The Best Value Time-Only Watches | Armand The Watch Guy

In this video, I would like to answer a very common video request about watches which display only the time without any additional features for enhanced aesthetic purity. The watches included in this video vary from an affordable field watch from hamilton through a beautiful pilot's watch from Hanhart and a clever hybrid between a dress watch and a sport watch from Nomos.
Featured Watches:
-Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical
-Hanhart Pioneer Preventor9
-Longines Heritage 1945
-Tudor Heritage Black Bay Fifty-Eight
-Nomos Ahoi & Ahoi Atlantic
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[@dylvasey]

The Longines 1945 is stunning.

[@lchamp7946]

Stunning... Except for that extremely unbalanced placement of the small seconds dial being placed too closed to the center of the dial and not equidistant from the dial center and the edge of the dial. I think this is due to the movement size relative to the dial size.

[@Jeff-mj1nl]

I think a lot of people prefer time-only watches ( me included), because 90% of all entry to mid-range watch companies manage to destroy like every dial with a bad executed date complication. Oh and i forgot: Very detailled video as always Armand!

[@rauldeandrade]

Totally agree. Simplicity and a balanced dial are beautiful compared to the average watch... Or even higher end brands like IWC

[@elgatto3133]

The only date complication I've really enjoyed has been on the sinn 104 tbh

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

Huh?? Which watches are you talking about that have a badly made day/date? This is the first time I've seen this complaint, so it seems you don't speak for a lot of people, and it's just your personal taste for a no-date watch...

[@prlinding]

Bravo! Some of these watches weren't even on my radar! My dream no date watch is the explorer I. But that Tudor is a delight!

[@megasoid]

Love no date watches, all I need is the time. I understand the appeal of a date function, but an unencumbered dial is a thing of beauty as well.

[@kanemillard3315]

I love no date watches. The only thing is I use the date window extremely often so a watch without one is of limited use to me. Tho that longines is handsome enough to make me think twice. Great video as always.

[@rongriffiths6927]

Very interesting review and well presented, its nice to see you growing in confidence and excellent knowledge of this subject, keep on going my boy

[@jimbegin6554]

Time Only, Brilliant! My favourite type of watch (with or without seconds hands) - keep it simple. Spoilt for choice as for which watches to review, but kept to a good price range. Thanks Armand.

[@MrDoggerDog]

That Longines would be perfect but it has my biggest watch peeve - the hour and minute hands appear to be nearly the same length, which requires an extra moment for the brain to figure out when checking the time. Otherwise it's perfect, my favorite of the bunch. Also, Timex Vintage Marlin could use an honorable mention. It's a steal too at $200 USD, gray market.

[@djdougw]

Just wanted to say that your presentation of “My Favorite Micro brands” caused me to relentlessly hunt and acquire the rare Halios Puck 2 in blue, and the one that was in your video, the Halios Puck 1 in black! Love your shows and I always look forward to learn more.

[@markplayford5836]

The Longines takes it for me but my current favourite for a no date is the gorgeous Tissot Antimagnetique. Do LOVE a no date though unless that date is at 6pm Oris Aquis for example to give symmetry.

[@Adam_Newman]

I have the Hamilton & its a great watch

[@johnfenech1135]

A very interesting video, with a nice selection of watches. The Longines was the stand out watch for me. Very stylish and beautifully finished. Having said that, I wish the Nomos was not so expensive.

[@debbierussell1495]

Excellent video as always. By far the best, and certainly the most comprehensive watch channel on You Tube.

[@MiataBRG]

Agreed... and it's the blue Nomos for me :)

[@donrogan2812]

Agreed

[@UnNamedTrucker]

I can see a Nomos in my future. Simple. Beautiful.

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

Un-Named Trucker It’s a gem but on the pricey side.

[@lukebanfield6433]

Great video (as always) and one that I particularly enjoyed. I find myself really drawn to time-only pieces and the examples on this video - nomos aside- have all caught my eye previously. I have a real penchant for Longines Heritage models and therefore the 1945 really stands out to me. Be really interested to try it on the wrist.

[@randomnameindeed]

Yes, gotta love the Longines Heritage models. I absolutely agree. I particulary like the Heritage Conquest and Flagship models.

