Building a Watch Collection with One Brand: Seiko
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There are a few brands out there with such expansive offerings that you could theoretically build an entire watch collection within that single brand. I thought it might be fun to try to do just that, and in this video, I'll build five totally different watch collections all with Seiko watches. If you like this type of video, suggest some other brands we might be able to use in the comments!
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0:00 - Intro and Organization
1:25 - Types of Collecting Personas
2:52 - 1. Check Off the Boxes
7:05 - 2. Dive Watch Fanatic
10:56 - 3. JDM Lover
16:21 - 4. Seiko 5 Fan
18:50 - 5. Seiko Purist
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Kuddos to Teddy for this video. He doesn't sell Seiko's but he still appreciates the brand and talks a lot about them. He is a true watch enthusiast.
Teddy is great. One of the very best Watch focused TH-cam channels. He nails it all the time.
@@mistadopeman Recommend some more unbiased watch channels please
Probably the best watch site on TH-cam. Or at least up there with the best. Balanced, unbiased reviews.
He’s trying to sell them, hence all the videos 😂
@@JoeSmith-np6nz …..except he doesn’t sell them.
Seiko is one of those brands that people love to hate and hate to love. I have a few high end watches but I hate that I love my $150 Seiko more than my IWC. Seiko truly has something for everyone.
I picked up my grandfather’s Seiko today. Automatic 40 year old watch that hasn’t been touched in years. Automatic that just started turning! Amazing!
For as much as we bash Seiko lately (stagnant specs, QC issues, price increases), it was nice to realize through your video why we love them so much. They really are a powerhouse!
The problems are there, but, they are overblown by anal Seiko haters as well.
I think a lot of those who 'bash' on Seiko, including me, are more frustrated than hate Seiko or enjoy bashing on them.
I own three Seikos and have plans to purchase two more. We all long for the days of the great value fabulous SKX as an example.
We are frustrated that we can find other watches for much cheaper without Seikos issues often with better specs AND Seiko movements. These can be straight up Seiko homages, other brands including Citizen or sister brand Orient, or micro-brands.
We still LOVE Seiko's designs but just wish they would fix the issues (these issues aren't huge or terrible expensive: milled instead of pressed clasp, signed crown, sapphire crystal - even synthetic and better QC) to justify the increasing prices or keep the prices down to a point we could say 'ok it isn't perfect ... but it is great for the price'.
Seiko is the brand with the most model watches. They have such a wide variety that you can get lost in the mix.
YASSS! You could build such a fantastic collection with just Seiko!
I loved this series. I would like to see more affordable brands like orient, timex, casio, then jump to higher like hamilton and tissot, and then the luxury tier with omega, rolex, AP, and more.
Grand seiko
I have a Seiko save the ocean turtle, that’s my entire collection of one watch so far .
Sometimes all you need is one .. after all you only need one watch at a time ;)
"So far" ;). Welcome to the deep end, had my SRPD09 for 3 months and bought the sharpedge gmt blue dial recently. I both hate and love myself.
@@andrewlum nice bro I just bought the limited edition sharp edge in black
I have 2 marinemasters and the new Naomi Uemara edition SLA051, but, my favorite Seiko is my Turtle. IMHO, that is THE quintessential Seiko, representing everything good about the brand in one product. It has heritage, function, reliability, quality, it's priced for the everyman, and it has great style. Plus, it comes in a variety of colorways and editions. A guy could start an entire collection of just Turtles. What more could you ask?
Seiko frustrates and annoys me, but it is my favourite brand.
I have very recently been caught up with automatic watch enthusiasm. I inherited a handwound 1967 Seiko C22 Sealion from my grandfather. May I know what exactly regarding Seiko makes you feel so? Thanks!
@@rrcblaze the price is getting higher, alignment issues, and their spec at midrange can be better are issues ppl don’t like, still a great brand though
For me it’s Seiko QC issues on even more expensive watches, rising prices for entry models like new Seiko 5 while killing affordable and popular models like SKX007(in Poland SKX costs 300 euro or more and you have to import it from Asia) or SNK809. Don’t get me wrong - they are great company with amazing heritage, cool technology like Magic Lever or Diashock resist and SNK809 was my first automatic but I don’t like that they relegate affordable watches to brands like Orient when they go for middle and High End markets only. Good thing is that we have competition - low End market will always be there and customers who can’t spend more but would love to wear basic mechanical Watch. Hopefully someone will compete with Orient because in low End if you want dress Watch it’s always Bambino, Esteem or Envoy :)
Pretty much sums it up, yeah!
