I want to share an anecdote about the Seiko skx007, 2 weeks ago, i took the metro to town and i was wearing my new skx007 that time, with me on the train was a cute young couple and i caught the young man staring at my watch, may be admiring or what, fast forward today i took the metro to town wearing my new Seiko flightmaster and guess whose on the train?, the same cute couple and this time the young man is wearing a Seiko skx007, ha ha coincidence or what?
My son now wears my granddads Seiko which had been sitting in a drawer since his death in 1985.All I know is it is a quartz (42702 possibly 3 as the last digit) but can't find any info.Anyhow,I offered to buy my son a decent watch for his 21st last year and he wasn't interested,loves his vintage Seiko and wears it in honour of his great grand parent he didn't get a chance to meet!.
I mentioned the Seiko SDEB37 "Turtle" my mother gave me 30 years ago in another RU-vidr's video. I do not think he believed me when I mentioned how battered and bruised its being. Numerous car and motorcycle accidents, various scuba dives which took it beyond its recommended limits and some hard knocks. Then to top it off a house fire in which the hardwood box I had it in gave its life to protect it. And it still works perfectly without ever being serviced. Of course I have gone through countless straps. I concede it does not have luxury status and looks, but anyone who says Seiko do not make a good watch are buffoons. Walking past the Omega store in Wangfujing St, Beijing my wife at the time asked if I would like a "good" watch. Somewhat offended I bashed the face of my little turtle into the stainless steel Omega store signage in an attempt to display why I wear this watch. I did not expect it to bellow out like a steel drum and have the entire street turn around and look at me, including the horrified Omega store staff. What else could I do but put my nose in the air and carry on walking, they just got Seikoed.
What's good about the skx? Just bought the Seiko Presage SSA309 limited edition. But I'm looking for a dive watch aswell, is it worth getting the SKX or the Seiko neomonster?
I know I’m two years late but there’s also the word 成功 which translates to Success. I know some friends of mine here who bought Seiko watches when they got their first jobs as a sign of “success” :3
Citizen is truly under-appreciated by the watch-collecting community. I own 14 Seikos so I'm also a Seiko fan, but I suspect there's more than a bit of groupthink going on in any community.
Dear TGV, as a new subscriber, I would like to thank you for the greatest watch related channel on YT. I must say to you, Sir, that I consider you to be a true gentleman (like your relative you referred to in couple of episodes), true connoisseur and extremely down to earth guy. I come from a country (Serbia) where status symbol is Rolex (everybody think that Rolex is the best watch maker), and there are so few knowledgeable people, that I had many arguments about the fact that Rolex is just one of the better, and definitely not the best. And regarding Seiko, I don't even want to talk about it, as the people here tend to wince at the brand, without actually knowing anything about it. All I can say is that I own two of them and, as you said many times, they represent precious part of the collection, regardless of their monetary value. Seiko watches are a true beauty! Anyway, I wish you the greatest of luck, and to keep running this excellent channel for years to come!
Really a great video today, TGV. Very cool to feature Seiko and give some more history behind the brand. They really are an astonishing company and I personally am of the opinion that no other brand has the breadth and depth of horological "core competencies", as we say in the tech biz, that Seiko has. Lastly, I always always love to see videos with Ernest; what a wonderful dog and loving companion he is. His beautiful heart and soul just shine through. Best, Stephen
I ordered my Seiko SK7 after watching your reviews and it's just arrived. I love it. I've ordered a couple of different coloured NATO straps to. Thanks, found your channel last week and really enjoying it.
Totally agree TGV. I have loved Seiko watches ever since I was a little kid. I remember seeing one of my uncles friends who came to stay with us in the early eighties wearing a Seiko diver with a Pepsi bezel when I was around 7 or 8 years old. I kept asking him about it to the point I was probably annoying him and ever since then, I have loved the brand- especially the divers. Currently I have an SKX007, a Turtle, a Monster a Sumo and a MM300. I love them all and I hope one day to pass my MM300 SBDX001 on to my son. I have a couple of Swiss pieces but I can honestly say I love my Seikos more. There is something special about them to me- they are kind of the ''every mans'' watch. They are the brand that makes owning a beautiful watch that you can be proud of possible for anyone, regardless of their socioeconomic status. Great video. Really loved it mate.
Hitting the company store in New Jersey tomorrow. Pray for me. Every time I go, my pockets come out lighter. They make beautiful watches at every price point. I've yet to meet one person who couldn't find a Seiko they would like.
