My Dad's old Seiko 5 was my first automatic watch and started me off into the hobby. I now have 4 Seiko 5s. I've never paid retail for any of them. I wear mine often. They're just great little watches.
Shiny shiny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No screw down crown means it’s a no no for me. Do like the handset! Even if the watch was still 100 metres WR with the threaded crown I’d almost consider! Great vid Jody!
I have a SNKL23J1, the 7S26 is easy to regulate, the bracelet is easy to adjust, if you know, what you are doing, no hair pulling at all, and I just do not get this hate toward stamped clasps, I mean, how many times a day do you encounter people who ask about the state of your clasp, if you can clarify please do, I do not understand this, besides, thank you so very much, Jody, for your review, you are doing a great job. Cheers from the Stig
I own the snkl45 model and I'm very happy with my little seiko. It has a very interesting sunburst dial, a peculiar black/gray/coffee color that play beautifully with the light. I found out that, even if the crystal hasn't an anti-reflecting coating, the watch is almost always legible. Even in direct sunlight.
@@natfingerboard Chinese are doing to the Japanese what the Japanese did to the Swiss. Imagine the quality of watches that will be coming out of China in 10 years time.
@@Starstreak170 yes, undercut the competition with CCP support, til the business dies, either buy it out, or copy the Original, then raise the prices, still with inferior goods.. Its the tried and true method..
In my opinion, the Seiko 5 lineup is a ‘safe’ choice of getting into automatic watches for a budget despite Chinese brands these days offering watches with better specs and we can’t lie that they may have the best case and dials at their price point
I love my Seiko. Very reliable budget watch. My boss owns 2 Rolex and a few even more expensive swiss made watches. He talks shit about them all the time just like some people here. He is bored of them now and bought a bunch of expensive G-shock. He believes that they are the best. He is currently hunting for the most expensive G-shock around US $60k.
SNKL43 was my first automatic watch. Still love the dimensions and the sunburst dial. The 01V0 case, I think is the best shape, and great for mods. Funny how these 5's can bring me as much pleasure as my more expensive watches. I was so looking forward to becoming a watch snob when I began collecting watches but these darn watches keep putting me back in my place, hahaha.
2 comments: 1 - I disagree that large wrists cannot wear a 37mm watch. Small wrists are limited with big watches, but big wrists can pretty much wear everything. 2 - I have a SNKL41 (and have large wrists). The only beef I have with this watch is the quaint little dot beside the day-date frame at 3 o'clock
The new 5 sports with the smooth bezel and skx design in 40m certainly hits a sweet spot. The grey sunburst dial one is on my list. Looking forward to your review of them!
You nailed it when you mentioned what an important part the Seiko 5 plays for some many people - be that a big part or a small one, the world of watches would be all the poorer if the 5 didn't exist......
I don't like them. They went back to their 90s "dad" flat look which is not appealing to me. I like more 50s and 60s deep curved crystal look. Seiko did the same with 5kx with no bezel. I like the size.
I have owned Seiko 5 for 40 years. The first one ran for almost 40 years without repair. For sentimental reasons I got it fixed for $90! It works great again, but needs a new crystal. I also own a Seiko 5 that I bought to replace it in 95. It still runs flawlessly and keeps good time. The other is a gold quartz watch that my wife gave me for our 10th anniversary in 1991. They all have that pitiful bracelet, and I still wear them on those bracelets. I don’t think they are a bad bracelet at all, or investment. I love the dials on all three watches. They are all special, and still look great. The oldest one survived two years on a concrete truck and one year on a lime spreader and an asphalt delivery dump truck. All required climbing up and down the side of the truck, and the watch took quit a beating. The crystal has a deep gouge in it but it keeps on ticking. I believe in these watches and still wear them in rotation with my others, and I have an 8 1/2” wrist! Great review as always Jody!!! You’re the man!!!
