The Best Automatic Watches Under $500 (2020)

The deeper I get in watches, the more I tend to appreciate watches at affordable prices. There are no doubt more bad watches than good being sold under $500, but in this video, we look at some of the best automatic watches that you can buy for under $500.

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[dennismiller]

I am 72 and just started a new hobby of watches. I just can't get enough of these videos. I learn so much in such a short time.

[eredris]

Timestamp fur watches!

- Divers -
Seiko SRPC91 'Turtle': 1:44
Timex Navi XL: 2:57
Orient Kamasu: 4:09
Vostok Amphibia 120486: 5:32

- Dress -
Seiko SARY055: 6:52
Orient Bambino v4: 7:44
Seiko Presage SRPD37 8:39

- Field/Pilot/Everyday -
Nodus Sector Field: 9:43
Marathon General Purpose Mechanical: 11:09
Laco Augsburg: 12:48
Baltic HMS002: 13:27
Timex Day/Date Marlin: 14:24
Seiko 5 SRPE53K1: 15:14
Orient Maestro: 16:23
>$500
Hamilton Khaki Field Auto 38mm: 17:25
Tissot Visodate Heritage: 17:41

Thanks fur the great content!

[benoitc.]

I truly love how "not snob" your YouTube channel is. I lot of us would love to have a great luxury watch collection, but can't afford it (even though we like to watch the videos and dream about it). You dont mind talking about Casio, Orient, Seiko, etc. Kudos to you. Keep the good work.

[MasterBaker]

Probably one of the best watch review channels on YouTube. I am, however, concerned by the number of watches that I now want to buy.

[freshparadigm]

This guy even gave us the courtesy of including the "lug to lug" measurement. Something even retailers and watch sellers don't bother to do most times. This measurement is just as crucial as diameter in my opinion.

[jackstadler]

I am soo happy he put the Tissot Visodate in at the end, this was my first watch as an 18th birthday present. I love the heritage design behind the watch.

[tomascacko]

I gifted that exact Bambino to my brother as his first mechanical watch and God, it's beautiful. That navy blue sunburst dial is stunning. Maybe little bit bigger but he was used to even bigger watches so actualy it's a nice step down for him :D

[guzzijack]

Brilliant no nonsense presentation. You cover a lot of ground in a short amount of time while still keeping it on a personal one-to-one basis.

[RedwoodAggie]

Teddy, thanks for thinking of us bigger wristed people, and including 40-42mm sized offerings too. I also appreciate you still covering the entry level automatics for those that are likely just getting into watches, or just don't have the budgets some of us wish we had (or can get buy off on from our significant others hah!). I would be curious to see a future video covering trends you're seeing as far as styles/sizes/colors of watches after you've been selling all these watches a bit longer. Even a blog post would be interesting, if that fits better.

[istvantoth]

Great topic Teddy, especially in these days.. Some folks have less benjies these days..

[Larnilo]

I own the green and the red Orient Kamasu. Absolutely love them! Fantastic value.

[nicholass]

There’s something to be said about affordable pieces and the value they bring, should you find a good one. Nice video

[EfieldHfield_]

I like that Timex with green dial. Very nice.

[chen_alexander]

my boy ted BACK with another banger. that green timex day date is sooo good

[rexdriver]

By far the best watch channel on YouTube. Practical, honest, educational videos.

[Justin-mlid]

The seiko 5 looks so nice. I got the divers style but now I also like the everyday version haha. Great video, Ted!

[bohg]

Every time I watch Teddy’s YouTube videos, I learn something new about watches. Really interesting. Will definitely help me when I buy my first automatic watch.

[biganttalks]

I'm just getting into watches this month which has focused my ambitions & your videos have really helped. I'm looking to buy my first watch (Orient Pilot) Blessings form the UK🇬🇧

[piffpete]

I couldn’t justify paying $500 for a watch without a sapphire. It costs these companies nothing, if I can get one for around $20-$30 I can only imagine what they pay wholesale.

[altamashkhateeb]

Amazing compilation and information provided to make a perfect decision
Also makes a reference point for a gift list for the holiday season
Keep up the great work