OVERHYPED Watches & What to Get Instead

[@teammacnamara5320]

I’ve noticed a trend with KZbinrs suggesting “Rolex alternatives” yet they buy the Rolex themselves, and not the alternative.

[@isaiahgray6415]

It's because they need cash to put into the channel, and you can sell Rolexes without losing money

[@teammacnamara5320]

@@isaiahgray6415 maybe. I tend to think it’s that the Rolex IS the best option.

[@bohansun5806]

It's just like they say so much good things about Seiko, Hamilton etc yet I never see them wear those in their videos/social media lol

[@SearchingTheArchives]

This is just so true...

[@Thelastkeyboardwarrior]

Everyone wants the Rolex

[@mugiwarra001]

Mido big tv for aquanaut alternative

[@zsazsa69]

Second on the Mido big tv

[@mohammedhaidar3200]

Third on the Mido multifort (fun fact: my name is mido👀)

[@danielgrant9213]

You beat me to it. That would also have been my pick.

[@eurocraftccr]

And me on the Mido Tv too!!!

[@paddye671]

Was gonna make the same suggestion

[@erikgrimes3621]

a good alternative for the explorer 2 gmt would be the Longines spirit zulu time. I also agree with the Mido big TV as an alternate for the aquanaut.

[@jjramos46]

I love this channel. It's like she's having a conversation with you

[@darkeye77]

Dude! Mido Multifort TV Big Date. Really cool nautilus alternative, and has a feature you don’t usually get for anywhere near that price.

[@JDRod88]

I came here to say this. I've always thought this Mido was reminiscent of the Nautilus

[@darkeye77]

@@JDRod88 It definitely looks like it a little, though I will say I dislike the Nautilus but like this Mido, so not sure what it's doing different, but it's something I like.

[@seven921914]

Dope video as usual Britt, I think that the Omega Railmaster would've been a great choice and also some of Longines GMT models as well😉😉😉

[@light1531]

Piaget Polo S ? Not experienced one, but seen them in cases at the airport…could be a Patek alternative?

[@bogosian.]

Piaget Polo for Patek alternative. Somewhere between Aquanaut and Nautilus...

[@laura12316]

Great video as usual. Not sure if I should thank you for getting me started on watch collecting?? Waiting for a large Santos Dumont to come back in stock as we speak .

[@mikemorenilla7444]

I have really been enjoying my Orient Kamasu on rubber strap as an affordable dive/beach watch.

[@Grumbo91]

Such a good watch. Gets as much wrist time as some of my watches costing many times more

[@tuna5618]

I really want to get a kamasu but I have been saving up (very slowly) for a seiko 5 gmt. Maybe one day I will get both.

[@joestella1843]

I may get some crap for this, but the Bulova Super Seville would be a good, inexpensive Nautilus alternative.

[@DontBeAHeroBuddy]

💯

[@therascals8237]

The IWC Mark XX is a good watch in the ‘explorer’ category. Also the GS SBGE257 for another GMT for a sportier, more WR alternative.

[@Grafiki101]

CW The Twelve is now also available in 38", if it wasn't already hard enough choosing a favourite.

[@pi17835]

Generally a good list, but I think you missed the Mido TV Big Date as Patek alternative and while I like basically every GS GMT, I think there were better (closer to the original or just overall better specs) alternatives to the GMT II. Oh, and of course the Black Bay GMT, but I get it, as this isn’t a „Tudor alternatives to Rolex“-video

[@AlienApe.]

Mido TV Big Date looks great, but I've heard numerous reports of the date getting stuck unfortunately.

[@6213explorer1]

How about the Maen Manhattan 37 or 39 as a Royal Oak or Nautilus alternative?

[@MarcBreslin-j3g]

Baume et Mercier Riveria is a top alternative for the integrated sports watch style, very much overlooked. Maurice Lacroix Aikon is a "budget" option also to be considered, produced in some pretty funky colourways also. Affordable options to the Nautilus ?.......potentially :)

[@MrAndy76101]

The Mido TV big date is a fine affordable Nautalis option imho

[@TitoCanuso]

You are something else! Always making me smile! Great video!!

