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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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Yema is one of the few affordable watch brands actively trying to bring watchmaking back to France — with French assembly, local manufacturing partnerships, and even genuine in-house mechanical movements. In this video, I compare two very similar integrated bracelet sports watches from Yema that sit at very different price points: Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds – $2,490 Yema Urban Traveler – $1,090 Available from: https://yema.com Both watches share a similar Gerald Genta-inspired integrated sports watch design, but the differences go far beyond price alone. The Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds features Yema’s ultra-thin CMM.20 micro-rotor manufacture movement with a 70 hour power reserve, while the Urban Traveler uses the reliable Swiss Sellita SW200 automatic movement. In this review I cover: Yema’s push toward French watchmaking and local production The CMM.20 in-house micro rotor movement Wristmaster vs Urban Traveler differences Bracelet comfort and clasp design Dial and finishing quality Whether the premium Wristmaster is worth the extra money How these compare to watches like the Tissot PRX Which Yema makes the better value If you’re interested in integrated bracelet sports watches, French watches, micro rotor movements, or alternatives to the PRX, this comparison should help you decide which Yema is right for you. #Yema #FrenchWatches #Wristmaster #IntegratedBracelet #MicroRotor #LuxuryWatches #AffordableWatches #TissotPRX #WatchReview #JustTheWatch
Yema’s Affordable Grail Watches? Wristmaster vs Urban Traveler
Microbrand Monthly – April Edition | 4 Unique Watches (Tide Tracker, Moonphase, Aventurine Diver & Dress Watch) Get the Vero Tide Tracker (Affiliate): https://verowatch.pxf.io/RGekWv This month’s Microbrand Monthly features four very different watches—from a rugged field-style watch with a mechanical tide tracker, to a refined Dutch dress piece, a surprisingly accurate moonphase, and an affordable aventurine diver. We’ve got a wide range of styles, complications, and price points here—so there should be something for just about everyone. Big thanks to Bob (@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces ) for joining me again—be sure to check out his channel as well! Featured Watches Vero x Realtree Tide Tracker (https://vero-watch.com) – Automatic field-style watch with a unique 14-day mechanical tide complication Saro Signature (https://serowatchcompany.com) – Dutch microbrand dress watch with engraved Breguet numerals and heat-blued hands Agelocer Panoramic Moonphase (https://www.agelocerwatch.com/)– Affordable moonphase with impressive 4-year accuracy Bromier Rocks “City Lights” Aventurine Diver (https://www.bramier.com) – Modern dive watch with a stunning aventurine dial Some watches featured were provided for review, others were loaned. Table of Contents 00:00 Intro 01:00 Vero x Realtree Tide Tracker 06:05 Sero Signature Dress Watch 09:05 Agelocer Moonphase (with Bob) 11:40 Bramier Rocks Aventurine Diver 14:10 Wrap-up
A Mechanical Tide Tracker?! 4 Microbrand Watches That Stand Out
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Yema is one of the few affordable watch brands actively trying to bring watchmaking back to France — with French assembly, local manufacturing partnerships, and even genuine in-house mechanical movements. In this video, I compare two very similar integrated bracelet sports watches from Yema that sit at very different price points: Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds – $2,490 Yema Urban Traveler – $1,090 Available from: https://yema.com Both watches share a similar Gerald Genta-inspired integrated sports watch design, but the differences go far beyond price alone. The Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds features Yema’s ultra-thin CMM.20 micro-rotor manufacture movement with a 70 hour power reserve, while the Urban Traveler uses the reliable Swiss Sellita SW200 automatic movement. In this review I cover: Yema’s push toward French watchmaking and local production The CMM.20 in-house micro rotor movement Wristmaster vs Urban Traveler differences Bracelet comfort and clasp design Dial and finishing quality Whether the premium Wristmaster is worth the extra money How these compare to watches like the Tissot PRX Which Yema makes the better value If you’re interested in integrated bracelet sports watches, French watches, micro rotor movements, or alternatives to the PRX, this comparison should help you decide which Yema is right for you. #Yema #FrenchWatches #Wristmaster #IntegratedBracelet #MicroRotor #LuxuryWatches #AffordableWatches #TissotPRX #WatchReview #JustTheWatch
