A $600 vs $6,000 Watch - What is the Difference? | Seiko King Turtle Vs Seiko LX

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The world of watches can be a place of drastic discrepancy in both quality being delivered and the price that comes along with it. And from afar it can be hard to discern why some watches are more than others, so in this video, I wanted to take the opportunity of reviewing/comparing two Seiko Prospex watches with a King Turtle and a model from their LX collection. The former being $600 and the latter being $6,000, so what’s the deal? Let’s take a closer look.
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@bryane2857 3 года назад

The most I would spend on a seiko is what I can afford. If I could afford 6k on a watch and it was between a 6k omega and 6k grand seiko well it's clear choice for me. Grand seiko spring drive! But, 3 kids, college , and the love of my family... I chose orient and seiko 5s. 🤪

@carloshughes9741 3 года назад

I have a 1 Pepsi Padi Turtle and 2 Prospex.......one metal band....one leather band... 1 Citizen Blue Angel Chronograph with Atomic timekeeping.... I don’t think a $6k watch don’t make you no smoother a man.

@cnnw3929 2 года назад

@@carloshughes9741 Your collection is probably better than that of 90% of the population. Never once have I seen any of the watches you have in the wild. All I see are Apple, Samsung, and FitBit smart watches. So far, I have a Citizen Brycen with a green dial and a Seiko Turtle PADI. And to most folks in my area, that makes me look like a snob!

@stephenhaskins5736 2 года назад

Well said my friend

@jackwood1969 2 года назад

@@cnnw3929 Very true

@joevitaljic1480 2 года назад

My Orient was garbage the stem broke while pulling it out to set it and Orient wouldn't even replace it they sold me a new stem and crown and it's still sitting on my table. I'll stick with my Arnie gold trimmed 28 that this guy says it is not a accual dive watch I subscribed gave him my email and he still avoiding to answer me.

@dsq141 4 года назад

I think this just speaks to Seiko's ability to be the everyman's watch. Rather than adopting the tactics of Rolex and the big 3 by driving prices sky-high through underhanded restrictions on supply, they've make watches that are aesthetically pleasing at all price brackets. This lets watch-lovers at all price brackets to enjoy their products despite how deep or shallow their pockets are. Their products, even at the lower end are also well built and reliable (my baby turtle keeps time as good as my submariner or speedmaster). Then they also offer innovative design and amazing finishing, if you're able to afford that premium (without the ridiculous wait queues or buy quotas before you're added to a wait list).

@colinmcmurry2522 4 года назад

The cinematography/ production value on this is on another level

@LuisOrtizMBA 4 года назад

The LX would have been a serious flagship killer in the $3.5k to $4k range. It has a lot of tough competition in the $6k range, even within Grand Seiko.

@WristWatcher 2 месяца назад

What grand seiko spring drive diver do you speak of that's it's competition?

@Jazziat 2 года назад

Because of this review, I got i complete love with King Turtle, and went to buy it immediately, and now after 6 months, I completely not regretting this decision, what a wonderful watch to wear and solid construction and eye catchy ... thank you Teddy.

@istvantoth7431 2 года назад

What's the accuracy you getting??

@Jazziat 2 года назад

@@istvantoth7431 that's an important question, I never professionally measured it, if you know how I can do it, would you please teach me. However with the standard test, it has -/+ 5 seconds a day, but again this is not accurate.

@virtualpilgrim8645 2 года назад

So, you didn't buy that watch from Teddy and you want to rub it in and tell him all about your purchase. Do you think he's doing these videos strictly for altruistic reasons?

@Jazziat 2 года назад

@@virtualpilgrim8645 I didn't buy it from Teddy because I live in a completely different area, and I can easily buy it here from the shop next home ... not sure what is actually irritating you here 🙄

@davidevans5571 2 года назад

There are apps available for your phone that are said to be very good for checking the timing of your watch. I have a timegrapher, so I've never tried the apps, but everything I have heard is that the apps work just as well (I have had my Timegrapher since before I ever heard talk of app availability).

