Loved the history of Seiko, Thanks. Back in 1969 when I was 16 years old I bought my very first new watch. It was a Seiko 5. Over time it stopped working but I kept the watch for sentimental reasons. Earlier this year I had complete service and repair done for $275. Even the watch repair guy said I can buy a nice new Seiko for that price. I'm glad I had this watch repaired. I do own Omegas, Rolex and others but this 50 year old Seiko holds a special place in my heart.
You know why people love Seiko? because it stayed true to its brand mission and vision unlike other brands that try to sell you Status, Luxury or Investment, Seiko just sells you Good Quality & Affordable watches that anyone can wear. The answer the NEED of people for watches not the WANT aspect.
My mom has 11 Seiko watches. I just thought she had watch issues. I had no clue there was an actual reason she loved them so much. This was pretty interesting.
A good video Teddy. One thing to add is that in 1983 Seiko introduced the first analog quartz chronograph. And their 6139 Speedtimer was the first auto chrono in space thanks to Col. Pogue
Absolutely wonderful video. Thanks to Seiko (and Teddy too) for providing such amazing time pieces that are also affordable, provided a gateway into mechanical watches.
I recently own a Seiko srpd65 My uncle gave it to me after graduating accountancy! I love it with all my heart because this was my first automatic watch! Love your videos!
This is my favorite of all of your videos because I love history, I love Japan, and because my father had a Seiko automatic in the 1970's that captured my imagination as a kid. Thanks very much!
This was absolutely great. I love getting a comprehensive guide to history, figures and moments in the watch world. Very consumable info and really encourages the watch loving.
Great video. Seiko isn't for everyone but imo the brand deserves respect, whether or not their watches give you the fizz. Liking to wear one is all a matter of personal preference but I think quality is a bit less subjective.
Great video, I'm a big GS fan and knowing it's origins makes me a fan of Seiko too. Just don't tell Paul Pluta lol. Good work and greetings from South Africa, Johannesburg. Recently just got a GS "First" and GS "Snowflake", in love with them!
Great video. Suspect the horological world of Japan is not as well documented as Switzerland and therefore a bit of work went into this piece, Well done Sir!
Excellent video, I thought you would bring up the Swiss watch accuracy competition that was discontinued after Grand Seiko came in first! Great video about a great brand.
My first Seiko is a Pogue with the gold face. Two more with one the automatic dive watch with a dark blue dial. Third a nice thin battery powered black dialed dress watch in stainless and gold with a diamond at the 12 O clock. All have been solid performers, stylish and accurate. Thank you for this video.
I enjoy these videos. You do an excellent job. One of the most interesting moments in the history of any business is when they move from craft manufacturing (each worker produces an entire unit) to industrial manufacturing, with the division of labor. Say, John Deere, or Ford, or BMW.
Awesome Teddy. Seiko is my favorite Brand by far. Please do all of the Seiko videos you can think of. I don’t understand why people don’t subscribe. I don’t want to miss any of your videos. You’re due for another one with Courtney. Columbus Ohio guy .Go Bucks
I subscribed because in the beginning of the video I was chastised for simply browsing videos as a TH-cam lurker without subscribing. I mean bar graphs and statistics and everything. FINE TEDDY, FINE!
Another good video. I've been watch a lot of YT reviews on watches (during these SIP times). I've noticed most tend to be about luxury brands (Rolex, Omega, AP, JLC, Patek, etc). It's so refreshing to see someone talk about more affordable brands. I bought my second Seiko last month (SARB03) and am loving it. I bought my first one 25 years ago back when I was very young that thought it was time to buy my first big boy watch. It has been sitting in a drawer since '05, but it still works. I had the battery replaced and the it works like the day I bought it. Keep up the good work. You definitely take a very balanced approach to your presentations without a hint of snobbery or snark, which is more rare than I first thought.
Great video Teddy! I'd love a video on Credor, the brand seems very hush-hush I have a Seiko Bell-matic 4006-7010 grey dial on the way. So much watch for so little money. If Seiko offer more robust options for Spring Drive at 38mm I'd be over the moon!
I own one given by my dad, which was his during the mid-70s. I have a feeling you're going to love the Bell-matic. Mine is a white dial with gold case. The mechanical alarm still works.
