Love my Duro, it's been a daily for over 3yrs. I'm VERY hard on watches, have NO scratches on the crystal. Although I bang mine almost daily on metal monos and shelving, and the mineral crystal is just fine. A few scratches and a little ding on the aluminum insert, with minimal scratching on the case(not really noticeable). I've spent more on straps then on the watch and Love it... Spends most of its time on a StrapCode 22mm Super-J Louis JUB Watch Band Straight End, 316L Stainless Steel Solid V-Clasp Button Double Lock.

Casio Marlin Duro. You can't go wrong with this one.

Excellent list MWC! A lot of fun to be had with these and all you really need 👍

the casio duro is awesome

@vatazhka

2 ай бұрын

For the price - yes, indeed. Very comfortable case, but indices and hands could use some improvement, and I'm not talking about the lume only. The bundled resin strap goes straight into the bin, so be sure to arrange an alternative upon the purchase.

Excellent list Sir! I always come here for non AliExpress value ideas as well as just overall entertaining watch related content. Boy, I used to own numerous Swatch Watches as a kid. Brings back some great memories. Thanks!

That lorus was the highlight of the video for me

@Smartzenegger

2 ай бұрын

I had a Lorus in 1988. :)

@marlowbulldog6033

2 ай бұрын

Yeah it looks really nice and far more expensive

@maniek583

2 ай бұрын

I once had a Lorus with such a mechanism - it was tragic. Maybe I got a faulty one. Perhaps someone else will comment.

@Redemption660

2 ай бұрын

@@maniek583my cousin is in the RAF

Brilliant video, thanks Russ

Steeldive 1970 Capt Willard homage.. Seiko NH34 movement, ssphire crystal, ceramic bezel 200 meters of warter resistance not to mention the improved bracelet with solid end links and milled clasp. I paid around $60 and it was one of the real bargains of my collection.

@mixodorians12

2 ай бұрын

We don't talk about that here. It is a channel killer. Mark from long Island watches homage everything in sigyt stuff is OK though.

@deepakh.s6346

2 ай бұрын

I got a PD milgauss, paid around 80 bucks and I love it. Superb bracelet and dial

@badprofilepic882

2 ай бұрын

Nah it isn't viable due to the sheer amount of quality control issues with the watch.

@96kyh

2 ай бұрын

Nah, Chinese watches are only good for contempt here.

@markhondaturbo

2 ай бұрын

I have a PD Tudor Ranger homage, I thought it was a steal at $79, but it's recently been on sale for under $50! Sapphire, solid bracelet, screw-down crown, display back, 200m! I put mine on a black canvas strap and it looks beautiful. A lot of watch for the $.

I totally agree with your list Sir M-HKR!! I truly hope you and your new watch have great success my friend. Have a great week!

Hell yeah bruther! Love the recommendations! Great video - cheers! 🎉

Thanks for showing these A few were interesting

I own the invicta 1953. It's a fantastic watch for the money! The watch also has an exhibition caseback and mine has a yellow rotor with the invicta name on it. It's solid.

@stavl5122

2 ай бұрын

Same, I own the black and the Coke variants. Lovely timepiece!

@67nearmint

2 ай бұрын

I've got the Batman bezel version. Lotta wrist time.

Started my watch journey with a Blue Ray 2 and a Seiko 5 from Creation. That was years ago and the Orient is still a hot favourite.

Great video Russell. I love my Seiko snkx79, and it be awesome if they can bring it back with a modern movement, 20mm lugs and slimmer caseback. I really liked the Lorus you mentioned. Here in the States we don't really have them in stores or know about them only when we watch reviewers like you. Great list

Great list! I have several of those you mentioned. I have two Bertucci’s that are great watches with several different one piece straps that are easily changed due to the watches permanent lug bars. Thanks for the video and have a great evening! 🙏🏼

I really like your selection MWC with my favorite being the Duro. My pick not on your list is the G Shock Mudman. The older version available for $79.

Great list MWC! Happy to see the Bertucci on the list. Long Island Watch introduced me to the brand: I’m wearing a Bertucci A2-SEL right now and it’s a great field quartz with EL backlight (probably around 150 of your units of currency).

