5 Cheap Watches that Don't Suck!

[@HeroAntagonist]

I've got that exact Bertucci watch type, bought for the lume case. I can swear by it. Its the only watch I wear when doing serious hiking cos its near indestructible and super accurate. Changing the battery is a breeze too. If Marc says it's a good affordable watch, then he's gonna be right about those others too.

[@islandwatch]

That is awesome to hear. Thanks so much.

[@bigdreams5554]

As someone who popped spring bars twice on my islander full lume flieger on different hikes, I am seriously considering that Bertucci watch. Looks great and very practical

[@pederlindstrom3132]

Hello Mark,, Sweden still here. Bertucci, I have the A-3P and it's a tough one, love that raised edge on the crystal, it does work as you say. I got it when I was a mechanic on city buses, I dug out snow, med and dirt from wheelhousings, it's been drenched in antifreeze and soaked in old motoroil and keeps on ticking. It's one tough beater.

[@JasonCaringella]

I bought that Bertucci several years ago, still looking new and runs great. Love the GID case

[@islandwatch]

That's awesome!

[@pageophile]

Solid video and thanks for showcasing affordable/cheap watches. Saw another similarly billed video but some of the watches were over 1000 and none under 300, not affordable nor cheap for a lot of people. Thanks again!

[@jailer14]

I also have that Bertucci glow in the dark watch. I love it, and I bought the Bertucci glow in the dark strap. They're both so cool!

[@WatchWitt]

That Bertucci looks great! And you're not kidding about their straps...TOP notch!

[@frostygill]

Just ordered a Red Dial Red Star!! Thank you, Marc!!! I very much appreciate you highlighting a “humble yet honorable” price point watch!! 😁😁😁

[@patricklgreen]

I bought the cream dial Red Star from Marc over a year ago. I work at a bank and it gets complements often. I absolutely love that watch. You will too.

[@1vegasdood]

As a designer, I loved the Red Star watches but, I have been too brainwashed on the whole anti-China thing and I just don't have enough backbone to defend the watch...but, loved the whole look of the watch.

[@monologic4806]

Great variety of watches at your store 👍 That strap design on the AV-8 is excellent

[@bjdog42]

My Bertucci solar titanium isn't in that price range but I've had it for over 8 months now & it's become the only watch I wear. I had my doubts about the strap but it's my most comfortable watch. Marc, you knocked that one out of the park. Thanks.

[@islandwatch]

That is an awesome watch. Thanks so much!

[@bjdog42]

@islandwatch as always, thank you for excellent products & top notch service to this customer.

[@patricklgreen]

Great list. That AV8 is tempting! I bought the Red Star in the cream dial a little over a year ago from you. I absolutely love that watch. It does not get enough wrist time. Think it goes to work with me tomorrow.

[@thecrusher6714]

Nice to see videos like this and all other , how too, your time pieces, your shows, sales, deals, and so on. Dealing with LI WATCH, has always been a pleasure and always fit my wrist with extra links ... thanks and keep bids commin, aka Yetti

[@islandwatch]

Thanks!

[@Simon_Hawkshaw]

Thank you for your time and efforts sharing this with us all. Much appreciated.

[@islandwatch]

Thanks so much for watching

[@DaltonMirklestein]

Hawkshaw, are you from England? 🇬🇧

[@Simon_Hawkshaw]

@DaltonMirklestein No Sir, but from an African English colony and of Scottish/Irish heritage. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪

[@DaltonMirklestein]

@@Simon_Hawkshaw Well done Hawkshaw, carry on 👍. 🇺🇦

[@thetattedpharmacist3215]

I bought the Bertucci A-3P Field Watch with Optic White Dial and Thin Red Line Strap #13391, for $95 and it’s one of the most unique pieces I own. Really handy to be honest in my field of work where if any of our machines break, I can still do a rough estimate of a patient’s heart rate and even a BP if necessary with the red 15 second sectors being super handy!

[@islandwatch]

Beautiful watch.

[@ryanstark5497]

The Bertucci and Aristo were my favorites, both great looking watches by reliable brands! Thanks!

