Best value for money watch I own - Seiko 5 SNKK71 Review | The only watch you need to have 

NOTE: *the depth rating is 100ft (30m) not 100m, sorry about that. *I bought the watch on January 22, 2018 from Amazon Canada for $54UDS but the prices keep changing. I have included the links to all of the sources where I could find this watch for the cheapest price. They cheapest price right now is about $70. In my opinion still worth the money but of course decide for yourself, plus keep checking around it will probably go on sale again, Oleg.

I adore my SEIKO 5, especially with a nice leather strap. It's been getting more wrist time lately than my Omega and Glashutte Original, which is high praise indeed.

I'm glad you post wrist shots. I also have a 7.25 inch wrist and it helps me heaps!! Cheers Oleg and Bond!

Nice video and a nice watch. I think that every watch collector needs to have at least one Seiko 5 in his collection. It has it’s negatives, but the price and comfort (not to mention the historic value of the model) are unbeatable. And yes, as mentioned by another viewer the depth rating in 30 meters.

$54? 🤔.. I couldn't find it anywhere for that price. Most places are selling this for double that price.

I dont get why people prefer hand winding. Shaking the watch takes less effort

Looks great on a leather strap! I love ove its versatility. The lack of manual wind and hacking is a bit of a bummer, but, in a way, I feel that that's also part of the way that horology teaches us to accept imperfections (I know that's a bit of a philosophical statement, but I think of those shortcomings as being similar to the inevitable inaccuracy we all accept when we go mechanical instead of quartz). Everyone complains about the bracelets on the inexpensive Seikos; I appreciate that you're able to acknowledge the bracelet's shortcomings and still see them as charming! Mysterious. Great. Thanks, Oleg, for another enjoyable review.

One of my favorite watches. It has brown highlights in the dial when in the sunlight. I pair it with a brown leather strap.

got it for $57 and im loving it !

Thanks for such an honest and awesome review Oleg. This is the kind of watch I was looking for to add to my seiko collection. Subscribed!

Looks like a beautiful watch. I just ordered mine from Amazon.

I purchased a Seiko 5 about 10 years ago that has the 7S26C in it, I wore the watch for about 3/4's a year and the movement flat out quit on me, it's now about 9 years later and right at the moment I'm putting the NH36A in it which has the hacking feature, I'm going to do a short video of it when I'm finished with it. I originally paid about $100 over the net for mine and wasn't even going to retire the case, dial, hands and day wheel from it, I have everything ready to install the hands right now. It's basically the same as yours only gold plated. I also had the problem of it not winding like I like while on my wrist.

You came to the exact conclusion I have. I have the same watch and also put the same leather band on it. I wish I could find a day date Seiko using a hand winding mechanism, like nh36 day date movement that is low cost.

Nice watch. I took your advice and order it. But I found it on e-bay. Someone in the UK had it for 29 UK Dollars. I order it for 40 US Dollars. It has the blue face. I will let you know how everything turns out. I had several other Seiko's back in the 70' and 80's. I liked them very much. Thank you for taking the time to answer my post. I hope you have a Blessed Week.

I own two of them. It took me a little bit to see a small watch on my wrist, but it turned out to be a good time piece. 👍🏽

Black dial is also a good match with brown leather strap. It will fit brown shoes and belt.

Really helped my quest lol. So many seiko 5s fo choose from.

I have this watch for a long time

very good in depth review, many thanks

Very nice . Thanks . I think I will get one . I would put it on the black leather . It looks sharp .

Great review! I'm getting this watch.

I just want to make sure is the correct strap size for this 16 mm or 18mm?

Value for money, tough as nails and can be an heirloom piece. Can survive some rough handling, But one tough watch for an automatic and for the price point. Classy too,

Great beater. Nice video and the second after discovered the channel. I subscribed. Looking forward for the next ones.

I think the model SNK795 is more versatile and refined compared to this particular model, what do you think?