Another great episode Russ thank you 😊

Great call adding Armitron to your list. I only discovered them 2 months ago amd had to import them from the US. I've got the second one you showed, the Rogue, in silver and its an amazing watch. I also had the first one, the Rubik, but sold it as i wasnt mad on the shape. I also have a few casios which I love but there's something about the all SS premium build and proper retro designs that make theae Armitrons so good.

Taking the battery out of Timexes should be adopted by all. I almost butcher my Casios when I try and change the battery

@gerrytemple5044

2 ай бұрын

Very true. Suunto has it this feature too. I just broke a Pagani case while trying to open it 😐

@JR-gp2zk

2 ай бұрын

The only rub with those coin hatches on Timex and Swatch is the water resistance. I never seen one with a WR rating over 30m.

@greamespens1460

2 ай бұрын

@@JR-gp2zk excuse to get another watch, all the best

@vatazhka

2 ай бұрын

Use a rubber ball, much safer for the steel and as powerful as a dedicated tool. Just be careful with the gasket when closing the case back and you'll be good.

@gerrytemple5044

2 ай бұрын

@@JR-gp2zk Does that mean, the battery access is the weak point? In this case some adhesive tape might enhance the water reaistance? 🤔

Brilliant list, some real gems in there. 👍

I brought my Son the Lorus version of the Seiko RAF issue pilots chronograph from the 80s/90s , he loves it , great watch for £60.

Nicely done. Cool group. Nice trio at the end. 👍

Love it! I've looked at all but the digital watches you've highlighted, here...

I own some very nice and expensive watches and when I travel and I travel alot I always take two watches and the one I always end up wearing is my Casio 5610 U even in more formal situations , it always makes me think of all the money I have spent on all the other watches I own 😮 the 5610 U is like Kryptonite to watch snobs and I wear it proudly

@itsallrobbish

2 ай бұрын

The U version was the real icing on the cake! Date the right way around and running time whilst using other functions. Plus the led will last way longer than the previous form of backlight. I still run a DW-5200 G that I bought in 1984……coming up for its 40th anniversary in October!

Cool choices, nice list

I have the Duro on whilst watching this. Lovely watch!

@raff23able

2 ай бұрын

Snap ! Duro is a beast it’s cheap it looks good and it goes anywhere ! Also other watch people love it.

@LS1007

2 ай бұрын

I agree. I have a Bond NATO strap on mine.

@amann24

2 ай бұрын

@@LS1007 where’s the strap from?

@LS1007

2 ай бұрын

@@amann24 eBay. There’s lots of sellers. Mine is actually a one piece Zulu style with three rings. I like those better.

Thank you for everything! You have inspired me to make my own channel !

Timex Time T40941, just got it yesterday and it looks great. Digital, 100m water resistant, super legible and fits like a dream on my small wrist.

Totally agree with the Orient Ray 2. That was my first dive watch, wanted to try out a nice chunky diver and see how I like them. Turns out I really like them! The bracelet and clast isn't great, but after replacing it with a MiLTAT bracelet with solid endlinks and milled clasp, that problem is solved. Bezel doesn't off much grip though, too polished. So probably going to replace that at some point, but no rush there.

My favourite is the Casio duro I have 3 now in different colours they all look good on the wrist

Some amazing choices there! And definitely some to be considered by many for there first watches, and even for folks like us with a lot of watches already I bet there are not many people with all 10 of these👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Great selection! I also like the Timex expedition

@Smartzenegger

2 ай бұрын

You mean the Timex T2N721?

always makes me feel good :)

Not a bad start up list Russ for someone, you actually surprised me with some choices!, not so sure about the Swatch or Invicta, think I'd add Addiesdive's Pilot watch in there with sapphire lens and screw-crown with nh35 , some Tandorio models are pretty cool too, great effort cheers.

Great selection Russ (bark bark)! I'm curious about one step up between 100 - 200/250 £, cause imho you get some significant improvement in quality. Cheeers 🧡 Oh, please include the Suunto Core 😁

Thanks for so much information in a short amount of time !!!! going out to buy two , LOL

Cool video. I was expecting all casios but you really mixed it up. Nice job!

