Watch Brands That Prove You Are Deeply Into Watches (Part 1)

[@horriblepapas10]

I was paying at best buy, and the cashier asked me what watch I was wearing, it was my Hamilton khaki . He complimented it and showed me his seiko alpanist. 1st time I meet a watch guy, I'm kinda new to the game 😅

[@Benderrr111]

Hamilton khaki is a classic!

[@kylebell7879]

Nice!!!

[@iwnl_vale]

That's unexpected

[@zahnetownsend321]

That definitely could have been me I work for best buy and remember showings someone my green alpinist sarb017, and they had a khaki field auto :)

[@paulferreira8342]

@@zahnetownsend321 Small 🌎

[@earthenjadis8199]

A Vincero watch. Because I know that the owner went out of his way to cut out the middleman.

[@varanid9]

LOL!

[@lucasmendes6516]

Ahahahaha

[@fich1111]

😂 😂 😂 😂

[@jordanabedania7467]

hahahah

[@itsallrobbish]

😝

[@Alan-pj5ql]

Much respect for Teddy and his team for consistently pushing out high-quality content like this. Well thought out, concise information without rambling, plenty of watch facetime. They've perfected the cadence, length, and editing for KZbin videos IMO.

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Thank you, Alan! That means a lot 🙌🏻

[@StrawNonHuman]

This is so true. I am really not a fan long videos unless the speaker is concise and articulate.

[@MrBlack617]

@@TeddyBaldassarre Hi, can you do a review of Zepplin watches?

[@forgettmenot]

Can’t agree more! The sole professional videographer on watches imo.

[@estebanquinones5918]

How you know they're into watches Teddy: "Hey that's a nice watch" Person: "Tha-OH MY GOD YOU'RE TEDDY BALDASSARRE!"

[@zsb707]

😂 👍

[@Mrfaisalariffin89]

Hahahahhaha. Underated comment!!!

[@BeckVMH]

I’ve not watched the entire post, but your honorable mention, Zenith... if I see someone wearing one, I immediately assume they know watches. This brand, like so many, is under the radar to the general public, but we all know they’re the real deal. Great topic.

[@fmrebello]

Most people don't know that their Rolex Daytonas are in fact a Zenith.

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

I tend to agree. I didn’t want to include too many brands but I think you can make a strong case for zenith.

[@sdemosi]

Proud owner of a Sinn U2, a JLC Master Compressor Extreme WT and a Zenith open dial Chronomaster among others. These are classic WIS purchases 😁 I've also bought a Glashutte Original as it's a very high quality brand at great prices for what you get. You rarely see that brand outside Germany but they make beautiful watches. Doxa was always on the list but I somehow haven't bought one yet and I've enough divers. My watch collection is smaller than it used to be as I wasn't wearing much of what I had accumulated over nearly 3 decades. I'd also add Stowa, Ball Watch Co & Linde Werdelin to the list.

[@tomjens2046]

it is funny how he was reluctant/on the fence about including zenith in this list while he included orient that is super well known and millons of non watch guys are wearing it.

[@jackieflores9270]

for sure! fabulous co. i dream of that 37mm El Primero panda

[@Vdovkin]

Fun fact: Orient is “east” (like oriental is eastern) from the Latin word “oriens” for east And “Vostok” is actually Russian word for east

[@RedRoverTW]

Love it when I see Sinn in the thumbnail as I have a few and they are my favorites

[@jigafox]

Teddy, honestly, you’ve played a big role in my love and knowledge of watches. I’m familiar with all brands, mainly on account of your channel! You’re appreciated, my friend! Cheers!

[@nacvam]

You forgot spaghetti scameti 😂 Love your videos Teddy, thank you.

[@Ohne_Silikone]

Yeah, In truth, if I see an affordable masterpiece of that brand, you know where that person has been hanging around.

[@brianmsahin]

😆🤣

[@varanid9]

OK, let's keep Italian foods out of this.

[@JapanJacques]

Whenever Teddy mentions Orient I can’t help but smile and pick up my Kamasu to wear for the day.

[@tristan3947]

been thinking of getting one Idk why I havent picked one up yet

[@varunsarabudla7060]

Such a great watch

[@Corsair_Cowboy]

Same here with my Pepsi style Mako II

[@gauravgandi1398]

The maroon one is a killer.

