Is The Hot New Seiko '5KX' ACTUALLY Worth The Money?

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Thanks to Watch Direct for getting me onto this hot new Seiko on release week! I like it, but my eyes are wide open. It is not an SKX013 replacement, and it is not the best specced watch available for the money. Cheers, Jody

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@zachtan Год назад

Let's be honest with ourselves - we're not in this hobby because they're worth our money

@MarkSmith-pd6fk Год назад

It's a disease...

@BrianM78 Год назад

My girlfriend left the chat.

@timekeeper13 Год назад

Truth!!!

@vijeykumar7429 Год назад

My heart agrees, but my wallet hates me

@waffle911 Год назад

True, but we still largely want it to be worth our while within the context of the hobby.

@davekloss4884 Год назад

I hope this means Orient will release their entry-level divers at 38 mm.

@TheGrenadier97 Год назад

They launched a new Mako III and Mako chronograph recently, so any new release may take time. I have a wonderful Kamasu II and i don't complain at the size in my skinny wrist, but i wholeheartedly believe that any move towards a smaller case is good - specially considering that Orient offers better specifications than Seiko at the Kamasu's price point.

@mCblue79 Год назад

2027 😊

@H0kram Год назад

They're taking that direction here and there very slowly. If their catalogue offered more appropriate, smaller sizes overall, they'd crush it. Same for Citizen. Both brands still have one foot in the 2000s.

@acomingextinction Год назад

@@H0kram Good description of Seiko and Citizen, and I totally agree.

@bogrot69 Год назад

It's become the trend at this point. It doesn't affect me with my wrist size but it's great that more brands are providing that choice.

@nicklennaerts4791 Год назад

6:33 this particular “teal” model is an homage to a Seiko 5 diver (quartz) from the 80s. It too came with gold hands and silver indices.

@JensChristoffersen Год назад

The 6458-600A - also they made a small lady diver with the teal/seafoam dial

@paulhopkins1905 Год назад

$500 for a boring dial, mineral crystal, trash bracelet, and most likely misaligned bezel/chapter ring..... Hard pass

@marvean2519 Год назад

I would love a solar prospex version of the skx013. The SNE is fairly close but I prefer the case shape of the SKX.

@niapolong Год назад

Hi. Can I ask which SNE are you talking about? Thanks!

@idhame Год назад

@@niapolong i think he meant sne585

@marvean2519 Год назад

@@niapolong sne573

@stiglnsborgsaxbjrn3392 Год назад

The SKX has it shortcomings (no hacking and handwinding) but it surely is a very tough watch. I have taken mine from freezing cold directly to a hot sauna, and this does not affect it a bit. Once I fell down the stairs and broke my arm, but the SKX did not mind it at all. No other watch has given me such a pleasure for so little money.

@murraycharters6102 Год назад

@@stiglnsborgsaxbjrn3392 Agreed. I love my SKX013, particularly as it has day and date. Now I am retired I sometimes need reminding of the day. I have been wearing mine for a few years now and there are no marks on it at all. I have other nice watches but the SKX 013 is still my favorite watch.

@mick3387 Год назад

I bought one with a silicone strap when they were released. I’ve been buying Seiko’s for many years. I sent mine back, it looked and felt cheap, not a £275 watch. I replaced it with a Citizen Fugu which is a better build quality with sapphire glass.

@Guy_on_Youtube Год назад

The fugu is a massive watch

@guss2099 Год назад

I’ll have a look if it’s already for sale here in Scotland. It’s very pretty indeed.🙂

@timfromonline Год назад

I got mine this week for the $400 canadian retail price, and I'm very glad I picked it up. The dial is gorgeous! Just a great, fun, summer watch.

@JackHackett1 Месяц назад

What colour did you get?

@DouglasRosser Год назад

Seiko, bring on the 36mm DressKX!

@frank327 Год назад

Brilliant

@Mike-In-O-Town Год назад

Why? Does your wife need a watch? 🙂

@MattSeesGray Год назад

@@Mike-In-O-Town I’m 6’, 210 pounds and extremely fit. I weight train every single day. My wrist size is slightly over 7.25”, and I can wear anything between 36mm - 42mm comfortably. Every single time I wear an understated 36mm watch I get compliments from women. Just saying. I have plenty of 42mm watches, and they almost never get complimented or even commented on. In my opinion, if you’re not careful they can look garish and ostentatious. My point being, just let people enjoy the sizes they like. You don’t have to be a jerk about it.

