15+ Entry-Level Automatic Watches From $100 to $1,000

Orient dive watches are the only watch you ever need

I wonder why there is not any tissot watch on your list

Great video

Don’t think I’ve ever heard of Glycine but I like their look.

What a great video, keep it up, super content for someone who is just looking into mechanical watches.

I don't see any watches just a face of a middle eastern guy

What about Traska

Or you know even if you're ridiculously wealthy you could just not waste your money on pretentiousness and get a good quality automatic watch for less than $2,000. That will get you a great Tissot or any of the brands mentioned even an automatic chronograph.

I absolutely hate the word entry level when you're talking about $2,000. To most people in the third world that could easily be years worth of salary. And here we are talking about it as if it's entry level for a timepiece.

I make really good money and I could drop the money for a Rolex or an Omega or even more without even thinking about it too much.

That said why buy something just to show off to friends when instead you can get almost identical quality for far less.

Honestly the level of consumerism on display in the watch community can sometimes disgust. I love collecting all sorts of beautiful watches but I'll be damned if I'm going to spend $150,000 on something I'm going to put on my wrist when I could house somebody for that.

Just to be clear if we have a fine complication and you start adding precious metals then yes I can see a platinum watch going for much more as the material costs.

I literally watched a video the other day and heard some woman say that Rolex and Omega are entry level watches. I guess unless you're spending millions everything's entry level right?

where did you get your Miami painting in the background, I love it

Zeplin watches?

Citizen pro Master, the regular version has no Hacking, $200 range. The fugu one has Hacking, twice the price.

Would like to add the Bulova Wilton GMT, a true GMT that can be had for arond $600-700 depending on your country.

Under 500$ for the Hamilton Khaki Automatic ?? I bought mine 1900$ CAD yesterday.... I thing your prices are rong my friend.

if I wanted to update the bracelet on the Orient Kamasu, what would you recommend?

Nope. Save your money and get something better. Seiko watches are hortible in terms of accuracy. Go with Tissot or Hamilton. Move up to Longines, then Omega.

A dive bezel is actually used to track you time at each decompression stop on your way back up so u don't get the Benz from resurfacing to quick

Great to see you back doing longer videos. Your shorts have been amazing regardless but I still hope to see you make more full length videos

Enjoy your channel. Cheers

You forgot seagull 1963

Why no seagull or presage on this list?

An honorable mention under 300 would be the vostok amphibia, you get a dirt cheap watch, work horse inhouse movement, very unique desings, history, a well reputed watch and farly accurate when you send it to calibrate it (aparently the factory doesn't do it).

The Hamilton Khaki Field Auto is a great watch, but I sold mine because of its one major problem: domed sapphire with no AR coating means whenever you check the time, you're looking into a little fisheye mirror. The dial has some cool texture on it, like a vinyl record, but you can rarely see it through all the glare.

Unfortunately, your chances of getting a Hamilton Khaki Field Auto these days is pretty darn low, especially since the MSRP went up in February 2023

Absolutely gorgeous review for beginners at jet speed, thanks

Where can you find a khaki Auto under 500? I usually find out for 600+

What is your opinion on the Seiko Presage SSA441J1 Green dual? I can get this one for €480,- but I’m also interested in a Tissot PRX with a green dial. But that one’s €780 in the Netherlands. I’m still a student, what do you suggest?

lol dude basically went through my collection

Awesome list

Just bought myself a Seiko SRPG18K1 for 590€ retail, lovely watch with a king of bronze/rose gold dial. Has screw down crown, 200m of water resistance. I swapped the leather strap for a rubber one matching the dial color. I just love it ❤

How long did you guys needed to get used to the 4 oclock position crown? I didn’t like it when i checked it out in the store.

Excellent video. I own all of these brands. Now I'm saving up for a Christopher Ward. Cheers.

Invicta pro diver titanium automatic...can be had for as little as $100.00...I mean, yeah! Its an invicta , but NH35, titanium and a decent design that mimics the submariner but for what you get at the price with 200m water resistance...its a no brainer as a starter titanium watch. Great video btw,loving the longer more thought out format...although, your shorts are some of the best and informative in YT 😊👍

I never cared for Seiko and after so many years one finally caught my eye. I recently purchased a Seiko Super Cub SRPJ49 and I really like it. The Seiko NATO strap it comes with is really comfortable. However, after not wearing it for 2 days I was reminded of why I prefer Quartz over Automatic. 😂 I’d rather set and forget a watch for the next 5 years than winding it. Although I may go out and purchase that Seiko GMT Batman

Pls make One watch collection video.

Are you opposed to a list of solar quartz, or just quartz watches?

Hey love your videos can you make a video specifically for casio edifice ❤

Great video! ❤

Hey, a long-form video from you, at last! Great list here, which - shocker! - I have no quibbles with. The best thing is that these "beginner" watches are good enough to keep in one's collection as you grow in experience/knowledge/sophistication regarding watches. Nice going!

Really enjoy your shorts content, glad to see a full video. Appreciate all the information and much love.

Yay, haven’t seen a video in a while! Good to see you not only in shorts 😄

I wish you covered aragon watches, they have some insane specifications, and amazing build quality with original designs.

What about Chinese watches? Not necessarily homages, they offer great value!
And microbrands?? They also offer a great value.
Did you mean this to be a video abt bigger known brands?

Not even looking for a watch RN, but I love listening to your recommendations 😊

My man with another full length video 👏