13 Underrated Chronographs From Attainable To Luxury

In this video, I share some chronographs I will argue are underrated for one reason or another. We'll look at a wide variety of brands and all price points. What chronographs would you call underrated?

Watches Featured:

Videos Mentioned:

0:00 - Intro & Organization
2:03 - Nivada Grenchen
3:40 - Hanhart
5:27 - Seiko
7:31 - Longines
9:30 - Hamilton
10:54 - Sinn
12:08 - Breitling
14:18 - JLC
15:12 - OMEGA
16:44 - Glashütte Original
18:03 - Zenith
19:59 - Hermès
21:40 - A. Lange & Söhne

[masoncusack]

Yessss! I have the Longines Record Heritage Chrono and agree it is one of the most beautiful chronograph executions in recent years. The pride and joy of my collection.

[paulovinicius]

Congrats Teddy on becoming a Grand Seiko retailer! I really like how humbly and elegantly you present your videos. You deserve success!

[jmccanim]

Congrats on the GS update!

I also appreciate the love for the Longines Record Chrono. It's my first luxury watch and it really sings with the brown leather strap. Having said that, I quite enjoy that it has flown under the radar.

[NotThatOneThisOne]

Slightly obsessed by that Glashutte. Beautiful, easily combining dress smartness with sportiness. Grail watch that one.

[AlienApe.]

Hi Teddy, can we get a full review of the Longines Record Chornograph featured? Not much out there regarding it since it was released in this format. Ty!

[introvertswag]

Being an AD for GS must be a dream come true! Congratulations Teddy! I know where I'll be buying my first GS in the future.

[dennishudnall]

Congrats on becoming a Grand Seiko AD!!! Amazing and beautiful pieces in that line but they are out of my reach for affordability and will never see one in my collection.

[Jtjustintimberlake]

Congratulations on Grand Seiko. Well deserved (surprised it took you this long :)). I would have thought you would have the Tudor Chronograph on this list, based on the B01 movement and price point.

[LucificNight]

Congrats on becoming a GS AD, Teddy!

Out of the 13, think my favourites were the Longines Record Chronograph and the Breitling Premier B15 Duograph. And is that the first time you've features a Hermès in these lists?

[Nuclear__HS]

As an owner of BOTH the BigEye and the Record Chronograph from Longines, seriously folks -- If you're even considering being on the fence, look closer, try one on if you can. You might not love both, but I'd be very surprised if you didn't love either!

[jmso]

Agree on the Breitling Duograph! Also, not many people give people Breitling as a watchmaker credit for developing the first two-pusher wrist chronograph that the vast majority of modern chronos use

[kyleweber]

Congrats on Grand Seiko!!!! Really happy for you, may you continue to

[coolti]

I have and love the 39mm Seiko Speedtimer on a NATO strap. Excellent piece. I NEVER see/hear this piece talked about but I love my Phylida Chronograph Mechanical. It's an obvious Speedy homage but has a display caseback with the Seagull ST19 handwind mechanical. I LOVE this watch; it's a stunner, super accurate and unbelievable quality for $200. The bright white pencil hands and the recessed sub-dials scratch the itch for me as I'm saving for a real Speedy. Microbrands like Lorier use the ST19 for their mechanical watches and you've reviewed the Seagull 1963 many times. Maybe the Phylida is worth a look? There...I said it! Oh...and congrats on becoming a GS AD!

[arrakis]

Been watching your videos since March of this year and love the videos, what I'm finding is you usually talk about the same brands over and over and never mention any of the other great brands out there. I would love to hear your input on Raymond Weil and other brands like this.

[konadora]

congrats Teddy on finally being a GS dealer! a long time coming! i still remember your amazing video on how spring drive works.

[watchthebule]

Huge congrats Teddy, huge well-deserved recognition that is long overdue!

[watchnerds]

9:10 agreed that it is very underrated, and almost no one talk about that watch. But Teddy, you know what other chronograph that are underrated by them? The Longines Tuxedo Chronograph, a breathtaking example of excellence being written off by their new releases each months, which I think applies to both of them that no one talk about them (record chrono and tuxedo chrono) enough.

[LauraKnotek]

Longines is underrated in general. They have such an historical legacy, but their current collections are not at all old-fashioned. I love what they're doing and have their Master Collection Chrono Moonphase 40mm on the alligator strap, the 39mm Spirit Zulu Time green bezel/anthracite dial, and the 39mm anthracite dial Legend Dial. These watches are all beautiful, accurate, and great values for the money.

[JCDofNYC]

Congrats on being named a GS AD. Well done. You have every right to be proud of your accomplishments. I recall your earlier, less polished efforts. Even though your production quality has improved, your passion for watches remains pure. Don't rest on your laurels, my friend!

[michaelsr]

Great experience purchasing my Seiko Prospex SSC813 from Teddy Baldassarre. I’ll be visiting the site soon to check out the GS brand. Congrats on becoming an AD for GS!