With cars I'm a Ford guy, with tools I'm a Craftsman guy, and with cameras I'm definitely a Pentax guy, but when it comes to watches, I'll always be a Seiko guy. It doesn't hurt that Seiko made many of the precision shutters for Large and Medium format cameras, and 35mm cameras as well. In particular, my very first 35mm camera, the Pentax ME Super :)
And why exactly do androids suck? At least the pixel isn't a 350 dollar phone sold for 1000 dollars. Nothing about android sucks. Also, toyota hasn't really made a fun car in a while. Corvette all the way.
I got a Seiko chronograph from my mom for my high school graduation present, so I could make it to class on time in college. It was an amazing watch to me. I didn't have much growing up, so when I got this thing I was on top of the world and I never took it off. I was so proud of it. Even now with my nascent collection, I still wear my Seiko at least once or twice a week. I have had this thing for 16 years and its still ticking. I'm glad to hear your appreciation for them. Maybe its time for a second one.
Just recently I got back into watches after watching this channel after I realized that affordable automatic seikos could be had for not much money. My first watch was a swatch back in 1992 if I remember correctly and after I smashed it slam dunking off a trampoline I haven't had a watch since. Recently I picked up a SRP663j and a few other Seiko 5's for gifts for friends and they all cant comprehend how something that nice can still be affordable. Now I'm looking at the SNA411 and I can already tell this is the beginning of another collection. Thanks for reigniting my love for all things mechanical. Keep on keeping on!
Beside the point but I love your musical selections. The Seikos that have caught my attention is Alpinist, titanium Samurai and of course the Grand Seikos are great
I love how Seiko competes in nearly every price segment, ranging from your 50-bucks-Seiko 5 via Grand Seiko to haute horlogerie (under the Credor banner) and thereby outclasses most oft its competitors. That's what really makes this brand unique.
Hello, I just got my Seiko SNK795. I've chosen Seiko after watching your videos, your enthusiasm about the brand and the in-depth reviews were decisive factors in my choice. I am a college student working part-time and I can't afford watches above $200 for the time being, this Seiko marks a special moment in my life, it felt so good wearing it today, it gives me confidence to keep moving forward. I've changed the original strap for a Barton Gingerbread, giving a more military look, it looks great. Thank you sir.
You just cannot knock Seiko!! One of the most consistent & Reliable watch companies! Quality Video TGV!! Whoever dismisses Seiko, are missing out big Time!! BMJ ENGLAND
As a 16-year-old, your channel really brought out my appreciation for watches. Seiko is a wonderful brand and I just recently went out and bought myself one of my own. (#SNKN70 - This is my first automatic watch) I am so glad I found your channel because I really do love tuning in, never stop making videos. ;)
That's the best brand for someone your age. It shows taste in watches without being too expensive or at least it doesn't scream expensive. When I finished high school (québec high school "secondaire") I was about 16 and my mom got me a nice Tag Heuer diver watch. I'm 34 now and I still have that watch now, I really love it. Having said that, for the time between 16 and 20-22 ish, people who don't even know about watches noticed that I was wearing an expensive watch. I also had a more expensive watch than most people who "had more status than me". Like interviewing for a job as a cashier at a plant nursery, the boss is a watch enthusiast with a couple of sub 1000$ automatic watches and this youngster shows up with a Tag. He notices it, "Is that a real one?", "Yes, my mom gave it to me". I always felt I had to add that last part as a justification until I was older. Now I say it with pride "Yes, my mom gave it to me 18 years ago" which is what she intended at the time. If I had known more about watches, I would have probably gotten a seiko for the same amount of money but would have been more subtle.
A little off subject but want to say I just got a Sinn 104 today to go along with my Seiko skx. It's your reviews and enthusiasm which sold me on these watches. I'm extremely happy with them. Keep up the great work.
Just home in Saigon after a watch shopping trip to Singapore. Wife bought an Alpinist and I bought a Monster on steel. Seiko is a remarkable value, as is their sister company, Orient. {also grabbed a Steinhart Ocean Bronze}. The Alpinist is absolutely beautiful in person. No photo does it justice. The Monster is just absolutely a fun piece.
Seiko's make up 80% of my collection thanks to TGV hahaha. I have to admit though TGV Japan's watch culture is incredible (I went to Japan last year for 3 weeks), they are almost everywhere. Every street corner there is at least one watch ad it is just insane hahaha. Another very cool and interesting video TGV, loved it.
Love my Seiko SARB035 that I bought after seeing it on your channel. Just bought my Dad a SARB033 as a thank you gift. Cant wait to give it to him. Thank you TGV for the great reviews and other videos. Love the channel.