Very very awesome video. Great info and history. Makes you wonder if the "Quartz crisis" was actually a blessing, forcing the surviving watchmakers to step up their game and proof the relevance of their art. Or maybe not? Either way I'm really enjoying your work more and more. 👍
I was unsure on witch diver to choose to start my watch journey. But thanks to this absolutely awesome video I finally know. A Seiko SKX. Thanks for your amazing work in transforming your audience in watch enthusiasts
Although I have several Swiss watches, Seiko will always be my sweet spot (specific eras of Bulova, as well). Through in the sister company Grand Seiko, and forget it! Amazing!!
Teddy Baldassarre - Thanks for acknowledging my comment. As a fellow you tuber in the same space, I have a ton of respect for your growth. Congrats brother!
Great video Teddy! I found a Seikosha wall clock from the early 1900's similar to the one you posted at the beginning of the video at an estate sale yesterday.
Yes and no. Regarding quartz technology, The Swiss were the first to develop a quartz wristwatch movement (the BETA 1) and Longines was the first to make a quartz wristwatch with the Ultra-Quartz. However, Seiko was the first to bring a quartz wristwatch to market, so they get all the credit. The Seiko Astron was also a luxury piece, meaning it wouldn't be until 1972 that Bulova's Accuquartz would be released, which was the first mass-market quartz watch.
i may have already commented ..I'm sat with an SNA411 Flight master on my wrist ...it's smaller than any film on the net depicts it to be ...macro lenses eh..lol. my favourite is the cogs and springs Baby Tuna ..it feels like the money. The flighty is the only quartz one i want.
Awesome Teddy...perfect Amount of information allowing the reader to delve deeper if they choose...Thanks for the great piece. I needed a little pick-me-up And a reminder of why I Seiko is one of my favorite watch brands...I can’t say that I’m overly happy with some of the directions that they’ve gone in...Some of these ridiculous limited releases and the trashing of the SKX Legacy With the new and less capable ‘5KX’... however, they continue to make many great watches and are the mainstay of my ‘too big collection’... What do you think of the new alpinist?
Awesome video, Teddy! I'd love to see more about King and Grand Seiko. I've been obsessed with Seiko since I received my Cocktail Time last year. Their vintage selection is just amazing as are their JDM Presage models. I keep finding watches that no one talks about. It's fun.
Hmmm... SNK807, SCC667, SRPC91, 7002 and 4205... not to mention my Dan Henry 1970 that uses I believe a NH35 Seiko movement (I know it’s a Seiko movement so apologies if I’m wrong on the caliber number) but Seiko is easily my favorite brand. Next up in the future for my next purchases would be the SKX007 and the JDM green Alpinist ... and eventually a Grand Seiko.
I would love one of these videos for Timex. They have made a lot of pivotal innovations in the watch industry that I don’t think a lot of people know about. Rich American and watch history
Great video Teddy-always enjoy your take. Would have loved a nod to Seiko's short lived, but interesting Elnix line. I picked up an Elnix SG (0723-6010) with a beautiful green gradient dial in the early 70s-still have it and just recently found another version to add to my collection.
Loved the history of Seiko, Thanks. Back in 1969 when I was 16 years old I bought my very first new watch. It was a Seiko 5. Over time it stopped working but I kept the watch for sentimental reasons. Earlier this year I had complete service and repair done for $275. Even the watch repair guy said I can buy a nice new Seiko for that price. I'm glad I had this watch repaired. I do own Omegas, Rolex and others but this 50 year old Seiko holds a special place in my heart.
I have three Seiko 5s, they are are superb watches.
First of all, I've had no idea that watch has been around that long, second,👏 .
1965... everything else "ditto"!
That’s so sick bra
I HAVE 4 SEIKO (2 Seiko 5 Automatic series; 1 Seiko Chronograph quartz ; and 1 SEIKO KING TURTLE AUTOMATIC) . THEY ARE GREAT WATCHES👍🏻👍🏻
You know why people love Seiko? because it stayed true to its brand mission and vision unlike other brands that try to sell you Status, Luxury or Investment, Seiko just sells you Good Quality & Affordable watches that anyone can wear. The answer the NEED of people for watches not the WANT aspect.
My mom has 11 Seiko watches. I just thought she had watch issues. I had no clue there was an actual reason she loved them so much. This was pretty interesting.
Whether you did this cut at 12:00 on purpose or accident. I loved it! Little things like this will make your video unique.
Lol it was an accident but never bad to show behind the curtain haha
@@TeddyBaldassarre we all know your secret now!
@@TeddyBaldassarre this so funnyy lol
@@TeddyBaldassarre do you write your script on your phone? What the hell you're supposed to use mechanical typewriters
A good video Teddy. One thing to add is that in 1983 Seiko introduced the first analog quartz chronograph. And their 6139 Speedtimer was the first auto chrono in space thanks to Col. Pogue
Could have mentioned the Pogue. Did a deep dive into it in my series of watches in space.