[@thomaspomeroy5678]

I prefer no date. It gives a much cleaner dial.

[@vorticwatchcompany]

The detail is normally why I come here, and today was no slouch! But I personally haven't seen anyone else do 'time only' lists and I think more people should! Great video! IC

[@jasue2000]

really love that Nomos. Great video as usual

[@FirestormAA]

Great details reviews.... I'm all in support of the Tudor black bay...... is a awesome timepiece.

[@richardelyii3672]

Great video. Most fliegers from Laco, Stowa, Archimede, and their Marine watches fit in here easily. You could have made a top ten video with these watches.

[@krobson4849]

Good video. Another point about the attraction of time-only watches is that if you own/wear multiple pieces, you don't have to reset the date just to wear it for a day or so. I didn't realize that the Tudor is basically an updated original spec Rolex; I do like the looks and size of the vintage ones better. I like some of the Nomos line too. I'm currently waiting on delivery of my Max Bill auto. My other main watch is a Seiko SARB0035.

[@jjnewbold]

Thanks for making this video! The Explorer 1 is my dream everyday watch.

[@jjnewbold]

Not really value, of course!

[@smibru]

Thank you Armand, I've wanted to see a video that focuses on watch with the small second and you made it! I really like the Hanhart, Longines, and the Nomos! I perfer the Hanhart of the thee, but they had to mess up the watch by putting the small seconds at the 9 instead of the 6 o'clock position. Wish you would've made the video with all the watches having the small seconds.

[@noelmurphy3450]

Thank you Armand, another super review! Noel

[@glenh4971]

I like no date no complications hand wound watches. Period.

[@thewatchloungechris]

Great video I love that new Hailton Khaki with the no date may have to pull the trigger on one myself and add it to the collection

[@philippreutter4885]

Great video, as allways. I would ad the Sinn 556i B (38,5 mm and beautiful blue sunburst dial).

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

Philipp Reutter A very beautiful watch. Excellent recommendation.

[@ryanstafford8544]

Great stuff as usual!

[@petershallis2294]

Omega Railmaster...that's the one.

[@Bob.martens]

I agree. I just don't understand why it is such a well kept industry secret.

[@jimbegin6554]

Peter Shallis Yes, over shadowed by Explorer

[@petershallis2294]

Bob Martens It's where the smart money is going, future classic status is baked in.

[@petershallis2294]

Jim Begin I love the Explorer 1 but the Railmaster and most of the Aquaterra range are less sober and have a real sense of fun.

[@4034miguel]

The choice of the Tudor 58 is appropriate imho : even if it is a three-hand only watch, the bezel offer a lot of functionality: Elapse, Count-down, Date and even GMT. Thanks for the video

[@m3chris1]

How does the bezel act as GMT? The time will change you would have to keep changing the bezel every hour.

[@madd959361]

I love both with prefence to day date models at the three oclock. What I hate are chronograph or subdial second hands

[@jimsy5530]

That Longines is lovely, I've wanted a vintage coin-cased 12.68 for a while, but that modern one looks excellent... Far too large though, the originals are around 32mm, and wear big, so a 40mm is just too much.

[@johnnyguitar6697]

Great video, and great analysis of the BB58.

[@swabby429]

I prefer the Tudor because its style is rugged and practical.

[@eljayr4669]

Although the Hamilton gets very good reviews on KZbin, I just think the Khaki dial is just way too busy.

[@debbierussell1495]

The vintage Hamilton G10 British military watch makes a good alternative. The dial is much cleaner. Also the modern CWC auto.

[@JohnClarkW]

Good call on both of those.

[@Ninja_S1000RR-R]

Busy AND ugly imo.

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

That’s what turns me off the Khaki Mechanical. I could do without the 13-24 time indicators. And it might not be enough to convince me to buy it.

[@michaelbedford8017]

I love the dial and hands and almost everything except: 40mm! and a profile like a biscuit tin? I'm not even going to go into the water resistance (or lack of), or the tarted up ETA caliber.

