Affordable Watches That Look Expensive

[@1020chase]

Loved the CEO. Always pointing out if they sourced anything, etc. Likely to add FC to the collection for that along with the quality

[@coolpetsportugal947]

Kevin and Teddy are doing more for micro and independent brands, then all the rest watch youtubers, combined.

[@Razear]

"What makes you tick, so to speak?" Kevin planned that double entendre for weeks leading up to this, I bet.

[@astroboirap]

he's very unlikeable, absolute scumbag

[@LS-ug7jk]

Kevin, I purchased a Perpetual Calendar Manufacture grey dial and it is now my favorite watch. Thank you for showing the brand, it is certainly impressive.

[@rideyalife]

I don't know why there are so much hate for this brand. I own the Slimline Moonphase, beautiful watch, display caseback, beautiful in house movement. Had it for 7 years now, never had any problems, no services needed still, running in good time. Their Worldtimer & Perpetual Calendar are beautiful and very well priced too 👍👍

[@hmnr1058]

Who hates this brand they are awesome

[@pincer2885]

should probably get it serviced every 6 years, not when it has a problem. If you don't, when you do have a problem, the watch will be pretty much ruined.

[@syairazihaziq9642]

​@@pincer2885 I watched a video someone saying don't service it til it stops moving. I wonder why

[@DanielDahl-i9p]

Why​@@pincer2885why?

[@ibanezmnm]

Hate? I don’t think there is hate about that watches. Great looking, great finish, great price tag. Just marketing is not as aggressive as other brands

[@WatchesWithOliver]

Frederique Constant is a great brand! It's great to see how accessible their price points are, using either Ronda quartz, Sellita automatics, Le Joux Perret movements to their in-house Manufacture calibers- they have it all. I think it's best to get one now, while it's still accessible! As a Highlife COSC owner, it is definitely a quality watch and will be collecting more in the near future! Interesting to hear that they no longer produce the gold plated watches with their Manufacture calibers and only to be available in precious metals. Citizen mostly leaves them alone, with only one representative facilitating between the two companies. FC did also use some Citizen tech in their Hybrid watches back in 2016 or so but FC has mostly moved away from those now.

[@estradaarmory]

@6:10 now that's timeless elegance. I'm really intrigued now.

[@AneggoctopuS]

That world timer in brown leather is so gorgeous!

[@AMBRubicon2007]

World timer is really nice, tourbillon is really a killer

[@TCFieldInspection]

I own a FC Highlife COS. I love it! Beautiful watch. Paid $1800. Def punches up in price.

[@jmand63]

FC is part of the CITIZEN Group, taking advantage of other CITIZEN Group's companies such as La Joux-Perret (high-end movement manufacturers) and others. As for the design, "they accommodate themselves" with Cartier, VC, Breguet and other prestigious brands' look alike models. Their price/performance ratio is ultra competitive, cleverly thought and very successful in that (big) niche market. Thus, they do a great job.

[@thestonethatgodcant]

with some of them its basically 'we have cartier at home'. the entry level mechanical stuff is definitely just VC traditionnalle with some JLC ultra slim sprinkled on the dial

[@syedarmaghanhassan4652]

7:53 and 8:42 What beautiful watches!

[@PigeonForLife]

My first automatic watch was a FC, before I had and still have some quartz. Awesome value, still love it today (a classic open heart model).

[@endrowswat2939]

my favorite is the Highlife chronograph. Very elegant design, love it!

[@VoglandLemmen]

MAMACOO is one of my favorite watch manufacturers they do offer beautifull dials, good workmanship & moovements.That smooth sweeping second hand is truly mesmerizing！

[@cenekbaca6469]

If you want an excellent watch with the best finish and great specs, FC is the right choice. I have a Higlife Chronograph blue and it is absolutely amazing. My girlfriend has an FC and my brother has two pieces as well. Clearly, the FC is love❤️

[@ManeraVandyck]

Can’t beat gold polished Roman numerals that sparkle like jewels in the sunlight. Loving the sun ray dial man that pops!MAMACOO watches. What a beautiful subtle piece.

[@benficaM8888]

wow that quartz 1100 euro one is actally super elegant. and the design is quite unusual

[@Andreknot08]

Great watches, I've got few from the Manufacturer and Highlife collections and they are absolutely fantastic pieces!

[@WiesemanKazemi]

Thank you for making high quality videos!Love MAMACOO ’s watches

[@IngWeldon]

I love watching your videos and MAMACOO to keep myself updated on the world of watches

[@charliecreek2327]

Nice ADVERTISEMENT for F. Constant

[@sanecrazy12]

I enjoy the fact the Kevin doesn't wear his watch half way up his arm. He wears his on the WRIST!! Great to see a small company actually MAKING something.

