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The Best Automatic Watch Under $100 - A Perfect Place To Start - The Iconic Seiko 5 - SNKL23 Review 

The Urban Gentry
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Today we go back to my roots! My very first automatic wrist watch was an old 70s Seiko I inherited as a child from my father. Unlike my grandfather's pocket I was also was fortunate inherit, I could actually wear the Seiko. And so it kicked off a love affair that would last most of my life. One of the most frequently asked questions I get on this channel is: what is a good place to start with watches and preferably something automatic for around $100? There is only one company in the world that has such an extensive range, rich horological heritage and the manufacturing capabilities to supply that demand. Today I talk about the Seiko 5, it's ideology, concept and history behind it. In this video I review and talk about my favourite from the range, the SNKL23.
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Комментарии : 2,9 тыс.   
@mhencin
@mhencin 7 лет назад
I admire how tgv pays the same attention and respect for a $90 watch as a $6000 watch. I love that integrity.
@ratterec
@ratterec 7 лет назад
Amen
@cyberschn1tzel997
@cyberschn1tzel997 7 лет назад
Michael Hencin refreshing after spending some time on a rather elitist r/watches subreddit
@konliner9286
@konliner9286 7 лет назад
That's the main difference between a true enthusiast and a snob.
@lunaco3971
@lunaco3971 7 лет назад
I honestly can't justify spending 6k on a watch 1k on the other hand
@degilmez
@degilmez 7 лет назад
Michae
@dandymr.1695
@dandymr.1695 7 лет назад
I'm Japanese I'm proud of SEIKO And I'm delighted that foreign people appreciate SEIKO Thank you, gentry. I can't listen to English words well But I'm always looking forward to seeing your channel
@theurbangentry
@theurbangentry 7 лет назад
Thank you sir! I am humbled and honoured by your words. Best regards, TGV
@dandymr.1695
@dandymr.1695 7 лет назад
+The Urban Gentry ARIGATOU
@AA-db9cb
@AA-db9cb 7 лет назад
No, thank you to your country for having a company like Seiko. They really make western watch companies look overpriced.
@Brincandopabajo
@Brincandopabajo 7 лет назад
DANDY MR. I like Japanese items, the best.
@pakshet5091
@pakshet5091 7 лет назад
those minimalist japanese are the coolest people on earth. thankyou for making seiko hats off.
@CapaNoisyCapa
@CapaNoisyCapa 3 года назад
My father gave me his old 60's Seiko 5 some 30 years ago. He said, "take good care of it, it's a gift from your grandfather". I've never met him. I was mesmerized by the sweeping second hand. Many years and watches after that it's still my favorite timepiece. Life's been good to me but this is the watch I wore at my brother's wedding, my grandma's funeral and to celebrate my nephew's birth and it's going to him when I die, still ticking.
@TobyH.
@TobyH. 7 месяцев назад
I'm glad you are enjoying it. I bought a Seiko 5 about 5 years ago and strongly disliked it. I disliked it's small size and the incredibly small crown. It's like a woman's watch. I'm assuming your Seiko 5 is "full size"?
@Alex-us2vw
@Alex-us2vw 5 лет назад
I bought one of these about 18 years ago for my dad when I was 15 and it outlasted him. Now I have the watch and it still works perfect after all these years.
@rhettredelings7482
@rhettredelings7482 4 года назад
I’m sorry for your loss. Hopefully the watch helps keep you connected to your dad’s mojo, and his love for you. Best regards.
@rossgriffin5703
@rossgriffin5703 3 года назад
Where did you buy it from? When you were were 15, what shop? 18 years ago, as a 15 year old? how did you pay for it? So, in 2003 you went to some shop and bought an expensive watch for Dad? ha. Bullshit
@rossgriffin5703
@rossgriffin5703 3 года назад
Picture now. It would be amazing to see the watch.
@rossgriffin5703
@rossgriffin5703 3 года назад
Now a vintage, watch. Alex. send a picture please to show all the watch lovers. Picture now?
@rossgriffin5703
@rossgriffin5703 3 года назад
Alex, PICTURE PLEASE?
@outbackeddie
@outbackeddie 5 лет назад
I gotta quit watching these videos. Six months ago I had two watches. Now I have 5. Somebody stop me.
@fahadhadjijamil9042
@fahadhadjijamil9042 5 лет назад
Stop😂
@ServingKant42069
@ServingKant42069 5 лет назад
Stop
@jerrypanela
@jerrypanela 5 лет назад
You are not alone. 😀
@ucmanhnguyen7663
@ucmanhnguyen7663 5 лет назад
how about you now :D tell me the trust
@Tommygimbal
@Tommygimbal 5 лет назад
A year a go I have 1 watch, this year my watch collection become 3 😂✌️
@danrex8
@danrex8 4 года назад
My wife has stopped me from buying watches for a while. She hasnt said anything about watch straps. This looks great
@outbackeddie
@outbackeddie 3 года назад
I told my wife I would stop buying watches when she stopped buying shoes. Guess who is still buying watches?
