Best Watches Under $100! (2023)

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[sog]

My Duro’s second hand hits the markers perfectly. I got it for $36 on Amazon. I also got a multi band, solar g shock at Wal Mart for $25. It was on clearance.

[edwardsorensen]

Recommend
1) The 1953 Pro Diver by Invicta
2) Timex Waterbury Traditional day-date automatic 40 mm or 42 mm
3) Casio G-Shock 5600
4) Seiko 5 SNK 795

All great watches which are part of my own collection.

[Plexcom]

You can absolutely do anything with a G Shock. My dog has been wearing a DW-6900 since September. It's attached to her collar. Recently I washed her collar. I chucked it complete with watch in with some work clothes. It went through the heavy duty hot wash cycle, then a fast spin, then the heavy duty hot rinse cycle, and then another fast spin. Watch and collar came out clean and perfect. So yes, G Shocks are fantastic. Also got my GWG-1000 Mudmaster three years ago today. That's what got me going in this silly hobby. Nice video. Thanks.

[GregGanem]

I recently purchased a Bertucci A1S 36mm for $100 and absolutely love it!!! Good one to add to the list 😊. Also, you can’t forget the Casio DW5600-1V as well. Just picked up one of those at Walmart for $48 as well.

[estradaarmory]

99% of the people do not care what you have on your wrist. If you are buying expensive things just to impress others, you are doing it wrong.

[eundoparkmusic]

I would actually do two Orients... A Mako 3 for your diver/sports/everyday, and a Bambino for your dress watch. That puts you at about $400...and then a gshock dw5600 for beater/travel watch and you still have enough money to buy a Casio Ae1200 just cause

[KNM]

I have an affordable 3 watch collection:
Casio GA 800 - a daily beater.
Casio AW 500 "Tokyo music nights", a reissue of the first analog G shock.
Orient flight
Two G shocks and one automatic... I don't have a dedicated dresswatch atm

[larryknicks]

Suggestion for another G-Shock would be some of the solar variants. They may be a smidge over $100, but IMO solar is a huge upgrade for any G-Shock!

[PAN-kmqk]

Great choices 😄👍
My under $500 collection would include:

1. A G-Shock (indeed a separate category 😅 …. digital Quartz):
G-5600UE-1JF for $99.99 🇯🇵

2. A Sport/Field watch (automatic):
Swatch CONFIDENCE 51 for $240.00 🇨🇭

3. A modern dress watch (automatic):
SEA-GULL 2023 Seagull Business Watch (819.12.6075) for $94.50 🇨🇳

4. A diver-style watch (analog Quartz):
CASIO MRW-200H for $29.95 🇯🇵

TOTAL: $464.35 😅 ……

So I can throw in a
Timex Unisex Weekender 38mm for $34.99 🇺🇸

….. New TOTAL: $499.34 😂😂😂😂

[JasonTheWatchGuy]

I tuned in expecting the same picks you see on every one of these lists but instead some really excellent choices...Well done sir

[jdiluigi]

How did it take me this many episodes from this camera angle to realize the clock on the wall isn't running. I guess you're just THAT captivating.😁

[kheldaur]

I´d add a field watch, something from Bertucci or Timex would be great

[BrianSinai]

Great video, Jory. There's great value to be had as this list demonstrates...and searching for hidden gems is great fun as well :)

[regorschneid]

A month later, looking at the Timex Q 38mm it's price is generally well over $200 today. I have 2 Duro, a blue and a black. Put a Casio Duro bracelet on the blue, not so good. But on the Black, a Long Island Watch bracelet makes it a most comfortable watch to wear. I know, the bracelet cost more than the watch, but I really like the Black dial Duro. By the way, both Duro's second hands index like crap and perhaps, if it ever bothers me I'll have the second hands removed. :)

[mu.zen]

my pick for below 100$
Casio EFV 100D 2AV
the real casioak

[mellow-jello]

1 G-Shock, 1 Orient/Seiko dress watch, 1 Casio Duro, and save the money from the two remaining watches for straps, and bracelets. The perfect combo.

[turnbasedtoddy]

Where did you find a new Timex Marlin for $94. I’ll buy one right now! Also all quartz watches don’t hit the markers so I always think that’s not fair to even list that as a negative unless it’s like a grand Seiko quartz or something.

[topx]

I bought timex falcon eye for 60 dollars in sale, and people love that watch got so many compliments on that watch .

[andromedagodit]

Great video Jory. Thanks for sharing the gems n then some.

Just Lourve that enjoyment you had when you shared those great watches... 😁

I tend to look for mine in the preloved (but still almost mint) market:

Casio Duro witha Bond Nato - 20 bucks
Seiko SNXS73 witha aftermarket oyster bracelet - 80 bucks
Orient Commuter Teal Dial with Golden Gold - 80 bucks
Seiko SNK381 - 90 bucks
Tisell Explorer Automatic 39mm watch - 100 bucks
Casio MTP-100 (New witha Sapphire Crystal) - 65 bucks
Orient Mako 2 - 100 bucks

Total = 535 bucks.

Okieeee... I'm 35 bucks over the budget but hey, I digress... 😁

Great watches needn't come with even Greater price tags. 😁

[zedhiro]

I might suggest the timex expedition for everyday watch, the bronze case looks great with a leather nato. Got it at Wally World for ~$40.
Dress: Seiko 7N 43 (I got mine at an estate sale for under well under $100.)
Dive: Duro seems to be working for me $40 Amazon.