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Casio W-219h Review: a great, cheap, G-Shock Alternative for 2024

Posted by By Dave April 6, 2024
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Watches with the Best Lume: Full Rankings

Posted by By Dave March 31, 2024
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Casio W-219h Review: a great, cheap, G-Shock Alternative for 2024

Casio W-219h Review: a great, cheap, G-Shock Alternative for 2024

Posted by By Dave April 6, 2024
In recent years Casio has started pumping out cheap digital watches that, at least in terms of style, share a lot of DNA with their G-Shock premium digital watches. One…
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Watches with the Best Lume: Full Rankings

Watches with the Best Lume: Full Rankings

Posted by By Dave March 31, 2024
Just the Watch Lume Rankings I love lume. So much so that a few years ago I developed a rating system to compare the brightness of lume across the watches…
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Casio AEQ-110: Almost a great beater watch

Casio AEQ-110: Almost a great beater watch

Posted by By Dave March 29, 2024
A tough, great looking ana-digi model from Casio that looks like a real bargain at $30, but the lack of an active light makes this a questionable buy. Read on…
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The Best Affordable Automatic Chronograph of 2024

The Best Affordable Automatic Chronograph of 2024

Posted by By Dave March 14, 2024
Founded in Korea in 2021, Pitzmann is a new microbrand that's been catching attention with excellently crafted watches that combine both western and eastern influences. Today we'll be looking at…
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The Best $30 G-Shock Alternative is still a Casio

The Best $30 G-Shock Alternative is still a Casio

Posted by By Dave March 2, 2024
Sometimes I'm not sure what the guys over at Casio are thinking. While every other brand has been increasing prices, Casio seems to be doing the opposite by creating ultra-affordable…
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The Best Affordable Black Bay Alternative of 2024

The Best Affordable Black Bay Alternative of 2024

Posted by By Dave March 2, 2024
In this video we see what Swedish Micro brand Tuseno is capable of with their new flagship dive watch, the Shellback version 2. With a silhouette that is reminiscent of…
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This New Seiko 5 GMT is the Best Affordable Rolex Explorer 2 Polar Dial Alternative

This New Seiko 5 GMT is the Best Affordable Rolex Explorer 2 Polar Dial Alternative

Posted by By Dave March 1, 2024
Seiko SBSC009 Review The Rolex Explorer II, particularly the white dial "polar" dial variants have always been a grail of mine. But since it's way outside my price range I've…
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The Best Watch Available Today Costs Just $20

The Best Watch Available Today Costs Just $20

Posted by By Dave March 1, 2024
Today we're checking out a watch that I think is a genuine contender for the title “Best Watch of All Time,” in the Casio AE1200WH. We’ll be putting this claim…
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Seiko SBDC159 – An affordable Rolex Explorer Alternative