Who's watching this with a Seiko on their wrists?
Zamair Ibrahim 👋
I don't have any Seiko (
@@LordArioh Time to get one!
@@z4m41r I'll be getting NEO 70's panda in a couple of weeks)
@@LordArioh Great choice! An icon and a classic!
I got my first Seiko today for Christmas and I’m in love with it. You can really see the quality. Nicest watch I’ve gotten by far!
Great video. Seiko largest of my collection. Skx007, 009, 013. SARB033, Presage cocktail time. Black monster, Snkl23. A few vintage Seiko’s.
U don't have seiko snxs79 in ur collection ☹
The vintage ones are the best
Absolutely wonderful video. Thanks to Seiko (and Teddy too) for providing such amazing time pieces that are also affordable, provided a gateway into mechanical watches.
I recently own a Seiko srpd65
My uncle gave it to me after graduating accountancy! I love it with all my heart because this was my first automatic watch!
Love your videos!
Excellent video. While no quarter-hour piece can cover all of Seiko's history, this sure is a fine appetizer, an intro to the world of Seiko.
This is my favorite of all of your videos because I love history, I love Japan, and because my father had a Seiko automatic in the 1970's that captured my imagination as a kid. Thanks very much!
This was absolutely great. I love getting a comprehensive guide to history, figures and moments in the watch world. Very consumable info and really encourages the watch loving.
Great video. Seiko isn't for everyone but imo the brand deserves respect, whether or not their watches give you the fizz. Liking to wear one is all a matter of personal preference but I think quality is a bit less subjective.
Simply put, my favorite brand 😍
Great video, I'm a big GS fan and knowing it's origins makes me a fan of Seiko too. Just don't tell Paul Pluta lol. Good work and greetings from South Africa, Johannesburg. Recently just got a GS "First" and GS "Snowflake", in love with them!
Good choice. I recently got my first GS as well, Spring Drive GMT with the sapphire bezel. Love it.
Great video. Suspect the horological world of Japan is not as well documented as Switzerland and therefore a bit of work went into this piece, Well done Sir!
This video is 2 years old and still the rock solid authority on the brand history of Seiko. Good on ya m8
Excellent video, I thought you would bring up the Swiss watch accuracy competition that was discontinued after Grand Seiko came in first! Great video about a great brand.
*king seiko
My first Seiko is a Pogue with the gold face. Two more with one the automatic dive watch with a dark blue dial. Third a nice thin battery powered black dialed dress watch in stainless and gold with a diamond at the 12 O clock. All have been solid performers, stylish and accurate. Thank you for this video.
Videos like this if you would make twice or even thrice as long it would be a pleasure to watch. Thanks man!
I enjoy these videos. You do an excellent job. One of the most interesting moments in the history of any business is when they move from craft manufacturing (each worker produces an entire unit) to industrial manufacturing, with the division of labor. Say, John Deere, or Ford, or BMW.
What an informative, beautifully put together video about a great brand with heritage that makes watches for any pocket. Thanks Teddy!
Awesome Teddy. Seiko is my favorite Brand by far. Please do all of the Seiko videos you can think of. I don’t understand why people don’t subscribe. I don’t want to miss any of your videos. You’re due for another one with Courtney. Columbus Ohio guy .Go Bucks
I subscribed because in the beginning of the video I was chastised for simply browsing videos as a TH-cam lurker without subscribing. I mean bar graphs and statistics and everything. FINE TEDDY, FINE!
Another good video. I've been watch a lot of YT reviews on watches (during these SIP times). I've noticed most tend to be about luxury brands (Rolex, Omega, AP, JLC, Patek, etc). It's so refreshing to see someone talk about more affordable brands. I bought my second Seiko last month (SARB03) and am loving it. I bought my first one 25 years ago back when I was very young that thought it was time to buy my first big boy watch. It has been sitting in a drawer since '05, but it still works. I had the battery replaced and the it works like the day I bought it.
Keep up the good work. You definitely take a very balanced approach to your presentations without a hint of snobbery or snark, which is more rare than I first thought.
You convinced me, I was one of the 70 percent so I finally subscribed. Awesome videos man
this a video that needed to happen. upsetting watch snobs everywhere!
Well said! If it was for watch snob we would still have expensive imprecise watches.