[@AJ-dd1nv]

I dont know why orient stopped producing there royal orient line. Those watches were so good and movement was decorated to next level. Wish i could go back in time and buy a royal orient.

[@RivadoValon]

Thanks to this channel I always look at Junghans, Mido, Rado, Certina, Longines, Hamilton, Seiko & Grand Seiko, Baume et Mercier, Tissot, IWC and even the out of my reach Jaeger-LeCoultre.

[@HarrisLoops]

My Baume et Mercier is probably my favourite watch...atm Not something a lot of people go for, so if i ever see another one i approach them for sure.

[@deejay1534]

Sinn is definitely underrated, especially as someone who's in the military and wants a literal tank of a watch. They push the boundaries of durability and toughness in watches and set the standard for what makes a tool watch. Would take one over a Sangin, Resco, Seiko LX, Damasko, Marathon, Alpina, Victorinox, or Oris any day of the week if I need something tough

[@wayneholmes637]

I wish they would offer a fixed bar option to boost the toughness of the brand. Two of my three most worn watches have fixed bars and with good reason.

[@benmitchell2711]

Ball is another well built watch 👻 Solid as .

[@jaszczur92]

Nice selection! Another brand worth mentioning in this context is Mido, they have great heritage and some amazing pieces in their catalogue, like Ocean Star, Baroncelli or Commander, but you rarely ever see it mentioned.

[@fatherscottalbergate]

Excellent point. Amazing values

[@wayneholmes637]

The problem with Mido is that they are mostly on the large side. I like Mido but the ones I like most are around the 44mm mark which is just too big for me. 40-41mm is my limit.

[@shuycg]

@@wayneholmes637 have the same issue. I like multiple models for different reasons but only bought the Commander 1959 Chronometer. They need to make a smaller diver with ceramic bezel, ideally with a nicely decorated Chronometer caliber, exposed with a sapphire case back. I would also buy the Commander Icône if smaller, ideally 39 and without a week day complication.

[@CptnWinkee]

Mad respect automatically to anyone wearing a Sinn.

[@willemhaifetz-chen1588]

On order

[@Martinmb4416]

Or beiy able to afford one😟

[@ez1803]

Sinn for life 💪

[@NPrez-cv4jn]

Agreed

[@StuntpilootStef]

Why? How shallow can you be?

[@mattys1467]

I would definitely have included Ball in that list.

[@jimlittle5769]

I had one, nice watch, just wasn't getting wrist time over others. I'm sure if it had been my only watch, I would have been happy with it.

[@mariog7213]

Yeah, nobody outside the watch world knows about this brand

[@glennbeadshaw727]

@@mariog7213 I know all about ball and I'm not a professional watch guy

[@simptrix007]

It basically eliminated any need for any other watch. Mine runs 1-2s per day off and tritium tubes are the best tech for checking time at night. (My desire to buy Monta Atlas is still pretty strong but GMT and quick adjust clasp upgrades are hard to justify 2K+tax+import fees to EU).

[@brentaaron1312]

Ball makes really nice quality stuff. Problem is they make a lot of ugly watches that don’t hold value.

[@drewcarter5669]

I’ve bought a dozen mall watches ranging in price of $400-$2000 before I really started looking deeper into time pieces. My Orient Ray II has been my favorite and the one on my wrist every day for the past 2 years.

[@tomjens2046]

can you name those dozen watches (or at least brands of those)?

[@drewcarter5669]

tom jens certainly 6 of them are Movado. Movado Vizio being the most expensive model. The rest are Bulova, Citizen, and a Coach watch for my wife. I went through a short phase of snatching any of the Grammy and Latin Grammy of edition Bulovas. All were purchased at a Zales or Movado outlet in a few different cities in Florida.

[@tomjens2046]

@@drewcarter5669 Based Florida!

[@scowlistic]

@@drewcarter5669 Grammy Bulova, would you care to drop some thoughts?

[@TRUYORK718]

@@drewcarter5669 movado? Eww

[@TheIanlyle]

Can we get an updated video of your personal collection? Maybe a full view of them all? And your top three favorites? 👀

[@scowlistic]

I'd settle for a top 8.