Love my SNKL41. I think, except for the 5 badge, it’s a better looking watch than the SARB035 given the price, except for the bracelet of course. I find the SARB035 dial just too creamy off white for my taste. And yes, I do own a SARB033, but for a little beater watch with semi-dress or jeans and a blazer, the SNKL is hard to beat. I also put it on a Barton leather strap and threw in a Crystaltimes double dome sapphire and it makes it a stellar watch for the money. Have no intention of upgrading the movement as of yet. But that could be done very easily, but then I’d want a slightly larger crown for hand winding. For now, the Seiko shuffle will do. Now, as far as J and K Jody, they are made in the same Malaysian factory. The J model is made on a production line that is supervised by a Japanese national. It’s a loophole in import/export law. The only Seiko watches actually still made in Japan are in the plus $1000 retail price range.
Interesting to read about the J and K models. I've heard about the Japanese supervision thing before, but no one seems to be able to really confirm it. Or that "Made in Japan" is just for the domestic market (and still made in same factories as K models). It's always been mostly speculations about this J or K subject.
I love my SNKL23. I can see buying this new 5 in all the color ways, and swapping out straps and having a blast. Marty’s approach makes a lot of sense to me. And yes, very glad Seiko has not abandoned this market segment!
Not sure if my Seiko 5 has a smaller crown than these but that is my major sticking point of my Seiko 5. It really sucks when you have to reset it after not using it for awhile. The tiny crown is a pain to use and I have tiny fingers! But otherwise, I flipped out the hardlex for a domed sapphire glass and I think it looks beautiful. It's remarkable how much a little bit of a dome can elevate a watch.
I can relate to Marty. It's hard to stop at one Seiko 5 if there are so many others. But I think the SNXS79K got the best dial and worst case of them all while these in the video have the best case.
Yesss! Haven't even started the video and just want to say I love my SNKL41! Personally I think it is the best looking Seiko 5 out there! And perfect for smaller wrists!
I'm surprised about the US pricing for these. You basically can't find them here in Germany anymore, the SNKL 43 is the only one that's available via Amazon and it 149 € currently (around 175 $ I think)... You might find the SNKL 41 for like 120 € via Import from Japan or something...
These are the poor man's SARBs. The snkl case (01V0) IMO is the perfect seiko 5 case. If only the snxs came in this case, the sunburst dial and this case would be unbeatable in the less than 100dollars price range for dressier watch. I am about to get the white dial one in a few days at around 64dollars bnew. It is also maazing how the white one (SNKL41) looks significantly larger than the blue and black ones.
I ordered the snkl41 twice in the past couple of months, both times the seller had to cancel my order due to Covid19... Can't wait to finally get one of these "Baby SARBs". Great review as always Jody!
@ thanks a lot dear sir for your affectionate response . Sharp edges and matchless finishing of sarb 033 compels me not to buy an snkl , because I will be deprived of some of the money which I am saving for sarb . The funny thing is that , the more we save , the more the price of the sarb grows hahaha it is being unattainable
I love the Seiko 5 line up, my first ever automatic was a 1976 Seiko 5 Perpetual Calendar. I do own that PC until now, but my favourite Seiko 5 of all time has to be the SNKP21J with the arabic dial.
Seiko 5's are amazing. That said the new Seiko essentials series blows them away, yes the essentials series are quartz but you get sapphire crystal and better finishing and if you go up to around $150 you'll get titanium, for the money I'd buy one of those over a Seiko 5 of any type. Though I will say if you're lusting after an auto the Seiko 5 is a great watch.
Great great great watches for the money. SNKLs are really fun to wear and cheap to collect. Probably also a good way to get into movement tinkering if that's your thing. I wouldn't mind swapping in a NH36 just for fun, and trying out different strap options. Another fun video!
not since they went to only having 4 o'clock crowns...i know im going to catch hell but im not a fan of the 4 o'clock. Now Seiko doesn't offer a choice of a 3 o'clock until you jump up to the presage line.
Got a couple of Seikos from Skywatches in person. The boss and staff are very helpful and I got to do a bit of bargaining on the spot too :) Great deals for Seikos, I must say. Orients might be a little bit higher-priced there though.
