I'm going to put this here as there is no where better to put it. Teddy, I want to say thank you. At 41 years old I finally decided to buy a nice watch, actually my first watch. I knew I wanted something well made, automatic, smaller case and 200 was about my limit. I settled on the Seiko 5 SNKC55J1 and ended up at half my spending limit. To be honest I probably would have ended up having purchased " the wrong one" or having a bit of buyers remorse if not for your videos and information you have put out. THANK YOU !!!
I'm 42 years old and mine is a Seiko 5 SNKK17K1 it is also my first mechanical watch purchase and my budget is 150 USD. I guess one is never too old to get into the mechanical watch hobby. Cheers.
Yes! Please continue this series, Teddy! These are the kinds of videos I’m interested in. Affordable watches and also, I love your vids on micro-brands. You’ve introduced some great micro brands. For me the price range of $50 - $350 is the best, when it comes to being a collector on a budget. So thanks for another great video 👍
Looks like the SNKA01 and SNK603 both have specialized (integrated?) bracelets that look like you wouldn't really be able to change out. Being stuck with a Seiko 5 bracelet (probably folded links? Maybe the kind that rip the hair off your arm?) and no option to put it on a leather strap is really a deal breaker for me. I like the dials and cases though.
Picked up a vintage Seiko 5 for 40€ not too long ago. It sports the 7009 movement with a Grey dial and gold accents. I rarely take it off, that's how much I enjoy wearing it. Great watch to get in to watch collecting
I bought 2nd hand Seiko SNK 369 and Seiko SNKL 47 all for $70. It has been 2 months and its working great! I'm looking to buy more 5s and increase my small collection.
Hell yeah, my prayers have been heard! For a non American watch fan its truly hard to find bargains because of the shipping and taxes, just for an example, I live in Chile and my first watch that I bought with my own money was a blue/tan timex expedition scout from Amazon, it was 40 dollars, I've ended paying 53 dollars for everything. Yes, is a lot for that watch but in retail stores it's sold for about 90.000 chilean pesos that roughly translates to 140 dollars!!! I can't thank you enough because whenever it's one of this videos I know I'm getting the best deal for my hard earned money :)
I feel your pain Raimundo. I live in the Caribbean and we have to pay 35% duties plus Sales tax of 12.5%. On top of that, our exchange rate is TT$6.7 to US$1. Those guys in the US don't know how good they have it.
The first mechanical watch I bought was a Seiko 5... which I purchased used from a jeweler in Santiago, Chile for about $60 USD (equivalent). That was 12 years ago. I also found an old automatic Citizen at a street Feria. I miss Chile. This is what got me into watches
Just a note on the SNXS73, dial is in fact silver sunburst and not white. Great looking case + dial and good chunk of lume on applied indices which seems an uncommon thing on these little 'dress' Seiko 5's. Couldn't be happier with my SNXS.
An idea for your business: Custom shop: choose your leather, buckle, stitching. I often find myself wanting specific features I cannot find in a pre made strap.
Can confirm, found an SNK381 with a dark green face in a back alley shop in Akihabara Tokyo and it was a great watch for $50 CAN. Lost about a minute a week, but it was used and probably needed a service.
Just recently purchased an SNK789 for my first watch as a collector and anytime it’s on my wrist, I can’t stop looking at it. Definitely a watch I love and recommend.
I bought the Seiko snk793 back in January as my first automatic watch and I love it. It has a beautiful navy blue dial and a very nice design. And it looks great on a leather strap. If you are looking for an amazing looking watch that can be dressed up and dressed down for an affordable price it is an awesome choice. I had been watching it for a few months and bought it off of amazon when it dropped down from $90 to $70. Though it may have gone back up in price by now.
I just scooped up a Seiko 5 SNK361 with the Seiko 5 logo pattern across the dial (a baby Grand Seiko SBGH267). The dial (mine is black and there is a navy blue option #357) is very subtle and most people wouldn't even notice it unless I told them. Surprisingly the watch has a nice weight to it even without that lackluster bracelet, and it hugs the wrist really well.
Always appreciate a video on Seiko watches, especially ones that are underrated! I'm personally a fan of that SRPB with the blue dial/bezel. Only 12k more to 100k, Teddy! You're so close.
