What Watch Brand Dominates Under $500? Thoughts on Jacob & Co? & MORE (Q&A)

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0:00 - Intro & Organization
1:08 - Seiko vs. Orient Under $500
3:33 - Jacob & Co Watches?
6:08 - Tudor BB54 Too Small?
8:12 - Milgauss Gone For Good?
9:54 - Does Teddy Only Wear Suits?
11:49 - Seiko Dropping Prices?
14:37 - Engraving Ruins Value?
16:04 - Sinn Still A Good Value?
17:40 - Who Should Service?

[@ulmen24]

“I’m a pretty casual guy. I don’t always wear a suit. Usually I am just wearing button-down Oxford shirts.” -Teddy B

[@saihat6]

😂

[@Frank-qs3pe]

Casual is jeans and T-shirts..🍻

[@ThecrazyJH96]

Glad he stopped wearing awful turtlenecks 😂

[@mearsite]

His turtle neck game is on point tho. Managed to still looking sharp with that turtle-neck

[@maisondav1d]

​@@mearsitenot hard is it

[@xhilten1738]

I bought a PRX powermatic 80 not too long ago as the first watch I’ve ever bought for myself. My dad has always worn a Tissot (previous generation PRX’s) my entire life so it made sense. Turns out, he actually owned a Tissot Seastar back in the 70’s which was the model that the newer PRX was based off of. When I found that out, I went and bought him a new PRX for Father’s Day. To me, that makes this watch mean that much more to me, having that connection to my dad.

[@rikleferink]

Thats beautiful mate

[@TheLaughingMan42]

I love how Teddy just has enough fashion B-roll laying around to cover all the seasons.

[@ARusso1192]

One day, Teddy will give us a watch collection video. And it will be glorious.

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

One day I will revisit but it will be a while.

[@ARusso1192]

@@TeddyBaldassarre you're the best, Teddy!

[@anthonyjackson31]

Ya Jacob deff deserves props! Anyone with that level of creativity should be appreciated. My AD spent a good 20 minutes with me showing them off even though I said I couldn’t afford them. Had a great time admiring them!

[@ThatJohnJohnson]

I thought I should mention that you are one of my absolute favorite content creator and personalities on KZbin👏

[@memelord3348]

Absolutely love how you show your passions and self expression through more than just watches when you showed what you wear other than suits The selvedge denim and boots speak volumes about your love for high quality & fairly conservative/classic style

[@esrynshudder4216]

My pick for the best under $1000 is between the seiko alpinist or the seiko gmt. Probably my favourite watch of all time is the SARB017 model of the alpinist even not regarding price point and the affordability of the seiko 5 gmt is unmatched but also is a flashy looker which looks way more expensive than it is especially with the jubilee bracelet. I've got both so I'm biased but as I said, those are my picks, I also have the bulova devil diver and mido ocean star which I believe both are very underrated.

[@venus545]

I love both orient and seiko..both are great value for money watch makers !! If i have to buy a dress watch i ll go with Orient and sports watch its seiko for sure

[@jtfragrance]

Absolutely love this QnA videos, keep it up Teddy💪 Thank you for the great content as always❤

[@sanogamble7797]

My collection (based on what i was able to afford) 1. Seiko presage bought at 250usd 2. Seiko5 GMT bought at 360usd 3. Orient kamasu III bought at 160usd And i love them

[@David-dx5wz]

Right now I have a Seiko SPRD51 and a Casioak next watch will be a Tissot PRX 35mm powermatic in green.

[@ayandey137]

Now sir, you are the smartest buyer going all japanese and getting excellent quality at half the price of the swiss counterparts

[@aja23136]

My collection is identical lol. I just got into watches last year.

[@tyarnold4088]

I have a Rolex air-king, a Cartier Tank, and a Movado Museum. But my next watch will probably be a Seiko. Good day to day watches.

[@YouCanChangeYourWorldToday]

Casio Tiffany Seiko Tank (stainless steel) Seiko Neo Classic (black) Zodiac Olympus Automatic (Ocean Blue)

[@ludwigheisters8105]

Sometimes you find in Japan domestic Modells, which are 50% off, especially in the "Loft" Shops with stationary. They have a selection of watches. So at Christmas I founded a autumn special Modell for 125$. Nice! This is a very low price!