Yema’s Affordable Grail Watches? Wristmaster vs Urban Traveler
Microbrand Monthly – April Edition | 4 Unique Watches (Tide Tracker, Moonphase, Aventurine Diver & Dress Watch) Get the Vero Tide Tracker (Affiliate): https://verowatch.pxf.io/RGekWv This month’s Microbrand Monthly features four very different watches—from a rugged field-style watch with a mechanical tide tracker, to a refined Dutch dress piece, a surprisingly accurate moonphase, and an affordable aventurine diver. We’ve got a wide range of styles, complications, and price points here—so there should be something for just about everyone. Big thanks to Bob (@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces ) for joining me again—be sure to check out his channel as well! Featured Watches Vero x Realtree Tide Tracker (https://vero-watch.com) – Automatic field-style watch with a unique 14-day mechanical tide complication Saro Signature (https://serowatchcompany.com) – Dutch microbrand dress watch with engraved Breguet numerals and heat-blued hands Agelocer Panoramic Moonphase (https://www.agelocerwatch.com/)– Affordable moonphase with impressive 4-year accuracy Bromier Rocks “City Lights” Aventurine Diver (https://www.bramier.com) – Modern dive watch with a stunning aventurine dial Some watches featured were provided for review, others were loaned. Table of Contents 00:00 Intro 01:00 Vero x Realtree Tide Tracker 06:05 Sero Signature Dress Watch 09:05 Agelocer Moonphase (with Bob) 11:40 Bramier Rocks Aventurine Diver 14:10 Wrap-up
A Mechanical Tide Tracker?! 4 Microbrand Watches That Stand Out
Anson Belt & Buckle: Step up your belt game — get 2 bonus pieces FREE with the Box Set at http://ansonbelt.com/jtwlarger If you’ve got bigger wrists, the Casio F91W might not be the best fit. It’s one of the most popular watches ever made—but it can wear too small on average to large wrists. In this video, I go over 5 of the best Casio F91W alternatives that keep the same lightweight, simple, everyday usability—just with better size, proportions, and readability. All of these are affordable, digital Casios that work as true everyday watches without going full G-Shock. Watches Featured (Affiliate Links) AE-1300: https://amzn.to/4vY0t9h AE-1200:https://amzn.to/42sSXW9 W-96:https://amzn.to/4mLCy8A W-800h: https://amzn.to/42sHA0m W-217h: https://amzn.to/4e4TkgR B650wb (All Black with metal bracelet): https://amzn.to/3QvL3ZB f-91w: https://amzn.to/4d4d5UB What you’ll learn: Why the F91W wears small on bigger wrists What to look for in a better alternative The best budget Casio digital watches that wear larger Get T-Shirts and hoodies from my store! https://shop.justthewatch.com 0:00 The f91-w is too small 1:08 1. w-221h 6:01 2. AE-1300wh 9:30 3. w-96h 12:00 4. w-800 13:44 5. w-217h
F-91W Too Small? Buy These Instead
Is this the best alternative to the Rolex GMT-Master II? The Ginault Silent Service Trans-Atlantic is a US-made microbrand GMT that comes shockingly close to Rolex's level of quality at a fraction of hte price—but does it actually deliver? In this review, I break down the design, build quality, movement, and real-world usability of this “Pepsi” GMT to see how close it really gets. From its slim 10mm case and 300m water resistance to the regulated Sellita SW330-2 movement, this watch aims to compete with luxury heavyweights while fixing some of Rolex’s most common complaints. But it’s not perfect—especially when it comes to that GMT hand. If you’re looking for the best Rolex alternative, a high-end microbrand watch, or a Pepsi GMT under $2,000, this might be one to consider. Pre-Order: https://ginault.com/ Get a Just the Watch T: https://shop.justthewatch.com Chapters: 00:00 – 10% Price, 90% Rolex? 00:32 – The Origin of the GMT Master 01:21 – Homage vs Knockoff 02:14 – First Impressions & Background 03:05 – Design & Rolex Inspirations 04:50 – Size, Proportions & Wearability 05:38 – Build Quality & US Manufacturing 06:44 – How Is It So Thin? (10mm / 300m) 08:13 – Bezel, Crown & Bracelet 09:20 – Movement: Sellita SW330-2 10:21 – Accuracy & Regulation 11:04 – What’s Wrong With It? 11:48 – GMT Hand Issues (Legibility) 13:32 – Final Verdict
10% of the Price… 90% of a Rolex GMT‑Master II?
