AFFORDABLE WATCH BRAND TIER LIST (My Sub-$200 Rankings)

In this video, I compile my affordable watch brand tier list under $250 USD. I rate brands like Casio, Citizen, Fossil, MVMT, Vincero, Timex, Orient, Fossil, Filippo Loreti, Invicta, AliExpress, Seiko and more.

#greatbanter

Ben's Watch Club tends to cover affordable watches like Seiko, Timex, Casio, Citizen, MVMT, Vincero, Bulova, Orient, Hamilton, and more. We rarely feature luxury watches like Rolex, Patek Philippe, Breitling, Tag Heuer, Tudor, Grand Seiko, Cartier, Omega, Audemars Piguet, or Hublot due to their price.

[BensWatchClub]

For those wondering...yes the Filippo finally arrived 😂😂 stay tuned for that video!

[jancovanderwesthuizen]

That’s a clickbait thumbnail if I’ve ever seen one 😂 I came here fuming

[frstakn]

I got so triggered when i saw Casio D Tier in the thumbnail

[nicolasdiazpavez]

Citizen, Orient, Seiko, G-Shock and Lorus should be a solid S. The japanese brands are so competitive in the quality items.

[ΠαῦλοςΠαυλίδης-χθ]

Orient, Seiko, Citizen, Casio are all s tier for god's sake!

[jmsantiago]

I disagree with Citizen at B tier. I can understand they barely have any offerings for smaller wrists but their eco-drive movement will outlive you and it will keep perfect time.
Great vid btw

[mytuberforyou]

Citizen and Seiko need to go up to "S". They both do a fantanstic job within the quartz chronograph sector with many sub $200 offerings that look nice and are extremely reliable, and Seiko's NH35/36 is practically the foundation of the budget automatic market.

[Andrew-J]

Citizen is not on the same level as Invicta, Timex or Nixon! :) Citizen is way better and deserves an A. ;)

[ChintanPandya]

Citizen is definitely on par with Seiko, Casio and all. Being from India i have an, added respect for them, as they help build the first indigenous watch company in India called HMT, in 1961. HMT made very high quality mechanical and quartz watches. Mechanical watches were based on citizens parashock design. HMTs calibre 0231 is fabled for it's robustness. These watches keep on running! I have my grandfather's 50 year-old HMT mechanical watch and it still works flawlessly!

[olivermj]

Ben: Dropping Seiko because they don't advertise
Also Ben: Dropping Vincero for advertising

[Furniture]

Citizen should be higher in my experience, the Eco-Drive is a tank of a movement.

[ExterminatorElite]

I appreciate that if you go for something like a Seiko or Orient, it can look impressive to most untrained eyes, but it can even get the nod of approval from those who know their watches, unlike the heavily-marketed fashion watch brands.

[Retire-pyyk]

citizen should be in class, A ... it is definitely better than NIXON and others...

[Hashkatina]

Not bad on the ranking. However, Seiko is "S". They are one of the most important watch companies of all time and offer a wide variety of choices for all budgets. No question on Casio as the best bang for the buck. Cheers!

[TheDrExaviouse]

My first watch as an adult was a Fossil. I really enjoyed it and it was quality enough to be happy for 4 years with no other watch, but i have moved on. Watches at just a slightly higher price are a big leap in quality.

[LoKi]

Seiko should be in S, tons of history, still a full in house movement and watch. And a full range within their company from 100 to 100k.

[Tonofbrickz]

This guy ranked invicta up there with Citizen As you Brits say “ are you daft?!”.

[amiridham]

S tier
1. Seiko
2. Casio/G-Shock
3. Orient
4. Citizen
A tier
1. Timex
2. Vostok
3. Rotary
B tier
1. Fossil
2. Skagen
3. Invicta
C tier
1. Tommy Hilfiger
2. Swatch
D tier
1. Daniel Wellington
Never try the other brands, but this is my personal opinion

[nothingbutsomething]

I personally feel offended about Citizen, I've had a citizen watch since I was extremely young and it has stuck with me for a long time. I'd say probably A tier at least, definitely miles above Invictia

[mortarsquad]

Dude why you gotta do citizen like that :(