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The 38mm SKX Returns: Seiko 5 SRPK31 Review PLUS A Bracelet Upgrade (Uncle Straps/Seiko) 

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In a world of iconic dive watches like the Rolex Submariner. Omega Speedmaster, and the Tudor Black Bay, the Seiko SKX is right there with them. The SKX007, SKX009, and the midsize SKX013 were the classic three of its time, however, they were discontinued. In time though, Seiko re-released the SKX in the form of the Seiko 5 SRPD line but we were still waiting for the re-release of the smaller SKX. Seiko answered the call in April.
Seiko announced the new 38mm Seiko 5 SRPK29 (black dial/black bezel), SRPK31 (cream dial/gray bezel), SRPK33 (teal dial/black bezel), and SRPK35 (orange dial/black bezel). These immediately caught my eye due to my love of the SKX013 that I own, so I had to order one to see what it’s like for myself.
In this video, I’m going to get into all the details you need to know about the new release: the dimensions, how it wears on the wrist, the dial, case, bezel, and of course the original oem bracelet and the incredible bracelet I swapped it out for from Uncle Straps. Overall this has been a fantastic change of pace and a very special experience.
YOU CANNOT GET A SEIKO 1450 BRACELET because it uses the Seiko fatboy spring bars. You need a 1450 bracelet that goes onto a watch with normal spring bars. Mine is for the BB58. (links are in the description, for some reason I cant add hyperlinks at the moment)
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TIME STAMPS:
The 38mm SRPK31 - 00:00
Dimensions And On The Wrist - 00:51
The Dial - 02:57
The Case And Bezel - 05:18
The Bracelet - 07:34
DIMENSIONS:
Case width: 37.9mm
Lug width: 20mm
US Bracelet at clasp: 16.0mm
Bracelet taper: 4mm
Lug to lug: 43.7mm
Bezel width: 36.7mm
Dial width: 27.4mm
Case thickness: 12.1mm
Midcase thickness: 6.1mm
Bezel height: 3.3mm
Crown diameter: 6.0mm
Crown height: 3.9mm
Weight: with bracelet: 111 grams
Water resistance: 100m
Crystal: Hardlex
Movement: Seiko 4R36
Power reserve: 41 hours
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@thewatchidiot
@thewatchidiot Год назад
You need a 1450 bracelet that goes onto a watch with normal spring bars. Mine is for the BB58. You cannot get any of the 1450 bracelets for Seiko because they all use Seiko fatboy spring bars. (links are in the description, for some reason I cant add hyperlinks at the moment)
@-x171-
@-x171- Год назад
How do i know which bracelet will fit the original end link of my srpk29 just like it did on yours? You only mentioned the spring bar size which has to be normal spring bars (1.8mm) I‘m not looking to drop $150 on the bracelet you linked. Uncle straps sells a presidential bracelet for seiko sarb for example for $80 and it also uses 1.8mm spring bars. But how do i know if it will fit?
@thewatchidiot
@thewatchidiot Год назад
Hey in this comment I mention that my 1450 bracelet is for the BB58! And I specified that it has to be a 1450 bracelet so unfortunately the president bracelet for the SARB won't work since it has narrower midlinks. The 1450 bracelet, at the moment, is only made for the Speedy, BB58, and some select Seiko Prospex models which is why I linked the only two versions that work here. I wish there were more versions available but hopefully Uncle Straps will release one for the SRPK at some point!
@joshuavalbuena7795
@joshuavalbuena7795 9 месяцев назад
Hello, great video! I happen to stumble upon your video and you've definitely gained a new fan! That bracelet/watch combo is absolutely stunning! What an insight. I've recently gotten into collecting watches and had never thought of this lol. Question: If I buy the Seiko SRPK33 + the Bracelet for the BB58, I am sure to get two compatible products? I just wanna make sure i understood correctly as I am definitely getting this combo for myself. thank you!
@normang663
@normang663 3 месяца назад
That bracelet fits so nicely.
@bruhreallybruh
@bruhreallybruh 9 месяцев назад
I got the orange 38mm. The gold hour markers and orange bezel markers makes it better looking.
@davenordsieck6444
@davenordsieck6444 Год назад
I got this watch for my wife with the teal dial, and it is 🔥 She loves it. That 1450 bracelet does look great and still very OEM, so I might have to grab that from my favorite Uncle!
@WetLettuce-kc2qm
@WetLettuce-kc2qm 3 месяца назад
It's a man's watch.
@jimwatchyyc
@jimwatchyyc 11 месяцев назад
Excellent review, thank you, this will help my buying decision!