Got my first seiko today....a vintage women’s automatic preloved from eBay and a new band for it and I can’t wait for it to get here
Great video Teddy! I'd love a video on Credor, the brand seems very hush-hush
I have a Seiko Bell-matic 4006-7010 grey dial on the way. So much watch for so little money. If Seiko offer more robust options for Spring Drive at 38mm I'd be over the moon!
I own one given by my dad, which was his during the mid-70s. I have a feeling you're going to love the Bell-matic. Mine is a white dial with gold case. The mechanical alarm still works.
Been subscribed for a long time bro. that 70% needs to keep up!
Appreciate it Adam! And I agree! Slackers! Haha
You got me, i was watching and wasnt subscribed. I now am subscribed !
I cant tell you how much I appreciate the time and effort you put into your videos man.
This is an awesome video Teddy - I come back every year when I'm doing some seiko research.
Do apologise Teddy.... thought I was subbed. Now I am..... Carry on fella, keep up the quality content. 👍
Great video! Watch history videos are always fascinating. I'd love to see a history of Omega video in the future.
13:25 Love those blue hands!
What's the model of the seiko wach in (13:18)??? I loved it!
im looking for it too
Great video. Would love to see one like this for Grand Seiko.
I love my Seiko SKX007, really looking forward to a Prospex in the near future after school!
Here I am graduated now and have added a PADI Turtle to my collection.
Very very awesome video. Great info and history. Makes you wonder if the "Quartz crisis" was actually a blessing, forcing the surviving watchmakers to step up their game and proof the relevance of their art. Or maybe not? Either way I'm really enjoying your work more and more. 👍
What can't Seiko do??? Nice piece on Seiko's history TB!!!
Great video , thanks for all your hard work and passion Teddy. Always spreading horological knowledge, much needed for sure.
Thank You Very Much, I really Like the way that you do practically everything on this page with Watches, Again, Thank You Very Much.
Love my Seiko SKX007 and your channel Brother!!
Found a 38mm Seiko 5 today in a Thrift shop in good order and running and complications good at $30 I mistook it for a Ladies! ⌚😊⌚
11:59 😄
Thanks for your videos, they’re my watch school.
Try and score an interview with the head of Seiko’s watch business.
Let me see what I can do!
@@TeddyBaldassarre e
Do it!!! 😍😍
Very interesting and educational video, keep the good work my friend!
History of Grand Seiko next please :-)
I was unsure on witch diver to choose to start my watch journey. But thanks to this absolutely awesome video I finally know. A Seiko SKX. Thanks for your amazing work in transforming your audience in watch enthusiasts
happy to be one of your 30% subscribers who always view your vidz 👏👏
Thank you Teddy for the history. Going to own my first Seiko watch in a couple of days for my birthday .
Does anybody know what are the last two models called? In the video from 13:07-13:29…
Thank you
Although I have several Swiss watches, Seiko will always be my sweet spot (specific eras of Bulova, as well). Through in the sister company Grand Seiko, and forget it! Amazing!!
Superb video of the one of the most prolific watch brand in the world.
such a great overview of Seiko, thank you Teddy :)
Terrific brand/brain-dump video. Thorough, thoughtful, engaging, and knowledgeable. What's happening at 14:26? That should remain a mystery.
Watching this while wearing my SARB033!! Great video Teddy!!!
Great choice my man!
Teddy Baldassarre - Thanks for acknowledging my comment. As a fellow you tuber in the same space, I have a ton of respect for your growth. Congrats brother!
Great video Teddy! I found a Seikosha wall clock from the early 1900's similar to the one you posted at the beginning of the video at an estate sale yesterday.
Excellent video Mr. Ted. Thank you for your efforts.
Great video Teddy
great video - 2nd time watching this. Not sure I commented the last time. Keep it up!
Just subscribed 😊👍 Thanks for the great Seiko videos 🎊
Dig these history videos! Keep em coming!
Thank you for this history lesson
. Very informative and I greatly appreciate your knowledge. I don't get that from many of the tubers I follow.
Seiko the Lexus of watches. Casio the Toyota of watches.
G-SHOCK the Land Cruiser of watches.
@@taihoz7085 If I'm not mistaking, it was the Hylux that was christened "the car that wouldn't die" by Top Gear ;-)
Duh, Toyota and Lexus are both the same company. The 'Lexus' name is for US usage. You could make the analogy with Seiko vs Grand Seiko.
@@taihoz7085 the farm truck. If you want Land Rover you need Garmin.
@@stevek8829 The use of Lexus branding is worldwide now... not exclusively US.