@bobmclennan1727 4 года назад

As beautiful as that LX is, this video really demonstrates the terrific finishing on Seiko's mid-range models. The case and face of the Turtle only suffer when they have to share screen time with a model that's literally an order of magnitude more expensive.

@opicnojam 4 года назад

I always thought a spring drive was exclusive to a grand seiko. As a watch noob, this is refreshing. Awesome content!

@leyay7540 4 года назад

It wasn't since its debut.

@David09420 4 года назад

There're different grades of Spring Drive, the top is mostly exclusive to GS.

@OnPointFirearms 3 года назад

I thought that as well. In this case, I think if this watch sported the GS logo, it would justify $6k. Id rather have this watch than a Rolex Submariner. Grand Seiko is a superior product.

@todanrg3 3 года назад

Not so refreshing because the price is still Grand Seiko level.

@realtalk6195 3 года назад

@@OnPointFirearms The Grand Seiko isn't a sports-watch line, this is a sports watch. Slapping the GS logo on it makes no sense as it's not even intended to be the same product category.

@morgandecker1060 4 года назад

I love the spring drive, but I think if I’m spending $6000 it’s going to be a GS Snowflake 😍 *Not that the LX isn’t an amazing watch in it’s own right.

@jaideepsingh2405 4 года назад

Couldn't agree more.

@CaptShane-sy7lr 4 года назад

I use to think the snowflake was the spring drive for me but lately I’ve fallen hard for the Godzilla.

@arjdroid 4 года назад

If I'm spending Grand Seiko money, I want the Grand Seiko logo

@UsernameInvalidTHIS 4 года назад

Same, dude. I strangely disagree with Arjun though: I'd prefer a nice classic "S E I K O" on the dial, none of this "Grand" carry on.

@UsernameInvalidTHIS 4 года назад

@@arjdroid Probably most guys would prefer it. I actually wish they would stick with a good old "Seiko" on all their watches. Make watches from $50 right up into the stratosphere and just own it, you know? Edit: I mean, we don't see Casio with a chip on each shoulder putting "Grand Casio" on all their expensive G-Shocks. I do understand the history of Grand/King Seiko, but just... ehh.

@MilanNikolic96 4 года назад

One day, one day I will get a Seiko/GS Spring Drive

@25-8 4 года назад

When a rich woman buys it for me

@detroittrickster3327 3 года назад

@@25-8 lol smart

@25-8 3 года назад

@@detroittrickster3327 still waiting lol

@detroittrickster3327 3 года назад

@@25-8 lol

@scottlauren3145 3 года назад

@@ES-qe1nh 6 grand for a watch is not cheap...

@nicksundby 4 года назад

Nothing matches the spring drive for accuracy. except any $50 quartz watch

@calcramer 4 года назад

Nick S haha classic👌

@levedia 4 года назад

even then I think springdrive is more accurate than quartz. Not high precision quartz movements but regular quartz.

4 года назад

Not to mention thickness. But then again, isn't the watch game about building a better mousetrap in the most unecessary fashion?

@martinportelance5843 3 года назад

@@levedia my F91W is +-0 seconds per day, so a 17$ watch actually is more precise than a 6'000$ spring drive!

@zzzzxxxx341 3 года назад

AWESOME!!!

@franqueee 4 года назад

That spring drive sweep man..makes any other mechanical watches look like a quartz

@ClubmanGT1971 3 года назад

I own a green dial King Turtle. Magnificent timepiece for the price. I’ve tried on a Springdrive LX as well. Astounding quality. Worth every cent.

@andrewffay 4 года назад

I have been a Seiko fan for a long time. I fell in love with the LX series, and got the limited edition snr041 last year, which has the brown face and bezel. I love the idea of a "sleeper" watch. Most people don't know. But when someone does, it's a mutual appreciation of the craft. Much different than a Rolex or Omega- people know them for the brand, but many don't appreciate them for the engineering that they deserve. Plus knowing this can't be cloned and sold for $80 in the Hong Kong markets is nice too!