[@bassplayer2011ify]

In regards to German brands if I see someone wearing anything other then IWC or maybe Lange and Laco chances are they are into watches. From Junghans (one my personal favorites) all the way up to Glashutte Original. Because with a lot of these houses you have to go out of your way to find them or in the case with Stowa you have to buy directly from them.

[@NPrez-cv4jn]

True what you mention about German brands being more of an enthusiast choice, at least in this part of the world. I own 2 Sinn (556a and 104 white dial) and never see anybody wearing another German watch for that matter. On 2 occasions somebody has noticed I’m wearing a Sinn and comments about, I instantly know he’s a fellow enthusiast.

[@wongjefx980]

I have a Sinn 856 and was looking at STOWA Antea... for a more casual modern look... not sure if STOWA's are well known

[@Not-a-bot222]

My daily is a Damasko DS30, love it. Would love some Sinns and Hamharts too

[@8d4o0c4]

Aye. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte, NOMOS, even Tutima (etc.) are often indicators that you are conversing with somebody who knows their way around a German dial.

[@ΣτέλιοςΣυρίγος-σ4η]

Great video as always, congrats! I would also add Stowa in the German watch section!

[@joseperez6613]

Here's one for the algorithm. You're the one that convinced me to get a Kamasu. Never looked back since. Cheers Teddy!

[@antonhallergren588]

Get a promaster ny0040 it's not sapphire but I think the quality is way higher than the orient

[@wayneholmes637]

Does the Kamasu have the same problems as the Ray? Those being stiff bezel, near microscopic crown and extra thin and bendy springbars.

[@kevalmain5730]

Thank you so much Teddy for introducing many brands which are really overlooked by most of us. Such videos by you will definitely lead people to buy great timepieces from these individual watchmakers eventually helping these watchmakers to get enough exposure they deserve.

[@JasonBeem]

Teddy loves him some Sinn and Nomos!

[@atl3630]

Hard not too! Awesome brands

[@Beegs164]

I’m beginning to believe that one of the greatest contributions you offer is a real understanding of VALUE. Not cost, but value. Never overselling the point, but always rooted around the core of value.

[@maximilianmundorf6232]

Could you do a video just talking about German watch brands that may not be that well known? Would be great! Really like your videos!

[@Riskmangler]

I learn so much from Teddy's videos. They are all so informative, well edited, and entertaining. Easily one of the best channels on YT.

[@dinispaulino7512]

Nice list! I would include Hamilton as well, I think most people who wear a Hamilton are probably into watches.

[@HarrisLoops]

Heck yes, I have 2 and even though they're not as high end as a lot of my other watches i wear them just as often.

[@aovermont]

Love love love Hamilton. Pennsylvania heritage now Swiss made. History, tradition, classic.

[@markriley5863]

I am seriously considering buying a Hamilton. I have always been into watches but have not had a collection thus far, just buying a watch to wear everyday. My main watch is an Omega Seamaster (only the quartz version unfortunately although it was worn by Pierce Brosnan in his first Bond film) but have recently bought a Tissot PRC 200 chronograph which I am very happy with. I do want however to own a Hamilton field watch too.

[@1969EType]

Well said...I first learned about Hamilton 30 years ago. I know there are lots of great watches out there. I just don't think Hamilton gets enough respect. Who makes a more stylish watch than Hamilton at their price points? Who?

[@dominicrobertson7626]

@markriley5863 did you end up ever getting an Hamilton?

[@ultraluxeest1991]

I'm so glad you mentioned Vostok, I was watching a live stream yesterday (watch related) everyone was commenting what they were wearing and I said 'I'm wearing my new red Vostok Komandirskie on a 4 ring Zulu in red with a cream pinstripe down the middle' to which someone replied 'GET A REAL WATCH' either a troll, watch snob or someone who doesn't understand why people buy Vostok watches. I feel like some people think because they're a cheaper brand they hold no place in a collection. I waited three weeks for it to turn up and I'm very happy with it.

[@lundsweden]

When I think of Vostok I think quirky and fun. They are not the worlds most expensive watches, but hey Casio is not either yet they make some great watches!

[@ultraluxeest1991]

@@lundsweden precisely!