@thewatchidiot
@thewatchidiot 11 месяцев назад
Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Hope you get one soon bc its an awesome watch!
@SeikoLeaks
@SeikoLeaks Год назад
love the kanji wheel
@timyoungnc
@timyoungnc Год назад
Where'd you find the 38mm watch? I can't find it on Amazon yet. Great review. I hope they'll eventually offer a blue model.
@ianmcfly31
@ianmcfly31 Год назад
Would SKX013 aftermarket bracelets fit this watch? Like the strapcode ones.
@joriz5869
@joriz5869 Год назад
That bracelet really looks great on the watch, looks more OEM than the OEM 😂
@gg2056
@gg2056 11 месяцев назад
Does the Uncle Seiko SRPK bracelet fits other Seiko 5s?
@CarlosGallardoCandia
@CarlosGallardoCandia Год назад
Amazing review. I really like this watch and your combo with that bracelet. Question: the day wheel is black every day, or it’s light blue on Saturday and red on Sunday?
@thewatchidiot
@thewatchidiot Год назад
Glad to hear you enjoyed the video and the watch/bracelet combo! Yes Saturday is light blue and Sunday is red and I love wearing it on those days for that reason😁
@SpookyGhost61
@SpookyGhost61 Месяц назад
Best video on this watch on yt
@scottydavid5543
@scottydavid5543 3 месяца назад
I think the original bracelet is fine. Its a very light and comfortable watch.
@normang663
@normang663 3 месяца назад
Hey man, I really appreciate this video. After watching it? I got the exact same same setup, the cream dial with uncle seiko president bracelet. It looks so damn fine on my 6,4 inch wrist and this is the first time i have used an uncle seiko brwcelet, super comfy. Just the perfect look for an everyday watch for any ocassion
@thewatchidiot
@thewatchidiot 3 месяца назад
So glad you enjoyed the video and are enjoying this watch and bracelet combo! Everytime I see the color of the dial and the handset I fa in love again. Seiko did a great job with this watch and I'm so happy that the bracelet just happened to work!
@Anirossa
@Anirossa 7 месяцев назад
If it was a good 50-100 euros less than the mechanical citizen promaster, I'd be interested in this model. Would love a mechanical prospex in this size, just thinner. I'd still wear my solar diver more though, love that watch.
@earlbee3196
@earlbee3196 2 месяца назад
Who knows I don’t know nobody knows.
@marcgirard7551
@marcgirard7551 Год назад
Great video! That Uncle Straps 1450 bracelet seems like proof that watch makers of lower end watches shouldn’t be cheaping out
@thewatchidiot
@thewatchidiot Год назад
Yes absolutely right, and that means Seiko can easily redesign some of their bracelets to step up the quality. Fingers crossed they do!
@antonius0809
@antonius0809 Год назад
I love this watch, but I really wish I could change the bezel. Does anyone know whether there are compatible bezel mods out there?
@whatisayoutube
@whatisayoutube Год назад
there are no compatible bezel mods, but bezels inserts are cross-compatible with the ones for the SKX0013
@jamesbronson3347
@jamesbronson3347 3 месяца назад
Seiko needs to start using sapphire crystals and ceramic bezels, they are the standard now.
@UNDERGROUNDCALLING0161
@UNDERGROUNDCALLING0161 Месяц назад
what is the watch at 2:47 black dial with rubber strap ?
@kygreen1414
@kygreen1414 Месяц назад
it’s the same one but with a black face
@thitinutthitirojjanawat7427
Hi, where can I get 38mm seiko end link?
@earlbee3196
@earlbee3196 2 месяца назад
Who knows I don’t know nobody knows
@JitinMisra
@JitinMisra 6 месяцев назад
I have a 6.5-6.75 wrist, should I get the 42 mm seiko or a 38mm? I’m also 6’ tall? It will be my first mechanical watch. I love the 42 mm in blue but doesn’t come in 38mm while 42mm might be too big 😢
@Dehan.Y
@Dehan.Y 5 месяцев назад
would reccomend trying it on in that case
@WetLettuce-kc2qm
@WetLettuce-kc2qm 3 месяца назад
38mm
@simonwright6882
@simonwright6882 Год назад
These caught my attention before they released. Especially this colour way. I'm sure one wiil make it's way into the collection pretty soon.
@thewatchidiot
@thewatchidiot Год назад
Same here I'm glad they made this cream/gray combo instead of white/black! Hope you get one soon I'm sure you'll love it
@theromanwanderer8923
@theromanwanderer8923 5 месяцев назад
Can I put this bracelet on the Peanuts edition?
@dcamnc1
@dcamnc1 Год назад
Nice watch but too small for me personally.
