Top 10 Cheapest Watches With The Best Finishing

[@gregstrachan5043]

The Christopher Ward you chose is a great choice, but I would also argue that damn near everything in their current collection falls into this category. Ridiculously good finishing at their price points.

[@LimitedWard]

Almost all of CW's sports watches use the same case design and handset, so I'd expect nothing less.

[@wakizashiyoshikawa6926]

Got Sharp Edged on my vacation in Japan for 110,000 yen, around 680 euro. Couldn't be more happier as commemorating the trip to Japan, which I have dreamed of for about 35 years

[@Honraxxx]

Nice findings indeed! Just recently saw the Longines in person and it really is a beautiful thing and a joy for thos who lean towards vintage inspired designs

[@thenotanclan]

Frederique Constant truly do offer fantastic quality and finishing at every price point - my dad has an entry level FC dress watch that easily matches my Tudor for finish

[@avarmauk]

The FC World Timer is one of the best looking watches I’ve seen at that price point. They pack in a lot of value into each watch. I think they deserve more recognition.

[@BCERTA]

FC is most underrated watch ever... They make some realy nice gems

[@matthewip7]

I love Nomos at the price point ! Sold the club campus but sometimes I still remember of it

[@ozmondos]

I heard that they get magnetised easily, did it happen to you?

[@jeffsmith1661]

The only brand you covered that I own is Christopher Ward. What a great bargain. Just ordered the Luna model today!

[@Webb_Master]

That Longines is absolutely beautiful, also the spinnaker, CW and Nomos.

[@kvom01]

I just purchased a Christopher Ward "12" with an integrated bracelet. $1200+tax. As with the watch in this video, the finishing is excellent, and the bracelet is one of the best in my collection. Very comfortable.

[@popomomo12]

I want that so bad, it looks amazing

[@litan114]

just bcos you own the watch, does not mean it's the best - just to make yourself happy

[@popomomo12]

@@litan114 da fuq you talking about

[@popomomo12]

@@litan114 a quick look at your comments definitely shows you sip that haterade

[@richplant2205]

@@litan114what is wrong with this place recently, it’s just getting filled with knobheads slagging off for no reason. What’s wrong with you?

[@jazzman5598]

Fine vid Boys! Andrew…you are wonderful in your back & forth with Tom. And Tom, you are as real as real gets :-)! So count me in on daily eyeballs on screen when Watchfinder pops up in my feed. Y’all are a superb team and this was a superb vid! I thank you both from Houston!

[@hslev]

I love my Nomos Club. I got the sapphire back, so I can fully appreciate the gorgeous finishing on the movement.

[@rossheikkila6959]

I enjoy your Hilarity along with the immense knowledge friends! Calgary, Alberta!

[@Andy5kp]

Thanks to you guys I just ordered the CW C63 in Hunter Green! Looks amazing! Maybe add the Farer and Nomus to the collection later?!

[@garythomas3150]

Awesome video. My favorites are the Christopher Ward, the Seiko, and the Frédérique Constant.

[@ozmondos]

Citizen NB1060 series has great finishing, I don't have any watches from the NB1050 but it looks to be of similar level. Casio Oceanus and Japanese microbrand called Knot has sallaz finishing. They are finished apparently at the same factory where GS are assembled.

[@johnmexico61]

Wow. Lots of great picks! I was shocked to see the Spinnaker to start it off. It’s a watch I’ve had for a few years and never, ever wear. It’s just a little too big for my wrist, but it is a nice looking watch. I have 5 Grand Seiko’s and that Seiko Sharp Edge looks as good or better and keeps drawing my attention, but I can’t decide which color I like best. As a result, I still haven’t got one. Great video.

[@TipoF129B]

I have a Frédérique constant Art of Porcelain in stainless, 1 of 181 made. Hand made porcelain dial, classic Roman numeral dial, coin edge. Really nice and rare for what I paid for it…

[@michaelwf3893]

Love you guys always get a chuckle. Great video very informative Thanks again. Keep them coming.

[@AZ-vg6li]

great video content and execution.Probably my favorite on this type of videos.Thank you for putting it together.😊

[@DrDarkStar68]

Wonderful curation. Reminding us that we can salivate not only over watches we can’t afford, but also watches that we can afford.

[@Vernomeno]

Watchfinder, still featuring the same Microbrands as 3 years ago. :D What about Helm, Zelos, Traska, Circula, Heinrich, Borealis, Helson, Aquatico, Phoibos etc.?

[@DrCid123]

I am really thinking about the Longines small seconds. I like it a lot!

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

Same

[@SacreDro]

Overrated in real life, the dial seemed cheap to me in real life.

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

@@SacreDro Thanks for the feedback!

[@popomomo12]

You guys did an awesome job with this one. There has now been another hard decision in my life, and its what one of these to pick

[@RefinedWalt]

Was looking for this type of list for a long time

[@sinesaii]

I own three of these. I would say Farer is quite unknown here in the states, but their watches are great.

[@TapasChakrabarty-j7r]

The Longines is a stunner.

[@philipsgarage]

That Longines watch is incredible.