Great episode! Had 2 Duros for a while (Black on a bracelet & Pepsi on a Barton quick release) and love them both and they get worn a lot. Anyway my Q, your thoughts on Wenger?

I have tons of watches,some of them are really expensive but this month first time in my life I bought Timex easy reader and the Marlin Jet. I was blown away how Timex of late has so manny cool and original watches!!

Good list young man. I have both variants of the Armitron you showed. I also have another Armitron, the 40/8447 with a nice silicon strap that has 2 keepers not just the Casio standard 1! I have a 4th Armitron on it's way too, a red/black 45/7004. Purchased as a bit of retail therapy after a testing week at work. Look forward to your Armitron review.

@garycollard1981

2 ай бұрын

My latest Armitron turned up today. Kinda like a mini G-shock on a velcro strap. Good backlight that be operated by both the large button on the front and strangely one of the side buttons too. Claimed 330ft water resistance and the exposed screws I think a nice touch. Very happy with it, a good addition to my collection:)

That Lorus is a banger ❤ Great recommendations!

I love my Casio Duro Pepsi Bezel but I'm now looking at the seiko you highlighted lol

Offtopic question: What do you think of the Casio G-Shock GW-7900B-1ER and Casio Pro Trek PRG-340-3ER ? Keep up the great work, love your videos and content.

I have both the Casio GBD-200 and the GW-M5610U, and as Russ says, if you like your Casio’s, well buy them, definitely. I also own the Orient Ray 2, which is another excellent watch. The Lorus looks great… time to have a butchers.😇 Excellent video mate. Always a pleasure.👍🏻

Excellent Video Mate & YES ORIENT II My GATEWAY WATCH That started it all..! 3yrs Later 30 Watches up. TWO To get then gonna start collecting BOX'S..!

Awesome list MWC! Any of these watches would make a fine addition to any collection and would serve most people perfectly well as their only watch too. If you’re someone looking to buy a watch just to tell the time then you don’t ever need to look beyond this sort of price point.

@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR

2 ай бұрын

Cheers Gareth! The hard thing with these under 100 list is yes there can be an endless amount of choices but to find watches with originality , company history and value for money!? Well that’s not easy !

The SNX has a beautiful dial but I don't like the way it sits on the wrist not the polished case vs brushed bracelet mismatch. For around the same price you can get the SNKL23 (or SNKL15 for the white dial). Same 7S26 movement, but a much better case which sits flat on the wrist, mixed brushed and polished finishing on the case and bracelet and a textured dial. I have one and love it.

Great video. I'd also recommend the Orient Bambino. Cheers

@S-Ltd1000

2 ай бұрын

Well over £100 though.

That Lorus looks sweet. I love this brand, my father started my watch journey by tricking me into thinking about it, seeing it first in an old shop with all that build up and excitment, to learn to give time before a purchase, see if sticks in the mind, and we went back together for it and he actually bought it for me :) He had Cartier, Omega and so on but wanted me not to be careless about my money and to learn that patience is a key component to pleasure. And I still got it!

The Marlin in sunburst blue is absolutely Stunning!

I didn't think anyone would have heard of Armitron. I own the Griffy and I absolutely love it. Really takes me back to the early 80s whenever I push that button to light up the LEDs. I also second the Duro. I've had mine a couple of years and you're right, I it does look more expensive than the 54 quid I paid for it. Classics.

I bought the SNXS79J1 for £80 in December and it's easily my favourite "dressy" watch. It's looks good on a black leather strap - 20mm fits perfectly fine. My only gripe is that it sits a bit high off the wrist but I'll be replacing the caseback with an older solid one that takes almost a millimetre off the thickness.

Like the orient and I still suggest the Accurist Signiture range there discontinued and heavily discounted. Full of features and fair loom I've found too!

