Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
Anson Belt & Buckle: Step up your belt game — get 2 bonus pieces FREE with the Box Set at ansonbelt.com/benfallingoff
*Better value alternatives or good older watches from brands mentioned:*
*All-round/everyday*
Jianghun ➡ jianghunwatch.com/?DIST=RkFPGQ%3D%3D
San Martin ➡ https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3y24aDD
Casio EFK-100D ➡ geni.us/casioefk100dblue
*Diver*
Orient Mako 40 ➡ geni.us/orientmakosport
Orient Kamasu V2 ➡ geni.us/orientkamasuv2
Timex Deepwater Reef ➡ fave.co/45ScPUX
Vostok Amphibia ➡ geni.us/vostok120812
Vaer D5 Pacific ➡ vaer-watches.sjv.io/EK6YPn
*Digital*
Q-Timex Digital ➡ geni.us/qtimexcontinental
Casio A700 ➡ dpbolvw.net/click-8946237-
15376624?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.creationwatches.com%2Fproducts%2Fcasio-digital-
350%2Fcasio-youth-vintage-daily-alarm-quartz-a-700wm-7a-a700wm-7a-100m-womens-watch-
18793.html or geni.us/casioa700we
*Field*
Lorus field watches ➡ geni.us/lorusrg875cx9 or geni.us/lorusrg877cx9
Merkur 24Hr Field ➡ https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4BEFkjp
Timex MK1 ➡ Automatic fave.co/3XuJoEk or Mechanical
geni.us/timexmk1mechanical
Boderry Landmaster ➡ https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3c54t6T or boderry.com/en-
gb/collections/landmaster?ref=wfwoiawn
Boderry Voyager 38 ➡ https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c44chenh or boderry.com/en-
gb/search?q=voyager%2038&ref=wfwoiawn&type=product
*Sports*
Timex E-Line Automatic ➡ fave.co/3X3pEaE or geni.us/timex1983blue
Citizen Odyn ➡ anrdoezrs.net/click-8946237-
11554237?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jomashop.com%2Fcitizen-eco-drive-green-dial-mens-watch-
bm7630-80x.html or geni.us/citizenodyn
*Dress/Minimalist*
Sternglas ➡ tidd.ly/3NEca3j
Citizen Stiletto ➡ geni.us/citizensuratto or tkqlhce.com/click-8946237-
11554237?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jomashop.com%2Fcitizen-suratto-blue-dial-unisex-watch-
ar3120-08l.html
Timex Marlin Jet ➡ fave.co/3FpUvIj or geni.us/timexmarlinjet
Orient Bambino 38 Small Seconds ➡ geni.us/orientsmallsecv2 or
anrdoezrs.net/click-8946237-
11554237?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jomashop.com%2Forient-bambino-automatic-black-dial-
mens-watch-ra-ap0101b30b.html
*Chronographs*
Nezumi Tonnerre ➡ nezumistudios.com/product/tonnerre-ref-tq2-202
Casio EFB-730D ➡ tkqlhce.com/click-8946237-
15376624?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.creationwatches.com%2Fproducts%2Fcasio-chronograph-
71%2Fcasio-edifice-analog-chronograph-stainless-steel-silver-dial-quartz-efb-730d-7av-100m-mens-
watch-28162.html or geni.us/casioefb730silver
The above links are predominantly affiliate links.
In this video, I cover 10 affordable watch brands that I think have fallen off sharply in recent years, which I think require serious improvement to stay competitive in 2026. By no means are these the worst watch brands out there, in fact many still make some good watches. However, whether it's through price hikes, lack of innovation, sub-par design work or non-existent marketing, these watch companies are slowly drifting down the pecking order; at least, in my opinion.
00:00 Watch Brands That Are Falling Off
1:07 (Dis)honorable mentions
5:47 Group 1: "Let's Add A Zero"
13:49 They Cost Me!
14:37 Group 2: Running Out Of Ideas
20:00 Group 3: "You're Wearing A What?"
24:31 The Challenge
__________________________
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✋🏻 My wrist size ➡ 6¼ inches / 16cm
🎼 Music ➡ Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/p5x89i
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🚨 Disclosures
I use affiliate links when linking products in the video description. Ben's Watch Club is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
We also utilize affiliate programs with other retailers. Unless stated otherwise, assume product links are affiliated.
