The BEST Swiss Watches Under $1,000 - 14 Watches from Tissot, Hamilton, Doxa, Marathon, and MORE

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Hey everyone, I hope you all have a very merry Christmas and holiday season. What is your favorite watch from Switzerland sub $1,000? Check out the blog featuring 45 of the best Swiss watch brands that you should be on your radar: www.teddybaldassarre.com/blog/45-best-swiss-watch-brands-a-complete-guide/

[@craig2100]

Maurice lacroix

[@Ossory88]

Bro. Its Christmas. Take a day off. Christ is born! ❤️

[@jimlittle5769]

Teddy. In the video you said you were an AD for Zenith and Nomos. First, congrats! Second, when will they be on your site for purchase?

[@Rob-gh9nk]

To you as well

[@johnsanabria3279]

Any NOMOS watch that can be gotten for under $1000.

[@henrycollins2478]

The longer I watch this, the more my bank account cries.

[@paulvon2378]

so true. so many cool watches and only 1 wrist

[@henrycollins2478]

@@paulvon2378 I mean, you could were a watch on your ankle

[@paulvon2378]

@@henrycollins2478 yeah but it would be really hard to tell time ... Defeats the purpose.

[@adamkija6895]

@@paulvon2378 nah man trust me, you just dual wield those watches, one or more on each wrist, and you'll never fail to make a lasting impression on everyone who are lucky to cross paths with you

[@jonathanelewis9134]

The Tissot SeaStar was my 1st entry level watch! I love it . Merry Christmas all.

[@looseunit1615]

I've been addicted to watches since the 1960s when I was a kid. I always checked out my Dad's watches and also the watches my uncles wore. They are vintage now. My first watch was a mechanical watch my parents bought me for Christmas 1970. I was hooked from then. I love these Swiss watches here.

[@kmmoreno]

Ridiculous that Teddy felt the need to remove the last video. This is an awesome channel and while I didn't see it, I can't imagine anything he says that would be construed as offensive. Long gone are the days where people can be funny without worrying about losing fans. Love this channel!!!

[@hrhKR]

Some girls were rating watches and for one exercise Teddy asked them to tell the time. Some did it better than others. But some people in comment section got offended by not being able to tell the time from a watch.

[@HeadCase55]

Lots of raging assholes in the comment section were slaughtering the women for not knowing how to tell analog time.

[@kmmoreno]

@@HeadCase55 simple solution, buy a watch and learn to tell time.

[@HeadCase55]

@@kmmoreno yeah, they didn't deserve the hate though

[@dparis2172]

@@HeadCase55 Maybe he should have included a disclaimer for the candy-asses: No women were actually slaughtered in the making of this video.

[@istvantoth7431]

Victorinox could make a fortune if they made that INOX in 40-41mm version ... that 43mm is just .. big.

[@leemartin2978]

I agree in that I’ve had an INOX for a bit over 5 years now and used it under all manner of conditions. Its a quartz version It’s been fantastic . For me the size is ok but I fully understand demand for a smaller one. They desperately need a new design department, the engineering is great , but it’s looking boring and needs modernising and facelift it and soon.

[@MammothBehemoth]

Right, and a lot of people are even going 38/39 nowadays

[@joncon4177]

43mm isn't big for an average man. Idk what's up with everyone downsizing these days.

[@krekmanski]

@@joncon4177 43mm diameter by 52mm lugs isnt big you say? Do you find an Invicta good looking by any chance or do you wear a 55mm Garmin with a suit by any chance :)

[@chrismountbatton5260]

There is a 37 mm version

[@desmobc]

I absolutely love the Christopher Ward C65. Triton 41mm auto I was torn between the Oris 65 and the CW. The CW won for its stunning looks and better price.