[@islandwatch]

Thanks for checking it out

[@frenstcht]

In a world where about 40% of American households can't afford a $400 emergency, it's nice to see a watch channel that knows what the word cheap means.

[@SamP.H-t1r]

Aristo is so underrated. I'm glad you give them the occasional spotlight on your channel.

[@islandwatch]

I try to, for sure.

[@taxxcutt7455]

I love the Aristo Doctor's watch.

[@chronocommander007]

Thanks for the video. Aristo has a very nice chronograph for just about $1,000. which isn't a lot of hay for a Germnan automatic chronograph with a Swiss movement.

[@islandwatch]

Very true

[@ManishSahay]

Congratulations on reaching 200K, Marc. :) Thanks for another great video!

[@scottt2012]

several dudes in my circle are getting links to this video. first hit is free (or affordable). I appreciate all that you and your team do, my man.

[@islandwatch]

awesome! Much appreciated.

[@adk7962]

Very cool. The lume on that Betucci! Marc is so honest, he’ll put out a video that says, “Cheap Watches that Actually Do Suck.” Ha! Thanks for showing us these.

[@islandwatch]

Ha, I would!!!!

[@bobmcmahon9528]

Love my Bertucci A-2T that I bought from LIW. Rugged, lightweight, and looks great. Thank you Marc and LIW!

[@islandwatch]

Our pleasure!

[@chrisbillington2159]

Worth noting the significance of the poppy on the RBL watch. In the UK we wear poppies on remembrance day (11/11 - armistice day 1918). This was started in 1921 to honour those who fell in WW1 where poppies grew on the ground churned by shelling in no man's land after the fighting stopped... the tradition has since continued to honour those from our military who have made the greatest sacrifice in all conflicts. Millions are worn in Britain on that day every year and this watch is a more permanent statement of remembrance and respect... As is written on our war memorials where the names are listed - "Lest we forget".

[@islandwatch]

Thanks so much for the lesson.

[@joegilbert8010]

I was about to make a similar comment re the poppy. We wear in Canada in Nov to Nov 11 Remembrance Day for same reason. Immortalized in a great poem ‘In Flanders Fields’ by military surgeon Canadian John McCrae.

[@TartanJack]

Great selection. Will revisit this again. Subscribed,

[@FiremanFrach]

Hi Marc. I just bought a Heimdallr “Captain Willard” homage. I’m VERY impressed.

[@thehumblehorologist6091]

Thanks for sharing some more inexpensive options. We know they are out there, but it helps to hear it from a watch guy who knows his stuff.

[@rjg2394]

I have the same Bertucci. Bought it years ago when they had it on sale. Money well spent. It's one of my favorites especially for outdoor activities. If you are worried about those lugs braking don't it's a might tough watch. My only con on it is the strap, It's hearty, it's beefy but can be annoying when say typing on the computer for a long time.

[@islandwatch]

Great looking watch.

[@johnm9285]

Really glad you demonstrated the 7S26 is (mostly) hackable if you have deft fingers.

[@islandwatch]

Yup!

[@NorthenSoul]

I do have a soft spot for acrylic crystals as on my issued CWC G10 and of course there is a degree of nostalgia, another great video Marc thanks mate

[@islandwatch]

Right on

[@1vegasdood]

This was a good concept...new to following your channel but I just ordered the Bertucci DX3 from your website. Great value! You have a super broad range of videos....I am very keen on sports watches with black bracelets.....if you ever do a theme like that....I just ordered a Henry Archer with a black bracelet and purple dial. Should be awesome.

[@jlore6344]

Really like that Seiko and the Red Star. This was a fun rundown,

[@islandwatch]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@deepsouthcoffee]

Added the AVI-8 and Bertucci to my list for purchasing soon from Long Island Watch.

[@islandwatch]

Great! Don't wait too long for the AVI

[@Shogun1289]

just got the Red Star from your store in cream. Thank you, Marc!