There are currently 3 variations of the dial. 1. Movement Japan- US Market version 2. Made In Japan- Middle East version 3. 4R36- Version marketed to many parts of the world There are also 3 different model numbers for the SRP777 and SRP775. They are SRP775K- Marketed to many parts of the world SRP775J- Middle East market (should also have Arabic/English day wheel) SRP775- US Market SRP777K- Marketed to many parts of the world SRP777J- Middle East market (should also have Arabic/English day wheel) SRP777- US Market All are made in the same factory/factories. There is no secret factory in Japan that is producing just J models. In some countries in the Middle East, items sold are required to have the company's country of origin. Hence the made in Japan models, most of them have Arabic/English day wheels(though some do have Roman Numerals) In the USA items are required to have the item's country of origin and not the company's country of origin. Isn't it ? forums.watchuseek.com/f21/differences-between-seiko-turtle-reissue-k-j-models-2783626-3.html
My first Seiko was the UC-2000 also known as the computer watch which my mother bought me while she stopped over in Singapore back in the mid-80s, I had it for several years until I lost it when the caravan caught on fire in the early-90s, it was a really cool watch that felt so futuristic at the time.
My first watch I bought as a burgeoning enthusiast 15 years ago was that same SKX, it survived scuba diving in Panama and a 5000m mountain in Ecuador, all in the same year until I inadvertently destroyed the movement. I think of it as my first love that transformed me into a true connoisseur.
I think its great that you praise and do credit to Seiko. Everyone is just Rolex, Patek, AP (with respect) and look down on cheap watches. I think that brands making great watches for a low price deserve a lot of respect. I have a collection of watches and a collection of Seikos. Keep on like this.
Thank you Dusan, very kind. I simply cant forget about Seiko, it got me into wrist watches and I hope it happens for me people. Will always carry on the cause ;-) Best regards, TGV
Hey, was just going through this video, because I wanted to buy a Seiko Mini Turtle and give it my Dad for his 85th birthday, but lo and behold: it's quite delightful to know your a fan of Lonewolf & Cub! Truly a Japanese fan. I collected all volumes of that manga.
Great job on this channel, TGV! Thanks to you, I got my first watch several days ago and it is Seiko SNE359P2S. Solar quartz fills my need for no-maintenance piece. Day/date nails my little point about only having the functions that I am going to use. 42 mm case is perfect size for my wrist. And the design just SCREAMS "I will never go out of fashion" and works superb with anything from neutral to black tie on dressiness scale of outfits.. I am still stunned how much more fun they are compared to DW/MVMT/you_name_it and how many more interesting things are out there for me to discover thanks to this piece! And my wife is stunned by the amount of straps I said I was going to buy....
Terrific video,really enjoyed it....I have been enjoying my Seiko Aviator chrono SND255P1 for more than 15 years. It still works perfectly and looks great...Also have a 40 year old Seiko 5 automatic still going strong.
What a great intro! I had Fellini and De Sica flashback! Well done! Seiko... What a brand! Versatile, historic, horological icon and often our first watch. Impressive quality even on lower cost time pieces. You did very nice retrospective of this brand from your unique point of view and I enjoyed this video very much. Thank you Tristano.
There really is a Seiko for everyone. I've lost count for all the watches i've owned through the years. Byt there's always a Seiko in my collection. Right now, I have several. MM300, SARX013, Padi Turtle, Stargate, SKX009 and a SNN031. I really love them all ☺ Oh and also, your channel is the best! Keep up the good work! 👍
And yes, you made everyone love it too. I love the brand because of the craftsmanship and the aesthetic. And if is not because of your vlog, I will never know how priceless the brand is. More seiko review please 😊
Ok, the gloves, I want a pair now. Tristano has said they help with the camera focus. And the focus is indeed good. But what provokes envy is that he that can fondle his watches and it only polishes them further. When I do they same, mine are all over smudges. The simultaneous caressing and cleaning - so satisfying. Oh yeah , Seiko is awesome. How can you pick a favorite. I'm currently lusting after the Alpinist. Endless cool watches from the brand.
Wait, there is a Metal Gear Solid Seiko? Damn the price went from 375 to over 1,300 USD in just under a year. I'm a big Metal Gear Solid fan and would have bought this instantly at it's original price if I knew about it.
My first proper watch as a teen was a Seiko Kinetic gold plated two-tone white dial on a jubilee style bracelet. I really enjoyed it. I'd like to see the Grand Seiko in person.
I have an SNK809, on a Speidel twist-o-flex, with a custom brushed finish applied by my local jeweller, and I LOVE IT. It suits any occasion and is only ~4 sec a day fast!! I also own 2 Seikos I picked up used that are about 15 years old, and one from the late 60s or early 70s, with the really domed crystal (might be acrylic) and the really high dial markers. It looks a lot like a Bell-matic.