@entroheat 2 года назад

I agree with you 💯 percent right on the money i also got the snr049 and snr025 nothing beats lx line just beauty and it is same as Grand Seiko and on level of fifty fathom which I own which says alot about high end seikos

@HandlewithcareVibes 2 года назад

Why can't it be cloned? For the spring movement I suppose? (new to the watch world)

@andrewffay 2 года назад

@@HandlewithcareVibes spring drive movement is very unique with the smooth sweep - no other movement is like this.

@Polter6eist Год назад

Getting my first Seiko - a King Turtle, special edition, Save the Ocean - Manta Ray blue dial and I have to be honest, it is so gorgeous looking that I no longer want to wear anything else. I would buy a spring drive just because of the tremendous amount of effort they put in the creation of this movement, it feels like the pinnacle of technology to have such precision and smooth movement. Imagine a post apocalyptic world like Mad Max and someone finds a watch like this and be thinking it must be alien technology

@juangarza7193 Год назад

Excellent choice I just got my save the ocean manta 🐬🐬king samurai blu silicon watch straps are recommended in change out the stainless steel link bracelet date only no day shown i paid 480$$$ new my first real automatic Seiko I own a tag Huer chronograph formula 1 n seabourne venture orange automatic black matte strap n seiko solar prospex n one islander watch automatic amazing watches that company sells 👍👍👍👍

@jacklaporte472 4 года назад

Great video Teddy! Just wanted to say that I really appreciate the work you obviously put into these videos.

@hyndland65 3 года назад

When it comes to anything about watches you're the go to man Teddy. As always a well explained video and is thought provoking.

@oscarortegamusic 2 года назад

Teddy, I appreciate the explanation on the differences. My watch knowledge is quite small because I'm now learning more about them. However, I've been a musician for over 30 years and have had similar experiences when comparing the differences on a $600 guitar vs a $6000. The manufacturing, attention to detail, type of material used, place of fabrication and perhaps even additional R&D comes into play with instruments. It's interesting to see that both industries have similar traits. Cheers!

@TheMr1RAD 4 года назад

Good to see the turtle getting some love 👍🏻 Picked up an SRPA21 PADI 6 months ago and it has been swiftly pressed into daily use. Punches well above it’s weight for the price and can’t go wrong. Long live the turtle 😎

@panoschimarios4639 3 года назад

Thorough and easy to understand as always. I came to love the brand from the moment I bought my Turtle. It is a major rebirth of the brand and I am sure they’ll find their way back to the top class manufacturers (in perception because in essence they have already got there).

@lolyermad 4 года назад

literally some of the best wrist shots i've ever seen. great job on production.

@IBoughtAWatch 4 года назад

Great video, looking forward for the spring drive video when it comes out!

@darryldadia 3 года назад

I think it's also worth mentioning that the SNR029 won the Best Diver's Watch Prize in GPHG 2019 beating the rest of the Swiss-dominated nominees such as Ulysse Nardin, Longines and De Bethune. This piece will hit a spot with Seiko fans who are into the high-end/luxe category. That's the beauty of Seiko, they have practically every line at every price point covered for any watch enthusiast.

@adrianlim116 4 года назад

I love these kind of videos. Keep it up Teddy!!!

@JoshTrombone 4 года назад

Just picked up my first Seiko! An SKX007. Excited to spend some time with it!

@shekarpaul102 4 года назад

That's cool. I bought the skx013 a a year or so ago. I love the thing.

@alistairhenry709 4 года назад

me too! Loving it, just arrived on Tuesday. Own a Panarai, and I have to say, almost forgot about it already!

@detroittrickster3327 3 года назад

@Brian Bolin agreed 6k is insane

@detroittrickster3327 3 года назад

@@arnoldb4526 explain besides the gold-digger .and collections

@jblackjack 3 года назад

SKX is Old and obsolete and now overpriced ...no hacking or winding that’s why I sent it back and got a SRP773 Turtle .

@White_Collar_Prepper 4 года назад

That Spring Drive movement though - gorgeous!

