Ep 402: What Happened to Budget Watches?

This week on the podcast, Zach Kazan is joined by Kat Shoulders and Zach Weiss to chat about something that’s on everyone’s mind as of late: watch pricing. Specifically, we’re wondering about the state of the “budget” watch, the space that used to be owned by inexpensive (and enthusiast favorite) Seiko sports watches. The landscape for these watches has changed considerably over the last several years, and in this episode we discuss potential reasons for that, who’s filling the void, and provide some recommendations for enthusiasts (regardless of their experience level) on brands and watches to look out for that give you plenty of bang for your buck. Watch pricing is a hot topic right now, so don’t hesitate to get in the comments below and tell us your thoughts on the state of Seiko, your favorite value oriented watches, or anything else related to the topic.  To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review.If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at [email protected], and we’ll put your question in the queue. Show Notes Seiko Introduced Four New References to the 5 Sports Series, and Almost No One is Talking About ThemFrom A Blog to Watch: What Happened to Seiko?The Seiko SKX173: An Owner’s RetrospectiveThe Seiko Orange Monster SKX781: Why the First Generation is Still an International Superstar in 2025Review: Seiko “Monster” SRPD25