[@jaydub9509]

Thanks for the review Britt! How about the Maen Manhattan for the Nautilus? Also, I'd go with one of the recent Citizen integrated watches (e.g., Tsuyosa or Zenshin) over the PRX.

[@salty5402]

A great alternative not talked about enough for the Rolex Explorer is the Traska Summiteer. It's got its own unique character, great fit and finish, stellar bracelet, and the best anti-sctrarch coating tech I have ever experienced. All for like $500-600 new.

[@jayhenry2197]

Traska in general seems under the radar.

[@thecopystrat]

Top list! About the alternatives of Nautilus, I'd love to hear your opinion about the Concorde model manufactured by Pequignet. Your choices of Laurent Ferrier and the Bell & Ross made me think of it, so would you consider this watch?

[@willbrink]

Good list! I have the Zenith Defy.

[@BrianNovak-gk5rb]

What about the FP Journe Octa Sport for an alternative to the Nautilus? 😊

[@watchpapi]

Very different prospect.

[@DavidWilliams-zn2nc]

Hi Britt, you haven’t answered my question, yes I know you mentioned the Twelve,…. But what do you think of the CW diver elite? Especially for the price point!!

[@7742460]

I have learned so much from your videos. My love of watches goes way back. I bought a Wittnauer 2000 in 1972 on my honeymoon. I still have it. It was 85 dollars, more than a week’s pay back then. I have added Doxa, Omega, Seiko,Timex, Casio and even a Dudley Masonic pocket watch. Now I’m addicted to moonswatch. I was just going to get one and now I have eight. You continue to peak my interest in watches of all kinds. Your down to earth reviews are fun and informative. Looking forward to the next review. Outstanding job!

[@rathtruong9172]

This is the first actual recommendation I’ve seen for the 50 Fathoms. It always feels like that watch everyone says you should buy, but nobody actual buys.

[@sandydennylives1392]

I very nearly did, and it's a level up from Rolex, but I'm not that interested in peak watches, and I couldn't wear it with my lifestyle that often.

[@DonAl9114]

In addition to my Submariner I do use a Seiko Prospex ( Cpt. Willard ). Also a very solid tool watch. 😊😊😊

[@glennevans9910]

Being new to watch obsession, I really enjoy the information that you provide. Thank you! P.S. I love your lisp...

[@maxinahunt8652]

Great suggestions. Most better looking than your original Rolex starting points. But no Omegas?

[@jonirokets]

Where do you leave the Czapek Antarctique as an option for the Royal Oak?

[@sumitkar8146]

Great video as always Britt - for a GMT alternative in the low-mid tier, just can’t miss the Zulu time

[@alexsantiago3181]

Love the video. Honestly Tissot has great Diver with the Seastar, a great Integrated sport watch with the PRX and the Tissot Gentleman could be a Rolex explorer alternative as well. Great brand. Seiko and Christopher Ward also have great watches in those 3 styles and more.

[@McGuims]

Hi, what do you think about IWC Ingénieur as alternative to AP ?

[@DirectorLJ]

Hey! What about the Mido Multifort TV? Waaaayyy down the price scale from the Patek, Chopard, etc, but gets ya the vibe...?

[@chrisday5341]

Get the Duro! I'd love to see that review!

[@BaderAlansari-h6e]

Duro 🤣

[@samzam4496]

The Duro is a great watch, i bought one as my travel watch .. eliminates the risk of losing or getting nicer expensive watches getting stolen.. it plays the part !