[@solsinclair1909]

Great video. The Orient Star RE-AU0006 is sorely missing from this list. For a £600 watch i dont think ive seen a finish more reminiscient of Grand Seiko, complete with zaratsu polishing.

[@VivatChristusRex99]

Great video! This has narrowed down my hunt for my next watch!!

[@bradleyburton4762]

Which one are you leaning towards? Have you already pulled the trigger on one

[@VivatChristusRex99]

@@bradleyburton4762 I’ve decided to save up for a Grand Seiko. But the Nomos was really my favorite here

[@boredonatuesday8793]

For fun just picked up the spinnaker, based on your review. Appreciate the reccomendation!

[@OctavianDunare]

I have been waiting for this particular video for a long time. I love unique dial watches but they are hard to identify by just browsing online.

[@NotoriousK_I_T]

Back to just watches... Like it 👍🏼

[@willelliott5052]

I watched this video last night, and as a result, I ordered the Spinnaker at the discount price. Now I am not so sure about the 15mm thickness that was not mentioned in this video.

[@derektaylor7613]

15mm is a ridiculous size

[@AThousandSons1]

Second Hour would've been a great inclusion. The mandala is to die for

[@deaconyates2671]

The Spinnaker Bradner is my preferred daily. I pick it over my GSAR, PRX, and JH9. I still catch myself staring at it. The utility of a lower cost watch is often skipped over. Especially that you’re not always focused on avoiding dings.

[@eternalmemri]

Love that spinnaker bracelet

[@ogramail]

Love also my Longines Spirit Heritage: fantastic quality for the price! However, I think that it is onlyvthe steel version of the Longines 190th anniversary that is sold at 2250 euros. The rose gold limited edition has à price tag exceeding 11000 euros

[@nymapleleaf]

Always liked NOMOS but that Longines looks like it wants to join my collection!

[@mikegeary2112]

Fantastic list, boys!

[@markhondaturbo]

I LOVE the Longines, that dial is stunning

[@meanmistermustard2485]

I love that Brew watch design. Depending on the color, it can be sophisticated and fun at the same time.

[@jeanlefranc3817]

Congrats to Furlan Marri for now being a credible brand in the watch crowd. But I find it hilarious that Furlan is now caught at its own game with the sub €100 Pagani Design , Mecaquartz fitted Tasti Tondi homages. I bought one, the finishing is acceptable and it looks a million dollars.

[@MichaelInnocenzi]

would love to see you review a watch from Stowa

[@crossbones8956]

I love the Club. I had the original, but the dial color didn’t click with me. Picked up the Absolute Grey and it’s now one of my most worn watches. I’ll probably get another. It’s the only watch I have where I would get another just because of the dial. It’s just the perfect watch for me.

[@hslev]

I am tempted to get a second Club in a different color too!

[@Nomosglashuette_official]

Thank you very much for the feature!

[@myyord7963]

Another Must Have watches session, which is completely different from yesterday's Must Have watches session?!... nice.

[@bradleyburton4762]

I sure wish Orient wasn’t called Orient. I love most of their watches. I have a feeling that if they changed the name, they’d raise their prices. Either scenario, I cannot bring myself to buy one

[@jonathangoodson1736]

Wish you'd included "where to purchase" links. ☹

[@richiesorge5099]

Nomos is pure understatement.

[@appleratpipe]

Not really lol

[@Newerasamearea]

​@@appleratpipeand a bit boring. Junghans and mondaine pull of the same trick more distinctively

[@paulbright5081]

If by “understatement” you mean crap, then yes…Nomos is pure understatement. Imho😊

[@avarmauk]

I like Nomos, but their lugs are way too long. Always puts me off their offerings.

[@brittwebb5602]

Nomos watches look for the world like $20 discount bin offerings. Yes, yes, I understand the Bauhaus design influences, but I’m not wrong.

[@michaelwf3893]

Do you have any idea on the fortis brand looking very interesting at the new styles I’ve seen??

[@fattmatt200]

San Martin, Seiko movement for reliability great finishing.

[@decluesviews2740]

Tissot LeLocle: similar to the Frederique Constant but at a fraction of the price

[@carlmullender2941]

my Nomos and Chr Wards are just brilliant

[@morgan97475]

Any of these would be a great addition to a collection.

[@neel3297]

I don't like numerals on dial, hence the Cristopher Ward or the Seiko Presage looks very elegant

[@bobmclennan1727]

I generally agree, but that Longines has me rethinking my opinions

[@neel3297]

@@bobmclennan1727 Aside from my preference, the dial, the size and the font on that Longines is indeed beautiful

[@richardbartlett6932]

I recently bought a Direnzo DRZ04 . very impressed with the quality at the price point. Lots of these are same o same O go to low hanging fruit.. Perhaps need to push the envelope some IMHO

[@Mans1810]

Nomos really need to redesign these lugs tho. Their movement finishing is crazy for this price point 🤯

[@tongotongo3143]

Those are the most comfortable and elegant lugs, long lugs ensures the watch stays centred on the wrist without sliding to the sides too much.

