What's The Most Underrated Watch? | The Great Watch Debate Ep. 6
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- čas přidán 23. 07. 2024
- Do you agree with our picks of the most underrated watches? Let us know which side you’re on in the comments. Shop the watches featured in this video: www.bobswatches.com
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Join the Bob’s Watches Team for The Great Watch Debate, a unique series that tackles the most intriguing topics in watch-collecting. This episode is all about underrated watches that we think deserve more love.
WRIST CHECK
Ripley’s Wrist: Breitling Chronomat Evolution Ref. A13356
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Emily’s Wrist: Vintage Rolex Cocktail
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Justin’s Wrist: Breitling Avenger Ref. A17328101B1X1
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RIPLEY’S DEBATE WATCHES
Jaeger-LeCoultre
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The debate starts strongly with not just one watch but rather an entire brand. JLC is the watchmaker’s watchmaker and the brand behind the calibers powering many of the leading Swiss watch industry’s most iconic timepieces. From the Reverso to the Heliotourbilon, the brand follows its own path rather than current trends.
Omega Constellation
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It’s easy to forget about the Constellation with other smash hits from Omega, such as the Speedmaster Moon Watch, James Bond Seamaster, and DeVille. However, the Constellation is one of the brand’s most enduring and oldest models, with roots dating to the early 1950s. It deserves more love with its timeless design codes.
JUSTIN’S DEBATE WATCHES
Rolex Sea-Dweller
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The Sea-Dweller wasn’t as popular as the Submariner when the collection debuted. Part of the reason was that it was viewed as more of an extreme dive watch. Collectors didn’t want to pay the premium for the Sea-Dweller over the Submariner, the latter of which had substantial water resistance in its own right. The Submariner in the 1960s boasted a 200-meter depth rating versus the Sea-Dweller with a 610-meter depth rating. Today, the collection lives in the shadows of the even more water-resistant Deepsea and its little brother, the Submariner, and is often looked over by the modern collector.
Justin argues that it’s an excellent option. It has similar aesthetics to the Submariner but the extra appeal of being a watch that not very many collectors have.
Rolex Milgauss
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The Rolex Milgauss is getting more attention now that the collection has been discontinued. Still, it remains an underrated watch for Justin because it isn’t inherently sporty or dressy and features the quirky orange lightning bolt seconds hand. The collection was released in the 1950s, earning its name after its resistance up to 1,000 gauss. While this level of anti-magnetism was impressive enough when it came to market, it has since been surpassed by other brands that tout greater resistance up to 15,000 gauss.
Do you agree with the team’s picks? Let us know which watches you think are seriously underrated in the comment section below.
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If you want value for money then consider any Ball watch. This brand is criminally underrated.
Nice suggestion on most underrated!
Blancpain and Lange are impressively underrated
Two fantastic additions to this underrated debate!
I agree about JLC to the max! I have 2 Reversos and 2 of their alarm watches - Reveille and Memovox - that have awoken me thousands of times to a new day vastly more pleasantly than my phone can.
Love hearing you're also Team JLC! You've got a great collection of watches from them.
Bulova 262 kHz quartz watches - accurate to a few seconds a year - around $500 - $600. Excellent, beautiful watch.
Awesome watch to put into the conversation around underrated watches!
Agreed on JLC and Constellations. Disagree on the Sea Dweller. I know it’s underrated for a Rolex, but no Rolex is truly underrated because at the end of the day it’s still a Rolex. I think Oris and Nomos are way underrated! Great value for money and unless you are a watch enthusiast, most people haven’t heard of them!
Im wearing my 2014 Breguet Type XX. Way underrated.
Lovely wrist check and vote for underrated!
(1) IWC Portugieser. (2) Breitling Chronomat. (3) AL&S 1815 annual calendar.
3 viable contenders in this topic! Thank you for watching and sharing these.
This is now my favourite watch channel on CZcams , such great content and done superbly, well done sir and I got my favourite watch at amzwatch， it hasn’t left my wrist for weeks
Great video, very accurate analysis. In my 4.5 years in the game as a watch collector and enthusiast, I collected a lot from amzwatch I was thinking I was able to get a blue SD but I'm not vip enough, but I'm not giving up. Hehe. Great video.
