7 Underrated Watch Brands Enthusiasts Should Know & Love

In this video, I'll highlight seven under-the-radar watch brands more enthusiasts should know and love at a wide variety of price points.

0:00 - Intro & Organization
1:11 - Certina
3:44 - Habring2
4:59 - Trilobe
5:56 - Glashütte Original
7:10 - Girard-Perregaux
8:28 - Armin Strom

[itsQP]

This is the definitive channel for learning about watches. The presentation, communication and analysis of Teddy B's videos really sets him apart from the rest.

[zhicaofang]

SO Glad to see Certina finally getting a mention! I own two Certina watches and I absoluely love the value at their prices. I believe Certina to be the best offerings at around the $500-$1000 range, comparable with Mido but with a more casual vibe and sports oriented line of products. Too bad they seem to have discontinued a specific line of DS Podium quartz watch that offers chronograph and GMT in the same dial (which I own), but you can still get one of those if you search hard enough online.

[chrispy]

ABOUT TIME you recognized You need to do a whole episode on Certina!

[celticsftw]

So happy to see Armin Strom get some recognition and appreciation here!

[complicatedtime]

Richard Habring’s contributions deserve the attention. Great work. Habring(2) outstanding collection of horology.

[Roy.Visser]

Saw the title and just knew Certina had to be in this, absolutly adore my SuperPH 500m and my DS Action Diver. The first because of it's heritage, the latter because in the line of work I do watches get abused through intense heat, heavy hits and all kinds of oils. Owned it for many years now and runs as good as it was brand new. Might be upgrading my work watch to the 38mm, but havent had a reason to do so since it just works so well. Bracelet and it's extension just works a treat and I have a genuine love for the brand because of this ruggedness, history, but also because of the incredible value for money.

[milanchristi]

More like this would be great! I'm already a Certina fan but the detailed information about those not-well-known brands was fascinating and enlightening! Thanks!

[michaelcollins]

Glashutte Original has some fantastic models in their lineup. Very classy.

[jolier]

Teddy, I would like to see you do some interviews with the owners of some American microbrand companies, like Detroit Watch Company, Weiss Watch Company, and Vortic Watches like you did with RGM Watches. It seems the last 10 years have been the beginnings of an American watch manufacturing renaissance movement. These brands are definitely underrated, and it would be interesting to see you use your platform to draw attention to these companies and what their goal is, instead of, like you said, always focusing the discussion on "the same 5 to 10 watch companies" (I.e. Rolex, Patek, Audemars, Vacheron, Omega, Seiko, Nomos, Longines, Hamilton, Tudor, etc.)

[lilorre]

Thank you for having Certina on this list. Truly amazing timepieces!

[eo]

Thanks, teddy,
I like how you inform and appreciate the watch brands across all price and style ranges without being biased toward any particular brand.

Best of luck.❤️

[jameshoward]

Habring is crazily under appreciated. Simply phenomenal watches!

[welcomewrist]

Great list. I'm a big fan of Glashutte Original and I'm aiming to own a SeaQ in the future.

[samuelhausmann]

I’m a big fan of Certina, especially the Powermatic 80 s

[Hnair]

I thought you would start off with Breguet…but this was something else. Great content Teddy 🙏

[NumairAidroos]

Exceptional content @teddy balddasarre. After 2 years, you've shown a strong side of affordable luxury watches. Trilobe and Habring are gems for the price.

[petergonzi]

Once again you’ve nailed this video Teddy! The Certina watches are amazing & love the Royal Australian Navy heritage!

[bart_d]

I was wondering if you'll mention Certina, and I was happy to see it here! Great brand, great watches. It definitely needs more love from the watch community.

[Freelancertehwin]

Armin Strom also does work for other companies. Christopher Ward, for example, has consulted with them a few times at least, including on the recent Bel Canto. They're a good citizen in the watch making sphere by the sounds.

[sla]

Currently have a Certina DS action on my wrist, and absolutely love it. Great quality watch and massively overlooked