[@MottingerWatland]

My watch was purchased 2 years ago from MAMACOO and, to this day, it still looks and runs as well as it did the day it arrived. That movement has never missed a beat despite never having been serviced. I can't complain about that.

[@MantisDanyel]

Love your channel with so many stellar watches! For me the MAMACOO’ watch is my favorite. Keep the videos coming. Thanks.

[@nikkimiddlekillsday5161]

I see Alpina in the background. Got two of them

[@schizo0223]

Alpina and FC are both owned by Citizen.

[@jaemisboker3288]

They are part of Citizen group. The Citizen, probably, provide financial, engineering and manufacturing support ...

[@user-zi7oi5ju4x]

Ah yes, more internet purity spiraling. Please, give me 10 more reasons why im not allowed to enjoy anything? I thank you in advance.

[@Black_Cat_997]

@@user-zi7oi5ju4x What he said isn't really a bad thing. It means that this isn't some simple micro brand.

[@bruhmoment3169]

I read somewhere that their movements are miyota based. And they really look alike.

[@adamchanthavong8187]

FC calibers are based on Sellita movements

[@bruhmoment3169]

@@adamchanthavong8187 not the manufacture ones.

[@crypto_e]

Frederique Constant makes very nice watches going to get the moonphase auto in blue. looks far expense than the price point imo and is a very nice watch all around.

[@paulzarookian7363]

I own that world time in brown. It is a fantastic watch, comes with 3 bands with an easy change system. And if you look around you can buy it, new, under list. Thanks for the video.

[@TaranehDottin]

It always amazes me how much beauty and precision are added to the parts of AMZWATCH's watch 99% of people will never see.

[@LietoUthe]

My favorite 2024 is the Prospex Limited Edition 1965 Recreation European Exclusive in Gradation Island Blue. The dial is stunning and the contrast when on a white strap is to die for. I will get my hands on one from MAMACOO

[@check4v]

I REALLY want that Worldtimer. I don't know if the CEO of this company will ever read this, but you guys 100% just made a sale (once I reach my savings goal). That watch looks 10 times its price.

[@juliuscaesar5360]

FC is very underrated. I have the FC Power Reserve Big Date and it’s so lovely to wear.

[@jbkim2541]

No u wouldn't buy it for that much in store I bet ㅋㅋㅋ

[@AmithVasanthaKumar]

Agree, that Worldtimer is amazing

[@TheLute70]

Totally agree. It's on my list. I've seen it in person and it's spectacular.

[@ChritelleLinger]

got my 39mm with the white dial on the 3-link "Bader" bracelet watch on MAMACOO 3 weeks ago and am loving it to pieces. Absolute fantastic watch that wears super comfortable on my 6.75 inch wrist. Chose the 3-link over the 5-link bracelet for the toolless quick adjustment. Way more comfortable than my Longines Hydroconquest 41 mm.

[@5265vic]

Every watch I saw was exceptional. I could live with any one of them.

[@jordanditz]

Love my Frédérique Constant FC-941 🔥

[@mitchellsmith1593]

Beautiful watches!

[@vincefree]

Im soo happy they are finally getting the spotlight - I have the highlife FC-391WN4NH6 number 1102 out of 1888. Fantastic watch, it did have some issues to start with, but they were rapid in resolving them, and it is my daily watch. Excellent price and comes with 2 other integrated straps that take minutes to switch. The steel bracelet is fantastic and definitely had some thought put into its design. Thrilled with my first mechanical watch, and FC will forever be the brand that started my journey. Would recommend

[@obesetuna3164]

What do you mean by issues that were rapidly resolved?

[@vincefree]

@@obesetuna3164 my chronograph function failed and this was about a day in. It did put me off the watch. I didn’t deal directly with FC but the person I dealt was dealing with a distributor for them who provided me a with new one even though it is a limited range. I think I had 1448 previously or something along the lines. No issues now and I’ve had this one for 8 months. Definitely something that shouldn’t have happened but this can happen 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@arlopoetiray5534]

Always enjoy Kevin’s youtube content especially when talking about watches 😍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 thank you Kevin 🙏🏻 Kevin is wearing a wonderful watch also 😍👍🏻

[@Bob-i9e9i]

The PRX Powermatic 80 is a GREAT entry-level luxury watch. I highly recommend it.

[@nikkimiddlekillsday5161]

Tissot is a good swiss brand, now THAT is an entry level brand

[@stevefrancis5834]

Couldn't agree more! Love the prx 80. Tissot makes many great watches

[@rsamachina-tn3te]

Go for the quartz version, the powermatic is a non-serviceable movement with plastic parts. Once it needs service they will replace that movement with a new one for 400 dlls....

