Affordable integrated watches?
I’m relatively new to the whole watch scene and I currently have about 7 watches - right now I’m thinking of adding a mew watch with an integrated bracelet since I love the likes of ap and patek like many others however i’m struggling to find affordable alternatives. The tissot prx is the only one that stands out or maybe even the christopher ward twelve but the twelve is out of my current price range and I would like something different to the prx. If anyone has any suggestions that would be helpful.
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Thank you i’ll have a look
PRX Auto 35mm
Casio EFB-108D-7AV
Casio EFB-108D-7AV
I saw this and was tempted since I already have a edifice and the quality is great - just concerned about how big the face is since I have a small wrist
Citizen 8 series gmts are coming out
Might be worth a look.
I saw this and was tempted since I already have a edifice and the quality is great - just concerned about how big the face is since I have a small wrist
Then it might be a no go for you. I’m a 7.5” and it’s decently big. Oh, well. Happy hunting!
What's your limit?
Have you considered the Dumoreau DM01?
I believe the DM01 is sold out, but you can find a couple on Chrono24 for just under $700.
It's a fantastic watch...
Brand: Dumoreau
Model: DM01
Model Number: DM01
Movement Type: Automatic
Movement Engine: Miyota 9039
Power Reserve: 42 hours
Case Size: 38.6mm
Case Thickness: 10.4mm
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Crystal: Sapphire
Luminescence: Hands and Markers
Bezel/Material: Fixed Stainless Steel
Crown: Screw Down
Water Resistance: 100M / 330FT
Band: Stainless Steel Bracelet w/Butterfly Clasp
Band Width: 22.7mm
Original Price: $395
Another alternative is the Ninety Four Successor 2 at only $430...
https://www.ninefourwatches.com/collections/successor-2
Brand: Nine Four Watches
Model: Successor 2
Model Number: Ice Blue
Movement Type: Automatic
Movement Engine: Miyota 9039
Power Reserve: 42 hours
Case Size: 40mm
Case Thickness: 10mm
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Crystal: Domed Sapphire
Luminescence: Hands and Markers
Bezel/Material: Fixed Stainless Steel
Crown: Push/Pull
Water Resistance: 100M / 330FT
Band: Stainless Steel Bracelet
Band Width: 20mm
Price: $429
I got this microbrand watch for $130:
Citizen 8 series gmts are coming out
Might be worth a look.
I like the pepsi dial i’ll definitely put that on my list thanks!
What's your limit?
Definitely under 1k - cheapest it can be the better
Casio EFB-108D-7AV
And that thing is uber comfortable
Another alternative is the Ninety Four Successor 2 at only $430...
https://www.ninefourwatches.com/collections/successor-2
Brand: Nine Four Watches
Model: Successor 2
Model Number: Ice Blue
Movement Type: Automatic
Movement Engine: Miyota 9039
Power Reserve: 42 hours
Case Size: 40mm
Case Thickness: 10mm
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Crystal: Domed Sapphire
Luminescence: Hands and Markers
Bezel/Material: Fixed Stainless Steel
Crown: Push/Pull
Water Resistance: 100M / 330FT
Band: Stainless Steel Bracelet
Band Width: 20mm
Price: $429
I love the dial and the price is a little better then the dumoreau - both great suggestions thank you i’ll have a look (the specifications help a lot 🙏)
I got this microbrand watch for $130:
Have you noticed any problems with it so far? I’ve never bought a watch from microbrands so I have no experience with them however the price for that is incredible and its exactly what i’m looking for
I can understand you want something different than the PRX, there are so many around. I normally don't buy the most popular watches for that reason, but I have a PRX P80, my reasoning being that in my estimation, backed up by virtually every YTI, the Tissot could easily have sold for double its price, the overall quality and detail being incredible and nearly impossible to find at the current price. Fed even went so far as to say that you could triple the price and put Longines' name on it (he's been critical of Longines less expensive pieces in the past). It depends on what you value in your selection; not everyone cares about the finishing and the details. Of course, in the real world, how likely are you to run into someone else with the same watch, unless, of course, it's an Apple Wart.🙄
Look at the Maen Manhattan 37.
I am waiting for one to arrive.
An old favorite.....
Tons of great suggestions already, but one that I didn't notice being mentioned was the Brew Metric. I really like the design, and it's reasonably priced at under $500 USD. It comes in several versions, but the one that appealed the most to me was the Metric Gold with the black dial.
Brew
Here's some more
Seals Watch Co and Arken
For the Arken have to wait for new model or find old used.
It’s missing the F on the beginning of the brand name
So many incredible options. I may as well pile on. Direnzo makes a pretty great integrated strap watch in a variety of colours; some great, some..... well, based on how often they are sold out, someone likes them.
I have a white one. This yellow/orange one looks pretty great. Other colours available too.
The new DRZ-02 isn't an integrated bracelet, but the way they made the first link match up with the case there's an argument to be made for it being integrated bracelet adjacent. You could put any 20mm strap on that watch, but why would you? Currently at pre-launch pricing. Again, lots of colours. I'm tempted but I have a strict "one watch per manufacturer" rule and I already have a Direnzo that I'm not going to part with anytime soon.
Cool integration not a Genta copy
Tons of great suggestions already, but one that I didn't notice being mentioned was the Brew Metric. I really like the design, and it's reasonably priced at under $500 USD. It comes in several versions, but the one that appealed the most to me was the Metric Gold with the black dial.
This is what I also recommended , with yours in mind actually:)
Yes...as others have mentioned...the Maen Manhattan 37 is an excellent watch...slightly higher priced than the Tissot, but definitely worth it...
Brand: Maen
Model: Manhattan 37
Model Number: Salmon
Movement Type: Automatic
Movement Engine: Ronda R-150 (similar to ETA 2824)
Power Reserve: 40 hours
Case Size: 37mm
Case Thickness: 9.3mm
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Crystal: Sapphire
Luminescence: Hands and Markers
Bezel/Material: Fixed Stainless Steel
Crown: Push/Pull
Water Resistance: 50M / 165FT
Band: Stainless Steel Integrated Bracelet w/Butterfly Clasp
Band Width: 22mm
Price: $727 (pre-order price was $475)
Maen manhattan 37
Cheap? LOL San Martin's prices are what stop me. They should be the same as Pagani according to the YouTubers who have had a lot of problems with them.
YouTubers....
Does it have to be automatic? If not, the PRX Quartz would be my pick of the bunch. Case finishing and bracelet are exceptional for the price, plus it offers some real heritage as being an homage to the original Seastar quartz model from the 70s, that is virtually identical.
I'm late to the party but
Timex q
Casio edifice
Citizen tsuyosa
Maen manhatten
All great affordable alternatives to prx/twelve
Tons of great suggestions already, but one that I didn't notice being mentioned was the Brew Metric. I really like the design, and it's reasonably priced at under $500 USD. It comes in several versions, but the one that appealed the most to me was the Metric Gold with the black dial.
Omg that completely changes the look, that is genuinely gorgeous
Omg that completely changes the look, that is genuinely gorgeous
I have to agree with you. I've always loved the look of gold and black together, so this one was a no brainer for me after having already seen the quality of Brew watches.