Yours is the only watch channel I subscribe to. The production values are superb and you have such a winning demeanor and positive attitude that it’s just fun to watch :-) and learn. Thanks for all your obviously hard work.
I was with a friend at a flea market last month and he found a nice old mechanical Seiko dive watch for $25 that has 300m and professional on the dial, the next time we went I bought a cool Seiko quartz chronograph that has a small dial with a hand that rotates once a second, super accurate!
Now i am saving up my money to get SARB033. I fell in love with that watch, it's so simple and elegant. I'm really into dress watches but they all are very expensive. I thought about James McCabe, but I feel that quality of Seiko is much higher. I adore Alpinist Seiko as well.
I bought the SKX013 because I kept re watching your reviews on them. I'm now slowly working my way to getting a Tudor BB 36. Cheers for the amazing videos TGV!
I purchased my first seiko, a Solar diver with the blue 15 min bezel. Swapped out the band for a thick back leather with white outer stitching and it looks absolutely superb. highly recommend it.
Thanks to your video’s I’ve just ordered my first Seiko SKX009, I have owned 2 G-Shocks which I love wearing at work due to their ruggedness. I think this is the beginning of a new hobby. Not sure what I’ll do with my fashion watches... probably give them away.
My favourite brand. I have an SKX007, an SNZG15, SNDA57 and an SNE245. I just got rid of a Sea Urchin, not sure why, but I guess I just had to get the SKX, Robert Redford's fault I think! Like you have said, it's their variety, their history and the sheer value for money/ quality ratio. I'm casting my eye a wee bit at Sinn though, just recently, but I mustn't, because that could turn costly. Keep up the good work TGV, you're a star!
What a fantastic video. I have a SKX007, an Alpinist and a vintage 7006 in my collection. and I wear them probably more than any other watch brand. Thank you for the video TGV and take care.
I enjoyed the video. Seiko is my absolute favorite brand and I've owned or own Rolexes, Omegas and Tudors. My favorites are the Skx009, Alpinist017 and Tuna.
I've had a really tough choice between SKX007 and Orient Ray II FAA02004B9 and I've decided to go with the Ray II, waiting for it to ship at the moment. It's gonna be my first automatic watch and a second timepiece in my life (and I'm 28, feeling like I'm a bit late to the party?). I felt it's slightly more refined and smooth in looks, but I'm gonna get the Pepsi SKX in the future I'm sure. Thanks TGV for spreading the love for watches, their history and your passion. As a newcomer to the topic I can put you and your videos as one of the reasons I've decided to get my first proper wristwatch. Thank you, Sir.
I love Seiko as well. The SKX was my second watch that I bought some months ago thanks of you. Right now I'm considering other models to add, but again, due to the huge variety of watches they make it's also difficult to find the perfect for yourself. Definitely buying Seikos again, they also represents one of the few watch brands that kept reasonable prices for their watches. Excellent video, TGV. Thank you very much. Best regards, Michele.
The SKX has so much value for so many reasons. One of them is one you indirectly said in the video. If something visual breaks, (huge ding in the bezel, big scratch in the glass, click ring breaks, etc.) Because of the modding community you can easily find parts to replace it yourself and they aren't very expensive. Plus the modding is insane, I have seen someone who make their SKX into a Milgauss look alike. I love the SKX and I have you to thank for me knowing about it, great video TGV!
Early in the video you were talking about possibly getting like a Citizen Skyhawk. It's my go to everyday wear. So much utility for the purchase price and it always garners a lot of attention. My favorite feature of Citizen's Skyhawks, other than the Eco-drive, is the fact they automatically sync off of atomic clock radio broadcasts. Anyways, quality video. Cheers!
my father owns a seiko 5 which has been ticking for almost 30 years now and thats the cause of my obsession with seiko. thanks to your reviews I'm gonna buy an skx ;)
Great video, Seiko doesn't get enough love from the "non-Watch collector" public in America. But as we all know, they are a tremendous company. With a soul and approach to watch making that should be given more attention. Don't scale down your collection. Keep the seikos. You have a nice "sub-collection" of seiko watches inside your greater overall collection. Stay with it!
Just recently i was deciding on buying a cheap good looking watch for around 100 dollars. After watching a few videos youve convinced me to buying a much better watch. I got a citizen at4008 for 400 dollars off retail. My next watch will be the seiko skx007. Thanks and great video!
A fantastic brand to put together an affordable collection of vintage watches from the 60s and 70s . I particularly like the King Seikos from that era .