[@sholemepstein]

I have a Zenith Chronomaster Sports in my collection. I had wanted a Zenith for quite sometime, the backstory of the brand is a great conversation starter. When they released their 10th of a second chrono I had to have it.

[@billnyfeler]

Great video, Teddy. You are spot on with these brands. Great move starting the vid with Sinn - they are absolutely a WIS brand.

[@MrEvotintjim]

Teddy, you've done it again. I'm very new into the world of watch collecting and your content is fantastic. I like your presentation but most of all the passion you have for watches. Thank you.

[@willisbcteoh9840]

Teddy, another well balanced, down to earth, variety is the spice of life, no snob video. I would like to mention Jochen Benzinger, D. Dornblüth & Sohn into your mix. Have a good one cheers. 👍

[@thomasluk1913]

I also give the same respect to JLC, credor, GP, and fortis when I see any of those in the wild

[@TheTedMeister]

Probably my favorite video by Teddy. Thank you Teddy.

[@emmetteal8027]

What a breath of fresh air! This is a very unique and creative concept for watch content. In addition it was executed beautifully. Well done Sir!

[@michaelniemer4449]

This is a nice guide for the starters out there. Who to look for to strike up that conversation that might help a fledgling watch collector on their journey. So, what to wear when you're a beginner (on a budget) trying to find the seasoned collectors? Sounds like the Orients and Vostoks will keep a conversation going. Or, any watch with a story.

[@Pulsonar]

Zenith is perhaps the most under the radar name of all. These guys were practically the first to develop the automatic chronograph movement in 1969 - the legendary El Primero. Just as man walked on the moon and Omega stole its thunder with their simple but robust 321 calibre.

[@bradyyyyyyy11]

This is Seiko erasure

[@lcm6091]

Again great video ... content, and choice. I liked that you made it clear that these are your personal selections.

[@scowlistic]

That Vostok looks awesome.

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Video coming!

[@steveneal8247]

What model Vostok is this?

[@steveneal8247]

@@TeddyBaldassarre what model Vostok is this?

[@donaldspaulding6973]

I put one of Teddy's watchbands on my Orient. Now I love it!

[@sotitofanschop]

Great video. Was surprised to not see Fortis and the cosmonaut watches though, when you started mentioning an independent company I thought it was going to be them instead of Oris.

[@sedatedhype591]

Got my first watch from Teddy Baldassarre today, great service, great products. Love the videos, looking forward to building my watch collection more using the site!

[@WatchMeEDC]

I love that you included Vacheron Constantin in your list. As a proud owner I agree 💯% It’s a special brand overall and attracts a unique kind of collector.

[@thumperjdm]

Nodding my head in agreement and sipping my morning coffee as you mentioned Grand Seiko, as I'm currently awaiting delivery of my first GS, an SBGA429 Soko Shadow.

[@kheldaur2107]

Vostoks are really interesting. I've been waiting for mine from Meranom for about 3 weeks, and I live in Finland, right next to Russia.

[@simonrano8072]

Russia taking a long time to cross the border is exactly what Finnish people expect :)

[@robc8468]

I think Russian watches are delivered by horse carts I have two on order for six weeks that have not yet left the Russian border.

[@simonrano8072]

@@robc8468 Imagine how Rolex watches are delivered because your order takes years to arrive...when it does :)

[@ultraluxeest1991]

Got my Vostok 2 days ago I had to wait 3 weeks, I'm in England. Someone in a live stream told me I should get a real watch. -_-

[@simonrano8072]

@@ultraluxeest1991 probably from a Hublot owner ;)

[@MLKusername]

Great descriptions and history, thanks for making these. You're clear that you're selling some of these, but you're educating in general. I really appreciate that.

[@zelphx]

Oddly, "Orient" and "Vostok" mean the same thing: the east.

[@ssnerd583]

I have several of each. I found a NOS Amphibia from the early 1980's in 1998 and, of course immediately replaced the bracelet....have had it serviced once, since....and it gets more wrist time than many of my others......its beat up, now, but I dont care....I love it. I must get a Zenith...there are several that have caught my eye, lately. Cheers :)

[@whatsstefon]

@@ssnerd583 my Vostok watches are over 40 years old. Serviced once. I throw them on the timegrapher every year. My Amphibia in a 119 case still beats at close to 280 amplitude, -4 to +8 secs a day, at 0.0ms to 0.1ms beat error. It’s such a beast. Unstoppable.