@Mike-In-O-Town Год назад

@@MattSeesGray For.god sake relax. It was just a joke.

@DouglasRosser Год назад

@@Mike-In-O-Town It’s for your Mom. I figure she deserves a little something for being the entire neighborhood’s buttered muffin.

@albertsmith9315 Год назад

Thanks for this video. I have been waiting for these watches to become available here in the U.S. since they've been showing up on various watch sites. I have about 10 black dial drivers, so that "champagne" face model caught my eye, at least from the way it looks on screens. I still plan to buy one as soon as they show up on the big A site. I have maybe 15 Seikos all with the standard crystal and not one of them have a single blemish from normal day-to-day wear. We may over think the sapphire advantage for most people's general watch use.

@theshadowman1398 Год назад

Recently got the SEIKO field master. Came on a similar bracelet. Bracelet off and beautiful leather strap on. Class level instantly went up.

@H0kram Год назад

Enjoy it mate!

@AdAce21 Год назад

It's an awesome size and the dial colors look great. While the teal looks admittedly fantastic, the mismatched hand and marker colors look bad (the gold hands really clash against the teal dial). To be honest, as much as I like teal, I think the jewel of the bunch is that champagne dial. Either way, when they start hitting $200-$250 they'll make more sense.

@chrisbailey4210 Год назад

I got a Certina DS Action Diver 38mm for around 450 bucks. Highly recommend that for people who are looking for smaller ISO-certified divers.

@pasquale78 Год назад

I have an older 40mm diver and I concur to that!

@denisdaly1708 Год назад

That was a great buy. They look great, better movement as well

@deanwaller8283 Год назад

Pity about it's disposable movement though

@sivanstar Год назад

Disposable movement?

@sysakPL Год назад

@@deanwaller8283unfounded rumours

@turnbasedtoddy7664 Год назад

Im really glad Seiko finally made a smaller watch for once. You can already find these online for about $250 and at that price I think your doing well. We don’t pay retail around these parts!

@Anirossa Год назад

solar diver 10.6 high with 38mm dim

@Anirossa Год назад

@Sui-Beam ikr I got a Seiko 5 with the 4R, but was let down over time by the inconsistency and accuracy, I also got a mechanical Laco with a miyota and a Tissot too that are much more accuracs, and they are great. But when I got my solar diver, it kinda just took over. I us it night and day and kept it on most of the time since I got it, a few months back. Kept it on everything from rubber, silicon, leather, and now some cheap, really comfortable elastic nato style strap. I just refuse to take it off now. It's also been consistent at +1s/month. Would probably have been too biast towards it being a quartz at the price, with having listened too much to others, if I didn't see it in person. Tryed it on and then had a few rounds with myself until I bought it the day after. It's all I want in a watch I've found. So I don't even feel like buying any more watches. I just want to wear my solar diver and Laco in the winter :D It's hard to beat a watch so comfortable it's more comfortable than having no watch on.

@briansaiditsoitmustbetrue4206 Год назад

Who in the right mind pays retail for ANYTHING!...When I buy something I always check to make sure it is the best price... Why would you not... HINT Creation Watches tend to be far cheaper than anywhere else for watches. But I did like this guys "Advert" for this watch

@bogrot69 Год назад

@@Anirossa Which solar are you referring to?

@Anirossa Год назад

@@bogrot69 SNE573

@Razor_Burn Год назад

I really enjoy my SRPD59K1 as grabbed it for a discounted price and its great to see some new colours and smaller size but still way over priced when compared to your micro brands that provide upgraded glass and 200m WR... Great video Jody! 👌

@brianmsahin Год назад

Excellent review Jody. I have the original 007 and got myself an 5kx SRPD51 on a blue Nato and I love it. My wife also liked it and though the 5kx isn't exactly big, for her 5.25" wrist it is a little bit too much. So, I bought her oen of these as an early birthday gift and she loves it. I did get a 15% discount from my local Istanbul Seiko dealer. The Turks are great for bartering!! The bracelet is gone and I got her a very nice locally hand made leather strap and it looks great.

@brianmurphy8154 Год назад

I love Seiko and own several...but it is getting harder for me to spend my dollars on an under-built product. There are so many better options out there now...between micros, San Martin, Citizen or Orient...Seiko really needs to step up to compete. But we have been saying this for years now....

