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 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.
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 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!
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!!!
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.
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 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.
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
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!
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 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.
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
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!
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
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
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.
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.
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
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!!
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!
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.
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.
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.
An undoubtedly one of the best Seiko 5 case and dial & hand designs. Another advantage of such a watch is the maximum wearability, as you soon forget you are wearing a watch (on a leather strap). It’s a classic.
Very very very strange as I just ordered the 45 and 43, ready own the 41. Now this video comes out as my watches are en route to me. That's wild!!! Great video!!
Look at the SNK357.. I havent found a video that does it justice, Dark blue to Ocean blue, 5 emblem imprinted on the dial, with sunburst... I might need to upload one.. Same case though... Looking for an awesome Band to suit it... Looking forward to gitting my 3 back from from Jody...
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!
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.
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..
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
Seiko 5 is an affordable products line with reasonable reliable and acceptable accuratcy. After 4 years, my snzh55 still on my wrist most of the time, although with a couple of crackles on the crystal lower it looks, and the timing bezel became loosend clips, but the 7s36 movement is a lovely workhorse with +/-2-3 sec per day after regulate recently, unless enter some formal occasions, it was my favorite little daily beater watch with out extra care . 😊
Funny that you are wearing that t-shirt, i just watched back to the future 1 and i took pictures of all the scenes with watches and i have 6 back to the future part 1, 2, and 3 hot wheels.
Jody, hello from the Chicagoland area. I love Seikos, that entire 5 class is outstanding. What a great series of watches. Can't go wrong with any of them....... Best wishes to you and your family. Continued success to you. Peace ☮️
I have several dial colors of the Invicta two-tone bracelet Pro and Grand divers. I love those well built automatics that keep excellent time. The dial colors are for different outfits. Yes, I'm that vain.
I got the SNKL43 (the blue one) as a gift from my GF about 5 years ago. The watch was running roughly +25 seconds/day so I decided to service/regulate it at the local watchmaker. The service cost was about 40 USD and it runs +4 seconds/day since then. I also found a way to set the time nearly at second :D When the watch fully stops, adjust the time at 1 minute ahead of the actual time then take your quartz watch and careully trach the time > start shaking your Seiko like 3 or 4 seconds before the second hand on a quartz watch matches the second hand on a Seiko and bam it starts running hahahaha :D
I had the white dial and still not 100% why I moved it on. They are also fun if you want to tinker with, as they are quite bombproof so adding bits and seeing how it all goes together is interesting. Also, with the bracelet - give it a quick bath in WD40 and makes it far less squeaky and helps the articulation!
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.
Excellent first/teen/small wristed watch, good value. Wish they did a "Seiko 4" as imho the day/date complication ruins the dial, especially on the pretty blue one. Cheers 👍🏻
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?
The SNK355 is a real stunner. Unfortunately it has Seiko five logos embossed through out the dial - but it is only noticeable on the black and blue color ways. Just pop a Crystal Times Sapphire CT083 in the front and and Colareb Venezia Ocher strap and you've got something very special for $150.
I think sorting out a sapphire crystal and non-pressed bracelet on an almost £100 watch is reasonable in today's market, they definitely have the economies of scale to pull it off
@P M B Oooh... I don't know, maybe making a better watch so that more customers will come to them and not feel as if they are being ripped off for 300$ watches with mineral crystals, hollow end links and bog standard seiko movements? *you* should use some common sense you pillock. And im not anti Seiko by the way, I love GS.
Had the black one, had to flip it as hands were a bit out and running rough. Which leaves me 3 Seiko 5's... All on straps LOL. If only they were 20mm strapped. Great watches.
Love the design, especially on the black model. The dials and hands work beautifully with that Explorer type bezel. But at £120 or so in the UK, I feel reluctant to buy one when they're so much cheaper elsewhere and have a £10 movement. One to look for in sales, I think.
I have the black one and strange though it may be,I don't have a problem with the bracelet. In fact it's rather comfortable AND it has a colour matched day/date wheel................