[@neilignacio1302]

Merry Christmas!!!! 🎁🎄

[@emocowboy96]

tomorrow is Christmas

[@sinjon]

I like that Marathon a lot. There’s a certain KZbin watch reviewer who says that a deep set dial cheapens a watch but I beg to differ. Sometimes, like with this Marathon, there’s a reason for it being set so deep. Nice list, Teddy. A lot of great watches here.

[@avarmauk]

I love the deep set dial.

[@thomashelm6931]

I wore the Glycine Airman while flying in the Air Force during Vietnam. Obviously, the price was different then. All air crew members seem to have these and we bought these at the basic exchange in Okinawa. They are far more versatile than the government issued watch at that time. obviously, we are dealing with the number of different time zones and this one fit the criteria perfectly. Years later, when I got into collecting watches, I stumbled across this old friend and, immediately, purchased one. Not the most expensive watch I own, but for a number different reasons, I absolutely love it!

[@mikemantho9426]

The Tissot Visodate was my first Swiss watch, absolutely love the silver version!

[@gregalonzo747]

Great picks. I have the Doxa, Victorinox and the Tissot. My Pop has the Mido.

[@Janet_Airlines802]

Hamilton makes a lot of nice watches, from dress, field to chronos, they are really beautiful and at a nice price point.

[@istvantoth7431]

I recently started to really like their Jazzmaster and Broadway series.. they are killing it with those two. Really great design for the dollar...

[@JLchevz]

they're great, they lack a certain charm to them (except the field) but they're so so nice

[@JM-fc9gm]

Their field and aviation watches are very well designed

[@93haugen]

I'am a simple man, when i see a Marathon i press like :) merry xmas and happy new years!

[@tylerhughes3750]

TEDDYYYY, Merry Christmas dude. Getting my first watch to start my collection this christmas, thanks for the introduction (and education) in the world of horology.

[@carlvoxvires]

I bought myself the Tissot Visodate and the Hamilton khaki mechanical for my 40th a year ago. Love them both. The marathon looks very nice!

[@TheBlaisepascal]

And what about CERTINA? I'm a little bit surprised that is always left aside

[@artk8445]

My thoughts exactly!

[@bhaijaansabka]

The answer is simple. Teddy is not selling Certina on his website.

[@ThePlaiibox]

Certina have some of the best bracelets around under 1000

[@MrPeteragent]

I feel like my first swiss watch would be Tissot. My father told me many times how great this brand is.

[@patrickcannady2066]

They have some lovely pieces. Well worth a look.

[@SeniorChaChaCha]

I agree. You should.

[@dasmesser1]

I had had quartz watches before that had come and gone without leaving a mark, but the Tissot LeLocle Powermatic 80 (gold PVD, brown leather strap) was my first mechanical and first swiss watch. My wife gave it to me for our 10 year dating (not marriage) anniversary. When I held it and admired it I knew instantly that I had something special in my hands, but I didn't know what it was, so down the watch rabbit hole I went. That Tissot is the watch I'll never sell.

[@danielpererira3145]

I own rolexs and omegas and some others but my heart is with my tissot visodate still one of the best watches foe the money and happy levels

[@stevek8829]

@@dasmesser1 dude, not many would sell an anniversary gift.

[@NazidKimmie]

Perfect! Your passion and down to earth enthusiasm make your videos, informative and entertaining. This is a very pertinent list for me - I'm not a high roller and won't be able to afford the mid-high end Swiss watches (but would love to have at least one!) as future addition to my modest collection would be a Swiss, dress watch.. so your recommendations are food for thought. Keep up the great work!😃

[@dougstump2520]

Great Video - I appreciate this category, so many high quality swiss automatics. I own a Hamilton Pilot day date and it's my go to daily watch. I 'm glad you mentioned Glycine, as well. I own a combat sub and it's such a great value - For around $300 you're getting a Caliber SW200 automatic, Sapphire crystal, Screw down crown. Case size: 42 mm. with a thin 10.6 mm thickness and water resistant at 200 meters. a lot of watch for the money.