Compressor-style watch. I have the SRPB31,, but the SRPB25, SRPB27, SRPB29 provide a good selection. I thought about buying a couple of them and swapping bezels and crowns for a little customization. I paired mine it with a black orange NATO and a black orange Barton silicone elite. The only problem is limited availability, and prices are trending slightly upward.
Whatever I try, I can't justify buying a Seiko 5. I've had one as my first watch but then after it broke after 6 months, I discovered Parnis for myself. The only 2 aspects I can think of in which Seiko beats Parnis are lume and brand recognition. On the other hand Parnis homage watches offer great timeless designs (which no one knows anyway), hand winding, solid bracelet + end links, sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel. No matter what anyone will tell me, the joy I get from wearing my beatifully looking homages is real :)
Great video, some nice picks! Check out the Seiko 5 SNKL41, it is my first Seiko 5 and I think it is the most beautiful and elegant of the Seiko 5 line up!
Really like the idea of the series; I would suggest applying the same idea to brands like Citizen and Casio (analog pieces) - both brands have great affordable pieces and a multitude of styles
Oh man, this video is just on point! I just ordered a SNKK25 as my first Seiko 5, it should be a fun watch to wear with a red-white NATO. Congrats on the content, btw.
Hi Teddy! Just wanted to show my appreciation! I bought my first and second watch just a little while ago and I’m getting so much joy from them! Thank you for getting me in to this hobby! Hope you see this... great videos!
Great video Teddy, keep it up, I’d love to see you showcase some more Seiko 5’s. I just ordered a Seiko 5 I’ve had my eye on for awhile, the SRPC53k1. Had to order it straight from Japan, sold out through all the normal channels, must be gaining popularity.
5:43 ahh the SNK793, I bought this one and it's just amazing. The bracelet is better than i had expected, and the rattle isn't as bad as people were saying.
The rattle complaint is just to complain about something. IT MAKES NO NOISE WHEN YOUR WEARING IT!! It isn't noisy unless you shake it.. why would you pick up your watch and shake it, just to hear the bracelet rattle, so you can then complain about it. I also find it perfectly comfortable to wear
Seiko 5 SNK809... classic first automatic watch. I like the SNK795 as well. They are so inexpensive, you can get both, one for casual wear and other more dressy.
Great video and way to cover the Seiko5 line. I was fortunate to pick up my favorite 5 of all time about 3-4 years ago the Seiko SRP 241. To my knowledge they don't make these anymore.
The first watch you mentioned doesn't get the mentions because we all know the quality of seiko braclets and that watch has an integrated braclet which is tough to find options for.
I have three Seiko 5's all bought before 1995. There is one that I'w wear more than the rest and it keeps working after all these years without servicing.
I got the SNK789 for Christmas (thanks to Teddy for the recommendation in another video). It was my first mechanical, and I love it. I love how I can wear it with a tshirt or a polo at work and it looks great.
Great video, just love Seiko 5's! I got myself a Sea Urchin as my first mechanical watch 1,5 years ago, still love it! Actually it just inspired me to go ahead and make an in-depth review of it 8) Keep up the good work! Love the content. Anders
The SRPB15 is an interesting watch that’s gets little coverage. It’s in the Sports Line, has the better 4r36 movement, 100m wr, and a really cool cushion case. I have seen the K1 Version for $139.There are other versions with different dial colors.
Your channel caught me for "the affordables watches" and for that video is why a brought my seiko 5 😊😍 the problem is now I can't stop I want more watches😁 thank you .
I ordered the seiko snkl19j1. I find the gold looking hands and dial very Beautifull, put some leather straps on it and it looks so amazing for 99 euros 👍
I bought the SRPB96K1 , the blue bezel / brown dial one and I'm amazed at the way the sun or light catches the dial. Looks a bit dull in pics but in reality it's a beauty.
I'm glad you mentioned the SNXS line. Rolex OP with a huge discount. Swap out that joke of a bracelet for a nice leather strap (19mm is the one drawback) and you have a very subtle and clean watch that looks much more expensive than it is. Probably the next budget watch I'm going to buy but they do make a dark charcoal dial along with the silver so that's where a decision has to be made. (73 versus the 79) Great informative video as always.