Seiko SBDC159 – An affordable Rolex Explorer Alternative

Posted by By Dave March 1, 2024
As an avid watch enthusiast residing in Japan, I have encountered numerous timepieces that have captured my attention. Among them, the Rolex Explorer stands tall as one of my favorites.…
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Spinnaker x seconde/seconde/ returns for Halloween with the 50 Phantoms, a wild limited-edition dive watch featuring 50 glowing ghosts, a custom ceramic bezel, a multi-layer dial, and a Miyota 9039 automatic movement. In this review, we unbox the new Spinnaker Fleuss 50 Phantoms, explore its unique lume, compare the Crazy and Quiet editions, and check out all the extras—including three strap options and a glass display dome. Is this the best 50 Phantoms yet? I cover the specs, build quality, wrist fit, pros and cons, and whether it's worth the $600 price tag. 🎃 Spinnaker 50 Phantoms Release: October 16, 2026 What do you think of this year's Halloween collaboration? Let me know how it compares to previous 50 Phantoms releases in the comments! #Spinnaker #50Phantoms #WatchReview
The 2026 Fifty Phantoms is pure chaos!
GET $100 of Erebus Nexus with code: JUST100 (One use per customer at https://erebuswatches.com/) The Erebus Nexus is Erebus Watches’ take on the increasingly popular integrated bracelet sports watch—and I think it may be their most impressive and original watch yet. The Nexus comes in both standard and premium versions, with the standard model featuring a Miyota 9015 automatic movement and the premium version using a Swiss Sellita SW200-1. Both versions feature a 38.5mm case, sapphire crystal, 100 meters of water resistance, screw-down crown, and a custom integrated bracelet. But the real stars of the show might be the dials. Erebus offers everything from clean white enamel to striking gradient dials and intricate mother-of-pearl mosaic dials. In this review, I'll take a close look at the Nexus's case finishing, integrated bracelet, butterfly clasp, dial options, lume, movements, dimensions, wearability, and overall value—and I'll also go over the few things I think Erebus could have done better. Erebus Nexus $100 Discount Code: [LINK] At the time of this review, the Nexus is available for pre-order and is expected to begin shipping around April. Erebus Nexus Specs Case diameter: 38.5mm Thickness: 12mm Water resistance: 100m Crystal: Sapphire with AR coating Standard movement: Miyota 9015 Premium movement: Sellita SW200-1 Bracelet: Integrated solid-metal bracelet Clasp: Butterfly clasp Standard version: Date at 6 o'clock Premium version: No-date dial Multiple dial colors and finishes The Nexus is an interesting option if you're looking for an affordable integrated bracelet watch, especially if you're interested in something more distinctive than the usual Royal Oak-inspired designs. What do you think of the Erebus Nexus? Which dial would you choose—the mother-of-pearl mosaic, purple fade, teal, or white enamel? Let me know in the comments! 👕 Just the Watch T-Shirts & Hoodies: https://justthewatch.com #ErebusNexus #ErebusWatches #WatchReview #MicrobrandWatches #IntegratedBracelet #AutomaticWatch #AffordableWatches #WatchCollector
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Spinnaker x seconde/seconde/ returns for Halloween with the 50 Phantoms, a wild limited-edition dive watch featuring 50 glowing ghosts, a custom ceramic bezel, a multi-layer dial, and a Miyota 9039 automatic movement. In this review, we unbox the new Spinnaker Fleuss 50 Phantoms, explore its unique lume, compare the Crazy and Quiet editions, and check out all the extras—including three strap options and a glass display dome. Is this the best 50 Phantoms yet? I cover the specs, build quality, wrist fit, pros and cons, and whether it's worth the $600 price tag. 🎃 Spinnaker 50 Phantoms Release: October 16, 2026 What do you think of this year's Halloween collaboration? Let me know how it compares to previous 50 Phantoms releases in the comments! #Spinnaker #50Phantoms #WatchReview
The 2026 Fifty Phantoms is pure chaos!