@ganeshraj769 4 года назад

And once again I come here, reading his name as Teddy Bulbasaur

@aaronlbuchanan9861 3 года назад

Great video Teddy, 6k is rough but i'd love to just sit and watch that smooth second hand go around. Spring drive is awesome. Thanks for sharing.

@3rdstone1 4 года назад

I just read your 40 Best Seiko Watches Blog. Great read, keep up the good work.

@Justinhindsight 4 года назад

That’s one of the smoothest sweeping second hands I’ve ever seen on the LX! Impressive

@kitk7248 4 года назад

I spent the whole video watching the lx second hand sweep.

@FUTUREGHOST94 4 года назад

This was a great video. Cant wait for the movement video you mentioned.

@petec7044 4 года назад

Teddy they are both great pieces. The problem is most people would not know the difference and that's where the collector vs the person who just needs to tell the time comes in. Great review as always!!!

@watchreviews4k 4 года назад

Interesting comparison. Keep up the good work. Regards.

@Dbrockjohnson 4 года назад

Dude I been waiting on this video from the best Teddie! Your a genius bro! Please do another Kevin O’Leary vlog! By the way I have all three king turtle seiko and I could NOT be happier for the price! Love seiko man

@codykonior 3 года назад

It was interesting to hear how the spring drive works, how cool. I’d be interested how its expense/value compares to a moonwatch, being in the similar kind of price range.

@ragnaroker85 4 года назад

Great video, was excited to see this after seeing you tease that lume shot awhile back

@smittysmitty481 4 года назад

Great video & content as always Teddy.

@1SaG 4 года назад

That super-smooth sweep of the seconds hand is mesmerizing. Don't know if I would pay $6000 for the piece, but I know if I did, I'd be staring at the dial all day long. :)

@speedzero7478 4 года назад

I bought a Japanese-made Turtle for my dad back when they were first released several months ago. The watch punches well above its weight. I've owned Tudors, Omega, Zenith, and was surprised at how impressive the new generation turtle was for what it costs. If you're on the fence and thats your normal budget range there, just do it.

@David09420 4 года назад

It's more the fact that the aforementioned brands are overpriced. The amount of markup is insane, in some cases it's 15x. You don't see that kind of markup in any other industry and it's done in the name of heritage and status. It's why you'll find micro brands, boutique brands and the lesser known, undercutting the big names significantly. This includes Seiko, although their prices are a bit steep considering the movements inside. The 4R isn't great and they're charging more than their old 6R models. Their reasoning is that they're trying to be more upmarket. We'll see how that turns out for them.

@lowersaxon 4 года назад

No. Misaligned and poor accuracy.

@joevitaljic1480 2 года назад

Several months ago what! Iv owned one for over five years.

@wendyandgeoffpattison2610 Год назад

@@lowersaxon if a seiko isn't misaligned it's a fake!

@BirdArvid 3 года назад

Great video and yes; I went and read the blog-post as well. Thank you!

@onlydivewatches4953 4 года назад

magnificent video, those macros are amazing, without a doubt you know what you do. Very good work.

@ishtiX 4 года назад

Hey man nice work on the comparison. Very informative and useful indeed. However, I really would love to see a comparison video as to how this Seiko LX stands out against Rolex Submariner and Omega Seamaster.

@romulus1300 4 года назад

Great vid. I’m not a Seiko guy, but I love that LX!!

@topgunm 4 года назад

Looking forward to the Spring drive video! For me the movement was the most important part. I love this technology! I looked around for SD watches I liked, and tomorrow I'm getting my first high end watch, the Grand Seiko SBGA299. Can't wait!

@mostlysunny4u 4 года назад

Love the way you present the content. So simple but elegant and functional. Just like our loved Watch 👍🏻

@jonathanhernandez718 4 года назад

Watching this video while wearing my Seiko King Turtle was awesome 😂. That being said... I think that once a watch hits .. idk.. $2000? Just make it a Grand Seiko... It would probably help them out. Lol

@TeddyBaldassarre 4 года назад

One thing that has surprised me is how much lack of communication there is between the two brands. They actually don’t operate together. I think we have just seen a bit of clashing with grand seiko jumping into new markets and being cost competitive and seiko simultaneously trying to offer more higher end pieces within the prospex and presage collections.