In all honesty, now there are a lot better options that are actually cheaper than Seiko with better specs. Chinese watches like Loreo, Pagani Design, Cadisen etc. have proven that you can get excellent specifications for way less than a 100 dollars. Seiko really needs to step up their game
actually bought the 45 and the 23 partly due to the hype..also had similar problems with sizing the watch links so i leathered it but kept the other on bracelet . The smaller size did take a bit to get used to but at least now I won`t turn down those dimensions anymore .Overall i like wearing them ! Cheers from British Columbia!!
Awesome! Finally< a blue sunburst Seiko model I can afford! Imho 7s26 is ok, it might be almost as ols as I am but this movement works fine inside my SKX, so it is OK for me.
Fun review as always! I have the white dial and love it. I still use the bracelet and don’t have the same problems with the hair - but I don’t wear it loose. I actually sold my sarb035 and got this to fill the gap - no regrets :) I love the size of these! The sarb was just a little too thick and never quite sat right, although looked great. Also, only having two micro adjustments was so annoying. Always wanted it just in between two of the sizes.
I’m SO glad you reviewed the SNKL 45 And it’s brothers. I own the 45, I wear it on a black strap with red stitching and ... it is one of my Favourite watches. The finishing of the case, dial and hands is SUPERB! My wrist is 7.1inches and it wears surprisingly well. The strap is by Alfred Hitchcock himself
Sometimes, probably not with Seikos, where it’s made makes a difference. When I see made in Japan as opposed to made in China, I feel better about the purchase concerning reliability and not financing an authoritarian regime. When it comes to Seikos I’m sure they send managers to other countries to make sure their quality is on par.
I have an SNK809, a SNK375 in an SNK789 case and an SNK789 in an SNK375 case. I think it's a lot of fun to have three watches that look completely different from each other (field, sports/racing, dress styles) with the same internals but I'd have a harder time justifying having three watches that are the same style and internals in different colors. Different strokes for different folks, though, right?
I have a couple of these myself. My wrist is 6.8 inches so it works. The downside is the bracelets are horrible and hair pullers and does cost a bit to get a better strap for them.
@@scottsj4625 www.etsy.com/au/shop/CraftWL and www.etsy.com/au/shop/Manufacturabrand I dont have them yet. But really looking forward to them... Some on etsy are chinese onsellers, but some are legit hand made..
I have the so called Speed.Racer. Very happy with It; except for the bracelet ;which I will probably change. (thanks for the tip). This ones.are perfect . Excellent review ! Thanks!
Here's what Seiko Should do. 1) Upgrade the movement from the 7s26 to the NH36A 2) Get rid of that nasty foldover link bracelet and replace them with either a nato or leather bands instead. 3) Add bigger crowns and make them screwed down as well could really come in handy for us Guys with bigger fingers. 4) Add a sapphire crystal 5) Price them between $55-150 US and you may have a winner Now I'm sure some are gonna argue and say well this list is just dumb try to keep this in mind there are brands on Aliexpress with movements that hand-wind and hack, have screw-down crowns, with sapphire crystals and have similar movements that sell for around the same prices from lesser-known brands
This video is very well timed. Had the SNKL45 arrive just yesterday. Cost a mere £69 including P&P. The strap will of course be changed but the clean dial with that red seconds hand 😍 Pure love. Will keep it for as long as I possibly can.
I also have all three - really cool watches I think. I don't mind the bracelet or the size - even on my 21.5cm wrist. Great for office wear as so slim and cuff friendly.
I had a lovely Seiko 5 Baby Ice. This watch got me into Horology. Great looks, display back, hackable movement and lume that beats watches of far higher price. Great video
When I worked for H. Samuel during the 80s quartz revolution, Seiko auto remained a steady seller. Particularly to send back to India as gifts where the batteries were not available.
Honestly, I'm fine with the history of the seiko 5 and they are a good value. I'd rather have a day-date auto rather than just a date. These days, they should be able to give us a hack and hand-wind, though. I just can't stand the "5" on the dial. I have a few 5s, with the 5 on them, but the "5" stands for "cheap". Put the "5" painted on the caseback glass or something, but it doesn't need to be on the dial anymore. We get it, it's cheap. Fine. Let the dial be classy, at any rate, and keep it simple.