G Shock- most wouldn't argue about your choice of 5610u, and it is a cracking g-shock, a square being the most iconic design. However imho (owner of 5000u, 5610u, 5600, 2 casioaks) the G-shock to rule them all is the updated 6900. The one with solar. This has everything you need, whilst not over doing it, yet keeping the hard as nails iconic look. On a side note we need a 5600ue review please 🙏

Thanks so much MWC for keeping it real- far too many watch channels count "cheap" as meaning less than £1000/$1200. Seriously- most people count an expensive watch at anything over £500/$600. There's nowt wrong with quality at quality prices-I'm saving up for a Sinn and envy yours! But it's great you show what most people will actually buy. Rant over! Cheers Russell!

Great video ! Anybody can review a Rolex , anybody . But you presented watches that probably make up the largest percentage of the collections of your subscribers . Again another great example of why people should watch your video’s ! Keep up the great work !

I absolutely love my Orient Ray II, I got mine from Amazon for $169 3 years ago it's still my favorite everyday watch for my collection

Great video and good choices. I’d sneak in the Casio SGW100 also. Under $50 usd. It has so many functions like compass and thermometer, plus does everything the 5610u does, minus solar and multi band. It’s neat. But that 3 watch set of Casio 5610u, Seiko 5 and orient is hard to beat. Like others, I now question why I’ve spent so much on watches…

Nice list, Russ. If the Duro is too big, I'd recommend Casio MTD-1053D. It's still got screw down crown and case back and 200m WR, but it's 40mm

@CACOPHONIE

2 ай бұрын

Thanks mate.

@bogrot69

2 ай бұрын

An excellent alternative!

@H0kram

2 ай бұрын

Hey thank you for this, I find it more original and fun than the Duro, at a much better size with that! 😁

Good choices, the Armitron is great apart from the back light, but wears very small. I like my 1953 a lot, but I'm not sure the G-Shock 5610 is worth £90 when the 5600 is only £50 and it has the advantage of showing the time when using the timer and stopwatch.

Hi MWC great video, could you please review the Boderry Voyager it is a titanium, sapphire field watch for $100, would love to see what you think about it before I decide to buy it, ty

Russel I Just bought a Militado Retro VK67 Quartz Chronograph for less than £100 It’s 12 hour chronograph, sapphire crystal , 100 meter water resistant, with good two toned lume all wrapped in a 39mm stainless steel case Absolutely lovely little watch highly recommend a look

Cool list mate🤌🏼👌🏼

The Orient Bambino used to be in this price bracket for a short period, shame it;s not now but what a watch that is. I guessed you said Armitron lol, love them. Oh then you mention Orient, great choice.

Good selections. That Armitron on your list is actually called the Rogue, while the one with the Casio is the Rubik.

Oh, you brought a Timex to the mix. :) I wonder, what are your thoughts about the *Timex T2N721* watch?

2 out of 10 in my collection 😁. That Lorus is tempting!

Im lucky enough to have 2 Casio Duros...modded them both with sapphire crystals and I absolutely love them both!

I owned a Swatch Jellyfish (ancestor of that watch) when I was 10 back in the late 80s and I thought it was very cool. Good shout on the Armitron I'm buying one of those immediately! ❤

Loving the look of the bertucci , definitely going to get the DX 3 with three khaki strap . Just this second brought a Casio DW5600e , got to be honest with you MWC if I keep watching your blogs I’m gonna be single and skint in no time 😂

Having been a G Shocker for as long as I can remember, I decided to try a divers watch. Ended up getting a Duro. My next choice would have been an orient kamasu. My grail is a mudmaster gwg-b1000, but it's insane money for a digital watch, I like the style. I just dont need all the features.

That 12-hour bezel on the Timex deserves more credit. It's way more intuitive to use than a 24hr bezel-and-hand setup, as long as you know the timezone you're tracking is ahead or behind.

I chose invicta submariner 40mm. Beauty with perfect size. In the middle between small and regular Casio duros

The Orient Ray 2 was my first mechanical watch. It was a great looking watch. But there were two things about it that I hated - the bezel and the crown. Bezel was tight and stingy. And the crown was teeny. The next watch I went to was a Seiko 5kx. What a difference in both the bezel and crown.