I AM A SEIKO FANS👍🏻👍🏻. GREAT VIDEO & EXPLANATION MR.TEDDY👍🏻👍🏻
Love the honesty in your reviews.
Great video- thank you! It would be nice to see the same presentation for Grand Seiko.
Fantastic video - well done Teddy!!
I love these videos, Teddy. From the way you described them, Seiko could very much have been considered the pioneer in wrist-borne tech.
Yes and no. Regarding quartz technology,
The Swiss were the first to develop a quartz wristwatch movement (the BETA 1) and Longines was the first to make a quartz wristwatch with the Ultra-Quartz. However, Seiko was the first to bring a quartz wristwatch to market, so they get all the credit. The Seiko Astron was also a luxury piece, meaning it wouldn't be until 1972 that Bulova's Accuquartz would be released, which was the first mass-market quartz watch.
i may have already commented ..I'm sat with an SNA411 Flight master on my wrist ...it's smaller than any film on the net depicts it to be ...macro lenses eh..lol.
my favourite is the cogs and springs Baby Tuna ..it feels like the money. The flighty is the only quartz one i want.
Awesome Teddy...perfect Amount of information allowing the reader to delve deeper if they choose...Thanks for the great piece. I needed a little pick-me-up And a reminder of why I Seiko is one of my favorite watch brands...I can’t say that I’m overly happy with some of the directions that they’ve gone in...Some of these ridiculous limited releases and the trashing of the SKX Legacy With the new and less capable ‘5KX’... however, they continue to make many great watches and are the mainstay of my ‘too big collection’...
What do you think of the new alpinist?
Great review thank you - bought a Flight master to add to my sailing one.
this is a realy good , you did a very good job, well above the others i have seen.
Does anyone know the watch model on 13:18? It looks gorgeous.
Your history videos are so well constructed.
Thanks.
Awesome video, Teddy! I'd love to see more about King and Grand Seiko. I've been obsessed with Seiko since I received my Cocktail Time last year. Their vintage selection is just amazing as are their JDM Presage models. I keep finding watches that no one talks about. It's fun.
Great video Teddy! You need to do more of these.
Hmmm... SNK807, SCC667, SRPC91, 7002 and 4205... not to mention my Dan Henry 1970 that uses I believe a NH35 Seiko movement (I know it’s a Seiko movement so apologies if I’m wrong on the caliber number) but Seiko is easily my favorite brand. Next up in the future for my next purchases would be the SKX007 and the JDM green Alpinist ... and eventually a Grand Seiko.
Thanks. That was a very interesting summary of Seiko's history
Yup, would enjoy a Grand Seiko video.
I would love one of these videos for Timex. They have made a lot of pivotal innovations in the watch industry that I don’t think a lot of people know about. Rich American and watch history
what is the model of the watch at 13:20?! beautiful!
Well explained Sir!!! Love from India!!
Cracking video, really enjoyed this, bravo
Seiko are truly a watch to last...I have old seiko 5H23 5A00 quartz...its from 1985 still working perfectly..
Hell yea! Great vid, brother. Lots of great info
Love my skx009. Unstoppable, unless you put it down for 41 hours.
With a 30-50 second daily deviation...
I guess precise is in the eye of the beholder...
Dumbass
I dont think its 30-50. According to the internet my seiko 5 is 20-40 but i can run it for a week and its still the right minute. Same goes for my skx
@@hugedickerinokripperino5299 My skx009 is only 6 seconds slow per day.
blazinmark1 haha now now Mark... we both own one as well. Play nice! 😝 😂 🤣
@@blazinmark1 after 1 year of your comment. How many invicta's did you buy?
Teddy. All the way from Malaysia here. Keep it up!
Awesome video! Love the history, it means so much with watches.
Great video and really interesting history! Loving my new Seiko 5 SNK793, it’s the first watch in my collection as a college student 👍👍
Seiko was the favorite watch of American soldiers in Vietnam because they handled the rain and humidity well.
Awesome video on Seiko history.
Great video Teddy-always enjoy your take. Would have loved a nod to Seiko's short lived, but interesting Elnix line. I picked up an Elnix SG (0723-6010) with a beautiful green gradient dial in the early 70s-still have it and just recently found another version to add to my collection.
Awesome video, Teddy. Love your content.
My dad owned a Seiko, loved them then and still do to this day. Think I have at least 4 but most collectors have a lot more!
Great job ~ Great video! I love my Seikos!
Anybody know the reference number for the watch at 0:22?