People keep complaining about the price and saying they can get something better from a chinese brand....but I mean come on these snkl models look way better than anything in this price point..
Actually, the 7S26 was outdated at its introduction... there's no real technological advantage between the 7S and the 70s era movements from which it is derived. In fact, the 7S26B and C often gives poorer performance than the A model and prior movements.
“Festival of fives” is what I should call my dating history
😂😂😂
Hey, if you’re a few drinks into the wind, you automatically add 4 anyways.
Hey...at least it wasn’t “Hair nippers”
My sex life is like a Ferrari.
I don’t have a Ferrari 🤪😂
Well... At least there was SOMETHING in your dating history...
My Dad's old Seiko 5 was my first automatic watch and started me off into the hobby. I now have 4 Seiko 5s. I've never paid retail for any of them. I wear mine often. They're just great little watches.
I have a thing for their sexier cousins, 'Orient ***'. Similar price, similar spec, and some of the dials are gorgeous. 😘
Totally agree. Ray.II.,Mako III and the.Bambino....
I've seen some of those 3 stars, definitely a retro 70's vibe with the dials. Gotta love em.
Are the Orient automatics really as noisy as the say, the ' noise' mentions turned me off the Orients..
@@mrmr-vr7vh I just got my Kamasu in green/teal yesterday and i am in love with it. So glad i choose it over the seiko sport 5.
@@ridgepointerail9462 no,they are not; my friend. Grab yours withot any fears...
I’m so early Jody hasn’t liked any of the comments yet lol
There was a collector called Peter
Who fancied a minute repeater
He then took a shine to a G-Shock online
And landed instead with a beater!
Long live the Seiko 5.
My first foray into autos.
Shiny shiny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No screw down crown means it’s a no no for me. Do like the handset! Even if the watch was still 100 metres WR with the threaded crown I’d almost consider! Great vid Jody!
The classic size is a big pro for these watches.
agree
Classic size and gorgeous dials for an affordable price. Most people are only looking for those two specs
I have a SNKL23J1, the 7S26 is easy to regulate, the bracelet is easy to adjust, if you know, what you are doing, no hair pulling at all, and I just do not get this hate toward stamped clasps, I mean, how many times a day do you encounter people who ask about the state of your clasp, if you can clarify please do, I do not understand this, besides, thank you so very much, Jody, for your review, you are doing a great job. Cheers from the Stig
I own the snkl45 model and I'm very happy with my little seiko.
It has a very interesting sunburst dial, a peculiar black/gray/coffee color that play beautifully with the light.
I found out that, even if the crystal hasn't an anti-reflecting coating, the watch is almost always legible. Even in direct sunlight.
In Spain a any of those models cost at least from 100 us$ to 150 us$ or more
The love of watches is not logical ... I own three Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanicals 😊.
how do you like them? I've been considering a khaki for a while now!
Should have titled this "the 3 watch, one watch collection"
What's with Seiko's hard-on for Hardlex?
$50 no name Chinese watches putting them to shame.
absolutely, not to mention those nasty bracelets, any cheap chinese watch comes with solid links solid endlinks and a milled clasp.
@@natfingerboard Chinese are doing to the Japanese what the Japanese did to the Swiss. Imagine the quality of watches that will be coming out of China in 10 years time.
Seiko will stick to their Hardlex glass sadly. They do this on purpose to keep the distance between the budget and the higher tier models.
Alexander Böhm In concept, but you can get a brand new SBBN tuna for $1500+ that still has hardlex and a GS quality movement.
@@Starstreak170 yes, undercut the competition with CCP support, til the business dies, either buy it out, or copy the Original, then raise the prices, still with inferior goods.. Its the tried and true method..
Paying the postage and letting someone unbox my Seiko's was so worth it, pulling the hairs out on Jody's arm is priceless.....
Thanks Martin! They are on their way home to you.
I like the white dial it stands out more nice
In my opinion, the Seiko 5 lineup is a ‘safe’ choice of getting into automatic watches for a budget despite Chinese brands these days offering watches with better specs and we can’t lie that they may have the best case and dials at their price point
www.dummies.com/education/language-arts/grammar/placing-proper-punctuation/
ExZed English may be his second language and the intent of his comment was clear. Don’t be an asshole.
