New Affordable King? 40mm Seiko 5KX Review - SRPE61 

I think one of the reasons this watch is appealing is I'm SO tired of Diver Watches and their bezels. I like a plain, clean, Bauhaus bezel like this one.

I was surprised and happy when Seiko brought out these models. Less is more in many cases and Seiko nailed it here.

No body has ever used the "5" this way for an intro, great job!

I love it. Don't care about the Hardlex Crystal, the bracelet or 'just' 100m WR. This watch can do anything with this specs and at this pricepoint I think this new addition to Seiko's portfolio is just awesome! The movement alone is a big step up due to it's advanced functions that the older 7S26's were always missing. Very interesting how this became a completely different watch in terms of the look! I think this is one of the best '1-watch-collections' out there for beginners. It's sporty, it's versatile and it's elegant enough for those occassions where it's needed. Thanks for showing this one Bruce!

You read my mind. That'll be my first watch. Out of stock everywhere except Japan until a fresh batch comes in, but I'll be getting one. Great video, thanks. Enjoy it!

wonderful value proposition Bruce - nice review - thank you!

I love this channel so much and you finally convinced me to become a Patreon member today.

I just stumbled upon your channel, so definitely will be subscribing! But at any rate, I have to agree with you, this is a fantastic watch. I purchased a blue 5KX earlier this year, and while looking at that watch I saw this one, (but with the bracelet, the SRPE51) and when I got home I couldn't stop thinking about it. The very next day I returned the unopened 5kx I bought the day before and exchanged for the SRPE51. That was about 6 months ago, and I still couldn't be happier. I've swapped my second hand to the Rolex style lollipop and added a sapphire crystal. But aside from those small changes I feel like Seiko did a perfect job on this watch. Excellent review, and I look forward to watching more of your videos. 👍

Great review Bruce, as always. I’ve had my eye on this very color variant .

Thanks for the vid, love the review. Got myself a unit (JDM Ref SBSA041), took off a couple of links and the unit fits amazingly well on my 6.5" wrist. It's got a nice weight to it and plenty of looks, punching well above its weight. My Hulk is looking on with envy.

Nice review Bruce. I appreciate the honesty in this review and I think it was a fair verdict!

Hi Bruce, always enjoy your videos. I didn't realize there were bezel variants with this model. I have the JDM SBSA041 and it has the fixed polish bezel, different bracelet too. Great job on this video as always.

I purchased my first Seiko 5 dress KX only a month ago when I saw it on sale in a Seiko retailer shop here in the UK. It is the rose gold two tone version though. At only £155 it was a bargain not to be missed. I really love the watch and have worn it often since I purchased it. I have a diver style Seiko 5 also in green which is also awesome. Very comfortable on the wrist and tbh the bracelets are not too bad at the price point. Thanks for sharing your video Bruce.

Great video Bruce. I have this one with the black dial and I love it.

I bought one only last week. Great watch, very happy with it!

I'm getting one for myself for Christmas. Thanks for the video and just subscribed 😃. Getting closer to Christmas and the black Friday sales are soon.

I just got this exact model. I think I got to a point that I’m going back to smaller and more classic design sports watches. I’m very happy with it, really versatile.

Great vid Bruce I have the srpe53k1 blue sunburst dial and I love it I know the bracelet is not the best but it's functional and the drilled lugs mean you can change it out easily and for 275$ you get alot of watch.

First watch purchase as an adult and Im very happy with mine, wears smaller on wrist than it looks in videos, for those with smaller wrists.

Very nice watch, classy and understated.

Very nice review and photography. Thank you.

Just grabbed the Anthracite dial with a bracelet. I absolutely love this watch

Great video Bruce! Definitely a fantastic do it all Seiko. Hard to beat the new DressKX

I bought every color SNK800. I am a Seikopath now. Also have my fathers early 70's Seiko 5.

I know i'm kinda late but i'm glad I discovered this watch and got one last week. It's just perfect!

i bought this watch a couple months ago when it came out and its a great watch its superb, it wears just like a rolex explorer, and i assure you the bracelet is great on it. the anthracite dial is believable, this does not feel like a cheap watch at all, its such a comfy wear, its my all day watch.

I have all the colours on Matching coloured suede straps. Such a great watch.

I am really enjoying this watch. Very nice for the price. Great video!

I haven't taken off this watch since I bought it the day of your first review of it and after I deceived it. It's so hot that it is sold out everywhere.

Honest review....I love my SRPE61.....I added an Uncle Seiko Beads of Rice for the Omega Speedmaster.....very comfortable and it looks great......It is my favorite daily driver.....if it had Sapphire, it would be perfect at this price!!