[@Crackers2549]

Britt I love the Hamilton field watches...! I actually have two (Khaki King and Khaki Field) and a Intra Matic chrono panda which I love wearing....Keep nearly perfect time, all of them.... Excellent video, Thank you, Greg

[@samuellevermann6587]

Two excellent alternatives for Patek: Formex Essence 39/Leggera/43 and Frederique Constant Highlife. The Highlife could be seen as a mid range alternative as well

[@adamfenyves3972]

Hey Britt, agree or not, I like your list a lot :) Just one minor correction - I merely look after the 41mm Alpine Eagle :D, and the bracelet does taper (from 23 to 20mm)

[@jameskelley5532]

Panerai……. Something different……something awesome!! Heritage style and generally less dough than a Rolex IMHO Great video - thanks

[@user-vv1qm5dj9c]

Great video. I would add that some of the expensive alternatives you mentioned can be found at attractive prices on the secondary. Still spendy overall but worth a look imo.

[@inlandwatchreviews5745]

I am wearing a Ginault Ocean Rover II, it looks just like a Rolex 5517 Mil-sub . The Milsub prices are out of this world, the Ginault is 1800 USD.

[@richardmorris7063]

Good video,I'm enjoying my Tudor BB Panda this fine Sunday. Its a fun hobby,you don't have to spend a ton.

[@Miroslaw-rs8ip]

My preference over the Rolex Submariner is my Omega Seamaster Titanium Bond watch ‘No time to Die’, it’s super light and very attractive, it’s also attainable 😉

[@WatchmakerErik]

Great video as always! Just for the record, there's absolutely nothing wrong with using double negatives as long as they actually Express what you meant and yours did, so you are perfectly fine 😃

[@chihoivanchin5157]

For GMT alternatives, tudor BB GMT is another one. For PP nautilus, maen has similar outlook, though of course lower tier but it looks just as nice 😊

[@rcmakingtracks18]

Nice video, Britt. Easy get an Omega...

[@jb678901]

My wife doesn't wear her Rolex Yachtmaster much (the smaller woman's size from the late 90's) and the Chopard Happy Sport (quartz) has a leather strap...which she cannot wear while swimming. Both are a bit flashy for our travels outside of CH. However, she did see a THORN that I had recently purchased on AliEx (~$200)...which looks to me like a Tudor Black Bay homage; with a high beat PT5000 movement, Titanium case/bracelet (with two button micro adj), Blue dial with Blue ceramic/lumed bezel. I bought it but found the 39mm case a bit too small for my 8 inch wrist. However, as a sport watch for a smaller wrist...fantastic. It did not last long in my watch box. The best part...it has this relatively new tool-less link removal system, which made sizing to her wrist a 3 minute effort. In the process, she also snagged a couple of my 1970's vintage sport watches that I had bought on a local auction site.

[@edwinandianeutube]

hi britt! love the video! a very good affordable alternative to the Submariner would have to be the Zodiac Sea Wolf as it also came out in 1953 with the Sub & BP 50.

[@dyios]

Formex Reef could be an alternative for the Nautilus! Though a dive watch, it definitely reminds me of it

[@badguyrob]

5:58 Pretty sure that is the Khaki Field Automatic movement pictured, not the Mechanical.

[@MelGallagher-o3z]

Britt , where could one buy the Casio Duro ? 🙏🏼

[@genericreference6969]

@@MelGallagher-o3z amazon may be your friend here

[@acethis]

I think both the JLC Polaris and Omega Seamaster 300 deserve a mention in the alternative options 😊

[@kenjispencer3874]

Very informative. Another great video.

[@OrangeBrick8]

Do a duro review.

[@tigur77]

Hello Britt - love the vids . To your suggestion - Patek Nautilus alternative is the Piaget POLO 🤓🤝

[@bjlindelieff3834]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 nice vid Britt

[@genericreference6969]

I have the Duro and as a watch muggle appreciate it is quartz and is super accurate, and practically maintenance free. Just great that BP sees it as the affordable alternative to the Submariner - I couldn’t agree more!

[@robertmckinlay7242]

I like my Duro as well. It has shit lume, though around £60 it's a fairly minor complaint.

[@genericreference6969]

@@robertmckinlay7242 weirdly, i like the dull lume when i wake up in the middle of the night - it is readable but not obnoxiously bright. Again this is muggle perspective - the lume would not be great on a dive I imagine. But the chances of me going diving are exactly zero percent. So - a feature not a bug!