All Chinese products go down to the toilet
I love my Seiko. Very reliable budget watch. My boss owns 2 Rolex and a few even more expensive swiss made watches. He talks shit about them all the time just like some people here. He is bored of them now and bought a bunch of expensive G-shock. He believes that they are the best. He is currently hunting for the most expensive G-shock around US $60k.
SNKL43 was my first automatic watch. Still love the dimensions and the sunburst dial. The 01V0 case, I think is the best shape, and great for mods. Funny how these 5's can bring me as much pleasure as my more expensive watches. I was so looking forward to becoming a watch snob when I began collecting watches but these darn watches keep putting me back in my place, hahaha.
2 comments: 1 - I disagree that large wrists cannot wear a 37mm watch. Small wrists are limited with big watches, but big wrists can pretty much wear everything. 2 - I have a SNKL41 (and have large wrists). The only beef I have with this watch is the quaint little dot beside the day-date frame at 3 o'clock
Love my Orients....superb quality and styling for the price....in house movement as well... quality 😁
The new 5 sports with the smooth bezel and skx design in 40m certainly hits a sweet spot. The grey sunburst dial one is on my list. Looking forward to your review of them!
Absolutely. I am divided between grey and the gilded.
You nailed it when you mentioned what an important part the Seiko 5 plays for some many people - be that a big part or a small one, the world of watches would be all the poorer if the 5 didn't exist......
Baby SARBs :)
Baby GS
I don't like them. They went back to their 90s "dad" flat look which is not appealing to me. I like more 50s and 60s deep curved crystal look. Seiko did the same with 5kx with no bezel. I like the size.
I have owned Seiko 5 for 40 years. The first one ran for almost 40 years without repair. For sentimental reasons I got it fixed for $90! It works great again, but needs a new crystal. I also own a Seiko 5 that I bought to replace it in 95. It still runs flawlessly and keeps good time. The other is a gold quartz watch that my wife gave me for our 10th anniversary in 1991. They all have that pitiful bracelet, and I still wear them on those bracelets. I don’t think they are a bad bracelet at all, or investment. I love the dials on all three watches. They are all special, and still look great. The oldest one survived two years on a concrete truck and one year on a lime spreader and an asphalt delivery dump truck. All required climbing up and down the side of the truck, and the watch took quit a beating. The crystal has a deep gouge in it but it keeps on ticking. I believe in these watches and still wear them in rotation with my others, and I have an 8 1/2” wrist! Great review as always Jody!!! You’re the man!!!
37mm Seiko 5 has been a winner for the last 50-odd years. The gateway drug of watches. Thank you for the review!
Wears a lot bigger on the bracelet. I think you can replace it with a solid one from Ali Express.
Love my SNKL41. I think, except for the 5 badge, it’s a better looking watch than the SARB035 given the price, except for the bracelet of course. I find the SARB035 dial just too creamy off white for my taste. And yes, I do own a SARB033, but for a little beater watch with semi-dress or jeans and a blazer, the SNKL is hard to beat. I also put it on a Barton leather strap and threw in a Crystaltimes double dome sapphire and it makes it a stellar watch for the money. Have no intention of upgrading the movement as of yet. But that could be done very easily, but then I’d want a slightly larger crown for hand winding. For now, the Seiko shuffle will do.
Now, as far as J and K Jody, they are made in the same Malaysian factory. The J model is made on a production line that is supervised by a Japanese national. It’s a loophole in import/export law. The only Seiko watches actually still made in Japan are in the plus $1000 retail price range.
Interesting to read about the J and K models. I've heard about the Japanese supervision thing before, but no one seems to be able to really confirm it. Or that "Made in Japan" is just for the domestic market (and still made in same factories as K models). It's always been mostly speculations about this J or K subject.
Can ask what size crystal fits in the please..
I love my SNKL23. I can see buying this new 5 in all the color ways, and swapping out straps and having a blast. Marty’s approach makes a lot of sense to me. And yes, very glad Seiko has not abandoned this market segment!