@EastDallasKicks
@EastDallasKicks 3 года назад
Than buy a mustang
@Leo-tf3rw
@Leo-tf3rw 4 года назад
I am absolutely grateful to this man! Made me fall in love with horology. This is the first watch i got! Almost 2 years now!
@lnoel82
@lnoel82 3 года назад
Gift from my dad when i was 15 years old. Still wearing in my job every day.Real beast, Bravo Seiko!
@jazzin12
@jazzin12 6 лет назад
Nice review and overview. I have had my Seiko 5 since July of 1968, a gift to me from my Japanese uncle upon arrival to Japan. It has served me well for 50 years and is due for a service. I love my Seiko 5 as much as I do my 1975 Rolex Datejust. Beautiful timepieces!
@predragjo5977
@predragjo5977 4 года назад
Wait wait wait 50 years withput service?????
@calvinhandley2373
@calvinhandley2373 4 года назад
Predrag Jo I didn’t understand him to say it had never been serviced in 50 years. I understood him to say that he’s owned it for 50 years and it’s due to be serviced, not necessarily the first time. If he’s got 50 years out of it, my assumption would be that he’s had it serviced it regularly.
@evannussbaum1863
@evannussbaum1863 4 года назад
My great grandfathers caravelle pocket watch hasn’t been serviced ever... so since the late 1800s.
@anilmuktavar8424
@anilmuktavar8424 6 лет назад
You have mastered the art of expert watch reviewing like no other. I've also seen many reviews made by others, but there is none who is anywhere close to you in terms of the Standard, Style, Elegance, Incredible Ease and above all, Tonnes of Finesse in your presentation which I opine is leagues ahead of others in the business. Keep it up TGV.
@captainblimp4133
@captainblimp4133 5 лет назад
Man this guy is such a good salesman,thanks to his camera and editing skills.
@chessplayer1000
@chessplayer1000 4 года назад
After buying a few high end watches I still love the sieko 5. The best bang for the buck out there. And I must say the new Grand Sieko spring drive is in a class well above any rolex.
@Kana0211
@Kana0211 2 года назад
People think rolex is the pinnacle of watches but they don't make tourbillons or perpetual calenders, sun moon phase, or anything other than a day date.
@MrTimstaaa
@MrTimstaaa 7 лет назад
Hi TG. This review for me has made my day. The reason for this is that i have a seiko 5 which my father bought new when i was born 42 years ago. I've had the watch in my collection now for about 3 years and early last year i had put a cola reb strap on it which i purchased from Holbens thanks to you. Of course this watch being the age that it is, is made in Japan. It is in fully original condition and would you believe till this day it has not had a single service and holds time perfectly. I would love to send you some pictures but not sure where to.
@Guy39202
@Guy39202 7 лет назад
Timur Hafouz nice
@868AIB
@868AIB 6 лет назад
Timur Hafouz i have a silver one also, 35 yrs old, automatic and still holds time perfectly.
@richarddenny8013
@richarddenny8013 7 лет назад
I'm 15 and I recently got a Seiko 5 and I love the watch. I think its just so amazing how a watch can run on your movement and be so accurate.
@theurbangentry
@theurbangentry 7 лет назад
So glad to hear, enjoy Richard. Thank you and enjoy! Best regards, TGV
@finntabulous9531
@finntabulous9531 7 лет назад
I am also 15 and am looking forward to getting this watch. I have been watching reviews and videos about it in the meantime.
@liamr2664
@liamr2664 6 лет назад
Finntabulous Im 15 and just ordered mine
@Enginecastgaming
@Enginecastgaming 6 лет назад
I wanted the SNK 809 Military ones, but I don't know about the nato strap, will it still looks nice with a normal steel strap? There's version that comes with the steel straps so i'm just wondering
@rohinrashid6011
@rohinrashid6011 6 лет назад
I'm 15 and I just bought the Seiko 5 SNKD97K1
@seinfeld8812
@seinfeld8812 Год назад
My wife bought me a SNKL23 several years ago and she was amazed at how nice the dial looked when it arrived. You cannot go wrong with Seiko.
@alexthelegoguy4504
@alexthelegoguy4504 5 лет назад
You know I’ve only had my seiko 5 for about a month now and I ordered a sapphire crystal along with it to switch. But haven’t changed it yet but anyway I’ve whammed it a coupe times and instantly thought “ yup there’s the first scratch” and yet hasn’t happened. Really impressed with the crystal!
@crBudgetWatches
@crBudgetWatches Год назад
How about now 3 years later? Do you still have the watch? I am borderline ordering it as the SNKL23 is back in stock for 99 usd. Ans the Sapphire crystal for it is only 25 usd I thought of buying a spare too. I
@alexthelegoguy4504
@alexthelegoguy4504 Год назад
@@crBudgetWatches I still haven’t switched the crystal out. Don’t get me wrong the original crystal has some scuffs and scratches now but it doesn’t bother me all that much. I decided if and when I switch the crystal, I might as well do a movement swap as well
@crBudgetWatches
@crBudgetWatches Год назад
@@alexthelegoguy4504 nice to hear I already took the plunge on a SNKL23J1 from Jomashop after discount I paid 102 usd I think it was too good to pass for such a beauty.