@resjon7981
@resjon7981 Год назад
Seiko just need to make quartz versions like they did in the past then it's a go for me.
@CocoKoi321
@CocoKoi321 Год назад
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@CocoKoi321
@CocoKoi321 Год назад
GREAT JOKE
@-x171-
@-x171- Год назад
There literally is one. The SNE573 Solar Quartz Movement 38.5mm & just 10.5mm thick
@marvean2519
@marvean2519 Год назад
Great review. Question, does the bracelet from Uncle Strap pull your hair? Saw a couple of reviews saying it was a hair puller.
@thewatchidiot
@thewatchidiot Год назад
thanks Marvin! On my wrist it doesn't pull any hairs and is super comfortable. I've seen that different people have different experiences with the same bracelet perhaps based on the thickness of each hair? Depending on how wide the seam is on any given seam different hair thicknesses could get caught, thick hairs are too thick to get caught in tight tolerance bracelets that catch thinner hairs. Bigger gaps could catch thicker hairs while thinner hair passes through. Curly hair vs straighter hair perhaps. I'm sure this is a much longer answer than you were expecting lol but I've thought about this alot especially when the original Timex Q was pulling my wrist hair like crazy while it was the most comfortable bracelet for my friend!😬
@marvean2519
@marvean2519 Год назад
@@thewatchidiot I really appreciate it actually. That’s very informative. I was thinking of getting a jubilee for my dresskx and one for my bb36 but the hair pulling thing made me think twice. Thanks!
@centurio34
@centurio34 Год назад
I used to own the SRPD55, and I recently purchased the SRPK29. I can attest to the bracelet quality being the same - it’s adequate, but nothing to write home about.
@thewatchidiot
@thewatchidiot Год назад
Ah ok thanks for info and that's sad to hear that they dropped the quality for at least these two Seiko 5s. The bracelet on the SNE is simple but the finishing is far better so I wish it was the same for this SRPK!
@eugenevedensky6071
@eugenevedensky6071 Год назад
I gotta wonder how this compares to an islander 38? Basically same proportions but upgraded materials, although the dial on this cream variant is very attractive
@thewatchidiot
@thewatchidiot Год назад
Yeah the islander definitely has a leg up on the crystal and bracelet. But for me I'm a sucker for the SKX indices so that plus the color combo it was an easy choice!
@eugenevedensky6071
@eugenevedensky6071 Год назад
@ktakahara9145 isn’t it basically the same case? Dimensions are almost the same.
@sk.ma.d1675
@sk.ma.d1675 19 дней назад
whats ur wrist size???
@thewatchidiot
@thewatchidiot 18 дней назад
7.5 inches (19cm)!
@mattwhiteberg7846
@mattwhiteberg7846 Год назад
We need 39mm Seiko Samurai! I believe in it, Seiko, please😂
@thewatchidiot
@thewatchidiot Год назад
Oh man a 39mm samurai would be incredible, instant buy for me and hopefully they throw in a 39mm Shogun as well😁
@hitsugayat10
@hitsugayat10 Год назад
I totally support the idea, even a 40mm samurai is fine as the current one is too big for my puny 6.3inch wrist
@_RJ_Z
@_RJ_Z Год назад
You my man should work for Seiko♥️
@ianalviansyah5772
@ianalviansyah5772 11 дней назад
bro its happening 😂
@AllanPhillips
@AllanPhillips Год назад
If it had the crown at the 3 o'clock position but slightly misaligned, it would quite rightly get slated. So how is it that when the crown's sort of at the 4 o'clock position but not quite no-one even mentions it?
@paulussiregar1068
@paulussiregar1068 11 месяцев назад
Originally, Seiko 5 has the "5 key attributes", one of which is the crown placement at 4 position
@a99simp80
@a99simp80 Год назад
Does that bracelet work for the SNE as well?
@MorrisvdHaak
@MorrisvdHaak Год назад
I am going to Japan this summer and I really want to buy a black Seiko diver there. I am still not sure wheter I shall get the SRPK29k1 or the SNE573P1. What would you choose?
@thewatchidiot
@thewatchidiot Год назад
Oh man that's a tough choice!! I love both of them very much and I'll actually be doing a video comparing this SRPK31 and my SNE569. But at the moment I really have no clue which I'd choose between your choices! If I really had to tho and without considering any of my current watches, I think I would choose the SRPK29 bc of how classically Seiko it is and it would be easier to dress up and down. But I absolutely love solar quartz movements as well and I like the modern look of the SNE which makes this a tough choice. Which way are you leaning?
