I still wear my Seiko 5 SKXP19 regularly. It has the 7S26 caliber self-winding mechanical movement. I took the bracelet off when I got it because that thing was a real hair puller. It went through a whole bunch of leather straps throughout the years. It was the first watch I bought for myself as a gift for leaving a job I totally hated back in the year 2000. I love that little watch. It's the one that got me into the "habit" of buying watches every time I want to celebrate something big (or small)... which is probably the best excuse I found not to feel guilty for collecting so many watches. 😄
Second that. I love that you put as much effort into presenting a £200 watch as you do into one costing thousands. Your openness and easy way are most refreshing. Never lose that.
I had some doubts about which Seiko to start with because i have a small wrist and then your review appeared to me.. Thank you for sharing all that information! Now, following closely your channel.
I have this same model for almost a year now on a 6,5 inch wrist, and with its bracelet, as with NATO straps wears like a charm! It is the perfect field size watch, true to herritage, with very reliable movement indeed. It depends on the position I lay down the watch at night that it would run faster or slower, it tends to equalize. Thank you for the detailed presentation!
I never would've bought the old SNK809 series because I didn't like the handset. But this is a really nice refresh. I have the Limited Edition Snoopy model SRPK25 and I love it.
36mm is honestly the largest diameter I'm willing to go, and I have relatively thicker wrists than average. My preferred size for a daily or dress watch is 34mm though
I was wanting a Seiko MACV SOG 6119-8100 and a lot of people were recommending the SNK381 as the closest modern option after doing a hand and date wheel swap. If this was around at that point I probably would have gone with this just for the water resistance.
I was considering this piece for my girlfriend, but ended up going for the smaller SRE004. I think this one is definitely more of a masculine, field watch look which is probably exactly why she didn't like it 😂
What are your thoughts on the new seiko 1/100th of a second? Considering it’s a pretty cool complication for under a thousand bucks it sure seems to be flying under a lot of radars?
@@NickABQQmNo is the answer to Grand Seiko. What you will have to your advantage is a much broader range of discounted 'as new' offerings. Please do your homework on Grand Seiko before spending your own money. If you change your mind and try to sell it on at a later date be prepared to lose south of 50% of the rrp in the secondary market.
I need some help from an expert. I am searching for a special Seiko modell.... It has a blue dial with 2 different finishes like the Tissot Ballade Anyone a clue which modell that can be?
Hello I have a question. I have a Seiko 5 limited edition edition from the 110th anniversary. the luminescence on the indicators is lit for a few moments, is this normal? I exposed the watch to sunlight for a few hours. it didn't change anything. Can you please explain to me how it works?
Has anyone found this watch in the JDM (Made in Japan) version Teddy is reviewing here? Everywhere I look online - even the link to Teddy’s shop - is the model made in Malaysia which is not marked “Made in Japan.”
I have this same watch in the 800 series with same bracelet. It has the 7S26 movement with the crown at 4 o'clock position. Wish mine had the lumed triangle at 12. The damn thing won't wear out so my cheapskate nature will not allow to buy this watch. Plus I only paid 75USD for it.
Hi Teddy, just want to inquire about this product on your website, it doesn’t show that it is made in japan compare to your review here. Let me know if it’s made in japan i will buy now. But if it’s malaysian made I won’t consider
The “J” in the model name normally means that it’s manufactured in Japan, but I agree with your confusion due to the photos on his website. I’ve reached out to them for clarification. I hope they aren’t doing the bait and switch of reviewing the J model, but selling the K (Malaysia) one.
Teddy @TeddyBaldassarreReviews , this watch is not the SRPJ81. This is the Seiko SBSA197 which is a JDM model not available in the US. The SRPJ81 that you have pictured and are selling on your website is the SRPJ81 which is manufactured in Malaysia. You should probably change the title.
@@luckmall Some would argue that those made in Japan are of higher quality/fit and finish. The ones made in Malaysia are cheaper for Seiko to produce. I ordered the SMSA197 from Japan, and it is a great watch just as Teddy says in this review. But, it isn't an SRPJ81.
You should do a collab with Graham Stephan! He’s a solid finance RU-vidr and I think a video about what watch’s you can actually afford (depending on yearly salary and maybe other factors) and some watches in the category that are the best bang for your buck would be incredibly interesting and helpful to people who maybe don’t know how much they should spend on a watch or maybe need some good ideas on watches in their budget range! Great review as always
It's visible all night long once your eyes adjust,I have terrible vision and lumed numerals just blur into each other,this model is far more legible for me
I can't recall ever seeing anyone talk about shattering a sapphire crystal in a situation where a mineral crystal wouldn't have shattered. But I have seen many mineral crystals scratched badly and very, very few sapphire crystals with more than very light scratches
None of those cheap mechanical movements from Seiko are any good. ETA movements are dramatically more accurate. Too many reviews focus on the dial and case, and completely bypass the fact that the movements are crap.