@billcohen2444 Год назад

Hey there Jody. Just a heads-up that: A) Your Xeric code is no longer working, and B) Xeric's shipping costs are COOKED. I thought their two-watch case looked pretty decent, but they want over $50USD to ship it to Australia! Might be worth reaching out to them to find out what's happening.

@noosamike Год назад

$420.00 AUD with the discount code,….mmmmm, no the Seestern 600t with sapphire crystal, screw down crown and ceramic bezel plus a very wearable 40mm would be my pick at over $200.00 less.

@jaysterling26 Год назад

I agree, Sir: the day / date complication is so useful on holiday..especially,during the morning after the night before. Other brands really need to do this ( for me) .

@BilalAsmar Год назад

I can understand

@bruhreallybruh Год назад

I took out two links and you are right it should have more micro adjust, but remember it's a bracelet and not a strap. So it should have some moment in the bracelet.

@americanpaisareturns9051 Год назад

I think I found my next watch. 38mm is the perfect size for me.

@ratedm90 Год назад

Was waiting patiently for this video!

@matthewbessey681 Год назад

Currently with most seikos you’re just paying for the name on the dial, there are numerous other brands using Seiko movements but also giving you solid bracelets, milled clasps, ceramic bezels, sapphire glass and great Lume and usually for less than the price of the equivalent Seiko !

@jcs5436 Год назад

Yes, actually the best price and quality ratio are chinese brands like san martino, steeldive ,proxima etc.

@rickrobert9319 Год назад

Please name a few brands & help us purchase better.. ? 😊

@matthewbessey681 Год назад

@@rickrobert9319 Helm, Zelos, Orient and the likes of San Martin, Steeledive and pagani, don’t get me wrong Seiko have made some amazing watches at great prices but currently you can’t argue with what other manufacturers are offering against the lower specs you get with current Seiko models, unless you want to head north of £500

@wymanscorneroftheworld8777 Год назад

@Rick Robert long Island watch for the win. You get an upgraded one of these 013 or larger 007 for less.

@spastimitwaffetm5721 Год назад

@@matthewbessey681 do you know any other good brands ?

@steviecupcakes Год назад

For the price I'd get one of those Islander watches that are compatible with SKX parts and then choose from a plethora of aftermarket companies that make SKX dials in Tiffany-esque blue

@wymanscorneroftheworld8777 Год назад

So Long Island watch for the win! Upgraded 013 or 007 size with all the bells n whistles for less

@ottowilliamhalim4116 Год назад

Wow it's even smaller than the "dressKX". I was set on "dressKX" but upon looking at this video i think this 38mm is even better sized for me. Thanks for the video.

@jordinner Год назад

Let’s hope the Orient Kamasu will come in 38mm

@nz1anvil Год назад

I've had the SPB103 on wrist for a month now, I don't think this would cut the mustard for me

@ajmarion Год назад

1:22 Same here Jody! I use my DressKX and 5 GMT casually, and when I’m in the ocean / fishing etc. I wear either my Pepsi Arnie or Monster. I’m not butthurt about the Seiko 5’s only having 100m at all - I do actually take them for a dip from time to time anyway :)

@masbejo3625 Год назад

An idea perhaps, can you try if the skx013 bracelet or the 40mm dresskx fit Jody?

@JustOneMoreWatch Год назад

Yeah, I'll definitely tinker with it!

@overcoil1795 Год назад

You know what Jody, I really want to love Seiko, I really do. I love the designs but the allignment/QC issues, the shit bracelets and clasps, the lack of sapphire crystals and ultimately the price it’s really hard to justify. That orange SRPK35 is lovely and the perfect size for me too but when I can get something more interesting and better built/finished from a micro brand like Revelot (albeit early bird price) for the same or not much more money it’s just a hard no for me; who is on a budget. It’s such a shame, I’d only consider this used or heavily discounted. Regardless, your review is well considered and very fair. Maybe I’m just expecting too much? Highly likely.

@bigwilliearmitage Год назад

"the allignment/QC issues, the shit bracelets and clasps, the lack of sapphire crystals and ultimately the price it’s really hard to justify. " Yep, but all the Seiko fans don't hesitate to pay more and more for this level of QC so Seiko has little incentive to improve. To each their own.

