Seiko 5 Sports 55th Anniversary Limited Edition SRPK17 / SBSA223 - FULL REVIEW 

55 years ago, in junior high school, I had a black-dialed Seiko 5 which was similar to the one in the video but without the rotating bezel. It was purchased in Vietnam by my father during the Vietnam War.

Best overview of this watch I’ve seen. It’s my 1st ever automatic watch.

I've never come across your channel before, but truly excellent. Well done, brother.

Just picked this beauty up at a small dealer. They received one from their supplier. Took a few dollars off MSRP so I grabbed it. Wears very nicely. I’m a sucker for the late 1960s to mid 1970s vibe and this watch checks those boxes, like it was sent here from the past. I put it next to a 35MM SLR I still have from 1975 and the similarity in build, the stainless steel on the black is so true to the period. I have not held a Seiko recently that has given me this level of satisfaction, probably since I picked up the Alpinist with the green sunburst. The watches have back stories and some historical significance. Glad I was able to add it to my collection.

Never ever heard of a head hair test before. You earned the 👍

I'm glad you decided to keep yours. I doubt you'll regret it. I'll definitely wear mine most of the time. So you might bump into me somewhere in Montreal. 😎 And thank you for your videos! Edit: BTW, I did size the bracelet and it doesn't look as bad as I originally thought it would look once the watch sits on the wrist. It's actually quite nice.

Thanks for the very thorough overview and putting it on different straps. I was pretty set on picking one up, but wanted it on a gray striped nato and after seeing how it cooperates (or doesn't) with a nato, it gives me pause.

I've got mine from Shanghai Seiko during my business trip & to my surprise, it comes with unique dual language Mandarin/English day wheel.

Excellent review. Mine is arriving next week. Will definitely look at a leather strap for it 😊

I purchased one of these bad boys a few weeks ago (from eBay UK). It's a stylish, solid timepiece.

I picked up this one at Maison Monaco in Ottawa. The salesperson told me his shop had only gotten two of the watches when it was released - and one was immediately snapped up by a buyer in Montreal who shopped online. I admit the one thing I’m not thrilled about is the recessed crown; I wound up getting a blister trying to finger-wind, and have been doing the Seiko shuffle to power it up.

9:50 i had the same issue with my tropic strap, solved the issue with installing some curved springbars!

I ordered mine as soon as I saw RU-vid channel MWC review it. This is exactly what I've been waiting for. An affordable copy of a 60s watch by the original manufacturer. The limited edition factor wasn't really of any interest to me. It's a fabulous thing in its own right, especially now that I have fitted a milanese strap. The original bracelet is very nice, but the mesh feels more period correct. This one's a keeper

Well done, subscribed. My SRPK17 is on the way.

an incredible watch, as a vintage watch restorer i (like you) knew this wouldn't last long and immediately pre-ordered one from an authorized dealer. while you are correct about my favorite strap, the silicone/plastic/rubber tropical quick release...it is a bit hard to push in so it hits the lug hole, i can guarantee you can do it if you place one side in, and then push the other side down to where it should sit...and then push it back towards the watch (squeezing the rubber) so that the pin fits in. i used a loupe to look and be sure it seated before letting go, and you will need to push/squeeze the rubber hard so it compacts it and allows the pin to move over the hole...but there's no danger of hurting or scratching anything, it's just rubber that's being compressed to allow the lug pin to move further back over the hole. i started out with a yellow tropical, but then decided on switching it to a red tropical. it looks fantastic! thanks for the review!

Just received mine - numbered 2,023 / 15,555 and it's the JDM model. I love the style, very comfortable on the wrist and it's nice they gave it a bracelet with solid links. If only they'd added sapphire!

Great review. Keep it up. I have a 6.25 inch wrist which is on a flatter side. Do you think the bracelet shape would be a problem for my wrist?

Mine was purchased in Sydney, Australia and has the English/Kanji date wheel. Best Seiko release since the original Seiko turtle reissues.

I got mine today and I love it! Now to adjust the bracelet…

I just order mine today. To have something that is a limited edition :)

Great unboxing and overview. I’m also in Canada and received mine, I love it. I see some US retailers are selling the Made in Japan on the dial and caseback. Hodinkee’s article shows photos with the Made in Japan on the dial. I know it’s a minor detail but I’d prefer that one over mine. Are those versions made for the Asian market? Cheers

Nice review...regarding the crown the originall had a 6106 movement that could nor be handwound, that is the reason why it's small and recessed. Does the bracelet have pins and collars?

Great review. Thanks. I’m looking for a Seiko hopefully with same color scheme (black and silver) without the bezel and the same band. Any thoughts? Thanks.

Great video! What is the dark leather strap you showed?

The black leather strap looked the best to me among the replacements.

I have One that's a lovely, and changed the blue rubber strap for it 🔵

Great review. Thanks!

I wish they would’ve made one the size of the vintage one you showed also.

I literally just ordered mine as well from eBay. Can't wait till it arrives. This is my first watch ever, does a model like this go up in value overtime?

What is the availability of different bracelets for this watch? Excellent video!

Mine gets here tomorrow!

Salut Montréal! If I subscribe to your channel, will you send me bagels? Naah, never mind. You had me with that silly little dance during your jingle. I love this watch, I need to call a local Seiko dealer in the morning..