[@americanpaisareturns9051]

Damn Bro. that first one is badass

[@iandavies8616]

Love that Seiko 5! In the UK we can also get the excellent Citizen Eco-Drive 'Chandler' 37mm Field Watch and the G-Shock GW-M5610 for £99!

[@islandwatch]

That's a good deal.

[@mickosullivan2962]

Bravo ! Love the fact that you chose basic lower cost timepieces to showcase . Anybody can do a Rolex ……. Keep up the good work !

[@owenlaprath4135]

Peeked at your store several times already, and you have neat and affordable watches there! I'll keep an eye open, even though I am on a zero budget being 60, disabled, and all that Jazz. Maybe Xmas, eh? 😄

[@ladykoala208]

Thanks Marc! I bought the SNKL23 from your store, upgraded it to a sapphire crystal and a new bracelet and it looks like a million bucks. My first watch I ever bought from you ❤

[@islandwatch]

that's awesome, love to hear it

[@mountainmanwatchreviews8081]

Aye congrats on 200K I've been following since the original watch and learn videos maybe 7-8 years ago.

[@pclarin]

Wish you’d put links to the specific watches featured. Thanks. I Love and enjoy your work.

[@islandwatch]

Sorry about that!

[@starshiplazyboy475]

The SNKL23J1 (and the K1 I suppose) are killer dress watches. It blows my mind you can still get an MIJ watch that cool for so little money.

[@humzor]

Congratz on the 200k subscribers!

[@jeffreardon3969]

Let's call them inexpensive. Watch technology today is amazing. The engineering of the time pieces of today are unmatched. A Seiko and Casio watch for $150 will outperform a vintage watch every time.

[@flemmingsorensen5470]

Great selection of watches - amazing value for money👍

[@islandwatch]

Yes they are!

[@EmeraldHill-vo1cs]

Couldnt get the 23 in australia so i got the 795 and no diff, cept the bracelet. Plus the 795 was cheaper.

[@jailer14]

Marc, do you have any Islander mechanicals? I love my Hamilton mechanical. It keeps great time!

[@infinitekronos]

I really like the red star. It looks very vintage dress watch.

[@turbyoulance]

What on earth is that Red Blotch on the AV-8 ? at the 12 indice ? Is it a blood drop ?

[@johnsrabe]

Matthew, love these watches. I would buy that red Red Star, but I already have the Long Island Fleiger in red. Cheers, Marlon.

[@islandwatch]

😂

[@johnsrabe]

@@islandwatch Thanks for the like, Jody.

[@stephenremington8448]

Expense doesn't have to equal desirabilty, my favourite there was the Bertucci.

[@islandwatch]

Very true there.

[@sog6841]

Everyone forgets about Wenger. Swiss made and fairly inexpensive. I got a Wenger field watch for $40 from Amazon.

[@islandwatch]

Good watches as well!

[@sog6841]

@@islandwatch I’ve got 7 of them and none were more than $75. That’s a bargain for a watch that has Swiss Made on the dial.

[@dvpemberton]

Hi Marc, very informative and a good selection. Would it be possible to swap out the 7s26 for an NH36a on the snkl23? I'm just thinking those movements are hacking and reasonably priced. I think they're a similar size.

[@islandwatch]

Yes, but not sure about the crown/stem. Might require a new movement ring too.

[@dvpemberton]

Aahhh, I suspected it might be more complicated than I thought. I'll have a look into it, as I've seen some mods with a sterile case back and saphire crystal that look really nice (especially with the Uncle Seiko executive). Thanks for the response. Best wishes, Dan

[@b.p.stimemachines2327]

Nice selections have bought lots from yall

[@b.p.stimemachines2327]

The aristo would be better with Roman numerals but a good watch to fit under your cuffs

[@AbdulRWatches]

Awesome video, looks like I will be adding new watches this month, again 😅😂

[@saccaball]

Bertucci is an amazing watch brand. More love for them.