Wearing my underrated GP Laureato
Great underrated share! A comfortable watch with exceptional design and a gorgeous movement. Points!
I love my GP 1945.
I have to agree with the Constellation point. I have an old Globemaster METAS Pie Pan dial in blue on leather that is a timeless design, it's understated but so versatile and you can wear it anywhere. It also has that character that is sometimes missing from other models. That fine fluted tungsten bezel looks fantastic and as mentioned is hard to scratch up that easily. As for the Sea-Dweller, I'd go with a no date sub but I just might be a tad biased but it is still a great watch whichever way you look at it and I would love one but I can't justify it. Many thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this Debate! Your Globemaster sounds decadently timeless. All that Character is enviable!
I'm team Sea Dweller all the way. Have a 4000, and the Cameron, however my daily is the Two Tone 43mm. So underrated.
3 different SD models, wow! You really are team Sea-Dweller 🏆
I agree about both the JLC and Omega Constellation Globemaster. It’s hard to believe that the Constellation is not in more demand in the USA. Ripley is a correct! As a watch enthusiast, I own the Constellation annual calendar sunburst green dial. It’s one of my favorites.
+1 for JLC and OMEGA Constellation!
I agree completely about JLC. They make amazing watches and are definitely the best bang for your buck in the Haute Horology category. I have always thought their problem is they don’t really have a distinctive line that makes it stand out. They also make really big watches. I highly respect them. There’s not really one i feel like putting on my wrist. And I’ve owned several.
Great to hear your perspective here!
Oddly enough, both of Justin's choices are watches I bought from Bob's: a black-dial Milgauss for my son and a Sea Dweller for my brother. My brother modified his SD by swapping the black bezel for a green one and putting a Cyclops over the date window. So, I guess he now has a Kermit SD. Today I'm wearing my GS "Katana", which I also modified by putting a Cyclops over the date window, which gives it a Rolex Datejust vibe. I think that Grand Seiko Spring Drive watches are somewhat underrated because some people think that they're simply quartz watches and don't really understand the remarkable engineering that went into them. The smooth glide of the second hand and superb accuracy are awesome, and their finishing doesn't take a back seat to any other brand.
Love hearing you chose Bob's for a Sea-Dweller and Milgauss! You are not alone in pinpointing a Grand Seiko as underrated. The Spring Drive has lots of pros.
I'm wearing a hesalite Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch as tomorrow is the 55 yr anniversary of the moon landing. I agree - the Omega Constellation is a greatly under rated watch!!
I’m wearing a BALL engineer m endurance with a green dial and I think BALL watches are super underrated!
You're not alone with this suggestion! Thanks for watching and weighing-in to the underrated watch debate topic.
Underrated watch has to be
Heuer Monaco Calbrie 11 blue dail Steve McQueen.
Lots to love about this watch!
Zenith..is underrated
interestingly bill maher just wore mil gauss z blue. on his last real time episode......maybe that gives it a boost and some love...
Good watch spotting! If you know (how great the Milgauss is), you know.
I have never been disappointed since I became a customer of mamacoo. Their watches are of exceptional quality.
The thai brand WISE is quality wise for the price underrrated.
Underrated: Rolex Daytona. Just kidding.
Sea Dweller as underrated is interesting.
You made us think for a minute... 😉
@@bobswatches And you made me think about the Sea Dweller in a new way! Your videos are great. Thank you for them.
HEY #amzwatch I have been watching you for years and im so proud of your achievements in watches.! I love you so much! Also thanks for making my day
Most underrated is the Rolex explorer 2 16570
Among other Rolex watches, we can see how the 16570 could be considered underrated. Talk about a great (and highly capable) watch!
I am wearing my omega speed master day date 39mm blue dial . I love this watch!!
What a great watch!
i have a sub and the 4k SD, very similar. I like them both. I understand the sea dweller "cons" ; so what would be the rationale for the deepsea challenge than?
