The Best Japanese Sports Watches From Attainable to Luxury (More Than 25 Watches Covered)

[@Wherstead]

I love the Seiko solar an Citizen eco drive formats for the simplicity of using the sun to power the watch. My Citizen gained 1 second in 2 months. That is what I have a watch on my wrist for.

[@Cactuscarlo]

I have a small seiko collection, one day I'll have a grand seiko ❤

[@alexsantiago3181]

Japan is so good at so many things...🎉 I love Grand Seiko, its a dream of mine to own one

[@Hamilton-m2h]

I do and Citizen makes me happier

[@chrisehrhorn4160]

@@Hamilton-m2hI’ve got a “Citizen” eco drive that is still my favorite , and it still gets compliments !

[@randombullshit]

Buy used. Chrono24 or even exquisitetimepieces. Can be had for about $2200.

[@DLR528]

As a new watch buyer. Japanese are better made. Yet Swiss better brand name ?

[@DLR528]

I know there’s a lot into that question. 5k grand seiko better made than 5k Swiss. Omega? Tough question

[@TheDrive110]

Love Grand Seiko, I have a spring drive but hoping to add a high beat to my collection some day

[@Chameleox]

Same. Really want a high-beat GMT next.

[@truonglongnguyen2148]

try vintage hi beat. cheaper and just as reliable

[@JCleggy]

Samesies. Love em

[@mjhastings4534]

Wait for the bracelet upgrades that are coming

[@johndeerebam7]

have you ever felt the bracelet? Feels like a $20 Seiko. Very very very cheap feel. Light and too much play between the links. Went to look at one this weekend at a boutique and was severely disappointed. Nothing like the Oyster bracelet. Tudor is better. Tag is also a cheap feel on the aquaracer

[@BRMCaptChaos]

Have my Kamasu on right now. It’s a real “go to”favourite, Teddy gets it like I do, not flash, but comfy and accurate.

[@mazdaspeedrx8]

Heading to japan in January, this video definitely was scheduled perfectly

[@dannysimenauer5745]

FYI,the American dollar is strong against the Yen so you may find some great bargains.

[@AnitaSpankyBB]

Nice vid, the GS diver in spring drive is my grail 😍😍😍😍

[@ixeyeb]

I used to Scuba dive weekly in the late 80s and early 90s, my 1st dive watch was the Citizen, Promaster Dive. And later fell in love with their Eco Drive models. My go to watch brand!

[@jbthor03]

Thanks for this video. I hadn’t looked at Grand Seiko’s sport watches but I definitely will now

[@morgan97475]

Glad to see Minase mentioned here. I think they can qualify for "luxury" level given their case-in-case workmanship as well as some of their great dial designs. Nice video.

[@Greysnowman]

I have the Grand Seiko SBGE285 Mistflake, and it’s by far my most worn watch. It’s sporty bu understated and elegant with its all grey presentation. Also, the spring drive movement is truly incredible: it is rated at +/- 1 second per day, but in my experience, it’s much closer to +/- 1 second per week. A fantastic watch.

[@BrowniesJK]

That green and white GS 🔥

[@daveporter6091]

Great video Teddy. Please explore The Citizen Chronomaster in a future video.

[@fuloplehel]

Great list, I recently purchased the citizen promaster land 35th anniversary edition with the MIP display and I like it. I also have the citizen promaster skyhawk blue angels edition, for almost ten years.

[@paulstaniland883]

Really great stuff, covering a lot of ground. Would add some more Citizen - Zenshin series, NB1050 (JDM but easy to buy), Series 8. These seem kind of slept-on compared to the Promaster line.

[@chrisp.5272]

Love that this started with the Casio Duro. I absolutely love mine, Batman, with a quality stainless steel bracelet from Long Island Watch. 👌🏼 Wish Edifice and Oceanus were mentioned as they’re amazing for the money. Aside from Casio, Citizen is my next favorite Japanese brand, I love Eco-Drive. Japanese watches are the best and often affordable. I aspire to own a Grand Seiko 9F someday.

[@namvetsgt71ify]

Teddy = as usual a much deeper dive into watches than I normally would want, but an excellent video. I happen to own a couple of these, Citizen and Seiko.

[@matthewfrueh5699]

I currently own two Casio Royales and for Fathers Day my family gave me a Seiko 5 sport GMT and I love that watch. I hope to add a Seiko Prospex Solar Speedtimer in the new year. My bucket list is a Grand Seiko Spring Drive - the pink dial one really intrigues me.

[@kevinpfeif4346]

Loved the video Teddy! I believe that Bulova should get some coverage especially with their Precisionist movement. As always thanks for the fantastic content👍👍

[@anthonywhitney634]

Bulova is great but they're not Japanese, strictly speaking.