[@rauldeandrade]

Great video. I really just buy time only watches lately. Thanks for the hard work

[@michaelandrew4488]

Why do so many companys insist on putting printed date on the dial - it makes the dial/watch look so cheap.

[@marktuyet]

The Hamilton Kaki is the perfect watch to get into horology and enjoy winding your watch every morning before you start your day . Purchased the manual wind for my son .

[@DanielMoreno-z6p]

The best design time only watch is the Patek Calatrava

[@wangsasum]

I really enjoyed your great video. I love the simple watches that the only complication I can live with is the chronograph function only because my job requires. Also so lazy that I hate correcting day/date. Therefore time-only simple dress watch is for me. In this context, I like Stowa Antea Classic than Nomos. These two watches are quite similar in design but Nomos is more welcomed by many and twice more expensive. The reasons why I prefer Stowa Antea is, first, Antea is more true to Bauhouse design. I love the Bauhouse style number indicies however, Nomos has less beautiful number indices rather more stick indices. You can find simple stick indices even at the cheap Chinese fashion watches. Second, I do not like the crown guard of Nomos. The essence of Bauhouse design is simplicity. Nomos' crown guard looks unnecessary addition to the simple design. Why a dress watch requires crown guard? It is not for sports or utility function. Third, about the half the price, I can enjoy the beautiful Bauhouse design. Hope you can do some review on the Stowa Antea in the future. Thanks.

[@Darkknght83]

I want them all!

[@Wzrd100]

What is that light colored strap on the Hamilton?

[@timetravellingbunny3952]

It appears the NATO straps pictured come with these watches. A web search for “hamilton nato strap” will reveal a Hamilton site for straps. Limiting the search on that site will reveal NATO straps, 4 or 5 of which are this style with leather keepers. (Sept 2019) Because of link rot I hesitate posting URLs.

[@davidbreckler5327]

I hate the date...it ruins the balance and art of almost every watch with one.

[@Ninja_S1000RR-R]

Patek Philippe Calatrava = best value time-only watch!

[@MrDoggerDog]

I'll see you that, and raise you a Timex Vintage Marlin...

[@Ninja_S1000RR-R]

Dan T. Vintage pocket watch converted to modern wristwatch, checkmate.

[@MrDoggerDog]

@@Ninja_S1000RR-R I think that's how the wristwatch got started, so touche.

[@davidthom7127]

Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical is NOT simple, it's overly fussy. WAY too many unnecessary numbers on the dial.

[@garcuca]

Could you let me know the lug to lug measurement of the Longines 1945?

[@johngentile6814]

Certainly a date is a personal preference. As a doctor I like a date as I refer to it when writing notes, scheduling patients, etc. As I get older, a bigger date is preferable for me to see

[@rauldeandrade]

One watch you could have included is the new Cartier Drive extra flat in steel. Manual wound 2 hander at just over 4k

[@TruckeeDoggo]

The Longines, the hour hand is too long, it’s almost the same length as the minute hand

[@mattwilcox3645]

I want Quartz version of these and be able to change the battery myself, please.

[@Dave062YT]

Who is this Juan chap if which you speak?

[@JamesK1963]

I prefer time only watches.

[@kendalltull9854]

First time I've ever been first. 😀

[@jamesmustin7289]

It’s not a Rolex

[@Bob.martens]

Tudor watches are so much prettier than Rolex...

[@Ninja_S1000RR-R]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. IMO no Tudor has anything on the Rolex President.

[@mountainhobo]

"Hamilton Khaki [...] aesthetically pleasing" - The pointless 24 hour dial is aesthetically pleasing? It is a silly affectation. Anyone with an IQ over 60 can figure out 12 -> 24 hour scale. The dual scale on the watch just makes it messy and harder to read at a glance. The original plane tool watches were far larger, so don't confuse the two.

[@loganmarquiz9346]

Your videos are too long, I struggle to get till the end. Maybe keep it under 5'

[@siamwatchaddict9072]

I think 1st you should slow down in your narration. And second stop sucking up to the Swatch group. You are reviling your KZbin back hander opinion ??? You are making a nose dive..I always appreciated your take. However I think the non bias opinion has been sold down the river.. ??? Everyone wants to make money.. Accepted .... Just saying young man....