To me SKX looks better than Tudor, these are also the perfect size and functionality. Could somebody recommend a similar watch with better materials and everything? I was looking at Damasko DA34, would buy Sinn 104 if it had a normal or a 12h bezel as opposed to countdown. Cheers!
When these first drop everyone is like no way...then eight months later you are strolling through Kohl’s and you see it on sale with an additional 20 dollar coupon and it comes home for $149.00 and all is well!
@@LudicInterface They have been for years. I have a '96 SKX007 that had a misaligned chapter ring; and I recently bought a SKX009 (actually from the last ever production run), with an aligned chapter ring, but with the hour hand way off in the rhubarb.
I have a Seiko 5 thats close to 25 years old. It’s been to hell and back twice over. It runs like a dream. Best watch I’ve ever owned in terms of value and reliability. Can’t ever go wrong with a Seiko5. Considering this new one now.
As both GMT invented & Longitude problem solved in England I feel that any map of the world that doesn't have the British Isles in the centre is fundamentally wrong.
Just got mine. Thanks Marc. It looks outstanding, perfect size for a 7.5 wrist and a classy/clean looks. Great design. Needs a bracelet that compliments it better.
The advantage it has over so many others is its features which are distinctly Seiko. The case shape and dial design have identity that is recognizable from any angle. I'm glad Seiko have held on to the style.
Absolutely love these. Nice and clean, no ugly Prospex or Presage logo. I've always been a fan of that "Automatic" italicized font. 40x11.5 are great middle-ground dimensions, especially the thickness. I will definitely be picking one up and recommending these to anyone looking to get into "real" watches.
I 'm the proud owner of a Seiko SRPE 67 ,w/ matte black Dial,.bought it from a guy from Ottawa,in North Glengarry. All i have To say,it's a keeper !! A real tank,a every day watch ! Very accurate watch w/ 21 sec loss/ day. Which is very good ! Changed the original black nato, for a leather strap,and it looks very nice !! Very happy w/ this dress skx!! Lifetime keeper ! Need i say more ? May i go now officer ?!!.
just got a new job and bought this watch!! Current daily driver is a vintage Seiko quartz which is nice but OMG this is my first proper automatic! So exited!
I love my SRPE55. I know it’s only a $250 dollar watch and you can get it on sale for cheaper but it’s my first “real” watch with an automatic movement and I’m happy with it so far. When I can afford another one it’s going to be a Tissot or a Hamilton.
Love Seiko...I do. If I catch a sale I’d grab one of these BUT the micro-brand scene is soooo epic right now. The $150-600 price range is being owned by micro brands in 2020.
Didn't expect Seiko do this. 5s are the best of the experiments that Seiko does. I really like my seiko5 turtle 2019, made in Japan. A turtle that stays under your cuffs!
Excellent video. When I first saw this watch, I thought it was just a Seiko 5KX without the rotating bezel (because it kind of looks like that from first glance). Didn't realize it was a new case design until this video.
As one of the few people on TH-cam who didn't hate on the 5kx ( I suspect because you understand what people want and what people buy , as an actual shop owner ) , I hope you do really well out of these 👍 the black dial and bracelet looks really nice , if I ever get a job again I might treat myself to one 🤣
I wasn't particularly excited for this model compared to the SRPD Diver Style ones but after seeing one in a store, Oh My Lord, do they look insanely good. Really really beautiful watches, very versatile. If you can check one out in the flesh trust me the pics and vids don't do these fellas honor.
SRPE 53 just arrived. Man what a piece. Not disappointed is an understatement! The sculptured case is breathtaking - they way it plays in the light. The dial goes from inky black to vibrant blue depending on the light. Perfect proportions for my 7" wrist. Bracelet is your usual Seiko 5 stuff. Functional, but that's it. At £289 (after customs charges 😒) its STILL a steal. Get tooling up on that solid screwed links/milled clasp bracelet Mark. You've got my custom for it already! :)
I bought the silver dial on the nylon strap recently. For a while I wore it on a silver/black Bond NATO but now have it on a black leather rally strap and it looks the business!