I like si much your reviews, regards from Mexico

There's a lot of fake Seiko 5s on the market,.been looking for a used one,and it's a buyer beware,market.great review,again👍🇬🇧

Thanks for the video mate. I prefer the SNKL23 for around the same price of around £100..... not seeing this anywhere any cheaper🤔

Of course you are right. You can back wind hack a Seiko 7S26 and regulate them pretty good. The one problem with Vostok is the club you will become part of. It makes Seiko fan boys look like beginners.

Do you know the reference of this watch in white?

It doubled in price since 2018 .

Hi Oleg, very nice review, and though I agree it's a nice looking watch, there are three deal breakers for me. At 37mm diameter, it's just too small on my 8-1/4 wrist. It doesn't hack or hand wind, and it's only 30m (100 feet) of WR, not 100m as you stated in your video. Like you, I prefer 200m, but I am fine with 100m of WR, as that is plenty for swimming, surfing, snorkeling, or really any water activity short of actual scuba diving. But 30m is basically barely splash proof, which is just not enough for a sports or a weekend/everyday watch. Also, the cheapest price I found on ebay was $72.30, which honestly, I can have either a Vostok Amphibian or Invicta Pro Diver 8926OB for that price, and they both have the three deal killers that the Seiko doesn't, both have 40-41mm cases, both have 200m WR, and both hand wind. I appreciate your reviews, and you have a nice presentation, but that Seiko may look nice, but it just doesn't work for me. Regardless, keep up the great work!

Can you upgrade the movement in this watch to a nh36?

You should get a Vostok Amphibia and mod it. I have a black scuba dude which is automatic and handwindable. Easy to regulate and 200 meter waterproof and tough as rocks. The one you have there should not be taken out in heavy rain or near water imo. Oh and the Hardlex is a scratch magnet. Acrylic chrystal on the Vostok which is easy to polish out. I bought my Vostok Amphibia from moscowtimeseller and it was £55 with free shipping. You should try one on your rough and tumble adventures in the snow and review it.

Measure of strap? 18MM?

What's the band size for the leather strap?

Awesome review man

The price has gone up considerably. I used the amazon link you supplied for Canada and it goes for 150.00! Too much for an introductory movement without winding or hacking.

What is the size of that leather strap?

Oleg, great job here. Sub No. 424 checking in. I couldn't agree more on the 7S26. I'm growing weary of it with my SKX007 and my SNK809. Love both, but want hand wind in the future. Keep up the great work. May I ask what part of Canada you're from?

Great video, say hello to bond. I enjoyed your work and subscribed. good luck :)

Are the links solid? Like many others, they don't offer detailed images of the bracelet. Some are done well enough that it is very hard to tell if they are solid or layered. Thanks

Cal.7S26C whats the difference to SNKL23K1 same Cal.7S26C

Gonna change the bracelet, a 18mm is required, right?

is it exactly the same as the snk809? just different dial and different bracelet?

I know it is an old video but the price has doubled. Currently $100 on Amazon. Beautiful watch though.

Great video! i am searching for a band. do i need 16 or 18 mm? thanks :)

Cool review!

A consultation, advances 11/12 seg. per day, is it in a normal range?

Nice watch! I really like the dimensions...both the black and blue sunburst dials are great. The main reason I wouldn't purchase one of these is due to the fact that it has no hand winding. Also will pass on the Seiko 5 because I just purchased a Vostok blue sunburst dial :) Definitely interested in a Seiko, it's just too bad about the movement.

I have about 50 of those “only watch you will ever need” for under $100 😂 #justonemorewatch

I just stumbled over this older video, oh yes I love the snk ... series, especially the snkl seikos. I have 5 or 6 of them in different colors, and what can I say - for this money - just incredible (for 50 to 70 bucks, i can’t get a service in Austria). I also go swimming - no problem! At first I was also very critical about the 7s movement but now I like these workhorses 🤔. Great vid! How often you visit your birthcountry a year?

What's the difference between the one you're reviewing and the one you linked in the description? Is it just the second hand color?