@nafiulshelim6194 4 года назад

@@TeddyBaldassarre this is so typical of Japanese companies like orient and seiko, very little communication and direction from the branches

@tywinn5786 4 года назад

I agree. Just put the “GS” on the dial and call it a day.

@DadCore666 4 года назад

I own both the SBGA229 and SNR029. This statement is not accurate. Sure, both retail for 6 grand, but both are very different beasts. Only have the price and dive watch style in common. The SBGA229 is a very beautiful watch. The handset is huge, heavy, and fun to look at. The indices that are applied, machined, have the best applied lume plots on any Seiko WITH a thin white border surrounding look like little pearls. The finishing is museum quality. The SNR029 is Seiko's flagship diver. It is overbuilt, robust, and has a better bracelet AND better end link mounting than the GS. The movement is the same, though less decorated. It is the MM300 on steroids. It has the absolute best bezel on any Seiko I have ever handled, and I've owned just about every Seiko diver at some point in my life. Has same zaratsu finishing as GS, though in less amounts. The GS is a very elegant diver, however it will not look as nice over time as the SNR will. I believe this is because the dial is so gorgeous, but the wear over years will not match the dial over time. The bezel finishing is very fragile. IMO the SNR price comes from the over-engineered robustness of the case and bracelet and the upgraded titanium. The SNR would look out of place with a GS on the dial and a lion on the caseback. Two very different beasts. Sorry for the rant!

@varanid9 4 года назад

@@DadCore666 Glad to hear from someone who actually owns both pieces, unlike a lot of the other commenters here talking out of their ass. Only thing I can add is, and, I'm not implying its bad in any way, I just personally find the GS diver very bland in design.

@RezaREX 2 года назад

LX for me... I prefer the look and it's fun having a watch that is just for those who know.

@n5assassin 4 года назад

Great video! Love the comparison.

@Carloshernandez-kk7dp 4 года назад

Your content is terrific, thank you !!!

@felipaollutuve 4 года назад

Thanks for the video Teddy! I think I can see the difference when looking at the watches. Now, I am not sure I could tell the "ten times" difference though, I am just an "aficionado." I wonder why Seiko didn't include the LX as a Grand Seiko, it seems that it has the quality to do so. Anyways, just some thoughts. Thanks again and have a nice day!

@lndyrd 3 года назад

while he was listing all the specs, i was busy watching that creamy smooth second hand 2:10

@jerwinafable5840 2 года назад

Great comparison, very educational. Hope you do more of this comparo.

@graytime5828 3 года назад

Great video as always sir!!

@huntera123 4 года назад

Both are oversized and the LX is crazy expensive, despite the titanium.

@SilencedMi5 3 года назад

Speaking as a Seiko fan - Seiko just can't get away from their chapter ring alignment issues. In my experience Citizen is always perfect in this area at literally all price points from $50 to $5000, but for some reason internet watch nerds just can't get over Seiko as some demagogue "purist" brand. Odd stuff, but what do we expect from the hive mind? To add to the conversation Teddy brings up at the end of the video - No, I absolutely do not think Seiko deserve to move up-market. Frankly any chapter ring alignment and other baffling quality issues for years prior to the up-market movement were not even acceptable at their lower price point. Great watches and tons of potential let down by subpar manufacturing processes and embarrassingly low QC standards.

@carleckelman3696 3 года назад

I have too many expensive watches. This watch is my favorite I never thought I would like it but I Alex wanted a rugged springdrive, this is it! Good video

@Trevorsacrey1980 Год назад

Hey Teddy, your my go to for a genuine unbiased review and opinion, love the content, have you done a video on the king samurai? Just purchased one, would love to hear your take on it, thanks.