[@pmue437]

Great samples. I would recommend for everyday Watches from Mondaine "Swiss Railway watch" the design is iconic modern. The price range is from about 200-800 chf.

[@tacticaltimepieces3941]

Don't own one yet, but I love the look of a lot of Victorinox watches and am happy to see you've included one here. Been considering their Maverick, but am undecided on the color, so keeping my finger off that trigger for now. I liked the Marathon and Hamilton watches you included here as well...you're really speaking my language!

[@generalismoquabablinotheth5902]

Love that doxa dial it really pops 🤙the price really pops too😳

[@SinnerAndSaint]

Great choices, Teddy! Thanks for showing the 'affordable' variety of swiss watches & Merry Christmas to all of you!

[@TheSportyKorean]

Just got the Tissot Vissodate heritage quartz movement as my first real watch and couldn't be happier. Been a big fan keep up the good work!

[@memphis6able]

I'm loving your videos, because they expose me to brands that I have never heard of before. I feel that if you recommend the brand, it's one I can look at to adding to my collection. Please keep the great videos coming!

[@watchreviews4k]

Interesting choices. Enjoyed it. Regards.

[@gggoldy4015]

Thanks for your great content. Happy New Year to you and your family. I really appreciate the specs you provide including the lug to lug dimensions and the height of the watch which are often not mentioned by your peers. Keep up the excellent quality content and thanks for all that you do for the watch community. Cheers from Melbourne Australia 🍻🇦🇺

[@jakepowers1833]

I have both the INOX and the Marathon. These watches are very tough and dependable, yet the look distinctive.

[@thomas181212]

My favorite watch is the christopher ward C65 trident vintage. My wife bought it for my 30th birthday last week. Absolutly stunning ! 😍

[@cdb5001]

Recently picked up the Squale 1521, 50 Atmos. Been eyeing one for a few years now. I know you had one and found it wasn't your style. I know a lot of watch KZbin channels trash the brand because of a certain channel. For my money, it's a great watch and very well built. Solid quality, accurate and gorgeous. It's the best sub $1,000 Swiss I've bought and one of my faves considering I have more expensive pieces.

[@michaelkeaton32]

I know you can't cover all watches, and I'm glad you covered them, but I'd like to see more Ball watches on KZbin. I just got the Engineer III Marvelight, and this watch rivals watches costing much more.

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Love ball. I am sure you’ve seen it but if not check out this video I did on ball where I went to Kipton, Ohio, the location of a tragic train crash that lead to the creation of the brand: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3-qk2mPZ5aif5I

[@steven8733]

Marathon 36🔥🔥💪🏽buon natale teddy🎄🇮🇹

[@Wee-Rex]

I recently bought a Doxa 4000T Professional special edition, #196 from 300 in the bright orange dial. I keep being asked “what is that” as it is rare. Sure, this one cost me £3,500 so higher than these models BUT genuinely what a watch! I have other luxury watches such as Tag’s and Breitling but the Doxa is by far my new favourite and I wear it every day.

[@real_fjcalabrese]

My Certina DS Action Diver is an amazing ISO dive watch.

[@ljubabacje]

That Sir, is one amazing Watch flying under most watch enthusiast radar!

[@paulg9815]

They’ve brought a new 39mm version out now I believe which I may try and get my hands on! I bought a certina for my wife this year and was very impressed with the quality of the finishing and also the Crystal! Enjoy yours @FrederickCalabrese

[@ljubabacje]

@@paulg9815 We are waiting for the same thing :)

[@meljones5219]

Was just going to ask !

[@kunalparmar7792]

I am planning to buy the DS Action Diver in Two Tone with green/gold bezel..beautiful piece.

[@dhuge677]

Love the attention you give to Hamilton. Seems like a solid item.

[@KVDC2008]

What happened to the recent Girls React Luxury and Affordable Watches video? That was great! I guess some were embarrassed about not being able to tell time...