@@piotrkwasniewski7774 it made sense to kill of the SKX007, despite it being a cult classic. It was first released in 1996. There's not much reason to keep a 20+ year old model with zero updates in production.
Congratulations about this video. I'm a one brand watch collector (Seiko) and I've always wanted someone to make such a video! Thank you!
New watch enthusiast here. Watching your videos had me gravitated toward Seiko for my 1st automatic, probably the new srpg for a daily watch.
I love these watches. Everyday wear and just phenomenal.
You keep knocking these videos out of the park! 👍🏽
Can’t argue with any of the choices. I own quite a few including the SACM. It’s small but wears like a 36mm due to having very little bezel. The 8J41 movement was used in Grand Seiko and Credor before being replaced by 7r and 9r movements. It’s thermocompensated and carries 7 jewels in a full metal construction. My dedicated dress watch. Definitely worth a punt.
Would love to see you build a vintage seiko collection because they offered so much diversity from the 60s up to the 80s with their quartz moments. I have a couple of vintage King, Grand and normal seiko watches and they are absolutely brilliant!
I’ve watched this 3x already, love it.
been on a massive seiko content binge ever since I got my spb121 and your article on the website and this video really hit the spot
Great video as always Teddy! Me personally, I'd be interested in seeing a one-brand collection video on Longines. With the Flagship Heritage, Conquest, and Hydroconquest, I think you get a perfect trio!
Great content and the quality of the video is stunning!
Great vid! My grandfather and my father both wore “Pogue” 6139 when I was a little tyke. It was the first watch I ever noticed, and the one that got me interested in watches. I added one to my collection a few years ago, and have recently passed on the watch bug to my youngest son. He has purchased a few Seiko 5 variants so far.
Teddy , thanks for your outstanding videos !
Excellent video! If you could create more videos like this for other brands, that would be really great and much appreciated. Great channel and content by the way, keep up the good work.
Love this idea for a series! I’d like to see Longines at some point, especially with the recent colorways for the Hydroconquest.
or how we say in this channel ‘long jeans’
Totally agree. I have a diver, a chrono and a dress watch all from Longines.
True. Longines and Omega have you covered for a diverse collection, unlike a certain crown 👑 brand 😏😏😏 not as much choice as Seiko but not bad at all. Personally I would go Omega for a one brand collection due to the (IMHO) better coaxial movements.
Agreed Longines next for sure.
I had the same though, but with Tissot, given price point compatibility between the two. Visodate, Porto, Lisbia, Gentleman, PRX, Héritage Chrono (or Janeiro if you are super lucky), Sovereign, Seastar. Plus a whole world of vintage to delve into. And the T-Touch for the new tech generation. Athough, the Longines 1967 Heritage Chrono Diver stands as a near perfect one piece collection all on its own functionality-wise. 300m WR, column wheel, vertical clutch, 70 hours power reserve, second time zone bezel, timer bezel, tachymeter, and that burgundy adding just enough elegance for a business suit (it wears a lot smaller and thinner than it's specs).
I thought I know everything about Seiko watches. You again made me learn even more.
One of the best videos 🎉 Well done Teddy!
I got so many inspirations from your video!
Really cool series topic! I'd like to see more like this, including the history and significance. Great idea with taking the hobby to unique areas.
Appreciate the blog; huge crush on Seiko. What a brand.
Swatch and Omega are so dear to my heart but this opened my mind to a whole new world. Thanks Teddy.
Excellent video. Love the sheer variety of great watches from Seiko. My recent faves are the SRPE53K1 and the SPB155J1.
Seiko is the way to go. Great video bud.
Loved it. Great rundown. Bought my first Seiko in 1980, of course a jubilee date just quartz. And it still runs.
Have really fallen in love with the divers and Save the Ocean series. Now collecting one of each Ocean series, each being a different style. ie Antarctic Minituna, PVD Dark Ocean Samurai, Manta Ray Turtle….etc. next will probably be a Solar Big Tuna. Yet another way to collect this brand.
Great video 🙂 I'd love to see this with so many other brands! Bulova, Hamilton, Longines, Tissot, Omega...
I love this. I think you should make a series out of this
I started my whole watch collecting journey with a 200 euro Seiko , collected vintage Seiko's for about 2 years and now starting to diversify my collection the last year. Been a great hobby/moneypit
@Trump Felonius mainly old King Seiko models, great movements and really affordable. Just rare to find in good condition.
@Trump Felonius go for the Seiko 6602-8050. Looks incredibly similar to vintage seamasters
A Mazda fan eh?:D
Great way to start a video series, definitely love to see more of this. Seiko fanboy here so this video is much appreciated. Love to see how you'd approach citizen or casio???