Very nice review. Beautiful models . Seiko has solved the problem of the bezels not being in sync with the 12 hr mark in some watches by removing the rotating bezels!!!. But this looks gorgeous. Definitely going to buy one.
Metcal Rolex sent a cease and desist over using the “J” and “O” words in videos, I would hate to see the legal response to someone using the Explorer name.
Oh yes please, but can I have one with a pressed Jubi? Haha, We always want more Mark, awesome creation. Great review, 4 O'clock, I love the Explorer style bezel, slip straight under sleeves and gloves. Thanks LIW, never thought I would call a Five a total package, even the two tones look good, Seiko bringing it!
I’m not a gilt watch wearer generally, but the rose gold colored one is fantastic fancy pants! These are all nice and the size is superb for us wrist challenged folk.
The grey one with brushed bezel on a nice leather strap..., now that would be something pretty to behold. Let's see how much they will come down in price over time. For the time being I am waiting for the ISL-18 to come back.
I think the lack of bezel brings it closer to the 'desk diver' and further from a dedicated diver in my opinion. However, I think it looks great and almost a larger version of their 36-38mm dress watches.
Definitely a competitor/ alternative of an Alpinist or SARB, really cool looking and great price. For those looking for a field watch but something unique and keeping close to the standard Explorer vibe but doing its own thing...... I'm sold on the grey with ss bracelet👌
Maybe it is due to growing up in the '80s, but I just can't get behind two-tone watches. That being said, the blue, black, and gray are excellent. Nice release by Seiko. It's like a Seiko version of the Black Bay 36 & 41 models, which certainly is not a bad thing. I am sure they will sell well.
Thanks for the review. Just caught up with this one. Gone are the days $200-$250 watches are considered expensive, note this is a JDM model. Got myself the anthracite color, looking forward to a daily wear. I hope mine will show that "Made In Japan" mark on the dial.
@@islandwatch - Yeah. I was going to say that, but you beat me to it in the video😆😂 Hard to look at those meatball Indices without a rotating bezel around 'em, though😄
“It’s Seiko, you take what you get”. Well, actually I no longer do. It’s a good looking watch but I’m not buying Seiko anymore. Not until they improve the quality. It’s a watch, it’s all bout the details. And the attention to details is not there. Which is a shame as they can design really nice watches, and screw everything up in production process. Great review Marc.
Exactly. Seiko doesn't seem to be able to keep up with the likes of Orient and a lot of microbands these days in quality or price. Even some Chinese brands are looking to offer better deals imo.
The old version must have been available in two sizes because I saw them in the shop and one was noticeably smaller than the other. In fact the smaller one looked very small.
🤔 it’s just north of $200 US dollars...at that price I’m ok with a mineral Crystal and unsigned crown, although if Marc puts those mod pieces out I will be buying them😉
Thanks! Would have loved to see a side by side comparison between the 42mm 5KX, these new 40mm-ers and the 38mm SKX013. I found both the 42mm and 38mm SKXs very to be top-heavy and I wonder how the new 40mm-ers feel on the wrist.
I sold every seiko I had only one I have is the padi samurai and still have some alignment issues (but is so nice!) That first watch you showed has some crazy misaligned chaptering. When I was 5 I got a citizen promaster that still works no misalignment they still sale the same edition and still no misalignment. Seiko needs to step up their games. I don't want a watch that I need to pray to dont get a bad one when arrives to the mail. You rock Marc.
I pulled the trigger on the blue dial with bracelet I live in Ireland it cost me €40 roughly to ship but I hope I have done the right thing my first automatic can't wait, great vid!
Fantastic new watches!! Love the smaller case size and the classic colors 👌 I guess we need to snap out of expecting lower prices on new Seiko 5's just because the old ones (with 7S movements) are very economical... These have not flooded the market to have the prices drop.. On the wrist, am I right in thinking that, this one seems *almost* identical in size due to the larger crystal? These are definitely going to be popular enough to push StrapCode or UncleSeiko to start making compatible "Jubilee-style" solid link bracelets
Lovely watch. I like the simplicity (First watch) and the size of course, the water resistance and the movement. But I don't like the fact that the watch is sold out.