GET $100 of Erebus Nexus with code: JUST100 (One use per customer at https://erebuswatches.com/) The Erebus Nexus is Erebus Watches’ take on the increasingly popular integrated bracelet sports watch—and I think it may be their most impressive and original watch yet. The Nexus comes in both standard and premium versions, with the standard model featuring a Miyota 9015 automatic movement and the premium version using a Swiss Sellita SW200-1. Both versions feature a 38.5mm case, sapphire crystal, 100 meters of water resistance, screw-down crown, and a custom integrated bracelet. But the real stars of the show might be the dials. Erebus offers everything from clean white enamel to striking gradient dials and intricate mother-of-pearl mosaic dials. In this review, I'll take a close look at the Nexus's case finishing, integrated bracelet, butterfly clasp, dial options, lume, movements, dimensions, wearability, and overall value—and I'll also go over the few things I think Erebus could have done better. Erebus Nexus $100 Discount Code: [LINK] At the time of this review, the Nexus is available for pre-order and is expected to begin shipping around April. Erebus Nexus Specs Case diameter: 38.5mm Thickness: 12mm Water resistance: 100m Crystal: Sapphire with AR coating Standard movement: Miyota 9015 Premium movement: Sellita SW200-1 Bracelet: Integrated solid-metal bracelet Clasp: Butterfly clasp Standard version: Date at 6 o'clock Premium version: No-date dial Multiple dial colors and finishes The Nexus is an interesting option if you're looking for an affordable integrated bracelet watch, especially if you're interested in something more distinctive than the usual Royal Oak-inspired designs. What do you think of the Erebus Nexus? Which dial would you choose—the mother-of-pearl mosaic, purple fade, teal, or white enamel? Let me know in the comments! 👕 Just the Watch T-Shirts & Hoodies: https://justthewatch.com #ErebusNexus #ErebusWatches #WatchReview #MicrobrandWatches #IntegratedBracelet #AutomaticWatch #AffordableWatches #WatchCollector
An Integrated Bracelet Watch Done right.
Anson Belt & Buckle: Step up your belt game — get 2 bonus pieces FREE with the Box Set at http://ansonbelt.com/jtwmycollection I'm coming clean in 2026 Every year I do a State of the Collection video, but this year I decided to change things up. Instead of showing only the watches that fit neatly into my collection boxes, I'm going through **every watch I currently own, actually plan to keep, and personally wear**. After nearly nine years of running Just the Watch, that's a LOT of watches. In this video, I go all the way back to the watches that started my collection and work forward through nearly a decade of watch collecting, YouTube reviews, microbrands, Seikos, Casios, affordable automatics, field watches, dive watches, GMTs, chronographs, and plenty of weird and inexpensive watches. Some of these watches have been with me since the beginning of the channel, some became unexpectedly important to me, and others are watches I never expected to keep. Among the watches featured in this 2026 State of the Collection: **CASIO** * Casio AQ-163 * Casio W217H * Casio AE1200 / Casio Royale * Casio DW-6900 * Casio GW-BX5600 * Casio WV-200R * Casio AE-1600WH * Casio F-91W **SEIKO** * Seiko Nighthawk / Citizen Nighthawk * Seiko 5 SNX-S79 * Seiko Samurai * Seiko Alpinist * Seiko SARX029 * Seiko Flight Master * Seiko 5 Sports SRPE57 **OTHER WATCHES** * Nixon Baja * Timex Weekender * William Gregor 1791 * Guanqin Automatic * Bulova Lunar Pilot * Spinnaker Fleuss * Laco Casablanca * Orient Star Sports Outdoors * Hemel HFT20 * Solas Starlight * Orient RA-AC0K * RZE Endeavor * Vostok Komandirskie * Vostok dress watch * Squale x What A Watch collaboration * Hamilton Khaki Pilot Day Date * Rotary Cambridge * Tuseno Windseeker * Vario 1918 Pilot * Gavox Avidiver 2 * Pitzman 3 Automatic Chronograph * Nodus Sector Pilot Limited Edition * Erebus Ascent * Ginault Silent Service * Timex Expedition North Solar * Timex Marlin * Wise Adamascus ADX Automatic GMT * Spinnaker 50 Phantoms * Laco Type B Flieger * Zelos Skyraider 40 * Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical * Bulova A15 * Qimei Type II homage * Steel Dive SD-1944 * Rotate North Tempest * Direnzo DRZ02 * Direnzo DR04R * Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Mercury * Erebus Titan * Vario Futurist * Invicta Pro Diver * Venezianico Nereide Grand Tour GMT * Custom Namoki Mod * Nezumi Voiture I also talk about how running a watch review channel has changed the way I collect watches, why so many watches have ended up staying in my collection, my favorite Seikos and Casios, my obsession with 12-hour bezels, and why my dream of having a small 12-watch collection has become increasingly difficult to achieve. After nearly nine years of collecting and reviewing watches, I'm somewhere around **56–58 watches** that I consider part of my personal collection. What do you think? How big is your collection, and what does your ideal watch collection look like? Thanks for watching! **CHAPTERS** 00:00 I've been lying 00:50 2015 - It Starts 01:14 2017 - First YouTube Review 02:00 2018 - First Real Watch 04:43 2019 - Viral Watch 06:31 2020 - First Seiko Diver 07:10 2021 - First Orient Diver 07:38 CASIO TAKEOVER 10:30 2021 - Vostok and Seiko 11:49 2022 - My Favorite watch 13:22 2023 - Got my Grail 14:05 2024 - Year of the Micros 18:00 2025 - Great gifts 22:37 2026 - Latest Pickups 24:30 Figuring out my collection #WatchCollection #StateOfTheCollection #WatchCollection2026 #AffordableWatches #Casio #Seiko #MicrobrandWatches #WatchReview
I've been lying about my collection...
Welcome to the September edition of **Microbrand Monthly!** This month, Dave is joined by Shane from Relative Time and Bob from Time to Go Travel and Time Pieces to take a look at five exciting watches from independent and microbrand watch companies. We've got everything from a **forged carbon GMT** and a high-accuracy quartz watch to an **aventurine dial**, a Swiss-made sports watch, and a new **Day-Date watch from Jack Mason**. ### ⌚ Watches Featured **Nodus x Raven Trail Tracker Carbon GMT** A collaboration between Nodus and Raven Watches, this new version of the Trail Tracker combines a **9075 true GMT movement**, forged carbon dial and bezel, 200 meters of water resistance, DLC-coated case, and a unique marbled appearance. At 39.5mm and just 11.8mm thick, it's an especially interesting option for anyone looking for a compact, adventure-ready GMT watch. **SWC Salto** Bob takes a look at the SWC Salto, a Swiss-movement sports watch featuring a striking blue dial, sapphire crystal, 100 meters of water resistance, hardened case treatment, and an **ETA 2824 automatic movement**. At $775, it's an interesting option in the affordable Swiss watch market. **Erebus Ascent High Accuracy Quartz** The Erebus Ascent gets a new high-accuracy quartz version powered by the **Swiss-made ETA F06.412**. Rated to an incredible **±10 seconds per year**, this is a very different proposition from a typical quartz or mechanical watch. We look at what high-accuracy quartz actually means, how it compares with standard quartz and automatic movements, and what it's like to wear. **Forward Watch Co. Stars of Night Aventurine** This young Texas microbrand brings us a beautiful **aventurine dial watch** with a 38mm case, unusual hollowed-out case and lugs, ostrich leather strap, sapphire crystal, and Miyota movement. At $550, it's an especially interesting combination of materials and design. **Jack Mason Canton Day-Date** The new Jack Mason Canton Day-Date takes the original Ken and makes it bigger and bolder, adding a **CNC-machined guilloché dial**, Day-Date complication, and Swiss-made **Sellita SW240-1** movement. With its 41mm case and distinctive chocolate dial, it's Jack Mason's take on the classic Day-Date formula. Which of these watches would you choose? Let us know in the comments! ### ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:00 Notice x Raven Trail Tracker Carbon GMT 03:40 SWC Salto 05:52 Erebus Ascent High Accuracy Quartz 9:10 Forward Watch Co. Stars of Night Aventurine 11:11 Jack Mason Canton Day-Date #MicrobrandMonthly #MicrobrandWatches #WatchReview #AffordableWatches #GMTWatch #QuartzWatch #AutomaticWatch #Microbrand #WatchCollector #WatchCommunity