@rodsalvador3608 4 года назад

LX is Too Thicc. I won't be diving anytime soon, so I'd gladly trade less water resistance for the "Grand" on the SBGA229.

@aldojacobi6007 4 года назад

It needs to be thick - it's a saturation dive watch.... 🐸

@miltongee81 4 года назад

I have the lx batman. It’s not as thick as this one :) but they are booth beautiful

@14981fc 3 года назад

do you know any real 200m diver uses an automatic watch instead of a diving computer like Suunto? let alone a $6k one, these are purely only for desk diving regardless of the depth rating lol.

@johnsonkam1506 4 года назад

Think you could do a video on your top 5 grail watches? I think that would be really interesting and new!

@gimjyu 4 года назад

Amazing macro shots 👍 Thanks for another awesome video! In my opinion, the marinemaster 300 is the way to go, I bought my sbdx001 for less than 1.5k a couple years ago. Will save a spring drive for the future!

@johnmcdonagh1607 4 года назад

Great comparison, thanks Teddy 👍.

@Garth2011 Год назад

That Seiko LX spring drive is a fine watch, no question on that. I do enjoy the sweep second hand movement vs. the tick tick. All that model needs is the day/date display and a lower price by about half or more and it might be a great seller. Love the bracelet band too. However, the solar and kinetic calibers are my favorite due to the long power reserves. I'm not a fan of automatics ever since they came out with the kinetic and solar models.

@shiranduarte 4 года назад

Having 6,000 usd for a dive watch, this Seiko would always be on my top three.

@AJMacDonaldJr 4 года назад

Thanks Teddy! 😃 Great video!

@Sr.D 3 года назад

Impressive,Seiko as always, pushing the industry, I think that right now Spring Drive and High Accuracy Quartz movements are the two technologies more interesting in the watch world.

@vrudy6 3 года назад

The LX series has amazing specs, but it’s just so big. If Seiko decides to have a version in 40 or 42 with the new slimmer spring drive movement, thus giving it 13-14 mm, it could arguably be the number one seller in the LX line.

@eakick 4 года назад

Why isn't the LX a Grand Seiko? Just because of design aesthetic? Cause the price tag certainly fits the bill...

@todanrg3 3 года назад

Because it's a different company/branch makes it, not Grand Seiko

@scottlalonde2878 4 года назад

Awesome video, Teddy, thank you.

@stevepodraza6363 4 года назад

Teddy you rock! Great vid!!

@AtheistOrphan 4 года назад

I’ve got a diver’s watch, I had to drown him to get it.

@Captain_Laser 4 года назад

Hold up 😂

@nunyabizness199 3 года назад

🤣🤣🤣

@MyMarsham 3 года назад

Last month I went on a surfing safari. It was great, I shot six of them.

@detroittrickster3327 3 года назад

lol better that than to pay 6k for it

@greekwatchcollector722 3 года назад

"They had us in the first half not gonna lie"

@navratilj 4 года назад

I like the $600 watch more to be honest ...

@hushanecampbell9251 4 года назад

Still can't beat the spring drive movement.

@varanid9 4 года назад

@@hushanecampbell9251 Well, to be honest, a $5000 Omega, Rolex or Breitling can't beat a $150 Citizen quartz movement. So what?

@varanid9 4 года назад

Yeah, love the turtle cushion case and that waffle dial. I also prefer my MM300 over the LX, but, I'm into retro divers and it's the 6105 homage aspect that really appeals to me.

@dtm4trix 4 года назад

@@hushanecampbell9251 is it worth 6k? Not imho.

@robinmarples5198 4 года назад

@@silverghost4206 the thing is not about telling time but how it does it and the story and making behind. That's why you have a proper amg mercedes unstated of a diesel A class with a Renault motor. Both will take you in one piece to your destination but not in the same way.

@danishmultichannel 3 года назад

I really want a spring drive watch one day. Delivers so much to conversate about with other watch enthusiasts.

@cameronkrause4712 2 года назад

How old are you?

