Is This Really the BEST Watch Under $100? | Seiko SNK809 Review

About this video

McGoff reviews the Seiko SNK809, an automatic watch available for under $100 that he argues offers exceptional value for the price. He examines its utilitarian design, reliable in-house movement, key features like the exhibition case back and day-date complication, and identifies the stock strap as its main weakness while suggesting affordable upgrade options.

Key takeaways

• McGoff recommends the SNK809 as one of the best watches under $100, particularly suitable for first-time watch buyers or those seeking an affordable automatic timepiece
• McGoff notes the watch’s main drawback is its limited 30-meter water resistance, which restricts it from swimming despite its otherwise everyday-friendly design
• McGoff argues the stock canvas strap is the weakest component and recommends spending an extra $15-25 on a quality replacement strap to significantly improve comfort and appearance

Episode details: published August 8, 2020 · 136K views · 7:42 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style advice summarized here is Brock McGoff’s own teaching and opinion, presented for education; product recommendations are his, not ours. Summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each video itself.

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