Anson Belt & Buckle: Step up your belt game — get 2 bonus pieces FREE with the Box Set at ansonbelt.com/benfallingoff
*Better value alternatives or good older watches from brands mentioned:*
*All-round/everyday*
Jianghun ➡ jianghunwatch.com/?DIST=RkFPGQ%3D%3D
San Martin ➡ https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3y24aDD
Casio EFK-100D ➡ geni.us/casioefk100dblue
*Diver*
Orient Mako 40 ➡ geni.us/orientmakosport
Orient Kamasu V2 ➡ geni.us/orientkamasuv2
Timex Deepwater Reef ➡ fave.co/45ScPUX
Vostok Amphibia ➡ geni.us/vostok120812
Vaer D5 Pacific ➡ vaer-watches.sjv.io/EK6YPn
*Digital*
Q-Timex Digital ➡ geni.us/qtimexcontinental
Casio A700 ➡ dpbolvw.net/click-8946237-
15376624?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.creationwatches.com%2Fproducts%2Fcasio-digital-
350%2Fcasio-youth-vintage-daily-alarm-quartz-a-700wm-7a-a700wm-7a-100m-womens-watch-
18793.html or geni.us/casioa700we
*Field*
Lorus field watches ➡ geni.us/lorusrg875cx9 or geni.us/lorusrg877cx9
Merkur 24Hr Field ➡ https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4BEFkjp
Timex MK1 ➡ Automatic fave.co/3XuJoEk or Mechanical
geni.us/timexmk1mechanical
Boderry Landmaster ➡ https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3c54t6T or boderry.com/en-
gb/collections/landmaster?ref=wfwoiawn
Boderry Voyager 38 ➡ https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c44chenh or boderry.com/en-
gb/search?q=voyager%2038&ref=wfwoiawn&type=product
*Sports*
Timex E-Line Automatic ➡ fave.co/3X3pEaE or geni.us/timex1983blue
Citizen Odyn ➡ anrdoezrs.net/click-8946237-
11554237?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jomashop.com%2Fcitizen-eco-drive-green-dial-mens-watch-
bm7630-80x.html or geni.us/citizenodyn
*Dress/Minimalist*
Sternglas ➡ tidd.ly/3NEca3j
Citizen Stiletto ➡ geni.us/citizensuratto or tkqlhce.com/click-8946237-
11554237?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jomashop.com%2Fcitizen-suratto-blue-dial-unisex-watch-
ar3120-08l.html
Timex Marlin Jet ➡ fave.co/3FpUvIj or geni.us/timexmarlinjet
Orient Bambino 38 Small Seconds ➡ geni.us/orientsmallsecv2 or
anrdoezrs.net/click-8946237-
11554237?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jomashop.com%2Forient-bambino-automatic-black-dial-
mens-watch-ra-ap0101b30b.html
*Chronographs*
Nezumi Tonnerre ➡ nezumistudios.com/product/tonnerre-ref-tq2-202
Casio EFB-730D ➡ tkqlhce.com/click-8946237-
15376624?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.creationwatches.com%2Fproducts%2Fcasio-chronograph-
71%2Fcasio-edifice-analog-chronograph-stainless-steel-silver-dial-quartz-efb-730d-7av-100m-mens-
watch-28162.html or geni.us/casioefb730silver
The above links are predominantly affiliate links.
In this video, I cover 10 affordable watch brands that I think have fallen off sharply in recent years, which I think require serious improvement to stay competitive in 2026. By no means are these the worst watch brands out there, in fact many still make some good watches. However, whether it's through price hikes, lack of innovation, sub-par design work or non-existent marketing, these watch companies are slowly drifting down the pecking order; at least, in my opinion.
00:00 Watch Brands That Are Falling Off
1:07 (Dis)honorable mentions
5:47 Group 1: "Let's Add A Zero"
13:49 They Cost Me!
14:37 Group 2: Running Out Of Ideas
20:00 Group 3: "You're Wearing A What?"
24:31 The Challenge
__________________________
📰 Want to know the latest affordable watch releases? Join the *In The Loupe* newsletter here ➡ bit.ly/BWCNewsletter
🏆 Best watches tier list ➡ bit.ly/BWCfavorites
☕ Buy me a coffee ➡ buymeacoffee.com/benswatchclub
🚀 Become a supporter ➡ patreon.com/benswatchclub
❤️ Love my videos? Subscribe for more ➡ bit.ly/Sub2BensWatchClub
☝🏻 Suggest a watch for review ➡ bit.ly/suggestawatch
📖 Read the full article ➡ benswatchclub.com/blog/top-10-worst-watch-brands
✋🏻 My wrist size ➡ 6¼ inches / 16cm
🎼 Music ➡ Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/p5x89i
#ad
🚨 Disclosures
I use affiliate links when linking products in the video description. Ben's Watch Club is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
We also utilize affiliate programs with other retailers. Unless stated otherwise, assume product links are affiliated.