[@AguilaEmplumada]

Teddy Orient was originally marketed as a more affordable watch for LATIN AMERICA and AFRICA where battery distribution was difficult at first. That's why they only manufacture mechanical timepieces. At one point they briefly made MORE mechanical movement watches than now parent company Seiko. The Tri-Star series is legendary in Latin America.

[@jensadria]

Teddy modelling his wardrobe professionally in slo-mo caught me off-guard 😆

[@JaySmith-pv2mw]

Love these types of videos and I have learned more about watches from you than from anyone. Congratulations on the nuptials.

[@georgecupac1202]

My best watch is the Seiko turtle. I've got other watches but my absolute favourite is the turtle. The crown doesn't dig into the wrist and the dial is almost perfect.

[@jefe.amo32]

Great value under 500 for sure.

[@goodwolf152]

16:06 for those who feel Sinn is no longer the value it once was, I would refer you to their “sister” brand Guinand, instead. They don’t do the more extreme tech that Sinn does, but from a sheer price-to-performance perspective, it really fills the void in the market that Sinn used to occupy. Being that Sinn himself used to own them, you’ll find a very similar design language coupled with monster specs. They also offer incredible customer service…being open to bespoke customization requests, along with top tier build quality. They’re especially good value for chronographs, often being several hundreds cheaper than comparable Sinns, with a better buying experience and basically equivalent quality.

[@dbgmediainc7506]

Orient is not well known in the US. But it is well known everywhere else basically. I mean hell I am from Cuba, a small country with very little access to the international world, and must people in Cuba buy Orients, even going back 30 years. Off course also many people buy Seiko as well. But you ask any cuban person,anyone if they ever heard of Orient and the answer will be yes. Can't say for sure what is that make Orient watches so popular in Latin America and Caribbean, can't really say, but this brand is very,very popular down there

[@rachelades518]

Hallo Teddy, I think these Q& A videos are very informative. As for rist size. Be yourself, it is far more important to be happy then to fit into what others think! Buy it , wear it ,enjoy it any way you like😊 Thanks and as always love from Switzerland 🇨🇭

[@stevechin1866]

Great session as always Teddy. Informative and interesting without all the theatrics. So appreciated

[@mirkosaligari]

great video Teddy, every time you show your Globemaster I pause the video. It is so good, soon or later I'll get one.

[@rightstuff1062]

Just found your channel. You’re doing a great job and really helping new and experienced buyers/collectors. Very well spoken. New subscriber right here.

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Thanks for the support! Glad you are liking the channel!

[@kb9oak749]

Jacob & Co have a unique design style. Not for me per se, but I appreciate the craftsmanship.involved. I say this while wearing a somewhat gaudy Seiko Mod.

[@Chaotic_Neutral76]

The one brand I would feel comfortable buying vintage would be Longines. Based on your visit they have parts for AGES on hand to restore your timepiece.

[@-Filip-]

I find Orient to Seiko analogy similar to Omega to Rolex analogy. All four great watch brands but somehow Orient and Omega are still chasing their big brothers while providing higher technological value for the money spent.

[@philippestrickler3461]

i always learn a lot with you, TEDDY . Thank you so much.

[@Chenxi_love_music_fairy]

For the under 500 watch brand, most people may choose a Japanese brand. However a Swiss brand Swatch has been delivering stunning good watches. Use this budget 500 I have bought a few highly exciting and lots of fun Swatch watches, which is big bold chrono, black-one chrono, swatch x with Center Pompidou as well as a hotcake moon watch chrono.

[@kubipro5880]

If it have 2 size options than the Citizen Tsuyosa is the best options.

[@timcrsp]

I Just love the Murph. No idea why it just looks so classy

[@danieljcoetzer8897]

Please do more Q&As. Its really fun and entertaining to watch!

[@VicharB]

I have a ~5.5 inch wrist and prefer to wear and have collection of 39-42mm watches, Omega Planet Ocean 42mm 8500 being most worn (one ~34mm antiques one as well in collection); just wear what you like and buy what you can. Oh, and that Casio G-Shock - what size is that 50mm+ :) (though I don't wear it, just have it). As per servicing, and as an example, Omega service costs USD600-800 (includes replacements) but then if you know who is ace and no replacements are required, go trusted cheaper service; of course if you have 25k-50K+ watches, better go 100% authorised.