[@chrisehrhorn4160]

@@kevinpfeif4346 I agree , that Bulova precisionist movement is truly incredible. It definitely should get more attention !

[@pradyumnaprusty38]

Hi Teddy & team, One suggestion to make a video on best watches for wrist sizes! Eg : For 7 inch wrist size here are the options of Everyday, Diver and Dress watch, best options with how each watch looks on a 7 inch wrist. And so on and so forth for a 6.5 inch wrist, a 6 inch wrist etc etc…

[@TheMytoy]

Average men wrist size is about 18см and 38mm watches should be somewhere 😢

[@Matt-uq3in]

Just recently bought the seiko SBDB013 spring drive unbelievable time machine 🔥

[@madmartigan8774]

I really enjoyed this video. I'd love to see this become a series. USA, UK, and Germany to name a few.

[@meytal_rockz6669]

Seiko Alpinist GMT in black dial was very nice I really liked that one.. I have nvr seen it in black b4.. Great Vids man!!!!

[@JustCruzeN]

Same here! I love it as well as the gold and green, but hear me out here, I like it on the steel bracelet

[@freddyfox5002]

Mineral

[@TheJdg443]

Yes please more of this! Grand seiko dive watches are next level!

[@christianebert8086]

Many thanks Teddy, yesterday I saw a lot of videos about the life and works of composer Johann Sebastian Bach. Great videos about the life of Bach are coming especially from Asia where people celebrate the masterpieces of this composer - singing the cantatas in German language. It came to my mind that the development of watches/movements in Europe like from Breguet (the Bach of the art of watchmaking) are done at quite the same time when this composer lived and we had simulteanously the development of better music instruments, better measurement instruments and huge steps foward in mathematic sience as such. Music, arts craft, stunning precision instruments are going hand in hand - this is not a coincidence. And it is not a coincident that the Asian art of living and philosphy is connected to the western philiosphy via music and watchmaking. Many thanks for your wonderful videos.

[@Angelohas6]

I would love a review on citizen the Citizen. Their flagship models. Thank You.

[@MegaF1guy]

Great video, Nice to see you and included the batteryless quartz watch made by Grand Seiko.

[@matts4450]

Woke up to this after deciding which of my Japanese sports watches to wear....and all were mentioned in the video; my Duro, Casioak, GWM5610, Kamasu, and my recently ordered field GMT Seiko 5. Couldn't start a collection on a budget without Japanese timepieces. Next one I want is the King Turtle, the Alpinist ...and my eventual grail watch is a Grand Seiko.

[@timhusom2793]

My GS Shunbun is on my wrist 6 days a week. I love it so much. ❤

[@ajmarion]

I have the GS Winter, it’s a stunner

[@KC-bv9kf]

Put mine on a dark brown alligator strap from DeLug. Took it up a few levels. But I don’t recommend doing that because it will get expensive going down that road. On the other hand, it’s a lot cheaper than buying new watches.

[@oldman713]

Grand Seiko is such a beast..can easily rival Omega and Rolex tbh

[@sondreleiros1286]

After seeing this video I fell in love with the SBGE255. Those blue contrasts... Would love to see this kind of video about german sports watches.

[@astrohiiigh]

From Kuoe website: "Taking its name from the Sombrero Galaxy, which is said to be the most beautiful place in space, the SOMBRERO 90-011 is KUOE's first diver style design to date" Wishing all watch lovers a wonderful 2025 ✌🏽

[@clementroy2434]

Would love to see this for France. They have so many brands that died and were born again that it could be very interesting. They have a lot of independants that are doing proprietary movements, luxury pieces are top notch. There might be a good range here :)

[@cardinalj]

I have a few Seiko king quartz from back in the seventies, and they run fantastic and look great.

[@RomeoJulietGulf]

Casio Duro in sunburst Blue is stunning

[@JustCruzeN]

My collection unintentionally turned into a Japanese curated one and I love it!

[@wuccass]

Man, you talk for 35 minutes straight, almost in one breath. It's a pleasure to listen to you, always.👏🏻

[@ronbrumble6493]

I have two Seiko's, one I bought when i joined the military. It is a 1983 Sports Chrono' "Royal Oak", Quartz. I just learned that it was Seiko's first analog quartz (read that on the internet so it must be true). It has a 7A38 movement. I love the watch, and wore it a lot, it's a little worn. but looks great, and runs great still. Not bad for a watch made 42 years ago. My dream watch is a GS Spring Drive, Snowflake.