[@ErikL727]

Marathon could really improve their watches by looking at what Tudor did with ETAs. Give it more shock resistance and a better regulator, and they'd make a tougher watch that can be dialed in to be much more accurate.

[@robertmuller5685]

I do own the Tissot Visodate for years. I love it!

[@arjdroid]

That marathon, especially the 36mm sounds like a really good deal

[@kierkier2368]

Just bought a Hamilton Khaki King Auto in the champagne color, 5 days ago. A really beautiful watch... I am saving for a Zenith El Primero or GS Snowflake but couldn't resist the Hamilton Khaki, no regrets, love the watch.

[@domonas]

Great choices. The more I watch your videos, the deeper into the rabbit hole I go!

[@nayanmipun6784]

Always have an AM PM facility in a watch because the watch is needed the most in the polar regions in indoors in cloudy weather when there is no sun

[@motownazn]

I’ve been eyeing Christopher Ward because a friend has a few. I am bot sure of the exact pricing but their bronze watches are a nice branch off of their signature design for divers.

[@spg5658]

Favorite Swiss Watch is Victorinox Swiss Army Chrono Classic 241125 Chronograph. Usually only $200 or so but absolutely stunning and functional!

[@AbysswalkerASMR]

I don't know why, but that Tissot Visodate gets more beautiful, the longer I look at it. Might have to grab one at the end of the year...

[@tatanleanduck]

Wooooow I just visited your site for the first time (the shop) and your selection is so beautifully hand picked. Woooow

[@TORQUEMADA194]

I just recently bought a Hamilton Jazzmaster thinline auto, and I'm surprised no one ever really seems to talk about it. To me, it seems like the perfect entry-level dress watch!

[@goodnameyt6675]

Thank you Teddy and Merry Christmas!

[@kadenelijah9329]

Awesome video! Merry Christmas Teddy!

[@chriswatchreviews4752]

Great list Teddy! These were some excellent choices. That classic Glycine Airman is getting difficult to find nowadays. Wish that wasn't the case because I would love to add one to my collection

[@CorvusHyperion]

The Tissot Seastar is a fantastic daily!

[@respectablylate3081]

Merry Christmas to you and your family and thank you for a year full of informative and entertaining content. I have only been collecting for just over 2 years and guided by mates and your fellow colleagues. I have to stop and take stock as I said to my family I would stop at 200 and I think I'm already there. Yes, it's a bit crazy. I've been looking at 2 of each "luxury" brand but exceeded it some areas and looking for a second of others. 2 Oris, 2 Hamilton, 2 Tag, 5 Tissot, 2 Longines several others including, Orient, Seiko, Casio, Citizen, Bulova, Timex, Precimax, Roamer, Victorinox, Squale, Vostok, Zodiac, Swatch, Glycine etc and etc. Some micros - Helm, Christopher Ward, Zelos and Dan Henry. Only 1 Rado, wanting the Captain Cook(I live in Sydney) and only 1 Omega, the Bond Seamaster in black) wanting the Speedy. I have 100 Invicta( don't hold that against me, they were by gateway drug!) Thank you again and "see" you in the new year.

[@zsb707]

Remember the time when little Teddy used to answer each and every comment on his channel? Now he's turned into the man 😊.

[@faizalhakim3772]

Merry Christmas Teddy. Thanks for the brilliant content on 2020 😊

[@timmanion7459]

As always, a great video, especially for the beginning collector. Hope you have a Great Christmas 🎄 !!! Looking forward to the new year.

[@krekmanski]

Merry Christmas, Teddy!

[@chrismountbatton5260]

Great choice of watches! At least 4 that I would be interested in buying.

[@bigalthecrusher]

only 4 ? :)

[@rohangangan8327]

Wow😍 A Teddy video on Christmas 🎄!!! Wish you a Merry Christmas Teddy 🌟

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Merry Christmas my friend!