Not sure if my Seiko 5 has a smaller crown than these but that is my major sticking point of my Seiko 5. It really sucks when you have to reset it after not using it for awhile. The tiny crown is a pain to use and I have tiny fingers! But otherwise, I flipped out the hardlex for a domed sapphire glass and I think it looks beautiful. It's remarkable how much a little bit of a dome can elevate a watch.
I can relate to Marty. It's hard to stop at one Seiko 5 if there are so many others. But I think the SNXS79K got the best dial and worst case of them all while these in the video have the best case.
Yesss! Haven't even started the video and just want to say I love my SNKL41! Personally I think it is the best looking Seiko 5 out there! And perfect for smaller wrists!
I'm surprised about the US pricing for these. You basically can't find them here in Germany anymore, the SNKL 43 is the only one that's available via Amazon and it 149 € currently (around 175 $ I think)... You might find the SNKL 41 for like 120 € via Import from Japan or something...
18mm lug width is the same as Vostok. Seiko 5 is my 1st mechanical watch too. They were bought in 2007 and still running great!
These are the poor man's SARBs. The snkl case (01V0) IMO is the perfect seiko 5 case. If only the snxs came in this case, the sunburst dial and this case would be unbeatable in the less than 100dollars price range for dressier watch. I am about to get the white dial one in a few days at around 64dollars bnew. It is also maazing how the white one (SNKL41) looks significantly larger than the blue and black ones.
Very cool to see you review a watch that’s actually in my own collection. The SNKL43 was my first Seiko and is still a regular in my daily rotation.
I ordered the snkl41 twice in the past couple of months, both times the seller had to cancel my order due to Covid19... Can't wait to finally get one of these "Baby SARBs".
Great review as always Jody!
I sold my sarb035 and got one of these instead. No regrets . You’ll love it :)
@@MrBrendanox really sir ?
@ thanks a lot dear sir for your affectionate response . Sharp edges and matchless finishing of sarb 033 compels me not to buy an snkl , because I will be deprived of some of the money which I am saving for sarb . The funny thing is that , the more we save , the more the price of the sarb grows hahaha it is being unattainable
I have a SNKL43, it's a lovely lovely watch.
I just bought one on amazon right now my only "nice" watch right now is a fossil watch,i didn't know better 4 years ago
I loved it so much I got a SARB 035 and I never looked back. All the negatives went away.
I love the Seiko 5 line up, my first ever automatic was a 1976 Seiko 5 Perpetual Calendar. I do own that PC until now, but my favourite Seiko 5 of all time has to be the SNKP21J with the arabic dial.
Seiko 5's are amazing. That said the new Seiko essentials series blows them away, yes the essentials series are quartz but you get sapphire crystal and better finishing and if you go up to around $150 you'll get titanium, for the money I'd buy one of those over a Seiko 5 of any type. Though I will say if you're lusting after an auto the Seiko 5 is a great watch.
Had my seiko 5 since 1983 still wear it never been serviced keeps good time + - 10 seconds a day excellent little watch.
I rarely wear my 5 but it’s ideal with a suit. Simple, elegant but the bracelet is indeed horrible but looks ok. The lume on mine is excellent.
The snkl41 was my intro to automatic watches. I think it is the perfect starter watch.
I have a blue, black, and white dial Seiko 5 "Speed Racer," so I totally get Marty...
Great great great watches for the money. SNKLs are really fun to wear and cheap to collect. Probably also a good way to get into movement tinkering if that's your thing. I wouldn't mind swapping in a NH36 just for fun, and trying out different strap options. Another fun video!
not since they went to only having 4 o'clock crowns...i know im going to catch hell but im not a fan of the 4 o'clock. Now Seiko doesn't offer a choice of a 3 o'clock until you jump up to the presage line.
SNKL23 was my first ever auto and it will always have a special place in my collection, and in my heart as I’m soldering through my horology journey.
Got a couple of Seikos from Skywatches in person. The boss and staff are very helpful and I got to do a bit of bargaining on the spot too :) Great deals for Seikos, I must say. Orients might be a little bit higher-priced there though.