@treedillinger5801
@treedillinger5801 7 лет назад
Great watch for a kid. Got my 8 year old a blue one and put it on a Bond nato strap. He loves it and appreciates watches in general. Hard to imagine a watch suffering more abuse than a 2nd grader puts it through. It takes it all and keeps surprisingly good time. Honestly, it's usually a better watch than most of the grown ups in the room are wearing. It's really something to see a kid wearing a mechanical/auto watch with a day and date function next to a grown man with an Apple Watch. (Not that I can't appreciate the Apple Watch for what it is).
@TatzkaTube
@TatzkaTube 7 лет назад
Tree Corleone Isn't it too big for a kid's wrist?
@treedillinger5801
@treedillinger5801 7 лет назад
Muumipappi it's 36mm so it looks like a bigger watch would on an adult, but it doesn't look overly huge. It wears small at least compared to a 36mm datejust, for example. In theory it's a man's watch but it looks insanely small on my wrist, not just slightly small- if you saw it you'd ask why I'm wearing a ladies' watch. The bigger version of the watch would be too big. The original strap is too big, but with the nato strap it can accommodate any size wrist.
@treedillinger5801
@treedillinger5801 7 лет назад
Club Soda ...lol, how does that make me wrong?
@tinashegamanya979
@tinashegamanya979 7 лет назад
Club Soda trye
@TatzkaTube
@TatzkaTube 7 лет назад
Club Soda He propably just has a big wrist
@giovanninacci8385
@giovanninacci8385 3 года назад
Rediscovered my grandfather's 1972 Seiko 5. Took it out of the box it had been languishing in for 15 years. It still works after 49 years. Amazing
@AgentJot23
@AgentJot23 5 лет назад
Bloody hell, u just convinced me to buy an automatic Seiko watch to my G-SHOCKs collection.
@KnifeplayShawty
@KnifeplayShawty 3 года назад
A few weeks ago I bought a $20 Casio calculator watch as my first watch and after finding your channel I've just bought a Seiko 5. Absolutely in love with it as my first automatic and happy to be inducted into this new hobby
@LaplacianFourier
@LaplacianFourier 7 лет назад
I watch this video just for the intro every morning because it makes me feel how exciting and beautiful life can be.
@PieterSchreurs
@PieterSchreurs 6 лет назад
I love how my Seiko 5 is more accurate than my moms automatic Cartier ^^
@jarrodanderson2124
@jarrodanderson2124 Год назад
The proportions of the Seiko 5 are perfect! I have 6 of these and they're some of my favorites.
@ElderPinto254
@ElderPinto254 Год назад
i am 47 and got my first seiko 5 auto from my dad at the age of 12 .... 12 years old with a seiko 5 you were the king !!!
@f4rensabri
@f4rensabri 7 лет назад
most lower range Seiko 5 looks much better in videos (and real life) than they are in catalogue pictures.
@EltonJonno
@EltonJonno 7 лет назад
Faren Sabri Thank God I'm not the only who thinks that 😂😂
@Jacob-kn3tv
@Jacob-kn3tv 7 лет назад
Faren Sabri absolutely, they seem to remove the chrome effect from photos for some reason. Makes everything look so dull...
@RobertNES816
@RobertNES816 7 лет назад
Faren Sabri This is so true. Even my little SNK 805 will get a compliment every now and then.
@ntorresla
@ntorresla 7 лет назад
Faren Sabri just change he the stock bracelet and you'll have a better watch and compliments
@NeyDogg
@NeyDogg 7 лет назад
I think that could be said for seikos in general
@nalditwisterron
@nalditwisterron 6 лет назад
Man..you practically force me to buy this watch. Take me money away seiko..goodbye fancy food
@cordero6960
@cordero6960 5 лет назад
Fancy food? who needs regular food?
@Gamebred-Nightmare
@Gamebred-Nightmare 5 лет назад
Food turns to shit from your arsehole. Watches can be kept forever!
@90AlmostFamous
@90AlmostFamous 5 лет назад
@@Gamebred-Nightmare u can also put watch in your asshole if are a POW and pass it down generation
@YR7A
@YR7A 5 лет назад
@@90AlmostFamous lmao like 3 people got that reference.
@TylerMckissack
@TylerMckissack 4 года назад
90AlmostFamous is this a pulp fiction reference 😆
@patrickpigott7232
@patrickpigott7232 5 лет назад
I wanted to thank TGV for all of his well intentioned advice and research. I just purchased my first automatic watch the Seiko 5 SNK809 and looking forward to using it everyday. Your respect for your audience comes right through the video, you are a gentleman.