[@Mazzeltoph]

Got a Mondaine M-Watch ecomatic from the 90's (before they made the entire "swiss train clock" modern watches that, tbh, look nice but are a bit boring) with a pretty nice 7607 movement for 35 euro. Swiss brand, swiss movement, crystal back and running extremely clean whilst very obviously just sitting in a drawer of the previous owner. Best deal of my life (regarding watches).

[@snakedude61]

I don't see people bring up certina very much just wondering if there's a reason

[@drfathertime]

Presence of certina is rather limited outside of the Europe, maybe that's why?

[@michielroskam3877]

yeah americans dont know about certina becuz most of these youtubers tend to market their own watchstores (delray,teddy,nywatchstore,or links and availibilty is the issue

[@drfathertime]

@@michielroskam3877 also I guess that swatch group like to limit cannibalising their own brand since Mido and certina are basically same tier brand, and in Europe I rarely if ever see Mido

[@ivanlagrossemoule]

​@@drfathertime They are the same tier but they really offer different catalogs. It's much more obvious at the next tier with Rado and Longines. Basically it's very difficult to find watches between the same tier that'll compete with each other. But if you look at watches from different tiers, you'll find similar looks between various tiers. Omega De Ville, Longines Master, Tissot Gentleman... Another example is Omega Seamaster 300M and Mido Seastar. This is neat if you like the looks of an expensive watch but can't afford it, you can potentially find a cheaper one that you like too.

[@ericgrace9995]

Happy Christmas ! The Tissot Visodate's case tapers from 40mm at its base to 38mm at the crystal...so it's size is deceptive. The black dial is also hard to read in some lights...a problem you don't face with the white dial face.

[@Furniture121]

I'm down with the CW love! My C60 and C65 are two of my favourite watches!

[@williamhill7312]

Great video, Merry Christmas from Atlanta, Georgia USA

[@dr885]

Would you plz tell me what;s the differents between the cpatain cook R32505313 vand R32105313(bracelet with microadjustment). Thank you.

[@nagmeldinnaseem6346]

Love your channel so much; well done

[@miguellikesyoutube]

Here because my buddy gabriel told me to check out more videos! Watches are cool, gabriel is awesome!

[@ashleyslingers2814]

Agree on the Victorinox Inox. Just recently I bought the 37mm quartz option instead. Despite being quartz I cannot be happier with the size and build quality.

[@kcgfy81]

I have the Khaki Field Mechanical with the ETA movement. I love it. Since then Hamilton switched to a H50 movement.

[@Crackity_Jones.]

Really loving Marathon lately

[@spencerlush3056]

Holy fack! 250k subscribers?! Well deserved, my man! I’ve been watchin you since you were giving clothing advice yeeeeears ago. Good on you! 👌🏻👌🏻

[@TheDerisavi]

I think you skipped the brand Certina specially the DS-PH200M. Merry Christmas.

[@michimadiforever1458]

Liked, subscribed and I clicked your notification bell

[@MrPleers]

Agree about the Hamilton. My Christmas choice to wear is my blue Hamilton Pan Europ. (And my Tissot Heritage 1936 for new years eve.)

[@Atothe7420]

Hey Teddy, I am looking a rectangular dress and automatic watch. Any recommendations.

[@wp8786]

you should write a book for beginners...talk about movements and cases and all that fun stuff about collecting watches. I would buy it lol

[@danielgilligan6243]

Merry Christmas to you and your family!🎄✨

[@johnlouis5529]

Hi I'm in a dilemma I dont know what to choose between Tissot Tradition Chronograph, Tissot Heritage Visodate Auto or the Tissot T- Classic Tradition.Can you help me please price are no problem thanks .😊

[@demetresmichael8235]

Great video , love the watches you chose . Merry Christmas to everyone !!

[@j.h.2967]

Merry Christmas from Denmark, Teddy!

[@tantu2395]

My personal taste is a Tissot gentleman 80 or Vitoria Inox 200 both are fit to everyday wearing and that is where the Swiss value worth.