Great video! Thanks for taking the time to talk about this great brand! Maybe the best 😉
Great video, great food for thought!
Great video with lots of amazing options. I would love to see more "Build a collection with one brand" videos.
As always Great video
For anyone about to watch this video, in my opinion, Teddy just set the Standard for educating the public about Seiko watch collections. Well done Teddy!!
Love this series Teddy. Can u do different brands too?
Great content! Gotta love a Seiko.
well made video Ted!
The SZSB016 model is also a solid one and you can get it for less than $250....also the SNZG15JC you can get that one for under $200....all good choices
Again I love your content man, so very informative. A video on building a collection on Casios or Citizen’s please as I have on or two of each. Thanks.
LOVE my spb143.
Great video. 🥰🤩
Love the mention of the SNK 803, just got mine and am loving it so far!
Thanks, Teddy, for all your awesome and thorough videos. I just purchased my first gateway Seiko, the SRPE43J1 Cocktail Time (the blue one) and I absolutely love it! Such a gorgeous watch at a great price (I was able to get it for $390 from a local watch shop). Looking forward to my next Seiko!
Yes I enjoyed this type of video. Another one I would watch
I recently acquired a Seiko automatic chronograph. I love it!
My Seiko watch collection so far ~
1. Grand Seiko Blue Snowflake SBGA407
2. Seiko Green Alpinist SARB017
3. Seiko Prospex Blue Lagoon Turtle Limited Edition SRPB11K1
4. Seiko GS Style Black Dial Quartz SUR311P1
After watching way too many of your videos, I'm a convert! Didn't wanna jump in too deep for my first watch, but I did my research -- finally decided on the Seiko SNXS79J1. So close to an Oyster Perpetual, at 1/30 the price...it's nuts! Can't wait to receive it and start the journey
Great list Teddy!
I love Seiko.
I collect a lot of Swiss brands but Seiko is by far the most fun to collect! I love them!
Great video! Thank you!
I bought the Seiko SRPD59 ( 18:30 ) as my first proper watch and now I feel validated seeing it included in this list. Thanks Teddy!
Love all my seiko watches. I have 3 so far. My King turtle is maybe my fave.
I love my Seiko SARB035. Not wearing it lately but it is a keeper in the collection
I bought my very first watch this year and could not be happier with my Seiko 5 Sports SRPD63K1.
None of the alignment issues, very accurate (+15sec after one week of wearing) and just plain beautiful. Seiko has definitely gained a new returning customer as i am already looking at the Cocktail collection for my second watch.
Nice stuff Teddy.
Funnily enough my collection is mostly Seiko based. I have the 2 Sarbs, the blu mini alpinist, the sarb017 (probably my fav watch) and the icon itself Skx009. And they are just wonderful 😁
Great series Teddy
Great episode. Thank you, thumb up
the Seiko Premier were stunning pieces as well.
Teddy, thank you so much for the continued effort into these videos. I have 1 video recommendation that I would love to hear your opinion on. Can you make a video on “mods” & custom pieces? What you think of them, are they worth it, etc.
My 3 Seiko collection, Skx007j, sarb017 and the spb183j Willard.
Love em all...
Teddy.. extremely good overview...
I would love to see your take on the Astron GPS family and the solar power options aswell. 5x and 3x movements in particular. Hope to see that video soon.
I've got 3 Seiko's already and I plan to add more. Great brand.
I purchased my first watch and it’s a Seiko Spb249. I bought it to wear it everywhere and love that it’s water resistant up to 200m and has an 80 hour power reserve. I was originally looking at much more expensive watches but the seiko watch offered everything other expensive brands offer for a fraction of the price.
I grabbed a Sarx 075 and then a Blue Tissot Gentleman along with my Hamilton Intra-Matic makes for a pretty nice looking Trio. Great video Teddy !
Seiko is definitely my favourite brand even though I own omega and tudor. I have the sarx 033 and sarb 033 both excellent. The skx is a great case design, and easily upgraded with the nh36 movement 👌
I absolutely agree with the point that Seiko has an incredible range that offers interesting watches at almost any price point. My Seiko collection includes a Seiko 5 field watch with the 7S26 movement, a gen 2 Orange Monster, an STO Samurai, a King Turtle and an MM 600 (titanium, spring drive, GMT). Love all of them and they all make their way onto my wrist quite regularly.
I have a mini Seiko collection of my own as a beginner to watches and I love them all!
King Turtle "Save the Ocean" SRPF77 (Dark Blue Manta)
Seiko 5 SRPC55 (Orange dial)
Flightmaster SNA411
Great idea for a series! :)
I'm currently wearing a Seiko 5 SNK789 that I got from my late father. It's probably the watch I wear the most, and it's definitely a gateway into automatic and mechanical watches.