What are your opinions on the new colors of the EFR-S108D

I wish I had seen this video last year before falling down the collecting rabbit hole. I got the square Casio 5600 a year ago and now want the solar/multi band 6 version,

Inherited an Elgin Steel Automatic diver style watch (only 30m 🙄) from my dad. Wore it for a while and it kept great time. Still does too! Has a see through case back. I noticed the numbers imprinted on the rotor and they were Y676. After researching this movement, I realized I was the proud owner of a Seiko. Thanks for giving props to the ol’ Y676!

The caliber Y676 movement in that Lorus is actually a Seiko movement rather than being based on one. 😊 It comes from the Seiko Instruments Inc (SII) arm of the corporation that sells movements to third party manufacturers. Just like the NH36 is SII's designation for the relabeled 4r36 they're selling to other companies the Y676 was the designation used for the 7s26 in their own sub-brands that offer/offered mechanical options.... Lorus, Alba, J Springs... Great recommendations to get a freshly-minted watch enthusiast started on their collecting journey for cheap! Bangers, all. Top shelf stuff. 💪

What do you think of the Casio w800? Its under $20 but didnt make the list

Gshock MTG M900, £95 via Amazon US. Multiband 6, Tough Solar, large digit display and stainless steel elements including the bracelet. Early 2000s design so not massive and a great alternative to the boring squares.

The Q Timex definitely looks good. I have it, and it's a nice summer watch, but it has two problems. #1: the minute and second hand are not hitting the marks properly (my Casio Edifice does that perfectly for the same price), so when it shows 60 seconds the minute hand can be right between two markers, and Timex allows that in the manual. There's no way to fix that. I wish they used a slightly better movement. #2: the bracelet is a hair puller, especially when it's new and stiff, though it gets a little better over time.

Casio Duro, Vostok Komandirskie, Boderry voyager.

Wearing the Duro right now 👏👏👏

Love orient….. wanderfull quality. This 1953 invicta looks intresting!!! Lorus was a bew secret on the market: they make the old seikos movment and designs. With a new name… i think this is good because the seikos 5 are expansive for the beginning of the journey. Greetings from austria. Love your videos 👍🏻

I bought Lorus Chronograph that cost 120$ and it awesome

Hey brother, unless i havent found it, can u make a video including the casio 3446? For 30$ u get a casio with pretty nice blue backlight and a vibrating alarm/ hour vibration. I have never had a vibrating watch for that low and i dont see many people mentioning it , thank you for ur videos!

Always the Duro. Switch the strap for a tropic, put sapphire glass in, and you're still only about £100 in total for an absolute world beater. On a good strap, trust me it fits just fine.

I love my GBD-200. The only thing I wish it had was an altimeter. I’m not fussed about heart monitors, but I like a walk/hike and I love being able to see how many miles I’ve done and how high I’ve climbed. Do you or anyone else have any suggestions? (Basically after a GBD-200 with an altimeter)

Ive got 75+ watches priced from 15-1500 and aside from my hamilton the duros are not only my favorites but my most worn watches and its not even close isk what it is about them i havr a bunch of submariner looking watches but the duros are just absolutely amazing on wrost especially if you get a steal presidential bracelet💯💯💯

The casio duro is an amazing value watch, along with invicta pro-diver, is just hard to beat

Haha I just ordered an SNXS79 2 days ago. 😊

Wow Carrottop, I had no idea you loved watches!!

I love my 5610U!

M5610 that you showed was the non "U" variant, having the el backlight

where is that airport? and yes i like the the new timex retro releases too. i just got a swatch limited edition SUOB123

Good list, although I would take an Invicta Pro Diver over the 1953 which seemed weirdly oversized and way too thick to me. I really wish we had Lorus here in the US.

Nice. I was expecting ten hideous G-Shocks but this was great.☘

Nothing wrong with a Seiko enhanced homage watch. Just subscribed because I'm mad. I think. That Orient Ray 2 looks like a good one

@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR

2 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard my friend!

Bertucci are pretty cool TBH. I have the glow in the dark version where the entire watch case glows. The lume on the hands is about as good as it gets also. I'm not big on day date watches but the Lorus looked OK