[@LouisMorales-zx3jm]

TH Glassbox Carrera, Zenith El Primero and Seiko speedtimer are great choices. I own two of those 3.

[@hoppysport2872]

For chronographs, the Bulova Lunar Pilot is a great choice in the $500-$700 range. If you have the wrist for the 45mm, it's fantastic. The 43mm is quite nice, but the color combos are a bit iffy.

[@TravisKaylor]

Wise Timepieces. Great alt for Sub / Expl / GMT

[@Bill.C.49]

Any of the Black Bays are great alternatives to the Sub.

[@RichardKoppinger]

Another good GMT alternative is the Bulova Wilton GMT. The Miyota 9075 movement means it's a travel GMT, like the Rolex. However, very unlike the Rolex, it's under a thousand dollars US. Downside is that it's a big boy ay 43mm. The Longines Spirit Zulu looks nice too, but I can't speak from hands on experience with that one. Thanks again for another great video.

[@gregstrachan5043]

I agree with your AP alternatives, but I would also add to Baume et Mercier Riviera to that mix.

[@omrishai]

Seiko actually updated this "daytona" to the SSC911 which is 41mm and has 2 red hands

[@jameshoste]

I'd always go CW Aquitaine for a more modern, wearable interpretation of the 50 Fathoms. Love that watch.

[@chif123]

Absolutely love that watch

[@Klavaturdeswahnsinns]

The Maen Manhatten ist a fantastic affordable Nautilus/royal oak alternative with its own design

[@kevinc1001]

Speaking of the Nautilus I suggest the Cadisen c8222 homage I have one and love it paid under $100 us for it. Intergraded bracelet, all SS case and bracelet, screwed down crown 100m Seiko NH35.

[@kelvinwong829]

Longines Zulu time for gmt master 2 alternative, especially the new Titanium model, love it!

[@axn9868]

Great video as always. A few more alternatives: Fortis Novonaught as a decent mid tier alternative to the Daytona. Vertex M60 Aqua Lion or the Doxa 300 for alternative divers. Vertex M100 or M36 as the ultimate explorer/field watch alternative. Also the Nivada G F77 is an awesome alternative for the AP!

[@nauyanelias]

I personally think Frederique Constant is also incredibly underrated for their pieces and price points.

[@chuckmader9333]

I have 3 and love them.

[@FilmEngineer77]

I recently purchased a Tudor Pelagos FXD and I love it. I have a few Rolex models and with the recent crime in my area, the Turdor flys below the radar.

[@Ridewithjst]

Additional alternatives: Nautilus - Piaget Polo, IWC Ingenieur, Cartier Santos (big men's), Hublot Big Bang (yea I know but still), Glashutte Original 70's, Royal Oak - Zenith Defy is the best but that 10-second subdial at 9 o'clock is love it or hate it, would include Ingenieur here, too Bonus Round - Richard Mille - Hublot Spirit of Big Bang, any of several Franck Muller

[@romuloalejandrosanchezquin4731]

Brit for explorer alternative I recommend the Nivada Antarctic is espectacular for a third of the price

[@KasanovaBarit]

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[@happywanderer5632]

Baume and Mercier Riviera deserves a place on the AP Royal Oak alternative list, as does the Bremont Supernova. Both very nice watches with a little more originality than the AP.

[@prozacoverdose]

How is there a comment 15 hours ago if the video was just uploaded??

[@mr_watchaddict3146]

He's clearly a big Seiko fan, so is happy with his timing being well off. In either direction.

[@ismarwinkelman5648]

That dude is always early 😂

[@Bill.C.49]

She releases content early if you are a Patreon supporter.

[@iMoha46]

BECAUSE WE’RE NOT POPE TIER PATRONS DUDE WE’RE BROKE. BROKE WITH ROLEXES

[@AlbertusMagnus_44]

It’s either the time zone difference or the exchange rate. Or something like that. 😁

[@NayeJocquin]

Love MAMACOO watch， Such a great looking watch to match with the precisionist movement.