Awesome to hear both the Sea-Dweller and Submariner are in your collection! Without question, the Deepsea Challenge is the best of the best! Capability and durability in the highest form!
I'm here for Rip!
He's the best!
I bought a Rolex sea dweller and it is my favorite watches that I own. I also have a Rolex Daytona, but the dweller just sits so well on my wrist.
+1 for Sea-Dweller! Love hearing you choose it over the Daytona regularly. What reference do you have?
I love the sea dweller. I understand not everyone thinks it goes with their look or can make it their daily wear, but a lot more people could!
+1 for the Sea-Dweller!
Watches are so delicate and intricately designed, so I have intense respect and admiration for MaMaCoo watch makers
Being that my parents are getting a retirement place in Florida there's a good chance I will take up recreational saturation diving. A Sub just won't cut it for my needs.
How fun! Let us know if you need help in deciding between capable dive watches.
Also, I think the day dates are underrated
Oh! What would be your point about them being underrated?
Can you walk into most AD’s and buy a sea dweller?
Great question! We know Sports models are not available at ADs if you were to walk in. Sea-Dwellers have a much shorter "waiting list" and will become available quicker than others.
The STEINHART line of watches is, IMHO, the MOST underrated of all. I think it's partly because they are mfg direct online - and there is no room for any of the watch shills to make a profit promoting them. And their reputation for homage watches (though they do original designs as well) hurts them with the watch snobs in general. But I'll tell you this....I am wearing an OLKO Special Edition of their Ocean 39 GMT as I write this. It is a pretty faithful homage to the original Rolex Explorer II (ref 1655) that I owned back in the day....but the Steinhart is a vastly BETTER watch than that 70s era Rolex! O sold mine for over $20,000 and bought the Steinhart for just under $500...and have never regretted UPGRADING my watch and banking almost $20k.
Steinhart is a German company, mfging their watches in Switzerland with Swiss movements, sapphire crystals, 316L Stainless steel, milled clasps, solid end and center links, and phenomenal water resistance. It's hard to believe they are not talked about more.
Thanks for weighing in. You're making a case for Steinhart that many may agree with!
As a broke boy and actual enthusiast who wants watch’s prices to crater, amzwatch is a good choice.
I believe no man can say no to #amzwatch
SD 116600
When it comes to fine imitation watches, MaMaCoo delivers. I've bought from them several times, and I've never been let down.
Glashutte Original
Rolex Yacht-Master blue face.
oooh, love the suggestion! which metal do you prefer most with it?
@@bobswatches I have the 126622. I like it without precious metal - the platinum.
I just got into watch collecting. I've loved watches since I was young but I never had anyone teach me or bring deeper into the world. MaMaCoo brought closer to a community and hobby I always wanted to get into more and that is incredibly meaningful to me !
Longines brand
ABSOLUTELY! A brand with so much history.
All dat amzwatch watches sssssoooooooo gorgeous！
MaMaCoo watch are the best, I say this from experience.
Underrated? It's the next one folks
Time will tell!
Rolex 116600 🏆
Team Sea-Dweller!
Daytona
Which reference do you feel is underrated?
Rolex Daytona hands down.
Do you feel the model is underrated as a whole or a specific reference?
I really want to like your videos as a repeat Bob's customer.... but these videos have as much personality as a politician reading a teleprompter.
Ouch! Nothing is scripted here... but feel free to chat with us. We're humans and happy to discuss anything.
The Seiko 5 is such an underrated gem! 🕰️
A respected and reliable choice!
That’s a pieces of crap, quite frankly
I assume this is a joke.
I believe no man can say no to #MaMacoo
I have “real” watches and a lot of them. I have a friend who buys the #MaMaCoo we put them side by side and guess what ?! It’s unbelievable!!! I am at the Rolex boutique with her and no one can tell he has a fake
In Toronto canada I buy a super super clone I bring it to a rolex expert he say it was real rolex . Unbelievable. Your super clone look just like mine. You a expert but a regular person like me will never know. Imagine on MaMaCoo
When it comes to fine imitation watches, MaMaCoo delivers. I've bought from them several times, and I've never been let down.