@sleepingsumo17 4 года назад

Great video Teddy

@vaderprime923 4 года назад

Hey Teddy I’m looking for my next “everyday” watch and am really digging the idea of a GMT or world time since I do so much work on systems that keep time with GMT instead of EST. I’d love to see a comprehensive roundup of your favorites at different prices and styles either as a video or as a blog post.

@josejavierhandal1362 4 года назад

Amazing video !

@jackavle 4 года назад

Seiko vs Seiko is awesome. Such a wide ranging brand that targets anyone who loves watches regardless of the depths of their pockets. More such comparison would be nice!

@paultran656 2 года назад

Seiko is a reliable watch, is the watch I wear most since I was teenager until I was married.

@timmanion7459 3 года назад

I've primarily collected Swiss , German , and French watches on the high end side . I've always owned my SKX 007J1 , but never thought I'd spend a comparable amount lon a seiko . Then I got the opportunity to buy a Seiko SLA039 for $5200 and grabbed it up . I absolutely love this watch . And as far a spring drive goes , I appreciate the ingenuity and engineering that went into its development, but it fails to move me like my mechanical hi-beat . Something about a pure mechanical movement just touches me in a way that no other can . But yes , when it comes to spending that amount of money on a Seiko, I did , and I can't see myself ever selling that watch . Just my 2 cents.

@helios9663 Год назад

Which mechanical hi-beats are you referring to which trump even the spring drive in your opinion?

@timmanion7459 Год назад

@@helios9663 I'm not saying that they "Trump " a spring drive. Just that they don't move me in the same way . Something about a purely mechanical movement and the ingenuity, precision, and craftsmanship that had to go into them at inception just fascinates me personally. I'm in no way denigrating the spring drive. BTW , not owning many micro-brands , I do have one of yours , and enjoy it very much . It's in my regular rotation. Beautiful job !!!

@helios9663 Год назад

@@timmanion7459 I just wanted to know which other watches you own / admire 😅.

@timmanion7459 Год назад

@@helios9663 In my collection I have Rolex, Blancpain , Glashutte Original, Tudor , Grand Seiko , and more . I started this journey in 1968 when I was issued a Tudor Submariner while in the service . I ended up buying a Rolex 5513 in the main PX in Da Nang Vietnam, as everyone in my team seamed to have one . That got me started with watches , and I've been hooked ever since . I hope that answered your question.

@helios9663 Год назад

@@timmanion7459 Thank you Sir! You have excellent watches. I have just started my watch journey with a Seiko 5.

@paredair 4 года назад

Speaking as a regular diver (with an older turtle model) - that Grand Seiko crown looks ripe for becoming unscrewed in action

@philiplucky7170 3 года назад

Great video so much great information. I wanted to ask your thoughts on Spinnaker Croft Automatic watch.

@theguardian3431 4 года назад

Great review. I think it would greatly improve thelook of Seiko Prospex watches to migrate the Prospex logo to the upper hemisphere of the dial, right below the Seiko logo. It would make it more symetrical. This was actually done for the Seiko PADI Turtle.

@TheRollerballer 4 года назад

The question is: All those details, finishes and sophistication in the movement are worth 10 times more? Both watches are great pieces and there is no match for the spring drive.

@ChrisBeckman 4 года назад

Great comparison Teddy... I’d like to see a ‘LE’ version with a 6R15 or even a 4R36 movement which should allow 1.5-2mm less in the case height . I really wish Seiko would reserve their Spring Drive technology for their Grand Seiko line of mechanical timepieces.... but that’s simply my opinion... I’m sure they have their reasoning. @nashvillewatch ⌚️

@cybergod77 3 года назад

fantastic review and comparison

@jaydeetech9731 3 года назад

Me; i just bought a 6.000 dollar watch My friends: which one? Me: a seiko. My friends; WTFFF

@shane7660 3 года назад

don't buy watches to impress your friends....buy them because you enjoy them.

@GhostRider-xo2hy 3 года назад

But also your friends are right :)

@williamstalvey6920 3 года назад

Dumb

@rmartin6914 4 года назад

Me: I have $2, take or leave it

@ShanePleasance 4 года назад

Sundial.