@lukakolakusic30
@lukakolakusic30 5 лет назад
You made me fall in love with the art of watchmaking and this will be my first automatic watch. It should arrive in about 10 days. Many thanks, good Sir.
@jesseanderson3835
@jesseanderson3835 5 лет назад
TGV, this is inspiring. Reminds me of when I started getting into cameras. It's too easy to go out and purchase the cheapest and most affordable when starting out but then we do a little research and realize there is quality out there that anyone can afford. Then eventually we make our ways to the Leica.
@carriemorgan92
@carriemorgan92 6 лет назад
I bought a Seiko 5 (SNK807) for myself about a year ago, and you're right about it being the "gateway drug" of mechanical/automatic watches. It definitely piqued my interest, and today I got a Timex Marlin from my husband as a gift - Timex's first hand-winding watch since 1982. I'm fascinated by the way these watches work and look. Anyway, great review and thanks for what you do!
@jmoney7289
@jmoney7289 Год назад
I have the same one the army green one. Just picked up this year they're almost gone
@caseyselanders
@caseyselanders 5 лет назад
perfect example of why your channel is the best. Showing love for a very inexpensive watch when your channel often has some quite expensive time pieces. Thanks my man.
@steamdean100
@steamdean100 4 года назад
I brought a seiko 5 in 1983 with my first weeks wages. It's still going strong and never had it serviced. I don't wear it as much has I would like, but when I do it feels good to have it back on my wrist.
@indiananupam5715
@indiananupam5715 2 года назад
38 years without service seiko 5😲😲😲
@louisdavies5859
@louisdavies5859 7 лет назад
Stayed up late waiting for the video (live in Wales, U.K.), love the affordable watches you highlight. Great work!
@tw2210
@tw2210 7 лет назад
Yes, same here! South Coast UK.
@theurbangentry
@theurbangentry 7 лет назад
Nice one! Thank you Louis, sorry for the delay, long day cleaning the flat and doing laundry. Typical Saturday thing. Best regards, TGV
@louisdavies5859
@louisdavies5859 7 лет назад
The Urban Gentry Worth the wait! Thank you.
@tunokies
@tunokies 7 лет назад
Just across the Severn Bridge in Bristol :-)
@noblefranca
@noblefranca 6 лет назад
Just bought the white faced version of this watch as my first mechanical watch. No regrets at all! So beautiful! Thanks for pointing out the details that make it amazing. More power!
@adamgreene831
@adamgreene831 6 лет назад
TGV's intro are so FIRE! They get me pumped up for the video every time!
@patrickobrien5311
@patrickobrien5311 5 лет назад
Got my first Seiko 5 today, gorgeous watch. Olive green face but so unsaturated it's hard to tell (exactly as I wanted), and got a solid black nato to go with. Couldn't be happier with it.
@andresruval
@andresruval 7 лет назад
liked before watching lol. Did it unconsciously, I guess that's because I trust TGV well enough. Loving the intro!
@andresruval
@andresruval 7 лет назад
Ok, finished watching the video. Completely agree with you, I have 2 Seiko 5's: a Sea Urchin (my first automativ ever) and the SNK with the olive green dial (christmas gift from my gf, I got her the blue dial one lol) and they're definitely one of the best entry level autos and a very reliable under-100-dlls watch. The quality is there even though it's far from being a luxury piece.
@TekGeekHD
@TekGeekHD 7 лет назад
I got mine a couple days ago with a padded gray suede/leather strap and I absolutely love it. What a brilliant watch for the price. Thanks TGV!
@naijapepe
@naijapepe 6 лет назад
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@ihavealsoheart
@ihavealsoheart 6 лет назад
TekGeekHD purchase link plz
@AC_Blanco
@AC_Blanco 6 лет назад
Where did you get it from? Please share a link brother. Or you just bs’ing us?
@kasperkongstad7635
@kasperkongstad7635 6 лет назад
No one Can find this watch please help
@aavach
@aavach 6 лет назад
Can you share the link
@rjmontoya
@rjmontoya 5 лет назад
I just purchased two Seiko 5s (SNK703 and and SNK805) coincidentally two weeks ago, and couldn't agree more with your really fantastic review. I'm ashamed as a watch fan that it has taken me this long to dip into the Seiko waters, but now I finally understand why true watch fans rave so much about them, and GSs. Never mind the ridiculously affordable prices, but the fact that you can get an automatic, tough as nails, in-house mechanical movement watch with dial furniture and cases so impressively finished, from such a storied brand that is so important to the world of horology, is mind blowing to me. This is one of those rare occasions of a democratization of great design that allows everyone to enjoy the world of mechanical watches, and it's great to see you celebrate it on such a wide platform. I can't wait to form a long and interesting personal history with my two new watches.