[@ishhodcollins5220]

I’m glad Mark, Finally you gave us working realistic move for the normal wallets. 🙏🏾

[@ishhodcollins5220]

But also. Let all get over it: The Invicta Pro Diver. Any naysayers are off the mark respectfully 😭🥲😎

[@darrensmith6999]

Its a bit blurred in the background but at first i thought you had pinched TGVs clock (:

[@thellusmc]

When’s that ISL-183 coming back in stock??

[@133-rj9bf]

Where can I purchase the red star watch ?

[@shj2000]

That Bertucci is out of stock. Darn it! Cool watch.

[@FatherSonWatchTalk]

Nice options! Thanks!

[@Gunfart01]

Hey Marc, I just purchased the SNKL23J1 and was wondering if your site carries any leather or alternative straps that will fit it. It's an 18mm, right?

[@islandwatch]

It's an 18. All I can offer would be a mesh unfortunately.

[@gregtolley3455]

That red star goes head to head with my seagull business watch for best bang for buck. When are you going to drop the orange ceramic zodiac to 999 so I have to buy it?

[@ahha6304]

and 6. Islander watch

[@arieizuandy4702]

Do u ship to asia..?

[@andrewd7586]

Currently wearing the Seiko 5 SNK357 Marc. Swapped out the chintzy bracelet for a better one.👍🏼😎

[@islandwatch]

awesome! Great choice.

[@b.p.stimemachines2327]

Seiko 5 is nice like the day date combo but why the m number 5 I think the 5 can go

[@hillarylevenworth8824]

Timex Expedition, under $50. Don't suck for less $$$!

[@FilmMavericks]

Currently wearing this. Amazing watch for the price.

[@elgatto3133]

2:06 Tongji, also known as Chinese Standard Movement

[@islandwatch]

excellent, thanks for that.

[@johnm9285]

Love that Red Star in red. But 50mm lug to lug is too big for me. 😢

[@islandwatch]

Got it.

[@johnm9285]

@@islandwatchso beautiful though!

[@johnflavin4193]

Marc, the symbol on the back 红 is hóng meaning "red". The first two symbols on the front are definitely 中国 zhōngguó Mandarin for China. The next two are hard to see but could be制造 zhìzào which means "made in", which would make sense. I only speak two languages, English and bad English... so there is that and a grain of rice.

[@CyberSammael]

I have never really seen the point of a bi-directional bezel and a GMT hand you can set, but then only having one 24 hour scale to use.... It just means you can do the same thing in two different ways.

[@habl00pep]

What an awesome way to say awesome

[@callioscope]

Please stock watches for those who like a slightly smaller case. Seiko has this watch … or close … at 38mm. I always check your site and see really great watches, but they are always too large a presence.

[@davect01]

I have two SNK's and still regularly wear them. Many of us, their first automatic is the SNK. I have three Bertuccis as well. Such a great variety of cases and straps

[@islandwatch]

Nice, thank you for sharing.

[@Jim-wx8dh]

Fast cut to “The Usual Suspects.” Well done.

[@islandwatch]

thanks

[@G1966TK]

I hope you were not affected by that Quake and hope you are OK.

[@DanzigDemento]

No lume shot?

[@unknownriderinbound]

How can you not like a video about stuff that doesn't suck!

[@islandwatch]

Truth!

[@TerminusVox]

OMG, that Bertucci!

[@islandwatch]

yeah, right?

[@komandirskie4u]

Nice

[@DumasMoran]

The red star is awesome. SLIGHT fume effect. The navy blue version is also great.

[@BeerHombre]

Too bad it's screaming "I'm a Communist!"

[@islandwatch]

thanks!

[@mikemurphy8996]

Marc you have a bot in here. He called you “ Michael” and says “he likes your attitude, is a client, and enjoys his purchases from your store. LOL.

[@islandwatch]

😂

[@HORIZONTIMEPASSIONEOROLOGI]

hi, they are all interesting models but they don't fit my personal tastes.. I like a cheap watch.. 2 years ago I bought a watch strongly inspired by the Rolex Submariner, with a Quartz movement.. I paid less than 40 euros around 35 dollars. It's the Addiesdive MY H3 Quarz. It's a high quality watch compared to the asking price. Practically just the bracelet would cost the value of the entire watch, always taken from China, with shipping included. I don't understand how they can do it. offering such a well-made watch at that price... a miracle 😀

[@islandwatch]

thanks for checking it out.