@MorrisvdHaak
@MorrisvdHaak Год назад
@@thewatchidiot Thank you for your reply! At the moment I think I am leaning towards the SRPK29, because like you said as well, I really like the Kanji characters.
@thewatchidiot
@thewatchidiot Год назад
Oh wow I forgot to factor in the Kanji characters lol😅! Yeah they would make me lean to the SRPK as well and it'll be even more special getting it from Japan as well. Keep an eye out for any potential Japan only variants of the SRPK too while you're there!
@MorrisvdHaak
@MorrisvdHaak Год назад
@@thewatchidiotThat is a great tip. I will definitely keep an eye out for Japan only variants!
@unwokeneuropean3590
@unwokeneuropean3590 Год назад
Seiko was the brand of my youth. But these days specs wise some little brands as San Martin ruin Seiko every time.
@dspserpico
@dspserpico Год назад
Do you want to wear specs or a good looking watch?
@unwokeneuropean3590
@unwokeneuropean3590 Год назад
@@dspserpico Both? San Martin's divers are good looking, solid specs, solid price.
@-x171-
@-x171- Год назад
True. Seiko is overpriced nowadays for the sepcs they offer. You are paying for the name Seiko. The SKX013 literally had better specs and cost $200 back then.
@dspserpico
@dspserpico Год назад
@@-x171- The SKX013 couldn't hand wind or hack.
@renwra1384
@renwra1384 11 месяцев назад
​@@-x171- $200 'back then' in 1996 is about $400 now. This watch is around $300.
@edshamaham5719
@edshamaham5719 Год назад
That bracelet looks like it was made for the SRPK! Definitely makes this watch a much more interesting proposition especially this dial/bezel combo
@mattwhiteberg7846
@mattwhiteberg7846 Год назад
Yes, but price😢
@thewatchidiot
@thewatchidiot Год назад
@Ed Shamaham I still can believe how OEM the whole thing looks I don't think it's ever coming off this bracelet😁
@thewatchidiot
@thewatchidiot Год назад
@Matt Whiteberg You can find the watch for about $250 and later on probably even less which seems like a pretty good deal! The Uncle Straps bracelet is an extra cost but no need to get one immediately, the factory bracelet is ok too😁
@amenhotep7704
@amenhotep7704 Год назад
@thewatchidiot
@thewatchidiot Год назад
😁
@nicholassosin6965
@nicholassosin6965 Год назад
Looks a bit small for your wrist size. I’d say MM reduced would be a better size for you.
@eddiek1231
@eddiek1231 Год назад
I think it looks great on his wrist.
@amenhotep7704
@amenhotep7704 Год назад
DAMNNNNNNNNNNNNN
@thewatchidiot
@thewatchidiot Год назад
RIIIGHT???😁
@vandyke1411
@vandyke1411 2 дня назад
for big big guys this is just too small on the wrist
@john-carlosynostroza
@john-carlosynostroza 11 месяцев назад
Seems like you are talking to self into liking this. That's what happens in this hobby for many. Boredom. What's next... etc... the poison of the modern world. When I have that I will feel... ( insert emotion here)... of course you and others May really like this watch but based on all of your comments and many of those online in the past couple of years they would not like this watch but change is inevitable in a mass production world of objects that no one really needs and thus things like this become the new moment... the watch hobby tends to have a snobbery around it but, let's be honest, it's pretty much the same as the mainstream fashion world. (*** with that said I am a watch nut and change my opinion all the time and like a lot of watches that other people think are ugly or lame😅)
@leomore
@leomore Год назад
I did the exact same swap the moment I received it.
@thewatchidiot
@thewatchidiot Год назад
Great minds think alike😁 its crazy how well it goes together although I'm going to get the milled clasp to make this perfect
@leomore
@leomore Год назад
@@thewatchidiot just like you said it just looks more OEM on the US1450 than on its own bracelet. Plus the tapering, quality and comfort. I was so pissed when I found out all my 013 end links weren’t compatible and so happy when I tried the Seiko end links with the 1450.
@bogarbill6331
@bogarbill6331 8 месяцев назад
At this price point 😭😭😭
@Batang90s_to-its
@Batang90s_to-its Год назад
Too small for men. Perfect for women
@BassJournal
@BassJournal 11 месяцев назад
Its really small fpr your wrist. Plus the thickness just make it look like a toy
@Tom_H327
@Tom_H327 Год назад
Too small for me.
@unwokeneuropean3590
@unwokeneuropean3590 Год назад
At least you dont have the problem of choosing watches. 38 mm is the largest case i would ever use on my 6 inch wrist.
@glitchedoom
@glitchedoom 9 месяцев назад
Then buy one of the 42mm ones?
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