@gatonero6261
@gatonero6261 6 лет назад
First, my respect for these brilliant, enthusiastic and objective reviews. In 1996, I bought my first Seiko Kinetic Sports 150, as a 'replacement' for my Rolex Submariner, which did not run precisely after an overhaul and was constantly in the watchmaker's complaint. I gave the Seiko to my father about 10 years later and he still wears it today. Even after 22 years it runs precise and carefree. Recently I bought a Seiko 5 Sports SNZH55K1 and i am excited about it. Precise, stylish and noble, big and yet light and comfortable to wear. Total contrast to my Invicta Reserve Sea Dragon and the Invicta Reserve Hydromax, which almost cause a postural damage when worn. Cheers, Gentlemen.
@viv3541
@viv3541 4 года назад
Got me the SZNG15 after watching this. Incredible watch. My first auto, thank you gentry.
@danielburford1441
@danielburford1441 4 года назад
I just ordered this watch with a leather band from watch gecko I have three generations of Seiko watches. My grandfathers, my fathers, and now I ordered one for my self for my first automatic watch!
@mokiemook8854
@mokiemook8854 3 года назад
Where did you order it from?
@danielburford1441
@danielburford1441 3 года назад
@@mokiemook8854 I got mine from amazon.
@jimfiore4671
@jimfiore4671 3 года назад
In my opinion the Seiko 5 class is the best for beginners. My first 2 watches were 5s. I bought a $107 one and a $75 one. 2 completely different styles because I wanted to get a feel for automatic watches and to see if it was something I wanted to start seriously looking into. Well those 2 Seiko 5s got me to the 20 or so collection now. They are great for the money. My most expensive watch is about $1,000 and I still regularly wear my Seikos. Or at least the one my wife didn't claim. Thanks for the content. God bless
@Papa-Bogey
@Papa-Bogey 5 лет назад
One of my favorite watches. I’m on my third, because I gifted my first 2 right off my wrist to friends. In order to share my love for near perfect simple mechanical time pieces. Thanks for recognizing simple and inexpensive (not cheap!) time pieces.
@wessamhamadneh9877
@wessamhamadneh9877 7 лет назад
I FINALLY GOT IT !!! WAAAYYY BETTER THAN I THOUGHT !!! LOVE IT AND WILL MAKE A REVIEW ON IT !!!
@theurbangentry
@theurbangentry 7 лет назад
Thank you and so glad to hear, enjoy! Best regards, TGV
@tin.b3810
@tin.b3810 5 лет назад
Where to get that strap as on review?
@dragivasilev3636
@dragivasilev3636 5 лет назад
What's the strap size in mm?
@SteveSmith-kd9if
@SteveSmith-kd9if 7 лет назад
That beat you used to open the video was fire!
@Carloshernandez-kk7dp
@Carloshernandez-kk7dp 3 года назад
The watch review that started my watch obsession 3 years ago 🤩
@J155P
@J155P 4 года назад
Looking at my wife right now and she still doesn't know I just ordered one. Gonna be pissed.
@NPow94
@NPow94 4 года назад
Lmao how was the aftermath?
@J155P
@J155P 4 года назад
@@NPow94 Ha...she was more pissed than I thought, so I cancelled the order. 😞
@NPow94
@NPow94 4 года назад
Joe P happy spouse happy house. No charge for window shopping though, I’ll be doing the same ha!
@motorbloxx
@motorbloxx 3 года назад
Why? $90 isn't too much
@oldiesgeek454
@oldiesgeek454 3 года назад
@@motorbloxx I'll bet if he wanted to buy his wife a $90 pair of shoes, she'd be just fine with it. 😊
@thrasherx9319
@thrasherx9319 5 лет назад
Another watch sold. Thanks for the education and inspiration.
@Lawrencent14
@Lawrencent14 4 года назад
This Seiko 5 Snkl23 has become my first automatic watch and I fall in love with it. It might become my first drug gateway 🤣 to watch hobby ⌚.
@Rainism969
@Rainism969 5 лет назад
Immediately ordered this watch after watching your video. This Seiko is a must have in the collection.
@junnifermercado6416
@junnifermercado6416 5 лет назад
Bought this exact same model few days ago after watching this Vid. Thank you for sharing your passion. I never thought I would consider buying more watches as I progress in life and I am starting with this Seiko 5. Thanks for being awesome. Cheers
@bjornhansen9659
@bjornhansen9659 6 лет назад
Just bought my second ever mechanical watch last week from an auction, and it happens to be a seiko 5 from the late 80s
@vanessamercedes7675
@vanessamercedes7675 7 лет назад
Seiko episodes are my favouuurriiitteeee ❤❤❤❤
@theurbangentry
@theurbangentry 7 лет назад
Haha, of course they are! How many do you own now if I may ask? Thank you Vanessa, hope you are well. Best regards, TGV
@vanessamercedes7675
@vanessamercedes7675 7 лет назад
The Urban Gentry I am well, thank you, hope the same for you? I actually sold some of my watches... I am down to 25 now from 34 😂
@dmytrogatsak2815
@dmytrogatsak2815 7 лет назад
The Urban Gentry, Hi, could you, please, specify the color of the strap. Thank you.