5 Microbrand Watches You NEED to See This Month
This video takes a close look at the O&Hora Pictor Duet Submarine Canyon, an independent Swiss-movement watch featuring a genuine Grand Feu enamel dial—a centuries-old, highly labor-intensive technique more commonly associated with much more expensive luxury watches. I take a detailed look at how this remarkable dial is made, including the hand-engraved silver dial base, fired enamel, and solid silver chapter ring that are combined to create the watch's distinctive “submarine canyon” effect. We’ll also look at the heat-blued seconds hand, polished hands, and how the dial changes dramatically depending on the lighting. Inside is the Sellita SW200-2M Power Plus, a hand-wound Swiss movement with a 65-hour power reserve and a 28,800 bph beat rate. I compare it with the ETA Powermatic 80 and discuss why I think Sellita's approach offers an interesting compromise between power reserve and seconds-hand sweep. I'll also cover the watch's 35mm case, 10mm thickness, sapphire crystal, 50m water resistance, leather strap, wrist fit, accuracy, and what it's like to actually wear and interact with a hand-wound dress watch. The O&Hora Pictor Duet Submarine Canyon is limited to just 20 pieces and costs $2,892, so the big question is whether the craftsmanship and unique Grand Feu enamel dial justify the price. If you're interested in Grand Feu enamel watches, independent watch brands, microbrands, Swiss movements, hand-finished watch dials, mechanical watches, or affordable alternatives to traditional high-end watchmaking, this one is worth a look. #WatchReview #GrandFeuEnamel #OandHoraPictor #MechanicalWatches #SwissWatch #Watchmaking #EnamelWatch #MicrobrandWatch #Sellita #WatchCollector
O&Hora Pictor Duet Review: Is It Worth $3K?
Anson Belt & Buckle: Step up your belt game — get 2 bonus pieces FREE with the Box Set at http://ansonbelt.com/jtwkillers Looking for a G-Shock alternative that gives you the same rugged style and features without the G-Shock price tag? In this video, I’m looking at 5 Casio watches that could be considered G-Shock killers—including watches with atomic timekeeping, Tough Solar, 200M water resistance, tide graphs, and huge easy-to-read displays. Casio makes a surprising number of affordable digital watches that can go toe-to-toe with G-Shock models while costing a fraction of the price. Some of these are even more feature-packed than the G-Shocks they resemble. From the $55 Casio WV-200R with Multiband 5 atomic timekeeping to the $25 W-219H, these are some of the best cheap Casio watches you might not know about. The 5 G-Shock Killers ⌚ Casio WV-200R — Atomic timekeeping, 200M water resistance, mineral crystal, and a metal mid-case. ☀️ Casio AQS-820W — A GA-2100-inspired design with Tough Solar, world time, five alarms, and an ana-digi display. 👀 Casio AE-1600WH — A huge, highly legible digital display in a rugged tactical-style case. 💰 Casio W-219H — A $25 alternative to the DW-6900 with 50M water resistance and a surprisingly large display. 🌊 Casio WS-1700 — A G-Lide alternative with 100M water resistance, tide graph, moon phase, and dual time. Which of these is your favorite? And what other G-Shock killers should I check out next? If you're in the US, you can find all five of these watches on Amazon. I'll leave affiliate links below: 👉 Casio WV-200R https://amzn.to/4wUzT04 👉 Casio AQS-820W https://amzn.to/4cWiTPz 👉 Casio AE-1600WH https://amzn.to/3SpfQIQ 👉 Casio W-219H https://amzn.to/4c96VC2 👉 Casio WS-1700 https://amzn.to/3SjlgFf Table of Contents 00:00 5 G-Shock Killers You Need to Know 00:46 Why Casio Makes Its Own G-Shock Killers 01:35 Casio WV-200R — Atomic Timekeeping for $55 05:40 Casio AQS-820W — GA-2100 Alternative 07:58 Casio AE-1600WH — The Giant Display 10:09 Casio W-219H — $25 DW-6900 Alternative 11:28 WS-1700 - GLIDE Alternative 13:29 Which One Am I Keeping? 14:48 More G-Shock Alternatives #GShock #Casio #GShockKiller #CasioWatches #AffordableWatches #DigitalWatch #WatchCollection #WatchReview
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