[@sgddfgfghfgh]

Or "cheap"

[@viktorkostov9466]

Not that odd, having in mind that the words originate from different language families

[@dermottwalsh8900]

Delighted to have 4 brands you mentioned in Seiko, GS, Oris and Sinn but would love a VC some day. Great production as usual Teddy.

[@Justacasualstranger]

I also had a Vostok. Loved it!

[@alexdaniels3061]

Well done citing the Deutscher Werkbund as the main Nomos influence. Too many people only think "Bauhaus", but, in fact, the Deutscher Werkbund is a much stronger influence. Thanks!

[@fmrebello]

Hey Teddy, great video, as usual!! Thanks for sharing this. What are your thoughts on Yema?

[@JohnCantey]

Thanks for all your content. Thanks for mentioning Zenith. I did not know they made watches. I only know them for televisions, a long time ago.

[@nemes15G]

I would never buy a Rolex precisely because of this comment 0:18. Too many owned by the "I have money and want people to know it but I couldn't care less about watches" type.

[@dvsmaverick]

Not to mention you can buy a nice Zenith chrono with the money from a Rolex.

[@dredgewalker]

I do appreciate Rolex and own a piece but I have to admit the majority of people I know who own them just only see the monetary value of the watch and are never watch lovers. I would rather recommend an Omega or an Oris as they've been releasing far more interesting watches lately than what Rolex have been offering.

[@willt.9654]

You always think of the best ideas for videos!

[@michaelfierman3256]

ok lemme get some coffee. this'll be fun

[@Patrick_B687-3]

I’d say Seiko 5 especially in multiples or outliers like the 5 premiere, or Ball Watches for a couple.

[@fabriziodutto7508]

Agree with you on your choices, I think also that a Seiko Monster on the wrist will be a good indicator of watch addiction :-)

[@othus123]

Seiko Monster, Alpinist or a sumo. Easy to tell they are into watches

[@01vise]

@@othus123 you forgot the Marinemaster !

[@othus123]

@@01vise oh yeah, Willard, Marinemaster, Shogun. those are obviously in, it's just that they are a bit more expensive!

[@itsAsian513]

The fact i either currently own, have owned, or actively looking to own watches from 75% of the brands mentioned makes me way too happy

[@DutchClawz]

“Damn is that a rolex? -Uh yes’ You must be rich” “Wow is that a snowflake? -Yeah! Its amazing!’ Its looks stunning, mind if I take a look? The flowing seconds hand is mesmerizing”

[@jackieflores9270]

every time i see a rolex in the wild i just assume... "hmm that person prob paid too much for that" lol now when i see patek... i think the same, but also.. that person prob rich!

[@kelvinnana205]

I would rather be rich

[@richardj9016]

Snow fake ??

[@K3V0M]

KZbin recommendations brought me here. I got my blue Kamasu on my wrist right now and you show a close-up of it in the first minute?! Apparently I am deeply into watches - on a budget.

[@Pwndaz]

Ahh man, was really hoping Zodiac would be on this list!

[@Justacasualstranger]

You nailed it with your Vacheron pick. I have yet to ever see anyone wearing one either.

[@GeonQuuin]

I have yet to meet someone rich enough to afford one

[@krishorst4734]

@@GeonQuuin I'm still saving.......the Overseas Perpetual in White gold (maybe rose...) and blue dial WILL be mine! Only $75 000 to go! :)

[@Justacasualstranger]

@@GeonQuuin agreed. But I’ve also seen pateks and APs. And yes real ones haha

[@marcgirard7551]

This a great list at a good time! I’ve decided to sell my Omega Seamaster PO 42mm that was just serviced to switch to a (99% sure) Sinn 556 to free up money to fund my daughter’s braces. Thanks for this, Teddy! Great list and great work, as usual!

[@JamesandRibble]

If you're coming from a planet ocean, my (apologies - unsolicited) advice would be a U1 or U50. Basically a straight swap for the PO but much more 😎 factor

[@marcgirard7551]

@@JamesandRibble I actually like the U50 a lot and would love one but it’s unfortunately more expensive and would leave less money for braces!