@dmitry758
@dmitry758 7 лет назад
Brown vintage ColaReb SPOLETO, you can find it on colareb ebay page.
@leonardocozza3140
@leonardocozza3140 7 лет назад
how many mm do you suggest to buy the strap for this watch? i have a small wrist by the way. Thanks
@pennyiliopoulou4495
@pennyiliopoulou4495 5 лет назад
My first automatic watch is a 30 year old seiko 5 . My grandfather had it and it is still working really well. These watches are truly amazing
@leno-zf4ui
@leno-zf4ui 5 лет назад
It's amazing how passionate you are, even about a watch that doesn't cost very much and isn't by Rolex or any other high-priced brand
@OOOOOOOSHNAAAPPP
@OOOOOOOSHNAAAPPP 7 лет назад
Yet another beautiful and affordable watch from Seiko, how can someone not like this brand?!?!
@Bl4ckfailer
@Bl4ckfailer 7 лет назад
Um
@colcot50
@colcot50 4 года назад
I love my Seiko 5's, I have 3 already and just bought another Seiko the SSA939J1 Presage. I also have a Laco Paderborn which I love
@chris7915
@chris7915 4 года назад
Seiko snk809 is my favourite watch in my collection. A true legend that still holds it's own in even the most expensive collections 🤷🏻‍♀️
@redminotekenzo4209
@redminotekenzo4209 4 года назад
after i saw snk809, i prefer snzg15k1
@castleincorporated
@castleincorporated 5 лет назад
This will be my first mechanical. I thought I had a mechanical when I was a kid and I loved it! I loved looking at the rotor spinning around. It turns out it is an auto-quartz! Excited to watch the movement, you've turned me on to self-winders as a result of your videos! (no rotor, better view in a skeleton)...
@bo0tybandit
@bo0tybandit 7 лет назад
Loved the white glove treatment you gave the Seiko 5. Great vid TG!
@theurbangentry
@theurbangentry 7 лет назад
Thank you Jorge :D Best regards, TGV
@GrumpyStormtrooper
@GrumpyStormtrooper 7 лет назад
Holy shit that intro
@ocbtyga3238
@ocbtyga3238 7 лет назад
next level shit
@G1NZOU
@G1NZOU 6 лет назад
That intro by itself would make a great commercial for Seiko.
@sg2654
@sg2654 2 года назад
I own a Seiko 5 since november 1969, and is still working... it's a great watch. And I recently bought my Snkl23, just because I couldn't resist. I think that nobody gives more for your money than Seiko. Regards from Buenos Aires.
@SLEEPERER
@SLEEPERER 2 года назад
Woaa 50 years?
@sg2654
@sg2654 2 года назад
@@SLEEPERER Nearly 53 years...
@SLEEPERER
@SLEEPERER 2 года назад
@@sg2654 have it ever been repaired or stuff?
@thomcarey1971
@thomcarey1971 4 года назад
My father had a late ‘60s era Seiko 5, too! It had the Blue dial with stake numbers! He picked it up, either in Japan, or Hawaii, whilst on leave from fighting with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. This is my most treasured possession from his estate, and I enjoy it to this very day! It was my introduction to automatic watches! - Cheers!
@TheTektronik
@TheTektronik 5 лет назад
A good automatic watch doesn't have to be that expensive.
@toml.8210
@toml.8210 4 года назад
No, it doesn't have to be expensive, but more luxury watches are automatic and expensive! OTO, my Seiko 5 isn't expensive :)
@cocotaveras8975
@cocotaveras8975 4 года назад
Methane EXACTLY! Watches like this one help to shatter that preconception!
@williamo.2519
@williamo.2519 4 года назад
I love my Orient Bambino 2.
@donnechan4053
@donnechan4053 4 года назад
Exactly!!!
@Benny_M_1922
@Benny_M_1922 4 года назад
Think of Russian watches
@EhRandomGuy
@EhRandomGuy 7 лет назад
I've been waiting for a review on the Seiko 5 series for a while. Finally!
@oinkgrr
@oinkgrr 3 года назад
Oh what have you done. You have opened a whole new world to explore. I now have a Seiko 5 SNXS79K. Totally loving it, really elegant affordable piece. And now have my eye on a Hamilton Khaki field automatic, to replace the One Eleven field solar that I bought on a whim, and little too big for my wrists. Awesome channel, you're a gentleman and a scholar.
@surfpile9142
@surfpile9142 2 года назад
Great show. My favorite watch is a Seiko 5. 1969. It was my Fathers during Vietnam 69 thru 71. He was wearing it when his helicopter was shot down. He survived and it did as well. The crystal is scratched from the wreck.