[@andyvankerkhove6902]

So great to have a guy talking about watches most of us can afford..... from Spain

[@velvetjones1856]

I appreciate your love for small brand watches. I'm thinking of the orange Doxa watch you did with Mr Wonderful. What do you think of the French watch brand Yema? They seem to use some Seiko movements as well as their own.

[@TheFlyrodder68]

Teddy, you do you and you stay awesome! I love your style! Thank you for everything you've done for the watch community, seriously! Thumbs up!

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Thank you, my friend!

[@briancarpenter1255]

Love these Q&A videos. I agree about it really being a personal thing as to size of a watch. I have 7 in. wrist and my favorite everyday watch is a 1947 Omega that comes in at 33mm and I won't wear anything over 35mm.

[@kimyenchu]

Watches are too big nowadays.

[@MrMadvillan]

same, I switched to only vintage a few years ago. I recently looked at rolexes current line at watches of switzerland in vegas and they all looked so big and goofy.

[@kimyenchu]

​@@MrMadvillanThe smallest Rolex is 28mm. I can just about wear one that size. 10 years ago, it was 26mm. What's happened to make watches so big? I can't wear 90% of watches for men.

[@007Omega]

I have a Tissot T-Touch and as of June 14th, it is 15 years old. The rotating bezel broke years ago and it is on its fourth battery. But overall, the watch is still in good shape and works grate. However, the watch smith that put the last battery in said there was a lot of corrosion inside and was wondering how the watch was still working. My family and I have been going to the Outer Banks in NC for vacation the last 10 years. Maybe the saltwater hurt it a little bit. maybe. I want a new Swiss watch, that will last like my current Tissot, but I do not want to send over $550. I really like several brands that you have illustrated, Tissot is # 1, Ball, Hamilton, Sinn, and many others that I have forgotten already.. What can you Recommend? Thanks - Grate Job by the way.

[@peshealy]

I have an 8 inch wrist and still prefer 36 - 38 mm watches. Other peoples opinions wouldn't hold much sway with me.

[@nizarmurar]

Dear Eddie Will Seiko recreate the Pogue? After all it is moon watch or space watch Nizar

[@eflizotte]

Very cool to see the RGM shout-out Teddy. They’re local to me and I’ve always loved their pieces

[@stevedeeznutz8432]

I love Citizen over Seiko.I really like Orient dress watches they remind me of 60’s style.

[@Ge0rGi.]

u love citizen over seiko? citizen watches are ugly!!🤮🤮🤮

[@gregorypoole3454]

HeyTeddy, I happened onto one of your vids. It was great. I just got back into watchs. I used to have a ton of cash a couple decades ago. Bought a slew of cool stuff. 30 40 year old Rolexs , old Doxa....a couple Breitlings....nowadays I just got into the newer heritage dive stuff...bought a Certina a Squale. What in your opinion. Is a cool micro brand to invest in. I'm looking at Ocean crawler and W T Arthur....any input?

[@blairmitchd3457]

Hi teddy, would you do a video where you show your personal collection and the reasons why. Think that would be a brilliant video from someone who has such great knowledge of watches.

[@ozmondos]

Amazing Q&A, those were some great answers.

[@vodkawhiskeyrum]

Some tough choices in that poll! Gonna be fun to see it play out.

[@petercarson9008]

Thanks for the vids, Teddy.

[@philliprackow7153]

Orient < Seiko: Case design, Seiko < Orient Specs under 500 as well as more accurate movements.

[@deanlawrence3881]

Wicked post, I've followed (and subscribed for a while now,) you, and was glad to see the Seiko 5 with NATO strap, I saw it and bought it, and love it, great content, cheers

[@deanlawrence3881]

Apparently I won something, is this official or dodgy?

[@jasonavina8135]

So after the suit question, the both suit and especially non suit clothes you were wearing were pretty cool. As a guy its pretty hard to get any good clothing advice. Do think its possible that different clothes that may possibly go with different watch brands? Would you ever do a video on different clothing styles that you have for your different watches? I say this because at 41 year old guy i literally have no idea how to dress. Great watch reviews, thanks!

[@fernandoespinosa8055]

Hi Teddy., as a frecuent viewer of your content, becuase of the topic, and matter you discuss, I appreciate that you are always well dressed, I see it as a very polite and respectfull thing., It says you take your time to be at your best for your viewers, your channel, and yourself. Thank you. Greetings from MX

[@MeriBadger]

orient tristar is essentially done, don't expect a seiko equivalent to suddenly appear to fit some arbitrary pricing expectation

[@user-id5ir1tf1r]

Can you recommend a list of best solar power watches, preferably dress and/or casual collections? I've a few mechanical and quartz watches, however, I don't wear them everyday and don't enjoy replacing batteries. Thanks!