[@jackjstrange]

My favorite is the Grand Seiko SBGE-257 GMT green dial and bezel... "Eternal Moss"

[@angeloderegibus9841]

Fantastico Terry. Bravo anzi bravissimo.

[@clarrencejose6461]

Got the GMT of the Seiko SSK023, which is SBSC009 (JDM Exclusive). Loving it so far, had to give my Tissot PRX Automatic a rest.

[@DrBob0910]

Happy New Year Teddy and team!! My choice is the Grand Seiko GMT SBGN027 in Sapphire.

[@chrisehrhorn4160]

Many sweet watches I can’t afford ! lol. It was still fun ! Thanks Teddy !

[@KEN_DOES_IT]

Great vid Teddy! Just one small note… Orient Kamasu are not $480 much less

[@Oサク]

Wow. A watch that I've been eyeing. Looks amazing. Did you have to sell your GS?

[@rishabbennett]

Why is the citezen zenshin/forza not on here? Would love to see a video on the model!

[@tiagopereira5260]

His store probably doesn't sell that particular citizen model yet

[@ArjitMehra]

Citizen Forza is so good!!!

[@davehutchinson8602]

Shout out to the all analog Casio MTP-E715C-8AVCF, the true casioak imo. I love the font they used for the numbers, and have been looking for other gray face watches ever since.

[@Alan-lv9rw]

Love Seiko and GS. I want an SBGM 221.

[@shaunchristopher910]

That’s my only GS and i love that watch. I get more compliments on that than my rollers

[@ClevaTreva]

Did you ever take a look at the JDM Alpinist in green? It's stunning!

[@Andrew-p6m2m]

I have to say that each time I watch one of your videos, I am more and more impressed by your fund of knowledge and quick delivery. If you were a guitarist, we'd call you Teddy Van Halen )))

[@goaztecs7549]

Great idea for a video! Thanks!

[@NCSheriff7]

I love Japan for three things: The awareness for clean environment in citys, Animes, watches (seiko/citizen/casio)

[@ajmarion]

And cars 😁

[@woodentulike2no]

And women.

[@thetimeflipper2259]

I have two Kuoe watches and they are both amazing! Also running within COSC specs!

[@freedomvan2970]

@11:35 "if that's not for you I think you can go away " 😅😅😅

[@davemeyer505]

I have an SRPJ20. Thoughts on this watch? I have another Seiko, SNJ something haha. Love them both. Great video!

[@UltraDoug]

Great vid. Yeah Germany would be great. Favorite Japanese sports watch?…….honestly, the much ignored SARX089. A nice case and bracelet with super hardening, still run of the mill, but a dial that rivals just about every other red/burgundy dial on the market.

[@edwardjohnson759]

My Casio Duro is over 10 years old and I have taken it all over the world in salt water, rain, freezing temps, etc. Beat the crap out of it, yet all I do is change batteries and straps. That thing has to be the best beater, do everything watch made.

[@Joshg982]

I just got my Casio Duro and man, I am in love with it! Even though I own watches 10 to 20 times more expensive, I just keep reaching for that Casio. It’s goes with everything, highly accurate, the strap is comfortable and it feels super lightweight. Cheers to having such an amazing watch!

[@JPdeRuiter]

Teddy, as a Seiko collector and fan of both Seiko and you: the Alpinist is *not* a dress watch!

[@broteinbarguy9135]

Japanese watch making, a gem in the industry ❤

[@joebeech7423]

Thanks Teddy. Great episode👍

[@wesleyb_92]

I know this video probably took a while to put together, but it was awesome. And would love more of these. Especially an elegant/dress watch version. Much love Teddy!

[@hockeymann88]

17:11 That watch is mighty attractive. The case is beautiful and the ceramic and sapphire seal the deal.

[@theaugur1373]

Wasn’t familiar with Credor. The dial on the Locomotive looks magnificent!

[@NYStar-e9k]

I have an "Orient Sympathy III" automatic with croc strap. Its been a nice looking, reliable dress watch.

[@juanmas7076]

Nice vid, Knot also is a great mrico brand!

[@ABCC528]

i am more drwan to Japanese branded watches than Swiss. Keep it up !!!

[@sempuu_]

Didn't know you also have a watch oriented channel. Any chance you'll review fragrances again? Your content back then was the best

[@FMSims]

More of this, please! Do more Citizen stuff Especially NB-1050/1040 Series!

[@catalint511]

No Casio Oceanus? No Orient Star? And I'm pretty sure some more expensive Citizen watches could make it to this list

[@TheSpiderpig976]

Agreed

[@snakepitsam]

@@TheSpiderpig976 probably because teddy is not selling them in his shop haha

[@spaceted3977]

It all depends on the Watch Snobs ! It's best to buy what you want !