Wow another great video High-end Seiko and low end Seiko both super watches Will never get any problems with people trying to rob for your watch That's why i like Seiko

I am new into watches and am planning to get my first automatic. This watch and in this dial color is awesome and very attractive. The backside window showing the mechanism is really cool!

Most people will never be able to afford a Black Bay 36/41 or Rolex Explorer, and this is a nice entry-level alternative. I'm a bit tired of the skx crowd endlessly complaining that the new Seiko 5 line are not true skx replacements. Of course they are not, and they weren't intended to be -- they are designed to be stylish everyday watches that can still go in the swimming pool. Seiko is a business, and they're obviously getting out of the ultra-low budget ISO diver market. It's a decision that is probably paying off for them because the new Seiko 5s are selling very well.

Excellent video man!!! Great intro.

Most honest review I've seen! Just made me subscribe 👌 Me i personally love this watch! Kind of reminds me of a tudor blackbay, Simple but elegant 😏👌⌚

Alot of people dont know about the SKX031, 40mm, looks like a sub, love it, own it, will never sell it.

This channel deserves more subscribers 👍🏻

Great details thank you. I'd not realised that the indexes were solid and the lume painted on. Yet the Seiko's always seem to do well in comparisons, if not best?

I'm very happy that this watch doesn't have a screw down crown. I like the fact that I can just pick it up and wind it without fiddling with the screw. I'd actually pay a little more for the convenience of a push/pull crown for this type of watch. Luckily I don't have to.

Bruce- so great review. Just before to pull the trigger. Get going 🚀

This one that comes on the grey NATO strap is a perfect fit in my opinion

Thank you so much. I probably will buy it because of this video. Regards from Germany.

I have the blue dial version and I love it. Very versatile watch and definitely a strap monster. Can be sporty or dressed up. Been getting lots of wrist time. A very good value.

I like the two tone color or solid gold tone if they have it! But this is nice when you really look at it!

I got the gilt dial version but after watching your video, I have some regrets. The gray dial is beautiful

As usual, great review. Got the srpe057 coming and its always nice hearing one of the reviewers I respect agree with my sentiments.

Thanks for explaining the blue Saturday and the red Sunday features. Also I agree, I could do without the "automatic" and the weird "5" ( or is it an "S" ? )...

Love this video You inspired my purchase and MOD - Domed sapphire Seiko signed crown Brushed chapter ring Strapcode oyster bracelet 🧨Seiko Perpetual!!!

I just ordered the gild Matte black one. I always wanted to get this watch but hesitated because of all the things it is missing. I wish they would offer an upgraded version at a higher price point as the design is beautiful

Great video. Just subscribed. I have the all blue SRPD51K2 Sports watch with NATO strap as I needed one in this style. I would love to add this one to the collection, it's really nice but I probably won't go for the similar dial. Mine is giving me +2 seconds a day, but if you can do it yourself or have a watchmaker friend it's not difficult to regulate the movement if it goes out. In fact afterwards it does tend to stay accurate for longer for some reason. I have my eye on a nice green dial Seiko Presage SRPD37J as a casual style option. Anyway! Looking forward to seeing your other videos.

Really liking the new smaller size of the case. This watch looks amazing on that tobacco leather strap. Also, if people get hung up on the "loose" tolerance and accuracy of the movement, any decent watchmaker can easily make adjustments

Amazing review!

Looks fantastic on the grey suede!

Lovely case and dial. If they were to leave out the day function and give us a dial matched date-wheel (and maybe deleted the '5"), it would be awesome.

Really well made video buddy! Thank you for that! Can u tell me what strap it is at miin 4:00? This Combo just completely blows ma mind! o_O

Gotta love Seiko. I need one. 🥰😍

Weirdly, i find these flimsy, cheap bracelets on my 2 Seiko 5s more comfortable than the bracelets on my more expensive watches that tick all the ‘specs’ boxes. That said, this Seiko 5 looked really nice on a couple of those straps. Quite like this model as well. Thanks for the review!

The handsets are nicely filled. Wish they had continued with the indices.

I will buy this watch once I find one for sale near my area. Just beautiful.

Would look great without the day/date complication and the new '5' logo (yes, I know if a Seiko 5!)

Bruce, I agree with you completely. It specifically is a price point. Add in all the improvements and it is a different watch. If you think about it, this is about the same price as a Swatch! I think Seiko realized that they had a platform in the XKX that was open to countless modifications and they decided to get in on the action. And make it affordable. I also agree with ChadatWork about dive watches. I am also tired of "the look". Water resistance, weight and a timing bezel that i dont need. So why are they so popular? They are EASY TO READ!