[@ZzzMajinzzZ]

A lot of the listed watches have mineral type glass. Very scratch prone. I would highly recommend Citizen. Most of their face glass is sapphire crystal.

[@benjamingruen6820]

Great content! You have taught me alot sir.

[@danielsanoja6182]

Hey Teddy! What top 3 would be your go to when it comes to a watch under $500 USD on a Jubilee bracelet? I'm hoping I can find one that ill love and can buy in a couple months.

[@ChrisAlthausen]

Being from Brazil I can attest that every mall here have 3 or 4 dedicated whatch stores and they are flooded with lower prices Orients and Citzens and Casios. And than we have jewery store with some Bulova, Victorinox and some Seikos as well. I suppose your miliage may vary and I suppose here in my country Orient sells a lot more than other brands.

[@SaiquanCanty]

I'm thinking about getting my first gentlemens watch... Any suggestions??

[@troydupe]

Teddy, what are your favorite goodyear welt boots?

[@danieldelariva4653]

Dear Teddy, how are you? My girlfriend really liked the Longines Dolcevita ( she likes square watches in general ) but her wrist is super small so the watch looked too big on her wrist. The salesperson didn’t know what else to recommend so I would if you know anything. Love your work !

[@khaagos]

Theodore, always wear suits! You just give a great professional vibe that way!

[@cartel7796]

seeing the astronomia made me get into mechanical watches

[@esrynshudder4216]

If we're being technical and not basing off of popularity I believe that the mido ocean star would be the best watch under $1000. It's light, thin, has a nice design, has a sapphire crystal with double AR coating, has an 80 hr power reserve with a strong reputation for being very accurate, 200m water resistance, great bracelets with ON THE FLY micro adjust, good lume and even a day date display. I love my ocean star in titanium, but the regular model at $1k just can't be beaten on a technical level especially in the swiss watchmaking scene.

[@trinityhandmade3864]

Are you rocking Vibergs in those walking shots? Hard to tell! Maybe oak streets or grant stone would be my guess if they are not bergs.

[@erezyoal]

Hi teddy, can you make Budget feild watchs comperison please

[@jean-luckarli3506]

Great vid my friend. I absolutely agree with you. Wear what you like. No matter what other say.

[@Megatraum504]

what if i like clones/ replicas?

[@robbiecleighmarks3088]

Under $1000 I've got a Hamilton KFM, PRX pm80, and Seiko King Turtle manta... imo they are all great, but the Turtle is incredible

[@SahilSajjad237]

Tissot PRX Quartz or Seiko 5 sports SRPD series?? Which is a better deal

[@krishall4861]

On Seiko vs Orient, totally agree, didn’t know anything about Orient until I got into collecting. On Teddy seeming like he’s always in a suit - sorry Teddy but absolutely I have never thought of you in anything but a suit!! 😂😂

[@andrewk.1310]

Hey Teddy, any opinions on Holzkern? I'm seeing a new 0ush via their advertising campaign on KZbin and wanted to know your thoughts.

[@RedwoodAggie]

A lot of good topics were covered in this video. I feel I can speak a bit on the BB54 as I have tried it on and have a 7.25" wrist. I am on the taller side and I don't know this person's height, but proportionally it did not look correct on me. If the AD has a full length mirror, look in that. The sales person was seeing that same view and either way potentially sells a similar priced watch, so they weren't likely trying to lead him astray. Although the BB54 does wear bigger than 37 sounds on paper, it's still small. I personally think a BB58 is going to be better for that size wrist when thinking of a compact/vintage sized diver. For me personally, the Pelagos 39 is an even better wearing experience with its slightly larger bezel and lug width. Having tried on vintage Submariners, the wearing experience is pretty much the same with the P39. I will wear 38mm field watches, but a 38-39mm watch looks the same on my wrist as what a 36mm watch looks like on smaller wrists. Don't fall into the trap of thinking a very small watch is what you should be wearing even if it's the talk of the watch community or hyped right now. I don't go into a store and buy a medium sized t-shirt because it's the popular size. I buy what fits me. I bet that guy could get a lightly pre-owned BB58 for a good price at this point and save some money. Teddy, thanks for addressing the Seiko price thing. You really summed it up well. So many people don't seem to get that those prices back in the day were artificial so to speak and not meant to be that low. That being said, I do think some of Seiko's Prospex price increases well into 4 figures are a bit much for what they're offering with the movements/accuracy. That doesn't mean I don't want one though.