@BernardManansala 4 года назад

I would buy an LX in a heart beat.

@jstrat121 4 года назад

“ I have $2 ......and a Casio!”-John Candy

@detroittrickster3327 3 года назад

smart man and gives better time too like 20 sec a year at most

@pomegranatepip2482 3 года назад

@@detroittrickster3327 it’s not just about the time.

@TheTheDongiorgio 3 года назад

Great Job Teddy. You are a master!

@technosworld2 4 года назад

you had the picture of the Ferrari Enzo in middle school? Thanks for making me feel old! great video

@henrywest7217 4 года назад

That LX looks like a bargain @6G's!

@floridaman727 3 года назад

That 6k watch may be the most “sleeper” watch of all time

@ProfessorPesca 3 года назад

That would be the test of all the people who buy GS ‘to impress themselves’. Would you buy the same watch for the same price if it only had the normal Seiko logo?

@Kip78956 3 года назад

@@ProfessorPesca 100% I would. I have a GS sbgr271 myself with the newer dial. But I love the charm of the older seiko dials on the GS pieces. It was truly an underground brand

@duncaninvest 4 года назад

great sharing ...... will you cover some Seiko Tuna models ?

@M3LTUP 3 года назад

Great video. Thanks. The Spring Drive is a modern marvel.

@kellypaws 4 года назад

Nice coverage of my favourite brand. The spring drive is mesmerising.

@isaiahmccullough9861 4 года назад

My turtle melts into my wrist and I wear it everyday. I can’t believe it is a 45mm.

@diamonbacks47 4 года назад

Same here.....

@jimf3932 3 года назад

I really like- and appreciate- the cyclops on the King Turtle. I really prefer a day/date function and hope to soon replace my orange Monster with this King Turtle. Great video!

@viceroygunrey4037 4 года назад

Would love more videos on the tuna varieties, maybe even a history video! I just ordered an STBR009, of the plastic-shroud, diver's 200m, solar tuna variety. Came out late 2018/early 2019 in limited numbers and, as it was marketed a women's watch, there's quite a lot of new stock left. Sized at 43" lug to lug so it'll fit even my 6" wrist! lol

@oskie501 4 года назад

A lot more watches I’d rather spend $6,000 on.

@JesusGarcia-nz5bk 4 года назад

Like?

@mikec3454 4 года назад

@@JesusGarcia-nz5bk Way too many to mention ...

@shino8854 4 года назад

Let me guess, they all start with the letter R.

@mikec3454 4 года назад

shino88 uh oh, we’ve really upset the Seiko fan boys now. As an owner of Seiko watches, I appreciate the brand. At $6k, you have a plethora of options new and used. Seiko build nice watches, this $6k LX is a miss. I’d pick up an Omega SMP300 before this LX any day, the dimensions on the LX are horrendous. If you want to wear an uncomfortable watch, be my guest. And yes, I would take many Rolex watches before it too because I know I’ll get my money back out of it when I sell.

@insane_troll 4 года назад

@@shino8854 Railmaster?

@j.j.h.atemycereal 4 года назад

Ok newbies, the TB Drinking Game goes like this: take a drink every time Teddy says “Seiko”, tells us his wrist size, or mentions he’d prefer a smaller case. Got it? OK, let’s go. What’s this video about? Oh crap... we’re all about to die.

@Dbrockjohnson 4 года назад

Dude can’t wait to see your vlog

@robbiecleighmarks3088 3 года назад

Just saw the new line of $1100-$1600 divers (the Willard and another model), with the 6r35 and scratch resist coating.. They look and feel top notch (I would go as far as to say it is basically a GS with a 6r35 in it), and I believe they're 40-41mm. I was at the luxury watch shop with my brother looking at tudors, and the AD pulled us aside and showed us the new Seikos. We were looking at/for a Tudor BB41 which is 4k.... we were chatting about case and dial finishing in general, and he politely led us away to look at the new Seikos. Even he was blown away.