If one must have a mechanical movement, the Seiko 5 seems a logical choice. I do own a Seiko 5, an SNK805, which is seeing a lot of wrist time. But my purely dress watches don't get worn daily; rather, only on Sundays or other dress occasions. So a quartz alternative is the ticket, and since quartz watches and I don't get along (they die within a week of me wearing them), Eco-Drive wins. Citizen's BM824x line costs a bit more these days than SNKLs (which now start at just a ticket under $100), and they don't need winding when I pick them up after a week or more off my wrist.
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...
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.
Long live the Seiko 5.
My first foray into autos.
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.
I like the white dial it stands out more nice
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!
Had my seiko 5 since 1983 still wear it never been serviced keeps good time + - 10 seconds a day excellent little watch.
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 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!
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!!!
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.
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!
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.
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 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.
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
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.
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!
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!
The snkl41 was my intro to automatic watches. I think it is the perfect starter watch.
Wow. That one with the black dial looks really nice on the tan strap.
“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...
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 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.
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
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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 loved it so much I got a SARB 035 and I never looked back. All the negatives went away.
37mm Seiko 5 has been a winner for the last 50-odd years. The gateway drug of watches. Thank you for the review!
Man perfect timing ! Purchasing my first seiko today !
Isaiah Bonilla enjoy!
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
Three absolute winners I love them you can never have too many 👍 thanks Jody
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!
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.
got some seiko 5s for my dad, and 2 of my brothers... truly one of the best mechanical watches
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
In Spain a any of those models cost at least from 100 us$ to 150 us$ or more
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 an SNK361K1 - the dial and handset are a little different. It wasn't expensive and I love it.
IMO this is the best looking Seiko 5
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.
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.
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
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!!
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 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 just picked up an SNK805, and I have to say I'm pretty pleased with it. I definitely did not pay retail for it, thankfully.
I have these three watches, they're great value ones! Thanks for this video and greetings from Guatemala!
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.
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.
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.
An undoubtedly one of the best Seiko 5 case and dial & hand designs. Another advantage of such a watch is the maximum wearability, as you soon forget you are wearing a watch (on a leather strap). It’s a classic.
Bless you for this. I won’t be peeling any stickers for awhile as I went a bit i overboard with. Aliexpress purchases
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.
I have the Japan fully lumed dial version great little watch. Mine has a little jubilee bracelet quite comfortable .
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...
Very very very strange as I just ordered the 45 and 43, ready own the 41. Now this video comes out as my watches are en route to me. That's wild!!! Great video!!
Look at the SNK357.. I havent found a video that does it justice, Dark blue to Ocean blue, 5 emblem imprinted on the dial, with sunburst... I might need to upload one.. Same case though... Looking for an awesome Band to suit it... Looking forward to gitting my 3 back from from Jody...
I have a blue, black, and white dial Seiko 5 "Speed Racer," so I totally get Marty...
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've just prompted me to go and find my one and only Seiko 5 and take a trip down memory lane
My 7S26 runs at +2, combined with the magic lever, it's pretty astonishing value!
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.
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
Love my Orients....superb quality and styling for the price....in house movement as well... quality 😁
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..
reviewer with coolest shirts
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
Should have titled this "the 3 watch, one watch collection"
You should get your hands on the new 40mm seiko 5 sports
Seiko 5 is an affordable products line with reasonable reliable and acceptable accuratcy.
After 4 years, my snzh55 still on my wrist most of the time, although with a couple of crackles on the crystal lower it looks, and the timing bezel became loosend clips, but the 7s36 movement is a lovely workhorse with +/-2-3 sec per day after regulate recently, unless enter some formal occasions, it was my favorite little daily beater watch with out extra care . 😊
Funny that you are wearing that t-shirt, i just watched back to the future 1 and i took pictures of all the scenes with watches and i have 6 back to the future part 1, 2, and 3 hot wheels.
Jody, hello from the Chicagoland area. I love Seikos, that entire 5 class is outstanding. What a great series of watches. Can't go wrong with any of them....... Best wishes to you and your family. Continued success to you. Peace ☮️
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.
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 have several dial colors of the Invicta two-tone bracelet Pro and Grand divers. I love those well built automatics that keep excellent time. The dial colors are for different outfits. Yes, I'm that vain.