[@KingPantocrator]

Slave labour mate...

[@robertl.6919]

I have been buying watches for decades… I made myself a promise since… Never buy a “ daily “ watch that doesn’t have a sapphire crystal. All the watches that are still looking almost new have sapphire crystals. All the others look beaten. That’s why I never buy Seiko anymore. Only the expensive ones with sapphire worth it for the long term.

[@RobertHenry-v2q]

Is there anything that Mark Promotes that isn't in his store?

[@islandwatch]

No, there is not. I mean, maybe here and there, but the channel is a mouthpiece for the store. Never hid that fact.

[@SemiDad]

Here’s my cheap 6 pack: Casio Royale ($20-30) Timex Ironman T5K195 ($40-50) G-Shock DW5600CA-8 ($55) Invicta Pro-Diver Auto ($60) Seiko Chrono SND367PC ($80) Citizen AO9000-06B ($99) EDIT: The Citizen Eco-Drive is stunning.

[@GuySasha2022]

It's a Citizen echo drive, not Timex

[@SemiDad]

@@GuySasha2022 senior moment 😱

[@Zotrax1946]

The image quality is amazing, Marc!! So crisp. Upgraded the cam and lighting equipment? This will make a nice collection as is👌🏻.

[@islandwatch]

thanks. No, just dialing it in finally.

[@litan114]

MR. BEAN IS BACK!!!!!!

[@PhilipEisel-Elder]

The strap on the Red Star is nearly worth the price of the watch. So comfortable.

[@islandwatch]

Yeah, super nice.

[@fredochinaski9968]

Marc, where's my shout out at?😢😢😢 Frédéric from Paris France.

[@islandwatch]

👋🏻

[@HoroHigh369]

I own that Red Star and it’s a stunner!❤

[@islandwatch]

Love the strap!

[@gerry9306]

Marc's awkwardness is endearing. 👍

[@islandwatch]

I'll take that as a complement.

[@gerry9306]

@@islandwatch Of course. It's one of the reasons I watch all of your vids. You're the real deal pal. 👍

[@DaltonMirklestein]

Awkward is great, awkward is real, yeah, nothing wrong with awkwardness. Yeah, I dig awkward. Marc is the real deal, great content. 🤙

[@Unclejona]

Don't mess with the Legion LOL

[@zeiss72]

The character on the Red Star dial says China (中国) Mechanism (统机）.

[@mstcrow5429]

I'd buy a 36-38mm Red Star.

[@htschmerdtz4465]

Beautiful black Chinese watch...but the army vibe leaves a bitter taste with Chinese planes and warships massing just outside Taiwan's territorial waters right now. (Let the trolls begin blasting...)

[@islandwatch]

No worries. As I told another, just here for the watches.

[@hugejohnson5011]

Right on. I live in a college town, and I walk past Chinese students daily. I often wonder if any of their family members are military honchos, or captains of industry, seeing as it is a pretty prestigious college brand here. As far as Taiwan, I blamed their recent Earthquake on the Chinese Communist government. They are testing their new "Super Giant Earth Shaking Machine"! Beware!

[@kevinc1001]

Speaking of cheap watches that don't suck Cadisen is becoming my favorite band under that $150 mark. Just picked up their PP Nautilus homage for $65 on sale and been wearing it for over a week now. Just goes to show that you don't need to spend thousands on a good looking watch.

[@islandwatch]

Cool, thanks for sharing.

[@josefernandez6226]

First two characters are Middle Kingdom, ie, China.

[@islandwatch]

Many thanks.

[@michaelhargis7036]

I hope some day Bertucci utilizes normal spring bars. I'd love to add one to my collection but I don't do NATO straps. They're a deal breaker. I'll keep my fingers crossed and keep on hoping.

[@islandwatch]

Yeah, maybe one day.