Hello, glad too see you liked the watch and keeping it, most of the watch collector's are inclined towards selling it. This watch is my automatic watch. As you mentioned one day of use and you scratched it. I have the similar experience, one of buy, i wear it to office and I scratched the strap. I was too afraid to wear it out. What you suggest on scratching of watches

I wear mine on a Strap Habit FKM tropic strap and no problems.

The bracelet reminds that of Tissot powermatic. How does it look on the wrist?

Nice one but as a fan of seiko, i love my sprh81 WxW 10th anniv. 1000 pieces only!!!! so gorgeous, did you review it on your channel?what do you think of it. better than your srpk17??? frederic, from PARIS FRANCE, first time on your channel, that was a cool video thx.

Bought mine on the day of release a few weeks back. In just over a week all the A/D's had sold out in the UK. A brilliant watch, unique to the Seiko 5 line up. I wonder if a 55th anniversary Pogue is on the cards for 2024? I'll be expressing an interest at the London Seiko/GS Boutique just in case :)

How do you take out the links. I have ordered a spring link remover but am confused what to do.

It does pinch arm hair, that's why i had to make it as tight as possible so it does not move much

Hi! What straps would your recommend and where can it be bought?

Not a fan of the friction bezel because when it gets wet it tends to move everywhere, at least that is my experience

Will get my from Japan because made in Japan on the dial is very important for me

What a beautiful timepiece. Do you think it’s worth it to look for a Japanese version? And do you think they will be out of stock soon? I’m saving money to get myself one. And is there any online store you recommend? Thanks.

More scratches would only make the retro look shines after it was made to look old and worn even tho this is kinda like a revamp version

Are those actual screw links? Not pin and collar?

I'm tempted to switch mine for a Jubilee bracelet.

Maybe I bad luck but I had to send back two SRPK17 now due to the terrible quality control. I want to love this watch but feel let down by the build quality.

I really think with the prices Seiko is demanding that a new more accurate movement becomes a reality.

They have to do a pogue reissue.

Naah! There are plenty of vintage style watches out there Right now and the Seiko Five was always the lower end! I enjoy the recent Invicta vintage line releases! I like Detroit watches also!

how to shorten this strap which comes with it ?

Actually need to correct a mistake. This isn't the first time Seiko have used this case in recent years. The Seiko 5 SSA329K1 I own is, I believe, from about 2017. Identical, slightly bigger case, old Seiko 5 badge 4R38 open heart movement with 3 o'clock crown.

How would it fit my 16cm wrist?

hi, where did u get the dark brown strap?

So mine will stop even though it's on my wrist and moving...anybody else having this problem?

Got mine today. Great looking watch but crap strap

👍🏻

Unique attention grabber watch but not too weird looking. A must have.

Where?

What's your wrist size bro?

This watch is soo cool i order it for tomorrow and i hew got 15% off 350€ from store

It’s not a regatta timer. It’s a regatta timer look alike. A regatta timer has the internal blue and green chapter ring that rotates as well as a rotating bezel.

Hyped watch. Looks are ok, quality is cheap.

Is it really that great? It's pretty but it sounds like 80% of it is hype.

I tried on my Johnson as it is a normal thing to do! I can confirm it will not like hairy Johnson. 😂

Got mine with arabic-english date window im from dubai perfect size j sau

The Japan variant was limited to 1000 pieces.

Do Asians not have arm hair? I was not aware of this!

To be fair this watch looks really good in the metal but in pictures it won’t keep you awake all night.

Why???

There selling out like hot cakes

Seiko should have lunmed the whole chapter ring.

Very nice. But not that limited… 15555 pieces. It’s probably as common as a… Rolex Submariner. Lol. But really nice Seiko.

Sick of Seiko's annoying amount of FOMO 😒 Seems like the only thing they are able to play on lately

I am not really sure why I should even get excited by this watch ? It seems other people are, but it's rather unexceptional in my view.

i prefer this old Seiko5 logo….. the newer ones is just mehh…

aand its out of stock...

English and Spanish not French…similar Latin both.

I get it. It’s the one that started it off. To each their own but personally I think that watch is hideous 😂.

Looks great in photos and videos, but saw it in the flesh and it looks cheap/tacky as hell.

Love the watch but the bracelet is terrible functionally.

Meh, for the same money I’d rather get a king samurai

making it limited is just annoying

Too small for me.

Please, stop shaking that watch under the camera, I've gone epileptic

This watch is ridiculous 🤦

The band looks cheap. Limited edition is a tired old come on by now.

It's ugly. It should have stayed in the 60's. Sometimes the past is best left behind.

That is one ugly looking watch. I hope it makes better as an investment in something bizarre.

This was my most disappointing watch ever. Just felt so cheap on the wrist. Size was too small for me, but admittedly if they made it larger, it wouldn't be true to the original. Sold within 2 weeks

I have many Seiko watches but no way would I want this watch. It's ugly and resembles a cheap bit of Chinese crap. Sometimes old looks good but sometimes as in the case of this watch it should have been left in the past.

This is quite likely the most overpriced piece of shit in timekeeping history 😅

Waste of money. You can get a better watch in that price range.

The bracelet sucks. Switched on the first day. Otherwise great watch.

This watch is ugly. The 5 is ugly