[@nkmsvwde5612]

@@marcgirard7551 what did you end up with?

[@sdelgado470]

I bought my first orient couple weeks ago. I found a Day Date “president” for a great price. Great piece and it sure starts conversations

[@yehoshua77]

Good list. Might have included Blancpain, Ball, and a few others.

[@MrPresident1878]

Unrelated to the video topic, but your camera quality has evolved exceptionally over time. Great stuff.

[@Dr_Doe]

I have 2 Orients, a Kamasu and a Bambino. Thus, i am now deeply into watches.

[@robc8468]

You are off to a good start, now you "need" a Hamilton Kaki field watch........

[@jollyrob]

@@robc8468 I have a Bambino and a Mako 2 and strangely enough I'm pondering about a Hamilton 👍

[@kalashnikov98]

After I got my mako 2 it only took 2 weeks before I bought myself a Bambino , they are such great watches, I really want the sun and moon one next. What an addiction hahaha!

[@kwameofori8947]

Lool I have the orange Mako

[@kwameofori8947]

Have a daytona buy na having that does not mean shit hahah

[@Cycletroll]

Own many of those on your list but was surprised in not seeing Damasko. Cool vid!

[@Claimjumper55]

I love connecting with other watch enthusiasts but it's been a rare experience for me. I've had 1 person comment on my Speedmaster and they were wearing a really nice Movado and I also had a coworker, wearing a Sinn U1, comment on my Sinn 104. Both conversations were very enjoyable.

[@MidEnginedFan]

Great list and video. Thanks for showing the variety of the models in question.

[@anthonyhall549]

Doxa very underrated, really pleased you included this brand likewise Nomos.Vostock?

[@jackieflores9270]

doxa look amazing, but i got a small wrist. i could never pull it off haha

[@mikefortney7879]

I’ve got a Marathon GSAR and an Oris aquas and agree with everything you said. The Marathon is all business. The Oris blue dial is Gorgeous. You don’t just accidentally buy either of them. Great job as always.

[@timbronitskiy6603]

I would have really loved to see jlc on the list, I feel like the appreciation for the brand comes exclusively from true watch enthusiasts!

[@Omar-zd5dq]

I like when high quality pieces fly under the radar. Great list and great video, Teddy!

[@yiannis_b5504]

I actually speak only to strangers that have eco-drive Citizen Diver's on their wrist.

[@nkmsvwde5612]

More specifically for me the red arrows limited edition skymaster... won't even acknowledge anyone not wearing one

[@kevinc1001]

Don’t know if I’m allowed to mention this but I just bought the new June 2021 WatchTime issue and your in it. Congrats

[@txng]

I tried to talk watches with two people wearing a chronograph (an Omega and a freaking $200k Richard Millie). Turned out that they don’t know their watches have that function.

[@vascosaldanha602]

😂😂😂

[@vascosaldanha602]

I was imagining that the RM owner didn't know a think but the omega one I was not expecting

[@txng]

@@vascosaldanha602 I assume that they buy them just because of the look, or maybe even to show off. Nothing wrong with that though, to each their own 😁.

[@JamesandRibble]

What did they think those buttons on the side were for?

[@txng]

@@JamesandRibble I don't know how they didn't know that. But the guy with the RM is rich and I don't think he's really into watches so that can be an explanation.

[@dannysimenauer5745]

Teddy, Bravo, Bravo! Well done and thank you for sharing affordable watches that most of your fans are looking to own.

[@matthewlandolt5968]

I would include Ball, Panerai and Girard-Perregeux. Also Grand Seiko yes but regular seiko not nearly as much.

[@anildamodar8142]

Hey Teddy.. Love the way you come up with interesting topics each time..

[@arturgarncarz3631]

The weird part i when you see someone with a nice watch and want to do some small talk but he has no idea about it so you are left with awkward silence. Happened to me twice :)

[@michaelniemer4449]

Meistersinger. I am willing to bet anyone wearing a single-hand wrist watch is all in...