Tudor: We made the Skx.
Seiko: We made the Black Bay.
+1. Brilliant!
Genius. Pinned!
Checkmate! 👍🏻
To me SKX looks better than Tudor, these are also the perfect size and functionality. Could somebody recommend a similar watch with better materials and everything? I was looking at Damasko DA34, would buy Sinn 104 if it had a normal or a 12h bezel as opposed to countdown. Cheers!
I've seen this joke before 🤔
When these first drop everyone is like no way...then eight months later you are strolling through Kohl’s and you see it on sale with an additional 20 dollar coupon and it comes home for $149.00 and all is well!
The Redeemed Office 1689 150 is still to much. The only thing they’re good for is modding, spend 200 in parts and design something no one else has.
@@frznrrfan.frznrrfan102 So then what do you suggest for a newbie? I like the classic diver look and like Seiko.
I truly hope there is a big poster at the Seiko Factory that says: “It’s seiko, you take what you get”. 😂
LOL
"Eh, whaddaya gonna do?"
@@islandwatch Is it common for them to come with misaligned chapter ring or misaligned faces like that? Even my $125 Casio has perfect alignment.
@@LudicInterface They have been for years. I have a '96 SKX007 that had a misaligned chapter ring; and I recently bought a SKX009 (actually from the last ever production run), with an aligned chapter ring, but with the hour hand way off in the rhubarb.
The skx I bought from Marc lined up pretty good
I have a Seiko 5 thats close to 25 years old. It’s been to hell and back twice over. It runs like a dream. Best watch I’ve ever owned in terms of value and reliability. Can’t ever go wrong with a Seiko5. Considering this new one now.
It's so simple it's beautiful!
"The world's a globe, how can there be an eastern part?"
Bruhhhh, you're making me question everything I ever learned.
As both GMT invented & Longitude problem solved in England I feel that any map of the world that doesn't have the British Isles in the centre is fundamentally wrong.
:)
Mark was a nerd before nerding out was considered cool. I like it.
a true engineer
bruh, it's called relative to your *_position_* on that globe, nothing to do with the shape of the planet.
The blue on nylon looks great. A no date version would be the bees knees.
Just got mine. Thanks Marc. It looks outstanding, perfect size for a 7.5 wrist and a classy/clean looks. Great design. Needs a bracelet that compliments it better.
The advantage it has over so many others is its features which are distinctly Seiko. The case shape and dial design have identity that is recognizable from any angle. I'm glad Seiko have held on to the style.
At this point I'm sure Seiko has a designated toddler they use to install the chapter rings..
LOL
It is such a non-issue.
I sensed sarcasm when he said the alignment wasnt that bad, LOL
@@a_single_white_female basic QC is a non issue?
@@a_single_white_female if you're blind maybe
Absolutely love these. Nice and clean, no ugly Prospex or Presage logo. I've always been a fan of that "Automatic" italicized font. 40x11.5 are great middle-ground dimensions, especially the thickness. I will definitely be picking one up and recommending these to anyone looking to get into "real" watches.
Thanks for that!
Yellow actually cool for summer walking around streets in flip-flops.
Oooooh, REALLY like that grey dial with the nylon and matte bezel!
Thank you.
Getting the first one you showed off for my 19th birthday on monday, should last me all throughout uni and my master's, I'm really excited for it
Cool! Good luck and enjoy!
Every so often the giants have to remind us what kind of value they can produce. Definitely getting this with the islander bracelet.
I 'm the proud owner of a Seiko SRPE 67 ,w/ matte black Dial,.bought it from a guy from Ottawa,in North Glengarry.
All i have To say,it's a keeper !!
A real tank,a every day watch !
Very accurate watch w/ 21 sec loss/ day.
Which is very good !
Changed the original black nato, for a leather strap,and it looks very nice !!
Very happy w/ this dress skx!!
Lifetime keeper !
Need i say more ?
May i go now officer ?!!.
just got a new job and bought this watch!! Current daily driver is a vintage Seiko quartz which is nice but OMG this is my first proper automatic! So exited!