Beautiful simple watch

At first i couldnt get my head around it.. it looks like a crossover between a diver and a datejust ... But the more i look at it the more i like it. .. it is unique in its own way..🙃

I have 3 of the DressKX.. Soon too be 4! They are almost the perfect watch! If it had Sapphire.. Then this would be a tough watch too beat 👌

This watch actually fits rubber b strap for submariner. I paired mine with black rubber b with rolex style clasp

Nice review man

like it. looks great with the tan leather band

Are your Fluco straps the 19mm for this watch? I have the same watch but can’t find the 20mm in the tobacco. Thanks for the awesome review!

Very nice indeed! Love it.

Good tip about Fluco bands.

That's a Beautiful watch and a must have

They could of gave sapphire. Screw down and signed crown for 350 to 400 just look at at the sarb 33 had it all for 350..But still plan to grab one..Great Vid!!

Hi, I think this watch is gorgeous, but a little bit big for my small wrist. Have you seen the Long Island Watch Isl-39? I think it would be a very fair comparisson between those two

I have this in my collection and it has the most wrist time

I really like the grey dial version but gonna wait until l can get a JDM version with Japanese day wheel. Also wondering if Seiko is going to start introducing some dressier watches in the new Seiko 5 lineup

Great video as always. Agree on all points. I have the SRPE65K1, the green dial version. Mine had slight misalignment to the chapter ring and there was an issue with the hacking seconds. Doesn't really hack or it is really difficult to hack. And, the accuracy was kind of all over. At home doing home stuff, it seem to hold about +2 to +4. But, at work and at end of day, seem to jump to +10 to +12. Anyways, my experience a little less than perfect, but, I'm getting it fixed. I also have the Holzer bracelet for this. Need a 2nd set of end links to adapt to this one. I'm hoping the mod is about as simple and easy as it appears. It's a great new design, or redesign, but u get what u pay for given what I've seen and experience.

Great watch will get one soon but for now I'm modding my Seiko 5 sports Pepsi as there's so many options to go with! Anyone know who sells the most Seiko mod parts that ships worldwide?

Bruce, I will say the 4R36 in my turtle was less accurate and running around +10 - +15spd fast. After nearly 2years of ownership its now typically +2 - +5spd. My experience has been the exact opposite of yours. I love the 4R36 - wish the day switch was quicker other than that its a great movement.

I just got the blue SRPE with a nato strap. I wonder if any Strapcode bracelets would fit it?

Where can I get the light grey suede strap? It's gorgeous!

Nice Video! Do you think that a Uncle Seiko Rubber strap would fit this kind of watch?

That's a smart looking watch.

Do you think other 20mm Speedmaster bracelets from Uncle Seiko will fit the watch? I’m looking at their solid end link president style one

Ive noticed if i shake mine abut it can knock the second hand off track. Is this normal?

I subscribed because of the music choice.

I just got the 53 and it looks fantastic. The only issue I found with it is the gap between the crown and the case seems too wide. All of the pictures and videos I've seen of the watch it appears that there is really no gap so I assume mine has a quality control issue. Anyone else have this issue?

I’m loving that tobacco stained fluco strap. Where can I find it? What’s the strap style name?

Looks really smart!

A good looking affordable everyday watch. But I would stretch the budget up to a Tissot Gentleman 80 Powermatic (silly name, I know) and get the extra anti magnetism and the longer power reserve. I don’t need the day indication, unless it says Rolex on the dial 😄

However some say that this model is prone to scratches, especially the bezel. What is your experience Bruce?

Looks great! Still going to wait for a 36-38mm version.

Sapphire, Screw-down Crown, etc. What models are we looking at (from Seiko)?

A few weeks ago I posted on WUS that this is a $150 watch and I wouldn’t pay full retail. Then I did. Marc shipped mine on Friday. The plan is to put it on a grey NATO. Did the Uncle Seiko require any modding, or was it a clean fit?

I just recently bought one of these on watching another video. But after looking around I could not find one with a Made in Japan. Personally I don't mind that, but the prices have gone up. You should look at what's around now. I got one with the NATO band, and have now sourced a non-genuine metal bracelet which seems to fit it I love the watch and actually It was my first time to see your channel and I did watch all the way through.

that uncle seiko bracelet makes the watch !!!

Seiko will sell a boat load of these for sure.

Once my watch budget recovers from recent purchases I am looking at precisely this model.

Love it, bezeless looks superb! Very Tudoresqe. Would prefer it without the day/date (or date only at 6) not a fan of dates, but guess they add to the practicality for the forgetful folk. Cheers 👍🏻

Best overall dress sport watch at 40 mm size that has appealing specifications, within this price range. However, it should have a screw down crown and sapphire crystal.

As much as I like my SRPE55, sometimes I really dislike its matte dial. Make sure that you try IRL before you buy. The sunburst on the 61 looks much more classy