[@CaptainWillard830]

Excellent video

[@ahha6304]

fans looking at Teddy : everyone thinks of suit other fans looking at Teddy : *BULBASAUR*

[@signorcorso]

In my opinion that omega fits you well.

[@richardnedbalek1968]

7:30 TEDDY: “I don’t care what those people think.” 👍

[@DrKrFfXx000000000000]

You can find Orients in department stores here in Europe.

[@liasisboa]

Point being?

[@samjeon3503]

First watch rec? I want it to be diver and with steel bracelet. If it could be below $200 even better. Been looking at Casio duro but I have to buy bracelet seperately

[@adhamaagghaithaag2738]

What do you think about (Cover Watches): Cover is a Swiss brand that not a lot of people know about it and I think it’s really underrated because their quality is really good and it’s not expensive I think it’s under a 1000$ or even under 500$ I have the Co192 Chapman Chronograph and it has a really nice specs (Dimensions:42.5 , Stainless Steel , with a sapphire glass, water resistant to 100m , movement: Ronda Quartz Cal. 5021.D) and all that under a 500$ so what do you think about it and can you make a video about it?????

[@Johnmike247]

Thank you for your Amazing content Teddy❤. I will be following you in all social media platforms 😍. PS- You dress well, that's all matters.

[@goldenrakelawncare6564]

Just got a Seiko PADI for about $400 and it's amazing!

[@alias110]

In the middle east orient is pretty popular especially with the older 40-80 year old generation

[@bdegrds]

40-80 is is a very wide spread range of generations not just one lol

[@yourstrulybostonyourstruly3185]

I really do wish they’d bring back the Milgauss, that’s the only Rolex I feel is priced correctly and also spunky in a few ways. And why am I ALWAYS missing the Q&A portion on IG my guy??

[@ardie554]

It's all about the watch. It's not about the wrist. What goes for Seiko pricewise, also goes for Sinn I think? Great video.

[@kblue4506]

Any opinions on the swiss watch company bunker?

[@aroshgk]

Still think Seiko still offers the best overall value at this range.. although they have lost a lot of ground.

[@nickbandz009]

Your casual attire is my dressed up 😂

[@nickbandz009]

@Official_TeddyBaldassarre--___ you ant teddy scamer

[@johnsneade2995]

Filled out the top 10 but my favorite isn't there. Not surprised though lol

[@Ben-bs4od]

What are the best 5 thin Japanese automatic and best 5 thin Japanese quartz watches under $500.

[@davidwarren4569]

I’ve just put a seiko watc in for a service and was quoted $350. Looking at a citizen eco drive. Opinions?

[@davidwarren4569]

@Official_TeddyBaldassarre----_ piss off

[@NolanVengeance]

Your fashion game is CRAZY.

[@basedpatriotLT]

Kamasu - 200 meters, saphire crystal. Seiko 5 - 100 meters, no saphire. Prives similar. Orient better value

[@dl7775]

Anyone else hit the thumbs up before it even starts?

[@davidforman8593]

Yes, yes! Very enjoyable 22 minutes Teddy!

[@Lorenzodial]

Yeah me too Al over the mat! 44MM to 37mm I put on what I like.

[@grandtrousers]

Although I am a massive Seiko fan (a video on the 6139 - 6002 Pogue would be great) I think the equivalent priced Orient models are better.

[@grandtrousers]

@Official_TeddyBaldassarre-_ hello Teddy

[@arjan6804]

I like citizen for under 500

[@jamesdennis6120]

You NEED!! To do a video on the Seiko SRPJ85. Way better field watch from Seiko.

[@davidcrandall4958]

I can't find a form!

[@jonahcsantos]

Sir can you review Philip stein brand

[@cwagon5353]

I'm in NE OH as well, can you recommend a local watch maker or two for general service?

[@elliotclarke5685]

I bought a Seiko SRP777 used for £200, couldn't be happier.

[@5000okok]

i have heard that EPSON-Seiko is a completely different company.