much exclusively sticking with the Seagull, Sugess and other options from chinese brands (and they're pretty dang good!)

[@ZeroSuitSamo]

@ChronometerCheck you aren't kidding! I just took a look at both their sites, and both of them offer some absolutely gorgeous designs for really reasonable prices. I mean, all of them still more than I can spend at the drop of a hat (I am way too poor for this hobby lol) but compared to other stuff on the market it's great. Heck, I have a couple of quartz Timex models on my Amazon wishlist list that cost more than some of their mechanical models with various complications

[@ChronometerCheck]

@@ZeroSuitSamo One thing that I learn over and over again is that spending more doesn't necessarily mean you'll enjoy the watch more so stick with what you can afford, maybe pick up a couple of straps to mix it up and wear the heck out of it and enjoy

[@ZeroSuitSamo]

@ChronometerCheck oh yeah I'm definitely not out there lusting after watches simply because they are expensive haha. I'm really only interested in their style, and Timex has a couple recent models that really caught my eye, but are just out of the "buy it now" price range. Kicking myself for missing a really good sale on one of them too. But yeah, I do want to get some more straps as well. Leather for ones that are on bracelets and vice-versa, maybe some more colored Nato straps to play with too.

[@ChronometerCheck]

​@@ZeroSuitSamo Haha, I hear you. Especially with watches that aren't a simple impulse purchase. Sounds like you have the right mentality, enjoy! PS consider checking out some straps @ chronometercheck.com Will be adding some nylon options soonish :)

[@mohammadjhandir8089]

Please, a watch with eta 7750 and a spinning bezel under $500

[@ChronometerCheck]

I'm unsure if that exists within this price range

[@Scherzkeks1212]

Where is the Strela 3017 my man. Seagull and it’s movement is basically a clone of the vintage Strela. You will not only get a beautiful Chronograph, but also a lot of space history without having to pay 5k for a Speedmaster, but rather very much affordable ranging from 500-1000€ depending on the configuration you want.

[@ChronometerCheck]

@@Scherzkeks1212 this is a great shout, man

[@saladman4779]

Chronograwwwphhh

[@ChronometerCheck]

chronograwphs and cawffee, nothing better

[@ionutistrate2320]

I keep looking at a citizen watch, are they worth it?

[@ChronometerCheck]

They are good

[@ionutistrate2320]

@@ChronometerCheck I i like the bullhead is limited to 3000 pieces. Any opinions on this specific watch from citizen ?

[@ChronometerCheck]

@@ionutistrate2320 Bullhead is quite literally a classic. Quirky, but that's part of its charm. One of those watches that I don't see myself owning but every time I see one I am impressed

[@neilmathur19]

Boderry

[@manupratap7064]

Are there more recommendable watches with the same movement?

[@batuhansicimoglu402]

Underd0g

[@ArashBagheri]

You buy 200 watch and you pay 500 to service -_-

[@ChronometerCheck]

So you would like to pay more for the watches? Haha

[@ivoshandor6859]

Most people would just replace the movement.

[@ArashBagheri]

@@ChronometerCheck for sure not i prefter to use simple automatic watches

[@ArashBagheri]

​@@ivoshandor6859Its the better choices