Hi TGV, Thank you for the video.. i do agree with what you said about every collection has a seiko! when friends take my advise for a new watch i recommend seiko depending on what budget limit has been put, and always there is a seiko that just presses all the buttons! my favorite in your seiko collection is the black flightmaster SNA411 (sorry for the beloved SKX which i happen to be wearing now while watching your video) as i have recently acquired an SNA413 for the summer and i do enjoy it. my own favorite in MY seiko collection is the SRP307 black monster G2... it puts a smile on my face everytime i look at its solid big white hands on the clean black dial (i have the old version G2 without X printed on the dial, which i hope seiko remove and return back to the divers' clean dials) Sorry for my long comment and wish you all the best!
Seiko is home base for me. Just replaced my first seiko (white face with gold markers) after 16 years with a solar version (grayish black with gold). Perfect dress casual watch for everyday. Very classy look for a 200 dollar watch. Someday I hope to own a nice Tissot. But I will never get rid of my Seiko.
I tried a few Grand Seiko on at my local AD and man are they stunning looking and feel incredible. Definitely wanting a Grand Seiko hi beat down the road.
Thanks to you, I got the Seiko Titanium SGG731P1 with anthracite dial. I will give it to my father, but if he doesn't like it (which I doubt will happen), I will happily keep it :)
Seiko is one of my favorite brands. Recently picked up the turtle Padi. Can't take it off my wrist. I also have a grand seiko high beat 9S85 movement. It's the most accurate watch to date! Looks awesome and most people have no idea what it is.
If I were buying a watch as a gift for a friend or family member seiko would be the first watch brand I'd be looking at. Everyone has heard of seiko. When I got my omega, a stunner of a watch, the first thing my dad said when he noticed me wearing for the first time was, "is that a Seiko?" It's worth mentioning my dad isn't even a watch guy.
I own a Seiko 7005 from November 1970. It was given to SOG Soldiers in the Vietnam War. I absolutely love it, the case is beautiful and has scratches and dinks. good vid (:
I couldn't agree more about the 38 mm SKX013. I have found that it's become my go to watch if I want a watch to be there on my wrist, but at the same time, barely able to tell you have a watch on. It's smaller size is perfect for smaller wrists. Love it on a Nato.
I love Seiko, but I would love to see you do a video or two on HMT watches from India. They are dirt cheap, but have many styles and colors, and the company has a charming history!
Loving your vids. Keep up the great work. I have owned a Seiko SNE095P2 solar watch for the last couple of years and can say point blank that it is bullet proof, and takes a lot of hard use. I have now decided to start a little Seiko 'family' and have recently purchased a SNZF15 Pepsi Sea Urchin, from the Seiko 5 range. I absolutely love it, even the strap that many hate. So I will continue to watch your vids, even after I get my Grand Seiko Snowflake, which won't be for a long time yet. Thanks for all your advice and pointers.John
my is a Sports 5 world timer edition, crown on 3 o'clock, i put a water buffalo leather strap on it and yes, it was the one that brought me into it ....had watches before, but this one made me addicted to timepieces... now the years gone by and i still love it....:-) .... btw. love your channel ..... i am really into to it.... thx a lot
Just wanted to say thank you for your videos. You helped convince me to get my first Skx. You also opened my eyes to the world off NATO straps which i love. Thank you hopefully will be enjoying the Facebook club soon. Keep up the great work.
Hi, I ordered my first Seiko this weekend. It's the SKX009 and the first time I saw it was when you did a review of it some time back. Thanks for the tip and the great videos
Another great video on an incredible company. My first watch was a Seiko I received as a gift from my mother who picked it up while overseas in the Philippines. It kinda became a ritual whenever she would visit the islands, she would bring me back a watch (most commonly a Seiko). By the way, would love for you to review the Seiko SARW015 Presage (black dial). Keep the great videos coming!
Seiko is such a brand for enthusiasts. They have such a large range of watches, it would be difficult to not find at least one of their watches that you enjoy.
thanks to your videos i bought my first nato strap for my seiko....nylon black ...made by fossil.....im in india and its relatively rare to come across nato straps at the mall or in online sites.......i currently have seiko snkn15k1........love it on the black nato......just awesome.......keep up the good work man....tc...ciao..
The SARB033 is by far something I want to purchase. I just looked it up and I do see that it comes on the bracelet. I like your NATO strap much better on that watch. I think for my first "big" purchase for a serious watch that I can dress up/down, this will be the one. I was looking at the Bambino as it too is a very lovely piece but I think the Seiko is much more versatile (as you stated). Thank you for sharing good sir!