Just bought a snkl23 I know it's very expensive for the price but I couldn't help myself. L23, 809 and Bambino V2 - now I just want a Rolex OP black
In all honesty, now there are a lot better options that are actually cheaper than Seiko with better specs. Chinese watches like Loreo, Pagani Design, Cadisen etc. have proven that you can get excellent specifications for way less than a 100 dollars. Seiko really needs to step up their game
Seiko dial king
Long reign the Seiko 5. Truly one of the most reliable watches on the market.
Just buy a replacement strap immediately 😀
There's a new batch if Seiko 5's people call the 5KX. 40mm, similar to those, but with a SKX dial. Hope you get to review those.
He has done a few months ago.. th-cam.com/video/eqG5nhX7mR0/w-d-xo.html
I wore my SNK803 today. Great field watch. Not sure why you say that bracelet pulls your arm hairs. Never experienced that.
These older seiko 5s are a good deal. The new ones (with the new logo and 4R36 inside) cost like $300, which is way too much for a seiko 5.
I got one of each I agree
Still better then 99.9% of the fashion / start up watch brands, especially for the money
Man perfect timing ! Purchasing my first seiko today !
Isaiah Bonilla enjoy!
actually bought the 45 and the 23 partly due to the hype..also had similar problems with sizing the watch links so i leathered it but kept the other on bracelet . The smaller size did take a bit to get used to but at least now I won`t turn down those dimensions anymore .Overall i like wearing them ! Cheers from British Columbia!!
Awesome! Finally< a blue sunburst Seiko model I can afford! Imho 7s26 is ok, it might be almost as ols as I am but this movement works fine inside my SKX, so it is OK for me.
Fun review as always! I have the white dial and love it. I still use the bracelet and don’t have the same problems with the hair - but I don’t wear it loose. I actually sold my sarb035 and got this to fill the gap - no regrets :) I love the size of these! The sarb was just a little too thick and never quite sat right, although looked great. Also, only having two micro adjustments was so annoying. Always wanted it just in between two of the sizes.
I'd be into a video on one of the Orient Tri-Stars
Love This Seikos 5 well spend money, in my opinion great looking pieces, I got several in my collection, those hands remind me of the Sarb33...
I’m SO glad you reviewed the SNKL 45
And it’s brothers. I own the 45, I wear it on a black strap with red stitching and ... it is one of my Favourite watches. The finishing of the case, dial and hands is SUPERB! My wrist is 7.1inches and it wears surprisingly well. The strap is by Alfred Hitchcock himself
Budget Seiko watches are going to be DEAD very soon. Chinese watches with SAPPHIRE would easily surpass them. Pathetic strategy by Seiko.
could you please share the link on where to buy the Rolex wall clock
I own the snkl43 and put a flat sapphire crystal in it. Really a stunning watch in the sun
Can I ask please what size crystal you put in there to as a replacement. Thanks Marty
Sometimes, probably not with Seikos, where it’s made makes a difference. When I see made in Japan as opposed to made in China, I feel better about the purchase concerning reliability and not financing an authoritarian regime. When it comes to Seikos I’m sure they send managers to other countries to make sure their quality is on par.
I have an SNK809, a SNK375 in an SNK789 case and an SNK789 in an SNK375 case. I think it's a lot of fun to have three watches that look completely different from each other (field, sports/racing, dress styles) with the same internals but I'd have a harder time justifying having three watches that are the same style and internals in different colors. Different strokes for different folks, though, right?
Unique hand made bands should differentiate them a lot more.. They are coming..
I have the Japan fully lumed dial version great little watch. Mine has a little jubilee bracelet quite comfortable .
Great little watches. But Seiko really need to step up their bracelet-game!
I don't know what it is but the Seiko 5 screams cheap to me. I would never own one.
I like the bracelet.
They wear bigger on the bracelet and look better.
I tried them on leather straps but moved back to the bracelet.
Sorted.
My alltime fav seiko 5 is snkl23 ❤
I have an SNK361K1 - the dial and handset are a little different. It wasn't expensive and I love it.