These solid boys look pretty sharp. They put a lot of thought into what their customers want.
I love my SRPE55. I know it’s only a $250 dollar watch and you can get it on sale for cheaper but it’s my first “real” watch with an automatic movement and I’m happy with it so far. When I can afford another one it’s going to be a Tissot or a Hamilton.
Love Seiko...I do. If I catch a sale I’d grab one of these BUT the micro-brand scene is soooo epic right now. The $150-600 price range is being owned by micro brands in 2020.
As soon as this came back in stock in your store, I bought it immediately! happy to purchase from you!
Didn't expect Seiko do this. 5s are the best of the experiments that Seiko does.
I really like my seiko5 turtle 2019, made in Japan. A turtle that stays under your cuffs!
Thanks!
Didn’t watch fully yet but I already love the nerd clock on the wall behind you :)
I really like the design, quite memorable. Might get the blue one one day
Go for it!
The Blue is fabulous if you have not purchased one. I have it and it pops... wonderful watch!
My dude I could listen to you talk all day
The blue ones are my favorites. Thanks for sharing them Marc! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
Glad you like them!
Excellent video. When I first saw this watch, I thought it was just a Seiko 5KX without the rotating bezel (because it kind of looks like that from first glance). Didn't realize it was a new case design until this video.
I love mine. Using it with a thick, leather strap, with white stitching.. it originally came with the grey NATO strap. NATO was cool…
As one of the few people on TH-cam who didn't hate on the 5kx ( I suspect because you understand what people want and what people buy , as an actual shop owner ) , I hope you do really well out of these 👍 the black dial and bracelet looks really nice , if I ever get a job again I might treat myself to one 🤣
Thanks David!
Very interesting. One thing about Seiko is they always keep moving. Not everyone likes every move they make, but no one can say they're boring.
That is true.
I wasn't particularly excited for this model compared to the SRPD Diver Style ones but after seeing one in a store, Oh My Lord, do they look insanely good. Really really beautiful watches, very versatile. If you can check one out in the flesh trust me the pics and vids don't do these fellas honor.
Great review! Typically, the one I like is the most expensive one! 😎
LOL. Rose gold?
Long Island Watch ... 'fraid so...the two tone gold is lovely.
Interesting piece. Keep up the good work. Regards.
I just picked up the 53 (blue) and the 57 (bk/gold) and they are both stunners. I wish I was cool enough to wear them both at the same time.
That is one handsome watch and it screams Seiko. But alas I have too many Seikos already.
SRPE 53 just arrived. Man what a piece. Not disappointed is an understatement! The sculptured case is breathtaking - they way it plays in the light. The dial goes from inky black to vibrant blue depending on the light. Perfect proportions for my 7" wrist. Bracelet is your usual Seiko 5 stuff. Functional, but that's it. At £289 (after customs charges 😒) its STILL a steal.
Get tooling up on that solid screwed links/milled clasp bracelet Mark. You've got my custom for it already! :)
I like it; reminds me of Brando's Rolex GMT with missing bezel from "Apocalypse Now".
Thanks. They look pretty decent, to say the least, all of them. But the blue dial one on a bracelet is really a stunner.
I bought the silver dial on the nylon strap recently. For a while I wore it on a silver/black Bond NATO but now have it on a black leather rally strap and it looks the business!
Very nice review. Beautiful models . Seiko has solved the problem of the bezels not being in sync with the 12 hr mark in some watches by removing the rotating bezels!!!. But this looks gorgeous. Definitely going to buy one.
Those are good looking pieces! Marc my goodman, this what I was saying when I said we need an Islander with an Aqua Terra style case.
;)
@biketron : amen to that! Add a sapphire crystal and screw-in crown and the Islander Explorer will fly off the shelves.
Call it the Island Explorer and you got it!
Metcal Rolex sent a cease and desist over using the “J” and “O” words in videos, I would hate to see the legal response to someone using the Explorer name.
Very good look watch.
I placed order of the first watch SRPE51 specifically after you said you sell the made in japan models 🤩 my first made in jp watch this will be 😍
I said I wasn't going to buy a watch until July for my birthday but Mark made that impossible. Seiko Black Bay here I come!