[@kingquartz26]

Sinn and Marathon are the two most impressive to me on here. If someone’s wearing either one of those, I know they are into watches. Seiko? The dude wearing one of those could’ve just stopped off at the watch counter at Macy’s after buying ties. Vashon and Patek? Often purchased by shallow rich guys after somebody clues them in that Rolex is not top of the luxury heap.

[@claudioprudente1034]

Vacheron purchased by shallow rich guys? OMG..... I think you are mistaken with Richard Mille.....

[@christophermaurer1271]

Thanks teddy, this video really helps as I am just getting into watches and have no idea of what to look for . Cheers Mate, from Australia.

[@Alex-zr4yl]

Mido should make the list in my view

[@idahowatchenthusiasts]

So happy somebody made this video. Awesome!

[@ManVsWatch]

Thanks for this video Teddy ☺️ Brands from Glashütte are very nice ! Nomos, Glashütte 🥰

[@warusk2nd]

The interesting part is there are I believe literally 100's of watch brands from Glashutte, but outside of Germany we really only hear about a few.

[@carlosbello3062]

Teddy, I love the content you are putting out. I always find it very informative and interesting. Thank you for exposing us to a wide variety of watches and watch brands.

[@michaelfierman3256]

So congrats on 300K! I wonder what % of Seiko wearers are "enthusiasts" as opposed to the mall watch shoppers?

[@brett2396]

Depends on the model. You can tell pretty quickly, if it isn't one of the more renowned models, it's a mall watch. I haven't seen any of the really top model Seikos in malls or department stores.

[@tineye5100]

True, I think the only one I’ve seen in the wild that enthusiasts dig is the Save the Ocean.

[@thermionic1234567]

I have been wearing my Vostok Amphibia for the last month or so. After I spent a lot on having it serviced and regulated, it has been within COSC parameters.

[@007jjr]

566 is the modern day interpretation of the Explorer. My next watch.

[@alextomlinson1725]

Seiko is a crazy world that you can get caught up in.....tell me about it. Great video Teddy.

[@jackburtonstwin]

Many good mentions here. I would include Eterna (historic innovation), Junghans (true Bauhaus design), Rado (exotic materials) and Squale (historic dive watch case makers) and, for the fully loaded watch lover, Blancpain (FF, the archetype for the modern dive watch). For the left-field types: Bulova Spaceview with the Accutron movement (the short-lived, but fascinating world of pre-quartz "electric" watches).

[@stevenbriandunn5648]

Teddy your awesome. I have learnt so much about watches from you and now I have the 4 best watches for me. It's been a journey and I bought and sold omegas. For now I just only go for haq. I have 2 grand seikos and 2 tag heuer divers. Thanks again. I love nice things but to pay more than $5k for a watch is a bit nuts. $10k crazy. For me personally.

[@richplant2205]

Having a conversation with a Rolex ‘guy’ is the most boring paradigm to get into

[@jeremygross8967]

Great video. I would Include Breguet, because of their amazing history that many people are often unaware of.

[@marcgoulding5230]

On a budget, and love Vostok - thanks much, Teddy.

[@ELMS]

You’re right that you could have done a video just on German watches that fit the definition. I’ve got a Damasko that rocks the Sinn vibe. Terrific video as usual. Great content, editing etc. You put amazing effort into this.

[@subisisniki]

Damasko is crazily good. I have a DS30 and Sinn 556 and the ds30 is always on my wrist

[@garethedwards1149]

Another amazing video teddy. Would Christopher ward be on this list? Plus if I see someone with a Zenith, you have have a conversation.

[@tomjens2046]

what so special about zenith?

[@kulasnikov3875]

@@tomjens2046 LOL...caliber 400 zenith daytona

[@walkerb1734]

Couldn’t agree more about Sinn. I own Rolex, Omega, JLC,....even Patek and ALS. The watch that gets most of my wrist time?...my Sinn 856. It’s just so reliable and worry-free. It looks great in almost any situation. Can take a beating. And doesn’t scream “Hey, look at me! I have $X,000 on my wrist!” There’s just something so comfortable about having this watch on my wrist every day.

[@wayneholmes637]

I bought my 856 after getting annoyed about my other watches nearly always being magnetized after long distance flights with one or two transit stops. It is also super legible for my not so good eyes.