Great video! Love the concept. I personally have created my ideal collection just with Seiko. Here it is: SKX009 Diver on a white & blue NATO strap as my “beater” watch. SPB117 Alpinist with the black dial for casual wear. SPB 143 Diver, the modern reinterpretation of the “62MAS” for when I want a dressier diver. And, the SPB217 Sharp Edge GMT with the blue dial for travel or when I want a little flashier look. With these four watches I cover all my needs. Thanks!
Very educational
This is a really smart video. Had I not tried a few other brands, I would've easily gone Seiko only. Can't go wrong!
The Grand Seiko SBGW231, A Seiko Presage Sharp Edge SPB227, and a Seiko SPB155 Alpinist is the perfect 3 watch collection covering any man from Bathing suit to Tuxedo...all for $5k with a good sale..
very interesting content, keep it up
one brand collection
Bought Seiko SRPD collection watch. Really liked the Seiko brand. Wonderful finish even at the lowest price point.
Great overview, Teddy. I love the "essentials" format. As for Seiko, it is my favorite brand with a lot to offer any collector in both the modern and vintage catalog. Like many, I was heavy into Seiko divers, trying every model until I finally purchased a proper Seiko Tuna after which I no longer had the desire for another diver of any brand. Something similar happened when I found the Seiko SCVL001, a rare ultra-thin mechanical dress watch from Seiko. Seiko has such an expansive catalog over the many decades that I believe one can find the perfect watch, or at the very least the perfect Seiko, for any occasion with a little bit of patience and a lot of research.
Nice to see the SARX line mentioned here - such an underrated group of watches.
Brilliant video Teddy. Seiko, despite their QC issues, remain an important brand for those just getting into the hobby of watch collecting. Seiko have a watch for everyone. Keep up the great content man! LugtoLug.
I just added a 2nd Seiko to my collection: a Presage "Old Clock" cocktail watch (have also seen it listed as a "Blue Manhattan" but don't confuse it with the actual "Manhattan" which has a different color dial. The "Old Clock has what they term a 'navy blue' which really shows off the guilloche pattern of the dial. The light plays off of it in a way that is mesmerizing, even more so than photos can display. I'm amazed at the beauty of the dials that Seiko produces at this price point. The "Sharp Edge" is on my radar, in either green or blue.
Great topic.
My first watch was a Seiko and since then I have bought about 5 more in the past 10 years. Extremely reliable in my experience and they don’t skimp out on quality.
A great video idea, even though I love Seikos range I want to see lists like this for other brands 👍
Commenting because I wanted to look up more history on my SNK809 that’s I’m wearing today. Been on Teddy for almost my entire watch history. Now we have moved on into several Rolex’s, Oris, and a Cartier. I appreciate all the quality info Teddy!
Ah this has been a trip down memory lane with those now expensive Seikos, I remember being too young to be able to afford them like 8 years ago, but now at the old prices they would have been THE watches to get. Imho from the SARX series you should have mentioned the SARX015, beautiful watch.
To note SNK803 is the one watch from the other colours in the series that has the same colour line going through the date/day wheel as it does on the dial, the placement with the whole dial design is just spectacular considering that the watch costs south of 100$ while some several thousand dollar watches seem to only remember the date placement after the fact when the whole dial design has been made already. Really feels like the movements goes hand in hand with the design.
So good content 🙂
One brand Collecsion ☺️
My first one was a Seiko sport and the only one for a long time.
Husband just received the SPB227J1 and it is stunning...as beautiful a red watch as you'll ever see...perfect watch from business casual to full business suit
Wow! This video encourages me to build my collection. I now have an orient and 2 seikos which are all JDM. I want to build a collection around these 2 brands.
beautiful!
I got my King Turtle last year for under 500.00. Nice! Great video! Oh....I have Turtles... Samurai...Tunas and a Captain Willard.😉👍
King Turtles are GREAT value. Excellent watches.
Great video. I have three Seikos. Something about them I just like. Seiko kinetic perpetual SNP005 is an interesting electro mechanical watch with good accuracy. Seiko essentials solar SNE329 is accurate and water resistant - weekend workhorse. SSA343 cocktail time is my office watch. Love the styling, mechanical operation and power reserve indicator. They all have their unique qualities. That’s what I like about them.
Seiko and Orient are my favourite brands. Thanks for this video.
Orient collection video and a tissot collection video would be very welcome.
I do like some of the edifice models also.
Cheers from your newest subscriber from California !