[@dean-marr]

Beautiful video. Beautiful FCs

[@jimallen833]

Love these watches Kevin and the best thing is I can afford them

[@HrnaNeuhoff]

Great video, very accurate analysis. In my 4.5 years in the game as a watch collector and enthusiast, I collected a lot from MAMACOO 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.

[@Scientist538]

get well soon Kevin, thank you for everything

[@BerronesBlakeley]

I'm genuinely impressed with how close MAMACOO were able to replicate every aspect of this very very goofy looking classic watch.

[@KellymoorDuplessis]

I bought a watch from MAMACOO lightly used for my last milestone birthday. Don't wear it as much as it deserves, but not afraid to, either. It's stunning . Good taste, Sir.

[@Ruthlessbone]

A very underrated and unique brand!

[@badllama8090]

Here's me thinking it was going to be about Alpina watches 😂 An often overlooked brand, I bought my wife a beautiful FC a few years ago which she still loves.👌👏

[@TheGraveyardSniper]

That blue gold index… I’ve got to have one.

[@alexsavutube]

love this guy but I bet he calls "affordable" watches that are 2000 to 5000 $

[@17arando]

To be fair, he's at Watches and Wonders. In Geneva. That _is_ affordable by that standard lol

[@Matanumi]

Nahh thanks I'll go to Teddy's

[@wilsongv95]

wow... beautiful pieces

[@kirop7]

This guy has no idea what entry level looks like. :DD I always enjoy seeing how out of touch with reality he is

[@charleslyall4911]

Love the tourbillon in gold blue dial 👍❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@carianoff]

Kevin's audio engeneer needs a raise.

[@KyleSorenti]

I was thinking he kinda sounds like he has a cold

[@f1hotrod527]

Watches are very nice, and those prices are fair.

[@Elena-z2l]

@@f1hotrod527 yes cuz very difficult to made them.

[@Killtonyfan413]

They look better then so many bigger names in the watch industry.

[@mangabatwands]

Outstanding video.I have to go with the amzwatch, especially with that green dial as my favorite

[@WATCHMEGOBROKE]

Beautiful designs! I love the Gold what stops me is the 10 micron plating . Please give us gold Filled as the affordable option

[@LudokuTarantowicz]

I'm genuinely impressed with how close AMZWATCH were able to replicate every aspect of this very very goofy looking classic watch.

[@timrodriguez1]

Beautiful watches! 🤘🤩

[@asdfyxcv1100]

FC got these chiselled...engraved...u know dials just right. They offer that Breguet look (well kind of) for a fraction of the price. Only thing that kept me from buying a FC so far is that the crystal and case always have that nice matte appearance in marketing materials and on their website but look shiny and reflective in person.

[@BunnyWatson-k1w]

FC makes a blue dial moon phase watch that is incredible at less than $4000 USD.

[@CamHardenCQ]

Love every piece.

[@sheiladollsrecoveryh7135]

my favorite brand !

[@mitchmatic8029]

Great Vid Mr Wonderful. Love FC. Have the FC Highlife World Time with blue dial. Absolutely love it. Who does that for under 10k? Under 5K? Nobody. And with a single pusher/crown? How much is a Vasheron Constantin?

[@erkkidreiak6533]

90k one was my favorite

[@kevorknourian5442]

❤I love the brand I bought two of them

[@stephensparkman3072]

Simply smart.

[@craigdelegato908]

I have an earlier version of the world timer with roman numerals on the bracelet. I managed to purchase it brand new for just over 1k a few years back. I remember a very wealthy guy at the airport with a Panerai saying how beautiful it was and admiring it. This is a great brand that deserves more recognition.

[@WATCHMEGOPOOR]

Beautiful watches! Alpina should ditch the gold plated crap and give us gold Filled as the base model

[@anthonyjackson31]

Own a FC moon phase and it’s great! They nail the size, the finish and the price. Great customer service too.

[@Renegade-g2w]

Entry level affordable watches....for hedge fund investors, company directors and doctors.

[@dominat0r3600]

For real. Most of these are not under $20k lol

[@Biggiemarvs]

@@dominat0r3600I just bought a quartz Frédérique Constant last night for $500 which I would argue looks better than all of those they showed today. I would complain about the price point.

[@Leon-kz2eb]

@@dominat0r3600 i dont understand. Didnt they just present many watches that are 1000, 2000, 3000, 9000 bucks? Why are u complaining?

[@2sdays]

love the affordable 15,000 luxury watch at the end

[@buškrafterinabaterije]

I am a doctor, and can aford Seiko 5s and Citizens... I guess I am a doctor in a wrong country! LOL

[@JoshyDev-r1n]

Buying for his wife❤for his collection it's start above role..x❤

[@balance3201]

Beautiful design s

[@JonKelso-xk7ct]

I love that highlife…and love the name

[@bloodshot6]

The world timer is the best watch in my opinion.