[@DC-uf6ve]

Them last two were absolute bangers

[@Johnny3514]

Any comments on the other two colours of the Longines? I find the silver/blue one magnificent…!

[@Bloodcrave87]

You can easily find Seiko sharp edgeds at discount, hell I managed to grab the 2023 limited purple dial sharp edged akebono new for about 650 usd (non GMT version)

[@renaissancesk]

Offerings from Maen, Monta, and Baltic could have also featured here.

[@jeffreygoss8109]

I really like the Maen Manhattan

[@brijeshmandanna147]

The Christopher Ward was damn amazing..so desirable .. every timepiece described nicely here..

[@BM-si2ei]

Colin Chapman famously said "simplify and add lightness" when desribing the design ethos of his Lotus cars. NOMOS is "simplify, and add execution". Just something about their design and finishing that punches two to three levels about their price range.

[@bullnose01]

Farer punches well above its weight class. I think that their Moonphase line is superb.

[@Newerasamearea]

Not cheap but thoughts on seiko SARR range enamel dial spring drive range? I feel it will become a 2nd hand bargain.

[@johnward9486]

Christopher Ward is nicest watch plus it has a 28800 movement 👌

[@tongotongo3143]

Nomos is top, the most unique character, very comfortable, and real in house.

[@bernardwadding6290]

A bit more expensive, but the Tudor bb58 is outstanding value for money, outstanding

[@shahriarbakrani3244]

Well I ordered Spinnaker now after watching this video... let's see if it is amazing when in close look..

[@Dean-f2c]

Budget alternative to the Frederique Constant is the Tissot Le Locle

[@daveg7878]

Wonder how a Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic would hold up against these. I suspect it would be similar.

[@bignishspcinsights1762]

Love the NOMOS....but! The combo of Arabic and Roman numerals on the dial drive me bonkers. Sigh. Gentlemen - what are your thoughts about the low cost of entry vs the maintenance costs for these and other less expensive mechanical watches?

[@NotASeriousMoose]

I think the Casio Oceanus S100 is amazing for 500 bucks

[@mell3109]

The Brew is a very interesting design. I can imagine it being a Genta AP effort and it would be a hot hot thing in the market

[@timbaker4879]

Everyone loves a good finish, (or a happy ending for that matter). Please take a look at the Smiths Everest, its a belter for £345. I know its a bit of a homage but I love it. Happy to send mine in for a butchers if you cant get hold of one. 🎃

[@Grumbo91]

Something about the Nomos doesnt do it for me, aomething about the 3 styles of hour markers maybe.

[@FelipeSilvaG]

pulsar vd57-X152 blue dial, rose gold case, brown leather strap

[@jtapia1123]

I generally like it when watches make two design thingys pleasing

[@daintiestquarters3411]

Tom's head is like a Nomos Metro. ❤

[@daintiestquarters3411]

Nomos is the typical anti Trump watch: it is usually genderless, simple, unassuming, and made for people with some degree of education. No person who likes tanks in his wrist and looks for a membership in the Proud Boys club is going to like Nomos. The market is full of arrogant, gigantic, violent, and facists watches, and influencers who love hate and ranting. I am glad Nomos exists for those of us who like things that are subtle.

[@andal7404]

The 6R35 is a dog of a movement with positional variation like no other.

[@adamk8451]

“Concentric Knurling” is the name of my new album.

[@davidbrunken7600]

“Tom, I know how you like a good finish.” “Hmmm.” Best opening ever!

[@barrettwbenton]

No argument with any of the entries here, but for me the Spinnaker and Longines are the standouts.

[@Peskarik]

The Citizen, say, AQ4091-56M, does not qualify?

[@evgeniichekunov5377]

Nice! Thanks!

[@jazdecbezhlavy]

Nomos is missing the beveled VI

[@demolicionesdemexico]

We finally meet the wizard behind the courtain!

[@antyvirusuk8056]

That longines makes me wish i dressed nicer. That dial is spectacular

[@coldworld5]

I’d love a Christopher Ward but I really dislike the logo. It seems really out of place on a watch. I feel like it should be ok a laptop or a TV

[@Gumby56]

FC yes, I own a few.

[@ethanjeong2040]

0:17 what do you mean be that 👀

[@viktornicht260]

I see what you did there

[@biggerhen]

My dady bought one #mamacoo and he loves it. It had been there for over 10 years when he went out with it.

[@demej00]

The Christopher Ward hour hand looks like it is delaminating.

[@XEZGOLDZ]

Ahhh I want that brew metric

[@007Chancellor]

Should've included Steinhart. But you can't sell them (they are pretty much mfg direct) so you always ignore their incredible value.

[@robberlin2230]

Furlan nearly at wanker high end expensive copy status

[@YouTazeem]

You missed the Tissot Le Locle.

[@realistic_delinquent]

Mido belongs all over the list Edit: So does my Citizen C7

[@manuelgarza2990]

Zelos, Wise, Knot, Signum...?

[@CBUCK1994]

Nomos bore me slightly but i like them still

[@A_Dude_And_His_Watch78]

Need to add Monta to this list.