Ep. #142: Attainable Alternatives to Famous Watches

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English - October 09, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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Hello Friends! With quite a few new releases of famous watches, you might wish to get your hands on one of them, but the price points might be too much for some and the recent price increases make them less and less attainable. With that in mind, this episode is dedicated to affordable alternatives to some of the cool and classic watches from big brands.

Dmitri Wristcheck - Omega Speedmaster on a green ostrich strap from Aaron Bespoke
Kevin Wristcheck - Klokers

(00:00) Intro & Wristcheck
(07:28) New Release: Seiko SPB411j1
(11:55) New Release: Certina DS-7 Powermatic 80
(16:01) New Release: Timex Waterbury GMT
(21:36) New Release: Bremoir The Eastern
(25:51) New Release: Praesidus Rec Spec MACV-SOG
(32:10) Alternatives to Omega Planet Ocean - Alpina Seastrong Diver Auto and Boldr Odyssey Black Abyss
(37:56) TUDOR Pelagos FXD - YEMA Navygraf Marine Nationale
(43:53) JLC Reverso - Raymond Weil Toccata, Baume et Mercier Hampton and Hamilton Boulton
(48:40) Seiko Cold Water - Le Forban Sécurité Mer - La Brestoise
(55:29) TAG Heuer Carrera - Seiko Prospex Speedtimer and Dan Henry 1964 Gran Turismo
(1:01:51) Blancpain Fifty Fathoms - Baltic Aquascaphe