You've just prompted me to go and find my one and only Seiko 5 and take a trip down memory lane
You should get your hands on the new 40mm seiko 5 sports
I have a couple of these myself. My wrist is 6.8 inches so it works. The downside is the bracelets are horrible and hair pullers and does cost a bit to get a better strap for them.
I have a few of Handmade Leather straps coming from Etsy for these three... Should look mint....
@@ridgepointerail9462 Do you have a link? 18mm are not the easiest size to find. I don't care about natos but I love leather.
@@scottsj4625 www.etsy.com/au/shop/CraftWL and www.etsy.com/au/shop/Manufacturabrand I dont have them yet. But really looking forward to them... Some on etsy are chinese onsellers, but some are legit hand made..
Ah my beloved SNKL41. Have one for almost 2 years... I'm never selling that one!
I have the so called Speed.Racer. Very happy with It; except for the bracelet ;which I will probably change. (thanks for the tip). This ones.are perfect . Excellent review ! Thanks!
I adjusted my 41 and corrected the beat error. When I wear it, it runs dead on. If it falls behind by a second I just leave it face up.
I have these three watches, they're great value ones! Thanks for this video and greetings from Guatemala!
Here's what Seiko Should do.
1) Upgrade the movement from the 7s26 to the NH36A
2) Get rid of that nasty foldover link bracelet and replace them with either a nato or leather bands instead.
3) Add bigger crowns and make them screwed down as well could really come in handy for us Guys with bigger fingers.
4) Add a sapphire crystal
5) Price them between $55-150 US and you may have a winner
Now I'm sure some are gonna argue and say well this list is just dumb try to keep this in mind there are brands on Aliexpress with movements that hand-wind and hack, have screw-down crowns, with sapphire crystals and have similar movements that sell for around the same prices from lesser-known brands
My 7S26 runs at +2, combined with the magic lever, it's pretty astonishing value!
This video is very well timed. Had the SNKL45 arrive just yesterday. Cost a mere £69 including P&P. The strap will of course be changed but the clean dial with that red seconds hand 😍 Pure love. Will keep it for as long as I possibly can.
I also have all three - really cool watches I think. I don't mind the bracelet or the size - even on my 21.5cm wrist. Great for office wear as so slim and cuff friendly.
I had a lovely Seiko 5 Baby Ice. This watch got me into Horology. Great looks, display back, hackable movement and lume that beats watches of far higher price. Great video
When I worked for H. Samuel during the 80s quartz revolution, Seiko auto remained a steady seller. Particularly to send back to India as gifts where the batteries were not available.
got some seiko 5s for my dad, and 2 of my brothers... truly one of the best mechanical watches
Honestly, I'm fine with the history of the seiko 5 and they are a good value. I'd rather have a day-date auto rather than just a date. These days, they should be able to give us a hack and hand-wind, though. I just can't stand the "5" on the dial. I have a few 5s, with the 5 on them, but the "5" stands for "cheap". Put the "5" painted on the caseback glass or something, but it doesn't need to be on the dial anymore. We get it, it's cheap. Fine. Let the dial be classy, at any rate, and keep it simple.
I got mine cheaper than that but for the price they are good looking watches ... a little small ...but I quite like the look of the bracelets
People keep complaining about the price and saying they can get something better from a chinese brand....but I mean come on these snkl models look way better than anything in this price point..
Actually, the 7S26 was outdated at its introduction... there's no real technological advantage between the 7S and the 70s era movements from which it is derived. In fact, the 7S26B and C often gives poorer performance than the A model and prior movements.
🤔 The new seiko 5s are pretty good too. (40mm)
Alternatively you could always manscape (or would it be Seiko-scape) those wrists so you have no hairs to pull out.
Scotty Kilmer say make sure when you buy a Toyota it is made in Japan
That means you must buy a Land cruiser the only 100% Japanese made Toyota
Is it still a good buy in 2024?
Good first automatic watch .
My first auto was an snkl23 lol
These Seiko 5's are God awful and best left for children
I resemble that remark!