@gbcaffee
@gbcaffee 4 года назад
I love the concept of an automatic watch. Long before man discovered that putting an electrical charge to a piece of quartz crystal made the crystal vibrate at a specific, predictable and measurable frequency that could be counted and used to make a clock keep time (ironically, Seiko unveiled the worlds first quartz watch in 1969), man made gears. Lots and lots of gears and used rubies in points of high friction and later even discovered how to use the effects of gravity to store potential energy in a spring which would unwind and turn the gears. So in effect, in 1969, man discovered how to overcome gravity twice. Once by figuring out how to keep time without it. And second, how to leave our planet for the moon. But the idea that on my wrist I have a device that uses the effect of the mass of the earth bending space time which in turn causes other mass (the rotor in the watch) to fall towards the “low pressure” of the thinning of space time where there is mass, that then helps me mark my current place in space time, that’s why I love automatic watches.
@ecxstasy347
@ecxstasy347 4 года назад
G Funk Thanks for this.
@robertfiala5337
@robertfiala5337 4 года назад
The first watch in space was an accutron, not a quartz.
@FT4Freedom
@FT4Freedom 4 года назад
May want to slow down on the weed man. A few hits is good enough.
@MonMccool123
@MonMccool123 4 года назад
I really love what you did with the bracelet. It changes the whole look of the watch. Going to get this for sure.
@bogdanionut7768
@bogdanionut7768 5 лет назад
Because of you I got in the watch hobby. I had a G-Shock that I liked, but nothing more than that. And then I started watching your videos. And then I bought a Seiko 5 SNKE51. AND IT IS AMAZING! I absolutely love it. I really love having that mechanical art on my wrist. It feels like having a living being on my hand. Kudos to you, man! You corrupted another one! Now, if only I could get my hands on an affordable swiss watch.
@Christian_from_Copenhagen
@Christian_from_Copenhagen 4 года назад
I'm so excited to try this on soon! I meant to wait for a more responsible time, financially speaking, but the stock went from 28 to 11 in a day. I had to pull the trigger! Thanks for a fantastic review. My first automatic watch, and with that caseback! Mesmerising.
@brtmax5174
@brtmax5174 7 лет назад
Bought a vintage seiko 5 from 1977 (SNXJ90 i think) to start of my watch collection! Im so excited for it to arrive! Thanks +The Urban Gentry
@artl52
@artl52 7 лет назад
Still think you should do a Seiko 5, SARB, Presage, Grand Seiko Comparo. Would be most interesting, I think.
@theurbangentry
@theurbangentry 7 лет назад
Thank you Art, I can not deny it would be great. Let me add it to the extremely long list! LOL ;-) Best regards, TGV
@NeyDogg
@NeyDogg 7 лет назад
I would like to see this too. You can do it with the milgaus/aqua terra looking seikos from the lines you mentioned.
@celtiberian
@celtiberian 6 лет назад
I got a Seiko 5 (snzh57). The movement is worse than any Orient at the same price point (the old orient 469 movement is better). The hardlex is a scratch magnet, even mineral crystal is better. And the bracelet that came with it is just nasty, a rattling piece of garbage. I can't recommend a Seiko 5 do anyone. Orients are just better value for the money under at any price point under $200. So the Seiko 5 can't compare even to the Orients, waste of time comparing to the SARB line.
@neilpiper9889
@neilpiper9889 6 лет назад
+celtiberian I agree with you entirely. But they are all Seiko lovers here. So no debate is possible
@ARod3
@ARod3 5 лет назад
The Urban Gentry we still need this video
@Solder_king
@Solder_king 4 года назад
I am wearing my Seiko 5 on Tuesday the 24th as I watch this by chance. Love the watch and your videos!
@1517the_year
@1517the_year 4 года назад
I just bought my first ever watch, mainly based on your videos. I got a Seiko 5 SNK711 and I already know I’m addicted!
@MegaAnand13
@MegaAnand13 5 лет назад
Your intros are absolutely amazing, they have sold me many watches in the past 👍🏽
@omegalordvega
@omegalordvega 4 года назад
I just got one of these, the K version. It's amazing. Thanks.
@andrest2003
@andrest2003 Год назад
I just got mine, and I´m very happy to have listened to your advice ! The metal bracelet is not that bad, but I a leather strap is on the way.
@HobbyDude77
@HobbyDude77 3 года назад
I’ve just gotta say...that B roll footage was exceptional.
@jeanlefranc3817
@jeanlefranc3817 7 лет назад
TGV, love your new New York theme intro. Am also a big fan of the Seiko 5. It is probably is the watch getting the highest wrist-time in my rotation, as I grab it coming back from work (and put the Explorer back in the drawer)
@theurbangentry
@theurbangentry 7 лет назад
Thank you Herve, so pleased to hear you are a Seiko 5-er! Nice :D Best regards, TGV
@LaplacianFourier
@LaplacianFourier 7 лет назад
I'm pretty sure this epic into is Japan themed. There's the Tokyo tower, the Feudal castles, the Tokyo streets and the famous cossroad!