@brucegordon4992 Год назад

The color to me looks more teal or green than blue. I am not really sure I would recognize Tiffany blue so I am not sure if this one is closer than others that seem more blue to me.

@bogrot69 Год назад

It's not a bad looking watch but I've never really been sold on the 5KX's. After owning the likes of Helm and Zelos. it's difficult to go back to hardlex, hollow end links and pressed clasps. That's not to say I no longer appreciate my older Sriko divers but my interest in the brand has definitely waned.

@nicolasansom2681 Год назад

I agree - Seiko make a great movement but their case specs are a bit flimsy. Would rather buy a micro brand like Islander who use Seiko movements but with saphire glass , solid links etc. I know they are more money but only a tiny bit more!

@bogrot69 Год назад

@@nicolasansom2681 Absolutely, I prefer giving my money to someone like Marc who also provides excellent customer service in my experience.

@christopherchambers9337 Год назад

How much money does mark pay for research and development on his islander seiko rip offs ? Just saying !

@kresimirpleic Месяц назад

@christopherchambers9337 Seiko clearly doesn't pay anything for their research and development because their watches are the worst quality of any serious brand in the entire industry.

@bogrot69 Месяц назад

@@kresimirpleic And their QC is an effing joke

@murraycharters6102 Год назад

@turbyoulance. Is that really a serious question. I will treat it as one. The rotating bezel is particularly useful for me. For a start I use it at Sailability where we take disabled people for a sail for 40 minutes. I set the bezel so I know what time I am due back at the dock. I also use it if I am on a parking meter and there are many other uses. Originally the bezel was used by divers to keep track of time, oxygen being a limited supply. Very few people use bezels for diving these days.

@tkindschi Год назад

Having become a bit of a "Goldilocks" myself, (39-42mm only!), I guess I'm happy that the sub-39 folks can find something for themselves. But it's not for me....

@bruhreallybruh Год назад

I just got this watch but orange. The bracelet is solid not folded. The orange is the only one that is the cheapest one relative to the other the colors.

@somebodyelse5 Год назад

If this had a screw down crown I'd have already ordered one. Sticking with my SKX's for that main reason.

@hattyfarbuckle Год назад

Seems like Seiko just want to protect their margins across the range. We all now have an idea how little sapphire costs and in the volumes Seiko make these watches a screw down signed crown would cost a couple of $ max. They just want to give buyers a reason to feel good about paying $750 ot $1500 for a Seiko.... As if we all aren't well aware of the irrational value decisions we make on most purchases. That said my first "real watch" as a late teen who messed with motorbikes was a Seiko so of course i ruined it but my Seiko Monster (almost. 20 now) will stay with me forever and would get any repairs or replacement movement it needed.

@kypekka Год назад

Thank you for the first reflected review of this watch.

@midnightoracle982 Год назад

This watch has a short list of positives and a long list of reasons not to buy it especially at the current RRP. I sold my blue 5kx after a few months due to it being inferior to orient ray 2, and I could list countless watches at this price than I’d rather spend my cash than a diddy watch with a ‘trendy’ colour, average bracelet and no sapphire.

@johnsrabe Год назад

Thanks for the comparison. I like the smaller size a lot. Love my 13. But it’s old and creaky.

@TonyAguirreJazz Год назад

Mine just arrived. I love the 38m and the Orange dial is fantastic! I feels like Seiko also improved the band because I don't want to change it. Great watch!

@stormyb3739 Год назад

The price isn't justified, should've been the same price as the 42mm

@JustOneMoreWatch Год назад

It will be in a year or so....

@stormyb3739 Год назад

@@fillerbunny in my country the 42mm is listed at INR 25000 / USD 305 and the 38mm at INR 30000 / USD 367. That's why I felt like it's not justified. Also most ADs in India don't discount their watches by much so we are screwed for the most part.

@fillerbunny Год назад

@@stormyb3739 Sure, that's understandable. List prices will only be going up, always.

@haping1 Год назад

Thanks for the review. A lot of money for the dial colour. It's a Seiko, but that doesn't justify the price for me....

@ramblin1209 5 месяцев назад

The orange dial is tempting. Found it for $200 new... Hmm.

@GraphicDesignerStephen Год назад

Great looking watch, but it’s just too small for my taste. Looking forward to seeing the dial color percolate out to other models.