:)
Yes, Marc is my favorite drug dealer! Hahahaha
Oh yes please, but can I have one with a pressed Jubi? Haha, We always want more Mark, awesome creation.
Great review, 4 O'clock, I love the Explorer style bezel, slip straight under sleeves and gloves.
Thanks LIW, never thought I would call a Five a total package, even the two tones look good, Seiko bringing it!
Thanks!
I bought the anthracite grey on, last week. Great watches!
Just what I was after!
They look great. Seiko def took some clues from the mod community. Glad you’re getting restocked with nice Seikos after the SKXs were discontinued.
Wow, with bigger dial, I got Seiko 5 1986 model, thats working fine even today.
Imagine an skx homage in that same dimension, it would be great, If only Long Island watch had such a watch in their catalog ;)
Love these for the Price. Wish it came in a no date version as an option.
I think they look great!
I’m not a gilt watch wearer generally, but the rose gold colored one is fantastic fancy pants! These are all nice and the size is superb for us wrist challenged folk.
The grey one with brushed bezel on a nice leather strap..., now that would be something pretty to behold. Let's see how much they will come down in price over time.
For the time being I am waiting for the ISL-18 to come back.
Thank you.
Dang these are some pretty cool watches.
I think the lack of bezel brings it closer to the 'desk diver' and further from a dedicated diver in my opinion. However, I think it looks great and almost a larger version of their 36-38mm dress watches.
that alignment problem bothers me a lot,
seems they don’t really care about the quality control anymore.
Bottoms up design for sure. Also the eastern part is labelled because we have selected a reference frame Marc!
Just Bought Blue Dial One, With Stainless Steel Strap.
@@oscarosullivan4513 way better than it looks in video, completely satisfied, wearing it for past 6 months.
that blue looks awesome
I got mine it's the buss supper happy with the watch.
The grey nylon is the bee's knees with that brushed bezel.
Yup.
Thanks Marc for the review. Glad you are carrying this. Will save up and pull the trigger.
Right on
Definitely a competitor/ alternative of an Alpinist or SARB, really cool looking and great price.
For those looking for a field watch but something unique and keeping close to the standard Explorer vibe but doing its own thing......
I'm sold on the grey with ss bracelet👌
Right on
A grey sunburst Sarb. Now that I would buy.
Just got the grey one as well and no regrets
Just received this today SRPE67 and it's perfect!!
Am I the only one that likes the brushed bezel better? 🔥 Now which color to get.
Love the brushed bezel!!
I will be waiting for the Islander version of that 😁👍
You and me both!
Maybe it is due to growing up in the '80s, but I just can't get behind two-tone watches. That being said, the blue, black, and gray are excellent. Nice release by Seiko. It's like a Seiko version of the Black Bay 36 & 41 models, which certainly is not a bad thing. I am sure they will sell well.
Thank you.
Thanks for the review. Just caught up with this one. Gone are the days $200-$250 watches are considered expensive, note this is a JDM model. Got myself the anthracite color, looking forward to a daily wear. I hope mine will show that "Made In Japan" mark on the dial.
Would love this as a Presage or Prospex with a 6r and the better fit and finishing.
Baby SARB vibes
The Nylon Blue looks like the real winner.
Field watch vibes.
@@islandwatch - Yeah. I was going to say that, but you beat me to it in the video😆😂
Hard to look at those meatball Indices without a rotating bezel around 'em, though😄
“It’s Seiko, you take what you get”. Well, actually I no longer do. It’s a good looking watch but I’m not buying Seiko anymore. Not until they improve the quality. It’s a watch, it’s all bout the details. And the attention to details is not there. Which is a shame as they can design really nice watches, and screw everything up in production process. Great review Marc.
Exactly. Seiko doesn't seem to be able to keep up with the likes of Orient and a lot of microbands these days in quality or price. Even some Chinese brands are looking to offer better deals imo.
Thanks for watching.
People willl buy anything
Just because the chapter ring is 1mm off? LOL.
Seiko watches are junk these days
Just ordered the aftermarket bracelet for it on your site. Thanks Marc.