Aizuddin Fahmi Include the limited editions too (DW5600 Stussy Checkered, Takeo Kikuchi, 35th Anniversary Glacier, Yu Nagaba, Gorillaz, SBTG) just to name a few :P though the gshockhighfashion channel has a video like that too
Just an FYI, the gold watch with the checkered dial in the video thumbnail is the SNXL72. The strap on the SNX series is truly awful and the display case back raises it off your wrist but it could be worse. The checkered gold tone dial is a true beauty. Would recommend.
great video. i bought the last model you mentioned a while ago with the intention of doing a mod. after wearing it a few times i find myself thinking it' such an amazing little sucker that I just can't bring myself to change anything!
Thet Seiko 5 is actually a SBSA043 and NOT the SRPE53. SRPE models are only partly made fully in Japan as for some of the components come from China and Malaysia! So the Seiko 5 SRPE53 is only partly made in Japan and is for sale Internationally woth that product model. What comes to the SBSA043 model you have Teddy.. Is for JDM (Japanese Domestic Market).And ALL the component are truly made in Japan! That is indicated with the "Made In Japan" text located between the dials 7 and 6. On the International SRPE53 models there is no "Made In Japan" text.. And the text can wary in placement and content from year to year. Just a little insight.
I have two Seiko 7T32 watches, a 7E49 (Panda!) and a 6M49. Sure, they're older watches but they are oh so awesome. I paid less than $100 for both of them. They look great and keep good time. Flea markets are a great place to find such treasures.
Hey Teddy, I’ve been educating myself and watching all your videos. I’ve been a lover of watches my entire life, I’ve always felt a affinity to time pieces of all types... and much like you used to, I’ve been mostly buying nice looking but crappy quality fashion watches for years. Haha, actually I remember buying fake Rolex Submariner’s and Movado’s when I was teenager at flea markets when I go up to NY for the summer. So anyway, as of late as of late, a few years ago, I found a vintage Hel Bros. (from the 70’s/80’s) at an antique thrift store at a flea market in upstate NY years ago. I paid $15 for it, took it off the gross stretchy metal bracelet, cleaned it up a bit and put it on a warm brown leather strap with white sticking from Hadley Roma, and started wearing it non stop. I’m not sure of the size, I think it’s about 34mm. I love it, it’s mechanical, so if I don’t wind it, it stops, which happens a lot. I have a 6 3/4 wrist measurement and I’m tall, lean with long limbs, so smaller case sizes are perfect for me. I usually perfer dress watch styles over more causal... Anyway, moving forward, I wanted to thank you for the beautiful and straight forward way you give over your content and opinions. So, I decided it’s time for my first automatic watch, after watching many of your videos and checking what other watch enthusiasts had to say, and comparing the styles of the different models, styles etc, I decided I’ll try the Seiko SNK793 with the handsome blue dial. It’s supposed to arrive tmr. So, I know that the metal bracelet I’ll want to replace, because as you said, it’s not very good quality, and I’m not crazy about the link style. Now, I can obviously put this on a beautiful leather crocodile strap in either black or that nice blue you have on your site, or I could go with a warm brown with some character, if I wanted to do the whole brown and blue combo. But what if I want to rock a metal bracelet for a while before I switch it out for leather, what bracelet would you recommend for this model? Also, I need a more out doorsy kinda field watch for when I go hiking in nature and am in water a lot. I was looking at the Timex Expedition but the case size is 40mm but I don’t want one that big, so I looked at the mid size version in the 36mm but on Amazon there’s only one color that’s available, the army green, and I’m not really liking it. What do you recommend? Thanks so much for your time and for all amazing work you do!l
I love my Seiko snxf07! I’m pretty sure it’s discontinued or at least it took me a looooong time to find one so I picked it up immediately! Just waiting on my Seiko 4205 0140 in the mail. Super underrated women’s diver at 33mm
I actually own the SRPB91K1, I have to say, best bang for bucks, it doesn't look too crowded like the skx series and surprisingly have that clean esthetic looks on the dial and to top it all, mine runs + 7- 10 sec per day. Best buy in Seiko 5 series.
This is an excellent video, Teddy. I have a Seiko 5 and love it. But it does have limitations and I just can’t get past the no-wind, no-hack characteristics of the series. Could you move it up a notch and feature similar watches that you can actually wind? (My personal preference is for high visibility field watches.) 😃