This video is sponsored by Into the AM, check out their up to 60% off Site Wide Sale: https://intotheam.com/JTW If you're trying to figure out the best watches from $100 to $1000, this guide breaks down exactly what you get at every price point—and what you should avoid. In this video, I walk through the complete watch buying guide from budget to entry-level enthusiast pieces, covering materials, movements, brands, and value so you can choose the best watch for your money. Whether you're looking for your first automatic watch, a daily wear piece, or a high-quality enthusiast watch under $1000, this video will help you make a smarter decision. ⌚ Featured Watches & Links $100 Range Watches Featured in this video (Affiliate links) Casio MDV-107 (Bracelet): https://amzn.to/4qpc8KQ Casio MDV-106 (Strap): https://amzn.to/49oCYwH Timex Waterbury: https://amzn.to/4aYDnqZ Invicta Pro Diver: https://amzn.to/49XAPZ2 Steeldive SD1944 https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4e3MTmP Addieddive AS2030: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4CWnuWT Miltado: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4BDXVSr $250 Range (Entry-Level Automatics) Seiko 5 Sports (SRPE57) → https://amzn.to/4lTSZiQ Orient Maestro→ https://amzn.to/4lRydQV Orient Mako III: https://amzn.to/40Uk5wK Timex Marlin Jet → https://amzn.to/4c4Oyym Casio EFK-100 → https://amzn.to/4uS5QpK $400 Range (Best Value Sweet Spot) Citizen Tsuyosa → https://amzn.to/4bVrwZI Seiko"Shogurai" → https://amzn.to/4bLAatn $500–$700 Range (Microbrand Sweet Spot) Bulova Lunar Pilot: https://amzn.to/4bS1vub Seiko Alpinist: https://amzn.to/4c6Fx7R Laco Augsuburg: https://whatawatch.es/portfolio/?idx=15 $800–$1000 Range (Entry-Level Enthusiast) Yema Urban Traveller → https://yema.com/products/yema-urban-traveller-ywtr25-fms Hamilton Khaki Pilot Day-Date → https://amzn.to/4rZ2deV 🧠 What You’ll Learn What to expect at each watch price point Quartz vs automatic movements (and what matters) Sapphire vs mineral crystal (and when it matters) The truth about homage watches Best brands for budget, microbrand, and Swiss watches How to avoid low-quality watches under $100 👍 Support the Channel If this helped you, consider: Liking the video 👍 Subscribing for more watch content Dropping a comment with your favorite price range ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 Watch Buying Guide Overview ($100–$1000) 1:01 Watches Around $100 – What to Look For 4:41 Watches Around $250 – Entry-Level Automatics 7:44 Watches Around $400 – The Sweet Spot 10:30 Watches $500–$700 – Microbrand Sweet Spot 12:52 Watches $800–$1000 – Entry-Level Enthusiast 15:30 Final Thoughts
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Anson Belt & Buckle: Step up your belt game — get 2 bonus pieces FREE with the Box Set at http://ansonbelt.com/jtwstop The Casio F‑91W is the most famous digital watch ever made. It’s been in production for nearly 40 years and has sold millions of units worldwide. But in 2026, is it still the best cheap digital watch you can buy? Get a JTW Hoodie! https://shop.justthewatch.com GET THE WATCHES FEATURED (Amazon Affiliates Links) F-91w: https://amzn.to/4bmCQ0u Gold F-91w: https://amzn.to/47soE4U F105w: https://amzn.to/3NCJTu3 F201w: https://amzn.to/4lyZKGO LF30w: https://amzn.to/4upddVH LF20w: https://amzn.to/4dl2AwI B640: https://amzn.to/46YLh0E W217h: https://amzn.to/4saLAOj A700w: https://amzn.to/4cMDwPa In this video, I break down 5 better alternatives to the Casio F-91W, plus a couple of bonus honorable mentions. While the F-91W has become a cultural icon thanks to its simplicity, durability, and nostalgia, it also has some real drawbacks—like a weak backlight, minimal features, and a size that doesn’t work for every wrist. The good news is that Casio has spent decades improving on the F-91W, and many of those improvements exist in other affordable models that cost about the same price (or only slightly more). If you like the classic F-91W style but want better features, better backlighting, more functionality, or a better fit, these watches might be the perfect upgrade. Featured watches include the Casio F‑105W, Casio W‑59, Casio F‑201W, Casio LF‑30W, and Casio W‑217H, along with honorable mentions like the Casio B640W and Casio A700W. Whether you’re a Casio collector, looking for a durable everyday watch, or just want the best cheap digital watch under $50, this list has you covered. Chapters 0:00 Why the Casio F-91W Kind of Sucks (But Everyone Loves It) 2:26 Casio F-105W – The Simple Upgrade 5:53 Casio W-59 – More Water Resistance 7:55 Casio F-201W – Massive Feature Upgrade 10:37 Casio LF-30W – The Modern Option 13:19 Honorable Mention: Casio B640W 14:47 Honorable Mention: Casio A700W 16:11 Casio W-217H – The Best F-91W Alternative 18:10 Final Thoughts
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