Hello, i've just bought this watch and i really want to change the strap. But i dont know how much width should i buy???? The website said it was 18mm with a caution "this might not me true". Im a little bit confused. Help me please!!!

What would you guys recommend between snkk71 and snk793?

You were a winner....you bought it very cheap....in Bangladesh it is 11000 tk ..damm

Смотря это видео вспомнил шутку - когда я иду по опасным районам и ко мне подходит кто-либо я отвечаю ему изображая русский акцент, это единственный шанс выжить

Is it 100 m or 100 feet

if you cant tell the difference (or you dont care because for some reason you dont like them) between white dial and silver dial, there is one almost all watches out there are white dial or cream dial and not silver dial. i love white dials and the first 10 seconds of the video just pushed me to write this comment edit: you bought that watch on a super sale and put a video with your price tag on you tube people to click your video because of a price tag? you feel the need for entitlement or what? thumbs down

24Hours At A Time Did you put an 18mm wide leather strap??

Es original?

Nice video

Hello does that strap have a quick release?

I bought it today 184 USD.

I’ll trade you my Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 2018 2 days used for this watch. It’s amazing but I want yours.

well is not 50$ watch ,, is actually a 220 euro , watch at this time ,

Does it come with extra links or no?

Do you think it's still worth it at $130?

I know it's been said before, but here are some reasons NOT to embrace this model: 1. The movement, while a proven workhorse, has some obvious shortcomings. Cannot hand-wind. Cannot hack. 2. The WR level is just barely there...this is NOT a watch to take into water and for many, that's a deal-breaker (for example, I swim at least 5 days/week so my watches need to "swin" too). Bracelet is very average. The "value" of acquiring this for around $50 US no longer exists. Prices may come down, but right now are significantly higher. This model may be ok for some, but there are other choices with advantages over the Seiko 5. Vostok Amphibia comes to mind. So do a few Casios. Very good review, Oleg, thank you.

I wear my 5 all the time wrangling cattle. I always tell myself ima take it off before I go out and get slammed by some cows but always forget. And I’m surprised with the crystal quality. The case has scratched before the crystal did!

$85 US on Amazon

the original bracelet looks like complete garbage, i generally hate leather for the impracticality of it, the smell, the sweating that it causes, but in this case it really makes the watch pop, I would however like to see it with a nice bracelet in case that transforms it as well, if so then i would buy it, another thing this watch wants is an antireflective sapphire crystal, that would instantly turn this watch into a $1000+ looking piece (along with a bracelet replacement)

An automatic watch at this price point is a homerun...

Even my cheap Winner watch can be handwound. 7S26 movement cannot.

I wish I had a 7 inch wrist.. Think you should wear a bigger watch man. This watch is for skinny bastards like me.

54 dollars......3 years later......Inflation: HELLO

Bought a 5 about 6 months ago. Looked like a child's watch on my wrist. Returned for a refund. Can't see what all the fuss is about.

This watch is only 37.5 MM. I don't have a huge wrist 7 1/4 inches, But I have a Seiko five that is a 38 MM and I feel like I'm wearing hey ladies watch. I will wear 38's, but if I really want to look good I'm wearing a 42 to a 46 mm. I don't own anything larger than a 46, and if I ever do it better say Rolex on it. They say the smaller ones are coming back in style that I won't see it on the streets. I just can't get used to the small ones anymore. Nice looking watch though. But since Seiko moved it up to the hundred dollar mark I can find a lot better looking lunches at that price.

The watch is a complete piece of shit. Misaligned indices, piss-poor fit an finish, and a crown which is difficult to manipulate. Why is the Seiko 5 so overrated?

Олежка молодец спс за видосики,ЦАРСКИЙ ЛАЙК

Why aren't I a pug...

This watch has doubled in price on 2 years! 😒

You can snorkel with 100m water resist also 16 usd on a strap doesn’t make it good quality 🤣🤣🤣🤣

you are so nice

I wouldn't go swimming with this so it's not everyday. I want a watch that I don't have to worry about when I was my hands so this won't make the cut.