Just ordered one in gilt, I just love the design of this one, very tudor-esque. Can’t wait to put it on a brown leather 👌🏻
If it had a sapphire crystal, and a screw down crown, this would be an EXCELLENT watch
It would be an excellent watch that costs more.
@@brandonabbott95 is that even true though? Sapphire with a screwdown can be found for cheaper than this model
Just received the srpe51 from you a few days ago & I’m very happy with my purchase. The chapter ring is aligned straight as well!!!
that seiko 5 logo is a dealbreaker for me
Sorry
The old version must have been available in two sizes because I saw them in the shop and one was noticeably smaller than the other. In fact the smaller one looked very small.
This is a very beautiful watch, I want one
If Seiko is listening then why no signed crown, why no sapphire crystal?! At these prices they need to listen a little more closely.
That would cut into their profits. They don't love is that much :(
Yea, these are too expensive Seiko is dumping their affordable quality.
Still people complaining........ You wouldn't buy it anyway🤣
🤔 it’s just north of $200 US dollars...at that price I’m ok with a mineral Crystal and unsigned crown, although if Marc puts those mod pieces out I will be buying them😉
You can always upgrade it to sapphire. Long Island Watch sells the sapphire crystals for these.
Thanks! Would have loved to see a side by side comparison between the 42mm 5KX, these new 40mm-ers and the 38mm SKX013. I found both the 42mm and 38mm SKXs very to be top-heavy and I wonder how the new 40mm-ers feel on the wrist.
Glad it helped!
That's a nice blue dial...
If only I knew about your islander line of watches before bought my Ray II. Next time for sure! Great video Marc!
Next time!
Have to admit I almost added one to my cart this weekend. Would be nice to see that blue dial version with gilt hands and hour markers
Well, that looks just right. Almost perfect dare I say...
I sold every seiko I had only one I have is the padi samurai and still have some alignment issues (but is so nice!) That first watch you showed has some crazy misaligned chaptering. When I was 5 I got a citizen promaster that still works no misalignment they still sale the same edition and still no misalignment. Seiko needs to step up their games. I don't want a watch that I need to pray to dont get a bad one when arrives to the mail. You rock Marc.
Thanks for watching still!
When the islander version of this watch will come out ?? 😀
Hmmmm
@@islandwatch Try to do a rendering of the 38mm case without bezel maybe?
Yesterday
I want an Islander version of the SARX055.
You need to offer sunburst dials on the islander in grey, BLUE and black
Now we need one in a green dial.
I think it’s gorgeous. This one and the orient ray 2 are my next buys, both from your site 👍👍 great review
Wow you let your hair grow a bit. I LOVE IT!!!!
I pulled the trigger on the blue dial with bracelet I live in Ireland it cost me €40 roughly to ship but I hope I have done the right thing my first automatic can't wait, great vid!
Love the rose gold
Thank you
Folded links and a misaligned chapter ring for $275.00. Thanks for playing Seiko.
Quintessential dust-collecting watch to me.
Fantastic new watches!! Love the smaller case size and the classic colors 👌
I guess we need to snap out of expecting lower prices on new Seiko 5's just because the old ones (with 7S movements) are very economical... These have not flooded the market to have the prices drop..
On the wrist, am I right in thinking that, this one seems *almost* identical in size due to the larger crystal?
These are definitely going to be popular enough to push StrapCode or UncleSeiko to start making compatible "Jubilee-style" solid link bracelets
Yes. It will wear quite well, and is very easy to read.
Seiko panic at the assembly... "WE DONT HAVE A BEZEL TO MIS-ALIGN! ... "Shit!!!... MIS-ALIGN THE REHAULT!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
This is going to be another homerun for Seiko
Yup
Blue dial, love.
Yes.
FYI Steinhart 20mm bracelet works with factory hollow endlink, it looks sharp alot sharper
Lovely watch. I like the simplicity (First watch) and the size of course, the water resistance and the movement. But I don't like the fact that the watch is sold out.
It's in stock. Just click through.
@@islandwatch not for the SRPE57 tho :(