@LaplacianFourier
@LaplacianFourier 7 лет назад
I'm pretty sure this epic intro is Japanese themed. There's the Tokyo tower, the Feudal castles, the Tokyo streets and the famous cossroad!
@davidv6091
@davidv6091 7 лет назад
This intro i like much better than the regular ones...
@abel2cycle989
@abel2cycle989 4 года назад
Today I picked up my Seiko 5 Sports SRPD91 cal.4R36 Dude I love this watch it's so fresh and wife can't stop staring at it. It's got everything I want in my first automatic watch. Thanks for your videos man I really dig the watch educational videos. Now I can enjoy my watches. 👊😎🤙
@curtislow255
@curtislow255 2 года назад
I just bought a Seiko 5 last week, stainless steel band and a beautiful blue sunburst dial. It's my first "proper" watch and I'm really happy with it.
@NewsMoto
@NewsMoto 5 лет назад
Looks like a lot of hard work! I subscribed and watched the pre-roll ads! keep it up! :D
@BreakBeatPaul
@BreakBeatPaul 5 лет назад
You've convinced me I'm going to get one.
@cocotaveras8975
@cocotaveras8975 4 года назад
BreakBeatPaul SAME! Bought one on Amazon like a day ago 😁😁. Can't wait until it arrives in the mail :)
@namnguyen-co2ny
@namnguyen-co2ny 4 года назад
hi im kinda late but are you liking it ? im considering buying it
@shaunfrost8938
@shaunfrost8938 5 лет назад
TGV - thank you for making this video. As I reflect on the past 18months, I realize how integral your channel - and this video in particular, have been to my watch collecting education. I bought an SNKL 45 on the advice of this video and I LOVE IT
@HuyTran-su2zp
@HuyTran-su2zp 5 лет назад
You had me at Automatic under $100 and the transparent case back. Totally sold. Will definitely be my first watch. Thanks a lot for your review. Subbed
@Contemplator24
@Contemplator24 7 лет назад
Amazing intro TGV. Your video skills are incredible.
@theurbangentry
@theurbangentry 7 лет назад
Thank you my friend, very kind and always great to hear from you. Best regards, TGV
@karbonkevin919
@karbonkevin919 5 лет назад
Blue face silver body tan strap will be my first auto watch 😊 love the seiko 5
@MrFed-gh6gw
@MrFed-gh6gw 5 лет назад
Your italian pronunciation is spot on:) you got me hooked on this watch, I'm in my 20s and I was looking for my first mechanical watch, I think this might be it! thank you, federico
@fabsvonw8246
@fabsvonw8246 3 года назад
I just started my new hobby with a Seiko 5 and a colareb vintage strap. Not that setup you did, but for me a wonderful option. Its looking so worthy. Thank you for this beautiful channel!!!
@theninjaofawesome360
@theninjaofawesome360 7 лет назад
I think a duel between the Seiko 5 and the Orient Bambino would be interesting. They are both around $100!
@theurbangentry
@theurbangentry 7 лет назад
Great idea, I will certainly consider it. Thank you Peter, Best regards, TGV
@nikhilsrl
@nikhilsrl 7 лет назад
Doesn't Seiko own Orient?
@PhilipWing
@PhilipWing 7 лет назад
DAMN that intro was SICK!!!
@marcl3928
@marcl3928 6 месяцев назад
7 years later: still one of the best bang-for-buck automatic watches out there.
@arisainaramorsolo9673
@arisainaramorsolo9673 6 лет назад
I placed an order for this watch as my first automatic. It really is a gateway watch for getting into the hobby. Thank you TGV!
@WatchAddictionReviews
@WatchAddictionReviews 6 лет назад
*Great video , that watch is hard to find though*
@kasperkongstad7635
@kasperkongstad7635 6 лет назад
Have you found it?
@LordBruuh
@LordBruuh 6 лет назад
Watch Addiction Watch Reviews yeah beautiful watch but they are around 150+ unfortunately
@MrWpiter
@MrWpiter 6 лет назад
Rakuten has them
@dekwon2980
@dekwon2980 6 лет назад
Wouter Masselink you got a link? I went on that site and I didn't see it
@MrWpiter
@MrWpiter 6 лет назад
De'kwon sure, here you go global.rakuten.com/en/store/seiko3s/item/snkl23k1/
@darrensmith6999
@darrensmith6999 5 лет назад
Love your passion and enthusiasm. Great Video of a classic watch. Thank you.
@tobyprescott3284
@tobyprescott3284 4 года назад
I’m only 14 and have just bought a seiko 5 from 1990. This man has inspired my love of watches.
@shaungardiner3130
@shaungardiner3130 2 года назад
This watch definitely is a "gateway" watch. It got me just fascinated with automatic watches, Seiko watches in particular. Started with the SNKL23 then the Seiko 5 sea urchin, then the Seiko samurai, then the Seiko baby alpinist, then lastly the Seiko Panda Solar Chronograph. Definitely happy with all my Seiko pieces.
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