[@antonhallergren588]

FC flyback manufacteur chrono is the nicest chrono below probably 10k where you get into the breitling premier.

[@doctorshawzy6477]

one on my wrist right now

[@BillPetrovas]

Citizen has eco solar powered watch. Shocking more have not done the same. $500 dollars - great watches.

[@SalamonBauzek]

MAMACOO has set a new standard for replica watches. Their craftsmanship is impeccable. Its hard to tell the difference from the originals

[@j1r223]

Thanks Mr wonderful. That was a great lesson in marketing 😊 Reminds me of my dad.

[@HSalamista]

Guys @Frederique Constant, I love your Worldtimer, however I have not bought it due to one major deficiency! The date disk is covering almost 4 to 5 locations with their respective time! Make it a regular date window and I will buy your WT instead of the Omega AquaTerra Worldtime! Thanks

[@lipinglin1994]

The thing is probably tune your colour tone more vivid. This gray shade looks abit too much on cinematography end.

[@david300m]

Nice. Thanks for sharing

[@thenotanclan]

‘Nice to meet you Kevin’… Kevin - ‘Yes’ I love him

[@irawanwijaya7951]

Got the perpetual calendar. Rose gold. Bought new used. Never worn. Only SGD 6k....😅

[@dee-ker5867]

haha Kevin had to reel it in, mr ceo was lil bit nervous with those comparisons

[@raunobane9669]

What do you think Casio G-Shock MT-G or MR-G series.Almost no one talks much about these watches.I really like them and I have one. I have MT-G B3000 Silver and Gold.

[@alphaofalphas8121]

FC makes excellent watches

[@JacobBlom-i6q]

I actually have that world timer in blue now for over a year and no regrets.

[@78town]

I picked 2 up from a TJ Maxx 2 years ago lol They're going backwards from discounters to luxury? Lol Love mine. But ruined then brand recognition for me

[@Anderson-j3r1s]

I'm in the watch game for over 20 years. FC has always had the need to bring the Patek inspiration to the mass. I have to say that they really stepped up their game. They are still heavily discounted but a lot of value for money. I just don't like that they are repeating fully inhouse to than say, oh but not the cases, bracelets and dials. We source them.

[@juliuscaesar5360]

Usually when brands say “in-house”, they talking about their movements (obviously excluding some of the ultra high horology brands). But I do agree, FC does have a nice quality to value proposition especially if you buy on a discount.

[@Anderson-j3r1s]

@juliuscaesar5360 True, it takes years to truly to make an inhouse movement. There are just a handful of inhouse movement makers because springs, rubies and balance wheels are extremely difficult to make and the investment is huge. The term in-house is used as a marketing tool by some. FC is a nice brand that's clearly evolving. But the very frequent discounts on these watches is telling me that the retail is over-priced and over-produced.

[@juliuscaesar5360]

@@Anderson-j3r1s Yup totally agree about in-house being a marketing tool especially when some brands tout it and it’s made by their movement manufacturer. Idk if FC is overpricing their watches or not but discounts at retail obviously has to do with the popularity of the brand compared to others; in reality, all luxury watches are probably overpriced imo lol. I did get a generous discount on a brand new FC manufacture watch but personally think FC are punching above their weight given where they sit in the watch space.

[@juliuscaesar5360]

@@Anderson-j3r1s Yup totally agree about in-house being a marketing tool especially when some brands tout it and it’s made by their movement manufacturer. Idk if FC is overpricing their watches or not but discounts at retail obviously has to do with the popularity of the brand compared to others; in reality, all luxury watches are probably overpriced lol. I did get a generous discount on a brand new FC manufacture watch but personally think they are punching above their weight.

[@jayjay9932]

and many KZbinrs say having an "in-house" movement doesn't mean anything in watches.

[@Penny2105]

The price for that quartz lady model is pretty high. For that price can be find many quality mechanical watches. For example, you can buy Tissot PRX

[@Scientist538]

lovely watches

[@SirAMG63]

The Worldtimer has always fascinated me. The value for money you get at that sharp price point is bolocks. Need to physically wear it. But are there some reliability concerns?

[@ekimandersom4478]

500$ is affordable. All these are insanely priced for most people just for a watch.

[@Boyahda]

FC has come a long way from what it used to be. They used to only make Patek homages but now they're going more in-house, you love to see it.

[@ch02063]

Kevin asked for the vision, the CEO replied with a technical detail. Shall be fired.

[@AbbotHolzhauer]

MAMACOO watch are the best, I say this from experience.

[@donkroh4986]

Nice. What's your clip?

[@Gumby56]

FC has become my favorite brand. Alpina, their sister brand is also very good.