[@JahangirRakib-x4u]

Informative video

[@DrFernandoHidalgo]

The Seiko Speedtimer it’s just pure fire 🔥 Great video Britt 🙌🏻.

[@neillevy4087]

@@DrFernandoHidalgo so your watch can be +- 1 minute a day in 2 different time zones?

[@DrFernandoHidalgo]

@@neillevy4087 I don’t buy my watches based on accuracy.

[@jamesblonde2271]

eco drive is a nonsense

[@neillevy4087]

@@jamesblonde2271 😂

[@DJC-ts8rh]

While I love Tudor-hard to put them up as alternatives to Rolex based on their ownership of the brand. Grand Seiko SLG001 for Daytona alternative. Atelier Wen Perception as an integrated sports watch alternative. Anything Norqain as robust alternative to Explorer. Just a few thoughts. Always love the content!! Thank you

[@maggiew395]

A decent patek’esque alternative could be a Bulova Super Seville. Love your content btw. Xx

[@henrywest7217]

Very comprehensive list.

[@dvp36]

I have both 40 and 41 mm black subs but hands down prefer my bb 58 .. just think it had a depth to the aesthetic that the sub does not have .

[@ignotdc]

Britt, i think you would love the casio mini duro for your small wrist :)

[@Claus-L.Mueller]

Hi Britt! I bought a Traska Summiteer as a true homage to an Explorer 1016. Not a blunt copy but a reminiscent of the original with an extraordinary steel bracelet. And for those who like the Royal Oak but don’t want to buy a clone - have a look at the Maurice Lacroix Aikon. It looks similar at the first glance but has a lot of differences when you look closer. Best wishes, Claus

[@md.babulmia4451]

Great review

[@Klingonmastr]

If you are looking for a good cheap alternative to something like Royal Oak the Bulova Jet Star is always highly recommend. Especially the version with red dial.

[@BrinksPafel]

Picked up a AMZWATCH's watch as my first watch last month and I’m absolutely in love with it. Perfect size, looks elegant, very comfortable. Now my only problem is holding off from buying more watches so quickly!

[@danielnino4642]

I thinnk the casioak (edifice and gshock) could be a good option for AP, as a very cheap option.

[@konradk.2898]

Also good alternative to rolex Explorer is grand seiko sbgx261🎉🙌

[@konradk.2898]

@mkii2363 it Has 100m Water resistant it gualify. Explorer is gada watch and aquaterra is also gada. So this grand seiko is good alternative but also railmaster is antoher good alternative cheers 🙌

[@chrono1g]

Czapek Antarctique is a solid AP RO alternative (superior to it,in my opinion). More interesting movement, micro adjust on the bracelet, and cooler dials.

[@RenatoPope]

My affordable alternative for a submariner is a Seiko SKX 009…

[@simonyu8838]

I too own a CW The Twelve and still want an AP Royal Oak. The bracelet design on the AP is unique whereas a lot of brands that jumped on the integrated bandwagon look like they just slapped on their usual watch links and made integrated lugs.

[@PaGNifY]

Never even knew about the existence of the Smiths - feel like it should have more attention. The cool timeless (no pun intended) design and apparently the history. Great video.

[@MegaBlueboi]

Always thought that the Piaget Polo S was Nautilus-esque? Personally love that watch for its simplicity and elegance. Would love to know what you think!

[@sathishrao7926]

Casio EFR-S108 is my equivalent to AP Royal Oak ! Chopard Alpine Eagle’s equivalent is EFR-S107!

[@TahminasultanaJerin-o3u]

Great video

[@sp10290]

I have the Everest and the Ranger :) love them both :)

[@billwinter8386]

Why not the Tudor Pelagos as a Sub alternative? You seem to always go BB instead of the 'official' dive watch.

[@Valera_Scotland]

Get a Sinn.. i got my EZM 3F (thanks for encouraging me with your review of it Britt!)... it killed any desire for a dive watch with a bezel (e.g. Submariner)