[@MeaslesHumpNdumP]

Teddy must be trying to get rid of some inventory 😅

[@wonderwatch2239]

Lot of naff citizens in the expensive 1k + category 😱

[@littlezero6399]

I got a Orient mechanical watch and wear it everyday. I have been very suprised with how accurate it is for a entry level mechanical watch. I pretty much only need to re adjust the time when the days on my day date get out of sync with the actual days of the month.

[@manwhoneversleeps]

Orient movements are insanely good and the time setting feels so solid and satisfying too.

[@stuntmonkey00]

Yeah, my old Ray II is still +/- 4s a day. That's well within the COSC chronometer standard; the only difference is that compared to an Omega, there's more variability depending on the state of wind, temp, position etc. But still, the Orient F6522 is like the final answer to "I just want a watch that works", it hacks, it's accurate, it's got a date and day function. If you went Swiss, how many more hundreds if not thousand of dollars would you need to spend to get something that did exactly the same thing?

[@jtaka1453]

Great video as always! But the Duro, to me, wears every bit its 44mm.

[@deandixon2141]

Not a SLA model or 8L movement mentioned, huge omission Teddy

[@indranilkarmakar-k2h]

You should definitely make a video on TITAN watches

[@BenMwatches]

So many amazing sports pieces from Japanese manufactures Great video Teddy

[@Ghuraify]

Great video as always, enjoyed it.. Citizen deserved more spots as there are many otger models that should've been mentioned. 1- Series 8 GMT 2- The Citizen (Chronomaster) 3- Citizen Caliber 0200/0210 Those are definitely worth a mention. The 0200 is on par with the Grand Seiko in terms of finishing and quality, if not better in certain areas. The Chronomasters are definitely a great watches and finishing is top notch. Series 8 GMT and Divers are one of the best for the money.

[@Juanjo191]

I am so in love with that last GS diver. But it’s a chunky watch. I would like to see it in 41 or 40 mm and a more compact lug to lug measurement

[@dannysimenauer5745]

The hands are so ugly (to me) so I couldn’t wear it.

[@kenjmor]

Great video Teddy. One minor comment - I think you should have included an MRG watch in the luxury sector.

[@jhdrift]

Kurono Tokyo. One of my dream Japanese watches

[@tonymassagli1475]

I am waiting for Seiko to release a 38mm variant of the SSK GMTs. That will be money!!

[@Bennie_Bee6]

Great video Teddy. I wish GS would finally make their Divers in a smaller case size. They are stunning models but 43.5mm case and over 50mm L2L with a top heavy case just push smaller wrists out of being able to wear one comfortably.

[@gallardonitrous]

Hey Teddy, can you have a look at the titanium Citizen Zenshin Chrono, thanks.

[@quanahabshire7066]

Grand seiko makes such beautiful watches. I want to get rich so I can buy their watches ⌚️

[@ajmarion]

17:21 I have the SPB381 it’s a home run, best seiko I’ve owned

[@steveb4012]

Yet another comprehensive round up. Teddy, your knowledge is prodigious, well done.

[@MVMann98]

Im thinking about getting either a Seiko alpinist 1959 or the citizen nb1050. I think the seiko is a little more interesting but the movement of the citizen seems much better. Ive heard the accuracy of the 6r35 is kinda all over the place. Still not entirely set on what automatic i should get being in the $400-$600 price range

[@bulbhorn]

Great video. Thank you.

[@RobMyself]

I like that they use the name "Sombrero". It gives it a touch of irony😊

[@fredlovesdriving8905]

That Minase looks really cool.

[@blainejonesii4175]

The Casio Edifice 40mm chronograph is a sweet watch

[@Jack_OLanc]

Love my blacked out casioak. Top watch

[@TsavoTouring]

I bounced around in this video a bit so I may have missed it. But, for me, I’d really appreciate some info on where watches are made. EG where is the watch manufactured, the movement, etc.

[@Ultramentsh]

I'm really digging the Orient panda 🐼

[@es-jayjones6595]

Minase. Great choice and I'm glad to see you list it here. This brand is amazing.

[@fabiano4246]

Love the videos, barely getting into the watch game

[@michaelflitcraft7743]

Would love to see more country specific sports watch videos.

[@ProfessorHermesBug]

Curious about the Campanola sub brand by Citizen.

[@alamohamed8485]

Nice. Long list. Forgot hitori for independents and forgot oceanus.

[@carlmullender2941]

Love this idea, for me SPB143. How about Germany, France and UK ?

[@TravelnExplore-ok5lh]

Excellent watches.

[@nonspecific_thought]

Grand seiko tentagraph has a coaxial escapement?