Perfect candidate for a Bund strap, especially for the smaller wrist.
could you please share the link on where to buy the Rolex wall clock
I got the SNKL43 (the blue one) as a gift from my GF about 5 years ago. The watch was running roughly +25 seconds/day so I decided to service/regulate it at the local watchmaker. The service cost was about 40 USD and it runs +4 seconds/day since then. I also found a way to set the time nearly at second :D When the watch fully stops, adjust the time at 1 minute ahead of the actual time then take your quartz watch and careully trach the time > start shaking your Seiko like 3 or 4 seconds before the second hand on a quartz watch matches the second hand on a Seiko and bam it starts running hahahaha :D
Fan of the gray dial with the second hand.
I had the white dial and still not 100% why I moved it on.
They are also fun if you want to tinker with, as they are quite bombproof so adding bits and seeing how it all goes together is interesting.
Also, with the bracelet - give it a quick bath in WD40 and makes it far less squeaky and helps the articulation!
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 wore my SNK803 today. Great field watch. Not sure why you say that bracelet pulls your arm hairs. Never experienced that.
Excellent first/teen/small wristed watch, good value. Wish they did a "Seiko 4" as imho the day/date complication ruins the dial, especially on the pretty blue one. Cheers 👍🏻
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..
The SNK355 is a real stunner. Unfortunately it has Seiko five logos embossed through out the dial - but it is only noticeable on the black and blue color ways. Just pop a Crystal Times Sapphire CT083 in the front and and Colareb Venezia Ocher strap and you've got something very special for $150.
Big fan of the Seiko 5 line they really need to sort out the mineral crystals and bracelets, but I do love their design and can't fault those dials
@P M B Look at what the Chinese are doing for much less. NH35, sapphire crystal, decent bracelet, ceramic bezel.
P M B Microbrands have waaay better specs for waay less money so they need to do something.
I think sorting out a sapphire crystal and non-pressed bracelet on an almost £100 watch is reasonable in today's market, they definitely have the economies of scale to pull it off
P M B it can’t be that expensive to put a decent bracelet and sapphire Glas.
@P M B Oooh... I don't know, maybe making a better watch so that more customers will come to them and not feel as if they are being ripped off for 300$ watches with mineral crystals, hollow end links and bog standard seiko movements? *you* should use some common sense you pillock.
And im not anti Seiko by the way, I love GS.
Had the black one, had to flip it as hands were a bit out and running rough. Which leaves me 3 Seiko 5's... All on straps LOL. If only they were 20mm strapped. Great watches.
Hi Jody, I absolutely love your videos and watches. Why dont you do a wristcheck? I was amazed at that jubilee band
Expecting the new Seiko 5 sports smooth bezel srpe series review.
Love the design, especially on the black model. The dials and hands work beautifully with that Explorer type bezel. But at £120 or so in the UK, I feel reluctant to buy one when they're so much cheaper elsewhere and have a £10 movement. One to look for in sales, I think.
I’m so early Jody hasn’t liked any of the comments yet lol
I have the black one and strange though it may be,I don't have a problem with the bracelet. In fact it's rather comfortable AND it has a colour matched day/date wheel................
If one must have a mechanical movement, the Seiko 5 seems a logical choice. I do own a Seiko 5, an SNK805, which is seeing a lot of wrist time. But my purely dress watches don't get worn daily; rather, only on Sundays or other dress occasions. So a quartz alternative is the ticket, and since quartz watches and I don't get along (they die within a week of me wearing them), Eco-Drive wins. Citizen's BM824x line costs a bit more these days than SNKLs (which now start at just a ticket under $100), and they don't need winding when I pick them up after a week or more off my wrist.
love that shirt, just binged all three
I like how jody likes and replies to all our comments and also hearts them.
I believe him to be genuinely damn fine..
Hey Jodie, by any chance the JDM version have kanji day? Thanks.
Hey Jodi, for your next budget Casio review, you should review the AEQ-100. I bought mine for $22 US and I LOVE IT!
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...
3 colours. What word are you using? Is it colour with something bunged on the end?
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.
Hello! What would be the next step on Seiko line keeping the same style? Maybe with a better movement and saphira.
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
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