[@Janet_Airlines802]

Merry Christmas Teddy

[@JLchevz]

Man, the System 51 is a fantastic little watch. Swatch is so much fun and collectable.

[@FranciscoRamirez-ou6ob]

Hi Teddy and guys, im new into this watch world and I was wondering what's better for a first mechanical watch, my options are a nomos club 38 or a longines heritage military, what do you think? the answers would be really helpful!! thanks and greeting from southamerica

[@Brainstorm4300]

If I had $400 to spare, I'd go for Hamilton or Glycine.

[@matfox6254]

I have both a Khaki King in Champaign and a Combat Sub Vintage in blue two tone. Both excellent watches. I'd highly recommend.

[@moorwatch9654]

I’d definitely recommend the combat sub, recently got one and its great, stylish and still a Toolwatch with 200m water resistance and sapphire etc also very slim if under the cuff is your thing, Merry Christmas :)

[@reydogable]

I recommend the Hamilton khaki automatic scuba, I have one with the navy blue face, my everyday and first Swiss automatic. 👍 but that Christopher Ward is now on my radar. Thanks Teddy for the great video.

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

Merry Christmas, Teddy. Some very good selections on this video. Really like the Jazzmaster but the lug-to-lug distance is at the maximum for my wrist, meaning it might or might not work.

[@jcagara08]

great choices here teddy, only my brand pet peeve is Christopher Ward with their "Homage-esque" design taking design cues from Omega and Breitling...

[@clarencebenjaminlim]

Merry Xmas to Teddy and all his viewers

[@brogers25]

As someone who is looking to buy their first watch, do you suggest getting an automatic or quartz? I love the Tissot Gentleman but not sure which model to get but I do understand the price differences between the two types. Additionally, do you recommend getting that Tissot model in a metal band or leather band? Which is more versatile in your opinion? Thanks for your help and great video!

[@mrjasonrowland]

Auto and metal. Ur welcome. ;)

[@biharijivandana6894]

My elder brother has a tissot seastar realy its an amazing timepiece. the dial is ethereal. and he do has orange doxa. but i feel like i love the yellow colour the most.. and in hamilton the ventura could be a best bet under 1k although a quartz though. But lots of thanks to you Mr. Teddy sir i was searching the ventura from a long time though and its your website only where i cam across and can buy one. Just waiting for the day so that i can pull the trigger adn the day is not that far i feel

[@erizzle67]

I was surprised and pleased to see Swatch on this list. The sistem Brushed was my second “real” watch. And the Brushed proves that you can find more subtle watches from Swatch - nothing crazy, looks like a classic watch. And this movement CAN be serviced on some of their sistem watches. But is it worth it? Maybe if you have some nice, retired one. I’ve actually got plans for about two more from Swatch.

[@jameshalleron7484]

Loved your picks. What is Lug to Lug and how are watches measured to show this. Also does Omega have any new lower price points for those starting out. I luckily received 2 vintage from my Father and a Seamaster from my wife and I'm dedicated to the Omega Brand. Thank you.

[@eddieluvski4499]

Just subscribed! I think you forgot the Certina DS Action GMT!😳😋

[@desmobc]

Merry Christmas Sir TeDdY !!!!

[@thang1011]

How about Eterna and Certina? They are good options for people with large wrists. Tissot heritage petite seconde is also worth mentioning.

[@naznaeem7070]

Hope your well Teddy... black or white dial ? What do you prefer

[@raphaelvsantos]

Im saving some Money to buy my first Swiss watch. Definitely a Tissot!

[@combatseawolf]

Currently watching this while wearing my glycine combat sub "low viz" colorway

[@eslamalnagar5826]

Teddy, Happy Holidays! Love your channel. Curious- have you ever looked at the Tissot Visodate quartz model? I think it’s an underrated piece.

[@Gocajoca]

Steinheart! I got one as it is the best value 300M water resistance and a good ETA Movment