Affordable NON-HOMAGE Alternatives To The Rolex Submariner, Omega Speedmaster & Breitling Navitimer

Today I look at alternatives to 3 of the most iconic watches ever made. The conditions are simple. They must NOT be homages and have their own style from brands I respect to deliver a quality alternative. With the aviation classic Breitling Navitimer, I recommend the Seiko Flighmaster and the Hamilton X-Patrol. Also worth a mention here is the Citizen Nighthawk, Promaster Sky and the Sinn 903. For the racing classic Omega Speedmaster, I recommend the Swatch Irony and the Oris Artix. Also worth checking out is the Tissot V8. And finally for the iconic Rolex Submariner my choices are the Tudor Submariners and the Tudor Pelagos. What are you favourite alternatives?

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[maximoplf]

If Tudor is affordable I'm seriously poor.

[lukestagg]

Found you a few evenings ago, now i can't stop watching your videos! Top quality content.

[fugasx]

What about the bulova moonwatch. I think is good looking and also has a good history behind the watch.

[dalahobbies]

TGV,

Glad to see it arrived in good condition. Thank you so much for the very kind words; the pleasure was mine my friend. As soon as I came across that particular piece I knew it would be a perfect addition to your collection. Thank you again for mentioning my channel and I hope you have a great rest of your week.

Best regards,
David

[sojiogungbesan]

Great videos, the simple love and lack of snobbery are really refreshing. Looking forward to new videos.

[oldvole]

Re the Omega Speedmaster: Have you come across the Bulova moonwatch? OK, it's a quartz movement, but it's an in-house movement and a million times more accurate than the Omega speedy. It comes with a carbon-fibre look strap, and also a fabric strap with leather trim. I believe the one-off watch on which it was based sold recently for about $1, 600, 000.

[seanpollard]

My personal recommendation for those on a budget around $50 are the Vostok Amphibia for a true military diver. I chose the 120512 and it has been great. For a pilot/chronograph, I went with the Casio mtp4500. Both are 40mm black dials with no dates like real tool watches. The nice thing about a slide rule is that you can turn it into a tachymetre like the speedmaster has by rotating the 36 on the outer scale over the number of seconds you measured with the chronograph on the inner scale. The speed then can be read next to the 10 on the inner scale. For example if you timed 45 seconds you would line up 36 over 45 and then read 80 next to the 10. This gives you the same functionality of a tachymeter. Thanks for the video TGV!

[rayseaman]

Casio Duro Dive watch for 45 dollars...Water proof, stylish, Very durable. MOST IMPORTANT, if it does get stolen or destroyed, it is very easy to replace. No harm done, go on with your life!

[galoisaa]

I love the use of Stelvio Cipriani's Blondy soundtrack during your intro, as well as the great watches you mentioned. Fantastic video!

[saintdave]

Just got the Tissot V8 racing green chrono, I think I'm in love.

[FernandoDaniel]

Another great watch, alternative to the Rolex Submariner, is the Casio Duro Marlin (MDV106-1A), it costs about $40.00 - $65.00 in Amazon and it has his own unique style, is 200m water resistant with a screw-down crown, screw-lock back, 44mm wide, date display, unidirectional bezel.
Great video by the way, as always. Keep up the great work.
Regards from El Salvador.

[Eleysia]

Sinn 356/358, Fortis Aviatis Flieger Pro in for Speedy, Sinn 903 for Navitimer (Since they actually own the rights to the Navitimer dial), Muhle Glashutte Promare, Seebatallion or Marinus, Sinn U2, Rado D-Star all for Submariner :) Lots to look at!

[hellotabasco]

excellent video TGV! i really liked all the non-homage alternatives that you selected! affordable and nice! thanks! keep the good work! cheers!!!

[CristianoCritico]

I got here from Aaron Marinos (alpha.m) channel and after one video I had to subscribe! Great content and infectious passion

[squidrides]

One of my favorite videos you've done so far. I admit Fortis B-42 and Oris Aquis are my favorite watches under $3, 000.

Once you go rubber, you'll never go leather.

[PhilipWing]

Something I've mentioned before, that's irritated me before were the like/dislike ratio for TGV's videos. I always thought there were too many dislikes (sometimes around 10%). I know some people have a suspicion as to why that was the case, but I'm glad that lately the ratio has gotten much better.

Great video as always, so insightful and entertaining. Keep it up man, love it!

[mr.bluenotedoobop]

that blue pelagos! I was checking one out at the mall and I love it. The fact you can pick it up for half the price of the subby and get in titanium is fantastic. Plus the clasp is genius how it stretches as you move

[onair]

For me peronally the Sinn 903 is the perfect alternative to the Nav. Ok, it doesn't really fit into the price category but it is a beautiful navigation chronometer with style and history - especially in dark/marine blue. Many greetings from Dusseldorf/Ger. Nice channel Sir! ;)

[Doze]

The Affordable NON-HOMAGE Alternative reviews are great.  Keep them coming.

[vigidriver]

I am pleased to be one of your subscribers. Because of Technical problems with YT, I've had to join many times under different names. So, I've been with you for a few years.

Stay healthy my good Friend and always stay young. May your Channel keep going strong.